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CONTENTS ADVICE.................................................................................................05 Legal Facilities Management Accounting Business Advice Architecture BUSINESS SERVICES......................................................................31 Fire & Security Business Supplies & Equipment Audio Visual Insurance Transport Car Dealers CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES............................................42 Event Planning Venues Catering Conferences EDUCATION........................................................................................52 Further Education Schools Kids Activities FINANCE..............................................................................................57 Banking Financial Advisers HR..........................................................................................................66 Recruitment Professional Training & Coaching

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE.....................................................72 Golf Hypnothearpy Hair & Beauty Fitness IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS.......................................................78 IT Consultancy Telecommunications Business Management Software MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN.......................................................83 Marketing Web Performance Websites Public Relations Telemarketing Business Consultants Printing PROPERTY & BUILDING...............................................................100 Property Consultants Residential Estate Agents Letting Agents Business Parks Building Commercial Property Agents R&R.....................................................................................................132 Retail Tourism Services Accommodation Restaurants


WELCOME Welcome to Who’s Who, helping you to put a face to a name. Having published B4 for over 8 years now in Oxfordshire and, more recently, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, it is very clear that we prefer to do business with people we like, that we trust and that we can rely on. Who’s Who is a compilation of people you may know, people you may have heard of, or people you would like to do business with. Who’s Who is a cross-section of individuals that we at B4 know, that we trust and that, we hope in turn, you can trust and do business with.

If you’re not in Who’s Who this year, fill out the form at the back of the publication to reserve your space in next year’s publication now. With all best wishes

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ADVICE LEGAL Darbys.................................................................................................6-7 Henmans Freeth LLP.........................................................................8-12 Hedges Law...........................................................................................13 Gardner Leader......................................................................................14 Turpin & Miller LLP..................................................................................15 Brethertons LLP...............................................................................16-21 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Windover Limited...................................................................................22 ACCOUNTING Russell Whitlock Accountancy...............................................................23 Wenn Townsend.....................................................................................24 BUSINESS ADVICE Business Doctors.....................................................................................25 Cashflow Medics....................................................................................26 Splash Resolution Consulting................................................................27 ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING John Hallam Associates..........................................................................28 Riach Architects......................................................................................29

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DARBYS SIMON MCCRUM ABOUT ME Simon McCrum is a Commercial Litigation Solicitor by background but he long ago gave up client work to assume management, marketing, and business development roles at his former firm and to take up the role of Managing Partner when he joined Darbys in late 2007. Simon is Managing Partner to Darbys as a whole, working with a team of finance, IT, marketing, and HR professionals to run our fast-growing business, and also working with people who have responsibilities across our offices in Oxford, Manchester, and Colchester

ABOUT THE COMPANY Darbys is one of the country's largest full-service law firms. We look after hundreds of thousands of people and businesses around the country. We can look after you – wherever you are. We have at our core a high quality, full-service team of specialist lawyers (in 16 specialist teams), but our ambitions and courage transcend those of many traditional law firms in what is a fast-changing legal market-place. We long ago set out to be ahead of the pack rather than following it. Our PURPLE LEGAL scheme for people and their families, and our BLUE LAW scheme for businesses, are testament to this. Our absolute commitment is to be always there for our clients, and to deliver A GREAT SERVICE - EVERY LAWYER, EVERY TIME.

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Simon McCrum, Managing Partner - smccrum@darbys.co.uk 52 New Inn Hall Street Oxford OX1 2DN +44 (0)1865 811 256 www.darbys.co.uk @PURPLE_LEGAL www.linkedin.com/in/simonmccrum


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DARBYS REBECCA KASHTI ABOUT ME Rebecca is a Partner in the firm and is Head of our Oxford office. Before taking on the role of Head of the Oxford office, Rebecca was Head of the Private Client Team at Darbys. She also works closely with Managing Partner, Simon McCrum on the firm's marketing and business development strategy. As part of that, Rebecca founded the Schools Team at Darbys in 2008 and has built up a team which works closely with preparatory and senior Independent Schools, and academies across the country. Blue for Schools, the legal support scheme that we operate for these sectors, currently has a membership of some 470 schools. Rebecca is on the Board of Governors of The School of St Helen and St Katharine and is Special Adviser to the Board of Governors of The Manor Preparatory School.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Darbys is one of the country's largest full-service law firms. We look after hundreds of thousands of people and businesses around the country. We can look after you – wherever you are. We have at our core a high quality, full-service team of specialist lawyers (in 16 specialist teams), but our ambitions and courage transcend those of many traditional law firms in what is a fast-changing legal market-place. We long ago set out to be ahead of the pack rather than following it. Our PURPLE LEGAL scheme for people and their families, and our BLUE LAW scheme for businesses, are testament to this. Our absolute commitment is to be always there for our clients, and to deliver A GREAT SERVICE - EVERY LAWYER, EVERY TIME.

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Rebecca Kashti, Partner – rkashti@darbys.co.uk 52 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford OX1 2DN +44 (0)1865 811 222 www.darbys.co.uk @PURPLE_LEGAL www.linkedin.com/pub/rebecca-kashti/22/842/839

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HENMANS FREETH LLP ANGELA BOWMAN ABOUT ME Angela joined the firm upon qualification in 1997, having trained with Kidd Rapinet Solicitors. Angela was appointed partner and head of the charity probate litigation team in 2004. She has a diploma in contentious trust and probate litigation and deals with a wide range of disputes involving Wills, including challenges to the validity of Wills and complex applications under the Inheritance Act. Angela won the ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists) ‘Contentious Solicitor of the Year’ award in 2013, having previously been shortlisted for the Law Society’s Excellence Awards in the category of ‘Solicitor of the Year’, in 2009. Angela acts for a large number of national and local charities, including British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, National Trust, and The Blue Cross.

ABOUT THE COMPANY On 1 Februry 2013, Henmans LLP rebranded as Henmans Freeth LLP following the fim’s merger with national law firm, Freeth Cartwright LLP. Henmans Freeth is acknowledged as one of the leaders in the country for charity work and is principal legal adviser to Cancer Research UK, in the area of legacies. The charity team comprises eleven partners and a number of other senior lawyers from across the firm. The team offers a full service to charities, which includes advice upon matters specific to charities, such as noncontentious legacy administration and legacy-related contentious probate advice, as well as that which is common to all commercial organisations, including property, employment and commercial advice. The firm’s charities team is top-ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories.

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Angela Bowman, Partner - angela.bowman@henmansfreeth.co.uk 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH +44 (0)1865 781 210 www.henmansfreeth.co.uk @HenmansFreeth www.linkedin.com/pub/angela-bowman/18/525/2a4


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HENMANS FREETH LLP ANDREW CROCOMBE ABOUT ME Andrew is an experienced commercial litigator and mediator and is partner and head of Henmans Freeth’s commercial disputes team. He qualified in 1996 and joined the firm in 2005 after heading up the commercial disputes team at a South Coast firm. He is recognised as a leader in commercial dispute resolution in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners legal directories. Andrew acts for PLCs and large regional organisations, specialising in helping companies, directors, shareholders and partners resolve their disputes. As an experienced and active mediator for Oxford Mediation, Andrew places particular emphasis on the use of mediation to resolve disputes at an early stage. Andrew is a keen sailor and in November 2013 he sailed between Cape Town and Western Austrlia as part of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. He also enjoys playing tennis, football and skiing.

ABOUT THE COMPANY On 1 Februry 2013, Henmans LLP rebranded as Henmans Freeth LLP following the fim’s merger with national law firm, Freeth Cartwright LLP. The commercial disputes team specialises in a wide range of commercial disputes including breach of contract, director/partnership/shareholder, product liability, intellectual property, IT / TMT and cross border disputes. The team is part of the dispute resolution department which is one of the largest in the South East outside London, and is ranked by legal directories as one of the top litigation teams in the Thames Valley for this work. The firm offers expertise in specialist legal areas and strives to understand its clients’ needs thoroughly to deliver the finest service. Henmans Freeth’s lawyers are committed to providing value-added services, strong, common sense solutions and practical advice with the expertise of London law firms at regional rates.

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Andrew Crocombe, Partner - andrew.crocombe@henmansfreeth.co.uk 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH +44 (0)1865 781 059 www.henmansfreeth.co.uk @HenmansFreeth www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcrocombe

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HENMANS FREETH LLP RACHAEL OAKES ABOUT ME Rachael is a partner, national head of the family law team and is also responsible for the firm’s marketing strategy. With over 18 years experience, Rachael is an accredited specialist in divorce and family law. Rachael deals with cases involving money and children, with particular emphasis on complex high-net-worth situations which will often involve international assets, companies, trusts, tax, pensions and other jurisdictions. Rachael also works with couples interested in preserving wealth with the preparation of pre and post marital agreements. As a family mediator and collaborative lawyer, she also specialises in keeping cases out of court for which she has a high record of success. Rachael has gained an excellent reputation for her mediation expertise and more and more couples turn to her for help in resolving family disputes.

ABOUT THE COMPANY On 1 Februry 2013, Henmans LLP rebranded as Henmans Freeth LLP following the fim’s merger with national law firm, Freeth Cartwright LLP. The family law team is highly ranked by legal directories for dealing with family and matrimonial affairs for a variety of individuals. Noted for their innovative approach to creating tailor-made solutions, they are the family law team to use for when your family matters. The team works hard to keep their clients out of court by negotiating amicable settlements whether by mediation, collaborative practice or solicitor-led negotiation. Henmans Freeth has a national reputation for providing expertise in specialist areas, handling commercial and personal matters for a multitude of clients including individuals, businesses, institutions, and third sector organisations. The firm is committed to providing value-added services, strong, common sense solutions and practical advice with the expertise of London law firms at regional rates.

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Rachael Oakes, Partner - rachael.oakes@henmansfreeth.co.uk 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH +44 (0)1865 781 181 www.henmansfreeth.co.uk @HenmansFreeth www.linkedin.com/pub/rachael-oakes/10/b03/858


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HENMANS FREETH LLP NIGEL ROOTS ABOUT ME Nigel joined the firm as a partner in 2003 and is national head of the private client department and head of the cross-practice charities group. With nearly 25 years of experience, Nigel advises high net worth domestic and international clients on tax and trust planning, complex estate administrations and heritage property, charity, and court of protection issues. In his time at the firm, he has overseen his team’s doubling in size and was at the forefront of securing the firm’s position as principal legal advisor to Cancer Research UK on legacy administration matters. Nigel lectures widely on tax and trust matters and is ranked in the Legal 500 directory among its top experts for private client work outside London. Outside of work, Nigel is a keen cyclist, photographer and speaks German.

ABOUT THE COMPANY On 1 Februry 2013, Henmans LLP rebranded as Henmans Freeth LLP following the fim’s merger with national law firm, Freeth Cartwright LLP. The private client team is one of the leading teams in the south of England, with expert lawyers specialising in all aspects of the management of personal wealth. They provide a range of services covering family wealth management, personal tax planning, Trusteeship, Will and trust creation and management, Probate, Willand trust disputes, Court of Protection and power of attorney issues. Henmans Freeth has a national reputation for providing expertise in specialist areas, handling commercial and personal matters for a multitude of clients including individuals, businesses, institutions, and third sector organisations. The firm is committed to providing value-added services, strong, common sense solutions and practical advice with the expertise of London law firms at regional rates.

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Nigel Roots, Partner - nigel.roots@henmansfreeth.co.uk 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH +44 (0)1865 781 127 www.henmansfreeth.co.uk @HenmansFreeth www.linkedin.com/pub/nigel-roots/25/198/583

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HENMANS FREETH LLP SARAH FOSTER ABOUT ME Sarah is the head of private client trusts and probate litigation and managing partner at the firm. With over 19 years of experience, she has a broad-based disputes practice, with particular emphasis on professional negligence and contentious trust and probate claims. She is an associate member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Sarah acts for a variety of individuals and views each of her clients as unique. She is empathetic towards each case, ensuring that she is readily available to clients – a fundamental attribute when dealing with family disputes, in particular. Outside of work, Sarah has two young children and is a keen cyclist. She also competes in triathlons.

ABOUT THE COMPANY On 1 Februry 2013, Henmans LLP rebranded as Henmans Freeth LLP following the fim’s merger with national law form, Freeth Cartwright LLP. The specialist private client probate litigation team is known both by clients and other law firms for its expertise in handling a wide range of disputes concerning disputed Wills, trusts and estates. The team acts for individuals beneficiaries, executors and trustees - in pursuing or defending applications and/or claims. They are part of the dispute resolution department which is ranked by legal directories as one of the top firms in the Thames Valley for this work. Henmans Freeth’s lawyers are committed to providing value-added services, strong, common sense solutions and practical advice with the expertise of London law firms at regional rates.

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Sarah Foster, Managing Partner - sarah.foster@henmansfreeth.co.uk 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH +44 (0)1865 781 055 www.henmansfreeth.co.uk @HenmansFreeth www.linkedin.com/pub/sarah-foster/19/a8a/892


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HEDGES LAW NICOLA POOLE ABOUT ME Appointed Managing Director of Hedges in February 2011, Nicola is passionate about taking the very best of Hedges' tradition and delivering legal services in a modern forward-thinking way. Described as a breath of legal fresh air, Nicola is leading Hedges into new territory both geographically and in reputation.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Hedges have been delivering legal solutions for 225 years. Their highly skilled team of lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to provide bespoke solutions across a wide range of legal issues. Enshrined in the company’s ethos is the recognition that clients aren’t just looking for history, an impressive CV and an ability to recite the law: what they value is lawyers who genuinely care, who are approachable and human and who really take the time to understand their clients’ needs. Hedges provides “advice for life”, reflecting a proven history of supporting their clients from cradle to grave, taking on the role of trusted advisers at every stage of their lives.

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Nicola Poole, Managing Director - nicola.poole@hedgeslaw.co.uk 13 Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LP +44 (0)1865 594 265 www.hedgeslaw.co.uk @HedgesLaw www.linkedin.com/in/nikkipoolehedges

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GARDNER LEADER DEREK RODGERS ABOUT ME As well as being Managing Partner of Gardner Leader, Derek acts for businesses of all sizes and their owners, helping them to achieve their objectives. This might be the formation of a new business, the acquisition of a business or the sale of a business, and he has handled a large number of venture capital and private equity transactions. Derek also prepares shareholder agreements and commercial contracts including confidentiality agreements, agency & distribution agreements and terms of business.

ABOUT THE COMPANY At Gardner Leader we work closely with you to understand what is important to you. Gardner Leader has been at the heart of the Berkshire community for nearly 120 years but it is our determination to always move with the times that ensures that we keep delivering results for clients in our region and across the country. We offer a range of legal services you and your business as well as a legal resource which includes giving you the tools and knowledge for those situations where what you really want to do is help yourself. Gardner Leader work on the ethos of ‘Delivering Results’ never losing sight of what matters to you as clients.

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Derek Rodgers, Managing Partner - d.rodgers@gardner-leader.co.uk White Hart House, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BA +44 (0)1635 508 080 www.gardner-leader.co.uk @GardnerLeader www.facebook.com/GardnerLeader


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TURPIN & MILLER LLP JO RENSHAW ABOUT ME Jo Renshaw is one of the Partners at Turpin & Miller LLP and is head of the firm’s highly regarded Immigration Team. She studied at Oxford University and then worked in Melbourne, Sydney and Liverpool before returning to Oxford in 2005 and joining Turpin & Miller LLP. She is one of only a handful of Immigration Law specialists accredited at the highest level by the Law Society and is a member of the Editorial Board of the LexisNexis Immigration Law Service. Jo has specialised in Immigration law throughout her professional life and practices in all areas – from family migration, to highly skilled and business applications, students, civil partnerships, naturalisation and citizenship. As well as providing a service within Oxfordshire, she acts for clients from all parts of the UK, as well as across the globe.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Turpin & Miller LLP is a law firm based in Oxford and Reading. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2012 and were delighted that year to be recognised as Legal Aid Law firm of the Year as well as to receive the Law Society’s Award for Excellence in Client Service. In 2013 we were recognised as Family Law Firm of the Year in the national Family Law Awards. Our principal objective is to provide specialist, honest, fair advice and representation to assist you with your legal issues. Our staff are all approachable, friendly and non-judgmental and we take pride in the recognition that many of our individuals have as leaders in their field. We have grown significantly since we were established and this has enabled us to move into exciting new areas and to develop and expand our relationships with our clients and the community around us. We now offer legal services in immigration, family (including mediation), housing and litigation.

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Jo Renshaw, Partner - jrenshaw@turpinmiller.co.uk 1 Agnes Court, Oxford Road, Oxford OX4 2EW +44 (0)845 0344 500 www.turpinmiller.co.uk @TurpinMillerFam @TurpinMillerImm www.facebook.com/pages/Turpin-Miller-LLP/185193268195791

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BRETHERTONS LLP SHAUN JARDINE ABOUT ME Shaun is a Solicitor and Commercial Mediator, and Partner at Brethertons LLP. As a Solicitor, Shaun acts mainly for commercial clients involved in disputes ranging from property related matters to breach of contract law. In his role as a Commercial Mediator Shaun is called in by other Solicitors and other professionals to try and assist their clients to reach a commercial solution and avoid going to Court. Shaun is a Member of the Institute of Credit Management, Associate of Institute of Residential Property Management and an Accredited Commercial Mediator.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Brethertons is an award-winning, full service law firm, with 19 Partners and 250 staff. The firm is accredited with Lexcel, the Law Society Excellence standard and has won or been shortlisted for the Law Society’s Excellence in Practice Management award three times. Right next to Banbury railway station, easily accessible from the M40 and with ample parking, our Banbury Office truly is a client-friendly office. Every year we help thousands of people move house, safeguard their futures with Lasting Powers of Attorneys and wills, settle disputes and personal injury claims. We also work alongside many hundreds of businesses too, offering guidance on the day-to-day running and advice on more complex matters such as employment law infringements and potential insolvencies. Why not pop in to meet one of our friendly team to see how we can help you?

CONTACTS C Shaun Jardine, Head of Dispute Resolution – shaunjardine@brethertons.co.uk A Strathmore House, Waterperry Court, Middleton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 4QD T +44 (0)1295 661 413 W www.brethertons.co.uk @mediationshaun www.linkedin.com/in/shaunjardine www.facebook.com/Brethertonsllp

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KARINA RAY Key Client Manager Karina is one of the firm’s Key Client Managers and focusses on building relationships with new and existing clients. Karina is originally from Australia and moved to the UK in 2010 with her English husband. She has a Degree in Commerce (BComm) and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment (FINSIA), which she gained in Australia. After graduation, Karina joined the National Australia Bank in the treasury division, structuring interest rate derivatives for clients. She then joined Macquarie Group’s Debt Markets Division selling a full range of debt investments to fund managers. In 2006, Karina established her own business importing homeware products from China and distributing throughout Australia, both wholesale and retail. E karinaray@brethertons.co.uk T +44 (0)1295 661 425

MARK NORTH Key Client Manager Mark is a Key Client Manager in the Client Services Group at Brethertons, and originally joined the firm in 2005 as a Debt Recovery Manager in the Property Management team. He became a dedicated Business Development Manager for the same team in 2011, liaising with new and existing clients to ensure that the service they receive exceeds their expectations. Mark became an Associate of Brethertons in April 2012. He is the first point of contact for many of our new and potential clients and his role is to provide easy access for our clients to the full range of legal services we offer. E marknorth@brethertons.co.uk T +44 (0)1295 661 423

KEN NORMAN Key Client Manager Ken joined Brethertons in February 2013 as a Key Client Manager, Client Services department. He is highly experienced in business development and sales having initially worked in retail banking. For the past twelve years Ken has been running his own business, New Tricks Training, which specialised in business development and presentation skills training. Over the years, Ken has worked with a diverse range of clients from accountants to Solicitors and from multinationals to charities. Top clients included UCAS, The National Trust, Grant Thornton and nPower to name a few. E kennorman@brethertons.co.uk T +44 (0)1295 661 535

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BRETHERTONS LLP STEVEN NEASHAM ABOUT ME Steven is Managing Partner and Head of Property Law at the Bicester office and is a Partner at Brethertons LLP. Whilst Steven specialises in Conveyancing, his practice includes many other aspects of law such as Residential and Commercial Property, and the drafting of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Steven also has a particular interest in Agriculture and Rural Business law. Boasting impressive local knowledge, Steven has a long-standing and loyal client base in Bicester. Steven came to Oxfordshire in 1984 as a Solicitor and has practised in Bicester ever since. He established Neasham Lloyd with his existing client base in 1995 and has established himself as a force in the area with impressive local knowledge through his vibrancy, energy and ability to communicate effectively.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Following the merger of Brethertons and Neasham Lloyd in 2012, Bicester is now served by a full service law practice. Our team based right in the heart of Bicester is now able to handle the full range of commercial legal matters, building on the highly regarded personal legal services that many Bicester people already enjoy. So, whether you’re looking for help with the purchase or sale of your business or of a business premises, or help with employment issues or any types of business contracts or if simply need to draw up a will or make a claim for personal injury then our Bicester team is ready to help.

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Steven Neasham, Head of Property Law – steveneasham@brethertons.co.uk 68 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6JW +44 (0)1869 255 670 www.brethertons.co.uk @bicesterlawyer www.linkedin.com/pub/steven-neasham/33/809/20 www.facebook.com/Brethertonsllp


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SALLY CLARK Head of Family Law Sally is Head of Family Law at the Bicester office and a Partner of Brethertons LLP. She qualified as a Solicitor in 1991 and has practised in Bicester since that time. Sally deals with all aspects of Family Law including Divorce, Separation, Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation and Child Law, including representation for parents whose children are in care. As a collaborative lawyer, Sally is an active member of the North Oxfordshire Collaborative Lawyers. She is also a member of The Law Society Children Panel. E sallyclark@brethertons.co.uk T +44 (0)1869 255 675

ABIGAIL HOWSON Head of Private Client Abigail deals with the administration of Estates of all values; and has particular experience in dealing with HMRC negotiations in cases subject to Inheritance Tax and also with regard to Agricultural Property Relief. Abigail also deals with the administration of trusts and acts as professional trustee. She advises on the setting up of trusts and drafting relevant documentation. She has a particular interest in all Court of Protection work, especially in relation to property and affairs and trusteeships, including appearing before the Court in cases where this becomes relevant and acting as Court appointed Deputy in cases where there is no-one else able to take on the responsibility. Abigail is experienced in the drafting of Wills, whether simple and straightforward to much more complex and involving business/ high net worth clients. E abigailhowson@brethertons.co.uk T +44 (0)1869 255 671

DEBRA WETTERS Employment Law Solicitor Debra advises both companies and individuals on all aspects of the employment relationship, including advising on recruitment issues, references, restrictive covenants, service agreements and contracts of employment, disciplinary and grievance issues, discrimination, whistleblowing, settlement and compromise agreements and exit strategies for both full time and part time employees and workers. Debra also advises in the niche specialist area of business immigration, and the issues surrounding this complex area of law. E debrawetters@brethertons.co.uk T +44 (0)1295 661 488

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BRETHERTONS LLP BRIAN AULD ABOUT ME Brian Auld is a Solicitor and the Partner in charge of the Banbury Company Commercial Department. Brian has previously worked for the European Commission and as an in house Lawyer for Toshiba, Racal and Nortel. His experience covers sale and purchase of businesses and commercial contracts (including IT, copyright, trademark and other licences). Brian enjoys helping clients run and manage their businesses and advising them on the steps necessary to realise their business assets (selling the business and exit strategies) or to acquire new business assets. Most of Brian's time is spent in guiding clients through the process of the sale and purchase of businesses, helping to coordinate the internal and external advice needed to deliver deals. The work is demanding and complex, but Brian finds this very satisfying.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Brethertons’ Company Commercial team is ranked as one of the top firm’s in the South East in the 2013 Legal 500 Guide to UK Law Firms. The Company Commercial team works as a trusted advisor to hundreds of businesses in Oxfordshire and beyond. We assist them with their employment matters, all manner of contracts, debt collection, property deals, business sales & acquisitions and much, much more besides. Our Solicitors are supported by three Key Client Managers who are focussed on building strong business relationships and are keen to get to know you and your business by visiting you at your premises.

