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The South Wests Leading Business & Lifestyle Publication

Serving communities and businesses, creating opportunities

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uAttend™ is a new employee management system launching in the UK from Midsomer Norton based business, Access-toTime. It can be set up in 5 minutes, is exceptionally easy to use and can be accessed anytime from anywhere.

The uAttend™ employee management system is specially built for small businesses, and is easy to install and set up, with no engineers required. Instead of employers spending time trying to keep track of their employees’ time, the uAttend™ system offers a simple way of saving time and money.

Unlike a conventional computerised clocking system that is tethered to a computer, uAttend™ uses cloud computing to allow businesses the flexibility of doing time and attendance anywhere and at any time.

Additionally, the system allows extreme flexibility, letting employees “clock� in and out from a time clock, web-browser, or phone.

There are many benefits of a web-based time and attendance system, over traditional time and attendance systems. Data can be received from multiple locations and delivered to one account eliminating the need to aggregate disparate reports. There is no software to install or maintain, no IT issues, and no software upgrades. And as the business grows, the system grows with it, allowing quick and easy adding of new employees, locations, and time clocks.

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The system currently has 2 types of time clock available: the CB1000 which connects to the internet by plugging directly into any broadband connected network and the CB2000, which is a Wi-Fi version for use where the network connection is further away from the clocking in point. Both clocks are plug and play ready, web-based, allow clocking in and out with either a proximity card or PIN pad, and capacity for an unlimited number of employees.

There are no long service contracts with the uAttend™ Time Clock.

The service is month to month, and can be ended at any time.

The uAttend™ CB1000 costs £119 + VAT and the uAttend™ CB2000 costs £219.00 + VAT, and are available from www.uAttend.co.uk or on 01761 410 015.

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They are carry a complete package for all your towing requirements, and are the main distributors for Indespension, Daxara, Apache, Wessex, Bramber and Towmaster Trailers. Avon can also supply most other makes of trailers at excellent prices. As an experienced manufacturer they are also able to build bespoke trailers to your specification.

All their towbars are fitted to comply with the latest regulations by fully trained and experienced towbar fitting technicians, efficiently and safely on the premises. They are fully insured and all work comes with a no nonsense guarantee. Avon Trailers are able to offer full servicing facilities in their well equipped workshop, to keep your trailer on the road both mechanically safe and in accordance with legal requirements. They also offer a Caravan running gear service facility all at competitive prices.

They hold a large range of trailers for hire; all details are on their web site. www.trailers-bristol.co.uk

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“The system has really changed our business for the better,� says James Staff, of Martin Carwardine & Co, a family business based in North Somerset, established in 1866, that specialises in coffee roasting. “Certain people are now in the office for 9am, when originally they weren’t! My employees can now see how and why they are paid.

I can print off their clocking on and clocking off times and put it in with their pay packet, and they can quite clearly see that these are the hours they’ve worked and that’s why they’re being paid x amount this month. I recommend the uAttend system to other businesses – it’s an excellent system!�

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With the knowledge gained over many years of trading Avon Trailers are able to offer the benefit of their experience and will give you the best advice to suit your needs, including all the necessary information about current legislation and safety. Ring them on 01761 41 11 71, for more information.

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Bristol Business Post Welcome to edition 7 of the BBP, the magazine focussing on the successes and achievements of businesses throughout the South West region.

Inside this edition, to mention just a few of the features. We are looking at the fantastic achievements of Nathan Outlaw and his team at the St Enodoc, the first ever, Cornish restaurant to gain two Michelin stars. We’re hearing from Tina at Bristol’s Flowerwold, on awards and over 25 years in flowers. We are taking an in depth look at MD Building services talking with them about expansion plans and bucking the trend in difficult economic times. Announcing the huge expansion at Fairford electronics, they have just moved into new premises, increasing their square footage by three times. We are looking at a specialist approach to sustainable building, and sensitive restorations with Keith Farmer Associates. Looking at industrial services, and the quality of service with Thermutech, who have just widened their services and continued to grow the business. We are talking customer focused service, with West Country Welding Supplies who have been successfully building long term trading relationships for 25 years.

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C O N T E N T S Horse World

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The Wildlife and Dinosaur Adventure Park

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Woodside Lodges

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Orchardleigh Golf Club

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Swanpool Beach

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West Country Karting

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Amoeba Longe Bar

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Lyons Catering

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Nathan Outlaw

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The Royal Hotel

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The Bear Hotel

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Walter Rose & Son

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Church Farm Meats

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Flower World

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Crescent Gallery

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SJR Shopfitters

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United Cleaning Services

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West End Windows Co Ltd

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MD Building Services

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Keith Farmer Associates

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Franklin Design Associates

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Thermutech Ltd

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AddAir

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Fairford Electronics

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Bristol Foundry

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HorseWorld launches new membership scheme.

HorseWorld is the leading charity for the rescue and rehoming of neglected, abused and abandoned horses.

HorseWorld visitor centre is a major South West visitor attraction that showcases the work of the charity, and provides a wonderful day out for families and children who want to get close to their beautiful horses and donkeys.

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HorseWorld was set up in 1952 as "The Friends of Bristol Horses Society" in a campaign to save the lives of working horses. Under the banner of “Retirement Not Slaughter” - for many were destined for the abattoir, they offered a safe haven in Bristol for the big hearted horses, ponies and donkeys that had worked all their lives. Although almost 60 years later working horses are largely a memory of the past, there is still a very real demand for this work and HorseWorld rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes up to 100 abandoned, neglected and mistreated horses every year.

The HorseWorld visitor centre is open throughout the year (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Mondays and Tuesdays in the winter season).

The charity has recently introduced a new Membership Scheme which offers fantastic value for money, and gives unlimited free return family visits to HorseWorld for twelve months; prices start from just £17.50.

When you visit, while, of course, the main attraction is the lovely horses and donkeys, don’t miss Portia the pig!

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Proud suppliers to Horseworld and congratulations on their up and coming 60th year 2 Sandown Road, Brislington, Bristol, Avon BS4 3PN

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There are a number of ways in which to support this wonderful charity, by texting the word HORSE to 70007 to make a ÂŁ3 donation, or by volunteering; 50 staff work at HorseWorld, caring for the animals, and volunteers are always needed to help in all aspects of the work. Or perhaps you would like to adopt, sponsor or rehome one of the horses, donkeys or ponies? To find out more, ring 01275 540173

HorseWorld, Staunton Manor Farm, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 0OJ Telephone: 01275 893 033 Contact: Elizabeth Goddard, Fundraising and Communications Manager E-mail: Elizabeth.goddard@horseworld.org.uk

We are delighted with the progress HorseWorld has made over recent years.

This has been achieved despite the very difficult financial backdrop.

Smith & Williamson provides investment management services to some of the best known names in the charities world. We currently look after funds in excess of ÂŁ750 million for organisations such as schools, churches, medical research institutions, theatres and care homes.

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Set in a spectacular, sub tropical environment within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Wildlife and Dinosaur Adventure Park, formerly the Coombe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, is celebrating its Twenty Fifth Anniversary this year.

The Park which is particularly known for its lions, wolves and on-site ‘Wolf Man’ - the world famous Shaun Ellis; its lively sea lion displays and life sized animatronic dinosaurs, has recently benefited from a injection of investment which has allowed, exciting new developments including significant improvements to its catering facilities, the range of animals and new entrance offers. There are 25 acres of sub tropical gardens to explore with rare plants, cascading waterfalls and free flying exotic birds. Children are perhaps particularly fascinated by the monkeys and apes, the meerkats are always great favourites, while the mini beasts are a delight. Special educational tours are available for children’s groups by prior arrangement.

The team at the Park recently got an amazing surprise when one of the resident wallabies produced a pure white, albino Joey – something as rare as it is beautiful! The little joey, currently of unknown sex, has just started to venture out of its mother’s pouch on its own. Until recently visitors only occasionally saw its head peeking out. The staff is thrilled that this extremely rare event should happen during the Park’s 25th anniversary year.

Other attractions in the park include some very unusual rides, Destination Mars and Earthquake Canyon, experience a giant earthquake and survive!

The Wildlife and Dinosaur Park at Coombe Martin is a superb day out for all the family, the Park is full of surprises. Prepare yourself for a full day of family fun and entertainment at this must see attraction.

For opening times and charges please visit the web site www.devonthemepark.co.uk or phone on 01271 882486 The Wildlife and Dinosaur Adventure Park, Coombe Martin, North Devon EX34 0NG

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WOODSIDE LODGES In a gloriously rural setting, Woodside Lodges Country Park, offers luxury Scandinavian Lodge accommodation in the peace and tranquillity of 25 acres of landscaped grounds, with superb views over the surrounding countryside. This family run holiday or week-end destination, has a relaxed and friendly environment, with every guest treated as special. This idyllic cluster of lodges provides a perfect base for family holidays or romantic short breaks at any time of year.

With a backcloth of over 100 acres of mixed woodland, care has been taken to preserve and enhance the surrounding environment by providing a wild flower and natural woodland area, encouraging an abundance of wildlife. A beautiful setting which compliments the pools and waterfalls where coarse fishing, or a relaxing summer evening picnic can be enjoyed, taking in the spectacular views of unspoiled Herefordshire. Indeed, the park has been awarded The David Bellamy Gold Award for conservation 6 years running.

