Royal Cornwall Magazine 68

ISSUE 68 / AUG 2016

2016 round-up

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ell, another Royal Cornwall Show has passed and over 117,000 people again took part in an amazing three days with so much of what our great county has to offer on display. Whether involved as a competitor in the hundreds of varied classes, as a trade exhibitor or volunteer or simply as a visitor, we hope that you enjoyed it. Those who won awards were no doubt pleased with their success and, from a business point of view, we very much hope that order books went away full of promise for our very large number of trade stands.

From the reports received, that certainly seems to have been the case!

Events such as the Royal Cornwall would however not be possible without the hugely appreciated assistance of a massive team of volunteers. Without our stewards, show hosts, judges and those fulfilling so many other roles, the show would certainly not happen. We are very grateful for all that you do and indeed to the Association’s small and very hard-working staff team well done!

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There are of course many other similar shows across the UK, of varied size, and, if you are interested in perhaps attending one of these, a great source of information is the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) and their website can provide the dates and venues of events near you - www.asao.co.uk.

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Brisk trade

Cornwall Food & Farming Awards

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Hamper for Her Majesty

Made in Cornwall: Callestick Farm Ice cream

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Farm & Country Competition winner

Farm & Country Days return

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Long Service Awards

Event listings

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he 2016 Royal Cornwall Show will be another that will live long in the memory.

Over 117,000 people visited over the three days and Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association secretary, Christopher Riddle, said the show had been a great success in many ways, despite the poor weather forecast for the Thursday and Friday of the event.

“We had a fantastic main ring entertainment programme, over 1,000 quality trade stands and a strong entry across the livestock and equine classes.

“There was a wonderful atmosphere and

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it was once again a fantastic celebration of Cornish farming, food and everything else that is great about our county.

“We enjoyed three good days weather wise and were incredibly lucky to miss the heavy rain that affected many parts of the region, but it was inevitable that the atrocious forecast saw our attendance dip from last year’s fourth highest attendance.”

Agriculturally the show remains in rude health. The vast agricultural trade area was brimful of the latest vehicles, machinery, equipment and service providers to the industry, with more exhibitors wishing to participate as demand for space again

outstripped supply.

Numbers were healthy across the livestock sections with some of the finest examples of cattle, sheep, pigs and goats competing for coveted Royal Cornwall rosettes, trophies and cups.

In the cattle section it was pleasing to see the Dairy Shorthorn breed classes make a return after an absence of more than 40 years.

The sheep and goat sections were particularly busy with both sections setting new entry records.

The total number of entries in the sheep section were up by more than 50 above

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the previous high set in 2012. This year also saw the introduction of classes for the North Country Cheviot and Shetland sheep breeds.

More than 100 dairy goats featured this year for the first time in the show’s history. The section is going from strength to strength and it is hoped that Boer meat goat classes might be added to the competitive line-up in the future.

On the entertainment front one of the highlights of this year’s show was the main ring performance by the equine stars and riders from the BBC Poldark series.

Atkinson Action Horses daredevil horseback stunt show was a big hit with show-goers with many taking the chance to meet Seamus who plays Aidan Turner’s trusted steed in the popular series.

The main ring crowds were also wowed by Katy Cropper, the first female winner of the One Man & His Dog, and her daughter Henrietta with their sheep dog handling display involving members of the public in their antics.

Show regulars, The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, dropped into the arena in spectacular fashion during Saturday and The Band of HM Royal Marines (Plymouth) took to the main ring on the Thursday.

“To stage an event of this scale requires a huge team effort and we thank the army of stewards and judges who give up their time willingly to make everything run smoothly,” added Christopher. “The new e-ticketing system introduced this year worked very well and we sold more than double the number of tickets online ahead of the show as we did in 2015.”

The post show clean-up is complete and the planning process has already begun for next year’s show, which takes place on the 8th, 9th and 10th June.

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he Royal Cornwall Show means many things to many people, whether it be going head-to- head with rivals in the numerous competitive classes or simply enjoying the entertainment on offer.

Serious business is also an important part of Cornwall’s largest event with more than 1000 businesses and organisations heading to Wadebridge each year to promote their products and services.

Once again in June many millions of pounds worth of deals were struck during the show’s three-day run.

It’s an important time for enterprises from various sectors but particularly those that operate in the rural economy, both in Cornwall and further afield, who see the Royal Cornwall as a key annual trading opportunity.

Connections are made, leads generated, deals struck and order books filled and in many cases the business generated at the show will sustain exhibitors for several months and in some cases the year ahead.

Oliver Minns from machinery manufacturer Logic said: “I had an absolutely fantastic show.

This was my second year exhibiting with you and I will be booking the same stand for next year without a doubt.”

Jerry Annable of IAE, manufacturers of livestock handling equipment, said: “It was an excellent show for IAE; we were extremely pleased to win an award for a newly designed product. “We broke all previous sales records for orders taken on the show stand despite the serious challenges that the Dairy sector is facing.”

James Kittow, a butcher and grazier from Par, said: “Great Show, best ever so far! We made new customers and trade leads, as well as keeping in touch with customers past and present.”

Mike Sloggett, Business Banking Director at NatWest said: “We were delighted to be involved with yet another highly successful Royal Cornwall Show. Agriculture plays an integral role in the South West economy so it is fantastic to see this vital event getting bigger and better each year.

“For us, the three day event provided the ideal opportunity to meet with personal and business customers.”