CONTACTS C Brian Auld, Head of Company Commercial – brian.auld@brethertons.co.uk A Strathmore House, Waterperry Court, Middleton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 4QD T +44 (0)1295 661 436 W www.brethertons.co.uk @commercelawyer www.linkedin.com/pub/brian-auld/10/3bb/350 www.facebook.com/Brethertonsllp

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LEGAL | ADVICE

SIMON CRADDOCK Head of Family TOM LAWRENCE Head of Commercial Property KATE MAHON Private Client Solicitor EDWARD BIBLE Head of Insolvency SIOBAN CALCOTT Head of Commercial Litigation DAVID HODGE Head of Employment

E simoncraddock@brethertons.co.uk

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ADVICE | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

WINDOVER LIMITED EDWARD MACFARLANE FBIFM FRICS ABOUT ME Edward Macfarlane has gained his extensive operational and commercial experience over the last 25 years, working across industry sectors, always building teams that make a difference. Edward’s broad and varied experience includes operational, commercial and project work across the UK, Europe and Globally. Edward is an energetic, engaging and enthusiastic character who consistently brings the best out of teams and individuals in order to develop and then deliver excellent and cost effective service solutions to Clients. He develops and delivers innovative and strategic operational service solutions, whilst improving customer satisfaction and driving cost effective service delivery teams in order to improve the Facilities Management service within their portfolio. Edward was awarded his Fellowship of the British Institute of Facilities Management in 2010 for his outstanding contribution to the industry. He was then awarded his Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2012, making him one of a handful of double fellows in the UK.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Windover Facilities Management provides interim, flexible and experienced Managers and Directors to help Clients manage their buildings or projects. We have a simple Ethos; People, Performance, Partnership. We deliver the right People, they deliver increased performance and compliance to you (which reduces your overall cost), thus increasing your profit and reducing risk. In the Facilities Management sector you need an experienced guide to help you deliver strategic solutions, cost savings and operational change. Our extensive and varied operational and commercial experience, gained across all industry sectors, is leveraged to benefit your business with cost savings and strategic long term solutions to your portfolio. Your Employees are your “core business”. If they are happy, they will produce greater results. Facilities Management manages the working environment within which your staff work and operate.

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Edward Macfarlane, Chief Executive - edward@windoverfm.com Heyford Park House, Heyford Park, Upper Heyford, Oxon OX25 5HD +44 (0)1869 368 095 or +44 (0)7500 086 001 http://windoverfm.com @windoverfm www.linkedin.com/in/edmacfarlane


ACCOUNTING | ADVICE

RUSSELL WHITLOCK ACCOUNTANCY RUSSELL WHITLOCK ABOUT ME Russell works as a trusted business partner alongside his clients. Understanding and supporting their goals as people and business leaders are key priorities. He believes that an accountant’s role is to help a business grow and be successful and therefore his 360º approach combines efficient accounting with strategic business advice. His mission is to provide the quality of service usually reserved for corporate enterprise to small and medium sized businesses. Before setting up his own practice, Russell worked with three leading accountancy firms in Oxford and London. As well as technical excellence, his experience has given him an acute sense of business success and what needs to be in place to achieve it. His expertise spans all areas of business services, financial compliance, taxation, audit, business plans and growth strategy.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Russell Whitlock Accountancy is a dynamic Oxfordshire firm that looks after its clients’ unique needs with a very personal, comprehensive and competitive service. This includes: Business Compliance: We handle all financial compliance aspects of a business efficiently and on time keeping business owners informed of progress and obligations throughout the year. Business Leadership: We act as virtual Finance Director, working with and developing existing systems and accounts teams. This frees up business owners to lead on strategy. Business Performance: We promote growth and development and therefore regularly measure and report on agreed performance indicators that help business owners make the right decisions. Business Development: We contribute to business development strategies and open doors for businesses to access a wider professional support and referral network.

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Russell Whitlock, Managing Director - russell@rw-accountancy.co.uk 7200 The Quorum, Oxford Business Park North, Oxford, OX4 2JZ +44 (0)1865 481 625 www.russellwhitlockaccountancy.co.uk @RussellWhitlock www.linkedin.com/in/russellwhitlockaccountant

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ADVICE | ACCOUNTING

WENN TOWNSEND TONY HAINES ABOUT ME The youngest of four brothers, Tony was born and brought up in North Oxford before studying a degree in Microbiology at the University of Sheffield. He still retains a keen interest in the world of life science. After completing his degree he came back to Oxford and joined Wenn Townsend as a trainee Chartered Accountant, qualifying in 1991. Since then Tony has remained at Wenn Townsend joining the partnership in 1997 initially as the training partner and latterly as the partner responsible for the development of the firm’s client base. “The firm’s wide range of owner-managed businesses, extending to almost every conceivable industry is the reason we have, within the partnership, the experience and expertise to deliver the level of service to our clients expected by a modern firm.”

ABOUT THE COMPANY Wenn Townsend offer a complete portfolio of professional financial services to our clients whether as commercial businesses or other, not for profit, organisations. From audit, accounting, taxation, financial valuations and management consultancy through to client support services we have a highly experienced team available at your disposal. Founded in 1876, Wenn Townsend is one of the longest established firms of accountants in this country. Our continuity underlines the firm’s ability to adapt to meet the changing needs of our clients. The quality service and advice we give to our clients is secured on a base of expert technical resources, particularly our highly trained and motivated personnel, using the latest information and communication technology.

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Tony Haines, Partner - aehaines@wenntownsend.co.uk 30 St. Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LE +44 (0)1865 559 900 www.wenntownsend.co.uk www.linkedin.com/company/1094738?trk=tyah


BUSINESS ADVICE | ADVICE

BUSINESS DOCTORS MARTIN VESSEY ABOUT ME Martin has been helping local companies to achieve their visions for their businesses over many years. Helping businesses to set out their goals, understand why they are in business and who their customers are and what they want has been important in building businesses for growth. Working in collaboration with the Manufacturing Advisory Service (mas) and GrowthAccelerator, many clients have been able to gain funding for business advice and coaching. “Martin has engaged with EcoAeon to help us build a growth strategy for the company. With an excellent insight to the challenges we have encountered, Martin has worked with professionalism, enthusiasm and a great deal of flexibility in getting us to develop systems, negotiate with our Partners and to implement our actions which have already begun to shape our Vision.” Aly Tharani

ABOUT THE COMPANY Business Doctors is a business support company dedicated to helping small and medium sized businesses achieve their vision. We are experienced business people, passionate about sharing our skills and experiences. Our aim is to offer ‘hands on’ support to business owners, enabling them to overcome their individual challenges and helping them to achieve their aspirations for growth. Whilst we operate within the consulting industry our approach is different and involves getting into the nuts and bolts of businesses providing practical advice every step of the way. Supporting growth throughout the Thames Valley.

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Martin Vessey, Director - martinv@businessdoctors.co.uk High Acre, Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, HP8 4DX +44 (0)7834 518 428 or +44 (0)8452 197 077 www.businessdoctors-thamesvalley.co.uk @TheBizDoctor www.linkedin.com/in/martinvessey

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ADVICE | BUSINESS ADVICE

CASHFLOW MEDICS IAN ROBERTS ABOUT ME Ian is a highly-experienced entrepreneur and business owner, with extensive management, operational, project and financial expertise. Ian has been working with an array of SMEs throughout the UK, specialising in successfully restructuring and resolving Cash flow issues. When many companies were being hit hard by the credit crunch, Ian found that there was little support for struggling businesses stuck in cash flow snarlups. So, inspired by his love of business, Ian set out to dedicate his experience and skills to helping business owners regain control of their cash flow. In 2009, Ian co-founded Cashflow Medics – a highly successful support service for distressed businesses.

ABOUT THE COMPANY When your business is thriving, every financial services professional under the sun wants to be your buddy. But when your business is short of cash, there’s little help out there and it can feel as though you’re weathering the storm alone. The team at Cashflow Medics understand what it’s like to be in your shoes because we’ve been there too. We work in partnership with you, using our wealth of experience to deal with key business issues and help improve your cash flow. As well as providing financial reports and monthly management accounts to get you back on track, we’ll also work closely with you on cash collection, cost reduction, profitability and cash flow control and management. The team at Cashflow Medics are on-hand to help get your business back on track. For a free trial of our business support services, call us today on 01865 920581.

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Ian Roberts - ian@cashflowmedics.co.uk 7 Nuffield Way, Abingdon Oxfordshire, OX14 4BX +44 (0)1865 920 581 www.cashflowmedics.co.uk @CashflowMedics www.linkedin.com/in/cashflowmedics www.facebook.com/pages/Cashflow-Medics/205900169594904


BUSINESS ADVICE | ADVICE

SPLASH RESOLUTION CONSULTING JONATHAN LANE ABOUT ME When I helped to set up Splash Resolution Consulting (SRC) in 2012 my clear aim was to use my wide range of experiences as a senior manager and an operational leader to help our clients realise their full potential, to gain a clear understanding of where they wanted to go and how to get there. My successful and varied career, first as an operational scientist and analyst, then developing strategies and policies, and finally leading a large organisation, allows me to bring together both strategic and analytical thinking to support our clients solve their problems, and achieve their ambitions in a way that fits their specific needs. I am a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and couple that with pragmatism based upon considerable experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY SRC is an independent consultancy providing crafted advice to help you get the most from your business. Maybe you want to grow your business, reshape or refocus it, or find that extra capacity within your existing resources? Or perhaps you need to realign your management structure, think more strategically or put in place a management information system that really helps you run your business more effectively. If so then you should be in touch with us at SRC to develop a tailored solution that focuses on your needs and circumstances.

Photo Š John Cairns www.johncairns.co.uk

So please contact us to arrange a no obligations initials discussion to see how we might help you. If we can then we will; if no then we will look to find a partner organisation that can.

CONTACTS C Jonathan Lane, Director - jonathan@splash-rc.co.uk A Kingfisher Exchange, 3rd Floor Kingfisher House, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7AY T +44 (0)7503 891 331 W www.splash-rc.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanclane

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ADVICE | ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

JOHN HALLAM ASSOCIATES JOHN HALLAM ABOUT ME John has 45 years of experience in architecture and the construction industry and has built up a team of experienced associates covering the many disciplines needed to provide a world class service, tailor-made to the ideas and dreams of developers and individuals. The award winning practice was launched by John in 1994 and is based in Chipping Norton. The practice is committed to providing lifestyle and business solutions with high regard for the environment and energy saving measures leading to a better quality of life and has won civic awards for heritage and new build developments.

ABOUT THE COMPANY John Hallam Associates is the first choice among developers throughout the UK for a large range of architectural services and specialisations in urban and rural locations. They take great pride in providing award winning architectural services throughout the United Kingdom. The practice achieve that mission by delivering buildings of outstanding design and ambience in sympathy with their location and purpose through an individual seamless service that realises the aims of developers in terms of commercial and personal satisfaction. Their experience and expertise continues to assure clients of exceptional quality when providingarchitectural solutions leading to the successful development of hotels, heritage buildings, industrial and office premises and residential properties.

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John Hallam, Owner - info@johnhallamassociates.co.uk 4 Essex House, Cromwell Business Park, Banbury Rd, Chipping Norton, OX7 5SR +44 (0)1608 646 969 www.johnhallamassociates.co.uk www.linkedin.com/pub/john-hallam/11/b24/691


ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING | ADVICE

RIACH ARCHITECTS DOUGLAS RIACH ABOUT ME Born in Scotland Douglas studied at SSSA Aberdeen gaining a BSc. in Architecture and Dip Arch [Abdn]. He worked in Edinburgh and Oxford and completed his professional qualifications at the Architectural Association London in 1980 and in 1990 he gained a Diploma in Company Direction at the IOD. In 1984 he entered private practice and developed Riach Architects to become one of Oxfords best known general practices. Riach Architects work on a wide range of projects including Listed Residential Buildings, commercial and residential development schemes, large scale business parks and urban redevelopment. Douglas, his wife Kate and four children live in Summertown where he is an active member of the community. He has provided professional assistance and guidance to community groups and commercial organisations including strategic planning and asset management to provide added value solutions.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded over twenty- seven years ago, Riach Architects serves clients in Oxfordshire and further afield from its offices at 65 Banbury Road, Oxford. We have a diverse and award-winning portfolio of work ranging from domestic extensions and private dwellings to large commercial and public sector projects. The key to our successful award-winning portfolio of work is the ability to work closely with our clients in managing and directing the design and implementation process. We respond to the clients' aims and requirements, and work to develop the brief to enable the realisation of high quality Architectural solutions.

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Douglas RIach, Practice Principal - douglasr@riacharchitects.com 65 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PE +44 (0)1865 553 772Â www.riacharchitects.com @RiachArchitects www.linkedin.com/company/riach-architects www.facebook.com/pages/Riach-Architects/131998290163478

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David Fletcher Managing Director - Flairjet

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BUSINESS SERVICES FIRE & SECURITY Executive Alarms....................................................................................32 Executive Fire Protection.......................................................................33 BUSINESS SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Aston & James Office Supplies....................................................34-35 AUDIO VISUAL City Audio Visual...........................................................................36-37 INSURANCE Osborne Insurances Oxford Ltd.............................................................38 TRANSPORT Flairjet.....................................................................................................39 CAR DEALERS North Oxford BMW.................................................................................40

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BUSINESS SERVICES | FIRE & SECURITY

EXECUTIVE ALARMS JOHN KEOWN ABOUT ME Director John Keown founded Executive Alarms Ltd in 1990 and it became a Limited Company in 1998. He achieved an ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering at Harwell and then went on to work for a national alarm company before leaving to set up his own business. The companies now employ 30 staff who are all located at the firm’s base and locksmiths shop in Cowley, Oxford. The Companies have a large customer base many of whom have been loyal customers since John first started out in 1990. John is married to Samantha and they live just outside Oxford with their four children. John recently completed his first Triathlon and is currently in training for his next event.

ABOUT THE COMPANY We are a well established Oxford based company, developing year on year, with no gimmicks or expensive marketing enabling us to provide extremely competitive prices to our customers in an ever growing and demanding industry. As a member of the SSAIB (Security Systems Alarm Inspection Board), the quality of our products and services are guaranteed and insurance approved. We offer a full range of products and services for all your Security and Fire needs including Intruder alarms, CCTV, access control to automated gates with intercom systems. We install, service & maintain Fire alarms systems, extinguishers and sprinklers. We offer a comprehensive locksmiths service. All our services offer a 24-hour, 365-days-a-year, four-hour response callout service. Fire and theft can be devastating — Reliable and responsive security is essential for protecting you and your property. Let us help you protect your home or business by providing you with a ……. FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION AND ASSESSMENT.

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John Keown, Director - enquiries@executivealarms.co.uk 26 Kelburne Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3SJ +44 (0)1865 435 435 or +44 (0)7887 895 895 www.executive-systems.co.uk @EXECUTIVEOXFORD www.facebook.com/ess.oxford www.facebook.com/pages/Executive-Security-Services/144402265739763


FIRE & SECURITY | BUSINESS SERVICES

EXECUTIVE FIRE PROTECTION MICKY FRANKLIN ABOUT ME Executive Fire Protection Ltd was founded in 1999 by Micky Franklin and John Keown. Micky is married to Carole and they have a daughter called Gemma and a West Highland Terrier called Charlie. Micky is a keen golfer, car and motorcycle enthusiast.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Executive Fire Protection Ltd is a supplier and maintainer of fire service and fire safety equipment. We are an ISO9001:2008 accredited and B.A.F.E registered company. We are also a member of the Independent Fire Engineering & Distribution Association. Executive Fire Protection are devoted and dedicated to protecting people from everyday hazards and danger helping businesses comply with fire safety regulations. At home and at work throughout business and industry we offer solutions you can depend on. We have trained and qualified engineers who will listen to your requirements and offer guidance to meet your individual needs no matter have great or small. Sharphurst Fire Protection Services Ltd which was part of Executive Fire Protection Ltd has changed its name to Executive Sprinkler Systems Ltd. Executive Sprinkler Systems Ltd can support, service and maintain dry riser, sprinkler systems, hose reels and fire hydrants. Our emergency call out is manned 24/7.

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Micky Franklin, Managing Director - micky@executivefire.co.uk 26 Kelburne Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3SJ +44 (0)1865 771 133 or +44 (0)7803 054 714 www.executive-systems.co.uk @EXECUTIVEOXFORD www.facebook.com/ess.oxford www.facebook.com/pages/Executive-Security-Services/144402265739763

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BUSINESS SERVICES | BUSINESS SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

ASTON & JAMES DARREN ASTON ABOUT ME I joined Aston & James in 1997 to work with my older brother Alan who had started the business in 1990. I started pretty much as Alan’s apprentice selling office supplies on the phone with a view to developing a role out on the road. I passed my driving test and then things really took off for me, bringing in new business face to face, developing relationships and moving into new products and services as customer requirements changed. The experience has been quite literally life changing. I now work with 6 of my brothers and sisters and I love it, so much so that I bought the business from Alan in April 2013. I enjoy the occasional game of golf, and I am still managing to turn out on a Saturday afternoon for Hollybush FC to play football somehow! I have always had an interest in drawing and design and some of my friends know me better for my Karaoke performances! I have two wonderful children Belle born in October 2011 and Alexander who was born on Halloween 2013. I have fantastic Wife, Michelle who supports me in everything I do. I’d like to think that I am a sociable, approachable chap. I would welcome the opportunity to develop business opportunities with other B4 members.

ABOUT THE COMPANY During my time with Aston & James I have seen a lot of change, we have moved with the times and developed at a pace to stay ahead of our competitors. We have positioned Aston & James to deliver ‘Everything for the Workplace’. We recognise that every customer is different so we work with individuals and try not to generalise things too much. Whatever your workplace needs we can fulfil your requirements. Our product portfolio consists of Office Stationery and Print, Toner & Cartridges, Business Machines, Office Furniture, Workwear, and Business Gifts. We now have a services portfolio which includes Shredding and Managed Print services. We will soon have a comprehensive paper recycling service in place to coincide with our empty toners and cartridge collection/recycling service.

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Darren Aston, Managing Director - darren@aston-james.co.uk Unit 1, Nimrod Business Park, De Havilland Way, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 0YG +44 (0)1993 706 900 www.aston-james.co.uk @Aston_and_James www.linkedin.com/in/darrenaston www.facebook.com/astonjamesofficesupplies


BUSINESS SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT | BUSINESS SERVICES

ASTON & JAMES CRAIG ASTON ABOUT ME I have been working for Aston & James for 14 years. I originally started in the warehouse where I enjoyed my first couple of years. Working with so many of my brothers and sisters is really good fun and I wouldn’t change it for the world; we all get on very well and work hard to ensure our family run business is always improving and growing. On a personal level I have two beautiful children, Josie three years and Max two years, with my wonderful wife Selina. We only recently got married after seven years together and we are looking forward to our honeymoon at the beginning of 2014. Outside of work I like basketball and socialising with friends, and watching the occasional Aston Villa match.

ABOUT THE COMPANY My role within the company has evolved with my efforts focused on developing new business; this is something I get a real buzz from. Customers seem to like our approach which is not a hard sell at all. I have always been a firm believer in if you’re good at what you do and people like you for who you are then there is no need for a hard sell! I like to work on furniture projects and office refits. We have recently designed and refurbished our furniture showroom for customers to visit and try before they buy, this is especially good when purchasing office chairs. We let our customers try office chairs before they buy them, as we understand the importance of a correct posture and seating position. If you are interested in hearing more about the products and services we can offer you please get in contact.

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Craig Aston, New Business Manager - craig@aston-james.co.uk Unit 1, Nimrod Business Park, De Havilland Way, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 0YG +44 (0)1993 706 900 www.aston-james.co.uk @Aston_and_James www.linkedin.com/in/craigaston1 www.facebook.com/astonjamesofficesupplies

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BUSINESS SERVICES | AUDIO VISUAL

CITY AUDIO VISUAL PETER GUNN ABOUT ME Peter has firmly established himself in Oxfordshire's audio visual industry, having founded his company, City Audio Visual Ltd, which is now reaching its 21st year of success. His working life has been based in Oxford; Peter has a sound understanding of Oxfordshire businesses and has used this to his advantage, pioneering the audio visual market in and around Oxford. Peter has used his Oxford education to create a company that relishes any challenge they are faced with, whose core values are honesty and integrity. Married with children, these values are the basis of his personal life and have stood him in good stead in achieving a successful reputation as a family man as well as a business man.

ABOUT THE COMPANY City Audio Visual strives to achieve the best bespoke service for events in and around Oxford. The company has specialist knowledge and experience in all aspects of the Audio Visual market and are firmly established in the Oxfordshire area. The company frequently sets up events for the University of Oxford, including regular speakers at the Oxford Union and the successful annual Oxford Literary Festival. Peter and his company thrive on being given a problem and seamlessly being able to devise a solution to meet the client’s needs, utilising the expert knowledge they have acquired over the years. Quality, efficiency and reliability are the driving forces behind City Audio Visual, qualities that have stood Peter in good stead, steering his company to be the leaders in Oxfordshire audio visual solutions.

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Peter Gunn, Managing Director – peter@cityav.co.uk Unit 19, Kings Meadow, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0DP +44 (0)1865 722 800 www.cityav.co.uk @CityAudioVisual www.linkedin.com/pub/peter-gunn/79/19b/40/ www.facebook.com/cityav


AUDIO VISUAL | BUSINESS SERVICES

CITY AUDIO VISUAL JAMES HAY ABOUT ME James joined CAV in 2010 and brought with him his valuable background in music & theatre, live events and conferences. As Peter’s wingman, James is responsible for the day to day running of live events which can be as modest as a presentation at a local hotel or as extensive as a full satellite link-up and TV broadcast of a speech by a visiting dignitary. James strives for excellence throughout the event process coordinating pre production right down to on the day aspects. Married with a 5 year old daughter, in between work and his family, James spends his free time relaxing on the golf course.