Nestling amongst the scenic woodland slopes at the foot of the Malvern Hills in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the picturesque and bustling town of Ledbury, is just 2 miles away,

with easy access to the M5/M50. This ancient town was first noted in the Doomsday Book, but has been a settlement since the Stone Age. It is famous for its Black and White buildings, covered market hall, cobbled streets and renowned Poetry Festival. The town was recently the National winner of the Britain in Bloom Competition.

Accommodation is in luxurious Scandinavian lodges, each with its own private patio. The well appointed Lodges include: • • • • •

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Woodside Lodges Country Park is “family friendly”, cots and high-chairs can be provided, but please advise when booking, as babies must be included in the party total. Pets are also catered for, with a special pet area, and available water bowls, there is a supplementary charge for pets, currently £40 per week.

There is a launderette on site, usual charges apply.

The park is suitable for all parties including partially disabled visitors with wheelchairs for hire, please advise when booking to check availability.

Coarse fishing is available on site for guests only, charges apply.

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Woodside Lodges Country Park offers a wide range of family and group accommodation, but for a romantic trip away, try the especially luxurious, Kites Nest Lodge. This lodge has one bedroom with a king-sized four poster bed, an en-suite dressing room with sauna, and a bath with an overhead shower.

There is even a leather suite to curl up on in front of a wood burning stove.

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They are now offering self-catering Scandinavian Lodges, a touring caravan and camping site, and bunk- house accommodation for walkers and cyclists. The park is conveniently situated adjacent to the long distance footpath, known as the Herefordshire Trail, and the Malvern Hills.

For a relaxing break in beautiful surroundings, for more information or to book, please visit the web site: ww.woodsidelodges.co.uk Partner Ken Davies, Woodside Lodges Country Park Falcon Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2JN Tel: 01531 670269 Email: info@woodsidelodges.co.uk 8

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Orchardleigh Golf Club

IN terms of great sporting comebacks, Orchardleigh Golf Club has to be one of the best.

Languishing in Receivership with the recession tightening its grip, in the last two years it has truly hauled itself out of the rough and is now driving straight down the middle to success.

Despite the toughest of economic times, since being bought by Somerset Gold Club Ltd, substantial investment in equipment, buildings and the 6,824 yard par 72 course has seen it thrive and grow.

Today it’s an extremely popular club, not only with the golfers but the entire community, offering more than just an enjoyable day on the course but everything expected of a modern, 21st century venue: conferencing, functions and, thanks to the highly-talented French chef, superb restaurant fare.

It’s a success story that’s even more remarkable considering it bucks the usual trend of private sector skills benefiting the public sector; the management team is led by former police officer Peter Holloway and his wife Gail, an ex local authority community services officer.

However, Peter is quick to pay tribute to the hard work of the energetic staff of 20, which includes PGA golf professional Stuart Clark, in helping Orchardleigh re-emerge into the local sporting limelight.

“It’s an impressive success story which I put down to a small dedicated and hard-working team, close and careful management and, particularly, commitment to reinvest in what is central to Orcharleigh’s progress, its golf course,” he insists.

The result is, he points out, increasing numbers of visitor and society bookings, keen to enjoy the club’s facilities, which include the challenging but rewarding 18 holes set in stunning countryside, a full-length practice range, bunker, chipping and putting greens and the well-stocked shop and club fitting centre, where coaching requirements for all levels of players can be discussed.

A separate private room, with views over the beautiful estate, is also available for a wide range of functions, including conferences, training days, presentations, small weddings, receptions, parties and discos complete with menus customised to suit the occasion.

Orchardleigh, which can be found on the A362 Frome to Radstock road, near the village of Buckland Dinham, certainly offers a whole lot more than just top-quality golf.

Peter says: “Our small but dedicated management team offers an affordable, bespoke, high-quality service focussing on customer satisfaction whether it be golf, conferencing, functions or restaurant food.”

To find out more about the club and its facilities, visit www.orchardleighgolf.co.uk, email info@orchardleighgolf.co.uk or telephone 01373 454 200.

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With a friendly welcome always awaiting visitors and society groups, bespoke corporate golf packages are also available.

Ever mindful that the economy is not out of the bunkers yet, Peter says to all businesses: “We can price corporate golf days appropriate to today’s economic difficulties. Don’t give up your golf entertainment without first discussing it with us.”

However you take your golf, once you’ve sunk that hole in one or in a few strokes more perhaps - you can celebrate, relax or commiserate in the friendly and relaxing clubhouse.

Here the restaurant, the idea venue for family celebrations or business events, offers golf fare, á full a la carte menu and Sunday carvery. With the accent on local produce, meat and fish, its already great reputation for good food continues to grow.

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At Swanpool Beach Café they are very proud of their friendly, fun and welcoming environment. The café provides good home made food and cakes, and a range of individual quirky ice-creams. The café is open all year round for visitors, and is also much enjoyed by local residents. Other facilities include a crazy-golf course, which is open all year round and provides a perfect blend of challenge and entertainment, while during the summer weekends, there is a fun bouncy castle for the children.

Swanpool Beach is more than just a beach; it is a family friendly destination, with something for everyone.

The lagoon was formed by a bar of sand and shingle being thrown up by the sea over the entrance of a small creek, creating a freshwater lake. In 1826 a culvert was built to reduce the water level, which also allowed sea water to enter the pool at high tide, resulting in a lagoon of mixed salt and fresh water. The area has always been popular with locals and visitors alike; so much so, that even local people often have to wait several years before getting the chance to rent one of the 22 beach huts!

On the beach you can hire out windbreaks, parasols, and deckchairs, and for the more active, kayaks, wetsuits and bodyboards are available. Elemental U.K. Watersports School is based at Swanpool Beach all year round, and caters for groups large and small, teaching; sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, coasteering and raft building.

For more information visit www.swanpoolbeach.co.uk Swanpool Beach, Swanpool, Falmouth TR11 5BG Contact Peter Lochrie Proprietoron: 07799 068962

There is plenty of parking, which is free from 1st October to 1st April, at all other times parking is £2, but take your parking ticket to the café, for a free cup of tea!

Newquay Road, St. Columb, Cornwall TR9 6PZ Telephone: 01726 861587 Fax: 01726 860061 Email: r.veall@virgin.net

West Country Karting

Looking for an exciting day out? West Country Karting provides the best racing environment available, it is set in beautiful countryside at the West Country Water Park and is the only outdoor circuit in the Bristol area.

Whatever kind of karting you are looking for, a full endurance event, or just a quick race against a group of friends or colleagues, West Country Karting is a great venue.

The Largest Kart Manufacturer in the UK Dealing directly with kart circuits in the UK and all over the globe for over 15 years.

Offering a complete range of commercial and off-road karts as well as race karts.

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They continue racing regardless of weather conditions and have a fully floodlight track, so when the nights draw in they’re still revved up to race! You think you can race? Then come and try “Wet Weather and Floodlit” racing!!

They offer many styles of event and specialise in creating team building, and group corporate events. They work closely with a large group of Stag and Hen agencies which generates about 60% of their business, so they are certainly very experienced in organizing group events. A popular choice for this kind of event is the Endurance Competition. 8 or more competitors racing in teams against the clock for the fastest and highest number of laps completed. Post race plaque and bottle of bubbly for the winning team.

If you haven’t tried karting before, perhaps the Arrive and Drive package would be for you. Full training is given, and safety equipment is provided, at either 15mins for £15 per person or £25 for 30 minutes.

At the end of your event, thanks to their computerised timing system you will be presented with a print out of your race details. So for a great day out telephone on 01454 202 666 or visit the web site www.westcountrykarting.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)20 8443 3300 Fax: +44 (0)20 8804 6672 Email: sales@bizkarts.com Web: www.bizkarts.com

West Country Karting, The Lake, Trench Lane, Bristol BS36 1RY Telephone: 01454 202 666 E-mail: jon@westcountrykarting.co.uk

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LOUNGE BAR

Amoeba is a lively, late night cocktail bar in Clifton Village. Tucked away down a side street, Amoeba is one of Bristol’s hidden gems. The bar has a pleasantly mellow vibe and makes a great place to while away an afternoon, but in the evening the mood shifts and it becomes much more vibrant.

the mould in every way they can, and their style and passion is evident in everything they do.

Amoeba is a small and independent bar which makes them very adaptable and allows them to accommodate their customers’ high expectations. Their mantra is “Why just be a cocktail bar?”

Especially when you can have a plethora of international beers, sat alongside a huge range of beautiful spirits, whilst at the same time serving soft drinks and teas and coffees!

They are not interested in being just another cocktail bar; they want to be the bar.

Amoeba Lounge Bar 10, Kings Road, Bristol, BS8 4AB

Amoeba specialises in supplying what other bars in the area do not. The bar staff are extremely experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. They have a 50 strong cocktail menu, 50 different world beers and ciders, and over 200 spirits and liqueurs from around the globe. They offer free venue hire and have some of Bristol’s best DJ’s playing an eclectic mix of music every Friday and Saturday.

Cocktail Master Classes, spirit and beer tastings and seminars, are proving very popular for functions. The Master Classes actively involve the customer, as Amoeba’s team feel the best way to really show people what they do, is to let them try for themselves. These classes are always very lively, and tailored to suit the particular group, a truly personal experience, like everything else at Amoeba.