Tamsyn Cocks from Sustainable Furniture said: “It was our first year and it seems to have been very successful with lots of leads and lots of orders too.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the buzz of the show and found it the perfect opportunity to raise the profile of our business locally.”

It’s not surprising that demand for trade stand space at the show continues to outstrip supply. The process for trade bookings will begin again in November for the 2017 show which takes place on the 8th, 9th 10th June.

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News Hamper sent to Buckingham Palace to celebrate The Queen’s th

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he Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association (RCAA) and Cornwall Food & Farming Group joined forces to create and send a hamper of Cornish food and drink to Her Majesty The Queen to celebrate her 90th birthday.

This year’s show coincided with Her Majesty’s official birthday which was on Saturday 11th June so it was apt, as The Queen was RCAA patron from 1952 until 2000.

The Queen visited the Royal Cornwall Show twice, in 1989 and 2000, and it was during her first visit that she was presented with a hamper. Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh were said to have both enjoyed personally sorting through the hamper contents the day after their visit at Windsor Castle.

The local food and drink producers who exhibited within the Cornwall Food & Farming Pavilion at this year’s show provided the Cornish delicacies to fill the hamper during the show on Thursday and it was delivered by Launcestonbased courier Logisthicks to Buckingham Palace the following day.

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Above: Christopher Riddle presents Her Majesty The Queen with a Cornish hamper at her first visit to the show in 1989.

Below: Hilary Wood from the Cornwall Food & Farming Group is joined by Cornish food producers who created the hamper sent to Buckingham Palace to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday.

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The Duke of Cornwall’s Award goes

Dutch

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he young winner of this year’s Duke of Cornwall’s Award for the best farm diversification business might not have been working within the agricultural industry at all.

Giel Spierings was stirred into action when returning home one day from college and saw a ‘For Sale’ board had been put up outside the family farm.

The son of two Dutch dairy farmers, Giel moved from Holland to Cornwall with his family in 1998. More than a decade later the fragile state of the industry had led to his parents’ decision to cut their losses and exit agriculture altogether.

Giel had other ideas and decided to find a way to add value to his parents’ milk and secure a viable future for the 136-acre farm at Lanreath, South East Cornwall. He pinned his hopes of a future for himself and his family by delving into their Dutch heritage and making Gouda cheese.

During the summer of 2012 the Cornish Gouda Company was born. Giel began making hand-crafted artisan cheeses utilising the milk produced by their own herd of pedigree Holstein cows.

The cheese was made and stored in

a refurbished shed on the farm. With sustainability in mind the production facility had green credentials built-in. 80% of the energy used to power the business is produced by a biomass boiler fuelled largely by timber from the farm.

The gamble quickly began to pay off. Giel’s products went down a storm with customers and demand for the first Gouda produced in the South West gathered pace.

The business has grown year on year and during the past 12 months Giel, who now employs two staff, produced 35 tonnes of cheese.

The cheese-making arm of the business currently uses 350,000 litres of the 900,000 milk the farm produces annually.

When it comes to cheese, it’s the quality of the milk that is as important as the quantity.

Giel works closely with his family who run the dairy herd to ensure the milk they produce is of the optimum fat and protein content which is required to create quality cheese.

The next step for the business is the development of new products to augment the product line-up. Giel has been busily working on a Cornish Cream Cheese which he hopes to bring to the market soon.

Catherine Mead from Lynher Dairies, a cheese maker herself, was part of the Duke of Cornwall’s award judging panel and was impressed by the young entrepreneur’s drive and commitment.

“Giel has done remarkably well. He has huge passion and his time commitment is extraordinary. The family share his burning ambition to ensure the sustainability of the farm and the cheese production is set to enable that.

“There’s huge potential and a good product to do it with and they are a deserving recipient of the award.”

Co-judge, Sir Ferrers Vyvyan who runs the Trelowarren Estate, echoed his colleague’s sentiments.

“This is a great example of diversification underpinning the farm and a true cross generation, family business.”

Giel has already got a plan for how he’ll invest the £1,000 cash prize. “I’m creating two special batches of cheese containing truffles for sale this Christmas. They’ll take eight months to mature and the truffles cost £700 per batch so the prize money will help make this project possible and help with cash flow.”

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hether it’s a cherished family home, holiday home or an investment rental business, when you own a property in Cornwall, you want to make it the best it can be. Living or holidaying in this beautiful county is inspiring; the colours and textures of Cornish landscapes translate beautifully onto walls, shelves, sofas and windows. If you’re looking to bring decorating ideas to life, the talented Homeshed design team are there to help you realise your property’s potential.

Homeshed’s interior designer, Charlotte, has extensive experience working in Cornwall; she has her finger on the pulse of coast and country trends and a wealth of inspiration to hand at Homeshed. This family-run, Cornish lifestyle interiors store has an impressive selection of flooring, carpets, living, dining and bedroom furniture, accessories and soft furnishings – quite literally, everything under one roof.

So, if you don’t know where to start with your project, you may just need a helping hand to piece together your ideas on colour schemes and soft furnishings. Alternatively, Homeshed can take it up a notch and create a full design specification for you, or, if you’re pushed for time, take on the project management entirely. Homeshed offers a range of design packages, each tailored to your individual requirements.

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Get creative This package includes ‘Get Inspired’ as a stage, together with a detailed overview and a clear room-by-room schedule for all finishes, colours, fabrics, wallpapers, fittings and furniture. This is the schedule that your chosen tradespeople will be able to work from, ensuring that every aspect of your interior has a tight specification and allowing design ideas to come to life.