ABOUT THE COMPANY City Audio Visual strives to achieve the best bespoke service for events in and around Oxford. The company has specialist knowledge and experience in all aspects of the Audio Visual market and are firmly established in the Oxfordshire area. The company frequently sets up events for the University of Oxford, including regular speakers at the Oxford Union and the successful annual Oxford Literary Festival. Peter and his company thrive on being given a problem and seamlessly being able to devise a solution to meet the client’s needs, utilising the expert knowledge they have acquired over the years. Quality, efficiency and reliability are the driving forces behind City Audio Visual, qualities that have stood Peter in good stead, steering his company to be the leaders in Oxfordshire audio visual solutions.

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James Hay, Project Manager – james@cityav.co.uk Unit 19, Kings Meadow, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0DP +44 (0)1865 722 800 www.cityav.co.uk @CityAudioVisual www.linkedin.com/pub/james-hay/87/420/133 www.facebook.com/cityav

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BUSINESS SERVICES | INSURANCE

OSBORNE INSURANCES OXFORD LTD JON BOURN ABOUT ME Jon has been in the Insurance industry since 1990 and has a wide ranging knowledge. His career began when he joined Allianz as an Engineering Insurance Underwriter, and then moved into commercial broking in 1993 for a year. After this he returned to Engineering, specialising in Industrial Manufacturing risks, before moving into Commercial Underwriting, gaining specialist knowledge and expertise with a wide portfolio of businesses. In 2000 Jon joined Osbornes as the Senior Commercial Account Executive managing a broad spectrum of clients including Machinery and Engineering Companies, Food Manufacturing, Wholesalers, Construction & Contracting and Professional & Financial risks, uniquely positioning him to review and advise on existing business insurance arrangements as well as establishing new covers as clients’ needs develop and change.

ABOUT THE COMPANY We have been in business as Insurance Brokers since 1971, starting as Michael G Priest & Company and later as Geoffery Osborne and Associates before eventually becoming Osbornes Insurances Oxford Ltd. As our name has changed, so the company has evolved over the years with the changes in the Insurance Market and demands and expectations of our clients. In 2007 we became a Bluefin Partner Broker which enables us, whilst staying independent, to take advantage of Bluefin’s buying power and bespoke products and insurance schemes. Osbornes now specialises in Commercial Business and High Net Worth Household but we also still have time for the needs of our personal clients. We have two offices, those being in Thame and Chipping Norton, both in Oxfordshire, but our clients are based throughout the UK.

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Jon Bourn, Senior Commercial Account Executive - Jon@osbornesins.co.uk 47 Larch Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AG +44 (0)1844 213 161 www.osbornesins.co.uk www.linkedin.com/company/1579202


TRANSPORT | BUSINESS SERVICES

FLAIRJET DAVID FLETCHER ABOUT ME David Fletcher first learnt to fly in the early nineties, joining Monarch Airlines as a First Officer on their Airbus fleet in 1998. Whilst a Captain on the A321 at Birmingham International he set up VLJ Consultancy Ltd (now Contrail Consultancy Ltd), an independent expert in bespoke jet procurement, management, leasing, pilot and ferry solutions to the newly evolving light jet market. Contracted by several high profile, high net worth individuals, David managed aircraft interests whilst simultaneously flying as a VIP Captain on the Embraer Legacy 600. David now combines active flying experience across a range of aircraft with the proven ability to establish, develop and drive businesses from inception to acquisition. David lives in North Oxfordshire with his wife Angie and son Sam.

ABOUT THE COMPANY FlairJet was founded in 2009 by Managing Director Captain David Fletcher with the backing of three prominent London QCs. It obtained its UK AOC in December of that year. From its base at London Oxford Airport, the company has established itself as a dynamic aircraft management company with a strong track record in charter sales. In March this year the company was acquired by Marshall’s of Cambridge, the £1.3 billion privately owned aerospace and defence company. FlairJet has lent its technical expertise to Embraer Phenom operators all around the world and its training department is actively involved in supporting private owners, other AOC operators and approved training organisations throughout Europe. FlairJet currently operates a fleet of two Phenom 100's, a Cessna Citation XLS and a Cessna Citation Bravo.

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David Fletcher, Managing Director - david.fletcher@flair-jet.com London Oxford Airport, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1RA +44 (0)1865 372 069 www.flair-jet.com @FlairJet www.facebook.com/pages/Flairjet/177152358989881 www.linkedin.com/pub/david-fletcher/2b/940/3ab

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BUSINESS SERVICES | CAR DEALERS

NORTH OXFORD GARAGE MARCUS ELLIOT ABOUT ME Marcus is the dealership’s Corporate Sales Manager and started his career at North Oxford Garage 16 years ago in used BMW sales, moving to new BMW sales and then Corporate sales 10 years ago. He has built up an invaluable knowledge of the brand and an enviable customer base, offering comprehensive packages to corporate customers with fleets of all sizes. Prior to his move to North Oxford Garage, Marcus worked for a number of organisations, and has also been involved in dairy farming before moving into the business world. For eight years Marcus owned and ran the Budget rent a car franchise based on the site now occupied by The Said Business School. Marcus lives in North Oxfordshire with his wife, Jacqueline, and son. He enjoys an active family life and when time allows, has a passion for country pursuits.

ABOUT THE COMPANY We know the needs of BMW drivers are highly specialised. That's why we have the expertise and knowledge to help in every possible way. Our commitment to you is to maintain the highest possible dealership standards at all times, whether you are searching for a new or Approved Used BMW or you’re an existing owner at North Oxford BMW you will always be able to find what you are looking for. So, if professional excellence matters to you, come and visit the showroom at Wolvercote Roundabout and talk to us on 01865 319000. The number for our emergency 24 hour recovery/breakdown service is 07836 206516.

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Marcus Elliot, Corporate Sales Manager - marcus.elliot@oxfordbmw.co.uk North Oxford Garage, Wolvercote Roundabout, Oxford, OX2 8JP +44 (0)1865 319 000 www.oxfordbmw.co.uk www.facebook.com/northoxfordbmw


Sam Pace Operations Manager - Oxford Castle Quarter

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CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES EVENT PLANNING Tera Events..............................................................................................43 VENUES Oxford Castle Quarter....................................................................44-45 The Examination Schools & Sheldonian Theatre................................46 CATERING Oxford Fine Dining..................................................................................47 Elegant Cuisine.......................................................................................48 Passion for Food.....................................................................................49 CONFERENCES Archer Yates Associates Ltd...................................................................50

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EVENT PLANNING | CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES

TERA EVENTS TINA ROSSER ABOUT ME Passionate about events, Tina works from her base in Oxford with her dedicated events team to plan your event to perfection. Having started her events career planning business networking events for the Thames Valley’s leading business to business networking organisation, B4, Tina has developed her portfolio to include The Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards, the Business In Oxford, 2014 event at The Said Business School and even school leaving parties for over one hundred. I love running events. From Venue styling to entertainment, running orders to table centerpieces, table plans to dietary requirements; I love the challenge. I have been fortunate to work with some of the areas most prestigious venues and have a great range of suppliers that I can rely on to help me deliver memorable events. If you have a vision, I can help to make it a reality.” Tina lives in Oxford with her two children, Edward, Abi and her husband, Richard, not forgetting Kilby the dog.

ABOUT THE COMPANY If we are asked to run an event, that’s what we do, with an unrivalled level of skill and expertise. We throw everything into the events, whether it’s a business networking event for 250 at The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, or an afternoon’s racing for a private group of100 at The Racecourse Newbury, every member of staff and every guest will experience an event which is superbly managed and controlled. A stunning location can be let down by an unimaginative and bland interior and that’s why venue styling is close to TERA’s heart. Whether it’s washing the venue’s exterior in stunning lights to create that ‘wow’ on arrival, eye-catching centre-pieces or a rainbow of table linen, TERA can transform any venue to a breath-taking masterpiece.

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Tina Rosser - tina@inoxford.com The Firs, Headington Hill, Oxford OX3 0BT +44 (0)1865 742 211 or +44 (0)7887 638 120 www.teraevents.co.uk

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CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES | VENUES

OXFORD CASTLE QUARTER SAM PACE ABOUT ME Sam joined Oxford Castle Quarter as Operations Manager in the summer of 2013 having previously held the post of Historic Properties Manager for English Heritage, caring for listed buildings and ancient scheduled monuments in the South of England. Sam graduated from the University of Chichester with a degree in History and is passionate about cultural heritage, the built environment, and historic conservation. Sam also has extensive experience of working with the National Museum of the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence and was instrumental in delivering the cultural and heritage offer of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory to the wider public.

ABOUT THE COMPANY The Oxford Castle Heritage Site is a striking social and cultural development in the centre of the city connecting into Oxford’s West End. A five acre site surrounded by walls, it incorporates the remains of Oxford Castle the ancient county gaol, and the more modern prison. Today it has been transformed into a sustainable mixed-use development comprising an art gallery, hotel, education centre, heritage visitor attraction, residential apartments, and restaurants and bars, found across the site, set around public squares and gardens, each with its own distinct character.

CONTACTS C Sam Pace, Operations Manager - Sam.pace@topgroup.co.uk A Oxford Castle Ltd, Oxford Castle Management Office, 43 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY T +44 (0)1865 201 657 W www.oxfordcastlequarter.com @oxcastlequarter www.facebook.com/OxCastleQuarter

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VENUES | CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES

OXFORD CASTLE QUARTER TREVOR OSBORNE ABOUT ME Developer and owner of Oxford Castle, a place in the heart of the City, and a well-known figure in property circles, Trevor is a property developer and investor with extensive experience who cares about architecture and the historic environment. Trevor is a Trustee Board Member of Bath Spa University as well as a number of Charitable Trusts concerned with arts, music and culture in its widest sense. He is absorbed in heritage regeneration in many parts of the country. Trevor Osborne is passionate about his business. He’s been a property developer for almost all of his working life. Once he gets his teeth into a project he says he won’t let go until he has seen it through. He is a ‘details’ man who believes you can never stop improving. That’s why he still devotes so much time to The Castle Project in the centre of Oxford.

ABOUT THE COMPANY The Oxford Castle Heritage Site is a striking social and cultural development in the centre of the city connecting into Oxford’s West End. A five acre site surrounded by walls, it incorporates the remains of Oxford Castle the ancient county gaol, and the more modern prison. Today it has been transformed into a sustainable mixed-use development comprising an art gallery, hotel, education centre, heritage visitor attraction, residential apartments, and restaurants and bars, found across the site, set around public squares and gardens, each with its own distinct character.

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Trevor Osborne, Chairman - enquiries@topgroup.co.uk Oxford Castle Ltd, Oxford Castle Management Office, 43 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY +44 (0)1865 201 657 www.oxfordcastlequarter.com @oxcastlequarter www.facebook.com/OxCastleQuarter

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CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES | VENUES

THE EXAMINATION SCHOOLS & SHELDONIAN THEATRE KAY HOGG ABOUT ME Kay has spent over 10 years working in various marketing and event management roles both within the UK and overseas in Singapore and Paris. She has worked in a number of industry sectors including agricultural, FMCG and legal. She currently works for Oxford University as Senior Event Marketing Manager. Her main responsibility is to develop external conference business across a number of buildings, including the Examination Schools and the Sheldonian Theatre. A keen cyclist, Kay recently cycled from Oxford to Edinburgh.

ABOUT THE COMPANY The Examination Schools is a beautiful, Victorian, Grade II listed building located on Oxford’s High Street. As Oxford’s largest city centre conference venue, we have 3 large rooms and 14 meeting rooms with capacity for 20-440 people. We cater for a variety of events, including large-sized academic conferences, corporate conferences, day meetings (AGMs, seminars, workshops), exhibitions, trade shows and large-sized dining (200 plus people). The Sheldonian Theatre, a sister venue of the Examination Schools, is a unique, world-class “architectural jewel of Oxford” designed by Sir Christopher Wren. It was purpose-built for University ceremonial occasions. With seating capacity for 950 people, it can accommodate a range of events, including concerts, award ceremonies, talks and lectures. Both venues offer a friendly and highly experienced support team to ensure the success of events. These two buildings can also be used together, with an opening or closing ceremony/talk at the Sheldonian and the main conference at the Examination Schools. Only a 5-minute walk from each other through Oxford's city centre streets, both buildings offer a truly unique “Oxford experience”.

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Kay Hogg, Senior Event Marketing Manager - conferences@exams.ox.ac.uk 75-81 The High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG +44 (0)1865 276 905 www.examschools.ox.ac.uk / www.sheldon.ox.ac.uk


CATERING | CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES

OXFORD FINE DINING SUE RANDALL ABOUT ME Sue Randall set up Oxford Fine Dining with Executive Head Chef Martin Bridgeman in June 2007, having enjoyed a successful 25 year career in the hotel and catering industry, working her way up to general manager and director within the Four Pillars Hotels group before moving to Conference and Facilities Manager for Oxford University. Oxford Fine Dining has since grown to be one of Oxford’s most respected event and wedding caterers. Sue’s attention to detail and passion for providing outstanding food and service combined with her communication and leadership skills provide all the necessary ingredients for a successful event, whether a corporate dinner or reception, wedding or ball in one of Oxfordshire’s stunning venues such as the Bodleian Library and Rhodes House or in a marquee in the middle of a field!

ABOUT THE COMPANY Oxford Fine Dining are event and marquee caterers for weddings‚ dinners, balls and conferences; canapé and drinks receptions; garden parties‚ pig roasts and BBQ’s; sandwich lunches and tea/coffee services. They are approved caterers to a number of Oxford and Oxford University venues, including Rhodes House‚ Bodleian Library as well as Yarnton Manor‚ Cotswold Organic Estate and Worton Park, and for events in marquees, business premises or people’s own homes. Everyone at Oxford Fine Dining understands that attention to detail every step of the way is the key to the success of any special event. They take great pride in every meal served - everything is freshly made on the premises‚ ingredients are carefully chosen locally and their professional staff offer friendly‚ efficient‚ yet discreet service.

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Sue Randall, Managing Director - suerandall@oxfordfinedining.co.uk Unit 12, Oddington Grange, Weston-On-The-Green, Oxford, Oxon, OX25 3QW +44 (0)1865 728 240 www.oxfordfinedining.co.uk www.oxfordfinediningweddings.co.uk @OFDltd www.linkedin.com/company/oxford-fine-dining-ltd www.facebook.com/pages/Oxford-Fine-Dining-Ltd/229429220424717

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CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES | CATERING

ELEGANT CUISINE MICHAEL ASHTON ABOUT ME Michael is a hospitality professional and entrepreneur and his background is exclusive hotels and speciality catering in the Home Counties. He learnt his trade in all departments over many good years in the UK, London and Europe. Michael completed his MBA at Cass Business School whilst General Manager of a 5 star hotel in Central London before deciding to go into business for himself. In 1997, he took over at what is now Elegant Cuisine in Oxfordshire.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Elegant Cuisine is one of Oxfords largest and most established specialist catering companies with over 100 fully trained employees. Established over 60 years we are preferred caterer to many of the most prestigious venues in Oxford and the Home Counties. Our reputation, which has been built over many years, means everything to us. We are fortunate to have many loyal customers both private individuals and corporations who require the services of a professional caterer on a regular basis and have chosen us over the years to make sure everything for their events will be perfect. We work hard to make everything seamless, efficient and fun so everyone attending any event is relaxed and has a great time. Over 80% of our business is repeat and we know that for every wedding we cater for we get seven more over time through recommendation or personal experience of having attended someone else’s special day and remembering us. Elegant Cuisine is also the caterer at Millets Farm Centre for over 20 years and more recently at Cornerstone Arts Centre at Didcot.

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Michael Ashton, Managing Director - enquiries@elegantcuisine.com Millets Farm Centre, Kingston Road, Frilford, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB +44 (0)1865 391 888 www.elegantcuisine.com @wickedlytasty www.linkedin.com/company/elegant-cuisine www.facebook.com/pages/Elegant-Cuisine/151431424927809


CATERING | CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES

PASSION FOR FOOD PHILIP BAKER ABOUT ME I started in the catering industry at an early age and developed a real passion and enthusiasm for fantastic flavours, ingredients and new cooking methods. I was fortunate to be taken to many of the top restaurants in London and the Home Counties, such as The Canteen, The Greenhouse, The Waterside at Bray, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and met some of the chefs who ran these establishments, who gave me some good advice. I was inspired by tasting the top quality food they served and was determined that one day I would be serving food to the same high standards. This lead to a natural progression to run my own company and I have now been in the catering industry for over twenty years and I am still passionate about food.

ABOUT THE COMPANY At Passion for Food we specialise in providing fabulous event catering for weddings, corporate events, Christmas parties and private dinners. We offer a simple, uncomplicated approach where everything revolves around the client, from talking through menus at the initial planning stages through to the 'wow, that was incredible' finale. Based in Westcott, Buckinghamshire, we have over 20 years experience in catering for events at private homes, stunning venues and places of work, providing high-quality food, offering a first-class professional and friendly service. Over the years we have learned that if you deliver exquisite dishes beautifully prepared, served by people who really care - customers remember you and come back for more.

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Philip Baker, Managing Director – philip@passion-for-food.co.uk Unit 7 a/b Upper Barn Farm, Bicester Rd, Westcott, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JX +44 (0)8452 969 226 www.passion-for-food.co.uk @passionffood www.linkedin.com/pub/philip-baker/9/a34/45 www.facebook.com/pages/Passion-for-food/254359987932998

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CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES | CONFERENCES

ARCHER YATES ASSOCIATES LTD JULIE ARCHER ABOUT ME Managing Director, Julie Archer has always worked within the hotel industry. Attention to detail comes as second nature, add creative flair and unbeatable organisational skills and you can easily see why Archer Yates Associates enjoys such an enviable reputation in the Event Management Industry. “I set up Archer Yates Associates in 1996, initially focusing on hotel consultancy projects and service skills training, which evolved into professional event management and venue finding agency. I have huge experience and proven, relevant expertise, which our clients benefit from. Now, more than ever, budget constraints have more bearing on hosting events or exhibitions. Because of my wealth of personal contacts, in Oxfordshire and across the UK, I am able to plan events that demonstrate a good return on investment.”

ABOUT THE COMPANY Archer Yates Associates Ltd is a UK event management and venue-finding agency and the Managing Agent for Meet Oxfordshire. We are a leading, professionally recognised event management company working in partnership with clients, from conception right through to completion, on all scales from an executive board meeting, to large annual conferences. Event management services include the management of online registration and hotel bookings, on site assistance, budgeting, follow-up surveys, sponsorship fund management and planning of partner programmes. We create memorable events that reflect and exceed targets and expectations.

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Julie Archer, Managing Director - julie@archer-yates.co.uk 7 Threshers Yard, West Street, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6YF +44 (0)1608 659 900 www.archer-yates.co.uk @ArcherYates www.linkedin.com/pub/julie-archer/13/46a/413


Michael Ashton Managing Director - Elegant Cuisine

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EDUCATION FURTHER EDUCATION City of Oxford College............................................................................53 SCHOOLS Tudor Hall................................................................................................54 KIDS ACTIVITIES Camp Energy..........................................................................................55

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FURTHER EDUCATION | EDUCATION

CITY OF OXFORD COLLEGE IAN FRANCIS ABOUT ME Ian is Principal of City of Oxford College – previously Oxford & Cherwell Valley College – and is a person who likes to make things happen. A big believer in new ideas, fresh thinking and the role of enterprise in vocational education, Ian’s goal is to create an innovative, vibrant college which delivers the teaching, learning and commercial experiences that people need to achieve their career goals. Before joining the college, Ian taught hospitality and ran a successful fine dining business. He started here in 2004 as curriculum manager for hospitality, travel and tourism, taking the department to an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted grade. Outside of work Ian enjoys running, cooking and playing guitar, but never at the same time, and is a loyal armchair supporter of Tottenham.

ABOUT THE COMPANY City of Oxford College is a further education college with two campuses – one in the centre of Oxford, and one in Blackbird Leys. It delivers vocational training in a wide range of career areas, and works closely with industry partners to ensure all curriculum areas deliver the skills which employers and the economy really need. The college offers programmes in vocational training, A-levels, apprenticeships, higher education, learning for leisure, and skills training for the unemployed. Previously known as Oxford & Cherwell Valley College (OCVC), City of Oxford College is part of the Activate Learning group. The group brings together secondary, further and higher education, along with workforce training, management consultancy, commercial businesses and social enterprise.

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Ian Francis, Principal - ian.francis@cityofoxford.ac.uk City of Oxford College, Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX11SA +44 (0)1865 551 007 www.cityofoxford.ac.uk @IanFrancis14 www.linkedin.com/pub/ian-francis/2a/88a/1b8

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EDUCATION | SCHOOLS

TUDOR HALL WENDY GRIFFITHS ABOUT ME I was born in a small village in South Wales and attended a grammar school in Carmarthen. I studied Zoology at Aberystwyth University and then went onto a PGCE. At school I loved Biology and it was an obvious choice for university, but my real buzz comes from working with young people. I have a determination to see the pupils in a diverse range of environments: from the laboratory to Dartmoor. I love to see them challenged and then succeed. I have always taught in single sex girls’ schools and spent most of my career in Surrey. I started in a small boarding school, Wispers School, then moved to Tormead School and did everything from Residential Housemistress to Head of Sixth Form and Senior Mistress. I then became director of studies at St Catherine's, Bramley followed by Headmistress at Tudor from 2004.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Tudor Hall School is unique in so many ways. It is a small, vibrant, full boarding and day school which definitely ‘punches above its weight’. The academic results are excellent, produced by young women who have been selected for places at the school not just on their academic ability but also their personal strengths. The girls are not of one type and this creates a community where everybody recognises its members as individuals and celebrates this. Staff work with pupils to ensure that each one is encouraged and supported to do her best. The girls are ambitious and determined to make the most of the many opportunities in school and beyond.

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Wendy Griffiths, Headmistress - admissions@tudorhallschool.com Wykham Park, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9UR +44 (0)1295 756 276 www.tudorhallschool.com @TudorHallSchool www.linkedin.com/pub/wendy-griffiths/34/ba3/609 www.facebook.com/TudorHallSchool


KIDS ACTIVITIES | EDUCATION

CAMP ENERGY BARRY GRINHAM ABOUT ME I first worked in a children's activity camp back in the Summer of '72 for a company called "Camp America". This company shipped British students to the US to staff its camps. My role was a swimming & sailing instructor - a prime job as all day was spent at the "water front" getting a tan and talking to the female American staff who loved my cockney accent. Happy days. I taught P.E. at Gosford Hill in Kidlington, but returned to camp most summers. It wasn't until the late 80's that I realised there was a market in the UK - And so Camp Energy was formed. Over the past decade it has grown in size to become today Oxfordshire's premier children's activity camp.