The bar is run extremely passionately by both the bar managers and bar tenders, utilising every bit of the 50 years experience on offer to try to create something a little different. As a business they strive to do what others don’t, and try to break

Contact Managers Max Chamberlain and Charlie Thomas on: 0117 946 6461 E-mail info@amoebaclifton.co.uk

Think Drinks The Soft Drinks Company says:

“ Ten out of ten to Amoeba for ten years successful trading” For taste, for brand, for value: 0845 602 6402 / sales@thinkdrinks.co.uk www.thinkdrinks.co.uk

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Royston Lyons, Caterer to the Stars Lyons Catering is a boutique catering company, owned and run by Royston Lyons, and has a very special pedigree. Royston has been involved in catering for the last 30 years, providing first class catering cuisine to some of the world’s biggest stars, including Elton John, Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones and Eminem.

Lyons catering can provide catering for any event, from corporate functions, weddings, family gatherings, evening and party events. Treat your guests to a truly celebrity culinary experience, with a bespoke menu prepared in Royston Lyons own kitchens, from fresh locally sourced ingredients.

Quality is the focus in the kitchen, but the key to success is reliability and flexibility. The company can provide for any catering requirements, from Finger Buffets, CanapĂŠs to Champagne Receptions.

Let us use our experience to arrange your entire event for you we can organise Conference Rooms in the Swindon area, Marquee Hire, Glass and Cutlery Hire, Flower Arrangements, Celebration Cakes, and Entertainment from D.J.s, to Live Musicians. Pursuits is also a great wedding venue set in green fields. Whatever you require for your function, speak to Royston Lyons, who has focussed on event planning for many years.

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Congratulations are due to Nathan Outlaw and his team at his signature restaurant at the St. Enodoc Hotel, Cornwall. In January 2011 they were awarded 2 Michelin Stars, the first time ever that a Cornish restaurant has received this honour.

a welcome dining experience. Nathan Outlaw Seafood & Grill which is a bistro style of restaurant, proved to be one of the most popular places to eat in Cornwall last summer. Lunch on the terrace was the place to be seen, its position above the Camel Estuary with sweeping views across the water makes it the perfect spot to relax by the sea. The Seafood and Grill is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, coffees and cream teas.

The award was given to Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, named the Best Fish Restaurant by The Good Food Guide 2011. The restaurant is the smaller of two restaurants run by Nathan at the hotel; an intimate fine dining venue, which sees Nathan personally cooking for each guest using only the finest local and seasonal produce from small artisan producers. In 2011 Restaurant Nathan Outlaw will be providing one tasting menu for diners. The menu will be entirely composed of seafood dishes, highlighting some of the finest sustainable seafood, caught off the Cornish coast by day boats. Nathan's unique approach to seafood cookery provides the platform for a truly memorable dining experience. For large groups, booked in advance, Nathan can create a bespoke menu. Restaurant Nathan Outlaw is open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm to 9pm. Reservations can be made from 9am to 7pm Monday until Saturday.

The other restaurant run by Nathan at the St Enodoc Hotel is the Seafood and Grill Restaurant which offers a sensibly priced menu for the whole family to enjoy. The Seafood & Grill prides itself on fantastic Cornish produce and great service, making for

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Nathan Outlaw is launching a new menu in The Seafood and Grill that will be bursting with fresh produce, bringing exciting new choices for their customers.

In the autumn there will be Master Class events in the Seafood & Grill restaurant with Nathan Outlaw and Celebrity Guest Chefs. All details will be on their web site www.nathan-outlaw.com You can also visit the web site for sample menus and bookings.

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The Royal Hotel is the highest rated and most prestigious hotel in Weston. It is a charming and gracious building which opened as the first hotel in Weston-super-Mare in 1810. Situated in the heart of Weston, adjacent to the Winter Gardens Pavilion, The Royal Hotel is set in its own extensive lawns that extend to the promenade, and offer views across the bay, towards the Somerset hills, and the Welsh coast.

The hotel has excellent conference and wedding facilities, including a Civil Wedding Licence. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure you can be assured of the hotel’s best attention at all times.

There are 43 comfortable bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, with bath and/or shower. All rooms are well furnished, and, as standard include tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi, colour TV, radio, direct dial telephone, early morning call facility, trouser press and a dressing table/desk. Choose one of their

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luxury rooms, or perhaps a four-poster appeals, king size and family rooms are also available, all rooms are non-smoking and children are welcome.

The Hotel bar offers a range of entertainment to suit all tastes, from live Jazz on Sundays to vocalists and entertainers on other nights. For a more upbeat evening, visit The Feathers Bar, which serves bar snacks and a choice of real ales to enjoy the live programme every Friday and Saturday evening.

The Royal Hotel epitomises the elegant Regency style that has made Weston-super-Mare famous. The Golden Jubilee Restaurant has an excellent reputation with hotel guests and local residents alike; this is due to the quality and variety of the menu devised by the head chef, using fresh, seasonal produce.

The chef is constantly creating new dishes, to tempt and excite all tastes, complemented by an extensive wine list. The ambience of this fine restaurant is further enhanced on Monday evenings by the resident pianistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special Tinkling of the Ivories menu.

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Weddings at The Royal Hotel If you should choose The Royal Hotel for your wedding celebrations, their in-house wedding co-ordinator will discreetly manage all your chosen arrangements throughout the whole day.

Throughout the years the hotel has developed a first class reputation as Westonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier wedding venue. The bride and groom will be greeted on arrival with a red carpet welcome from either the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding co-ordinator or a member of the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior management. Once the wedding photos are completed, the bride and groom may enjoy an arrival drink with their guests. Then they will be invited to formally receive their guests prior to the commencement of the wedding breakfast.

Please contact the wedding co-ordinator or the reception team to arrange an appointment where all your requirements can be discussed. At the Royal Hotel they understand that no Wedding Day is identical; therefore they will endeavour to tailor your day to your individual requirements.

There are two delightful rooms that are licensed to host weddings, The Aperitif Lounge is ideal for smaller, more intimate celebrations, whereas the Birnbeck Suite with its large bay windows boasting superb views of Weston Bay is suitable to host larger celebrations.

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Weston Cost Cutters Catering Butchers and Suppliers of Fresh Fruit and Ready-Prepared Vegetables Throughout the South-West Tel: 01934 626334 Fax: 01934 429292 Email: karen@wccgroupuk.com The Royal Hotel is very proud to be the recipient of this most prestigious award! Hotel General Manager and Director, Jonathan Cooke said “It is a testament to the owners Joan & Cyril Eggington who have invested lots of money and time to restoring the hotel back to its former glory” Jonathan Cooke also commented “It is also a testament to the hard work of all the staff who have supported him in making this the premier hotel in Weston-super-Mare. Please watch this space, we have not finished yet”.

For conferences, please discuss with the hotel which of its 4 conference suites would be the most suitable, from the Birnbeck Suite which can host up to 200 delegates, depending on layout, or the Knightstone Suite suitable for up to 20 delegates which has an adjoining annexe suited to the service of tea and coffee, and buffet lunches; to one of the newly refurbished Regent rooms, which are fully equipped for boardroom style meetings, are each able to accommodate up to 6 people, and cater for the discerning client.

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The Birnbeck Suite has been newly refurbished and is the hotel’s largest function room. With its extensive bay windows overlooking Weston bay and the lawn, it offers natural light and boasts spectacular views. It has the capacity to hold up to 200 delegates for your conference and catering requirements, subject to room set up.

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THE BEAR HOTEL

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THE BEAR Hotel may be one of the country’s oldest licensed premises - but there’s nothing ancient about its services.

Conferences, meetings, weddings, fine dining, superb accommodation - all things 21st century clients require from a modern hotel.

“We pride ourselves on being a three-star hotel delivering a fivestar service,” says Clive Sherman Managing Director of this renowned establishment which has been one of the West Country’s most prominent hostelries for at least five centuries.

Situated in the central market place of Devizes, The Bear has been owned by some of the most prominent landlords of their time including Thomas Lawrence Snr. the father of Sir Thomas Lawrence R.A. president of the Royal Acadamy and hosted some of the country’s most historic figures, such as 18th century actor manager David Garrick and actress Sarah Siddons and the notorious Judge Jefferies.

Royalty also stayed or visited, including King George III, Queen Charlotte and Edward VII, at the time Prince of Wales.

But today’s guests are all royalty as far as The Bear Hotel’s professional team is concerned and the most old-fashioned

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thing about the hotel today is its welcome, which makes everyone feel important.

No wonder the turnover has doubled since senior director Gordon Straker took the helm in 2009 and continues to grow.

“Whether visiting for business or pleasure, we offer first-class facilities, fine food and a fantastic atmosphere,” says Clive.

With 25 en-suite bedrooms, including two luxurious four poster rooms, the family-friendly hotel is a wonderful base for exploring the area’s many attractions.

Its dining facilities make it an obvious choice for guests to ‘eat in’ but gourmets from miles around also flock to The Bear, eager to sup from the menu at the beautiful and elegant Lambton’s Restaurant, famed for its outstanding food and excellent service.

For more informal occasions, The Bear Grills Bistro is a perfect choice offering a comprehensive menu and, for al fresco dining, you can move out to the Courtyard.

If you want no more than a relaxing drink, The Bear has several bars, each with their own historic and distinctive character, serving a wide range of ales and lagers to enjoy in a relaxing atmosphere. On Tuesday afternoons enjoy afternoon time whilst listening to our resident pianist play many well loved songs.

