Bristol Business Post Edition 9 by BBP Media

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C O N T E N T S Bristol Business Post Welcome to edition 9 of the BBP, the only magazine that showcases the best in business throughout the region. As ever we are talking with decision maker’s right across the business spectrum focusing on what sets their companies apart, allowing you the opportunity to really engage with their ethos, and helping you make the right choices for your supply chain.

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The Whyte House Ernest G Hart Folly Farm Centre Hive beach Café The Bathwick Boatman Yarde Farm Green’s of Glastonbury Ahmad Tea ffresh Bar and Restaurant The Potted Fish Company The London Inn The Queens Hotel and Spa Piermasters Seafood Restaurant The Tinners Arms The Sandringham Hotel The Seven Stars Inn Brooks Guesthouse Graylings e2 media The Somerville CaterBook St James Priory Jelf Lampier Bristol Kawasaki Alan R Jones & Sons DS Smith Packaging Caldicott Building Supplies Donald Insall Associates Sheridan Interiors Merell Design & Create Ltd Morley Grove Kitchens Castacrete S T Bishop & Co Garden Relish Dexter Services Alpha Bristol Swindon Plumbing Supplies Avon Fire Systems Ford Bros Eco Food Recycling Carford Group Fix & Weld Precision Engineering Pieces Robbin Engineering Shannon Plant (South West) Brewis Engineering CSIP Protel Communications

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“I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful." ~ Author Unknown. An unknown author, but a saying that captures the importance of smiling. The smile is the most beautiful part of someone’s face, telling a million stories. They say that everyone smiles in the same language, and that the shortest distance between two people is a smile. Mother Theresa said "Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing”. We so easily stop smiling and the main reason is the way in which we feel about our teeth.

beautiful creation, lets not destroy it unless absolutely necessary. Keep it simple keep it affordable" Dr Grant treats patients from all over the world. A member of the Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics and the only cosmetic dentist in the region to be granted practising

The Dr Grant cosmetic dentistry brand stands for excellence. Nervous and embarrassed patients are treated sympathetically. He believes in progressive cosmetic dentistry, a caring and ethical concept. Let’s go back to basics. Is it the colour of your teeth, is it the shape, or is it your lips? There are so many basic procedures that can be carried out that can transform your smile. Dr Grant says, “I provide the possibilities, you simply make the choice.” The Whyte House Facial and Dental Cosmetic Clinic provides cosmetic dentistry to patients from all over the world. Dr Grant, the owner and principle is the only provider of the speed brace in this area, as well as the leading provider of Invisalign. "I feel that if I can move beautiful teeth into position we avoid the need for destructive procedures. Let’s get back to basics, let us keep the teeth you have and build on them. Teeth are a natural

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The complete laboratory service for the Dental Profession 1st Dental Laboratories in Paignton are pleased to provide a full range of cosmetic services to Dr Grant and wish him every success

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Braemar Finance is a direct funder to the profession and specialises in: Equipment Finance IT Finance Vehicle Finance Personal Loans Tax Loans Commercial Mortgages

Finance approval is subject to status. Braemar Finance, Braemar House, Olympic Business Park, Dundonald, Ayrshire KA2 9BE TEL: 01563 852100 FAX: 01563 852111

After privileges at Nuffield Hospital, you will be totally satisfied by his recommendations and approach. You will help him build a picture, a partnership that will need your input and thoughts. "I love my job, I am incredibly passionate, I value the opportunity to build and improve. To improve someone’s smile is not just a saying to me, it is a life changing experience for the patient, and being part of that makes me feel very privileged."

Please feel free to visit the web site to consider his extensive experience. www.thewhytehouse.com Telephone: 01392 877 494 Fax: 01392 879405

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Ernest G Hart marquees and event hire Planning an event that requires a marquee? Let the experts in marquee hire, Ernest G Hart Marquees, put their considerable expertise at your disposal to ensure the success of your special occasion. Ernest G Hart Marquees has been a successful family-run business since 1944, enjoying an enviable reputation for combining the highest professional standards with traditional values of courtesy, consideration and reliability. Their extensive range includes both traditional pole and canvas marquees and modern aluminium frame tents and, as manufacturers of traditional tentage, they are able to ensure the finest stock is always available for the smartest functions.

Although the company is based between Blandford Forum and Dorchester, and operates mainly in the South West, their reputation ensures that they regularly serve customers across the whole of Southern England.

Ernest G Hart brings a wealth of experience to deliver the highest possible standards in marquee and event management. The company prides itself on courtesy, consideration and total commitment to the success of your event.

Ernest G Hart Limited Unit 1, Milborne Business Centre, Blandford Hill, Milborne St Andrew, Dorset DT11 0HZ

Hart’s Marquees are able to provide accommodation for all types of events, large or small, from charming traditional family weddings and chic parties, to stylish corporate events and hospitality. They also provide temporary venues for events, shows, demonstrations and fairs. They are frequently called upon by schools for fetes and summer adventure camps; and they are often asked to provide accommodation for beer festivals. The company excel in providing solutions in situations that other less experienced companies would dismiss as too difficult, so whatever your requirements, even if a little “off the wall” or quirky, this is the company with the expertise to help realise your dream. The company is directed by Jon Ross, formerly a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines, with his wife Amanda, and Peter Hart, who has been with the business for over twenty years. They lead a team of specialists with decades of experience in tenting, power, lighting and event management to deliver a truly premium service.

01258 881047 hartsmarquees@btinternet.com Contact Jon Ross www.ernestghart.co.uk

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a place for change THEY’RE going wild to hold conferences and team-building events at the Folly Farm Centre. At the heart of Avon Wildlife Trust’s stunning 250-acre Folly Farm Nature Reserve, the purpose-built facility is proving an inspirational place. And it’s green credentials are - pure gold. While the trust owns the buildings, Folly Farm Centre Ltd has been established to run and develop the activities and returns all profits to the trust to support its 30 biodiversity projects.

“Whatever your conference or training needs, you and your colleagues will find both inspiration and state-of-the-art facilities at The Folly Farm Centre. We can provide a unique and thoughtprovoking venue which also includes opportunities for a guided walk through the nature reserve with one of Avon Wildlife Trust's top ecologists or arrange outdoor team-building activities to enhance your away-day and inspire your people.” With bridal couples also finding Folly Farm Centre a magical place in which to hold their big day, whatever the time of year, it’s no wonder that it’s just the natural venue of choice - in every sense of the word.

Packed with state-of-the-art conference and education facilities, the centre, housed in the lovingly-restored 18th century farm buildings, comprises teaching and training rooms, an interpretation centre, a multi-use reception space, conference centre and workshops as well as farmhouse accommodation for schools and other groups and self-contained twin-bedded rooms.

For information about Folly Farm Centre and its full range of facilities, visit www.follyfarm.org. To make an enquiry, telephone 01275 331590 or email enquiries@follyfarm.org

It’s an award-winning sustainability facility that leads by example, with a wealth of eco-features including: biomass heating, solar hot water and rainwater harvesting and can provide some of the most respected and acclaimed speakers from the world of environmental education and media, biodiversity and sustainable development. Not only is it a place for inspiration, through the adult courses and workshops covering art, woodwork, film and photography, it’s a place for learning, where children come to find out about science sustainabiity, history, geography, farming and more. And businesses love it to, drawn to the magnificent location in the historic Chew Valley, at the edge of the majestic Mendip Hills, and the unique experience it provides. Triodos Bank, Royal Mail, Santander, Imperial Tobacco and IUCN are just some of the country’s leading institutions which have all found their way here. With the ability to cater for up to 210 delegates at any one time, the centre can accommodate a whole range of conferences or team-building events in the spectacular nature reserve. The main meeting room, which is packed with every piece of equipment today’s conference holders need, including wi-fi, can hold up to 80 people, or provide a superb boardroom for up to 24 people. There is also a second meeting room - or break-out space and the centre can also take charge of any necessary catering, using only those who specialise in locally sourced and organic food. No matter what the size and nature of the event, each one is tailored specifically to the requirements of the customer by the efficient and friendly staff and, central to this bespoke service, is the careful planning which takes place between client and Centre Director Philip Niemand in a pre-conference visit.

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Hive Beach Cafe are Celebrating their 20th Anniversary. “The Best Seafood Café on the Beach in Dorset” located on the Chesil Bank, at Hive Beach near Bridport in Dorset, is celebrating their 20th Anniversary. Come and discover for yourself the pleasure of eating freshly caught, locally sourced, sustainable fish on the beach looking out across Lyme bay. The multi award winning Hive Beach Café offers a vast range of fresh local foods and fish. Choose your fish from the fish counter, which is on view as soon as you walk in, the chefs are always on hand to answer any questions. During the summer months they also offer a selection of shellfish, spider crabs from their own beach, brown crabs from Lyme Bay and when possible hand dived scallops, a must to have while sitting on the patio of “Dorset’s Local Shellfish by the Seaside”, enjoying the beautiful World Heritage coast views, watching the sea and lingering over a bottle of wine.

The Hive Beach Café Beach Rd, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4RF

Ever thought of Christmas on the beach? The Hive has started taking bookings for its popular Christmas menu. The Hive Beach Café is widely known for sourcing all their fish in local waters where they can and promoting sustainability, responsible fishing methods and low food miles. When visiting the restaurant for fish it is wise to go early for the best choice. The Hive offers a good choice for non-fish lovers of home cooked dishes, again using fresh local produce. The chalk board in the restaurant will show what’s on offer on the day. They also serve a scrummy range of home made cakes and locally made biscuits, served with tea or freshly brewed Dibar coffee and a good selection of soft drinks. In the summertime the ice-cream parlour is always popular serving delicious Lovington’s ice cream, especially, of course, Hive Honeycomb.

01308 897070 / 07872 172734 sales@hivebeachcafe.co.uk

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Our five draught ales win awards. Beer drinkers love them. They love the distinctive tastes and delicious character. The refreshing, thirst-quenching qualities of Palmers’ traditional ales. The original Old Brewery at Bridport in Dorset is where we still work to traditional methods, with the finest ingredients.These methods have built our reputation over the past 200 years. Today, we skilfully add new technologies, to create five quality ales for the 21st century.

The café extends its warm welcome to everyone; families, children and your dogs are welcome to come and join in the fun. They cater for the whole family. News at The Hive

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The Hive Beach Café Cookbook, which features more than 100 fish and seafood recipes divided into four seasons, will be Britains first beach café cookbook. It reflects the Hive’s chefs’ passion for sustainability and protecting our dwindling fish stocks. You are as likely to discover recipes for cuttlefish, garfish, gurnard and huss as you are to come across new ways to cook lobster, scallops and squid.

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The Bathwi Bathwick ick Boatman Boatman R I V E R S I D E R E STAU R A NT “It’s been a great year,” muses Ben Hall, owner and chef of The Bathwick Boatman. “But we are always thinking of ways to build on what we are doing. Creating new partnerships with hotels, for example, would be wonderful.” Ben and his wife Rosy have run this delightful restaurant above Bath’s historic boating station on the banks of the River Avon for nearly five years. The venue’s uniquely beautiful location makes it a favourite for parties and just about any special occasion: weddings, birthdays, corporate dinners, christenings and anniversaries, wine dinners and book launches. Rosy works closely with customers to ensure that the event they’ve dreamed of goes exactly as planned. “We offer exclusive use of the restaurant to parties of more than 40 without a hire charge,” says Rosy. As well as all the functions, the Boatman is a lovely restaurant for a romantic dinner or a small family group. It really is a family run business – husband in the kitchen, wife waiting the tables. The abundant fresh cut flowers on each table are lovingly grown by Ben’s dad, while Rosy’s dad helps with the books. They rely on high quality local suppliers, from the brilliant Bath Butcher, Terry & Son, to ever dependable Bristol-based coffee experts Roy Ireland Espresso Services, and ultra-efficient Gillian Austen Associates for marketing and editorial. “When the suppliers are reliable, we are reliable so we continue to use their excellent services!” says Rosy. “We have a high proportion of repeat customers because we are so hidden from the road that any passing trade wouldn’t know we are here,” she says, adding: “We’re a favourite secret restaurant for many Bathonians!” In fact, the Bathwick Boatman is only a ten-minute stroll from the centre of Bath. Once discovered, such is the popularity of the couple and the restaurant-in-a-boathouse, people are prepared to travel a long way to enjoy good old-fashioned hospitality and value for money - resulting in a varied and loyal client base. “We have great affection for a Parisian car club “Morgan France” who drive over three times a year to have lunch and stroll into Bath,” reveals Rosy. “The car park looks amazing with 20 Morgans lined up!