Get it done If you’re living or working out of Cornwall then ‘Get It Done’ is the package for you. With all the above plus full project management, she will look after the design implementation. From ordering products and liaising with your chosen contractors, to being on hand throughout the project, she will ensure the quality and overall design brief is met – on time and on budget.

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Above: The Rt Revd Tim Thornton, Bishop of Truro, presents Elisabeth O’Dea with the Farm & Country Trophy.

Left: Elisabeth’s competition winning photo.

Elisabeth’s clean sweep

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his year’s Farm & Country Competition was dominated by an eight-year- old whose photographic skills wowed the judges.

Entries were welcomed from the 1500 Cornish primary school children as a follow on from the annual Farm & Country Days educational event jointly staged by the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association and Cornwall Food & Farming Group.

This year the competition required pupils to take and submit images to represent three relevant categories: farm animals, crops and machinery and the countryside.

Elisabeth O’Dea, a pupil from Nancledra primary school, near Penzance, won the farm animals category with a portrait of a dairy calf.

The runner-up prizes were awarded to Riley

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Walton from Stithians primary school for his photo of some ducks and to Sennen Hosenie from Sithney primary school for her image of some pigs.

Elisabeth also secured the top prize in the crops and machinery category with a close-up photo of fodder beet that showed “colour and texture that conveyed sense of mass.”

Ethan Reed, aged eight from Stithians primary school was the runner-up with his tractor photo that the judges felt encapsulated “the business of farming.”

Amelia Padmore from Cusgarne primary school won the countryside category with her image of the fields around Mabe Church. The judges commented that the shot had “variety, diversity, story – everything.”

Jake Gregor from Kehelland village school was named runner-up for his “excellent

composition” depicting a potato field along with Delia Lawrence from Wadebridge Primary Academy with her stunning rural landscape.

Elisabeth’s striking calf image was chosen as the overall winner. Judge and professional photographer Jeremy Northcott was impressed by the detail and lighting but also the calf’s “cheeky, curious natural look.”

This year’s Royal Cornwall Show president The Rt Revd Tim Thornton, Bishop of Truro, presented Elisabeth with the Farm & Country Trophy, book tokens and a £50 Rocket Garden voucher for her school during the agricultural event.

For more information about the Farm & Country Days please contact Steve Michell on 01208 817010 or email: stevemichell@ royalcornwall.co.uk

Farm workers long service recognised

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ach year at the Royal Cornwall Show, Long Service Awards are presented to individuals who have completed a minimum of 40 years in agricultural employment, either with one employer or on one farm in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

The Long Service Award constitutes Honorary Life Membership of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association. This year the presentation to three recipients was conducted by the current RCAA President, The Rt Revd Tim Thornton, Bishop of Truro, and took place during the Grand Parade of Livestock on the Friday.

The recipients Long Service Awards in 2016 were (pictured top to bottom): David Hawke, who has worked for the Teagle family of Trevithick, Newquay since 1966.

Philip Callaway, who has worked for the Button family of St Tudy since 1975.

Peter Bawden, who has worked for the James family of Gwithian, Hayle since 1976.

Life-saving defibrillator installed A Cornish charity is celebrating the installation of its 100th life-saving public access defibrillator at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge.

Front Line Emergency Equipment Trust (FLEET) was established in 1990 by Cornish ambulance staff and raised funds to buy equipment for Cornwall’s ambulances.

The generosity of the Cornish people, businesses and organisations have raised over £1million for FLEET, all of which has been directed into providing vital equipment

that helps save lives across the county.

The charity’s aim has widened in recent years and is currently focussing on the provision of public access defibrillators in communities the length and breadth of Cornwall. Public access defibrillators provide vital medical support to people suffering from cardiac arrests.

Members of Wadebridge Young Farmers’ Club raised the £3100 required to purchase and install the defibrillator which is now in service. The Royal Cornwall Agricultural

Association (RCAA) will be covering the ongoing monitoring costs.

Christopher Riddle, RCAA secretary said: “We hope it’ll never need to be used but it is reassuring to know that anyone using the showground, the local community and anyone who happens to be in the area will have access to such a valuable piece of equipment that could save a life.

“We thank FLEET and the members of Wadebridge YFC for making this possible.”

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Champion British Charolais: Mr & Mrs A White, Compact Farm, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset.

Champion British Limousin: Mr & Mrs M Alford, Foxhill Farm, Blackborough, Cullompton, Devon.

Champion British Simmental: Boddington Estates Ltd., Boddington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Champion British Blue: Mr R Millichap, Rhiwgarn Farm, Tonyrefail, Mid Glamorgan.

Champion Any Other Pure Breed (Dairy): Mr & Mrs A R & D L Walters & Family, West Berriow Farm, North Hill, Launceston, Cornwall. (Brown Swiss).

Champion Any Other Pure Breed (Beef – British Native Origin): Mrs S Lloyd, Stonycroft Farm, Yarpole Lane Luston, Leominster, Herefordshire.

(Welsh Black).

Champion Any Other Pure Breed (Beef – Continental Origin): Messrs A & M Austin, Stanbury Manor, Morwenstow, Bude, Cornwall. (Salers) Champion Any Other Pure Breed (Beef): Mrs S Lloyd, Stonycroft Farm, Yarpole Lane Luston, Leominster, Herefordshire. (Welsh Black).

Overall Champion of the Any Other Pure Breed Cattle Classes: Mrs S Lloyd, Stonycroft Farm, Yarpole Lane Luston, Leominster, Herefordshire. (Welsh Black).