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For business requirements The Bear can satisfy every need, assures Clive. “We have excellent facilities for conferences, meetings and exhibitions,” he says.

“Our expert management team will assist in the pre-function preparation including help with providing p.a. system, audiovisual equipment and staging.

“We will do all we can to ensure your event goes smoothly, with delegates’ refreshments, buffet or evening dinner and, if it’s a smaller gathering, we have a choice of rooms available.”

Such a historic building means that The Bear, which holds the required licence, is a sought-after wedding venue.

Clive knows he and his team can help ensure brides and grooms have the best day of their lives.

“We always take great pleasure in helping couples start a life together,” he says. “It is a privilege, it is their special day and we never lose sight of that.

“We have a range of wedding packages but we recommend that prospective couples arrange an appointment with our wedding and catering co-ordinators so that they can view our

beautiful Ballroom suite, able to cater from 30 to 100, our spectacular wedding suite with its four poster bed and discuss your requirements.”

To arrange a visit, call 01380 722444. To find out more about The Bear Hotel, its history and range of services, visit www.thebearhotel.net

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CHURCH FARM MEATS

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Butchers & Farmers since 1860

Church Farm Meats is a family run traditional butchers and farm shop which moved onto their own beef farm in1996, where they rear their own Prime Beef to a very high standard; their meat is of the highest quality, fresh and locally sourced.

Chickens, as you would expect from this producer, are reared naturally from a slow growing breed selected for their free range suitability resulting in a chicken with a flavour and texture not found elsewhere. They also supply free range ducks, turkeys, geese and eggs. Church Farm offers home-produced sausages and burgers, and often provides meat for hog and lamb roasts.

The company was established in 1860 by James Hooper, and has a long family tradition in both farming and butchery. This has continued through the generations to the present day in the form of brothers Neil and Martin Hooper. Neil is a true Master Butcher having trained as a slaughterman before moving on to butchery. Martin farms alongside their father, Jim, rearing the Mixed Beef Herd.

Game is also locally sourced, their sausage maker, Mike, is also their deer stalker and co-operates in managing herds on two local estates, resulting in different varieties of venison at different times of year. He works â&#x20AC;&#x153;flexi-timeâ&#x20AC;?, needing to be out at 5 am in the summer! Rabbits and wood pigeon are hunted and brought in by Neill himself at need, ensuring optimum freshness, and other game birds are available in season.

This emphasis on quality, freshness and professional butchery has resulted in Church Farm Meats being the regular supplier to a number of prestigious restaurants, some of which are Michelin starred, Neill is able to supply superb meats cut and dressed to meet the exacting specifications of these chefs.

Church Farm is regularly called on by local farmers to use their butchery expertise to cut and dress their meats for sale.

For more information ring Church Farm on: 01225 783467 Their free range cattle roam over 100 acres of pasture land and are naturally reared on home grown corn, hay and silage, without any feed additives, growth promoters or GM products, and their beef is farm assured and traceable. In keeping with Church Farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own stringent farming practices lamb is sourced from local farms and is GM, additive and growth promoter free.

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Award Winning Flower World

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Florists of Class and Distinction for all Occasions since 1986

One of Bristol’s largest and most respected florists, our aim is to keep our customers happy and satisfied. Giving our 100% satisfaction guarantee is our way of ensuring that you have a happy and satisfactory on-line shopping experience. If you prefer, our highly trained staff will always be happy to discuss your requirements over the telephone. We are able to deliver throughout the Bristol area, whether to our corporate accounts or to individual customers, please visit our web site for details.

Conveniently situated in a village close to the outskirts of Bristol, Award Winning Flower World offers all aspects of floral design suitable for every occasion, including Births, Birthdays, Get Well, Anniversaries, Engagements and Weddings. We offer suitable arrangements for expressions of sympathy, while for funerals; a cushion, pillow, or cross is often a popular alternative to the more traditional wreath or sheaf. For that special romantic occasion, our florist will always be happy to devise something special to help express your feelings, literally “saying it with flowers!” A major factor in our success is the quality and freshness of our flowers from our main supplier, Brunel Flowers. We can offer hand-tied bouquets, vases, and a range of baskets, which can include balloons, chocolates, even Teddies if required. We also stock a wide range of dried and artificial flowers and imaginative gifts. Have fun with flowers, talk to our florist!

Make your special day extra special, consult with Tina for all floral aspects of your wedding arrangements, pedestals and flowers for the church and reception, corsages and buttonholes, headdresses and bouquets, and perhaps fresh flowers to dress your cake.

You are in experienced and capable hands at Flower World; Tina is a fully qualified florist and has been winning awards for over 25 years, she has gained the National Diploma of Floristry, and is a medal winner at the prestigious and highly competitive Chelsea Flower Show. The company held the Interflora Shop Shield for 16 years; and reached the Interflora Finals 3 times, they also hold the Interflora Certificate of Proficiency and numerous awards from the Society of Floristry among many others.

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For all your floral requirements, join Tina’s many regular clients, whether for a few flowers for yourself to brighten the house, a regular delivery for your business premises, or flowers for an important occasion, you can be sure that you will receive all the attention and service you would expect from a multi-award winning florist.

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GALLERY Specialist Picture Framers and Art Gallery in Taunton

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Crescent gallery was founded in 1985 as a small framing business in Bridgewater, Somerset. Bespoke picture framing is still a major part of the business, but there has been an expansion over the years into art works of all types. With a town centre gallery in Taunton they are well placed to show a wide range of original work as well as a full range of limited and open edition prints. There are normally over 500 images to view.

Their aim is to bring to the art buyer the widest range of work at the widest possible price range.

Framing of your pictures They supply an extremely wide range of moulding for you to choose the right frame for your picture. If you are uncertain which one to pick, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to bring their experience to bear in order to help you choose the right combination of mounts and frame to complement your artwork, and to achieve that “one-off” result.

So successful has their service been that they have developed a very busy repeat and referral business.

They carry a great variety of original work and prints; many by local artists, indeed the Crescent Gallery is becoming established as where people in the know look for that special piece of art, for themselves or as a present. They have an extensive range of local scenes by various artists, and in recent years, holiday makers have frequently found that an original art work serves as a very pleasant reminder of their time in the West Country. If they do not have what you are looking for they are more than happy to research and locate that difficult to find picture.

If you are visiting Taunton or live within an hour’s travelling distance it would be well worth your while to pay them a visit, we predict that you too will become one of their growing numbers of regular customers.

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Complete Shopfitting in all Aspects SJR Shopfitters was established by the owner Colin Rundle in 1986 and has grown year on year into a value for money and competitive company They specialise in convenience stores and post offices, but also have experience in complete refits in sports shops, garage forecourts, off-licences and card shops.

Whether you need just a single bay of shelving or a complete refit, Colin will discuss your requirements and come up with a design solution, using the latest Computer Aided Design and planning package. The initial survey is without obligation, and Colin will be able to offer up to the minute advice and to tailormake a package to fit within your budget.

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Many advantages come from having a good refit; a well planned shop offers more space and convenience to the customer.

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West-End Windows was incorporated in 1975, and today has grown into a substantial manufacturer and supplier of glazing products with two major Divisions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aluminium and uPVC. With over 36 years practical experience and state of the art technical design and manufacturing facilities, West-End Windows offers high quality solutions to the Trade and Commercial sectors.

Both the Aluminium and uPVC divisions are strategically located in a substantial freehold manufacturing complex, which has recently been expanded into an additional unit, in Bristol, close to the M4/M5 motorway links, with fast delivery to customers throughout the Midlands, South of England and Wales.

West-End windows supply aluminium and uPVC windows, doors and bi-fold doors, composite doors, stable doors, secondary glazing, conservatories, aluminium circular and curved windows.

Among West-Endâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive range they also supply Veka and Duraflex uPVC profiles and Smart Systems Aluminium profiles.

They offer the option of custom designed aluminium door panels from a vast range of colour and wood grain foils on their own profiles to create the desired look for any setting.

As testimony to the very high standard of quality in production that they achieve, West-End Windows are very proud to have been awarded the BSI Window Energy Rating Kitemark on their uPVC casement windows, and are in the process of achieving ISO9001, BS7950, BS7412, PAS 23 and PAS 24 on their aluminium and uPVC windows and doors. These accreditations will confirm the high quality and reliability of their products, a reassurance that their customers will be able to pass on in turn to their own customers, whether businesses or homeowners.

Having been trading since 1975 West-End Windows have built up a wealth of experience and expertise, their fantastic team are always on hand to help and advise. Their commitment to customer service, quality and new innovations sets new standards for the industry, and is why their customers from all over the UK return to them again and again.

West-End Windows Co Ltd Units 7-9 Novers Hill Trading Estate, Novers Hill, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 5QY Tel: 0117 966 7661 Fax: 0117 966 7773 Contact: Matthew Ford - Director E-mail: info@westendwindows.co.uk

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MD BUILDING SERVICES LTD MD Building Services is a leading Bristol based building maintenance, construction, asset management and property refurbishment company.

Since its formation in 1998, the business has expanded from its humble beginnings as a start-up - having only a handful of employees and a turnover of ÂŁ360,000 - into a multi-million pound organisation equipped with an extremely capable, over 100 strong, multi-skilled trained workforce and a highly practiced management team.