“Then there’s Iris who lives down the road and scoots in for fish and chips. She’s as special to us as the dignitaries at a corporate do, flanked by diners from the local rugby team. Every customer is really important to us.” Fully licensed, the Bathwick Boatman serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday and traditional lunches on Sunday. There are always vegetarian and gluten-free choices on the menu. With Christmas on the horizon, Rosy and Ben are already tempting diners with a festive menu promising sumptuous food at very reasonable prices. Choose two courses (£17.75) or three (£23.50) and select the traditional turkey and Christmas pudding, or choose from a wealth of other indulgences, such as home-smoked salmon, kettle-cooked gammon with mustard cheese sauce, and blackcurrant and clotted cream ice-cream with shortbread - all accompanied by friendly service, Christmas crackers and atmospheric candlelight. As Ben says, “Our restaurant is more than a business, it is a way of life. Our staff and our suppliers are so important to us because they enable us to provide the top quality service that makes our customers happy." For further information or to book please visit www.bathwickboatman.com telephone 01225 428844 or email ben@bathwickboatman.com

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provider of quality ice cream, not just becoming the West Country’s first choice for the frozen dessert, but having its range sold in restaurants, at National Trust properties, kiosks, clubs, pubs, cafes and ice cream parlours, across the country. NAUGHTY but n-ice - people can’t get enough of awardwinning Yarde Farm ice cream. The indulgent flavours, such as Choc Noisette & Tia Maria, Rhubarb and Ginger, White Chocolate and Lemon Crunch and Raspberry Pavlova are just the coolest thing with ice cream connoisseurs at events and locations across the country. No wonder demand is heating up; this year saw Yarde Farm report a 6.5% increase on turnover and an 11% increase on production.This is a company that really has got a chilly summer and a severe economic downturn licked. It was in 1987 that Yarde Farm was founded. A time, says managing director Garry Buller, when the icy confectionery was not being taken seriously as a desert, being frozen out by the likes of jam roly poly, syrup sponge and Black Forest Gateaux. Serious about providing a creamy indulgent dessert choice, packed only with the freshest of natural ingredients, the company founders set about re-educating the region’s tastebuds when it came to high-class second courses. Now, nearly 25 years and more than 60 mouth-watering flavours later, Yarde Farm has certainly become the hottest

And it wasn’t long before the awards started coming along, with accolades including a much-coveted grade ‘A’ accreditation from the British Retail Consortium for food manufacturing. The icing - or ice cream - on the cake, however, came in 2002 when the company was crowned Ice Cream Alliance ‘Champions of Champions’. “That is akin to winning the ice cream equivalent of an Olympic Gold medal,” explains Garry proudly. The loyal team of 12, many of whom have been with the company since the start, are based at the modern purposebuilt factory in Plymouth, which was built in response to Yarde Farm’s success. It produces more than 1.5million litres a year with the ice cream sold in a range of quantities, from 120ml tubs, popular at locations and events, to catering packs for those requiring large quantities. “We appreciate that the quality of the product is the root of long-term success and guarantees customers will come back time and time again,” says Garry. “Our luxury range is made with nothing but fresh cream, real fruit and, of course, the best quality ingredients including clotted cream in selected flavours.” The soft scoop selection is pretty sumptuous too - look out for English Toffee or Banana- while the 12 different varieties, including Chilled Champagne, Crisp Apple and Cool Mojito, in the refreshing luxury sorbet selection are destined to get the tastebuds tingling.

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Yarde Farm is now even providing its own range of desserts and puddings to the catering sector, produced in small batches and hand finished using only the finest ingredients. Of course there are still those who love to round off a meal with one of those other 1980s desserts but now you can make them even better. Says Garry: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Double the pleasure by adding a lovely dollop of Yarde Farm ice cream on top! Scrumptious.â&#x20AC;?

For further information about Yarde Farm its ice cream, related products and services, go to www.yardefarmicecream.co.uk info@yardfarmicecream.co.uk or telephone 01752 340888

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traditional farmhouse cheesemakers The Green family at West Pennard are very proud of their traditional style of farmhouse cheese making; for over 100 years and through 4 generations Green’s has been producing award winning Cheddar Cheese. Run by Lloyd Green and the great team in the dairy, they make award-winning Farmhouse Cheddar and Double Gloucester especially for the West Country range. Their beautiful 600 acre farm lies at the foot of Glastonbury Tor and supports a herd of 750 cows of which about a quarter are reared organically. The milk they produce can’t be beaten for cheese making and ensures that Green’s Farmhouse Cheddar has a unique character and a wonderful flavour.

Their cheeses are produced in the traditional way to give time for the true flavour of real cheddar to develop, and they are best known for their Traditional Mature Cheddar, which has a strong and powerful flavour, typical of a true West Country Cheddar resulting from 12 months maturing.

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tangy cheese where the flavour has been developed over 18 months, or try the uniquely nutty flavour of Green’s Unpasteurised Cheddar. Green’s also produce two types of Double Gloucester, Organic and standard with a distinctively rich and creamy flavour and texture, and a fresh light Goats Cheese made Cheddar style. They are now making a delicious oak chip smoked Cheddar and a Cow’s milk Mozzarella which is proving very popular.

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Ahmad Tea is a UK-based family business, drawing on four generations of tea blending and tasting experience. Founded on a passion for the finest teas, they are dedicated to the unique place that tea drinking commands at the heart of daily life in Britain and beyond.

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Such skill ensures that their tea is worth the journey – from plantation to infusion – and worthy of your table. Ahmad Tea, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire SO53 2PZ tel: 023 8027 8900 or visit www.ahmadtea.com

The pleasure that you get from tea relies upon the skill with which it is tasted and selected, blended and balanced, to produce a tea with exceptional standards of aroma, colour, flavour and strength.

Mr Rahim Afshar, Managing Director

“I would not sell anything that I would not drink at home,” is Mr Rahim Afshar, Managing Director’s assurance, a promise that underpins everything that they do. A highly experienced tea taster, he takes an active role in the creative process behind every new blend. His stewardship also ensures that every Ahmad Tea blend, though produced from different flushes in different years, remains faithful to the qualities of its original.

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He knows that you rely on the consistent aroma, colour, flavour and strength of your favourite blends, just as their reputation relies on your ongoing satisfaction. That quality and consistency start with their knowledge of the estates with whom they are partnered. It continues through their care at every step of the selected teas’ journeys. It culminates in the creation and recreation of each blend according to the palates, skill and experience of the Ahmad Tea artisan tasters, supported by the exhaustive nature of their tasting, selection, blending and testing procedures.

Our e-mail is: info@ahmadtea.com Tel: +44 (0)23 8027 8900 Fax: +44 (0)23 8025 5867

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With stunning views of Cardiff Bay, a stylish and contemporary feel, and a seasonal menu showcasing the best of Welsh produce, ffresh Bar and Restaurant is a landmark in its own right, and worthy of a trip across the bridge. Listed in the 2012 Good Food Guide and set within the iconic Wales Millennium Centre, ffresh offers a dining experience second to none. Excellent quality food and service is led by Executive Chef Kurt Fleming, along with consultancy expertise from Shaun Hill, Executive Chef at Michelin-starred The Walnut Tree Inn at Abergavenny. The restaurant offers set menus for pre-show dining and lunches and a full a la carte menu. The ffresh team’s commitment to sourcing and serving the best local ingredients has been recognised with their partnership with the ‘Wales The True Taste’ brand, managed by the Welsh Government to promote the very best food and drink that Wales has to offer. Some 80 per cent of the food on the new menu is sourced from Wales and nearly a third of those suppliers have won the Welsh food and drink industry’s highest accolade – the True Taste award. Expect to find dishes like Black Mountain smoked duck breast, salad of Pembrokeshire crab and avocado, Taffy Apple cider braised pork belly, Welsh shitake mushroom and tarragon pudding,

black bream with Welsh mussel cream. All menus also have creative vegetarian options. The restaurant recently celebrated its second birthday when Shaun Hill was guest chef for the evening and served a menu of red mullet, partridge pudding and chocolate fondant for more than 100 guests which included influential VIPs, food bloggers and regular diners. The guest chef evenings have proved popular among the Welsh food community. Previous guests Bryn Williams (owner of Odette’s Restaurant in London) and Michelin-starred chef Bryan Webb of the award-winning Tyddyn Llan restaurant in Denbighshire have both sold out and the next event on Tuesday, November 29, will see Michelin-starred Chef Roger Jones from The Harrow at Little Bedwyn in Wiltshire, winner of AA Restaurant of the Year 2011, serving a four course menu and wine tasting. Booking is essential. To book call 029 2063 6465.

baronspatisserie This Christmas ffresh Bar and Restaurant will also host a series of seasonal events: • A Christmas Wine Tasting at ffresh Bar and Restaurant on Saturday, November 26, where Viader Vintners will be showcasing over 70 wines. Visitors can buy wines for their own Christmas celebration and delivery is guaranteed in time . • Afternoon tea with Father Christmas on Saturday December 3 and Sunday, December 4 at 3.30pm for children and their parents/grandparents • Christmas Music Night with a three-course dinner and traditional Christmas songs performed live by professional classical singers, Sunday evening December 4.

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• Dinner with Gershwin, a three course dinner with professional classical singers performing songs of Gershwin, Tuesday November 22. During the day ffresh Bar is open for coffee where visitors can relax with friends and catch up on the gossip, or use their WiFi to keep up with your emails and twitter. They serve a full range of drinks including a selection of Welsh beers, ciders, spirits and liqueurs. Suki loose leaf tea and Fairtrade organic coffee are also available. By evening the Bar transforms into a retro cocktail bar with a drinks menu that reflects the same high quality Welsh ingredients as its

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Guest Chef - Shaun Hill

sister restaurant. It also runs live acoustic nights on the first Friday of every month showcasing cult folk and electro-acoustic performers from across Wales. Whether you are visiting the bay for an afternoon, seeing a production at the Centre, or looking for a special evening dining experience, book your table at the restaurant on 029 2063 6465.

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Jonathan Bailey’s teenage culinary experiment has developed into a popular and successful business that’s not only a hit throughout the West Country, it’s destined to tempt the tastebuds of the rest of the country as well. He’s about to see his products go onto the shelves of a national supermarket chain, and while contractual obligations mean he can’t reveal which store it’ll be just yet, he’s delighted to have achieved one of his original business goals. The new venture marks the end of an exciting year which saw no fewer than three supermarket giants offering to stock his range of the very best potted Devon crab. “We have been working very hard in order to reach the goal I set for the company when we first started, to have our products sold on a national scale in a high end supermarket chain,” he says. “This year has been a very progressive one. We had thee offers and finally signed up with one of the supermarkets. Our launch is now imminent and we are already working on new recipes for new products, ready for the beginning of 2012.” “We have exciting times ahead and are looking forward to developing a excellent quality fish brand that retains its core values and at a price bracket to fit most people’s budget.” The latest events are the continuation of a success story that began when then teenager Jonathan was wondering what to do with a large brown Devon crab he’d been given. He and his friend Naomi decided to mix the shellfish with butter and a secret blend of spices and then served up the result to his friends - who all loved it.

The rest, as they say is history and, now in his early 20s, Jonathan, helped by his mum, Jenny, continues to develop new, tasty and exciting recipes using locally sourced, sustainable seafood. Already employing five people at its site at Ullacombe Farm, Bovey Tracey, there is every expectation that staff numbers could grow even further as The Potted Fish Company’s rapid rate of expansion continues. “We have always believed that it's important to work with businesses that benefit the local community and have always used local supplies and will continue to do so, but are very excited about the opportunities ahead,” says Jonathan. His products come in eye-catching, yet tastefully designed packaging and in a range of flavours. There’s potted crab with chilli, great when added to fresh tagliatelli, suggests Jonathan, smoked mackerel with horseradish, salmon with sesame and ginger, prawns with chilli and lime and, his own personal favourite, Old English potted crab.

Jonathan Bailey as a young boy, and today enjoying his range of the very best potted Devon crab. Already available in delis and specialist food outlets across the South and South West, the Potted Fish Company’s tasty products are soon to be enjoyed by the rest of the country. So it’s good news for the nation’s foodies and good news for Jonathan, his business and staff, but thanks to his generosity, it’s also good news for those in need as he donates 5% of his profits to a nonprofit organisation, founded by his uncle and aimed at helping cancer patients and their families and 5% to Project Ocean which sets out to protect the world’s oceans and their inhabitants.