ABOUT THE COMPANY For over 15 years Camp Energy has remained one of the market leaders and is part of the Prime Energy Fitness Group. Right from the beginning the company has focused on providing great value and a caring and safe environment. Based in central Oxford, Camp Energy is located at Summerfields School, Summertown, where a typical day includes a variety of fun activities in the extensive grounds, arts and crafts in the on-site facilities or trips to sites such as Sahara Force India F1. All of our activities are designed to provide children with fun and challenges such as rock climbing and bushcraft not always available at schools or at home.

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Barry Grinham, Owner/Founder - barry@primeenergy.org The Old Forge Office, North Green, Kirtlington, OX5 3JZ +44 (0)1869 352 000 www.campenergy.com @barrygrinham www.linkedin.com/pub/barry-grinham/35/186/862 www.facebook.com/Campenergyuk

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Karl Leitelmayer Senior Director SME Banking - Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking

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FINANCE BANKING Coutts.......................................................................................................58 Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking................................................59-62 FINANCIAL ADVISORS NGI Finance.............................................................................................63 St. James’s Place Wealth Management...............................................64

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FINANCE | BANKING

COUTTS MAGGIE BRADLEY ABOUT ME Maggie is the Client Partner for the Coutts office in Oxford. She leads the team of bankers and is responsible for managing the office, developing the Coutts proposition in the local marketplace and has a small number of client relationships. Previously she worked for the International Client Group based in the Strand, London. Maggie has been in banking since leaving University in the 80s. Prior to Coutts, she was with Lloyds Private Banking as an Area Manager and also worked with NatWest primarily providing financial advice to private clients. Maggie is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and holds the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate and is a Member of the Chartered Securities Institute. She has also been accredited as a Regional Charity Adviser for Coutts.

ABOUT THE COMPANY The Oxford office was established in 1998. Coutts has built its reputation on understanding the needs of individuals, whatever their walk of life, and responding to them effectively and discreetly. Whether you are rapidly progressing in your career, or building your business, and are looking to build your wealth, we provide banking services to support you at Coutts. Equally, if you have built your wealth and wish to see it grow, our approach to total wealth management, supported by our approach to investments will help you achieve your goals.

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Maggie Bradley, Client Partner - maggie.bradley@coutts.com The Clarendon Suite, 120 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DF +44 (0)1865 389 039 www.coutts.com/oxford @CouttsandCo www.linkedin.com/company/coutts www.facebook.com/coutts


BANKING | FINANCE

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL BANKING KARL LEITELMAYER ABOUT ME Karl leads a team across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and West Berkshire which specialises in many sectors including property and manufacturing with a turnover of up to £25 million. He has 22 years of experience dealing within a variety of sectors, spending the last 13 years in numerous senior leadership roles within Lloyds Banking Group. He also manages the specialist Property Investment & Development team that deal with property businesses borrowing more than £1 million in business loans. Karl started his financial career at the age of 16 after being raised by an entrepreneurial family where he grew up above his parent’s shop in Surrey. He recently took part in Strictly Oxford and can now add dancing to his skills

ABOUT THE COMPANY Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking provides financial services and tailored lending solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an annual turnover of up to £25 million. With great emphasis on a long-term relationship-led approach to banking, the bank is committed to providing firms with a service that goes beyond day-to-day banking facilities. Based in offices around Oxfordshire, the well-established team of relationship managers provides locally-based support to a wide range of businesses in the area. Our relationship managers can discuss new strategies and ideas with companies and help to access other sources of guidance – from specialist divisions within the bank or other professionals in the local community. The team recognises the importance of working closely with our customers so we can fully understand their needs and meet funding requirements.

CONTACTS C Karl Leitelmayer, Senior Director SME Banking - Karl.leitelmayer@lloydsbanking.com A Lloyds Bank plc, Black Horse House, Wallbrook Court, North Hinksey Lane, Botley, Oxford OX2 0QS T +44 (0)7970 566 065 W www.lloydsbanking.com

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FINANCE | BANKING

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL BANKING NIGEL BROOKS ABOUT ME Nigel leads four business centres in and around Oxfordshire, with eight relationship managers who are responsible for more than 2,000 SME and mid markets customers. His team looks after businesses with a turnover of up to £5 million across a range of trading business sectors. Nigel was born in Oxford and started his banking career in 1979, over the past 34 years he has held a number of senior leadership positions. He previously worked in Specialist Property Finance for nine years on a property portfolio of up to £400 million, based in London and Thames Valley, before returning to Oxford in 2011 to lead Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking in the region. Nigel currently sits on the Access to Finance Forum for the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking provides financial services and tailored lending solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an annual turnover of up to £25 million. With great emphasis on a long-term relationship-led approach to banking, the bank is committed to providing firms with a service that goes beyond day-to-day banking facilities. Based in offices around Oxfordshire, the well-established team of relationship managers provides locally-based support to a wide range of businesses in the area. Our relationship managers can discuss new strategies and ideas with companies and help to access other sources of guidance – from specialist divisions within the bank or other professionals in the local community. The team recognises the importance of working closely with our customers so we can fully understand their needs and meet funding requirements.

CONTACTS C Nigel Brooks, Senior Manager Commercial, SME & Mid Markets nigel.brooks@lloydsbanking.com A Lloyds Bank plc, Black Horse House, Wallbrook Court, North Hinksey Lane, Botley, Oxford OX2 0QS T +44 (0)7919 113 275 W www.lloydsbanking.com

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BANKING | FINANCE

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL BANKING CHRISTOPHER RUSHTON ABOUT ME Chris is part of a team of 12, including nine development managers across the South of England. His team supports high calibre SMEs switching to Lloyds Banking Group. He has spent 37 years in various roles within the bank. This year Chris was appointed to senior business development manager for the Oxford area, prior to this he was a property specialist in the Key Markets team. Before moving across to Commercial Banking 15 years ago, Chris managed a number of local retail branches including Thames and Abingdon. He now works with brokers and introducers to bring in new customers across a multitude of sectors. Chris has two young children and is a parent governor at their school.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking provides financial services and tailored lending solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an annual turnover of up to £25 million. With great emphasis on a long-term relationship-led approach to banking, the bank is committed to providing firms with a service that goes beyond day-to-day banking facilities. Based in offices around Oxfordshire, the well-established team of relationship managers provides locally-based support to a wide range of businesses in the area. Our relationship managers can discuss new strategies and ideas with companies and help to access other sources of guidance – from specialist divisions within the bank or other professionals in the local community. The team recognises the importance of working closely with our customers so we can fully understand their needs and meet funding requirements.

CONTACTS C Christopher Rushton - Senior Business Development Manager Christopher.Rushton@lloydsbanking.com A Lloyds Bank plc, Black Horse House, Wallbrook Court, North Hinksey Lane, Botley, Oxford OX2 0QS T +44 (0)7921 548 482 W www.lloydsbanking.com

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FINANCE | BANKING

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL BANKING PETER ROGERS ABOUT ME Peter is a relationship director with a broad experience in manufacturing and property. Working with account manager Karen Hornsby, he deals with the dayto-day issues that affect their SME customers. He has 22 years of experience in both Commercial and Corporate banking, mainly working in the West Midlands. For the past three years Peter has been based in the Oxford office. Peter also looks after larger trading relationships which have a turnover of more than £5 million. He is the bank’s property specialist for the Oxfordshire and Newbury area in both development and investment where debt in excess of £1m is required. The Bank also includes independent schools in this sector which relies on Peter’s experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking provides financial services and tailored lending solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an annual turnover of up to £25 million. With great emphasis on a long-term relationship-led approach to banking, the bank is committed to providing firms with a service that goes beyond day-to-day banking facilities. Based in offices around Oxfordshire, the well-established team of relationship managers provides locally-based support to a wide range of businesses in the area. Relationship managers can discuss new strategies and ideas with companies and help to access other sources of guidance – from specialist divisions within the bank or other professionals in the local community. The team recognises the importance of working closely with our customers so we can fully understand their needs and meet funding requirements.

CONTACTS C Peter Rogers, Relationship Director, SME Banking - Peter.Rogers1@lloydsbanking.com A Lloyds Bank plc, Black Horse House, Wallbrook Court, North Hinksey Lane, Botley, Oxford OX2 0QS T +44 (0)7836 618 323 W www.lloydsbanking.com

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FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCE

NGI FINANCE CHRIS MORRIS ABOUT ME Chris and Maria Morris set up NGI Finance to better meet the needs of business customers by providing a more personal service with increased flexibility in the financial products they can offer by not being tied to just one high street bank/supplier. Chris specialises in all areas of business finance with 20 years’ experience in business lending across all industries. Having previously held senior positions in Scotland and the North of England, Chris ran a £100m turnover business for a major high street bank, where he managed 3 teams of managers working with business decision makers and had joint signatory authority for lending in excess of £1m. Chris has built a reputation for his understanding of the situation and ability to identify the best product and deal for each client.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Business owners prepared to look beyond their existing bank will discover that NGI Finance offers all kinds of finance including asset finance, invoice finance, commercial mortgages and unsecured business loans. From raising the money to buy cars, commercial vehicles, plant or machinery, to financing the purchase of commercial property or to simply fund the growth and expansion of your business, NGI Finance has the ability to match your needs with the right lender. No matter how large or small, how long you have been trading or what type of business you are, NGI’s objective is to get the best finance package available. NGI Finance has helped businesses secure £100m worth of funding since its inception, with most of our business coming from referrals, testament to the competitive products and outstanding level of service that we provide.

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Chris Morris, Managing Director - chris@ngifinance.co.uk 47 Larch Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AG +44 (0)8708 504 484 www.ngifinance.co.uk @NGIFinance www.linkedin.com/in/chrism1 www.facebook.com/NGIFinance

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FINANCE | FINANCIAL ADVISORS

ST. JAMES’S PLACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT MARK BARCLAY ABOUT ME Mark Barclay was invited to become a Partner of St. James’s Place Wealth Management in January 2010. Prior to this, Mark spent more than seven years at Lloyds bank gaining wide experience of financial services and private banking. Making clients’ money work better for them and their loved ones now lies at the heart of his successful Wealth Planning Practice. Mark’s financial planning services are offered through the prestigious St. James’s Place Wealth Management. This association offers him security and a high degree of choice and flexibility for providing clients with professional, expert advice regarding their financial goals. Mark’s Practice places a continual emphasis on building and maintaining trusted long-term relationships with clients via regular contact and a true understanding of individual financial situations.

ABOUT THE COMPANY St. James’s Place Wealth Management is a FTSE 250 company with over £40bn of client funds under management. As a partner of St. James’s Place Welath Management, Mark’s Practice has access to a wide variety of products and services in order to offer clients the best possible choice for their financial requirements. From his base in Oxford, Mark provides financial advice to clients across Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties. Services include: Investment planning; Retirement Planning; Onshore and Offshore Investments; Inheritance Tax Planning; Trustee Investments; Protection planning (Life, Critical Illness, Income). Mark Barclay represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the title ‘Partner’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.

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Mark Barclay, Partner - mark.barclay@sjpp.co.uk 27 Jack Straws Lane, Oxford, OX3 0DL +44 (0)1865 793 121 www.mbarclay.co.uk www.linkedin.com/pub/mark-barclay/19/70/970


Katherine Dales Managing Director - The Career Boutique

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HR RECRUITMENT The Career Boutique..............................................................................67 Allen Associates.....................................................................................68 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & COACHING HR2YOU...................................................................................................69 Crispin Rhodes Ltd..................................................................................70

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RECRUITMENT | HR

THE CAREER BOUTIQUE KATHERINE DALES ABOUT ME Katherine Dales is founder and Managing Director of The Career Boutique and is delighted to be a B4 Ambassador. Her ambition, professionalism and integrity have been a significant factor in the rapid growth and continuing success of The Career Boutique. An astute business woman, reflecting her law and psychology degree, Katherine is determined to change the somewhat tarnished image of the recruitment industry in this country through her commitment to add value to her clients and their businesses. In addition to working as an integral part of her clients’ organisations, Katherine’s team provide clients with a definitive after-sales service. A self-confessed workaholic, Katherine maintains her drive and focus with a healthy lifestyle and eagerly follows the lifestyle tips regularly posted on The Career Boutique website!

ABOUT THE COMPANY The Career Boutique offers a bespoke service for exceptional companies seeking inspirational individuals and for professional highflyers seeking career ascendancy within flourishing organisations. We specialise in recruiting for high level roles which require experience, professionalism and efficiency. Clients are provided with a high quality, individual service tailored specifically to their requirements in order to find them the most talented, ambitious and dedicated individuals that will contribute to the success of their business. Founded on the ethos that recruitment isn’t just about placing a person in a job, but more importantly about marrying candidates and companies that share the same vision and motivation to ensure a successful and fruitful partnership for both, long term.

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Katherine Dales, Managing Director - katherine@thecareerboutique.com Milton Park Innovation Centre, Building 99, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RY +44 (0)845 520 4010 www.thecareerboutique.com @careerboutique www.linkedin.com/in/katherinedales www.facebook.com/TheCareerBoutique

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HR | RECRUITMENT

ALLEN ASSOCIATES KATE ALLEN ABOUT ME In addition to being Managing Director I maintain an active recruitment role within the business. This keeps me fully up-to-date with the market and with the needs and challenges facing our clients and candidates. I started in recruitment in 1985 and confess to some frustration with some of the standards I encountered! So, when I founded Allen Associates in 1998, my experience convinced me that an emphasis on delivering a great service as opposed to a great sales technique would be both satisfying and successful. It worked and continues to work! My business ethos is not complicated. Strive to understand the needs of our clients and candidates, think about fit not fee and select and train great staff. Then lead them by example and don't ever become complacent or compromise high service standards.

ABOUT THE COMPANY We recruit for permanent and temporary roles at all levels in PA/Admin, Marketing, HR and Finance for every type of business, large and small. We have achieved Investors in People Gold status and were the first agency in Oxfordshire to become REC Audited (Recruitment and Employment Confederation). 15 years of working in Oxfordshire has given us a really in-depth knowledge of our market. This experience combined with our service ethos, and crucially, people who embrace it, is absolutely fundamental to our success. Every candidate we introduce to a client has been interviewed by a consultant face-to-face. We devote a huge amount of resource to our marketing to attract high calibre candidates and great clients. Above all we recognise that the reputation we have built will only survive if we continuously deliver an excellent service.

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Kate Allen FIRP, Managing Director - kate@allen-associates.co.uk Chatsworth House, East Point Business Park, Oxford, OX4 6LB +44 (0)1865 335 601 www.allen-associates.co.uk @allen_assoc www.linkedin.com/pub/kate-allen/6/19/692 www.facebook.com/allenassociatesoxford


PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & COACHING | HR

HR2YOU SARAH MORRIS ABOUT ME HR2YOU was founded in 2009 by Sarah Morris whose personal brand sits firmly at the centre of the organisation. Sarah believes that at the heart of successful business lies strong client relationships. This has always been a core value and has meant HR2YOU has grown year on year through recommendations, referrals, and networking. Sarah is passionate about what she does because she understands the value of HR and the value it can bring to a business. Investment in HR provides a business with the most solid foundation it can wish for; a motivated and happy workforce. It’s very rewarding work for someone who is so people-centric!

ABOUT THE COMPANY Working in partnership, Sarah and her team integrate seamlessly within the client’s organisation. The aim is not only to provide hands-on support, guidance and sensitivity but, to be a resource that understands the organisation completely, sitting at the heart of the business. This often involves on-site time whenever the need demands it, and delivery is professional, impartial, objective and practical. Modern HR needs to be proactive in helping firms optimise their use of their Human Resources. This extends far wider than simply discipline, payroll and processes. It should focus on people, and so HR2YOU works with organisations to help facilitate each individual’s personal development, helping them to be the very best that they can, and fulfil their absolute potential. The result is committed and motivated staff who are invested in their employer’s business interests, increased productivity and overall profitability

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Sarah Morris, Managing Director - sarah@hr2you.co.uk Prama House, 267 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HT +44 (0)845 838 7091 www.hr2you.co.uk @hr2you www.linkedin.com/pub/sarah-morris/21/a3a/4b www.facebook.com/pages/HR2you/154725127896331

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HR | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & COACHING

CRISPIN RHODES LTD SHARON PUGH ABOUT ME Building on the success and growing demand from small to medium-sized businesses needing outsourced HR support, and with over thirteen years’ experience as an HR practitioner gained in a variety of demanding environments, I have a vast amount of experience in all generalist areas of HR, specifically redundancy, TUPE, dealing with difficult situations and conflict resolution. I utilise my expert know-how to advise and guide a wide range of business clients through the minefield of any HR related matters. Having joined Crispin Rhodes in 2011, I develop my skills learnt in the delivery of management development programmes and absence management systems. I provide advice on terms and conditions of employment and general day-to-day employee issues within a variety of industries, including retail, professional services, charities and construction.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Our primary aim is to keep our clients out of a tribunal. In fact, no company that has followed Crispin Rhodes' advice has ever successfully been taken to a tribunal or has ever fallen foul of any HR-related legal minefield. Set up in 1998, Crispin Rhodes is a team of HR professionals to help our clients reduce the time they spend on staff-related issues. Ever-changing employment legislation requires constant vigilance and specialist knowledge. At Crispin Rhodes we use our depth of experience to provide up-to-date, expert advice. When you contact us you'll find we're very easy to talk to. We always explain why we're recommending a particular course of action, and you learn more about employing and managing people in the process. So for personnel with the personal touch, call us today.

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Sharon Pugh - sharon.pugh@crispinrhodes.co.uk 3 Fuchsia Close, Reading, Berks RG31 4RH +44 (0)118 941 4941 or +44 (0)7713 642 702 www.crispinrhodes.co.uk @CrispinRhodesSP www.linkedin.com/in/sharonpughhrreading


Anne Veck Director - Anne Veck Salons

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE GOLF Magnolia Park.........................................................................................73 HYPNOTHERAPY Linda Flanigan Hypnotherapy................................................................74 HAIR & BEAUTY Anne Veck...............................................................................................75 FITNESS Prime Energy Fitness Limited...............................................................76

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GOLF | HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE

MAGNOLIA PARK PAUL BIRD ABOUT ME As General Manager of Magnolia Park Golf Club, I relish the challenge of running a busy and successful golf club and am delighted to see our club continue to grow and build its reputation for quality and service. Last year saw us host the Jamega Pro Golf Tour & Pro Am, which was a personal achievement for me having worked closely with Jamega to bring them back to the club, and I’m delighted they have already booked to return in 2014! 2014 is set to be an ever busier year with the addition of a new hotel and the continued improvement of the course and club facilities With over 25 years experience in the golfing industry, having previously worked as European Planning & Support Manager for Taylormade and Adidas, one of the world’s leading golf companies, I have multi-functional expertise in sales, customer service, logistics and planning.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Magnolia Park Golf and Country Club is one of the country’s most challenging and picturesque golf courses. A sweeping championship 18 hole course of around 7,000 yards, it’s suitable for every golfer, whether a beginner or professional. With our purpose-built indoor custom fitting & teaching centre, all your golfing needs will be taken care of in an experienced, professional and exciting manner. Magnolia Park is also a hugely popular venue for weddings, parties, proms, meetings and conferences. It’s the perfect venue for enjoying a relaxing lunch or celebrating a special event in our lovely restaurant and function suite which seats up to 130 people and enjoys stunning views across our 200 acres of rolling Buckinghamshire countryside.

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Paul Bird, General Manager - paul@magnoliapark.co.uk Magnolia Park, Arncott Road, Boarstall, Bucks. HP18 9XX +44 (0)1844 239 700 www.magnoliapark.co.uk @MagnoliaPark1 www.linkedin.com/company/magnolia-park-golf-and-country-club www.facebook.com/magnolia.park.7

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE | HYPNOTHERAPY

LF HYPNOTHERAPY LINDA FLANIGAN ABOUT ME Linda has been a Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner since 2007. After initially graduating with languages and a post–grad in business studies, Linda had a long, successful career in Television, firstly with the BBC in London and then in Oxfordshire where she was a Director of independent TV production company, Spire Films. She also acted as a Consultant for Walker George Films, London. Having been intrigued by Hypnotherapy since her GP used it to treat her for stress-related back pain many years earlier, Linda decided to retrain and began her practice in 2007. Linda is a Registered Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy. She is married to Tom and lives in West Oxfordshire.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Helping people overcome barriers in their business or personal life is what Linda loves doing. Whether you, your staff, or a family member are struggling with fear or procrastination, lack of confidence or self-esteem, anxiety or stress, public speaking, exam or interview nerves, or simply coping with change, Linda can help individuals get things back on track. Having worked in business for many years she understands the barriers to effectiveness at work and has helped many employees regain and extend their business performance. Linda uses a variety of approaches, incorporating solution focused and cognitive behavioural theories, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) and EFT (emotional freedom techniques). She creates a tailor-made plan for each of her clients to regain focus and motivation and achieve the best outcomes.

CONTACTS C Linda Flanigan, Owner - linda@lfhypnotherapy.co.uk T +44 (0)7866 360 359 W www.lfhypnotherapy-oxfordshire.co.uk @LFlaniganHypno www.linkedin.com/in/lindaflanigan www.facebook.com/Linda.Flanigan.Hypnotherapy

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HAIR & BEAUTY | HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE

ANNE VECK SALONS ANNE VECK ABOUT ME Anne grew up in Tours, France, qualified with the Brevet Professionnel Coiffure Mixte at the Academie de Paris in 1984, moved to London in 1986 and bought her first Oxford salon in 1991. She is an expert cutter and colourist and bridal hair and avant garde hair artist. Nominated for the British Hairdressing Awards eight times, she won the Haute Coiffure Francaise Trophy at le Louvre in Paris in 2011 and in 2012 was shortlisted for the AIPP Grand Trophy - the ultimate international hairdressing accolade. Anne's hairstyles appear in all the consumer hair magazines and she enjoys teaching and presenting hairdressing to audiences worldwide as Artistic Director for Matrix. Known as Oxford's celebrity hairdresser, she welcomes you to her salons for an appointment with herself or one of her talented colleagues.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Anne Veck salons specialise in fashion forward hairdressing with the hottest cuts and colours for men and women! Our award winning salon teams are experts in wedding and party hair, hair extensions, straightening, smoothing and afro hair relaxing. Our Oxford eco salon is the first hair salon in the world to use ceramic fuel cell technology to generate power, saving energy and CO2 emissions. With water saving devices, LED lighting throughout, eco towels and ammonia free colouring, we aim to be the greenest salon we can be. The Oxford salon was a Finalist in the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2013 Innovation category and Anne Veck Bicester is one of only three local businesses to be awarded government Green Deal funding for environmental improvements. Visit Anne Veck hairdressing salons and help us help you reduce your carbon footprint!