Concentrating on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to customers, and using this to drive organisational activity - focusing on â&#x20AC;&#x153;the howâ&#x20AC;? as much as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the whatâ&#x20AC;? is the foundation on which the business has grown.

And grow it has in every sense to become one of the strongest performing providers of maintenance services in the South and South West of England, and an excellent reputations match.

A very community based ethos is at the heart of the company too. Every employee has been recruited locally to create a service with drive behind it. A service delivered for local people by local people that have decision-making powers to do whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, and who also have the passion to see it through.

The company believes in being local as it means that they are investing in the communities they serve, bringing a positive benefit through training and apprenticeships, work experience, and youth engagement.

expand further into areas compatible with the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to be a good employer, and a good community advocate.

All the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clients, own and have responsibility for, property and people, at work, play and rest. They ensure that their clients are compliant with all the latest regulations, which means that their customers and residents are kept safe. The company serves the Public Sector, Housing Associations, Retailers and Commercial Landlords.

As part of MDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to the environment, and to the communities they serve they achieve a recycling rate of over 90%, they use 100% local labour, they invest in social enterprise and renewable technologies and use energy saving measures within their business.

MD is proud to be noticeably different to the way the industry is performing, generally. Spending in the sector is down, but MD is managing to buck the trend during difficult economic times, securing many new contracts to strengthen a successful future, while staying true to their core values.

MD Building Services, The Malt House, Durnford Street, Bristol BS3 2AW Telephone: 0117 9664466

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BUSINESS ENERGY SUSTAINS SUCCESS Everybody has a eureka moment. For Dr Keith Farmer it was decades ago. For well over 40 years his businesses have built an enviable reputation and an impressive list of satisfied clients. In 2010, reorganising this suite of businesses resulted in forming Keith Farmer Associates. Combining the multiple skills of a diverse and dynamic architectural and planning team, Keith Farmer Associates continues to provide a one-stop for property owners across the region.

Conversions, alterations, and renovations plus new builds are all handled with skill and empathy by this highly professional company.

shows innovation alongside the company’s traditions. ‘SIRIAS’ user Simon Lord (Director of SOL Electrical Ltd) said “Renewable energy is increasingly popular. ‘SIRIAS’ certification guarantees peace of mind to our customers; that their roof is in a safe and fit condition for secure PV installation.” The Feed in Tariff makes Photo Voltaic panels an attractive investment for many property owners. Guaranteed income from otherwise redundant space is a win-win situation.

the future is renewable “Today building technology is altering at a furious pace, yet older buildings will always need a traditional, specialist approach. We continue to develop long-term sustainability in all our projects through practical design, use of appropriate technology and careful cost control” said Ian Firth (MD). “Totally sustainable buildings make the most of modern construction methods and renewable energy. With careful planning, many buildings can become extremely practical, plus financially and energy efficient” “Every project begins with a well planned design and specification. Our experience in design, construction, project management and maintenance brings experience, innovation and advantages on every level” said company chairman, Keith Farmer.

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Technology continues to change the way we plan, work and build” said Dan Keyword, Architectural Services Director at Keith Farmer Associates. “We are delighted to support growing and developing technology, especially working with specialists like Carl Benfield and his team at Prescient Power. Our buildings consultancy team has developed ‘SIRIAS’ to ensure maximum sustainability at every level. Traditionally roofs were intended to keep weather out; Today they can provide an income.”

Keith Farmer’s approach to new projects has always been to make the best use of available technology, but without pushing untested limits. “That’s something we leave to conceptual Architects!” he jokes. Modern materials integrated with efficiency and proven systems, such as heat pumps and passive solar design, deliver financial benefits for years to come. “It's a question of designing for the future, yet building in every available financial advantage”.

When acclaimed sculptor Philip Simmonds moved to Devon he needed a modern studio. He approached Keith Farmer Associates to undertake a quality conversion of a redundant hayshed next to his listed farmhouse. “This was a classic example of highly sustainable re-use of a redundant farm building in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” said Ian Firth. Today, this internationally renowned sculptor travels to work across his garden, and creates his trademark sculptures in light, warm and comfortable surroundings. The professional experience and innovative skills of Keith Farmer Associates have provided Philip Simmonds with an ideal working environment.

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Decades of devotion to high standards, and pioneering practical solutions, have benefited hospitality clients across the country. When Samuel Palmer of Huntley and Palmer Biscuits built a grand house in London he never imagined that it could one day become a leading luxury hostel for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young affluent travellers. The ingenuity of Keith Farmer and his colleagues not only fulfilled their clients brief but also won them an international tourism award.

A local authority letter to a firework company nearly became an explosive confrontation. But the calm, professional experience of Keith Farmer Associates Planning Team defused the situation and delivered measurable benefits for the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A basic cost analysis suggested the company should moveâ&#x20AC;? said Ian Firth, project co-ordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accepting the advice, the owners moved, which opened new opportunities. They developed a property which is igniting significant interest in similar small businesses in the areaâ&#x20AC;?. A clear example of reward and success achieved through the professionalism and empathy of the Keith Farmer Associates Planning team.

For information about Keith Farmer Associates get in touch: Telephone: 01823 666 223 Email: info@keithfarmer.co.uk Website: www.keithfarmer.co.uk

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Franklin Design Associates are architects, who also specialise in Interior Design, and Project Management. The company which has U.K. offices in London and Bristol also has offices in Palma, the capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca.

Franklin Design Associates provides a range of services from design, through procurement to implementation, including Interior Design, Product Design, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Retail Consultancy. The practice combines design flair with pragmatism and commercial reality. They are an international company having worked on projects not only throughout the U.K. but in Hong Kong, Spain and Dubai. The practice has undertaken large projects of up to ÂŁ9.99 million, but is also willing to consider smaller projects down to one-off houses. The criteria would seem to be a requirement for an innovative design solution. Some of the more unusual briefs Franklin Design Associates have worked on include work for film studios in London and NewYork. The understanding of the requirements of the retail sector has generated commissions for Paxton and Whitfield, the prestigious cheese specialist, and work for an Italian fashion house within Harrods.

Franklin Design have a sister company, Signature Estates, which specialises in building luxury contemporary villas in Mallorca. The combination of an experienced, international, professional team and commitment to the highest standards results in villas of exceptional architectural quality. The international team of architects, is headed by Alan Franklin, who co-ordinates the design and construction process.

Alan, a registered architect, has worked throughout Europe, as well as Hong Kong and New York, and brings a wealth of experience to this exciting project. Each villa is a unique architectural statement reflecting its site and context; the owners of a Signature Villa invest in a life style.

To view their exciting portfolio or to discuss your own project visit their web site: www.fda-bristol.co.uk or telephone 01179 466 299 Franklin Design Associates, The Coach House, 26, Kings Parade Mews, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2RE

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Thermutech Industrial Services, a Bristol (UK) based industrial service provider, was established in 2000.

During this time they have built up an unrivalled reputation for quality and service in the industrial and commercial sectors, carrying out contracts throughout the UK and abroad. Originally operating as an insulation company, Thermutech Industrial Services has since widened its services to cover Asbestos Abatement and Building Cladding Services.

Thermutech Industrial Services are based in the South West but provide services to the rest of the country. They are leading providers of thermal insulation solutions, industrial heating, sheet metal fabrication and site services.

Establishing mutually beneficial working relationships with their customers provides the bedrock of the business. A dedicated team of professionals provides a complete package for the supply and installation of thermal engineering solutions. The

company also has a strong track record in delivering high quality services for process control, refrigeration, personnel protection, frost protection and wall cladding applications where insulation, heating and metal fabrication are required.

Thermutech Industrial Services Ltd specializes in maintenance and repair of existing insulation to pipes and silos, and also undertake new contracts in heating and chilled work applications, cryogenic, siloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & vessels.

Thermutech are fully licenced contractors able to carry out work involving asbestos insulation or coating, including repairing, or the removal of disturbed asbestos. Thermutech can carry out an asbestos survey report on your premises, to comply with Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002.

For a completely professional service covering all aspects of commercial insulation and cladding contact Thermutech Industrial Services Ltd on: 0117 908 0088 or at: sales@thermutech.com Thermutech Ltd, Unit 5, The Business Park, Lampton Avenue, Bristol BS13 0PU

FABRICATIONS LIMITED Formed in 1981, Barton Fabrications are the market leader in silo design, manufacture and installation for the plastics and food industries.

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AddAir a “Trusted Trader” within the British Compressed Air Society is able to supply, service and repair almost any type of compressor from vacuum pump to very high pressure, as well as pneumatic control equipment. Legally, users of all but the smallest systems are required to have a Written Scheme of Examination and AddAir has been preparing these for a number of years.

AddAir – supply, service and repair compressors, blowers and vacuum pumps.

Their service includes Compressed Air Line installation; they design and build pneumatic control systems, they also stock and distribute pneumatic and vacuum components, pipes and fittings. The company carries out Air Leak surveys, and Breathing Air quality testing. They will supply a Written Scheme of Examination to comply with Pressure Systems Directives.

While Cornwall is thought of as a holiday area rather than one of the roots of the industrial revolution there are a large number of small industries, many dependent on compressed air for their operation, who are world leaders in their fields.

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With the need for these businesses to have a good source of service and supply, Andrew Geake, already with 30 years experience in the compressed air industry, started AddAir in 1993 to provide technical and component support. His determination was to provide 24/7 technical support and breakdown cover. To minimise customer downtime the service vans carry a range of the most common breakdown items and this is backed with a large stock of compressor spares and other pneumatic components held at the company’s premises in Redruth. Loan/hire equipment is available to help customers maintain production.