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Champagne corks are popping at The London Inn in Padstow. Tim Tutton and his partner Lisa Mc Hardy are celebrating their first complete year at this attractive traditional Cornish pub. The London Inn, owned by St Austell Brewery, was already a very busy place when Tim and Lisa took over, so they knew that building on the strong local reputation was going to be quite a challenge. However they have more than risen to it and are thrilled to be attracting rave reviews from their visitors and in the local press. One of the most popular pubs in the area, it is a typical Cornish fisherman’s pub, full of charm, atmosphere and character with its own quirky ambience. The London Inn has 3 comfortable Bed and Breakfast rooms, and was converted from 3 fishermen’s cottages, opening as an Inn in 1803, taking its name from an old local sloop. It is charmingly situated near to Padstow harbour. Tim and Lisa “hit the ground running” and have barely had time to draw breath since they took over. Their menus have proved extremely popular and place a strong emphasis on the fantastic range of good fresh produce available locally. Tim says himself “We are very passionate about fresh local food, and try to source as much as possible within the area and use a great range of suppliers from farm shops to fruiterers.” Their seasonal menus feature a wonderful range of seafood and meat dishes, which as the season changes; will place more emphasis on roasts, and warming traditional pies and stews, and of course, a traditional Sunday Roast right through the winter months. The delicious menu can be enjoyed in the bar or in The Wheelhouse Restaurant which has seating for up to 24 people, and is available fore private parties. They carry a range of St Austell Ales with the largest selection of cask ales in Padstow, and are holders of the Cask Marque Certificate of Excellence for real Ale. The well stocked bar carries an excellent range of wines, ciders and spirits.

October saw the welcome return of their featured seasonal ales and a regular live music feature from local musicians on Sunday afternoons. Although their success is very exciting and gratifying, Tim and Lisa have another more personal cause for celebration; they were married in October. Everyone at Bristol Business Post wishes them every happiness and continued success. The London Inn, 6 – 8 Lanadwell Street, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8AN Tel: 01841 532554 Email:londoninnpadstow@live.co.uk www.padstowlondoninn.co.uk

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Piermasters Seafood Restaurant P l y m o u t h s o l d e s t s e a f o o d re s t a u ra n t Located on the quayside in the historic Barbican, Piermasters Seafood Restaurant started life 30 years ago and is Plymouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest seafood restaurant. It has established a reputation in Devon for serving the finest fish and shellfish dishes, as well as local meat, poultry and game. Supporting the same small suppliers and choosing only the freshest and finest local produce, means that the menu at Piermasters reflects the very best of West Country produce. The new 9 course taster menu allows guests to sample a wide range of local flavours. Piermasters dining is a relaxed experience. The restaurant has a comfortable and smart interior, with private dining rooms for group bookings. On the menu are gastronomic delicacies created from Devon's finest local produce. With a bespoke wine list, including Piermasters own label wines, a range of beers to compliment the dishes and a high level of service, one can look forward to food cooked to perfection and an evening of something just that little bit special at Piermasters. Make a reservation for lunch or dinner and discover why Piermasters has become one of the most fashionable and renowned restaurants in the South West.

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The village of Zennor lies on the rocky North Cornish coast between St Ives and Just between the high rocky cliffs of the coast and the rugged, boulder strewn, granite hills and moors. The Tinners Arms is the only pub in Zennor and was built in 1271 to accommodate the masons who constructed St. Senara's Church which is famous for its mermaid. The pub has changed very little over the years and retains its stone floors, low beams and open log fires. Walkers on the South West Coastal Path, or those that follow the more even â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coffin Wayâ&#x20AC;? across the fields, who come across this peaceful haven, find a real piece of traditional Cornwall. As they sit beside the fire with a plate of real Cornish cheeses and a pint of local ale, or on the sunny terrace looking out over the sea enjoying some locally caught fish, the present century will seem to slip away without a TV, jukebox or fruit machine, or even a mobile phone signal here to interrupt the idyll.

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The Tinners Arms serves good local food, sourced as far as possible from the immediate area, freshly prepared on the premises. The menu changes daily according to the availability of the fresh produce and reflects the seasons. They are open for lunch and supper every day throughout the year including Sundays. Visit their web-site www.tinnersarms.com to view a selection of their menus. On every Thursday they have live music with an occasional local singer or poet. If you decide to stay on, the White House next door offers comfortable, modern accommodation. Built in 1838, the White House was extensively restored and modernised by the present owners in 2005 to provide two double en-suite rooms and two single rooms which share a bathroom. All the luxuriously furnished bedrooms are light and airy with tea and coffee making facilities. The bathrooms are equipped with powerful showers, and a selection of soft white towels and toiletries. Traditional English breakfast using local produce is cooked by the chef and is served in the farm house style dining room at a time to suit you from 8.00 to 9.30 a.m. Slip away this summer to the peace and tranquillity of The Tinners Arms at Zennor.

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For an old fashioned warm welcome visit The Sandringham Hotel which is a traditional seaside hotel centrally situated on Weston-super-Mare sea front with panoramic views across the bay; it is ideally situated being within 200 yards of The Winter Gardens and walking distance from all Weston’s local attractions.

The hotel is owned by Ken and Val Perrett whose family have been in the hotel business since 1970 in Victoria Square and in this hotel since 1979, in that time the hotel has expanded to its current size of 77 rooms and as part of ongoing refurbishment and improvement works is being expanded by a further 12 rooms, which will make the hotel one of the largest in Weston Super Mare. The hotel is popular with tour companies, bringing coach parties from all parts of Great Britain. Ken attributes the success of his hotel to the fact that he is able to offer accommodation, breakfast and dinner at exceptionally low rates, and that they provide entertainment on at least 5 evenings a week. A number of special features and events take place during the year such as at Christmas, New Year, (Turkey and Tinsel a Christmas theme), all inclusive holidays, T4 on the beach, Weston’s beach race and the Carnival in November.

The Sandringham Hotel is celebrating receiving The David Urquart Award 2010; this award from Britain’s largest independent coach tour operator is for the hotel voted top out of 300, for friendliness, cleanliness and the most welcoming. All The Sandringham’s clean and comfortable 77 rooms are ensuite, and provide toilet and shower facilities, with complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and a colour television. The hotel also has 6 holiday flats.

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Ken says, of receiving the award, “We never claim to be the best or seek any stars, it is for our clients to decide on how we perform, however we can boast at offering exceptional value for money unrivalled in this resort.” He also pays tribute to his staff by saying that, “Our staff care about our guests and work hard at making their stay a success and thoroughly enjoyable.

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Find us in the Good Beer Guide 2011 Tucked away on a cobbled street under the shadow of St Thomas Church in Redcliffe, Bristol is the Seven Stars Inn.

One of Bristol's oldest character pubs dating back to the late 1600's (the pavement still has the iron-bound edges to prevent damage by iron cart-wheels), The Seven Stars remains largely unchanged from its origins in a city now packed with an ever changing sea of trendy bars and clubs. A historic building, the Seven Stars has links to the abolition of the slave trade, its area was a bustling community of seafarers, traders and residents and was one of the busiest parts of the city. Bristol had made a fortune from the slave trade, and it was in the Seven Stars that the anti-slavery campaigner, Reverend Thomas Clarkson came in 1787 and began to put together evidence later supplied to his friend William Wilberforce and used to support the Act for the Abolition of Slavery. The Seven Stars is located just off Bristol Bridge, close to the commercial heart of the city, and offers a warm traditional welcome to customers old and new. Their clientele are as diverse as the ales they serve, from the pensioner in the corner enjoying a quiet glass of Scrumpy, to business people dropping in for a pint at lunchtime or after work. At the weekends the tempo steps up a gear with regular live acoustic music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon 3 pm to 6 pm - four acts back to back, which attract a lively crowd. They hold a Real Ale Festival every month featuring 20 beers from different counties. The Seven Stars offers 8 ever changing real ales, as well as a selection of real ciders and perrys, and has been awarded CAMRA Bristol and District Pub of the Year in both 2011, and 2010, being the runners up in 2009. So, if a traditional old fashioned pub with a pool table, dart board, stories and history are what you are looking for - Come and visit.

The Seven Stars Thomas Lane Redcliffe Bristol. BS1 6JG Tel: 0117 927 2845 or visit: www.7stars.co.uk

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“We use only local organic and free range produce so they’re nutritious too,” Carla says. “They include granola and yoghurts plus specials such as French toast, Eggs Florentine and Eggs Benedict.”

Event organisers in the area are well-acquainted with the guest houses’ delights; those whose delegates have stayed under the welcoming roofs include the Arnofini Art Museum, Watershed Conference Centre, Armada House Conference Centre, Nokia and Bristol City Council. It’s also perfect for wedding accommodation, taking over the entire place. For a special occasion or celebration. In Bath the decor is more classic and in keeping with the elegant Regency surroundings but again, comfort is king, especially in the guests’ living room where it’s possible to relax by the open fire. THEY may have guest house in the title but visitors to either of the sister boutique establishments in Bristol and Bath are so much more than that. It’s like staying in a hotel but with guesthouse prices!

Here again is a sumptuous breakfast menu - consider smoked streaky or unsmoked back bacon, sausage and eggs any style with choice of homemade tomato ketchup or smoked salmon and scrambled eggs if you will - and both establishments have an honesty bar and reception areas. Luxury is indeed here at an affordable price, and consideration for the purse strings also extends to car owners with parking discounts available to guests - just £9 for 24 hours in Bristol and £6 for 24 hours in Bath city centre. It’s typical of the detail paid to every customer’s comfort, ensuring that right at the busy hub of two bustling cities are oases of peace and tranquillity. Whether you need to unwind at the end of a conference or just enjoy a short relaxing getaway, Brooks’s guesthouses will provide the haven you need.

The care and attention to detail lavished on all customers, whether they’re on an overnight stop-over or an extended stay is of the kind that has earned column inches of praise in national and regional media from a wealth of hardened travel journalists and a packed page of glowing testimonials on each website. It’s also resulted awards - the Bath establishment received the Green Business Tourism Award Silver in 2010 and the AA Breakfast Award in 2009. Newly refurbished, Brooks Guesthouse Bristol has already been tagged as a ‘funky hotel’ and a ‘great launch pad’ from which to start exploring the city by Alistair Saw day in his sought-after specialist accommodation guide. With its open courtyard, free WiFi, large open-style lounge and location right in the heart of Bristol, the guesthouse, in St Nicholas Market, is the perfect place for accommodation-seekers, be they in town for business or pleasure.

For further information and booking details for Bristol go to www.brooksghesthousebristol.com telephone 0117 930 0066 or email info@brooksguesthousebristol.com For Bath visit www.brooksguesthouse.com telephone 01225 425543 or email info@brooksguesthouse.com

“It is boutique chic at affordable rates,” assures Carla Brooks, who with her husband Andrew owns both establishments. “All rooms have Cole & Son wallpapers, paneling, iPod dock players and flat screen DVD /TV. & hansgrohe Power showers. Whether visitors are gearing up to explore the sights or preparing for a focused business gathering, they’ll be set up properly for the day by spectacularly delicious breakfasts.

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EVERYBODY’S clamouring to get a pizza the action at the new-look Graylings, near Barnstaple. Fresh and locally caught fish with the best Devon chips continue to be at the heart of this family-run eatery, but from a refurbished shop which is now serving made and baked-to-order pizzas, burgers, heavenly fresh fruit milkshakes and organic coffees and teas. Boasting full wheelchair access, easy parking, highchairs and telephone ordering, no wonder visitors and locals are queuing up to sample the goodies. It’s not the only new thing - Graylings now has its own website, from where you can order all the latest dishes from the comfort of home and at your own convenience. “Using lots of different products we have a good menu choice for customers,” says Sarah Grayling. “Our fish is sustainable and cooked in groundnut oil, which is a healthier mono unsaturated oil, and is a nice chunky piece of fish in a light batter so customers get a complete fish instead of a load of batter.

“They took a lot of getting right - we sampled different bases and toppings untill we did get them right,” reveals Sarah. “If we are not happy with something we will not sell it. Another big investment is the coffee machine and we are now serving morning tea and coffee, cakes and shakes, which are proving very popular. Our coffee is organic and our heavenly shakes made with fat-free yogurt and real fruit in flavours of banana, strawberry and blackcurrant. You can really indulge with ice cream in choc chip, toffee bean, Smartie and mint choc chip flavours.” The recent introduction of fish and chips served in cardboard boxes - preventing the fish from sticking to the chips and proving recyclable - and being able to eat in the restaurant at no extra cost are just two more ways the family continually strives to better its products and service. “Customers always get a warm welcome and smile,” says Sarah. “And we pride ourselves on the shop’s cleanliness and our high standards.” They’re obviously doing something right. Lee has been runner-up Fish Frier of the Year three years running and runner up three times in the Best North Devon Traditional Fish & Chip Shop and boasts five-star scores on the door. “We are hoping for first place this year,” says Sarah. Now that would be batter than anything.

“We use local potatoes and, when available, our fish specials rock (huss) and skate are also from the area. They are very popular and don’t stay on the menu board for long!”