CONTACTS C Anne Veck, Director - anne@anneveckhair.com A Anne Veck Salons, 33 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB Anne Veck Salons, 27-29 Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AN T +44 (0)1865 727 077 or +44 (0)1869 248 495 W www.anneveckhair.com @AnneVeck www.facebook.com/annevecksalon

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE | FITNESS

PRIME ENERGY FITNESS LTD BARRY GRINHAM ABOUT ME Having won my first weight-lifting championship in 1968, I've now been teaching in the fitness industry for over 40 years, and have completed in excess of 13,000 hours of personal training, plus very many more while running various successful fitness classes in this region. On moving from London to Oxfordshire, I taught P.E. at a local comprehensive school where I set up a fitness module which was then employed by the adult education centre with great success. Since leaving the teaching profession, besides working with the general public, I have had the privilege of supporting Formula 1 racing drivers, Ryder Cup golfers, champion jockeys and celebrity chefs in my role as a personal trainer. Long may it continue!

ABOUT THE COMPANY Since its origins in the 1980's, Prime Energy Fitness has grown organically, and is recognised as the longest established personal training and fitness company in the region. Some class members have been attending for over 30 years now! Our clients range from those who wish to get back into fitness to elite athletes. Training we offer includes: Home visits - Easily arranged, and where no facilities are available we make use of nature's gym – the great outdoors. Corporate fitness - On site, small group training and team training, seminars on fitness and nutrition, and sports massage. What a way to finish the week! We have access to a human performance centre, one of the best training and testing facilities in the south. We also have a team of highly qualified medical specialists at our disposal. "The best trainer around" - Eddie Jordan (BBC/Jordan Grand Prix)

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Barry Grinham, Owner/Founder - barry@primeenergy.org The Old Forge Office, North Green, Kirtlington, OX5 3JZ +44 (0)1869 352 000 www.primeenergy.org @barrygrinham www.linkedin.com/pub/barry-grinham/35/186/862 www.facebook.com/Primeenergyuk


Abdul Halim Shorkar Director-Founder - The First Floor

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IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS IT CONSULTANCY Computing Information Systems Ltd....................................................79 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Orangestripe Telecommunications.......................................................80 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Sci-Net.....................................................................................................81

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IT CONSULTANCY | IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

COMPUTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS LTD RICHARD MARSH ABOUT ME Richard joined as a director in 2008 and manages the majority of CIS IT projects. Formerly an IT consultant Richard has experience in many aspects of IT, particularly networking, security and disaster recovery. With a BSc (Hons) in Computer Systems Engineering, Richard understands how software and hardware interact at every level. Richard now also has the highest levels of VMware certification. Richard has directed IT for larger corporations such as Autonomy (now a HP Company) taking them through mergers and acquisitions. He has also helped to start and build smaller companies on very small budgets, assisting growth from start-up through to IPO, the most successful being blinkx (BLNX); the worlds largest and most advanced video search engine. Richard has worked across the USA and Europe but is now concentrating his skills on cloud and the SME market, delivering custom solutions to every company.

ABOUT THE COMPANY CIS is a traditional IT consultancy business, running for over 20 years in Oxfordshire with over 285 key customers worldwide. We Provide the personal touch and make IT actually work for each individual company, this has always been our main business goal. With our latest offering of private cloud computing, our product ‘vBubble’ has launched with great success and is seeing a large uptake, again a custom solution to meet each individual business, this is what we do best. We love to talk to companies and show them what we could do for them to make things faster, smoother, and more efficient, normally with a cost saving too.

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Richard Marsh, Director - sales@cisltd.com Gainfield House, Gainfield, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8QQ +44 (0)1367 700 555 www.cisltd.com

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IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS | TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ORANGE STRIPE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NIGEL PURSALL ABOUT ME Working in the telecoms world has allowed me to work with some great business people in and around Oxfordshire. Birmingham born and still a suffering Villa supporter...married to Dawn, a Baggies supporter, how on earth did I manage that. Four glamorous and all grown up daughters. I spent a number of years in Australia implementing telecoms systems in some of the most remote outback towns of New South Wales. My iPod includes music from Dolly Parton to Def Leppard. A keen road cyclist and currently training for the RideLondon100 event starting from the Olympic stadium in August.

ABOUT THE COMPANY OrangeStripe are a provider of business voice & data systems and services through our business partnerships with major suppliers Samsung UK and the BT Wholesale Channel. This powerful combination enables OrangeStripe to provide any solution any business is ever likely to need. We have witnessed the telecoms industry and associated technologies evolve beyond recognition since the mid 80’s. The features & benefits of a corporate size system are now cost effectively available to SME. Our hosted voice over IP service, SipStream, is free to set up with low monthly rental. SipStream is highly featured, inclusive of voice mail with email notification, call recording and divert facilities. Servicing Oxfordshire and bordering counties, the team at OrangeStripe are passionate at delivering what we promise and our client retention is testament to this. Our editorial series entitled ‘Engineers with Vision’ in B4 has covered a range of topics demonstrating how a well thought out telecoms solution can help with key day to day business functions.

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Nigel Pursall, Sales Director - nigel.pursall@orangestripe.co.uk 25 Pure Offices, Kembrey Park, Swindon, SN2 8BW +44 (0)8008 49 43 49 www.orangestripe.co.uk www.linkedin.com/company/orange-stripe-telecommunications


BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE | IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SCI-NET DUNCAN FERGUSSON ABOUT ME Duncan is Founder and Lead Consultant for Sci-Net Business Solutions. Sci-Net specialise in implementing and supporting financial & business management software for small and medium sized businesses. He has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience over the years, during and since he was a finance and operations director for a distribution and manufacturing company. He brings together his combination of business and technical skills to communicate and deliver significant and tangible operational and business efficiencies, through the software and implementation services Sci-Net offer. The first systems Duncan implemented were back in the early 90's in Oxford and London, he now has over twenty years’ experience working with a variety of businesses and industries. Sci-Net now works with companies throughout the UK delivering solutions built around Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Sage 200.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Based in the heart of the UK in North Oxfordshire, Sci-Net Business Solutions is a leading Microsoft Dynamics NAV Gold Partner as well as a Sage Partner and Developer. We have 20 years’ experience in providing financial & business management ERP solutions to small and medium organisations throughout the UK. Our ethos is about knowledge and experience with a strong foundation based firmly on genuine customer service. Our broad experience in a range of industries and understanding of client requirements coupled with our best of breed methodologies allow us to offer true value for money with professional and successful implementations. When partnering with Sci-Net you will get a host of extra features and functionality added to your system free of charge to save you time and money.

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Duncan Fergusson, Managing Director - info@sci-net.co.uk 5 Lakeside Business Park, Middle Aston, Bicester, Oxford, OX25 5PP +44 (0)1869 349 949 www.sci-net.co.uk @SciNetLtd www.linkedin.com/company/sci-net-ltd www.facebook.com/scinetUK

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Alex Minchin Managing Director - Zest Digital Ltd

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN MARKETING B4 Magazine...........................................................................................84 Marketing Sense.....................................................................................85 AWM Branding........................................................................................86 Adapt Communications.........................................................................87 Strangebrew............................................................................................88 WEB PERFORMANCE White.net.................................................................................................89 Zest Digital Ltd.........................................................................................90 WEBSITES Alberon....................................................................................................91 Obergine..................................................................................................92 PUBLIC RELATIONS O Consultancy..........................................................................................93 Papa Romeo Public Relations Ltd.........................................................94 Nobleword..............................................................................................95 TELEMARKETING Lingo Telemarketing..............................................................................96 BUSINESS CONSULTANTS Heart of Business....................................................................................97 PRINTING Amberley Court Associates Ltd.............................................................98

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | MARKETING

TINA ROSSER Events Director / Accountant LORNA DODSON Operations Director KEITH SIMPSON Senior Designer COLIN ROSSER Chairman ROB SCOTCHER Designer / Photographer DARIA MONTELLA Social Media Rep. EDWARD ROSSER Office Assistant SUE ROSSER Credit Control MADDY BARBER Vouch Customer Services RICHARD ROSSER Managing Director Left to right:

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MARKETING | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

MARKETING SENSE JO SENSECALL ABOUT ME Having graduated with a 1st class BA (Hons) Business Studies degree specialising in marketing, Jo worked at senior marketing level for UK and European companies before setting up Marketing Sense in 2007, keen to share her knowledge and passion for marketing with a wider range of organisations. Jo is a highly-skilled marketing professional with particular experience in developing successful communication strategies to build brands, markets and sales by developing marketing solutions which draw on her strong business development and communication skills. Jo’s experience spans 30 years in marketing, during which time she has acquired a wealth of expertise in marketing strategy and communication planning as well as managing web, design and social marketing agencies to provide an integrated approach to marketing for her clients.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Marketing Sense provides outsourced marketing management to help businesses to grow through effective marketing and marketing planning. We act as a catalyst for organisations who are serious about marketing but who don’t have the in-house expertise to deliver it or who are not ready to employ a full time marketing manager. Whatever the reason, Marketing Sense can provide the marketing expertise to help your business grow, using a mix of social media, digital marketing, PR and more traditional techniques. We work with you to create your marketing strategy aligned to your business goals. We then plan, build, implement and measure your marketing activities for you using tactics that deliver clear, consistent messages and create measurable results.

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Jo Sensecall, Managing Director - jo@marketing-sense.co.uk The Barn, Birches Farmhouse, Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX29 5RY +44 (0)7772 085 578 www.marketing-sense.co.uk @josensecall @marketingsense1 www.linkedin.com/pub/jo-sensecall/11/535/634

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | MARKETING

AWM BRANDING ALUN WILLIAMS ABOUT ME Alun is an ex-Corporate Marketing Director who is proud to have been running his business branding agency in Oxfordshire for the past 15 years. He has been an Associate Lecturer in the Business School at Oxford Brookes University and is a Director of the Faringdon Academy of Schools. He has a strategic approach to branding, wanting to understand the business objectives and set the direction before jumping into the detail. The clear ethos of his business is based on fun, fairness and creativity. Alun’s key skills are his ability to understand the distinctive elements of a client’s business, keeping a fresh, independent perspective and adding value to the company.

ABOUT THE COMPANY AWM Branding is a business branding agency focused on three key areas: brand strategy, brand design and brand communication. We define a distinctive brand strategy for our clients that sets them apart; make them more visible with precision brand design across the full corporate identity; and send out clear messages through targeted brand communications, across web, social and print platforms. Added value branding for business: we engineer your company brand to make it remarkable. For us 'added value branding' is the opposite of those who do not believe that branding works in B2B (business to business): we do with a passion. Branding is not just the domain of consumer and retail, it is a key element of business growth.

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Alun Williams, Owner - alun@awmbranding.com 24 Berners Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7NP +44 (0)1865 522 680 or +44 (0)7740 031 582 www.awmbranding.com @AlunAWM www.linkedin.com/company/awm-branding www.facebook.com/AWMbranding


MARKETING | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

ADAPT COMMUNICATIONS TRACEY JEFFERIES ABOUT ME Tracey Jefferies owns marketing communications company Adapt Communications. A natural people person, Tracey is well suited to a career in communications and has run her own consultancy for 11 years. “People, what they do and why they do it, fascinate me. So a career talking with, or about people and their brands seemed an obvious fit and I love it! Success for me is all about the client. Getting good exposure, improving their strategic direction in terms of the marketing mix, driving more traffic to their website and ultimately increasing sales is what drives me.” Tracey also lectures on marketing for Abingdon and Witney College and is a Trustee of ARCh Oxfordshire – an Oxon charity that works with school children to encourage a love of reading.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Adapt Communications is a reliable and agile Oxfordshire based, full-service, marketing communications agency, dedicated to making sure your company continues to adapt the way it communicates, in order to drive sales and grow your business Adapt Communications helps you decide which methods of communication will be most effective to help your business raise its profile, increase the level of enquiries and most importantly drive sales. Services include: Brand development, strategic and tactical marketing, social media training and strategy, web design and build, print and graphic design, PR and copywriting.

CONTACTS C Tracey Jefferies - tracey.jefferies@adapt.co T +44 (0)845 459 1007 / +44 (0)7766 755 622 W www.adapt.co @adaptcomms www.linkedin.com/company/adapt-communications

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | MARKETING

STRANGEBREW PHIL STRACHAN ABOUT ME Phil is one of a rare breed, almost uniquely combining over 14 years Clientside experience with over 20 years on the Consultancy-side specialising in the areas of Branding, Identity and Graphic Design. For almost 18 years, Phil has run his own Consultancies and has been instrumental in creating, relaunching, refreshing, revitalising and rejuvenating many global brands and household names. Born in Glasgow, but having once spent 10 years running his business in London, Phil now offers what he calls “London quality at Glasgow prices” – a claim strongly supported by his plentiful testimonials – across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Through a process of Business and Brand Alchemy, Strangebrew adds value to Businesses and Brands of all shapes and sizes by helping them to Think Brand – not bland in order to help them to stand out from the crowd and avoid jumping on the blandwagon. Whether you are a new start-up or an established business or brand, we will help you to connect, communicate and engage effectively with your target market. Our portfolio of services ranges from Business and Brand Positioning and Propositions through to Name Generation, Corporate and Brand Identities, Business Card and Stationery Design, Packaging Design, Brochure Design, Advertising, Signage and Website Design. By identifying your ‘Vital Spark’ - what makes you different and can provide a source of competitive advantage – Strangebrew will ensure that you have a strong, compelling and sustainable Brand rather than just A.N.Other bland.

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Phil Strachan, Business Founder & Owner – phil@strangebrew.co.uk The Melting Pot, Upton Cottage, Milestone Avenue, Charvil, Berkshire, RG10 9TN +44 (0)7770 753 975 www.thinkbrandnotbland.co.uk


WEB PERFORMANCE | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

WHITE.NET STUART TOFTS ABOUT ME Stuart has been running White (formerly SEOptimise) since 2007 and has managed its dramatic growth to date. His efforts were recognised last year when the company appeared in the Deloitte Fast 50 as the 9th fastest growing company in the country and the 74th in EMEA. White also came second in the South East and first in the Internet category.

ABOUT THE COMPANY White.net, previously SEOptimise, is a leading digital marketing agency that helps move businesses forward through an innovative approach to marketing businesses online. With an award-winning blog and a team of driven, forwardthinking consultants, White offers a successful combination of agency experience and an in-house level of client business knowledge. The White.net team works on a mix of digital marketing projects, including search engine optimisation, pay-per-click, branded content and web analytics. Operating from the Oxford Science Park, White’s clients range in sector, from finance to travel and retail and include MORE TH>N, Deloitte, M & G, Miele, Audley Travel, and Nominet.

CONTACTS C Stuart Tofts, Managing Director - stuart@seoptimise.com A The Magdalen Centre, 1 Robert Robinson Avenue, The Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GA T +44 (0)1865 784 123 W www.white.net @whitedotnet

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | WEB PERFORMANCE

ZEST DIGITAL LTD ALEX MINCHIN ABOUT ME Alex Minchin is the founder and Managing Director of Zest Digital Limited. Alex is a passionate young business owner who helps businesses to identify opportunities and reach new customers through multi-channel digital marketing campaigns Alex starting his venture into digital at the tender age of 12 when he built his very first website. Aged 14 Alex went on to develop an interest in search engine marketing, subsequently selling his first website at just 15 years old. Alex went on to found Zest Digital Limited in the summer of 2010, and is currently the Haines Watts Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 for the county of Oxfordshire.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Zest Digital have established themselves as one of the most exciting and fastest growing digital marketing agencies in Oxfordshire. Zest support in-house marketing teams with the planning and implementation of digital marketing strategies to engage new customers and increase brand awareness and recognition. Their work spans across national and international campaigns, and helps their clients to stand out from their competitors to achieve a market advantage. Services and capabilities include; search engine & social media marketing, content marketing, strategic consultancy, web development (including mobile and tablet).

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Alex Minchin, Managing Director - hello@zestdigital.com 7 Grange Farm Mews, Station Road, Launton, Oxfordshire, OX26 5DX +44 (0)1865 684 999Â www.zestdigital.com @ZestDigital www.facebook.com/ZestDigital


WEBSITES | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

ALBERON TIM AULT ABOUT ME Tim gained a Classics degree at Durham University. He then spent several years teaching a range of subjects, including Classics, Music, EFL and Computing. In a parallel career Tim worked as a software developer in various sectors including banking and education. After a stint living in Italy, Tim moved to Oxford in the mid-1990s and founded Alberon in 2002. As Managing Director of Alberon, Tim enjoys working with local businesses and has overseen over 250 website and software projects. He understands the importance and benefits of improving online marketing and business processes through the effective and innovative use of IT solutions. Outside work Tim is an active member of North Oxford Tennis Club where he captains one of the Men’s teams. He also sings in a number of local choirs..

ABOUT THE COMPANY Alberon designs and builds high quality websites and software for businesses and other organisations in and around Oxfordshire. We’re a team of 12 experienced IT professionals based in central Oxford. We take pride in developing effective systems to meet our customers’ needs. Our aim is to deliver top quality systems, on time and to budget. Services offered include identity and branding, website design and development, online marketing, bespoke software and app development. We can provide hosting and support for existing systems. Alberon has worked for a wide range of local businesses. We have particular experience in the science, technology, health, education and not-for-profit sectors.

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Tim Ault, Managing Director - info@alberon.co.uk 8 Standingford House, 26 Cave Street, Oxford, OX4 1BA +44 (0)1865 794 009 www.alberon.co.uk @AlberonOxford www.linkedin.com/in/timault3 www.facebook.com/AlberonOxford

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | WEBSITES

OBERGINE JEREMY ANDERSON ABOUT ME Jeremy is a founding partner of Obergine and is responsible for client services and digital strategy. With over 16 years as a digital marketing professional Jeremy is expert across the full digital business lifecycle. From business case development through to scoping, planning and delivery to marketing and evaluation – Jeremy has delivered digital and mobile marketing solutions for brands that include Nielsen, Oxford University Press, Radox, AstraZeneca, American Express and Greenpeace. From 1997 to 2004 Jeremy worked for Oxford’s leading digital agency - Domino Systems – initially as a consultant and finally as Client Services Director. He then worked for two of the UK’s largest marketing agencies - Ogilvy and TMW.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Obergine is an award winning creative web design & digital marketing agency. Our guiding principles and values focus us to be aspirational in our creative thinking and execution but firmly grounded in the commercial world. We are relentlessly obsessive about making sure that the websites, mobile sites, mobile apps, web apps and marketing campaigns we create fulfil our client’s business objectives. Since 2006, the company has an impressive reputation of delivering content managed e-commerce, campaign and corporate mobile/web sites and applications supported by marketing campaigns for both the B2B and B2C markets. We are proud to count Nielsen, Concha y Toro, Oxford University Press, University of Oxford, Cono Sur Vineyards & Winery and Unipart amongst our clients.

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Jeremy Anderson, Client Services Director - jeremy@obergine.com The Jam Factory, Oxford OX1 1HU +44 (0)1865 245 777 or +44 (0)7718 781 189 www.obergine.com @obergine www.linkedin.com/company/obergine www.facebook.com/obergine.agency


PUBLIC RELATIONS | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

O CONSULTANCY OLIVIA LANE-NOTT ABOUT ME For more than a decade, O Consultancy's founder Olivia Lane-Nott worked in London, both agency side and in-house, for some top and high-profile business and consumer brands ranging from a global property consultancy to a premium restaurant group. She set up her own Oxfordshire-based consultancy in 2011 with the ethos: "To make marketing, PR and communications simple: making them work for brands to increase their revenues." She aims to keep everything simple, not baffle clients with jargon. She is plain talking and uses her love for business, experience, contacts and common-sense approach to successfully answer her clients' briefs.

ABOUT THE COMPANY O Consultancy gives clear, considered and innovative communications consultancy to brands. We help clients: - grow their brand and business - innovate, lead and stand out from their competitors - reach more clients and customers - use marketing, PR and social media to help win more business

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Olivia Lane-Nott MCIPR MCIM, Director - olivia@oconsultancy.com The Gables, 18 Astrop Road, Kings Sutton, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX17 3PG +44 (0)1295 811 781 or +44 (0)7968 081 128 www.oconsultancy.com @oconsultancy www.linkedin.com/pub/olivia-lane-nott/11/b94/291

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | PUBLIC RELATIONS

PAPA ROMEO PR LTD CLAIRE THOMPSON ABOUT ME Claire is Managing Director of Papa Romeo with over 18 years experience working in PR, marketing and publishing. Results-driven and commercially astute, Claire brings effective, non-conformist solutions to every PR campaign, whilst ensuring integration with the broader marketing strategy and communications. Creative and resourceful in crafting client PR opportunities, she drives execution with a strategic focus and with a belief that the big picture always wins. Extensive ‘client-side’ experience in senior PR roles means Claire has a greater appreciation and understanding of the commercial and organisational dynamics that affect a PR campaign that some ‘agency’ people can lack. Her experience includes working in London, nationally, regionally and internationally in New York and New Zealand.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Papa Romeo is an ambitious, independent PR agency based in North Oxfordshire with an impressive track record of growth in the B2B and B2C sectors. They work with local businesses as well as large national and international organisations spanning a wide range of business sectors. The team thrive on the variety of clients they work with whether it be property, legal or accountancy and events companies to name a few. Papa Romeo work in partnership with their clients to provide highly targeted PR campaigns incorporating both traditional and digital media outlets to reach broader groups and influence web-based communities.

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Claire Thompson, Managing Director - claire@paparomeopr.com 207 Broughton Road, Banbury Oxon OX16 9RQ +44 (0)7811 339 577 www.paparomeopr.com


PUBLIC RELATIONS | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

NOBLEWORD MATTHEW NOBLE WRIGHT ABOUT ME After 20 years working in the City in various fields - accountancy, analysis, and equity sales - I left to pursue my love of writing, and set up Nobleword in 2012. My understanding of how businesses work, combined with the ability to simplify complex ideas, whilst working to tight deadlines, allows me to create a competitive edge when producing copy. As a qualified management accountant, and ex-City analyst, I am used to understanding business drivers. This is extremely useful when married to the need to communicate a message succinctly, especially if the business owners themselves are not sure what that message should be ! Having lived abroad in various countries whilst growing up, I was lucky enough to discover a gift for languages - French, Portuguese, and Dutch to name three. However, English has always remained my passion, and now as a copywriter and a reviewer for InOxford magazine, I'm lucky enough to be doing something that I genuinely love

ABOUT THE COMPANY Nobleword celebrates the written word, in all its many forms – copy for websites, slogans for adverts, pitches for press releases, editing for books… .the list is literally endless, as long as it involves writing. We have learnt to stick to what we’re best at – writing – and have partnered with other experts to deliver one-stop shop solutions. So, for example, rather than having to source copywriting from one place (Nobleword hopefully!), and then press release distribution from another, we take care of everything, and so remain accountable for the end result. This commitment to delivery for customers is the basis of everything we do.