“People do not realise that there are world class businesses in Cornwall which we are proud to support and be a part of Britain’s export trade.” says Andrew Geake, “These specialist companies are the icing on the cake, but our bread and butter business lies with the smaller local businesses, from the tyre bay to the milking parlour, from coal bagging to surf board manufacture”.

AddAir, The Multi Tech Centre, Pool Business Park, Dundance Lane, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3QT Telephone: 01209 612602 E-mail: sales@addair.co.uk

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FAIRFORD

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Fairford Electronics are celebrating their move on the 1st of April, from their offices in Kingsbridge into a new manufacturing and office facility in Ivybridge, increasing their premises size by 3 times.

Fairford Electronics designs and manufactures single and three phase energy saving soft starters for induction motors for the industrial and commercial markets. (A Soft Starter being an electronic device that reduces the stresses when large industrial motors are switched on.) They work with industrial and commercial clients from very large distributors, to OEMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to smaller distributors, to electrical contractors and panel builders.

Over 85% of their production is exported; in 2010 they shipped

to over 60 countries. They supply Eaton Moeller, McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Carlo Gavazzi and Invertek Drives, along with major distributors in the US. With Fairford you gain all the benefits of dealing with a forward looking company with a solid reputation for experience and reliability. Fairford Electronics have been designing and manufacturing Soft Starters since 1979, and has constantly been at the forefront of technological developments. Their R&D department has over 100 years of experience and has engineered solutions for almost all applications. Fairford Electronics Soft Starts incorporate an energy saving feature that will reduce energy consumption by up to 36%.

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The energy saving market is extremely buoyant, despite the recession, Fairford are finding a ready market for their products and expertise. The company had grown out of its previous premises, and it is a testament to their confidence in the growth of their market sector that they have not just moved into larger premises, but are looking to expand their work force.

Everyone at Bristol Business Post wishes Fairford Electronics all continued success in their new premises.

Fairford Electronics Ltd, Bristow House, Gillard Way, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge PL21 9GG Telephone: 01752 894554 E-mail: sales@fairford.com

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WEST COUNTRY welding supplies West Country Welding Supplies have been supplying welding equipment and consumables across the south west, both trade and public for over 25 years.

In their large double warehouse, conveniently situated between Bristol and Bath, they stock every imaginable product connected with Welding, and some that might surprise you.

At West Country Welding Supplies their customers always come first. Their success is based on the long term relationships the company has established with welding specialists throughout the United Kingdom.

They have achieved this by providing a fast, reliable, cost effective, all-round service, supplying a full range of welding equipment and products including MIG, TIG and Plasma Machines, from leading suppliers, Weldability SIF, Air Liquide, Bohler Thyssen, EWM, Hypertherm, Metrode and Miller to name a few, coupled with a comprehensive range of consumables and services through out the South West.

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Free Technical advice from knowledgeable, experienced staff.

Repairs service and calibration for any make of equipment.

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The UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of Mig, Tig and Plasma Torches and Ancillary Product would like to congratulate West Country Welding on 25 years of business.

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A Caldicot company which provides structural and architectural steelwork, site fabrication and welding services, J & W is going from strength to strength.

J & W is a fabrication and welding company, owned and run by Mark Jones and Kevin Williams who have a wealth of experience in the industry and wanted to be able to offer a complete service from design through to the manufacture and installation of the steelwork. The company aims to provide a fast, efficient and high quality service.

Mark says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;At J & W we provide the highest quality steel fabrications at the most competitive prices and will provide 100% commitment to achieving this through our company ethos of commitment to our customerâ&#x20AC;?.

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CRAFTSMANSHIP, inventiveness, inventiveness, the CRAFTSMANSHIP, the very very best best of of highlyhighlyskilled skilled traditional traditional industry industry and and passion passion for for the the work work -- all all that that and and more more goes goes into into every every single single casting casting from from the the Bristol Bristol Foundry.

Foundry.

No No wonder wonder some some of of Britain's Britain's biggest biggest businesses, businesses, and and companies from around the world, are companies from around the world, are flocking flocking to to this this tiny tiny twotwoman foundry on the Heath Farm Estate, in Brislington, to man foundry on the Heath Farm Estate, in Brislington, to secure secure the the very very best best from from aa profession profession which which has has all all but but died died out. out.

Yet Yet those those traditional traditional skills skills are are still still much much in in demand demand for for restoration restoration work work and and more more -- the the Bristol Bristol Foundry Foundry has has been been subsubcontracted contracted to to work work for for some some of of the the country’s country’s most most important important and and highly-protected highly-protected buildings. buildings.

It’s choice for for other other specialists, specialists, covering covering aa diverse diverse field field It’s also also first first choice including components for car specialists, steam and traction including components for car specialists, steam and traction engine castings, decorative decorative ironwork ironwork and and ornamental ornamental garden garden engine castings, castings -- anything anything that that can can be be cast cast in in iron, iron, aluminum aluminumand andbronze. bronze. castings It’s currently currently working It’s working on on reproducing reproducing text text originally originally laser laser cut cut in in wood, wood, in in cast cast iron iron for for display display in in aa park park and and has has also also helped helped local local sculpture sculpture Margaret Margaret Lovell Lovell with with some some of of her her pieces. pieces.

“I “I had had tt to to get get back back to to aa foundry foundry again again and and so so II set set one one up,” up,” he he says, says, having having moved moved to to Bristol.

Bristol. “I’d “I’d done done itit for for so so many many years years that that II didn’t didn’t really really want want to to do do anything anything else.” else.”

And And itit wasn’t wasn’t long long before before word word of of his his highly highly specialist specialist skills skills and and craftsmanship craftsmanship got got around around -- earlier earlier in in his his career career he’d he’d already already made made pumps and valves valves for for the the Waverley, Waverley, the the world’s world’s last last sea-going sea-going pumps and paddle the ship’s ship’s operators operators heard heard he he was was operating operating paddle steamer. steamer. When When the in placed another another order. order. in Bristol Bristol they they tracked tracked him him down down and and placed Now Now Connor Connor has has joined joined him him in in the the business business and and Michael Michael is is busy busy handing handing on on the the skills skills of of the the father father to to the the son son in in timetimehonoured honoured tradition. tradition.

“There’s “There’s still still aa real real demand demand for for craftsmen craftsmen like like myself,” myself,” he he says. says.

“We “We are are getting getting aa lot lot of of bespoke bespoke orders, orders, such such as as railings railings and and railing railing heads. heads.

“We “We can can reproduce reproduce aa design design or or manufacture manufacture something something from from an an original design and we can do the original cast-iron work.” original design and we can do the original cast-iron work.”

Not Not so so much much aa sprawling sprawling noisy noisy enterprise enterprise of of the the great great industrial industrial age, the Bristol Foundry is very much a small company age, the Bristol Foundry is very much a small company of of craftsmen craftsmen -- father father and and son son Michael Michael and and Connor Connor Brett Brett -providing providing aa bespoke bespoke service. service.

And And that’s that’s just just the the sort sortofofskills skillsthat thatimportant importantrestoration restorationand and renovation renovation projects projects require. require.Explains ExplainsMichael: Michael:“English “EnglishHeritage Heritage and and similar similar organisations organisationsstipulate stipulatethat thatthings thingshave havetotobebedone donein in cast-iron, cast-iron, so so ifif you you have haveaaaatop toprail railororaahand handrail, rail,it itcan canbebe fabricated easily fabricated easily out out of of steel steeland andatathalf halfthe theprice pricebut butit ithas hastotobebe done in done in cast-iron cast-iron for for aa renovation renovationororrestoration restorationbecause becausethey they didn’t have didn’t have the the steel steel inin the thedays dayswhen whenthe theoriginal originalwas wasmade.” made.”

The The pair pair make make anything anything in in ferrous ferrous and and non non ferrous ferrous metals, metals, from from small small components components to to large large castings, castings, always always ensuring ensuring that that quality quality is is paramount. paramount.

So while while itit is So is possible possible for for some some projects projects to to be be made made with with cheaper alternatives, cheaper alternatives, many many are are opting opting for for traditional, traditional, high-quality highcraftsmanship. quality craftsmanship.

Michael Michael launched launched the the Bristol Bristol Foundry Foundry in in 2005, 2005, out out of of his his love love for his trade which he learned in the ship building industry for his trade which he learned in the ship building industry on on the the Clyde.

Clyde.

“Something “Something made made by by us us is is an an investment,” investment,” says says Michael.

Michael.

“You’re casting for the future.”

“You’re casting for the future.”

However, However, as as the the foundries foundries there there closed, closed, he he was was forced forced to to seek seek work work elsewhere elsewhere and and ended ended up up making making interiors interiors in in aa car car factory factory but - butit itwasn’t wasn’tthe thecareer careerforforhim. him.

further information aboutBristol BristolFoundry, Foundry, visit visit ForFor further information about www.bristolfoundry.com www.bristolfoundry.com orortelephone telephone0117 0117 9803360.

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Working in such a highly specialised field, H â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; C Gears & Manufacturingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clients are drawn from the trade sector and cover a wide range requirements including: food processing, conveyors and material handling, marine and marine engines, hydraulics and pneumatic cylinders, oil and gas, skip loader and recycling vehicles, press manufacture, metal forming and process machines and architectural.