To view the range of tempting dishes online or to find out more about Graylings, go to www.graylingstogo.co.uk. Alternatively telephone: 01271 346661

The Grayling family: Sarah, husband Lee, his brothers John and Martin and their parents, established their first fish and chip shop in 1994, in North Tawton. Also with an adjoining restaurant, business is booming and the premises are also in line for a facelift. The newly revamped shop, in Higher Road, Fremington, near Barnstable opened in 1999. The work, which Sarah says is getting a huge thumbs-up from customers, has enabled the exciting addition of a pizza oven, enabling the arrival of freshly made and baked to order 9” and 12” pizzas - but not before some rigorous research.

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THE importance of having an online presence cannot be under-estimated, particularly during the current harsh economic climate. It’s a 21st century business requirement and one that e2 media understands completely. It’s that understanding, combined with web expertise and excellent customer service that has brought companies from around the country to its door, keen to grow their businesses from the cost effective solutions and online marketing strategies it provides. “We’ve found that, despite the recession, companies are seeing real value in having an online presence,” says e2 media managing director Anne-Marie Pope. “Consumers are looking to the internet more and more to research potential suppliers and a carefully designed website has the ability to convert a user into a customer.” Graylings Fish & Chips is not the only company to seek e2 media’s expertise in helping it gain an online presence or increase revenues by trading online.It has helped businesses in a wide range of sectors from the holiday let, leisure and hospitality industry, to the construction industry and haulage and fuel specialists, not just in the UK but from around the world. For example 7 Island Surf is a satisfied customer who is based at Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands.

“Our team’s experience encompasses corporate websites, local business websites and e-commerce sites,” says Anne-Marie. “Examples include Smith & Nephew healthcare, Amec plc, BP, BT, Taylor Woodrow and Lyme Bay Holidays and we have also developed a number of popular holiday let websites with full real-time availability, online booking and payment. “For the well-known Surf Life Saving GB, which runs Surf Life Saving clubs across the country we launched a website which enables the marketing team to create microsites for their clubs on the fly, via the CMS.” Now trading for nearly 18 months, Anne-Marie is proud of the fact that nearly all of e2 media’s work has come from recommendation and referral. “We pride ourselves on exceeding customers’ expectations and offering good value for money with excellent customer service,” she adds. For further details of e2 media’s services, clients and recent websites, plus a packed page of customer testimonials, go to www.e2-media.co.uk.

To make an enquiry, telephone 01271 860475 or email contact@e2-media.co.uk

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Helping your business grow From a simple online brochure spanning a few pages to large scale e e-commerce installations, we are able to provide an affordable, professional web site tailored to suit your needs and budget.

With a host of new websites in the pipeline for more companies, including the Summerhouse Gallery in Cornwall, Devon bespoke cake maker Kushti Cakes, Devon guest house Wildercombe House, Prescot based Audio North West and Norfolk-based David Watson Transport, e2 media continues to forge ahead.

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It has been an exciting few years for The Somerville Hotel, Torquay, as they win one award after another. Jointly owned and managed by Adam Millward and Grant Chapman. The hotel was delighted to be awarded the title of Devon B&B/Guest Accommodation of the Year in October 2010 by Visit Devon, and were even more thrilled to be subsequently awarded their most prestigious accolade yet of Best B&B/Guest Accommodation for the whole of the South West of England in 2011 by South West Tourism, the hotel has also just been approved by Taste of the West, and was a finalist, narrowly pipped at the winning post, in 2010 in the HRS Hotel Excellence Awards, Best Value Small Hotel.

The hotel has a superb central location only a five minute walk from Torquayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting harbour and bustling town centre with dozens of quality restaurants serving delicious fresh local produce, cosy cafes and lively bars. The centre has many attractions including the Princess Theatre, Torquay Museum and Torre Abbey, with Paignton Zoo just a short car ride away.

The Somerville 515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 1HJ

Adam and Grant have developed a charmingly intimate hotel, which although graded at 5 stars for its guest accommodation with an additional Gold Accolade, has nothing stuffy or pretentious about it, the atmosphere is relaxed and informal with a truly welcoming ambience. Tastefully furnished in a light fresh style, complemented by carefully chosen antique pieces, all rooms have flat-screen TVs and goose feather duvets, the deluxe rooms and suites boast king-sized beds and even have iPod docks. The aim is to deliver a flexible service that is attentive, yet discreet. At weekends the extended breakfast times make for a more relaxed start to the day, with an extensive continental buffet and cooked breakfast, served daily. As an extra treat, a continental breakfast in bed is available. The Somerville sources their supplies as far as possible, from local suppliers who are passionate about the quality of their produce. During the week they offer late check ins and early check outs. This flexibility, free WiFi, and close proximity to the Riviera Centre also make the hotel a comfortable and convenient choice for guests on business. This small 10 room hotel is ideal for those looking for a luxury break on the English Riviera, in an intimate environment with a touch of seaside chic.

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“We have now introduced our Apex Channel Management system which provides a total one-stop hotel booking management package and enables hoteliers to send availability and pricing information on to the major reselling agencies in the UK,” he reveals. WHEN the Somerville Hotel needed to implement an online booking system, it knew exactly which pioneering company to call on. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in September, Cateractive Ltd was there at the very start of the in ternet hospitality selling and its CaterBook system is one of the longest serving in the sector. Devised for efficient man agement of the booking provisions of guest rooms and hotels of up to 80 rooms, the system is aimed at the hospitality sector and includes a management package on hotel computer(s) and an online booking system Peter Shearn, managing director of that appears on a hostelry’s website. The first Cateractive Ltd solution in the UK to provide online booking systems to smaller hotel businesses in 2002, CaterBook was developed by Peter Shearn, managing director of Cateractive Ltd, in Totnes, Devon.

“With an eye on quality we have partnered with big brand names such as Booking.com, LateRooms, Lastminute.com, Venere and Expedia along with other major players in other parts of the world and are adding providers all the time. As a combination of property management system, commission-free own site bookings and probably the best connected channel manager there is, I think CaterBook is the UK technology leader while being probably the most affordable. We are very excited.”

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He was originally involved in hospitality with a diploma course in the late 1970s and combined that experience with programming expertise to create an industry-friendly software solution industry-friendly being the key, as Peter’s very aware that not everyone, is necessarily computer savvy “We take great care to ensure we always communicate clearly and with an understanding of the hospitality industry,” he says. “We are a very small team and attention to detail and service is important but we are based in technology and our clients are in a non-technical business. Because we’re not trying to be all things to all men, CaterBook is very simple to use. It has been carefully thought out and designed to enable even people with little computer-confidence, to work quickly and efficiently. CaterBook is a commission-free system, so bookings generated on a hotel’s own website will not incur charges, and it also delivers detailed reports and financial, domestic and marketing data, which, says Peter, can be invaluable for generating future business. It’s a system that is proving popular with hoteliers; apart from a packed web page of glowing testimonials, Cateractive has more than 300 clients, mostly in the UK but also in Austria, Spain, France and Jersey. “We have several major award-winners in our portfolio and it would be crass of us to name names as all our clients are important to us,” Peter states. “However, making an exception, the Somerville is a class leader in what it does. It has achieved its status through service, attention to detail and plain hard work.” Happy to reflect on a decade of success: “The hospitality industry has seen a great deal of change over the last 10 years and it has been a real privilege to be part of it and grow with it,” Peter is excited about the future.

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St James Priory Two years of major development and conservation work is now completed at St James Priory Bristol, to the delight of the team and visitors alike. St James Priory is a very special place, offering healing, heritage and hospitality in the heart of Bristol, St James Priory is the oldest building in Bristol and has been a place of worship offering healing and hospitality, since its foundation in 1129. It is a monument of immense historical and architectural importance.

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In the medieval period, St James Priory was home to Benedictine monks. They lived here as a community of brothers, devoting their lives to worshipping God and caring for the poor and the sick. Now, St James Priory provides residential support and treatment for people suffering from substance addiction via Walsingham House and St James House which are adjacent to the church.

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Like their Benedictine predecessors they extend a warm welcome to all who visit. The refectory café serves delicious refreshments and the well-equipped meeting rooms and central locality make St James an ideal venue for conferences and community group bookings. St James is still a place of Christian worship and devotion but is open to all people from any faith or none. It is a Catholic Church and is open between 10am and 5pm from Monday to Saturday. Mass is celebrated each Sunday and Holyday at 8am.

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2011 marks the 75th anniversary of Jelf Lampier, one of Bristol’s leading insurance brokers. As the business celecelebrates its presence in the city since 1936, when it b began as John Lampier & Son Ltd, Ben Riddell, Marketing Director recounts five essential facts about the origins of the company: In 1936 in a coffee shop on Baldwin Street, two insurance inspectors, Ronald Chaffe and Howard Carter decided to start a business to serve the local community. John Lampier & Son Ltd. was born!

There was no Mr. Lampier! Whilst planning their business, one of Chaffe and Carter’s clients proposed his own Christian names ‘John’ and ‘Lampier’ as the company brand. From 1938 until 1982 John Lampier & Son Ltd. occupied various offices on Baldwin Street before moving into offices on the first floor of Edgecumbe Hall, Clifton. In 2007, John Lampier & Son Ltd. was acquired by Jelf. Together the businesses formed the largest Bristol based insurance broker, with an estimated 15 – 20% share of the local market. In 2010, Lampier became known as Jelf Lampier. Occupying the whole of Edgecumbe Hall, it now has 100 members of staff, including a team of 20 sales advisers. Ben commented further: "75 truly is a landmark for us and we are both delighted and proud to be able to say that we have been insuring the city and people of Bristol for such a long time. Here at Jelf Lampier, we are passionate about being, and remaining, a community broker – it means a lot to us that we are able to retain our Bristol roots. We would like to say a big thank you to Bristol for entrusting us with your business and we look forward to working with the city for the next 75 years!"

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DYNAMIC D YN YNAMIC ELEGANCE THE RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

The all-new Range Rover Evoque has arrived in the South West, a vehicle that is as breath-taking to look at as it is to drive. Available as a stunning Coupé or a practical 5-Door model, the Range Rover Evoque brings dynamic handling and styling to the classic Range Rover package of luxury and all-terrain performance. The Range Rover Evoque exudes dynamic elegance and is available in three core design themes (Pure, Dynamic and Prestige) each of which define styling, interior comfort and equipment levels - though customers can personalise their vehicle using an array of options. As you would expect from a Range Rover, the interior features high quality materials and craftsmanship as well as offering a host of premium technologies - including an 8-inch, high-definition touch-screen display with optional dual-view technology.

The Range Rover Evoque represents accessible, desirable sophistication and is priced from £27,955 for an eD4 ‘Pure’ 5-door model (equipped with 6 speed manual gearbox and two–wheel drive) to £44,320 for a top-of-the-range Si4 ‘Dynamic’ Coupé (equipped with 6 speed automatic gearbox and LUX pack). The new Range Rover Evoque has been declared Car of the Year in the Auto Express New Car Awards. The Evoque was also named Best Compact SUV by Britain’s biggest-selling motoring magazine, with the Land Rover Discovery 4 scooping the award for Best Large SUV for the second successive year. Citing the Evoque’s ‘mould breaking’ looks and driving dynamics as key factors in its success, the magazine also praised its keen pricing: “The Evoque puts the hugely desirable Range Rover brand within the reach of compact executive car buyers for the very first time,” said Auto Express Acting Editor Graham Hope. “The fact it looks and drives the way it does serves only to underline its premium appeal. “The winner of the Auto Express Car of the Year prize really needs to break the mould – and the Range Rover Evoque does exactly that. You have only to look at its concept car styling to see why the British firm already has a bulging order book for the new baby of its range. Its appeal goes far beyond its distinctive styling.”

Entertainment options include Digital and Satellite TV, DVD playback capability - which passengers can enjoy via 8-inch screens mounted in the headrests and digital infrared wireless headphones. New sound systems, developed in partnership with audio specialist Meridian and including a range-topping 825W, 17-speaker system, are also available. However the true test is how it drives and, whether choosing two or four-wheel drive, the Range Rover Evoque delivers a rewarding experience thanks to its precise steering and agility. Naturally the Range Rover Evoque delivers all-surface capability and makes use of a unique suite of technologies to maximise performance and comfort in challenging on- and off-road conditions - including a Terrain ResponseTM system with settings for General Driving, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts and Sand to optimise driveability and comfort. For customers specifying the Adaptive Dynamics feature there is an additional ‘Dynamic’ setting that sees MagneRide™ dampers monitoring and adapting to vehicle movements 1000 times/second* to help minimise body roll and provide an even more balanced drive. A choice of engines are available - a 150hp 2.2 litre turbo diesel eD4 engine that delivers less than 129g/km CO2 (in front-wheeldrive coupé form), 190hp SD4 version which gets from 0-60mph in 8.0 seconds when equipped with the automatic gearbox and a new 240hp 2.0 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of 060mph in just 7.1 seconds.