Champion Commercial Cattle: Mr N E Porter, c/o Parsonage Farm, Llandewi Skirrid, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. (British Blue X).

INTER-BREED AWARDS - BEEF CATTLE The Nare Hotel Best Pair of Young Beef Animals of a Breed: Mr & Mrs M Alford, Foxhill Farm, Blackborough, Cullompton, Devon & A K & J K Smith, 4 South Park, Jacobstow, Bude, Cornwall. (British Limousin).

The Nare Hotel Best Beef Bull born after 1st January 2014: Boddington Estates Ltd., Boddington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. (Britsih Simmental).

The Brent Perpetual Trophy for the Best Pair of Animals of any recognised beef breed: Mr W F Palmer & Son, Trenestral Farm, Ruan High Lanes, Truro, Cornwall & Mr R Tremayne, Higher Marne Farm, Gweek, Helston, Cornwall. (British Charolais).

Best Cow (of any recognised Beef Breed) which has been bred by the Owner-Exhibitor: Mr & Mrs A White, Compact Farm, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset. (British Charolais).

Best Cow with a natural born calf at foot: Mr & Mrs A White, Compact Farm, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset. (British Charolais).

The King George VI Perpetual Challenge Cup to be awarded in 2016 to the Supreme Champion Beef Animal: Mr & Mrs A White, Compact Farm, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset. (British Charolais).

The Charles Chudleigh Perpetual Challenge Trophy - Supreme Champion Beef Animal: Mr & Mrs A White, Compact Farm, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset. (British Charolais).

The William Kivell Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy - Champion Beef Animal (Commercial Cattle excepted), owned and bred by the Exhibitor: Mr & Mrs A White, Compact Farm, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset. (British Charolais).

DAIRY CATTLE Champion Jersey: Colwell Family, Glyn Crest Farm, Wheal Rose, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall.

Champion Guernsey: Pollard & Coryn, Treginegar Dairy Farm, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall.

Champion Holstein: B L Davies & Son, Higher Farm, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, Somerset.

Champion Ayrshire: Mr & Mrs A R & D L Walters & Farmily, West Berriow Farm, North Hill, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion Dairy Shorthorn: Mr N R Osborne, Tobarn, Jacobstow, Bude, Cornwall.

INTER-BREED CATTLE AWARDS - DAIRY CATTLE ‘The Pam Coryn Perpetual Celebration Trophy’ presented for Dairy Cows - Production & Inspection: M F & C A Smale, South Hellescott Farm, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall.

(Holstein).

The Tregonwell Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Pair of Females of any recognised dairy breed: Mr J G Ley & Son, West Brendon, Sutcombe, Holsworthy, Devon. (Holstein).

The Penryn Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Pair of Females of any recognised Dairy Breed: C R & J A Bishop, Curscombe Farm, Feniton, Honiton, Devon & B L Davies & Son, Higher Farm, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, Somerset. (Holstein).

The Poltreworgey Cup - Dam & a Daughter of hers,of a recognised Dairy Breed: Colwell Family, Glyn Crest Farm, Wheal Rose, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall. (Jersey).

The Davidstow Creamery Trophy - Cow with the highest yield of protein in kgs: M F & C A Smale, South Hellescott Farm, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall. (Holstein).

Cornwall Milk Recording Society Cup – Heifer of a recognised Dairy Breed (never to have calved): Pollard & Coryn, Treginegar Dairy Farm, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall. (Holstein).

The William Ley Memorial Trophy – Inter-Breed Champion Heifer in Milk: B L Davies & Son, Higher Farm, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, Somerset. (Holstein).

A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by The Western Morning News Co Ltd., for the Best Cow (of any recognised Dairy Breed) which has been bred by the Owner-Exhibitor: B L Davies & Son, Higher Farm, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, Somerset. (Holstein).

The Penryn Perpetual Challenge Cup, for the Champion Dairy Animal owned and bred by the Exhibitor: B L Davies & Son, Higher Farm, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, Somerset. (Holstein).

The Gwen Tuckett Perpetual Challenge Trophy - Champion Dairy Animal, owned and bred by an Exhibitor resident in Cornwall: M F & C A Smale, South Hellescott Farm, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall. (Holstein).

The Bibby Perpetual Challenge Trophy – Supreme Champion Dairy Animal: B L Davies & Son, Higher Farm, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, Somerset. (Holstein).

A Special Prize of a Trophy given by the President, The Rt Revd Tim Thornton, Bishop of Truro, to the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Cattle Section: Mr & Mrs A R & D L Walters & Family, West Berriow Farm, North Hill, Launceston, Cornwall.

YOUNG LEADERS COMPETITION Beef Calf (Handler aged 7 – 10 years): Ted Lloyd, Leominster, Herefordshire.

Beef Calf (Handler aged 11 – 14 years): Mr Kian Frain, Springfield Barn, Tregadillett, Launceston, Cornwall. (Charolais X Limousin X British Blue).

Beef Calf (Handler aged 15 – 21): Hannah Baldwin, Bracknell, Berkshire.

Dairy Calf (Handler aged 7 – 10 years): M F & C A Smale, South Hellescott Farm, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall. (Matthew Rowland) Dairy Calf (Handler aged 11 – 14 years): Mr & Mrs A R & D L Walters & Family, West Berriow Farm, North Hill, Launceston, Cornwall. (Zoe Walters – Jersey).

Dairy Calf (Handler aged 15 – 21): Mr N R Osborne, Tobarn, Jacobstow, Bude, Cornwall. (Amy Osborne – Dairy Shorthorn).