Such a diverse range of work has given the already-expert teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s considerable experience in a whole host of different materials, including copper, brass, nickel, nylon, phosphor bronze and cast iron - to name but a few. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We offer peace of mind, reliable machined parts and fully finished products so whatever your requirements are for quality precision machined parts, sub-contract machining or single source manufacturing, we can help,â&#x20AC;? assures Jon.

INDUSTRIES looking for best in precision machining know exactly where to go for the specialist who can provide just what they need. H â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; C Gears and Manufacturing - to be precise.

Based in at Timsbury, near Bath, the company, in the last 10 years, has established an enviable reputation for the quality of its work.

Operating with a team of three at the 2,300 sq ft premises, the staff roll might be small but the years of production engineering experience are huge and with the resulting high quality work and personal friendly service, make an unbeatable combination.

With directors Jon Cowley and Sam Hyden at the helm, H â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; C Gears & Manufacturing offers a range of precision engineering services including turning, milling and gear cutting, using either manual or CNC machines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can take your products and ideas right from prototyping, through production to packaging, across all materials from aluminium and stainless steel to titanium and plastics,â&#x20AC;? says Jon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As well as working to conventional drawings we can also work with files produced on all of the major CAD systems.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a sub-contract machining company we have a vast knowledge and ability to machine most materials, including heat-resistant super alloys and machining of exotic alloys.â&#x20AC;?

Backed by the continued support of some of its most prestigious clients, such as V.M.S Ltd, Rotaval Ltd, and Frontline Developments, the H â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; C team is now focussed on gaining the highly-prized ISO:9001 accreditation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will provides all our customers, including V.M.S, Rotoval and Frontline Developments - for whose backing over the last 10 years we are very grateful - with the confidence that their precision-machined components are manufactured to the highest quality and standards,â&#x20AC;? says Jon.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of our programs are written offline using our CAD/CAM system.â&#x20AC;?

For full information about H â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; C Gears and Manufacturing and the range of services it provides, go to www.hncgears.co.uk or call 01761 471361.

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A grille makes a difference; a Zunsport grille makes a statement - no wonder discerning car owners make it their first choice when it comes to enhancing their vehicles.

The Walsall Wood company sells grilles for a wide range of cars which it manufactures from premium quality stainless steel wire mesh, regardless of whether they have a chrome or black finish.

All are guaranteed for the lifetime of the vehicle and, if an owner canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a grille for his particular car, then Zunsport Ltd is happy to discuss the options for making a one-off.

No wonder itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known as the specialist stainless steel wire mesh car grille company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zunsport prides itself on being a customer-focused company and goes out of its way to provide complete customer satisfaction,â&#x20AC;? says Managing Director Peter Langston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To give our customers choice and great service we sell through our own website - with a 98% success rate of delivery the day after order - and through a nationwide network of approved dealers.â&#x20AC;?

With orders coming in from all over the world, the company accepts it may take a little longer than 24 hours for a grille to arrive at some destinations but once the price has been totaled at the online check-out, it will remain fixed, no matter which door in the world the order is being sent too.

And those ordering online do so worry-free, secure in the knowledge that Zunsport uses SSL, the most advanced ordering security system available which encrypts all personal information, including credit card numbers.

There are many reasons motorists are choosing Zunsport grilles, not least because they are hand-crafted by the company specialists from 316L stainless steel which is either electropolished to provide a long-lasting bright finish, or coated with a black polymer. Both finishes are robust, having been extensively tested for strength and durability.

However their key features are that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re easy to fit - for many no tools or changes to the car are required - and they give added protection to radiators, brakes, oil coolers, etc. from ingress of clogging leaves and damaging road detritus.

And, of course, they just give a car a great look, bringing an enormous amount of pleasure to the owner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The raison dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;etre for buying a Zunsport grille is pride in the performance and styling of your car,â&#x20AC;? says Peter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wish to enhance that experience.â&#x20AC;?

It goes without saying that quality rates in equal importance with customer satisfaction. Says Peter: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are serious about the quality of everything that we do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our quality and management systems are independently approved, and our performance regularly audited, by Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance - so you can have confidence in buying a Zunsport car grille.â&#x20AC;?

When you see that business customers include Peugeot Citroen and Jaguar, you know that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with the very best but Zunsport doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to see a prestigious name on an order form to consider a client special. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of our customers are special,â&#x20AC;? Peter insists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is why everyone who buys a Zunsport grille is immediately enrolled into our Members Club where they receive discounts, information, and entry to our quarterly prize draw.â&#x20AC;?

For full information about Zunsport grilles or to place an order, visit: www.zunsport.co.uk or telephone: 0870 442 1865

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The Definitive Commercial Vehicle Partner For The South West

THIS year sees things step up a gear as City West Commercials opens the only Mercedes-Benz approved after-sales facility in Somerset (Charlton Adam).

The May opening is the latest chapter in a tale of growth and expansion for the company which is determined to become the Definitive Commercial Vehicle Partner for the South West.

Situated just off the A37 at Chalton Adam, Somerton, in Somerset, the new dedicated after-sales centre brings the number of City West Commercials sites to five, the other four being in Bristol, Avonmouth, Exeter and Roche, as well as van sales operating out of Taunton.

The opening is an exciting development for the company which prides itself on offering the highest level of service possible as it supports the region’s businesses in retailing and servicing the full range of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles and Mitsubishi Canter.

Offering a fast parts distribution service, covering Somerset from Yeovil to Bath, and boasting state-of-the-art service bays, City West Commercials’ focus is on getting work done efficiently and at a time most convenient to customers.

“We understand how important it is to minimise downtime and get back on the road,” says Managing Director Nigel Smith.

City West Commercials was formed in 2009 after, as a private business, it was selected as Mercedes-Benz’s key business partner to run the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle franchise in the South West.

The last two years have seen it develop and grow while remaining committed to delivering greater value by continuously improving service levels and quality.

“We are here to work in partnership with our customers to meet their needs and to develop practical long-term solutions that will benefit their business,” says Mr Smith.

“We take the time to get to know you as a customer and put together a service solution that you are happy will suit your business needs and budget.”

The company’s highly-qualified technicians range from maintenance to specialist diagnostic and include specialist Unimog diagnostic personnel.

Europe's Number 1 provider of on-site hydraulic hose repairs.

Anytime. Anywhere. ETA One Hour.

That is the Pirtek promise.

Tel: (01179) 820 056 Fax: (01179) 824 361

Email: info@pirtekbristol.co.uk

Pirtek Ltd. St Andrews Road Avonmouth Bristol BS11 9HQ

A DIVISION OF TRUCKCARE COMPONENTS LTD

We are Main Distributors and carry a comprehensive range of parts for Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Buses and Trailers

From our depots in Chipping Sodbury and Avonmouth we offer a daily delivery service throughout the counties of Gloucestershire, Bristol, Somerset, West Wilts and Gwent QUARRY ROAD, CHIPPING SODBURY

Tel: 01454 311848 120 BURCOTT ROAD, AVONMOUTH

Tel: 01179 821321

Kynaston Autobodies Ltd 15 - 17 Marsh Green Road Marsh Barton Trading Estate Exeter Devon EX2 8NY Telephone: 01392 214850 Fax: 01392 424040 Email: barry@kynastons.co.uk

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of them are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;born and bredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mercedes-Benz as they have been with us since school and are fanatical about the products they work with and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;three-pointed starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? reveals Mr Smith.

Branches cater for all sizes of trucks and vans, carrying out repairs and specialising in on-site work.

Additional services include imprest stocks held at a customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premises (subject to terms and conditions) and on-site servicing work.

It all adds up to a comprehensive package of care and support, giving customers peace of mind knowing that they and their vehicles are in the best possible hands for routine servicing, diagnostic and major repair work.

Opening times are 7am-23.00pm (Service dept) Monday to Friday and for five hours on Saturday mornings with seven days a week Service 24h - Mercedesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roadside assistance - across the whole of the South West. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether you need a repair, maintenance, parts or general advice we are here to help and particularly look forward to welcoming you to our new after-sales facility in Somerton,â&#x20AC;? says Mr Smith.

For further information about the company and its services, telephone Bristol: 01179 669901 Avonmouth: 01179 387770 Taunton: 01823 618518 Exeter: 01392 360555 Cornwall: 01726 892000 and Somerset (Charlton Adam, Somerton): 01458 223405 or visit www.citywestcommercials.co.uk

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BEDMINSTER-CAR-CENTRE MPV SPECIALIST Established in 1979

Bedminster Car Centre has been established at Bedminster Down Road since 1979, in that time they have built up a solid reputation for providing good quality second hand motor vehicles. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive experience in the motor trade means that the customer can rely on the advice of the friendly and experienced staff. Tell them what type of car that you are looking for, what sort of mileage you do, how many passengers you normally have in the car, and what sort of loads you carry, and let them make suggestions based on their knowledge and experience, you will be agreeably surprised.

The company has built up a good reputation for reliability and service; and pride themselves on the first class level of service they offer because they feel that in the motor trade, reputation is everything.

The services they offer include a trade-in or part-exchange on your old car. Finance can be arranged on your new purchase with a small deposit of ÂŁ95, and warranties are available. The company carries out regular servicing and repairs, they even offer a valeting service.