Land Rover UK Managing Director Colin Green welcomed the recognition: “The first production Evoque was driven off the line at Land Rover’s Halewood manufacturing plant in Liverpool only a few months ago. To receive an accolade such as this so soon, and from such a respected journal as Auto Express, is a huge boost for the talented and dedicated professionals who have worked so hard and so long to bring the Evoque to market.”

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RANGE OF FUEL ECONOMY FIGURES FOR THE RANGE ROVER EVOQUE RANGE IN MPG (L/100KM): URBAN 23.7 (11.9) – 47.9 (5.9) EXTRA URBAN 40.9 (6.9) – 62.8 (4.5) COMBINED 32.5 (8.7) – 57.6 (4.9) CO2 EMISSIONS 199 – 129 G/KM.

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GRANGE The new XF offers Jaguar style, performance and luxury, plus a selection of optional interior upgrades. It’s also available with Jaguar’s most efficient engine ever. Innovation has always been the hallmark of the Jaguar brand. Now the XF range is building on this reputation for creative engineering, providing the driver with a remarkable range of technologies that fuse comfort and exhilaration, power and beauty. The new XF continues the evolution of the Jaguar design language, with dramatic styling, flowing lines and a purposeful visual impact. Contemporary, individual and expertly crafted, it offers the excitement of a sports coupé, with the luxury of a premium saloon, seating five adults in comfort.

Grange Jaguar has been the centre for Jaguar and Aston Martin enthusiasts in the Swindon area for over 20 years. This well established dealership always has a superb range of new and luxury used cars on offer is and is very proud of its standards of service and the attention to detail provided by its maintenance department. At Grange, they are very proud of their association with these two great names in British motoring. They have been Aston Martin dealers for over a decade, at a time when the company has been transformed into a major force in the industry. In the case of Jaguar, Grange was the very first stand alone Jaguar dealership of the modern era, set up when Jaguar left British Leyland in 1983. Jaguar is now roaring again, with the highly successful XF.

To try the new XF for yourself, call in or ring Grange on 0844 875 3188

As all Jaguar aficionados will agree, since the take over by Tata, Jaguar is once again in full health. Its two most recent models, the XK and XF, have been universally acclaimed, with the XF in particular being heralded in the motoring press as marking a new era for Jaguar. Its coupe-like styling and ultra-modern, yet relaxing, interior sets new standards for executive saloons.

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The new XF 2.2 D is a very important car for Jaguar. If predictions are correct, XF sales will double, from 12k units in 2010 to 20k in 2012. Fleet sales will be boosted as it dips below the crucial 160g/km tax threshold, and 43% of XFs to leave the Castle Bromwich factory over the coming years will be 2.2 Ds.

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GRANGE SWINDON DORCAN WAY, SWINDON SN3 3RA TEL: 0844 875 3329 WWW.GRANGE.SWINDON.JAGUAR.CO.UK FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES FOR JAGUAR XF RANGE: MPG (L/100KM): URBAN 15.1 (18.7) - 42.8 (6.6) EXTRA URBAN 32.4 (8.7) - 58.9 (4.8). COMBINED 22.5 (12.5) - 52.3 (5.4). CO2 EMISSIONS 292 - 149 G/KM Car shown for illustration purposes only. Finance subject to status. On the road price is the Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Price plus Car Tax, First Registration Fee and Delivery Pack. Finance subject to status. Guarantees may be required. Jaguar Cars Finance, PO BOX 108, Leeds LS27 0WU.

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Let the good times roll.

25th Anniversary ZX-6R, a 600cc Supersport The Bristol branch of Kawasaki has presented a special one-off 25th Anniversary ZX-6R, a 600cc Supersport - to 45 year old Lee Oakley a regular customer of the Avon Street branch. The superb machine, valued at £10,000 was first prize in a national competition organised by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer. Lee was thrilled to win the bike, he said “I am stunned, the bike looked great on the competition web site, but in the flesh it’s magnificent!” Just as delighted were Manager of Bristol Kawasaki, Steve Hodder and Michael Johnstone, Sales and Marketing Manager for Kawasaki Motors UK. “We’ve got a family of great customers and I am proud to say Lee is one of them”, explained Steve Hodder. “He is a real motorcycle fan and has bought several machines from us in the past. I couldn’t think of a better person to win – especially during the 25th Anniversary year of the Ninja”. Bristol Kawasaki has been established for over 30 years and is the authorised main dealer for Kawasaki, and the UK’s leading Kawasaki dealer. Customers visit this friendly lively dealership from all over the UK, to join them in regular get togethers for track days, ride outs and other social events. There is an almost family feeling about this dealership.

Bristol Kawasaki 66, Avon Street Saint Phillips Bristol BS2 0PX Telephone: 0844 558 4522 They always have a large stock of new Kawasaki bikes and regularly have over 100 high quality tested and warrantied used bikes and scooters of all types and makes. They offer nationwide test drives and always have a wide range of demonstrator bikes in the showroom. If you are thinking of part exchanging your old bike they will happily give you a guide valuation, subject to viewing. In their fully equipped workshop they can service and repair all types and sizes of bikes, and only use genuine manufacturer’s spare parts. All their mechanics are factory trained, and can provide a range of specialist services including a tyre fitting service, dynamic wheel balancing and MOTs. They are also a Dynojet and K & N Performance Exhaust Centre. The workshop is an insurance approved accident repair centre for all makes of bikes. Kawasaki Bristol prides themselves on all aspects of their service, particularly after sales.

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40 YEARS OLD AND DRIVING FORWARD AT ALAN R JONES & SONS One of our region’s most established family-run businesses celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, with ambitious plans for growth and development alongside commitment to quality and customer service into the next decade. This multi award winning company is signalling its anniversary by the launch of a new website, which will be live from August this year, www.alanrjonesandsons.co.uk, and a striking new livery celebrating their 40 years in business. Until August then the company can still be reached on www.alanrjones-andsons.co.uk. or by telephone 01633 272522 Founded in 1971 in Newport, Alan R Jones & Sons is a family run business set up by husband and wife team Alan and Margaret Jones. In those early days, the company provided general haulage services via a fleet of just one vehicle, a second hand Bedford TK. The business grew steadily over the following years, with the family ranks swelled by second generation Peter and Ian Jones, who continued to run the firm with their mother after the sad death of their father in 1987.

committed workforce helped the company to weather the storm. More recently, investment in the management infrastructure has opened the door to further growth potential, with Alan R Jones now providing a ‘one stop shop’ for pallet deliveries across the UK and Europe together with a pick and pack, storage and container de stuffing service and general haulage with full and part load ability. Managing Director Ian Jones and Chairman Peter Jones keep their hands firmly on the reins of the business, supported by their dedicated team at Queensway Meadows. “Our 40th anniversary gives us an important landmark to focus on providing our customers with a service driven by family values coupled with modern technology, together with a business plan to safeguard the long term future of our employees,” stated Ian. “We are in a strong position to meet the needs of the future, and believe passionately that we offer a competitive service that is second to none,” added Peter.

As part of the development plan, Alan R Jones & Sons became members of the nationwide palletised distribution network Palletline in 1994, which provided the company with the opportunity to expand the business and provide reliable and cost effective national distribution services for palletised goods. This move was the catalyst for further business growth, and in 2001 Alan R Jones & Sons moved to new, purpose-built premises and increased their scope of operations to include storage and ‘pick and pack’, providing an expanded range of capabilities for customers in the region. The economic downturn in 2008 caused an inevitable slowdown in business growth, but loyal customers and a

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Caldicott Building Supplies Caldicot Building Supplies Ltd is located on Caldicot Rd, behind the Texaco Garage in Rogiet, near Newport. They stock a wide range of plumbing and building supplies, including, timber, concrete blocks, bricks, cement, everything connected with central heating, and have recently opened a great new bathroom showroom. They deal with both the trade and the general public, and are stockists of Trojan plastics, Galaxy showers, Hudson Reed, Adam furniture, Just Trays, Techflow, Tavistock, Lecico and Intergas heating. It is always worth a visit if you are considering any project for your home or garden, large or small. Whether you are installing a complete central heating system, or just replacing an individual radiator, the range of radiators and boilers available nowadays is so wide that expert advice is essential, whether you are looking for something trendy and stylish or something from the budget end for purely practical purposes. Choosing taps, showers or sanitary ware can be very confusing too, discuss your requirements with the people at Caldicot for honest unbiased advice. Outdoor projects such as decking, or laying a new patio, all require careful planning too; head to Caldicot to make sure that you have everything you need, and that nothing has been overlooked. Always remember, that those in the know, professional tradesmen go to Caldicot Building Supplies.

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D O N A L D I N S A L L A S S O C I AT E S Chartered Architects, Historic Building & Planning Consultants craftsmanship should be repaired and not restored, Morris believed, so that the qualities which only time can bring will continue to be appreciated. In order to do this, repair techniques which add life to ancient fabric need to be learned, and the replacement of lost elements should be done in a clear way which does not mimic the original. This approach has been at the heart of Donald Insall Associates’ approach ever since, and can be seen in all the work the Practice does.

It is now hard to imagine Bath as a city under threat. Our very notion of this beautiful city is bound up with its timelessness, the enduring way in which a common material unites a mixture of disparate architectural styles so successfully. And yet attitudes were very different 50 years ago, when the social hierarchy which had supported life in the grand houses of cities such as Bristol and Bath had ended so recently. The 1970s touring exhibition “The Destruction of the Country House” drew attention to the astonishing fact that in the mid 1950s one country house was demolished on average each month. The scale of the loss of craftsmanship this represents can only be imagined. However, grave concerns about the loss of historic fabric and future craft skills were being expressed as early as the 1950s. One Bristolian, architect Donald Insall, decided to do something about this, and in 1958 founded an architectural practice devoted to rescuing many of the nation’s historic buildings under threat. It must have seemed highly unfashionable at the time to champion the case for finding new life for redundant historic buildings when all around they were being unsympathetically altered or demolished. And yet this is what Donald Insall Associates set out to do and continues to do today. In these early days, there was no clear philosophy to adopt in approaching the conservation of historic buildings, as much of Europe was involved in replacing buildings lost during the war, and so it was to 19th century philosopher and Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris that Donald Insall turned. Ancient

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Restoration of the House of Lords chamber in 1980 offered an opportunity to demonstrate this philosophy, followed in 1992 by a similar scale of operation for the restoration of Windsor Castle after the fire. The four-decade repair programme for Trinity College, Cambridge, trained a group of craftsmen whose foreman once said “we could build a mediaeval cathedral today with the skills we have learned”, contrary to the often heard view that ‘they don’t build like they used to’. Although locally the Practice is best known for the restoration of the historic buildings of the Thermae Bath Spa, its collaboration with Bristol practice Alec French and Partners can be seen in the new buildings at 22-25 Queen Square in Bristol. Today, the Practice operates from seven offices around the country and currently clients include central and local government, the National Trust, private owners, charities, commercial clients, colleges, universities, schools and the Bristol Old Vic. At present the Bath office is involved in several country house projects in Somerset, in restoring an entire Bath crescent, in advising on Weston Super Mare Town Hall and alterations and extensions to several Oxford Colleges.

For further information go to www.insall-architects.co.uk or contact Rob Dunton on 01225 469898.

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Sheridan Interiors Genuine Handmade Furniture

Every woman dreams of beautiful handmade bespoke furniture for her home. Furniture that has been designed, constructed and fitted to her precise requirements by craftsmen, who understand the properties of their materials. A kitchen, bedroom or study, which has been designed to fulfil all her aspirations, to fit in with her personal style, literally a dream, and to have the installation project managed by experts. The team at Sheridan Interiors understand these aspirations. Established for over 10 years and run by Luke Hardy a 3rd generation cabinet maker, who through his father and grandfather brings a wealth of experience in traditional and contemporary furniture design. Luke also brings, and this is important, an understanding and sympathy with his materials understanding the nature and beauty of wood, he says is the basis of unique furniture manufacture. As a small team, the service they offer is personal and individual; your furniture will be constructed and installed by the person who designed it. At Sheridan Interiors they bring you a full service. You don't need to worry about anything. All areas of the project can be organised in house, including any plumbing or building works that needs to be done and any after sales assistance you should require. After assessing your requirements and life style Luke will produce 3D drawings and show you the alternatives in their new purpose built showroom, he will then invite you to view several installations in your area, believing that the best recommendation comes from satisfied customers.