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Matthew Noble Wright – mattnoble@nobleword.co.uk 34 Magnolia Dene, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Bucks HP15 7QE +44 (0)7500 531 485 www.nobleword.co.uk @mattnoble45 www.linkedin.com/pub/matt-noble/61/158/529

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | TELEMARKETING

LINGO TELEMARKETING LTD SU COPELAND ABOUT ME Su is Managing Director at Lingo Telemarketing Ltd and has a unique blend of sales and marketing expertise spanning over 25 years. Her cross-sector experience; includes working for National Gallery Publications Ltd, international travel, selling to television stations in DRTV and five years as Business Development and Marketing Manager for local automotive software company, Ebbon-Dacs. During this time, she helped grow the company from start-up to a successful international operation, with blue-chip clients such as Hitachi Lease & Bank of Scotland, and helped to secure their partnership with Microsoft. Su is approachable, results-driven and collaborative. Through her company and agency experience she is adept at advising and securing the right sort of business for clients.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Lingo is a quality B2B telemarketing company offering a flexible, professional and intelligent service. The company takes care to employ high calibre individuals with strong commercial experience who focus on quality of results and have personality on the phone. Key services offered are: Lead generation / Appointment setting / Telesales / Market research / Event support / Channel & Partner communications / Database sourcing. Lingo provides national telesales support for a large pharmaceutical company – and therefore has a specialist team trained in this market. The company also has particular strengths in supporting the technology, telecoms, commercial property, professional services and marketing services sectors.

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Su Copeland, Managing Director - su.copeland@lingotelemarketing.com Suite 1a, The Courtyard, Worton Park, Cassington, Oxfordshire, OX29 4SX. +44 (0)1865 886 340 or +44 (0)7891 400 305 www.lingotelemarketing.com @lingoltd www.linkedin.com/company/lingo-telemarketing www.facebook.com/lingotelemarketing


BUSINESS CONSULTANT | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

HEART OF BUSINESS JACKIE JARVIS ABOUT ME I have been a business development mentor for the past 10 years, following a 15 year career in sales & marketing. Having experienced life in both the corporate and small business worlds, I find that I can relate at first-hand to the common problems faced by business owners. I have learnt my business lessons both by doing it myself and by observing others in action, learning as much from my mistakes as from my successes along the way. I gain a huge amount of satisfaction from helping businesses to grow, and from supporting the owners on their personal journeys.

ABOUT THE COMPANY I set up Heart of Business in 2014 to build upon the great results my clients had been achieving from my business development mentoring. Heart of Business is comprised of a team of business mentors, who have all subscribed to the company’s mission and core values; i.e. to inspire and to deliver mutually-beneficial results for all stakeholders. Heart of Business also includes a network of approved partners, to help our clients realise their specific needs, be it skill-building (e.g. ‘How to sell effectively) using Expert Trainers, or specialist help (e.g. website design, telemarking...etc) using Approved Delivery Partners. If you are worried about the potential costs - don’t be. There are government grants available for most businesses - just ask us, and we’ll be happy to talk you through the process.

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Jackie Jarvis, Managing Director – Jackie@heart-of-business.com Thames House, High St, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0BP +44 (0)1491 833 222 www.heart-of-business.com

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | PRINTING

AMBERLEY COURT ASSOCIATES LTD LISA GOODE ABOUT ME Lisa founded Amberley Court Associates Ltd after serving 13 years at Stones The Printers with the last 5 years as Client Service Manager. Lisa brings a broad range of operations, project management and business leadership experience. Partnering with clients, Lisa is responsible for ensuring that design and print orders are delivered on time and surpassing all clients’ expectations with quality. Liaising with designers and production teams and the client is a pivotal role which requires excellent management skills. Lisa is also responsible for creating and maintaining exceptional bespoke print and packaging, developing new finishing ideas and techniques that enhance the printed product. Lisa has lived in Oxfordshire most of her life with her family and enjoys eating out, fine wines and partying!

ABOUT THE COMPANY Amberley Court Associates Ltd is a passionate design and print company dedicated to the art of print in all forms and formats. We are dedicated to enhancing all graphic design in print form. Our passion with ink on paper, distinctive materials and specialist finishes is what enables us to produce the optimum printed product for our clients brands.

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Lisa Goode, Owner - lgoode@amberleycourtassociates.co.uk 5 Hillside Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9YT +44 (0)7767 424 000 www.amberleycourtassociates.co.uk


Andrew Fraser Greenwood Group Managing Director - Scottfraser

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PROPERTY & BUILDING PROPERTY CONSULTANTS Breckon & Breckon....................................................................101-103 Scottfraser..................................................................................104-107 Kemp & Kemp...........................................................................108-109 RESIDENTIAL Kemp & Kemp.....................................................................................110 Strutt & Parker......................................................................................111 ESTATE AGENTS Penny & Sinclair.........................................................................112-115 Carter Jonas................................................................................116-117 LETTING AGENTS College and County...................................................................118-119 Premier Letting........................................................................120-121 North Oxford Property Services........................................................122 Finders Keepers...................................................................................123 BUSINESS PARKS Begbroke Science Park.............................................................124-125 Oxford Innovation......................................................................126-127 BUILDING Ridge & Partners LLP..........................................................................128 Savvy Group.......................................................................................129 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AGENTS VSL & Partners....................................................................................130

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PROPERTY CONSULTANTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

BRECKON & BRECKON KEITH STACEY ABOUT ME Keith started his career in property back in 1986 as a trainee with Breckon & Breckon. Having caught the travelling bug he spent a year travelling to then return and specialise in property development. He took his seat back at Breckon & Breckon in 1995 and was made a partner in 1999 subsequently taking full control of the company in 2005. Keith is very well known within the Oxford property sector and has a passion for excellence. He has pioneered many new initiatives such as being one of the first to introduce virtual tours in their infancy and to incorporate Google maps in to their website. One of the more recent ideas was to employ a fulltime professional photographer to ensure the highest standards are maintained with presentation, a decision which has given huge benefits to their clients.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Breckon & Breckon’s network offers a wealth of knowledge and experience from some of the finest property professionals in the county. With six offices throughout Oxfordshire covering sales, letting and management, land and planning, asset management – providing expertise on rural and commercial management and also incorporating our block management business – and Oxford Apartments, a specialist agency dealing solely with apartment sales. The Breckon & Breckon brand is very well established and is associated with quality, reliability and exceptional customer service. Much of their business comes from recommendation and they have always been at the forefront of the property business.

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Keith Stacey, Partner - keith@breckon.co.uk City Centre Office +44 (0)1865 244 735 www.breckon.co.uk @Breckonlettings www.linkedin.com/pub/keith-stacey/17/977/a59 www.facebook.com/pages/Breckon-Breckon/219712204707362

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

BRECKON & BRECKON GREG BARNES ABOUT ME Greg set up the Letting & Management division of Breckon & Breckon having entered the property business some 14 years earlier. Having worked predominantly within Oxfordshire during that time he built up a strong reputation and rapidly grew the business in to a key area for the company. Greg is professionally qualified and employs a professional and enthusiastic team with a Head Office in Beaumont Street in the heart of Oxford, an office in Headington and also Witney and Woodstock providing strong coverage throughout Oxfordshire. Clients range from individuals to large corporations and the benefit of independence gives the ability to tailor services to individual needs and provide personal service.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Breckon & Breckon’s network offers a wealth of knowledge and experience from some of the finest property professionals in the county. With six offices throughout Oxfordshire covering sales, letting and management, land and planning, asset management – providing expertise on rural and commercial management and also incorporating our block management business – and Oxford Apartments, a specialist agency dealing solely with apartment sales. The Breckon & Breckon brand is very well established and is associated with quality, reliability and exceptional customer service. Much of their business comes from recommendation and they have always been at the forefront of the property business.

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Greg Barnes, Managing Director - greg.barnes@breckon.co.uk Headington Office +44 (0)1865 763 999 www.breckon.co.uk @Breckonlettings www.linkedin.com/pub/greg-barnes/20/227/134 www.facebook.com/pages/Breckon-Breckon/219712204707362


PROPERTY CONSULTANTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

BRECKON & BRECKON KATIE LEPPARD ABOUT ME Katie set up the Asset Management & Consultancy division of Breckon & Breckon in 2009 having previously been a Partner in a national firm of Chartered Surveyors. Having qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in Cheshire she has been based in Oxford for over 14 years and has grown the Asset Management division to a team of five who manage assets and provide professional services for a broad range of clients across the residential, commercial, and rural property sectors. Katie’s team also specialise in residential block management, a niche service which has grown considerably since setting it up in 2009 to a business with over 1000 units. Being professionally qualified as a chartered surveyor also enables Katie to undertake lease extension and collective enfranchisement valuations on behalf of our clients providing added value to the service.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Breckon & Breckon’s network offers a wealth of knowledge and experience from some of the finest property professionals in the county. With six offices throughout Oxfordshire covering sales, letting and management, land and planning, asset management – professionally managing and valuing residential, rural and commercial property across Oxfordshire and beyond and Oxford Apartments, a specialist agency dealing solely with apartment sales. The Breckon & Breckon brand is very well established and is associated with quality, reliability and exceptional customer service. Much of their business comes from recommendation and they have always been at the forefront of the property business.

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Katie Leppard MRICS, Director (Asset Management) - katie@breckon.co.uk 13 Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LP +44 (0)1865 261 222 www.breckon.co.uk @Breckonlettings www.linkedin.com/pub/katie-leppard/10/560/288 www.facebook.com/pages/Breckon-Breckon/219712204707362

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

SCOTTFRASER DAVID BLYTHMAN ABOUT ME David Blythman joined forces with scottfraser in 2005 to create a marketleading residential sales practise. It was an ambitious move that came as a response to client need for a high quality, transparent sales service. David was an obvious choice to ensure success having worked in the property industry for over thirty years, principally at large estate agencies in London and Oxford. scottfraser Estate Agents was an immediate success with strong levels of new business driven by recommendations from buyers, sellers and local professionals. Growth has always come through word of mouth, from one satisfied customer to another. David and his team believe that every client is unique, and that exceptional service should be standard.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Specialising in high quality homes to buy and to let in key locations throughout Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds we have developed a versatile and comprehensive property consultancy. With two estate agent and four letting agency offices in Oxford and Witney as well as a bespoke Head Office complex comprising buy-to-let investment services, marketing and accounts. We pride ourselves on being experts in our field, providing innovative service and transparent advice to our clients. Our services include: Residential sales • Professional lettings & property management • Student lettings & property management • Buy-to-let investment • Land & new homes • Project management • Design, refurbishment & furnishing • Mortgages & private finance • Conveyancing Our success and continued growth come from attention to detail, a high quality portfolio of properties and, most importantly, from referrals from satisfied customers.

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David Blythman, Managing Director - sales@scottfraser.co.uk 77 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AA +44 (0)1865 759 500 www.scottfraser.co.uk @scottfraseruk www.linkedin.com/company/scott-fraser-limited www.facebook.com/scottfraserltd


PROPERTY CONSULTANTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

SCOTTFRASER JOHN GEBBELS ABOUT ME As scottfraser’s Property Investment Manager John is responsible for coordinating property searches and the acquisition of prime buy to let property for our UK based and overseas investment clients. John also liaises closely with local Estate Agents and Developers in order to secure early and ‘off plan’ opportunities for our clients. John has an extensive knowledge and over ten years experience in the property industry having worked previously both in central London and Oxford city.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Specialising in high quality homes to buy and to let in key locations throughout Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds we have developed a versatile and comprehensive property consultancy. With two estate agent and four letting agency offices in Oxford and Witney as well as bespoke Head Office complex comprising buy-to-let investment services, marketing and accounts. We pride ourselves on being experts in our field, providing innovative service and transparent advice to our clients. Our services include: Residential sales • Professional lettings & property management • Student lettings & property management • Buy-to-let investment • Land & new homes • Project management • Design, refurbishment & furnishing • Mortgages & private finance • Conveyancing Our success and continued growth come from attention to detail, a high quality portfolio of properties and, most importantly, from referrals from satisfied customers.

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John Gebbels, Property Investment Manager - john@scottfraser.co.uk 10 Lime Tree Mews, 2 Lime Walk, Headington, OX3 7DZ +44 (0)1865 760 055 www.scottfraser.co.uk @scottfraseruk www.linkedin.com/company/scott-fraser-limited www.facebook.com/scottfraserltd

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

SCOTTFRASER ANDREW FRASER GREENWOOD ABOUT ME When Andrew founded scottfraser in 1998, the focus was the acquisition of residential property and land for investment clients in the UK and overseas. Andrew’s core value is responding to the needs of clients, which has allowed scottfraser to grow. He is proud that scottfraser is the only agency in Oxford to specialise in a range of high-quality services from residential sales and lettings, land and new homes, project management and refurbishment, and property search and acquisitions. His passion has created a unique company where sales and lettings co-exist, making scottfraser an innovative market leader.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Specialising in high quality homes to buy and to let in key locations throughout Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds we have developed a versatile and comprehensive property consultancy. With two estate agent and four letting agency offices in Oxford and Witney as well as a bespoke Head Office complex comprising buy-to-let investment services, marketing and accounts. We pride ourselves on being experts in our field, providing innovative service and transparent advice to our clients. Our services include: Residential sales • Professional lettings & property management • Student lettings & property management • Buy-to-let investment • Land & new homes • Project management • Design, refurbishment & furnishing • Mortgages & private finance • Conveyancing Our success and continued growth come from attention to detail, a high quality portfolio of properties and, most importantly, from referrals from satisfied customers.

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Andrew Fraser Greenwood, Group Managing Director - lettings@scottfraser.co.uk 10 Lime Tree Mews, 2 Lime Walk, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DZ +44 (0)1865 760 055 www.scottfraser.co.uk @scottfraseruk www.linkedin.com/company/scott-fraser-limited www.facebook.com/scottfraserltd


PROPERTY CONSULTANTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

NICOLA HORNER Associate Director A second generation estate agent, Nicola began her career carrying out viewings during her school holidays and went onto work for a large corporate agent managing a lettings office in Oxford. Nicola joined scottfraser in 2007 and during this time has passed the Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying at the College of Estate Management. Nicola is known for her intelligence, knowledge and integrity. In the summer of 2013, Nicola was appointed Associate Director and moved to the existing Summertown office to launch a dedicated sales team in North Oxford, alongside the successful lettings team. Nicola’s transition will enable scottfraser to be the first multi-branch sales operation in the city to offer a seamless service without boundaries, creating a city ‘hub’. E summertownsales@scottfraser.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 553 900

MICHAEL JOUBERT Associate Director Michael has been at scottfraser for 12 years and has managed the lettings teams in East Oxford, Headington and Summertown. Now Associate Director and based in Summertown, Michael is always seeking new opportunities and ways of making the experience of his landlords both positive and rewarding. Michael also manages scottfraser’s Portfolio department, looking after professional landlords with large numbers of properties, ensuring they receive a consistent, personal and proactive service. Michael is proud to have been involved in the growth of the scottfraser brand and reputation over the years as a specialist independent agent. E michael@scottfraser.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 554 577

PAUL MURRAY Consultant Paul is a Chartered Surveyor who has specialised in residential sales and new homes developments for over forty years. During that time, he has built up a wide range of contacts plus an in depth knowledge of both the city and county of Oxford. The fact that he sold four or more properties for some of his clients over the years is a testament to his skill as a valuer and negotiator. He has lived in North Oxford, with his family, for the past 17 years and is based at our Summertown office. E paul@scottfraser.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 553 900

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

KEMP & KEMP STEVEN SENSECALL ABOUT ME Steven is an equity partner at Kemp & Kemp Property Consultants and heads up the firm’s planning team. He is married, to Jo, and has four children. Steven acts for a wide variety of private and public sector clients for whom the firm provides planning consultancy services on a national basis. He appears regularly at planning inquiries, hearings and development plan Examinations in Public as an advocate and expert witness. Steven is also a frequent speaker on planning matters. Steven has been with Kemp & Kemp for nearly 30 years. He achieved a BA (Hons) degree in Planning Studies and a Graduate Diploma in Planning for Urban Conservation and Renewal before joining the firm in 1982. He was elected as a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in 1984.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Established in 1954, Kemp & Kemp Property Consultants combines experience and a proven track record with a dynamic approach to all property matters. As Oxford’s oldest multi-disciplinary and independent property consultancy, Kemp & Kemp can provide a unique, comprehensive and professional range of consultancy services to both the public and private sectors throughout Oxfordshire and around the UK. Our joined-up, cross-departmental approach means that we can provide clients with a more holistic view, from initial planning and development advice through to strategic asset management, commercial property disposal and acquisition, valuation and Landlord and Tenant services. Innovative and effective, our approach to property flows from our creativity, energy and passion underpinned by nearly 60 years as high profile property consultancy.

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Steven Sensecall, Partner - ssensecall@kempandkemp.co.uk 1-3 Ock Street, Abingdon on Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AL +44 (0)1865 240 001 www.kempandkemp.co.uk @kempandkempPC


PROPERTY CONSULTANTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

KEMP & KEMP CHRISTOPHER WILMSHURST ABOUT ME Chris is an equity Partner at Kemp & Kemp Property Consultants and heads up the Development team, having responsibility for major land sales and acquisitions and the delivery of major strategic sites by way of options, joint ventures, collaborations and promotional agreements. Chris was elected a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 1983, and joined Kemp & Kemp in 1991. He has worked on a wide range of projects including the sale of a number of significant housing sites in Oxfordshire and beyond, and dealing with large strategic residential allocations in the County such as Grove Airfield. Chris enjoys the theatre and has written two plays, both of which have been staged in Oxford. There will be more to come when time allows. Chris also enjoys watching football, cricket and rugby, drinking fine wine and sharing quality time with his wife Julie and his family.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Established in 1954, Kemp & Kemp Property Consultants combines experience and a proven track record with a dynamic approach to all property matters. As Oxford’s oldest multi-disciplinary and independent property consultancy, Kemp & Kemp can provide a unique, comprehensive and professional range of consultancy services to both the public and private sectors throughout Oxfordshire and around the UK. Our joined-up, cross-departmental approach means that we can provide clients with a more holistic view, from initial planning and development advice through to strategic asset management, commercial property disposal and acquisition, valuation and Landlord and Tenant services. Innovative and effective, our approach to property flows from our creativity, energy and passion underpinned by nearly 60 years as high profile property consultancy.

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Chris Wilmshurst, Partner – cwilmshurst@kempandkemp.co.uk 1-3 Ock Street, Abingdon on Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AL +44 (0)1865 240 001 www.kempandkemp.co.uk @kempandkempPC www.chriswilmshurst.wordpress.com

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | RESIDENTIAL

KEMP & KEMP GRAHAM MACDONALD ABOUT ME Graham is a lifer! He has been a prolific Estate Agent in Oxfordshire for over thirty years and was recently referred to by another Ambassador as the “Godfather”. Since establishing Kemp & Kemp Residential with his business partner, Gavin West some nine years ago, they haven’t looked back. Kemp & Kemp Residential was not created to re-invent the wheel but to provide a refreshing and dynamic approach to Estate Agency. Our objective is to be innovative, effective and high impact. Our unique marketing strategy flows from our energy, creativity and most of all – our passion. This is underpinned by nearly sixty years as a high profile Property Consultancy in Oxford. Away from work, Graham is a very keen cyclist and runner and regularly competes in 10k’s, half-marathon’s and is completing his third London Marathon for Helen and Douglas House in 2014.

ABOUT THE COMPANY We have made painstaking efforts to differentiate the services provided by Kemp & Kemp Residential from other estate agency practices. As distinct from our competitors we have a dedicated London Team based in our high profile Park Lane Office in Mayfair, London. Our overall approach and marketing investment is targeted to achieve the highest possible price and sets the bench mark within the quality market place. Each marketing campaign is therefore specifically tailored to our client’s requirements. All marketing activity is managed from The Studio, which is a sophisticated Estate Agency marketing environment in Summertown. The Studio provides the perfect setting for clients and purchasers, with private meeting facilities, Internet registration lounge and advanced on site technology, all of which is market leading.

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Graham MacDonald, Co Director - GMac@kempandkemp.co.uk The Studio Grove Street Summertown OX2 7JT +44 (0)1865 510 000 www.kempandkemp.co.uk @kempandkempPC


RESIDENTIAL | PROPERTY & BUILDING

STRUTT & PARKER LLP MILES COLLISON ABOUT ME Miles is a Partner in Strutt & Parker’s Oxford office and heads their Development & Planning department. He has worked in the Oxford area for over 15 years, acting for both private landowners and institutions, Miles specialises in residential development consultancy, providing advice on the marketing and disposal of residential development land. He has a particular knowledge of strategic land promotion including option, promotion, hybrid agreements along with associated collaboration and equalisation arrangements. Miles is a Registered Valuer carrying reports for the main lending banks, solicitors and accountants.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Strutt & Parker is a leading property consultancy with 50 offices across England and Scotland with 7 in central London. As well as an outstanding reputation for selling mid to top end residential property, Strutt & Parker has specialist teams dealing with commercial property, land management, farming, development & planning, building surveying, sporting and resources & energy. Strutt & Parker is the sole UK member of Christie’s International Real Estate. This places the firm at the heart of the world’s leading network of luxury real estate specialists, connecting their expertise, service ethos and UK coverage to high net worth individuals and property markets globally.

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Miles Collison, Partner - miles.collison@struttandparker.com 269 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7LL +44 (0)1865 366 667 www.struttandparker.com @struttandparker www.linkedin.com/company/strutt-&-parker_2 www.facebook.com/struttandparker

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | ESTATE AGENTS

PENNY & SINCLAIR JAMES PENNY ABOUT ME James has led a long and varied career as an Estate Agent in Oxford, now concentrating and specialising in sales in Central North Oxford, Norham Manor and Park Town and based in Penny & Sinclair’s Summertown Office. With over 23 years of Estate Agency experience, which he has brought to Penny & Sinclair, he now leads one of the most successful Independent Estate Agents in Oxford having founded the firm with Wendy Sinclair in May 2009. James has significantly contributed to increasing the reputation of Estate Agency in Oxford, combining his work ethic, bespoke marketing packages, dedicated professional staff and exceptional service standards to achieve the very best sales prices whilst keeping his clients fully informed throughout the process. James runs the Summertown office sales department covering North Oxford through to Cumnor Hill. He is well supported by his team of Jeremy Turner, Lizanne Simmons, Julia Wilson, Christine Read and Jayney Jackson. Together they make a highly efficient and effective sales department.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Penny & Sinclair are an independent residential sales and lettings agency with an extensive portfolio of city and country properties in Oxfordshire, marketed by our two offices in Summertown and the City. Our services include residential sales, long and short-term lettings and serviced accommodation, property management and valuations. Penny & Sinclair consistently build very strong relationships with their clients resulting in repeat business and a high level of referrals. 2013 was a very exciting year for Penny & Sinclair with further growth seen in both the sales and lettings divisions. The company has grown substantially since its inception in 2009 with over £100 million worth of property sold between January & December 2013. The lettings division has also seen an increase in the number of new properties in its let and short let departments.