The South Western Charolais Association Perpetual Challenge Cup - Best Young Handler: Mr Kian Frain, Springfield Barn, Tregadillett, Launceston, Cornwall. (Charolais X Limousin X British Blue).

STOCK LINE COMPETITION The Arthur Daniel Perpetual Memorial Trophy Best Stock Line in the Cattle Halls: Mr B J Coombe (Harvey Bros), Wiggaton Farm, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall.

HORSES, PONIES & DONKEYS Champion Ridden Hunter: Mr J Minoprio, c/o Upper House Farm, Upleadon, Gloucestershire.

Best Shod Ridden Hunter: Mr & Mrs C C & J A Ebdon, Four Acres, Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset.

Best Exhibit - Ladies Hunters: Miss E Bury, Warners Farm, South Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire.

Winner of Working Hunter Class: Mrs C Stevens, Godolphin, Helston, Cornwall.

Winner of Working Show Horse Class: Miss A Frazier, Stoney Hill, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon.

Champion Riding Horse: Ms C Harlow, Lifton, Devon.

Champion Ridden Hack: Mr B McKinnon, Merafield Drive, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon.

Champion Ridden Cob: Mrs H Read-Harper, Woodlands, Bridford, Exeter, Devon.

Winner Maxi Cob: Miss E Bury, Warners Farm, South Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire.

Champion Small Hunter Breeding: Messrs D A Reynolds & M W Cook, Kedget Barton Farm, Churchstanton, Taunton, Somerset.

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SAT 1ST & SUN 2ND OCT 2016 | SHOWGROUND WADEBRIDGE Champion Hunter Breeding: Mr C Upham, Langaller Farm, Bovey Tracey, Devon.

Three Shows Challenge: Miss R Penn, Mount, Bodmin, Cornwall.

Champion Riding Horse Breeding: Messrs D A Reynolds & M W Cook, Kedget Barton Farm, Churchstanton, Taunton, Somerset.

THE GRAMPOUND ROAD CHALLENGE CUP - for the Best exhibit in Classes 1 - 8 & 11 - 36 owned and bred by an Exhibitor resident in Cornwall: Mrs J Annear & Mr D Line, Chapel House, Garras, Helston, Cornwall.

HM THE QUEEN’S CUP - for the Best Exhibit in the Light Horse Classes: Messrs D A Reynolds & M W Cook, Kedget Barton Farm, Churchstanton, Taunton, Somerset.

Champion Skewbald & Piebald (In-Hand): Miss L Sharpe, Parkstone Paddocks, Kingsbridge, Devon.

Champion Skewbald & Piebald (Ridden): Mr B McKinnon, Merafield Drive, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon.

Champion Hack Breeding: Mrs S Cunningham, Darbys Knap, Winsford, Minehead, Somerset.

Champion Pure Bred Arab: Mr & Mrs P & S Howard, Powelesland Farm, Spreyton, Crediton, Devon.

Champion Anglo & Part-Bred Arab: Miss A Browne, Springwell Farm, Ide, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Ridden Arab: Miss A Browne, Springwell Farm, Ide, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Morgans, Horses of the Americas, Friesians & Iberian Horses: St Pirans Stud, La Flouder Fields, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall.

Champion Appaloosa: Mrs D M Wilson, Outer Priddacombe Farm, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion Pony Breeding: Mr G Morgan, Penang, Adsborough, Taunton, Somerset.

Champion Spotted Pony: Mrs R Jones, St Austell Street, Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall.

Champion Standard Shetland Pony: Messrs D A J Hodge & J M Walters, Lower Halstock Farm, Okehampton, Devon.

Champion Miniature Shetland Pony: Messrs D A J Hodge & J M Walters, Lower Halstock Farm, Okehampton, Devon.

Supreme Champion Shetland Pony: Messrs D A J Hodge & J M Walters, Lower Halstock Farm, Okehampton, Devon.

Champion Dartmoor Pony: Mr & Mrs J Jordan, Moortown Farm, Gidleigh, Chagford, Devon.

Champion Welsh Mountain Pony: Miss B A Cobley, Commercial Road, Talywain, Pontypool, Torfaen.

Champion Welsh Pony: Mr & Mrs S Hayes, Westfield Farm, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset.

Champion Welsh Pony of Cob Type: Mrs C Fell, Redhill Farm, Highleadon, Newent, Gloucestershire.

Champion Welsh Cob: Miss S Granger & Mr G P Mitchell, Petchys, Chingford, Essex.

Champion Highland Pony: Mr G Bunney, Lanwarnick Vean, Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall.

Champion Connemara Pony: Miss C Wood, Newton Tracey, Barnstaple, Devon.

Champion Dales Pony: Mr P Davis, Combefishacre, Newton Abbot, Devon.

Champion New Forest Pony: Mrs L E & Miss L A Booth, Hurtstock Lodge, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall.

Champion Fell Pony: Mrs L Tropman, Castle Farm, Broadbury, Okehampton, Devon.

Champion Exmoor Pony: Miss S Harris, Withypool, Minehead, Somerset.

THE ROYAL CORNWALL IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP Champion: Mr C Upham, Langaller Farm, Bovey Tracey, Devon (Lightweight Hunter Brood Mare).

CUDDY SUPREME IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 Champion: Mr C Upham, Langaller Farm, Bovey Tracey, Devon (Lightweight Hunter Brood Mare).