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Sue Chalmers Creative Director

Sue Chalmers of Merell Design & Create Ltd has a personal passion to see her clients succeed and get great results with their businesses. As a very successful architect and designer with 12 years experience with clients such as Arcadia Group, Debenhams, Gap, Café Nero, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Cunard, Enterprise Inns & various private Hotels, Restaurants, Bars & Offices, she knows what works & what doesn’t. If you want to gain new business, increase profits, and encourage staff productivity, then you need the successful strategies and business development skills of Merell. Sue established Merell when she moved from London to the West Country 6 years ago to fulfil the need for an affordable, approachable, design and build company for businesses in the area. The benefits good design brings are huge. End users are proven to enjoy attractive interior environments, with hotels having returning customers, restaurants, bars & pubs seeing increased business and hospitals, dental practices and care homes noticing a significant benefit to their patients. Schools find that pupils are better behaved and their learning experience enhanced by the designed environment. All businesses find improved staff morale, greater turnover and profitability, through the improved customer experience. Merell’s impressive portfolio of satisfied clients demonstrates how Sue’s approach has improved their turnover well beyond expectations. Merell recently moved into new larger premises to accommodate their expansion, and offer a full Architectural Design service; including applying for Planning and Building Control applications with a 100% success rate in this area. Merell will Project Manage the implementation of the design, co-ordinating all the trades involved in the project, & the procurement of the fixtures & fittings. Merell can source and supply all furniture, lighting, soft furnishings and wallpapers/coverings at trade prices, and should you ask Merell to supply these, and commission tradesmen etc. then the design fee is waived. As an example of the cost savings Merell can offer, they were able to save one client last year £10,000 on the furniture for their care home, with many other clients also seeing significant savings. Merell can even help arrange asset finance when necessary. Merell only supplies items which comply with Commercial Fire & Building Regulations. Furniture that they specify is made for the commercial market; therefore it is constructed to last, and upholstered

in Crib 5 fabrics specified from their vast library of product books, likewise curtains, blinds & carpets which all need to comply if the client is to be covered under insurance of their premises. The team understand that change can be daunting, but successful businesses invest to grow, and investing in your interior is essential. The same is true of private residential clients and developers who want to maximise the potential of their homes whether they are planning to stay put, or to assist in its marketability. The main benefit of using Merell is that they help businesses make money. As Sue says “good design is about much more than just looking good!”

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Morley Grove Kitchens make their own hardwood timber work surfaces, and also supply a full range of granite, Caesarstone® and Silestone ® worktops. A complete selection of the best quality and most up to date appliances is available including the increasingly popular Quooker® boiling water taps, induction hobs and pyrolytic self cleaning ovens. As a testament to the standard of workmanship achieved by this highly professional company, they are currently installing a kitchen in a Grade 2 manor house, nr Burford in the Cotswolds. Morley Grove Kitchens offer a complete installation service including plastering, plumbing and electrical work, flooring and building work where required. The only limit is your imagination. The ethos behind Morley Grove Kitchens is to offer fantastic kitchen design using a variety of unusual materials to personalise kitchen furniture for their discerning clients.

Morley Grove Kitchens, 110, Cold Harbour Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7SB Telephone 01179150095 or visit www.morleygrove.co.uk

Deciding to purchase a new kitchen is the easy part. Finding a company that will work with you to turn your ideas into reality, contributing innovative solutions and expertise to produce a truly bespoke result is the tricky part. Morley Grove Kitchens are just such a company. Let Hugo Morley bring his many years of experience in creating beautiful kitchens and his passion for design achieve an installation that will reflect your individuality and be at the heart of your home and family life. Hugo says, “We want to help people achieve their dream and we aim to be at the forefront of inspirational design in Bristol and the South West - while maintaining the traditional values of quality and first-class service. You might say that we offer classics with a twenty-first century twist!” Each kitchen is designed from scratch after careful consultation with the client. As an independent company, Morley Grove is able to offer an extremely diverse range and is proud to source the greater majority of their products from manufacturers within the Bristol area. The styles include traditional wood kitchens, and painted shaker style kitchens through to the most up to date high gloss handle less kitchens, they are specialists in Parapan®, a solid high gloss acrylic door system that can be thermoformed into curves. Customers frequently combine ranges to bring a fresh approach covering both traditional and contemporary design. The rigid carcase construction means that each kitchen is built to last by Morley Grove’s own craftsmen

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If you are planning a new look for your garden with new patio paving, spring can be an inspirational time to get your project off the ground. Castacrete have been established in Failand for more than 20 years. The friendly and experienced staff offers a warm welcome, plus expert, informed advice on every product going, to help you choose the materials that will bring out the best in your scheme. With demand for the Castacrete quality and service growing rapidly the company has recently opened their new showroom, Stonecraft Paving Centre. The new showroom also boasts live outdoor display gardens, which have recently been extended to provide the largest show gardens in the South West. Hard landscaping provides the bedrock of any new scheme and if you are looking for something solid to work from, with the bonus of broad choice and scope for innovation, head for the Stonecraft Paving centre. Browse at leisure among the beautiful indoor displays incorporating a vast range of product that also includes the added extras for your project, ranging from fencing to water features.

New for spring 2012 are Patio Packs in random sizes in a choice of five colours and varying patterns. With our opening offers starting from ÂŁ106.00 including VAT, that covers 7.2 square metres, they are an excellent value way of extending your living space outdoors this summer.

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As well as decorative paving, the Stonecraft Paving centre offer a selection of rumbled block paving, available in three different sizes and six different colours. The wide variety offers creative scope and innovation for driveway or patio planning, with the flexibility of being able to mix and match size and colour.

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Tom Bishop started a business supplying and repairing garden equipment at the London Road site 45 years ago, ten years later the company was established under its current name of ST Bishop & Co. The company is a familiar fixture in the area and is known for its knowledgeable and helpful advice. They are the “go to” place locally for the sales, service, spares, repair and hire of garden machinery.

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They offer a wide variety of products giving excellent value for money, as buying the right tool for the job is always more economical in the long run. From lawnmowers, tractors, brush cutters and strimmers to blowers, chainsaws, chippers, cultivators, generators, log splitters, power-washers, rakes, scarifiers, shredders, sprayers, sweepers, trailers, vacuums, water pumps and many other pieces of garden equipment and machinery, you are sure to find everything you need for your project. If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure, just ask the highly experienced staff; after all, the 7 staff have a cumulative experience of over 120 years in the industry. All their products are competitively priced with an emphasis on quality and excellent after-sales support. Part-exchange is available and a wide range of second hand machinery is always available. A hire service is available for most garden machinery products

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S T Bishop offer full service and spares facilities for all machines that they sell and for most popular garden machinery. A collection and delivery service is available for larger equipment and free delivery is normally available on new machines purchased within the local area. The convenient location in the village of Wick within easy reach of Bristol and Bath means that they are able to provide a good service to the general area including Avon, South Gloucestershire and areas of North Somerset and Wiltshire. Their web site www.stbishop.co.uk outlines their products and services but is no substitute for a personal visit in order to appreciate the vast range of equipment they stock and to assess which item will be most suitable for your use. However, they will happily accept email or telephoned orders for local delivery - aiming to deliver available stock same day when possible, assembled and ready to use. Items under ÂŁ150 may attract a small delivery charge. The company is allied with Mountfield who run a sales site enabling you to order on line, for S T Bishop to deliver. In short whatever type of garden equipment you need, S T Bishop is sure to be able to help.

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Look at your outside space differently, think of it as somewhere to enjoy, why compromise on style and comfort, just because it is outside. Garden Relish’s proposition is about enjoying the outside lifestyle without any of the hassle or hard work associated with gardening. Leave the hard work, get outside and play, or just relax.

Garden Relish is an online retailer of all things stylish, funky and fun to enjoy outside. From beautiful top end teak and wicker furniture, not available on the high street or at garden centres, comfortable colourful hammocks, barbecues and trendy firepits to lawn games such as croquet, giant chess or wooden skittles. Garden Relish specialises in the better end of the market and caters for the discerning customer who places a priority on style and quality.

Planning a special outdoor party? Garden Relish is all set for an early summer – whether it's serious BBQ kit you need for the weekend or just stylish accessories to help you enjoy cooking al fresco. Why not choose some funky coloured lighting to add to the atmosphere. If it's a unique present idea you need to see their accessories area with 3 types of garden hamper now available. Garden Relish have just become the only UK online retailer for Made on Earth's stylish new teak chair Murano for a more contemporary twist on beautiful and durable teak.

Garden Relish offers great style and great service, and innovative design with products made by skilled craftsmen to the highest standards. Visit the website www.gardenrelish.com to see their extensive ranges, if you still can't find what you're looking for, or just need some extra advice, please give them a call on 0117 3017080 and they’ll be happy to talk

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Dexter Services SW Limited Dexter Services are electricians and electrical contractors that cover an area with a radius of 25 miles approximately from Taunton to Bristol. They also supply a range of water and fuel conditioners. They have 40 years experience in the electrical contracting business and have carried out a wide variety of installations for very many industrial applications, such as, factories, warehouses, workshops, offices, shops canteens, schools. On the domestic side they are very reliable and experienced and offer a friendly cheerful service whether it is a full installation or just additional lighting, sockets, or smoke detectors. The local agricultural community rely on their expertise too for electrical work to milking parlours, cubicle buildings, loose boxes, covered yards, stables, greenhouses and potting sheds.

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Integrated Electrical Design and Installation The future is looking very bright, and energy efficient, for Alpha Bristol. Alpha was formed in 1985 and has since established itself as a quality electrical contractor. Directors John Edwards and Terry Parsons have a multitude of experience in electrical design and installation, and have with their experienced dedicated staff completed installations in all electrical industry disciplines for schools, residential developments, care homes, sports grounds and arenas, offices, and industrial applications for both new build and refurbishment.

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Costs of energy are rising and the demand for effective, stylish, innovative lighting appropriate to the type of site is increasing exponentially, at the same time budgets are under increasing pressure. Alpha use all their experience to provide cost and energy efficient solutions, they aim to provide installations of a high standard to an affordable budget, whilst providing their clients with a quality service and value for money. Alpha have been involved in some outstanding projects, they undertook the complete electrical design and installation works to convert an open warehouse into a high tec engineering facility to give the Williams team a facility for the building, spraying and diagnostic testing of their famous Formula 1 racing cars. They designed and provided floodlighting for the hockey pitch and tennis courts for the Colston School in Bristol, dealing successfully with the planning issues raised. Alpha were proud to be appointed to carry out the design of a lighting and power control system to David Beckhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new football academy and a state of the art bar and lounge for SKY at the 02 Arena

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Alpha is rapidly becoming the electrical designer of choice for the residential care home and sheltered housing market. They have 20 years experience in this area which has given them a specialised insight into the needs of this demanding sector, from the client, staff and resident’s points of view.

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First established in 1997, Swindon Plumbing Supplies Ltd. is fast becoming the first choice supplier for plumbing and heating professionals both within Swindon and the surrounding counties. The company boasts one of the most knowledgeable sales teams in the area, who along with the founders, have many years of expertise in the industry. When it comes to creating efficient and cost-effective energy solutions that address todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing environmental concerns, Swindon Renewables leads the way. Climate change is now a generally accepted fact, which has increased our focus on alternative energy sources that would help to reduce not only carbon emissions (being a significant contribution to global warming), but also energy bills. One of the most efficient and cost-effective renewable energy technologies currently available for domestic and commercial applications are air source heat pumps. Aeromax Plus Air Source Heat Pumps have been independently tested under the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and therefore qualify for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), sometimes referred to as Clean Energy Cashback. For further details on RHI please visit www.decc.gov.uk. Rainwater Harvesting systems such as the Rain DirectorÂŽ ensures a constant supply of clear rainwater for washing machines, toilets, the garden and other uses. The advantages of the Rain director include saving money by reducing your water usage, keeping water out of the storm-water management system, thereby helping to reduce flooding risks. A thermal store such as the Torrent MultifuelStore HP SOL provides the means to harness energy when it is available for later conversion into both hot water AND heating. They provide a simple and inherently safe way to produce high performance mains pressure hot water. The householder can enjoy the comfort and luxury of a mains pressure system produced from alternative energy sources. The alternative energy feeds into the thermal store which is also the water that circulates around the heating system. This means that the energy available from solar panels or a wood burning stove, for example, can be used to provide energy into the heating circuit to decrease the use of fossil fuel based boilers, and hence reduce household running costs.

In 2006, the company opened Swindon Bathroom Centre and are now moving forward with the opening of Swindon Solar Centre, incorporating Swindon Renewables. The company offers a wide range of accredited bpec training courses covering all aspects of renewable energy. Current courses

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include: a domestic vented & unvented hot water course, a domestic solar hot water course, a Heat Pump course, an Underfloor heating course, a Rainwater Harvesting course, and a Water regulations course. These one and two day courses are aimed at industry professionals wishing to understand current legislation and install and maintain renewable technologies. All the products are on display in the showroom and fully trained and helpful staff are on hand to answer any questions. Whether you need renewable technology for a new building or refurbishment project, Swindon Renewables can offer you the total solutions package to meet your needs.