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James Penny, Director - james@pennyandsinclair.co.uk Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DE +44 (0)1865 318 013 www.pennyandsinclair.co.uk @oxonresidential www.linkedin.com/pub/james-penny/5b/66a/2a2 www.facebook.com/pennyandsinclair


ESTATE AGENTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

PENNY & SINCLAIR WENDY SINCLAIR ABOUT ME Wendy is a co-founder of Penny & Sinclair and established its increasingly busy lettings department, which currently manages more than 280 properties. Wendy has an entrepreneurial background having run her own highly successful business based in France for over 25 years. She is multi lingual which offers a unique service to many overseas clients and contributes to the exceptional customer service given to foreign clients staying for both long and holiday lets. Her in-depth knowledge of the UK lettings market and specialist team offer a professional and friendly service. As a team they acknowledge the different needs of families, young professionals and visiting academics and adapt to meet their requirements. The reputation Wendy and her team have built sees clients returning year after year. Wendy runs the Summertown office lettings and short lets business, also overseeing the busy accounts departments. Wendy’s team in lettings are Lucy Lawton Smith, Sammie Steepe, Helen Lidgard, Sarah Tennant and Amanda Spriggs and in the accounts department Sue Bridges and Amanda Quaile.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Penny & Sinclair are an independent residential sales and lettings agency with an extensive portfolio of city and country properties in Oxfordshire, marketed by our two offices in Summertown and the City. Our services include residential sales, long and short-term lettings and serviced accommodation, property management and valuations. Penny & Sinclair consistently build very strong relationships with their clients resulting in repeat business and a high level of referrals. 2013 was a very exciting year for Penny & Sinclair with further growth seen in both the sales and lettings divisions. The company has grown substantially since its inception in 2009 with over £100 million worth of property sold between January & December 2013. The lettings division has also seen an increase in the number of new properties in its let and short let departments.

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Wendy Sinclair, Director - wendy@pennyandsinclair.co.uk Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DE +44 (0)1865 318 018 www.pennyandsinclair.co.uk @oxonresidential www.linkedin.com/pub/wendy-sinclair/29/182/3a1 www.facebook.com/pennyandsinclair

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PENNY & SINCLAIR OLIVER HOPE ABOUT ME With over 20 years of estate agency experience in Oxford, Oliver has an unparalleled understanding of the Oxford market and heads up Penny & Sinclair’s City office. Oliver has built a strong reputation in the Oxford residential market for his educated, realistic and accurate advice. Specialising in East Oxford, Headington and Grandpont he excels in achieving the best prices for his clients, securing the best buyers whilst maintaining a high level of customer service and fluid communication. His tenacious attitude ensures the sales he agrees are carried through to a successful completion, during what is known to be a stressful time, Oliver’s reputation to complete sales efficiently contributes to Penny & Sinclair’s success in the residential sales market. Oliver runs the city office sales department and over sees the lettings and property management departments. His sales team of Rob Hill, Angie Parmenter and Natashia Baker are well established in the area. Kate Mackinnon and Victoria Chesterton run the lettings department with Stephen Ingram, Charlie Mander and Vanessa Vaghetti in property management. The city is a busy and vibrant multi disciplined office.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Penny & Sinclair are an independent residential sales and lettings agency with an extensive portfolio of city and country properties in Oxfordshire, marketed by our two offices in Summertown and the City. Our services include residential sales, long and short-term lettings and serviced accommodation, property management and valuations. Penny & Sinclair consistently build very strong relationships with their clients resulting in repeat business and a high level of referrals. 2013 was a very exciting year for Penny & Sinclair with further growth seen in both the sales and lettings divisions. The company has grown substantially since its inception in 2009 with over £100 million worth of property sold between January & December 2013. The lettings division has also seen an increase in the number of new properties in its let and short let departments.

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Oliver Hope, Director - oliver@pennyandsinclair.co.uk 1 – 4 The Plain, St. Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AS +44 (0)1865 297 555 www.pennyandsinclair.co.uk @oxonresidential www.linkedin.com/pub/pub/oliver-hope/54/aa9/a36 www.facebook.com/pennyandsinclair


ESTATE AGENTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

JEREMY TURNER MNAEA MARLA Associate Director Jeremy has 18 years’ estate agency experience in Oxfordshire, in both sales and lettings. His enthusiastic, pragmatic approach permeates the team and resonates strongly with clients. He is a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents (MNAEA) and of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA). Specialising in the Summertown and North Oxford residential sales market, Jeremy prides himself in providing the best advice to his clients on how to market their properties to their full potential. Where appropriate he also explores any development opportunity that may interest property investors and presents all the options to his clients allowing them to make informed decisions about their property and inevitably maximising the sale price. E jeremy@pennyandsinclair.co.uk

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ROB HILL Sales Manager Rob grew up in Devon before joining the RAF. He spent the majority of his 12 years service down the road at Brize Norton. He spent the next 17 years locally, both with a Corporate and an Independent Agent before joining Penny & Sinclair. Rob’s time in the military was well spent in developing a well-structured and organised approach with the ability to foresee problems and deal with them effectively. Rob’s specialist knowledge of the City centre developments and buy-to-let investments allows him to achieve the best prices for his clients whilst securing excellent investment for the buyers expanding portfolios. His honest and direct style has contributed to the highly regarded reputation that precedes him as a local agent. E rob@pennyandsinclair.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 297555

LUCY LAWTON SMITH MARLA Letting Manager Lucy is a highly experienced lettings manager and has many years experience in both residential and corporate lettings. She is a member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and brings with her 8 years’ lettings agency experience. She adopts a friendly, practical and flexible approach in her dealings with clients. Lucy has detailed knowledge of the laws and regulations and prides herself on offering advice to both landlords and tenants to ensure they are provided with a service second to none. “Going the extra mile” is something Lucy has incorporated into the service that the lettings department provide, focusing on spending time with clients to make certain that both landlords and tenants alike are fully informed and happy with their tenancies. E lucy@pennyandsinclair.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 318 018

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CARTER JONAS MARK CHARTER ABOUT ME Mark has vast experience in advising private property owners, land owners and institutional clients on the sale of residential property both within Oxford and outside the city. Mark is particularly well-regarded for giving advice on matters of valuation, disposal, acquisition and providing strategic advice to institutions such as colleges, high net worth individuals, private banks and the county’s leading fellow professional advisers in respect of a wide variety of complex property matters and portfolios. Since 2009, Mark has been a member of the Ashmolean Museum’s Corporate Advisory Board and is also a governor of The Manor Preparatory School.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Day in day out Carter Jonas’ Oxford office’s property experts help our clients maximise the value of their property assets.The office in numbers: 70+ 4 52.9% £113m 900,000 28 & 12 13,593 80%

property experts all under one roof in Summertown areas of our business: Residential, Rural, Commercial, Planning & Development of houses sold in 2013’s first half by Carter Jonas in Oxfordshire achieved above the asking price the largest residential and rural portfolio we value bi-annually acres of land we manage nationally number of schools and Oxford colleges respectively for which we act acres of potential development land on which we are advising, with the capacity for 71,256 new homes of our business is from repeat clients, something we never take for granted and always work our hardest to protect

Whatever property advice you need, you can be safe in the knowledge that Carter Jonas’ Oxford office has the expertise and market knowledge to help you.

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Mark Charter, Partner, Head of Oxford - mark.charter@carterjonas.co.uk 256 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DE +44 (0)1865 404 406 www.carterjonas.co.uk @carterjonas www.linkedin.com/company/carter-jonas


ESTATSE AGENTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

SCOTT HARKNESS Partner, Head of Commercial Division Scott specialises in providing advice on agency and development matters to a wide variety of clients from private individuals and trusts through to property funds, institutions, companies and statutory authorities. Scott advises both owners and occupiers across the property sectors including office, industrial, retail and educational. Scott is governor of one school within the county. E scott.harkness@carterjonas.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 404 453

JON SILVERSIDES Partner, Commercial Jon advises on all forms of commercial property, acting for a wide range of landlords, occupiers, investors and developers. In particular Jon specialises in commercial agency, consultancy and investment work. He has been involved in commercial property since 1991, primarily in Oxfordshire and the South East.

E jon.silversides@carterjonas.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 404 458

JAMES BAINBRIDGE Partner, Head of Planning & Development Division James advises clients on proposed development projects throughout the south of England. He has over 20 years’ experience in residential and mixed-use development acting for private, corporate, institutional, charity and public sector clients. This includes site identification, project management of planning and development strategies, valuation and viability appraisals, marketing and sale of development opportunities. James has specific expertise in options, promotion agreements, joint ventures and landowner agreements. He has been involved in sites ranging from new settlements to city centre regeneration and smaller provincial and rural schemes, and also provides expert witness and independent expert valuation services for dispute resolution. E james.bainbridge@carterjonas.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 404 437

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | LETTING AGENTS

COLLEGE AND COUNTY MARK CRAMPTON SMITH ABOUT ME With a background in Education and Project Development, Mark Crampton Smith has brought a fresh and innovative approach to delivering customer service in Residential Lettings and Property Management. Over 10 years he has put together an outstanding team of highly trained professionals who are committed to growing the business without compromising exceptional levels of service, and who have been able to develop long-standing relationships with clients to assist them in the effective management and growth of their property assets.

ABOUT THE COMPANY With a total commitment to “Ethical Letting” College and County have been able to develop a cosmopolitan approach to Residential Lettings that suits the demand of an international city. Keeping void periods at less than 2.4 days per year, and sustaining a renewal rate of over 90% on the professional portfolio, clients and tenants alike appreciate the award winning* levels of customer care. Appreciation, not only reflected in the positive Google reviews that have been posted, but in the low levels of dilapidations at tenancy ends, and low maintenance costs, but also in the lack of disputes around tenancy deposits** Growing a client base by reputation and word of mouth, that is committed to the same high standards, College and County have established themselves as one of Oxford’s leading Residential Letting Agencies, whose Ethical orientation not only sets them apart, but also sustains a dynamic momentum. *Sunday Times Best Single Office Central Region. **Only two disputes have gone to arbitration since the 2004 Housing Act came into force.

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Mark Crampton Smith, Owner - mark@collegeandcounty.co.uk 9-10 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB +44 (0)1865 722 722 www.collegeandcounty.biz @collegecounty www.linkedin.com/company/college-and-county www.facebook.com/collegeandcounty


LETTING AGENTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

DAVID GILSON Lettings Manager I have always had a real interest in properties and in particular property investment. I studied a RICS degree in Oxford specialising in sustainable development. During my second year at university I rented a house through College and County, having met Mark and the team I was keen to get involved and ended up working part time alongside my studies. I have now been with College and County for 5 years and I head up our lettings team. I am definitely a people person and I love the importance that College and County put on building relationships with our landlords and tenants. E david@collegeandcounty.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 722 722

TINA DOYLE Senior Property Manager I’ve worked in Lettings & Property Management for over 12 years, with College and County for the last 7 years. I am proudly Oxford born and bred and I love working in my home city. The variety of the role is my driver, but I am honoured to work with such a great team. My proudest moments would include passing the Level 3 Technical Award in Letting and Property Management (at my first attempt) - I’ve since gone on to pass qualifications in the next Level. Also winning Awards including Gold for Single Office (Central Region) at the prestigious Sunday Times Awards in 2011, along with Silver for Student Lettings in the UK. E tina@collegeandcounty.co.uk T +44 (0)1865 722 722

JANE ROBINSON Finance Manager I have worked in Accounts for 14 years, working away from Oxford for ten years. I wanted to work for an Oxford company as it is my home city and I came to College and County four years ago. I have implemented lots of changes within the accounts department. The most significant change is having the rent collected by Direct Debit which has improved efficiency of the department and reduced the arrears dramatically. Our arrears are now less than 0.01%!! We have gone from strength to strength within the last four years and achieved many national awards. We are a great team and support each other making College and County a great place to work. E janer@collegeandcounty.biz T +44 (0)1865 722 722

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PREMIER LETTING JAN BARTLETT ABOUT ME Jan’s first step into property letting and management came way back in 1976 Thus began 37 years of letting, managing, renovating and repairing, dealing with everything from a locked out tenant on New Year’s Day (5am!), and blocked loos. Years later she became Oxford’s first Accredited Letting Agent, and has continued to work closely with the local authority in her quest to raise the standards and the image of rented property in this county. Jan has a passion for doing a really god job for landlords and tenants alike, and employs staff with the same ethos, many of whom she trains herself and who have stayed with her on this amazing journey through legal changes and regulations. The pinnacle was reached when on his return from South Africa, son Charlie joined the Premier team and is now a Partner. Jan says “ I know now that when the time is right, Premier will be in the safest hands possible”.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Premier Letting and Management was first established in Oxford in 1995 and their excellent levels of customer care and support quickly set them apart from local competition. Landlords within the area finally had a letting agent that listened to their requirements and reacted upon them and national recognition quickly and deservedly followed. Premier have repeatedly provided outstanding property to professional and student tenants alike. Landlords feel they can rely on Premier to take care of any eventuality and their Landlord service menu offered to any prospective landlord has been widely welcomed and has gained a lot of positive feedback. Premier is proud to be members of SafeAgent and NALS (National Approved Letting Scheme) and was the FIRST Accredited Agent by the Oxford City Council. Our reputation is our success.

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Jan Bartlett, Partner - jan@premier.uk.com 207 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XF +44 (0)1865 792 299 www.premier.uk.com @PremierLetting www.facebook.com/premieroxford


LETTING AGENTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

PREMIER LETTING CHARLES BARTLETT ABOUT ME Partner at Premier Letting and Management; the driving force behind marketing and growth of the business. My Aim is to provide unbeatable customer service to our Landlords and ensure that Premier provides the highest standard of property to tenants throughout Oxfordshire. I have grown up and lived in Oxford all my life and have met some amazing people along the way resulting in an impressive network of business contacts. I thrive to succeed in life and am always looking at new ways to improve my knowledge and gain experience in the world of business. I am currently working on a number of other projects mainly related to property which will hopefully prove to be exciting and impressive to new customers.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Premier was First established in 1995 in East Oxford and grew from strength to strength. In 2012 Premier opened a branch in Central North Oxford. The office is located in an extremely busy location and is a duplicate of everything that works so well in the East Oxford Branch. Premier's North Oxford Branch offers an exclusive service to Tenants and Landlords alike providing the ultimate rental experience. Our expert knowledge in HMO legislation and uncontested experience in the Oxford rental market makes us an obvious choice in North Oxford. We also specialise in Short Lets which since our launch has proved incredibly popular, more than we could ever have imagined infact. We have built some great relationships with local property investors and continue to grow our property portfolio and reputation throughout North Oxford. We have been grateful for the many opportunities given to us by our valued clients allowing us to let some incredible properties from executive apartments to characteristic town houses. If you haven’t been in to say hello then please do as we would love to meet you.

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Charles Bartlett, Partner - charles@premier.uk.com 115 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AJ +44 (0)1865 261 898 www.premier.uk.com @PremierLetting www.facebook.com/premieroxford

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NORTH OXFORD PROPERTY SERVICES ROBIN SWAILES ABOUT ME Robin advises clients on the purchase of investment property in Oxford. He has been involved in the Oxford property market for over 20 years and is a shareholder in one of the longest established letting agents in the city. He also often writes articles about property and investment. Robin lives locally and has made a number of his property investment club members very wealthy. His clients come from all over the world. Hobbies include fair weather sailing, good grub, especially French cuisine, and European travel.

ABOUT THE COMPANY North Oxford Property Services are involved in all aspects of the property business. We are focused on the property investor, investors who wish to have a proportion of their savings working for them in Oxford residential property. Our business has been running over 20 years and we have helped many clients find the right Oxford property to meet their needs. North Oxford property Services also works with developers to bring new properties to the market, many are not advertised but sold through contacts or word of mouth. If you would like to invest in property in Oxford for returns or capital growth then get in contact and let’s talk.

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Robin Swailes, Director - Robin@nops.co.uk 47 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AD +44 (0)1865 318 524 www.nops.co.uk www.facebook.com/NorthOxfordPropertyServices


LETTING AGENTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

FINDERS KEEPERS FRANK WEBSTER ABOUT ME Frank has over 30 years experience of the Oxford property market, a former estate agent, he joined Finders Keepers in 1985 and oversees the Investment & Acquisition service, as well as the company’s flagship North Oxford office. Frank advises a wide range of clients on all matters pertaining to acquiring, refurbishing, letting and managing residential property. He says “Oxford is a fantastic place to live and work. It has been fascinating to be part of Finders Keepers’ success – winning the Sunday Times Best UK Lettings Agent award was recognition of a lot of hard work by all staff at FK”. Any spare time is put to walking the dog, a round of golf if time, and ‘giving back’ as Frank says “people were supportive to me when I was young and I think it is vital to reciprocate”.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Finders Keepers has been the leading residential letting agent across Oxfordshire for 40 years. We are defined by our commitment to high standards of properties, client service, people and training. As the letting market matures and the volume of letting agents increases, Finders Keepers ploughs a unique furrow in the market: • Born letting specialists with no sales to distract us • Proven expertise to maximise short-term letting income • 200+ years office manager experience • Honest valuations rather than unrealistic valuations which create voids • The best quality letting stock in the market • Hands-on property management rather than from a call centre • High property management standards to protect longterm capital values • 24hour emergency service for all tenants.

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Frank Webster, Director - frank.webster@finderskeepers.co.uk 226 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7BY +44 (0)1865 302 308 www.finders.co.uk @fkletting www.linkedin.com/company/finders-keepers_2 www.facebook.com/fkletting

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | BUSINESS PARKS

BEGBROKE SCIENCE PARK PETER DOBSON OBE ABOUT ME Professor Peter Dobson OBE is the Academic Director of Begbroke Science Park, a position he took up in 2002. His responsibilities include setting up new research institutes that combine University activities with company R&D, as well as facilitating knowledge and technology transfer, and leading various enterprise based courses for the University. He has also set up three spin out companies, and is in demand internationally where he consults widely on how science parks work. He also advises corporate and national organisations on nanotechnology. His research interests are very broad and embrace nanotechnology, biotechnology, environmental technology, energy, materials science, and especially their applications to medicine. He also was from 2009 to 2013 the Strategic Advisor on Nanotechnology to the Research Councils in the UK.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Begbroke Science Park is a science park which celebrates science from its academic roots through to its commercialisation. It is owned and managed by the University of Oxford, and combines over 20 research groups from different University departments with more than 30 science based start up and spin out companies. The research groups have an applied science base, work across the scientific disciplines, and provide state of the art analytical facilities which companies can access. The start up companies may or may not have arisen from the University, but all benefit from the arising connections. The site provides 11,000m2 of office and laboratory space, of which 4,000m2 is available for commercial use. Networking is a key feature of the site, as is the easy access to key research and analysis facilities, and the active knowledge and technology transfer activities.

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Professor Peter Dobson OBE, Academic Director - enquiries@begbroke.ox.ac.uk Sandy Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1PF +44 (0)1865 283 700Â www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk @BegbrokeScience


BUSINESS PARKS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

CAROLINE LIVINGSTONE Manager Begbroke Science Park Dr Caroline Livingstone is the Manager of Begbroke Science Park and is responsible for all the commercial and academic property offers at Begbroke, as well as the operation of the estate, buildings and services. Prior to this she worked for AEA Technology as a Department Manager looking after marketing and exports. Caroline joined Begbroke in 2003. Since then ~4500m2 of new University research space (Institute of Advanced technology), and 1300m2 of new commercial space (Centre for Innovation and Enterprise) have been built. Caroline has developed the various property business models, and is looking forward to the opportunities that the new access road will present. The site now boasts 6 buildings focused on University activity and 6 with commercial property offers. E enquiries@begbroke.ox.ac.uk T +44 (0)1865 283 700

BARBARA ALLSWORTH Centre Manager, CIE Barbara Allsworth is the Centre Manager for the serviced laboratory and office building at Begbroke, the Centre for Innovation and Enterprise (CIE). After opening in 2006 the CIE rapidly achieved full occupancy, and has remained so ever since. The CIE provides about 1300m2 of flexible space offered in a range of rooms sizes. Barbara’s experience of innovation centres has been drawn from the Milton Park, Cherwell and Culham Innovation centres where she has been both tenant and manager. This has given her a very clear understanding of what small start up companies need which in turn fits well with the Begbroke ethos. Barbara and her team have been a contributory factor to the CIE’s success. E enquiries@begbroke.ox.ac.uk T +44 (0)1865 283 700

LOUISE INGRAM Finance, Conference & Reception Manager Louise Ingram is the finance, conference and reception manager at Begbroke Science Park. Louise formerly worked for Barclays and uses her banking background to good effect when looking after the accounts and negotiating with suppliers. Louise has also built up the conference offer at Begbroke which boasts a suite of modern and Jacobean conference rooms supported by an onsite hospitality team. The conference rooms are available to all academic and commercial site tenants, as well as to companies in and around Oxfordshire. Louise’s client focused manner means conference users get events which are well organised and targeted to meet their needs precisely. E enquiries@begbroke.ox.ac.uk T +44 (0)1865 283 700

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OXFORD INNOVATION LTD JO WILLETT ABOUT ME Jo joined Oxford Innovation in 2000 as a Centre Manager, and is now responsible for identifying opportunities for new centres and developing our range of products and services. In Oxfordshire, she works at a strategic level with our Centre Managers to promote our existing centres and support the companies within them. Jo is passionate about the role that Business and Innovation Centres can play in supporting the growth of small businesses by providing flexible office space and a range of support services, all within a dynamic, professional community. In her spare time, Jo likes to challenge herself, and has completed a skydive, a marathon walk and various running events for charity over the last few years.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Oxford Innovation is the UK’s leading operator of Business and Innovation Centres, operating a network of 21 centres across the UK, 7 of which are located in Oxfordshire. Headquartered at Oxford Centre for Innovation in the centre of Oxford, we also have centres in Bicester, Upper Heyford, Culham, Harwell and Witney. Today, our national network of centres provide a home for over 800 start-up and growing businesses, who have chosen our centres as a place to grow because we help them to do just that. We provide flexible office space, a range of meeting facilities, virtual offices for those not yet ready for a full time office, and business support to help companies to get to the next stage of development. There is no better place to base a business…

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Jo Willett, Marketing & Business Development Director - j.willett@oxin.co.uk Oxford Centre for Innovation, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1BY +44 (0)1865 261 480 www.oxin-centres.co.uk @oxinnovation www.linkedin.com/company/oxford-innovation www.facebook.com/oxinnovation


BUSINESS PARKS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

MARGARET HEWITT Centre Director, Oxford SANDIE ALCOCK Centre Manager, Culham and Harwell TOM HANNEY Centre Manager, Bicester and Upper Heyford STEPHANIE HENWOOD Centre Manager, Witney

E m.hewitt@oxin.co.uk

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T +44 (0)1235 838 500

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | BUILDING

RIDGE & PARTNERS LLP PHIL JONES ABOUT ME There have been many exciting times in my 33 years at Ridge, the last 15 of which have been as Senior Partner. We have achieved very significant growth across this period, moving the business from a provincial Quantity Surveying practice to a nationally acclaimed Multi Disciplined business with a presence in all sectors of industry, commerce and government. Everyone at Ridge is very proud of this achievement which has been built on our commitment to understanding our clients’ needs, enabling us to deliver a solutions driven approach. The business model at Ridge is a resilient one and despite the current economic climate we feel there are still plenty of opportunities to develop and grow.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Ridge is a financially sound, locally based SME, employing 250 people, that has been successfully operating in Oxford since 1946. As an award winning, UK top 40, multidiscipline property and construction consultancy, one of our key strengths is an excellent track record across all market sectors. The practice has been built on providing exceptional client service with the majority of our work coming from repeat clients who stay with Ridge because of our performance – always delivering high quality and value for money. Core disciplines include Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Architecture, Structural and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, CDM Coordination, Sustainability Consultancy and BREEAM Assessment. Ridge also provides expert consultancy support in respect of asset management, condition surveys, maintenance programmes, fire risk assessments, modern procurement, and innovative strategies.