Champion Ridden Mountain & Moorland Pony: Lady Sutton, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, Somerset (Welsh Section A – Welsh Mountain Pony).

Champion Child’s Riding Pony: Mrs A F Dymond, Little Pengelly, Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall.

Champion Intermediate Pony: Mrs T Hooper, Little Pengelly, Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall.

Champion Show Hunter Pony: Mrs A F Dymond, Little Pengelly, Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall Leading Rein Pony: Miss M Howie, Stripshaye, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall.

First Ridden Pony: Mrs P J Sobey, Upcott Cross Farm, St Giles, Launceston, Cornwall.

Leading Rein Pony of Hunter Type: Mrs M J Laity & Mrs S Lobb, Carloyn Farm, Kea, Truro, Cornwall Mountain & Moorland Pony on Lead Rein: Mrs E Turpin, Vinery Lane, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon.

(Welsh Section A) First Ridden Mountain & Moorland Pony: Mr & Mrs J Jordan, Moortown Farm, Gidleigh, Chagford, Devon. (Dartmoor).

Champion Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein & 1st Ridden: Mr & Mrs J Jordan, Moortown Farm, Gidleigh, Chagford, Devon. (Dartmoor).

Champion Cradle & Nursery Stakes (Working Hunter Pony): Mrs A Thomas, Withen Lane, Aylesbeare, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Working Hunter Pony: Mrs C. Wonnacott, North Tetwell, Ashford, Kingsbridge, Devon

Winner of Retraining of Racehorses Class: Miss S Jenn, Beechleigh, Woolsery, Bideford, Devon.

Champion Donkey: Mr J McLaren & Miss L Chilton, Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, Old Didcot Road, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

Champion Miniature Horse: Miss E Gawler, Manor Road, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset.

Champion Shire Horse: Mr M Roberts, Horton Farm, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon Champion Heavy Horse: Ms L Thompson, Treviskey, Lanner, Redruth Cornwall Champion Suffolk Horse: Mr R Alderman, Buck Grove, St Giles in the Wood, Torrington, Devon.

Heavy Horse in Working Harness: Miss J Rogers, Chycoose Farm, Devoran, Truro,Cornwall.

Heavy Horse in Show or Decorated Harness: Mr R Alderman, Buck Grove, St Giles in the Wood, Torrington, Devon.

Heavy Horse Turnouts / Horse Drawn Farm Implement: Mr M W Elford, Bay View Farm, St Martins, Looe, Cornwall.

Champion Private Driving: Mr N Wray, Water Lane, Dewsbury, Yorkshire INTER-HUNT RELAY Four Burrow Hunt – Flour Burrow Foxhunters.

SHOW JUMPING A - The Horse & Jockey Bakery, Helston & Porthleven Grade ‘C’ Jumping Competition.

1.25m: Mrs C Bradshaw, Fanolas Farm, Caradon Town, Upton Cross, Liskeard, Cornwall. (Miss Sammie-Jo Coffin).

B-T he South West Loos Cornish Open 1.40m: Miss E Robson, Cannaframe Farm, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall. (Sammie-Jo Coffin).

C - The Aster Group 1.35m Open: Mr W Hole, c/o Crosswinds, Crown Road, Whitemoor, St Austell, Cornwall. (Sammie Coffin).

D - The Aster Group Area Trial: Ms J Sampson, Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall. (Andrew Williams).

E-T he NSR Communications Open Accumulator.

Starting height 1.30m: Mr A Williams, Cogegoes House, Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall (Andrew Williams).

F - The Oakwood Equine Laundry West of England Pony Open 1.20m Competition: Mr S Jinks, Six Acres, Sparnon Farm, Kea, Truro, Cornwall.

(Sophie Jinks).

G - The Cornwall Fuels Grand Prix: Mrs J Wembridge, Chilcotts Cottage, Duddlestone, Taunton, Somerset. (Justin Tuff).

H-N ational 1.30m Open Championship Qualifier: Mrs S Thomas, Llandow, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. (Mark Edwards).

PIGS Champion Large White: Mr S J S Loveless, Chilcombe, Bridport, Dorset.

Champion Welsh: Mr M A C Brown, Besoughan, Colan, Newquay, Cornwall.

Champion Duroc: Mr S J S Loveless, Chilcombe, Bridport, Dorset.

Champion Any Other Pure Breed: Miss A Newth, Manor Farm, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

(Pietrain).

Champion British Lop: Mr & Mrs J Collings, Wenfork Farm, Treburley, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion Landrace: Mr M A C Brown, Besoughan, Colan, Newquay, Cornwall.

Berkshire Pigs: No Entries.

Champion British Saddleback: Mr E G Bailey, Plane, Werrington, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion Gloucestershire Old Spots: Mr M Smith, Burnham on Sea, Somerset.

Champion Oxford Sandy & Black: Mrs D M Stevens, Causeway End, Brinkworth, Chippenham, Wiltshire.

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Champion Middle White: Mr D Hobbs, Pound Farm, Hillbutts, Wimborne, Dorset.

Champion Kune Kune: Messrs C & W Sully, Mill Lane, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset.

Champion Tamworth: Mrs A Andrews, Dunkirk Farm, Gover Hill, Mount Hawke, Truro, Cornwall.

INTER-BREED PIG CHAMPIONSHIPS Champion Traditional Pig: Mr D Hobbs, Pound Farm, Hillbutts, Wimborne, Dorset. (Middle White).

Champion Modern Pig: Mr S J S Loveless, Chilcombe, Bridport, Dorset. (Large White).