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supplying electrical contractors and installers, bringing a flexible approach to their customers and offering a quotation with a fixed price commissioning charge. A third part of the business as their reputation grows, is in the field of the design of fire safety installations for building consultants, architects and electrical services suppliers. This latest area, due to their sympathetic treatment of listed and historic buildings, has included the complete installation of the fire alarm equipment at the Roman Baths & Pump Rooms in the City of Bath which are managed by the council. This forward thinking highly efficient company should be the first point of call for any business or local authority in the South West who are planning a new fire safety system, who require reliable service & maintenance or who simply want to update their existing system. Rely on the company who make your safety their business.

Avon Fire Systems Ltd Unit 5, Crofts End Industrial Estate, Crofts End Road, Bristol BS5 7UW Tel: 0117 9521 999 Fax: 0117 9521 001 Email: sales@avonfiresystems.co.uk

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Ford Bros are a leading privately owned Civil Engineering, Surfacing, Building and Maintenance business which is entering a new phase of development under the leadership of its new owner Graham Buller. This is an exciting period for Ford Bros; with the change in ownership have come new personnel bringing fresh ideas, expertise and new contacts which are already generating new business. The restructuring will lead to a subtle change of emphasis and direction for this long established company which was originally formed as a limited company in 1961, building on the existing business founded in 1946 as the Chelcombe Quarry Company, producing limestone aggregates and building stone for the local market.

Showfield Cycleway and Footpath, Frome. Ford Bros continue to develops its Building and Maintenance service in both the commercial and domestic markets playing a key part in the support and maintenance of affordable housing, having forged relationships with a number of housing associations, as well as providing a parallel service to the care home and education sectors. Domestically we offer a complete buildings and maintenance portfolio, ranging from repairs, to refurbishments, to entire extensions, all of which can be supported with comprehensive project management, for peace of mind. A new venture is the development of its workshop and plant division to offer a range of services to commercial and domestic customers including plant hire and vehicle and plant repairs and servicing. Ford Bros seek to provide a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Quality Service, delivered Safely, on Time, and in Budgetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Ford Bros Head Office Viking House, Cheddar Business Park, Wedmore Road Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3EB telephone: 01934 742481 email: info@fordbros.co.uk or visit: www.fordbros.co.uk

Safety play area, Saltash housing development. Ford Bros are proud of delivering projects within their Civil and Surfacing division that directly improve lives and communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; from stormwater drainage schemes to highways, from retail parks to utility services, schools to universities and redevelopment schemes. The company has continued to develop speciality surface products and bring to market eco-friendly materials, in line with government recycling and environmental policies. To complement our commercial activities within these departments we also pride ourselves in delivering a quality service to the domestic market, which supports groundworks, drainage schemes, driveways, block and brick paving.

Houndwood Redevelopment, A39.

As a major supplier of Ford Bros We would like to wish Graham and his team all the best for the future! For all your Building and Plumbing Material needs

01458 832244 Phone us for a quote today

Emergency Helipad at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.

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The recycling of commercial food waste has stepped up a gear due to an innovative new company based in Ringwood, Hants, Eco Food Recycling Ltd. Set up by co directors Simon Heaps & Andy Jones. Eco Food Recycling, registered with the Environment Agency as a waste carrier, is celebrating their first full year in business and deal with the collection and 100% recycling of commercial food waste. Although they are, as yet, only a small company they are making a huge impact in the field of food waste recycling. In the first month of trading, Eco Food Recycling recycled just under three and a half tonnes of waste; by December this had risen more than ten-fold to nearly 38 tonnes … and the business continues to grow. Since the turn of the year the growth rate has continued and August 2011 saw nearly 300 tonnes of food waste being diverted from landfill and fully recycled.

Many well known and environmentally aware companies use Eco Food Recycling such as Waitrose, Whitbread, B & Q, Mitchell & Butler, Premier Inn, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Nando’s, Frankie & Benny’s, TGI Fridays, Pizza Express to name a few. The Government is committed to recycle waste rather than sending it to landfill and Eco Food Recycling is helping its customers by being a step ahead of incoming legislation and recycling 100% of the food waste it collects, thus reducing the carbon impact, and production of greenhouse gasses within the environment. Eco Food Recycling are expanding, growing their workforce and buying new collection vehicles, the future for this company is looking a very bright green!

Eco Food Recycling Ltd 36 Wayside Road St Leonard’s Ringwood Hants BH24 2SJ

Their service covers a large part of Southern England including Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Surrey and Sussex, specialising particularly in the Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ringwood, Wimborne and surrounding areas. We are all concerned about our impact on the environment and food waste is a particular concern, as the decomposition process in landfill leads to the production of methane, a greenhouse gas 22 times more powerful than CO2. Supermarkets, schools, hospitals, restaurants and food outlets all have an issue with the safe disposal of food waste, this is where Eco comes in, they will collect the waste and recycle it using the latest processes to turn the waste into compost which can then be used as an environmentally friendly fertiliser. The waste from the Bristol area goes to an Anaerobic Digester where it can be converted into energy and fertiliser, but from February 2012 Eco Food Recycling will be able to convert all the food waste they collect to a new localised AD facility.

01202 873967 or 07710 354640 www.ecofoodrecycling.co.uk sales@ecofoodrecycling.co.uk.

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The No.1 Catering Equipment and Service Provider The Carford Group is one of the largest catering distributors in the country, and is proud to be celebrating 35 years of quality service and experience in the catering industry. Carford specialise in designing and installing commercial kitchens and front of house counters, they also operate one of the largest independent service divisions in the UK to assist with equipment break down and repairs. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clients consist of a complete range of facilities and sectors within the catering industry from Cafes, Restaurants and Hotels through to Schools, Care Homes, Hospitals and Main Contractors. Carford employs over 125 staff based at head office in Dorset or road based across the country.

with nationwide coverage, there is always one close to you and ready for an emergency when time is essential. Carford offers a competitive range of reactive and preventative maintenance contracts to suit the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Equipment sales assists customers with replacement items such as grills, ranges and microwaves right through to cutlery, crockery and tableware, they really do cover all aspects. Carford also has an inhouse fabrication facility which allows them to make bespoke stainless steel items to bring all aspects of the kitchen together.

The company is built up of four main departments to make sure customers get the best quality of service and knowledge. These consist of: Kitchen Design & Project Management, Equipment Sales, Fabrication & Ventilation and Service & Maintenance. Carford has a team of 10 project sales managers who are some of the most qualified and knowledgeable professionals in the field with experience in all sectors of the industry. They will assist you in every aspect from design of your new build or refurbishment, to handing over and training on your new equipment. The service department is one of the largest independent service fleets in the UK with over 65 directly employed service engineers,

Storer Refrigeration & Catering Manufacturers Ltd Newstead Industrial Estate Brookfield Road Arnold Nottingham NG5 7ER Tel: Fax: Email:

0115 9200 329 0115 9670 676 info@storersltd.com

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Storers have been happy to supply cold rooms and servery counters to Carfords for over 20 years

Specialists in Energy Efficient Cooling Solutions Tel: 01635 550055 Fax: 01635 556929 Email: info@consortenvironmental.co.uk Web: www.consortenvironmental.co.uk

Consort House, Bone Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5SD

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There is no advert as powerful as a positive reputation Maidaid Halcyon has built its reputation over thirty years of providing innovative design, superb build quality and unequalled customer care. Washing 10,000 plates an hour or three dozen beer glasses between services, our customers know we can be relied upon for superlative, trouble-free results. Call us today for more information. We guarantee, it’s the scale of our commitment that will impress you the most.

Telephone 0845 1308070 Email sales@maidaid-halcyon.co.uk www.maidaid.co.uk

The Carford Group has recently expanded to the South West to extend their sales and project management service across to North Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and South Wales. The Carford Group really is a remarkable company that truly looks after its customers and its staff. The firm is currently putting together a charity calendar in fond memory of a service engineer, Mark Scriven, who died of a rare heart condition. The “Carry On” themed calendar will be available from September and the money raised is going into a trust for his two young children.

For more information about Carford or to view some of their projects visit www.carford.co.uk Or you can contact them on 0845 0260400.

m m Commercial dishwashing specialist Meiko UK Limited is delighted to be associated with the Carford Group, and congratulates them on 35 years of trading. Meiko wishes them every success in the future in their new Bridgewater facility.

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FIX & WELD LTD Celebrating 10 years of success PUTTING customers first has taken Stroud’s Fix and Weld through nearly 10 years of success and, as it gears up to celebrate its anniversary, is destined to ensure the next decade is - a gas. Director Steve Hudd, who founded the company in 2002 with his wife Fiona, says it’s the approach of this friendly family business which has taken it from operating from their garage at home to being Gloucestershire’s sole delivery agent for the world’s biggest industrial gas supplier. At a time when financial pundits talk nervously of a double-dip recession, Steve, Fiona and their staff of eight have never been busier. “We have experienced massive growth in the last five years and continue to achieve excellent figures. The last two months have been record months and our order book looks very good,” he says.

it’s particularly proud of its status as Gloucestershire’s delivery agent for Air Products. “We deliver throughout Gloucestershire using purpose-built vehicles able to carry gas and consumables at the same time,” states Steve. “Despite the challenging climate, we saw more than 40% growth in gas cylinder sales between October 2009 and September 2010.” Fix and Weld is proud to have been involved in many major projects; from designing and supplying compressors for every Gloucestershire fire station to supplying welding gas for the 28 miles of gas pipeline laid throughout the county. Recently it expanded its premises, adding extra office and storage space, while its trade counter is as busy as ever, with customers happy to call for supplies and to experience Steve and his team’s friendly welcome.

The Westward Road, Ebley, premises of engineering specialists Fix and Weld are a one-stop shop for all matters fixing and welding - and more. The company supplies industrial gases, including welding gases, LPG, oxygen, acetylene, nitrogen, helium and speciality gases complimented by all the associated welding supplies, welding equipment, fasteners, fixings, power tools and abrasives. Supplying mainly to trade, Fix and Weld’s client base covers large organisations, sole traders and the domestic market and

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“I’ve had 25 years in this industry and people rely on us for information and advice,” explains Steve. “Customers don’t always know what’s the best product to use so we try to guide them, keep them informed and give them information when it’s available. “Our excellent staff are fully trained to answer every request, but it is our friendliness and attention to detail that mean you will work with us again and again.” Alongside the expertise and personal attention, there’s the quality - Fix and Weld is ISO9001 accredited.

Flogas UK Ltd proudly supply LPG to Fix & Weld and would like to congratulate them on 10 years in business.

With the official decade due to be marked next March, he says his main aim, apart from developing the company website, is to still be a thriving presence by the end of the next one. “I want the business to carry on growing but not to lose control of it, so we can keep that individual friendly service and develop relationships with customers,” he adds.

For further information about Fix and Weld and its services visit www.fixandweld.com or telephone 01453 756393

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Precision Engineering Pieces Ltd. “A refinement in the sheet metal & powder coating industry”

PRECISION Engineering Pieces Ltd doesn’t just churn out orders - it makes quality statements. “What is just another sheet metal fabrication to others in our field, to us represents another opportunity to make a quality statement,” declares managing director John Hawkins. It’s a policy that, since it was established in 1980, has enabled the Tewkesbury company to develop a reputation that it is proud of as a manufacturer of high-class sheet metal fabrications and one that has helped ensure long-term relationships with clients throughout the UK. Supplying numerous different industries, including many big players in the defence industry, Precision Engineering Pieces (PEP) also works with customers involved in the construction, medical, electronic, aerospace, banking, shopfitting point of sale and motoring sectors.

“Our promise is a guarantee of quality at a price that's right. Our promise is that we always deliver either on time or ahead of time. “Our promise is that whoever you are, whatever you want, you will always feel as if you are our only client. And that's a promise.”

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For further information about PEP, it’s services and facilities, visit www.preceng.co.uk. To make an enquiry, telephone 01684 850 092 or email pep@preceng.co.uk or pepsales@preceng.co.uk

It’s a particular specialist in the production of chassis, panels and cases for the electronics industry as well as the specialised desking solutions which are used by most of the world's major financial institutions. Also able to offer in-house powder coating and Irridite and undertake prototypes, batch work, design and mechanical assembly, the company, based on the Ashchurch Business Centre, next to Junction 9 of the M5, is an engineering one-stop shop.

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“We can truly provide customers with a total package; from development and prototype through to the supply of complete assembled metalwork in small or large quantities in a huge variety of materials,” says John. “All types of metal treatment and screen printing are available via our quality approved sub-contractors and, whether working from a sketch, a professional design or production drawings, we will provide an engineered solution to your budget.” The top-notch work is buoyed by a fully skilled workforce of 23 who, between them have amassed a staggering 289 years’ service with PEP, and reinforced by its fully documented and audited quality procedure, offering full traceability and Certificates of Conformity when required. It’s also enhanced by the fact that PEP, which is fully CNC, is continually investing in the very latest equipment, ensuring that it really is at the industry’s cutting edge. Furthermore, the quality is backed with a firm undertaking from everyone in the company. Says John: “Our promise to any client, large or small, is that we never make promises we are unable to keep.