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Phil Jones, Senior Partner - pjones@ridge.co.uk The Cowyards, Blenheim Park, Oxford Road, Woodstock, OX20 1QR +44 (0)1993 815 000 www.ridge.co.uk @ridgellp www.linkedin.com/company/ridge-and-partners-llp www.facebook.com/ridgellp


BUILDING | PROPERTY & BUILDING

SAVVY GROUP STEPHEN DUNNE ABOUT ME We have never been busier. From employing just two people in 2010, Savvy now employs 17, including family members. In just 3 years, the business has grown from a turnover of £800,000 to an estimated £1.5 million having won several large projects in 2013. Before starting the firm, I worked as a quantity surveyor and project manager for many years, whilst my brother David ran his own successful electrical engineering business. Together, we have over 40 years of experience in construction, industry, maintenance and refurbishment. I regard building as an art form, and this means having like-minded architects and employees. We could not do the job so well without our amazing team on board.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Savvy works in a wide range of properties including domestic, leisure, educational and commercial, as well as Oxfordshire’s leading businesses that entrust us with beautiful historic buildings. We take great pride in our work and, by working hand in hand with our clients, we have earned a reputation as one of Oxford’s most reliable, trusted and helpful building companies. Savvy is family run, with strong values of workmanship and integrity. We work with a broad mix of projects and clients from all around the country. You can rely on the service we provide to ensure you get the best quality and value for money at all times.

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Stephen Dunne, General Manager - info@savvy-construction.co.uk 253 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9EH +44 (0)1865 920 040 www.group-savvy.com

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AGENTS

VSL & PARTNERS RICHARD VENABLES ABOUT ME Richard has huge knowledge of Oxfordshire having lived and worked in the area for most of his life. He attended Exeter University where he gained a geography degree. After working for Gerald Eve Surveyors in London he joined James Offen & Partners in 1993, moving to Savills in 1998 before co-founding VSL & Partners in 2002. Richard specialises in commercial agency work for office, industrial, retail, development and investment work. Richard is a Board member of Oxford Inspires and Experience Oxfordshire and is passionate about the cultural development and promotion of Oxfordshire. Outside work he is a dedicated member of Oxford Hawks Hockey Club where he both plays and coaches and is also partial to a bit of corporate golf.

ABOUT THE COMPANY VSL & Partners is now 10 years old having been established in 2002. It is a commercial property consultancy and estate agency practice specialising in the Oxford and wider Oxfordshire area. In addition they provide strategic advice for clients with commercial property throughout the country. VSL & Partners offer a personalised and high quality service to all its clients. It is a principle’s only business comprising Richard Venables, Richard Sherrott, Andrew Lockhart, Tom Barton and Vivienne Spurge offering consultancy advice. Our distinctive purple boards can be seen throughout Oxfordshire and in addition to our estate agency and acquisition advice we also offer other professional commercial property services including bank and accounts valuations, business rates appeals and asset management advice. Please contact us for unrivalled, local and regional expertise in commercial property.

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Richard Venables, Director - enquiries@vslandp.com 22 Bankside, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1JE +44 (0)1865 848 488 www.vslandp.com


Beverley Molmans General Manager - Macdonald Windsor Hotel

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R&R RETAIL Bang & Olufsen...................................................................................133 TOURISM SERVICES Experience Oxfordshire.......................................................................134 ACCOMMODATION MacDonald Randolph Hotel...............................................................135 Hawkwell House Hotel.......................................................................136 The Puma Group..................................................................................137 MacDonald Windsor Hotel................................................................138 RESTAURANTS Browns Bar & Brasserie......................................................................139 The First Floor.......................................................................................140 The Trout..............................................................................................141 Malikas.................................................................................................142 Café Aloha............................................................................................143 The Red Lion........................................................................................144

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RETAIL | R&R

BANG & OLUFSEN MARK JAMES ABOUT ME Mark has over a decade of experience working with Bang & Olufsen having filled several roles within the business. Along with his dedicated team he is focused on providing a fantastic experience to every client who visits the showroom in Summertown as well as building quality long lasting commercial partnerships with other like minded businesses in the area. Mark is passionate about the Bang & Olufsen brand and the technology industry in general and takes great pride in being able to provide a solution whatever the individual requirement. “I feel very privileged and take great pleasure in working with a brand that has such a wonderful heritage and continues to produce truly brilliant products that excite our loyal customers. I’m basically a retailer of smiles and Goosebumps”.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, Bang & Olufsen is world renowned for its distinctive range of quality audio, video and multimedia products that represent our vision: Courage to constantly question the ordinary in search of surprising, long-lasting experiences. This vision has enabled the creation of some iconic products over the years that enhance the environments in which they are enjoyed. Typically Bang & Olufsen products have been enjoyed in the home but we are now serving an increasing commercial market with demand from the hospitality industry, property developers and our partners within the automotive world. Bang & Olufsen of Oxford are keen to develop these relationships with local businesses and would be delighted to discuss commercial opportunities with local businesses from any sector.

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Mark James, Managing Director - mj.oxford@bang-olufsen.co.uk 6 South Parade Oxford OX2 7JL +44 (0)1865 511 241 or +44 (0)7825 415 541 www.bang-olufsen.com/oxford @bangolufsen www.facebook.com/bangolufsen

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R&R | TOURISM SERVICES

EXPERIENCE OXFORDSHIRE GILES INGRAM ABOUT ME Giles Ingram has recently taken the post of Chief Executive at Experience Oxfordshire, an organisation which is responsible for tourism and developing and promoting the arts in Oxfordshire. Giles has extensive experience in the field of tourism and culture, having cut his teeth as a tour director for groups to Oxford in his early career, via Marketing and Operations Manager at Destination Bristol, followed by Interim CEO at Bath Tourism Plus and finally heading up Northumberland Tourism. In addition Giles has considerable expertise in the private sector; as a troubleshooting Business Development Advisor, his specialist skills focused on in-bound tourism from the high-end Chinese market, the planning and launch of a Destination Marketing Company and strategies to support rural estates.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Experience Oxfordshire is the county’s development agency for culture and tourism. Created through the merger of Visit Oxfordshire and Oxford Inspires, the organisation is focused on creating an environment where cultural organisations and tourism businesses thrive. The focus is to attract and retain visitors to the county and help create more cultural experiences for more people, more often. Experience Oxfordshire is a membership organisation who has partnered with Tourism South East. The membership of Experience Oxfordshire also includes Tourism South East membership fees and benefits. The main aim of Experience Oxfordshire is to champion tourism on behalf of Oxfordshire and to enhance the visitor stay!

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Giles Ingram, Chief Executive - giles.ingram@experienceoxfordshire.org 15-16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS +44 (0)1865 252 793 www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com @GilesIngram


ACCOMMODATION | R&R

MACDONALD RANDOLPH HOTEL MICHAEL GRANGE ABOUT ME Michael’s first job after training was as Banqueting Manager at Browns Hotel in London. The job involved the running of the 8 banqueting suites which included very high profile events from looking after the Royal family, captains of industry, politicians and Diplomats. He started his career working in London as an Assistant Manager, and then moved outside of London to become a Deputy General Manager at a couple of hotels, one of which was a new opening. He has subsequently held seven different General Manager positions in 4 and 5 star hotels in southern England including the 5 star Macdonald Bath Spa. He has also enjoyed short assignments in Madrid, Rome, and the States. In his free time, Michael enjoys visiting and seeing other countries, meeting different people and learning about different cultures.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Our Macdonald Randolph Hotel is the leading 5-star hotel in Oxford, offering luxurious accommodation, award-winning food and a sensuous spa haven in the heart of this world-famous university city. Located in Oxford's city centre, our hotel is a landmark building with elegance and charm aplenty. Our hotel has played host to prime ministers and presidents, and our renowned Morse Bar is instantly recognisable as the watering hole of Colin Dexter's world-famous detective, Inspector Morse. Our meeting and conference facilities are unlike any other and the hotel's beautiful architecture and historic setting proves the perfect venue for fairy-tale weddings.

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Michael Grange, General Manager - michael.grange@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LN +44 (0)844 879 9132 www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/Randolph @MacdonaldHotels www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-grange/4b/713/a3a www.facebook.com/MacdonaldHotels

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R&R | ACCOMMODATION

HAWKWELL HOUSE HOTEL TIM SPITTLES ABOUT ME Having started off adult life with a degree in Theology from Manchester, it seems a long way to running an exciting development project at Hawkwell House Hotel! I have been an owner operator of restaurants in Chester and Witney as well as an Operations Director for a group of pubs. More recently I have moved into hotel management, where I have now been at Hawkwell House for 5 years. I am married and have two teenage sons who are both active on the sports field and I am involved in coaching cricket and hockey. I also captain the 5th XI at Oxford Hawks Hockey club. Recently, inspired by being involved in the B4 Charity bike ride, cycling has become an enjoyable new pursuit

ABOUT THE COMPANY Hawkwell House Hotel has undergone a transformation over the last 4 years. A highly motivated team alongside heavy investment from the owners has seen the performance of the Hotel improve dramatically. This has seen the hotel awarded Tripadvisor certificate of excellence for the second year running. Ideally situated 2 miles south of the city centre within Iffley village, the independent hotel has now got 77 bedrooms after its latest investment. With a thriving conference and wedding business, Hawkwell has now an exciting new addition - a new restaurant called Iffley Blue. With a separate entrance and innovative decor, Iffley Blue boasts a relaxing ambiance and quality food offering that is open to the public at all times.

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Tim Spittles, General Manager - reservations@hawkwellhouse.co.uk Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ +44 (0)1865 989 301 www.hawkwellhouse.co.uk @HawkwellHouse www.linkedin.com/pub/tim-spittles/16/198/160 www.facebook.com/HawkwellHouseHotel


ACCOMMODATION | R&R

THE PUMA GROUP GROUP PAUL RUSSELL ABOUT ME I have been in the hospitality industry since 1986 when I joined Swallow Hotels as a part time (and unpaid) porter and stayed for over 15 years. During my time I worked my way through hotels and departments and a hugely enjoyable management development programme and was lucky enough to take my first position as a General Manager at 28, working for the Morton Group of Hotels in Scotland and shortly after, taking the role as Group Operations Director. After a wonderful 5 years I joined the Macdonald Group working in the Southern region looking after a large Golf Resort and later the very popular and successful Berystede Hotel in Ascot. I have recently joined the outstanding Puma Hotels Group, as Executive General Manager looking after four large properties with my base hotel being the very busy Oxford Hotel on Godstow road.

ABOUT THE COMPANY The Puma Hotels Collection is a group of unique hotels operating in the United Kingdom. The company operate in locations across Scotland, England and Wales. Hotels are situated in city and town centres, coastal resorts and countryside retreats. They include The Lygon Arms Hotel in Broadway, Worcestershire, the Carlton Hotel in Edinburgh, the Marine Hotel in Troon, The Majestic in Harrogate and the Imperial Hotels in Torquay and Blackpool (now The Imperial Hotel Blackpool). Puma Hotels offer a total of over 2,800 bedrooms, 220 meeting rooms for up to 650 delegates, and spacious grounds. The group also includes 18 health & leisure clubs.

CONTACTS C Paul Russell, Executive General Manager, The Oxford Hotel - p.russell@pumahotels.co.uk A Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL T +44 (0)1865 489 988Â W www.pumahotels.co.uk @PumaHotels www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-russell/31/a5a/782 www.facebook.com/pumahotels

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R&R | ACCOMMODATION

MACDONALD WINDSOR HOTEL BEVERLEY MOLMANS ABOUT ME Since the hotel opened its doors in September 2010 I have had some of my proudest moments as a General Manager; from receiving our AA Rosette, to the Tourism South East Beautiful Awards, through to our Business Green Silver Award. I started life training to be a chef at Hull College and spent three years developing my skills as a pastry chef, following this I worked across Europe and Australia as a chef of ski resorts and in Summer hideaways before deciding to turn my talents to working front of house. At home I love the countryside, my wellies, my old dog George, who is 16 years young and spending time with my husband Tom and our daughter Evie who is four.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Situated just two minutes walk from Windsor Castle, you'll find 120 luxury bedrooms in our contemporary townhouse in the heart of historic Windsor. It's easy to unwind amidst Macdonald Windsor Hotel's rich interior designs, with calming shades creating a naturally therapeutic environment. If you're on the lookout for an extra special meeting or conference venue in Windsor, look no further than Macdonald Hotels. Our superb facilities in Windsor have everything you need for all sizes of meetings or conferences, together with the attentive service you and your guests deserve. Business travellers will appreciate our luxury accommodation with free WiFi, spacious working area in the bedrooms and onsite car parking. Of course, when the working day is done, Windsor's many attractions are a great way to relax and take your mind off business.

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Beverley Molmans, General Manager - gm.windsor@macdonald-hotels.co.uk 23 High Street, Windsor, SL4 1LH +44 (0)844 879 9101Â www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-windsor-hotel @MacWindsor www.facebook.com/MacdonaldWindsor


RESTAURANTS | R&R

BROWNS BAR & BRASSERIE SIMON STONEHOUSE ABOUT ME I started my career in hospitality working for my dad, who was a butcher, so I’m a qualified butcher for starters! My first job was at the Harte and Garter, where I worked for five years. I worked up from trainee to deputy manager and then ran a few establishments in Henley and London. In my thirties I ran my own restaurant for a while before moving on to The Royal Saracens Head in Beaconsfield and later The Trout in Wolvercote. Between The Trout and Browns I managed eight country pubs, from Huntingdon to Milton Keynes, Northampton and down to Hemel Hempstead and Welwyn Garden City. I am fastidious about keeping high standards regardless of increasing demand, and Browns has been the perfect venue to test myself.

ABOUT THE COMPANY As one of Oxfordshire’s most iconic restaurants, Browns in Oxford has seen more of life in Oxfordshire than most. With students, courting couples and families passing through the welcoming double doors, it's not difficult to understand why it’s one of the best performing Browns restaurants in the country. Browns in Oxford was our second restaurant to open and is quite a landmark in the city. The building was a Morris garage for many years until we converted it into an English brasserie. Even though we’re in the city centre, the view from our windows is pure England. We’re just across the road from St Giles Church and a beautiful terrace of 18th century houses. As with all our restaurants, we offer delicious food, a unique atmosphere and a great choice of wines, beers and cocktails.

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Simon Stonehouse, General Manager - Browns.Oxford@mbplc.com 5-11 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HA +44 (0)1865 511 995 www.browns-restaurants.co.uk @BrownsOxford

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R&R | RESTAURANTS

THE FIRST FLOOR ABDUL HALIM SHORKAR ABOUT ME Abdul Halim Shorkar is the Director and Founder of The First Floor Restaurant. His professionalism, dedication, hard work and positive attitude has contributed immensely in the continuous success and growth of the restaurant. He is also the co-chairman of the Anglo-Asian Association and works very closely with the local authorities and the East Oxford community. Having studied and lived in Oxford for over 30 years, he is extremely passionate about food and has a wealth of experience in Asian cuisine. A self-confessed workaholic, Abdul enjoys spending time with his family and friends in his spare time. He also enjoys cooking and discovering new dishes.

ABOUT THE COMPANY The First Floor Restaurant is a contemporary Multi-Cuisine Buffet Restaurant & Bar with a coffee lounge and free Wi-Fi access. Famed for its “All You Can Eat” Halal buffet, vibrant atmosphere and sophisticated interior, it has become a established favourite with locals, corporate clients and students alike since its opening in December 2008. Whilst The First Floor is known for its delicious buffet, it also has an extensive A La Carte menu. Situated in the heart of the colourful and cultured Cowley Road it is the perfect venue to dine, drink or relax The aim is to provide a unique, fun-filled experience with a variety of freshly cooked food, in a stylish setting. The First Floor restaurant has specially trained chefs, all of whom have mastered specific cuisines to ensure an authentic taste from India, China and Thailand.

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Abdul Halim Shorkar, Director-Founder – abdul.shorkar@gmail.com 158, Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE +44 (0)1865 200 203 www.thefirstfloor-restaurant.com @TheFirstFloor www.linkedin.com/pub/the-first-floor-restaurant/1b/b89/1a4 www.facebook.com/firstfloorrestaurant1


RESTAURANTS | R&R

THE TROUT CHRIS LEWIS ABOUT ME I moved to The Trout on 1st January 2013 having spent three years with Premium Country Dining Group, a subsidiary of M&B which includes The Trout as one of its flagship sites. I have worked in various different sized businesses from small country pubs to large community pubs but now I find myself at The Trout which is unique. It’s a key aim of mine to make sure that the local trade is reinforced and not taken for granted. The danger for a pub which is such a fabulous attraction during the spring and summer is that it is neglected during the autumn and winter. This place excites me every day – I travel a long way to work but I can’t wait to get here and want to really make this Oxfordshire’s number one.

ABOUT THE COMPANY We at The Trout are focused on serving premium food and drinks – after all it’s a first class venue with unrivalled character and a depth of history which other establishments would bite our arm off for, so we make sure our customers are looked after and enhance their experience of visiting The Trout to the maximum. We employ staff with flair and enthusiasm who make visiting The Trout not only a memorable experience but also an enjoyable one where service levels are high and the quality of food and drink excellent. The team understand we have a range of customers in from business lunches to tourists to people who want to be left alone in one of the many nooks and crannies here in the pub, and also know when to excite and entertain people who want the full experience.

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Chris Lewis, General Manager - enquiry@thetroutoxford.co.uk Godstow Rd, Oxford, OX2 8PN +44 (0)1865 510 930 www.thetroutoxford.co.uk @TheTroutOxford www.facebook.com/TheTroutInn

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R&R | RESTAURANTS

MALIKAS MOHAMMED KOYES AHMED ABOUT ME Mohammed is known for his love of sharp suits and high standards. Malikas is the perfection reflection of its owner, with crisp quite tablecloths and the finest silver accompanying a décor quite different to any you will find in an Indian restaurant. The stylish Mohammed has created what he set out to create, a fine dining Indian Restaurant known for its service, ambience and high quality food. “I want the best of my restaurant and for my customers. My staff work hard to help deliver the ultimate experience for our customers and judging by the loyal customer base we have developed, we are doing something right.” Explained Mohammed. Why not visit Malikas and engage in conversation with Mohammed who will always greet you with a friend smile.

ABOUT THE COMPANY In the middle of the buzzing area of Cowley Road, you will find Malikas, which guarantees a superior Indian cuisine experience! The restaurant has just been refurbished and the new looks are very modern. There are seats for 70, which is an extension to the space before the refurbishment, but still the atmosphere is cosy and relaxing. The restaurant is home to one of the UK’s finest Indian chefs and offers starters and mains that will undoubtedly get your taste buds sizzling! The attentive staff cater for all of their customers’ needs to create a fantastic all round dining experience. Friendly, elegant and very relaxed - If you’re looking for a new Indian restaurant to try out Malikas is definitely the place you are looking for.

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Mohammed Koyes Ahmed, Owner - malikasrestaurant@yahoo.co.uk 218 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ +44 (0)1865 723 029 www.malikasrestaurant.co.uk @MalikasOxford www.linkedin.com/pub/malikas-koyes/49/9bb/3a8 www.facebook.com/MalikasRestaurant


RESTAURANT | R&R

CAFÉ ALOHA CHARLES BARTLETT ABOUT ME Opening a restaurant has always been an ambition of mine and when the opportunity arose in Westway Shopping Centre, I jumped. Already having a wealth of business management knowledge and a network of friends and family as support I moved forward with Café Aloha. Jan Bartlett who plays two major roles as Mum and Business Partner in my life also came on board. Over the last year I have learnt an incredible amount about the restaurant industry and met many incredible people along the way. I have built up a very strong staffing body and this has resulted in achieving one of the main principals which I promote in all of my businesses… outstanding customer service.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Café by day, restaurant by night. Currently leading the way as one of the best places to eat in Oxford, Café Aloha has grown from strength to strength. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding food in a relaxed dining atmosphere. Our extensive menu offers a wide range of great tasting dishes. Whether it be one of our award winning full English breakfasts, freshly made Panini’s, exclusive pasta dishes or incredible stone baked pizzas we have something for everyone. Our specials board also offers unique dishes created by our amazing chefs which are always popular. We are open all day Monday to Saturday and all our food is available for take away too! Café Aloha also plays host to live music and various events - for more details please check our website.

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Charles Bartlett, Owner - charlie@cafealoha.co.uk 11 The Square, Westway Shopping Centre, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9LH +44 (0)1865 792 696 www.cafealoha.co.uk @CafeAlohaOxford www.facebook.com/cafealohaoxford

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R&R | RESTAURANTS

THE RED LION, OXFORD MARK PURTON ABOUT ME Mark's career has sent him all over the country to top restaurants nationwide. Mark began his career as Deputy Manager at ASK Restaurants in December 2008, moving to Jamie’s Italian after 2 years in Oxford as Deputy Manager in March 2010. This was followed by another 2 years working as Deputy General Manager for Severshed in Bristol until October 2012 when he moved on to become General Manager at Charter House Leisure in Exeter. Moving on from Exeter, Mark returned to Oxford in April 2013 to work for Mitchells & Butlers, becoming the General Manager of The Red Lion in October 2013.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Bustling with students, families, and professionals, it is obvious that the Red Lion have put a lot of thought into every facet of the pub, from the food and the surroundings to the welcome from the team. Its menu changes with the seasons and is modern British, comfortably interwoven with elements from the Mediterranean, ranging from traditional favourites such as fish and chips and steaks to freshly made pizzas, pastas and daily chef’s specials. The outdoor patio is really something to encounter, and is best enjoyed with a glass of their marvellous wine, cask ale, super-chilled draft or whatever your favourite beverage may be. Expect only the best in this brilliant venue, and service with a smile every time.

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Mark Purton, General Manager - enquiry@redlionoxford.co.uk The Red Lion, 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BN +44 (0)1865 726 255 www.redlionoxford.co.uk @RedLionOxford


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