Supreme Champion Pig: Mr D Hobbs, Pound Farm, Hillbutts, Wimborne, Dorset. (Middle White).

Best Group of Three Pigs: Mr S J S Loveless, Chilcombe, Bridport, Dorset.

The Morley and Florrie Hick Memorial Cup, for the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Pig Classes: Messrs C & W Sully, Mill Lane, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset.

Pig of the Year (heat): Miss M Philp, Bowden, Polyphant, Launceston, Cornwall. (British Saddleback).

Young Pig of the Year (heat): Male - Miss A Newth, Manor Farm, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. (Large White).

Female - Miss A Newth, Manor Farm, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. (Large White).

PIG YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION Novice Young Handlers (Competitors aged 8 years of age and under): Mr & Mrs J Collings, Wenfork Farm, Treburley, Launceston, Cornwall (Jamie Collings).

Junior Young Handlers (Competitors aged 9 - 12 years of age): Miss Merryn Philp, Bowden, Polyphant, Launceston, Cornwall.

Intermediate Young Handlers (Competitors aged 13 - 16 years of age): Mr W Sully, Mill Lane, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset (Hollie Sully).

Senior Young Handler (Competitors aged 17 – 21 years of age): Mr & Mrs J Collings, Wenfork Farm, Treburley, Launceston, Cornwall (Emma Collings).

Best Pig Young Handler: Mr & Mrs J Collings, Wenfork Farm, Treburley, Launceston, Cornwall (Emma Collings).

BRITISH NATIVE & TRADITIONAL RARE BREED SHEEP Champion Longwool: Mr E R Tucker, Quither Farm, Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon. (British Galway).

Champion Shortwool: Mr S Gilbert, Golwg Yr Haul, Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea (Coloured Ryeland).

Champion Primitive: Mr C R Stacey, Heath Park, South Brent, Devon (Hebridean).

Best Exhibit – British Native & Traditional Rare Breed Sheep: Mr S Gilbert, Golwg Yr Haul, Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea (Coloured Ryeland).

SHEEP Champion Beltex: Mrs L Gregory, Lower Hornacott Farm, Boyton, Launceston.

Champion Blue Texel: Mrs G B Renfree & Family, Dannett Farm, Quethiock, Liskeard, Cornwall.

Champion Border Leicester: Mrs S D Martyn, Hornacott Barton, Boyton, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion British Charollais: Mr & Mrs M Alford, Foxhill Farm, Blackborough, Cullompton, Devon.

Champion Devon & Cornwall Long-Wool: M & S Darke, Coleridge Farm Cotts, Chillington, Kingsbridge, Devon.

Champion Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset: Mr D Rossiter, Burton Farm, Galmpton, Kingsbridge, Devon.

Champion Exmoor Horn: Mrs S Westwood, Westwood Farms, Molland Ridge, Chulmleigh, Devon.

Champion Greyface Dartmoor: Miss K Hand, Collard Lane, Wotter, Plymouth, Devon Champion Hampshire Down: Mr R J Cole, Old Walls, Chaddlehanger, Tavistock, Devon.

Champion Jacob: Miss K Morish, Coombe Farm,

Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Lleyn: Mrs G C Adams, Little Treviles, Ruanhighlanes, Truro, Cornwall.

Champion North Country Cheviot: Mr J Jordan, Moortown Farm, Gidleigh, Chagford, Devon.

Champion Roussin: Mr T Nancekivell, Heatham Farm, Kilkhampton, Cornwall.

Champion Ryeland: Mr R P Wear, Ruslin Ryelands, Rusland Farm, Butcombe, Bristol.

Champion Scotch Black-Faced: Mr I G Mortimore & Son, Shapley Farm, Chagford, Devon.

Champion Shetland: Mr & Mrs R & D Huxter, Welland Down Farm, Sandford, Crediton, Devon.

Champion Southdown: Mr B Collings, Tredwen Barton, St Clether, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion Suffolk: Mr B Roth, Woodbury House, Tolgus Mount, Redruth, Cornwall.

Champion Texel: Mr E W Quick & Sons, Looesbeare Manor, Zeal Monachorum, Crediton, Devon.

Champion Zwartbles: Mrs J Holman, Higher Allshire, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon.

Champion Any Other Pure Breed British Native Origin: Messrs G E & E J Nicholls, Woodlands, West Anstey, South Molton, Devon. (Devon Closewool).

Champion Any Other Pure Breed Continental Origin: Mr S Norman, Hamber Close Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset. (Bleu Du Maine).

Overall Champion of Any Other Pure Breed Sheep: Mr S Norman, Hamber Close Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset. (Bleu Du Maine).

Champion Commercial Sheep: Mr I G Mortimore & Son, Shapley Farm, Chagford, Devon. Champion Wool on the Hoof: A & C Brown, North Hele Farm, Clayhanger, Tiverton, Devon. (Southdown).

INTER-BREED SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIPS The St Merryn Foods Ram Lamb Championship: Mr & Mrs S K Elsworthy, Barnfield, Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon. (Suffolk).

The St Merryn Foods Best Pair of Sheep of a Breed: Mr & Mrs M Alford, Foxhill Farm, Blackborough, Cullompton, Devon & Mr G F Burrough, Sheldon Grange, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon. (British Charollais).

The Coopers Animal Health Trophy for the Supreme Champion Sheep: Mr E W Quick & Sons, Looesbeare Manor, Zeal Monachorum, Crediton, Devon. (Texel).