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ROBBIN ENGINEERING LTD

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality, Service Safetyâ&#x20AC;? is the mantra of Robbin Engineering who has been providing Steelwork and Metalwork to the Construction Industry for 35 years. Robbin Engineering is a design, fabrication and site erection company originally formed in 1971 based between Bristol and Bath, the company now extends its working area across the entire South of England, the Midlands and South Wales. They offer a complete service from drawing through to installation all with their own staff from the new factory they moved into last year. The longevity and continued success of the business is founded on the principles of â&#x20AC;&#x153;quality, service and safetyâ&#x20AC;?. The dedicated sales department will work closely with you throughout the enquiry and quotation process as well as through the project to ensure costs are competitive and tailored to meet your budget. The 6 man drawing office provide over 100 years of technical experience and ensure your products are designed to meet all Building regulations and British standards including DDA and Document M requirements. The Production management team then

ensures quality control through the fabrication process and a high level of site co-ordination to achieve your programme requirements whilst maintaining the highest levels of product quality and site safety. Robbin supply Structural Steel Frames, both large and small, refurbishment steel, lintels, Fire Escapes, Staircases (Industrial and Architectural), Mezzanine Floors, Safety Platforms, Walkways, Polyester Powder Coated Balustrading, Galvanised Balustrading, Stainless Steel Balustrading, Cladding, Security Grilles, Pedestrian and Vehicular Barriers and Glazed Canopies.

CARDIFF GALVANIZERS (1969) LTD Congratulations to Robbin Engineering in achieving 35 years of work in the design and fabrication industry. Tel: 02920 480321 Fax: 02920 483728

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ROBBIN ENGINEERING LTD The core principles of “quality, service and safety” have ensured that in the past ten years the turnover has steadily grown to £3 million per annum. Robbin deal with most of the major construction contractors which include BAM, Kier, ISG Pearce, Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska, Interserve, Morgan Sindall, Rydon, Carillion and Cowlin. Established partnerships and friendships with all their clients continue to make Robbin Engineering Ltd. not only one of the largest companies in its field but also the most competitive, most experienced, most pro active, safest and most reliable.

Would like to congratulate Robbin Engineering on over 35 years designing and fabricating. Wishing them continued success for the future. Newton Steel Stock Limited is the market leader in the supply and processing of Structural Steelwork in the South of England. Universal Beams and Columns, PFC, Hot & Cold formed Hollow Sections, Merchant bar, Plates & Profiles

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SHANNON Plant (South West) Ltd is moving heaven and earth to increase the safety of the nation’s workforce and breaking new ground as it powers ahead on its mission to protect operators from many machinery risks faced in todays environment. The Somerset company has developed and built the country’s first ever production remote controlled dumper - and followed that up with a range of plant, all of which can be operated from a safe distance. The Solo range comprises the Dumper, ideal for carrying carry materials along steep gradients such as river or canal banks, or quarries and demolition sites with a falling debris risk. The Sprayer is designed to make chemical spraying safer and easier while the Lawnmower can be used at sites where a conventional ride-on mower could tip over or the operator is at risk, such as motorways or busy main roads.

ideas for developing and building bespoke machinery. “We welcome visitors here to Greystone Yard, so they can see our range and to use them in our demonstration area. Alternatively we are more than willing to visit clients with machines for demonstrations.

The Fire Hose can tackle dangerous industrial building fires where there is a high risk of exploding gas bottles or chemicals, at barn fires or can be used for dust suppression on demolition sites. All four machines are helping to reduce the risk posed to operators in potentially hazardous situations and eliminating Hand arm vibration but the safety-conscious Shannon Plant are not resting on their laurels - the company will soon have a range of Salt spreading and Brine spraying attachments for the winter, ideal for pathways, airports and public places keeping the operator and public safer and these will be designed and manufactured at its 3.5acre Lower Weare site. Not content with devising pioneering ranges of equipment, Shannon Plant also have fully equipped workshops and are happy to quote customers for welding, fabrication and plant repairs and servicing. Company boss Stuart Selway explains: “We are very happy to talk to clients about remote control machinery projects and

MOTOR SUPPLIES (WESTON) LTD 01934 621324

MSW are proud to support Shannon Plant Sales and wish them every success for the future

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Then there’s the hire aspect of Shannon Plant. Says Stuart: The Solo range is a sound investment for hire shops as they are a great option for small businesses and even individuals as they can be used alongside a mini-digger by one person and are incredibly easy to use with a range of over 100 metres. “We are happy to hire our machines on long or short-term hire contracts at competitive prices. “They can also help to prevent accidents that might be otherwise caused by non-expert operators of other machines taking them into hazardous areas - and it can’t be denied that the machines are also great fun to drive!” With competitive pricing and high levels of service a crucial part of the package, along with a warranty on new equipment and finance if required, Stuart is confident that customers seeking new or used plant or one of the Solo range will find what they need at Shannon Plant (South West) Ltd.

For further details, visit www.shannonplantsales.co.uk. To make an enquiry, call 01934 733970 or email info@shannonplantsales.co.uk.

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Design and Manufacture for The Trenchless Technology Industry Brewis Engineering services a niche market; they are the originator and leading specialist in the design, development and manufacture of equipment for the Trenchless Technology Industry. Since 1984 they have been solving trenchless technology problems using innovative design and manufacturing knowledge backed up by a BS EN ISO 9001:2008 approved factory in Frome, Somerset. The company’s founder and designer, Rod Brewis, invented the expanding towing head (or duct puller) that is in daily use around the world. Trenchless Technology is a highly efficient, specialist technique, which uses drilling equipment for installing pipelines and cable ducts. No-Dig techniques are both cost effective and environmentally sympathetic as they can eliminate the need for open-cut trenches.

With Mike Rudd, Operations Director and Paula Fitch Commercial Director at the helm the company doesn’t just invest in engineering but in people too. By working with Norton Radstock College and Somerset Skills and Learning, to offer apprenticeships, they are also investing in the future of this remarkable company As the specialist supplier, Brewis products are in demand throughout the world for laying pipelines and cables under rivers, through rock, under motorways and roads. Market share is steadily growing wherever such operations are underway, this is reflected through its distributors across the globe in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA and the Far East – the name Brewis Engineering is widely known and respected. Brewis, is a company that has a strongly ethical basis for everything they do. The staff strive to design and manufacture equipment with the highest design integrity, and are able to

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sleep soundly in their beds at night secure in the knowledge that Brewis equipment is fit for purpose. The company’s machine shop is well equipped with computer controlled machine tools and complementary manual machines for low volume and prototype work, and has extensive test facilities.

Brewis Engineering Ltd Handlemaker Road, Marston Trading Estate, Frome, Somerset BA11 4RW 01373 468864

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CSIP IN the high-tech field of underwater manipulator arms, CSIP Ltd is poised to make a pioneering splash. The Weymouth company is the first in the world to develop an oil-free electronic arm and, although not yet officially launched onto the market, it’s already causing ripples of excitement. Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) users are already offering opportunities for the new arm to be attached to their equipment to see how it works, with a view to placing orders if they like it says, director Simon Gilligan. “That’s not exactly what you call precise marketing,” he smiles, “but there’s people around here who are experts with this sort of stuff and they’re all really excited about it.” CSIP, specialises in remote controlled systems for hostile environments, such as ROV design and maintenance and the design and manufacture of underwater manipulator arms.

“However, they tend to leak. That’s a pain from an operational point of view because you’ve got to pull the vehicle out of the water and fill them back up again. “Environmentally it’s a pain because hydraulic oil and the environment are not particularly happy bedfellows, especially if you’re operating in fresh water like a reservoir, at the face of a dam, for example. “Generally speaking, you’re not allowed to put a hydraulic arm into fresh water so we’ve developed a range, the first ever, which have one-atmosphere housing. By that I mean there’s no oil inside and you can put them into fresh water and know absolutely that there’s not going to be any leakage.” It’s a technical achievement which Simon believes has got fantastic potential, but it’s not the only innovation from CSIP, which has 14 staff based in two units on the Granby Industrial Estate.

It was the first company to design an underwater electric arm and has now a full range which have been sold to laboratories, universities and ROV companies, recently developing a strong 15Kg small five-function electric arm with up to 50kg (110lb) jaw closing force and able to carry 25kg (55lb) horizontal at full extension (850mm).

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A subsidiary of the French ECA SA, a global specialist in the design and manufacture of autonomous and remote controlled unmanned vehicles and land, naval and aerial simulation, CSIP was created in 1980, initially to service the Royal Navy’s then fleet of remote controlled mine disposal systems. Although those systems have now been overtaken by new technologies, CSIP has become a more commercial concern, designing and manufacturing underwater vehicles for more than 14 navies worldwide and industrial customers in offshore and oil and gas activities.

It’s other new product is a hybrid vehicle on tracks, which can be attached, underwater, to a ship’s hull and be driven along it like a remote controlled toy car. CSIP is breaking new ground in the attachment method. “There are hull crawling vehicles which stick themselves on using magnets, which is all well and good until you find an obstruction or something and it falls off - and they’re slow,” explains Simon.

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“Our crawlers use thrusters to push them against the hull, which is very powerful and mean they stay on in much more difficult conditions, a higher current for example. We think it’s a much better solution.” Obvious applications include inspections and cleaning, and CSIP is currently developing a system which combines the two operations, something it expects to be particularly welcomed by commercial shipping. “It’s a sector which loses an enormous amount of money every year because of all the various growths which can stick to the hull,” reveals Simon. “If you can clean the hull regularly you can save a fortune in fuel so there’s a real economic advantage to using these. “The same can be said for any navy worldwide. Most are not like commercial ships which tend to be in port for as little as possible. Naval ships tend to dock for a couple of months and get all sorts of growth on them. If you can clean them cheaply and effectively without having to use divers then that’s a financial incentive.” Again, there is a lot of interest in the new hull crawlers, which Simon reckons are “pretty cool”. He reports that CSIP has quoted for several and sold two - and they’re not on the market yet. All that remains to do are a few finishing touches to the cleaning system. It’s all very encouraging, he acknowledges for the company which has not remained untouched from the harsh economic conditions. With the launch of the new products, next year, he says, is looking really exciting.

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But keeping its staff at the forefront of the latest developments is standard practice for the company whose aim is always to provide the best solution for a business and a level of service that will ensure satisfied customers return again and again. And it’s not just the clients that stay with Protel Communications. Key to its business retention is the good working relationships that are formed with its engineers over periods of time, thanks to the company’s own record of long-term staff tenure.

Everybody’s talking about Protel Communications Ltd, the company whose calling card is as a one-stop shop for all your telephone and cabling solutions. Based in Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath, it provide a range of voice and data solutions to suit the requirements of companies large and small, local and national. Whether it’s the installation and maintenance of telephone systems and associated equipment that’s required, or the provision of structured cabling and fibre optic networks, interactive whiteboards and projectors, Protel Communications can provide the answer, specifically tailored to every customer’s specific requirements. “With Samsung’s range of telephone systems we will design a communications platform that suits your scenario, including items such as voicemail, auto attendant, VoIP and many other features that will help make the most of your business potential,” explains business principal Martyn Cole.

Says Martyn: “Our office and engineering staff have a combined service of 115 years and all our engineers are manufacturer trained and accredited, offering reassurance to our customers that their system is in experienced hands.” Protel Communications has been providing cost-effective solutions since 1988 and, in that time has handled projects for many local and national companies, the health sector, all levels of education and other government departments, including many secure sites. With anything associated with telephone systems and cabling found in one single place, it means that all enquiries, sales, service or faults are dealt with by the company - “so there can be no finger-pointing in the event of failures,” adds Martyn. However, peace of mind for the customer comes from the fact that the company is a fully certified installer of several manufacturers’ data products and can offer a comprehensive warranty on all its Cat 5e/6 and fibre optic installations.

“For further support, we provide lease rental plans, alternative call and line tariffs and uniquely tailored maintenance contracts. On-going training is also an important part of our after-sales service.”

Those wishing to add equipment to what they already have, whether it be multiple site VoIP working, call management software, voicemail, unified messaging or auto attendant, only have to get in touch and one of Protel Communications’ friendly and knowledgeable consultants will be able to advise them and provide competitive proposals.

On-going training is also an important part of the job for every one of Protel Communications’ expert personnel for, in the fastpaced, ever changing industry they’re in, there’s always something new happening, always a new piece of technology coming on to the market.

“We will be pleased to tender for the design and installation of network cabling from any specification issued, this may include a total structured network through to additions and upgrades of an existing network.” says Martyn, Whatever your requirements, it’s good to talk to Protel Communications.

For further information about the company and its services, visit www.protelcomms.co.uk. To make an enquiry, telephone 0117 9864777 or email info@protelcomms.co.uk

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