When you buy a used car from Bedminster Car Centre you are opening a long term relationship where all your repair and servicing needs can be met. When it is time to change your car again, bring it back to Bedminster, you can be sure of a fair and honest valuation. Bedminsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many satisfied and returning customers are evidence of the difference between Bedminster and many other companies.

Opening Hours Mon-Fri: 9.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5.30pm Saturday: 10.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00pm Sunday: 10.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00pm

For more information, and pictures of some of the cars on offer, please visit their website:

www.bedminster-car-centre.co.uk Bedminster Car Centre, Bedminster Down Road, Bedminster, Bristol BS13 7AB Telephone: 0117 983 1771 Contact Phil Carrow

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RWExecutive Travel Ltd Congratulations are due to family business, RW Executive Travel Ltd on their recent expansion, with the recent acquisition of LAC Private Hire of Tetbury and Stonehouse Taxis, their fleet has grown from 2 to 5 luxury vehicles.

RW Executive Travel Ltd offers a superior executive chauffeur service at a price that you cannot afford to ignore, from a company that prides itself on its service, offering old fashioned standards of excellence. With over 30 years experience in the travel and hospitality industry, and as the only licenced hybrid taxi service in the Gloucestershire area, you can relax and know yourself to be in safe hands, when using their chauffeur services.

Their luxurious, silver, top of the range executive cars are all equipped with air-conditioning, leather interior, GPS navigation and automatic transmission for your pleasure and comfort, first aid kits and fire extinguishers for your safety, and smart, suited, courteous chauffeurs for your peace of mind, even for a short local pick-up.

The complete wedding car service ensures that everyone arrives at the church in comfort and air conditioned executive style. Relax as everything is taken care of, the cars are prepared to compliment the occasion and the professional drivers will always "get you to the church on time!" You can even book your honeymoon airport transfers at the same time as the wedding cars for a discounted rate for the total package.

They will even colour co-ordinate the ribbons and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tie to match the wedding theme!

Airport transfers allow you to start your holiday or business trip from your front door in air-conditioned luxury; corporate clients often take this additional time to prepare for their meetings; on return, you will be met from your flight and can relax, whilst being driven home in complete comfort, supplied with a complimentary newspaper of your choice.

RW Executive Travelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique tours of the Cotswolds, Severn Vale and surrounding areas, take full advantage of the area, which is one of outstanding beauty. Historic towns and attractive villages, built of the local honey coloured stone, nestle amid hills, streams and valleys with the characteristic dry-stone walls of the locality; many of these beautiful villages and market towns offer a superb range of shops, particularly Stow on the Wold, Cirencester and Chipping Norton. Extensive knowledge of this timeless area means that RW Executive Travel can encompass a tour that you will never forget, with scenery and views that you will not find anywhere else in the world.

RW Executive Travel offer a variety of services including executive private hire, local taxis, wedding cars, airport transfers, corporate services, tours, chauffeur hire and a personal vehicle management service.

Contact Rachael or Richard on 01453 822555 for more information, to make a booking, or e-mail at info@rwet.co.uk RW Executive Travel Ltd, 10, Blackwell Close,

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SOUTH West Minibuses are on the move - to bigger premises to accommodate this popular companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing success.

And with the expansion come additions to its extensive fleet of vehicles - two new 49-seater coaches.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of the Bristol companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to cater for tours, adding to its already comprehensive range of services which include airport, seaport and train station transfers, concerts and theatre trips, hen and stag parties, business travel, sporting events, weddings and other functions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can also supply executive vehicles, MPVs and cars complete with uniformed drivers,â&#x20AC;? says the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proprietor Janad Raja - known as Jay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we can also provide you with a full wedding transport package, from wedding cars to coaches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our prices are very competitive, all our vehicles are Mercedes, of the highest standard and never any more than five years old.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always go that extra mile to help customers,â&#x20AC;? assures Jay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will cover any distance, and we offer free returns on wait and return journeys. There is no job too big or too small for Southwest Minibuses.â&#x20AC;?

And always appreciative of customer loyalty, the company acknowledges the part regular users play in its success by rewarding them and business account holders with discounts on their journeys.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one of the many touches that South West Minibuses team puts into ensuring it, it is the first choice for anyone requiring transport to take them to that important function or long-awaited, much anticipated event and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an approach that has earned it a wealth of plaudits from very satisfied customers.

For you need not just take the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word for its popularity and good service - a page on its comprehensive website is positively overflowing with praise from not only around the country but from as far afield as Australia.

With its webpage placing it firmly in the world market - South West Minibuses welcomes overseas enquiries - this is a business thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely going places.

Passenger comfort and safety remain key aspects of South West Minibuses, commitment to clients, with its Mercedes fleet, all vehicles are fitted with three-point safety belts and equipped with sat nav and DVD players and boasting spacious seating arrangements.

Every vehicle is also fully valeted before embarking on a journey, so customers can relax and feel comfortable during their trip.

With a staff of 20 based on the Fishponds Trading Estate, all the drivers undergo enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checks and are fully-qualified and highly experienced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This ensures we can offer a value-for-money service of which we are proud of,â&#x20AC;? declares Jay. Distance is no object for this advanced and professional company which is happy to travel anywhere in the UK to ensure clients can get where they need to be.

To make a booking all you need to do is call 0117 965 0000 for the minibus service, 0117 965 7789 for the specialist chauffeur driven service.

For further information, go to www.southwestminibuses.com where you can also use its eQuotation facility to obtain a price via email.

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Somerset Businesses clocking on to CB 1000

CB 2000

uAttendâ&#x201E;˘ is a new employee management system launching in the UK from Midsomer Norton based business, Access-toTime. It can be set up in 5 minutes, is exceptionally easy to use and can be accessed anytime from anywhere.

The uAttendâ&#x201E;˘ employee management system is specially built for small businesses, and is easy to install and set up, with no engineers required. Instead of employers spending time trying to keep track of their employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time, the uAttendâ&#x201E;˘ system offers a simple way of saving time and money.

Unlike a conventional computerised clocking system that is tethered to a computer, uAttendâ&#x201E;˘ uses cloud computing to allow businesses the flexibility of doing time and attendance anywhere and at any time.

Additionally, the system allows extreme flexibility, letting employees â&#x20AC;&#x153;clockâ&#x20AC;? in and out from a time clock, web-browser, or phone.

There are many benefits of a web-based time and attendance system, over traditional time and attendance systems. Data can be received from multiple locations and delivered to one account eliminating the need to aggregate disparate reports. There is no software to install or maintain, no IT issues, and no software upgrades. And as the business grows, the system grows with it, allowing quick and easy adding of new employees, locations, and time clocks.

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compared to a full-time employee's salary of ÂŁ1,000 a month or more, it is extremely cost effective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The system has really changed our business for the better,â&#x20AC;? says James Staff, of Martin Carwardine & Co, a family business based in North Somerset, established in 1866, that specialises in coffee roasting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certain people are now in the office for 9am, when originally they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t! My employees can now see how and why they are paid.

I can print off their clocking on and clocking off times and put it in with their pay packet, and they can quite clearly see that these are the hours theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being paid x amount this month. I recommend the uAttend system to other businesses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an excellent system!â&#x20AC;?

The system currently has 2 types of time clock available: the CB1000 which connects to the internet by plugging directly into any broadband connected network and the CB2000, which is a Wi-Fi version for use where the network connection is further away from the clocking in point. Both clocks are plug and play ready, web-based, allow clocking in and out with either a proximity card or PIN pad, and capacity for an unlimited number of employees.

There are no long service contracts with the uAttendâ&#x201E;˘ Time Clock.

The service is month to month, and can be ended at any time.

Accurately calculated hours are available for payroll, and can be The uAttendâ&#x201E;˘ CB1000 costs ÂŁ119 + VAT and the it out passed easily and electronically to the payroll system, with no today! uAttendâ&#x201E;˘ CB2000 costs ÂŁ219.00 + VAT, and are need to double key or re-enter time and attendance information. available from www.uAttend.co.uk or on 01761 410 015.

And starting at a monthly cost of only ÂŁ14.99 for up to 9 employees,

Avon Trailer Towbar Centre Avon Trailer Towbar Centre - offers you over 30 years experience in the trailer and towbar industry. They are one of the largest towing centres in the South West, situated in Westfield, Radstock 10 miles south of Bath.

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They are carry a complete package for all your towing requirements, and are the main distributors for Indespension, Daxara, Apache, Wessex, Bramber and Towmaster Trailers. Avon can also supply most other makes of trailers at excellent prices. As an experienced manufacturer they are also able to build bespoke trailers to your specification.

All their towbars are fitted to comply with the latest regulations by fully trained and experienced towbar fitting technicians, efficiently and safely on the premises. They are fully insured and all work comes with a no nonsense guarantee. Avon Trailers are able to offer full servicing facilities in their well equipped workshop, to keep your trailer on the road both mechanically safe and in accordance with legal requirements. They also offer a Caravan running gear service facility all at competitive prices.

They hold a large range of trailers for hire; all details are on their web site. www.trailers-bristol.co.uk

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With the knowledge gained over many years of trading Avon Trailers are able to offer the benefit of their experience and will give you the best advice to suit your needs, including all the necessary information about current legislation and safety. Ring them on 01761 41 11 71, for more information.

Avon Trailers, Unit 1, Westfield Trading Estate, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 4RS

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