A Special Prize of a Trophy given by the President, The Rt Revd Tim Thornton, Bishop of Truro, to the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Sheep Section: Mrs G B Renfree & Family, Dannett Farm, Quethiock, Liskeard. Cornwall.

SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION Competitors under 8 years of age: Mr & Mrs D J Barker & Family, Holywell Lake, Wellington, Somerset (Alicia Barker).

Competitors 8 - 12 years of age: Rachel Watson.

Competitors 13 - 16 years of age: Mr B Roth, Tolgus Mount, Redruth, Cornwall (Peter Roth).

FLEECE COMPETITIONS Champion Fleece: J A Darke Ltd., Coleridge Farm Cotts, Chillington, Kingsbridge, Devon. (Devon & Cornwall Longwool).

SHEEP SHEARING COMPETITIONS Open Final - Gavin Mutch, Scotland.

Senior Final - Nick Greaves, Wales.

Intermediate Final - John Matseed, Devon.

Junior Final - Philip Harper, Cornwall.

Young Farmers Final - John Matseed, Devon.

GOATS Best Dairy Goat: Calcraft & Day, Exeter, Devon.

Reserve Dairy Goat: Mrs S Owen, Tredaule, Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall.

Best Kid: Ms M Ford, Lake, Sourton, Okehampton, Devon.

Best Milker: Calcraft & Day, Exeter, Devon.

Best Goatling: Mrs S Owen, Tredaule, Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall.

Best Pygmy Goat: Mrs A Prout, Treskillard, Redruth, Cornwall.

Reserve Pygmy Goat: Mrs A Prout, Treskillard, Redruth, Cornwall.

Best in Show - Kernow Show: Calcraft & Day, Exeter, Devon.

Best Goatling - Kernow Show: Calcraft & Day, Exeter, Devon.

Best Kid - Kernow Show: Calcraft & Day, Exeter, Devon.

MACHINERY COMPETITION GOLD: R S M Beares, Stoke Canon, Exeter, Devon EX5 4AX - J C B Agri Pro Special.

SILVER : I A E, Mossfield Road, Adderley Green, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffs ST3 5BW - IAE Crush Squeeze System.

SILVER: R Sleep Ltd., 8 Victoria Road, Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9TH - G Coupler.

BRONZE: Cox Agri / Ritchey Ltd., 1 Greencroft Industrial Park Stanley DH9 7YA - Prattley Sheep Handler.

VERY HIGHLY COMMENDED: Holt JCB, Cooksland Ind Estate, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2QB JCB Hydradig 110W VERY HIGHLY COMMENDED: Andrew Symons Agricultural Engineers, River Tamar Way, Dobles Industrial Estate, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6HL New Holland FC Harvester Range.

VERY HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lely Center Holsworthy, Units 1-4 Woodcock Park, Shardick Way, Holsworthy Industrial Estate, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6FH - Lely 4 Astronaut Robot.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: QCR Recycling Equipment, Holwell House, Stoke Climsland, Callington, Cornwall PL17 8NA - QCT Tractor Mounted Bin Press.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Truro Farm Machinery Ltd., Mitchell, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5FD JCB Fastrac 4220.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: PPT Services, Unit 4 Lucknow Road, Walker Line Industrial Estate, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1EZ Karcher Parks & City Solutions Battery Powered Chainsaw & Leaf Blower.

COMMENDED: QCR Recycling Equipment, Holwell House, Stoke Climsland, Callington, Cornwall PL17 8NA - QCT Tractor Mounted Baler.

COMMENDED: Rappa Fencing Ltd., Steepleton Hill, Stockbridge, Hampshire S020 6JE - The Buggy.

COMMENDED: Logic MH Ltd., New Whiteway Works, Fossecross Industrial Estate, Chedworth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 4NW Logic CTM600 TRADE STAND COMPETITION Best small Agricultural trade stand of 40’ frontage and under - Winner: Tornado Wire Ltd, 2nd Duchy College, 3rd Harper Adams University.

Special Education Award – Harper Adams University.

Best large Agricultural trade stand of over 40’ frontage - Winner: South West Seeds, 2nd Masons Kings, 3rd C L A. Special Education Award – South West Seeds.

Best Motor Vehicle trade stand – Winner: Hawkins Motor Group, 2nd High Lanes Garage, 3rd Roger Young Ltd., Best small Non-Agricultural trade stand of 30’ frontage and under - Winner: Cornwall Wildlife Trust, 2nd Wombat Cricket, 3rd Brandon Trust.

Best large Non-Agricultural trade stand of over 30’ frontage - Winner: Surf Bay Leisure, 2nd Sharps Brewery, 3rd WW1 Living History Group – The Somme Experience.

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SAT 1ST & SUN 2ND OCT 2016 | SHOWGROUND WADEBRIDGE Best Multi-stand exhibit - Winner: Cornwall Food & Farming Pavilion 2016, 2nd Food Chain Hub – Field to Fork, 3rd West Country Art, Craft & Design Marquee.

Best exhibit in the Countryside Area - Winner: Leslie Cornell – Building Restoration (Cob & Lime Specialists), 2nd Richard Ede, 3rd Blacksmithing Competition & Exhibition.

Special Education Award – Leslie Cornell – Building Restoration (Cob & Lime Specialists) Best exhibit by a Breed Society – Winner: Ayrshire Cattle Society, 2nd Salers Cattle Society, 3rd South Devon Herd Book Society.

Special Education Award – Ryeland Flock Book Society.

Reserve Puppy – Mr D & Mrs T Pilgrim –

DUKE OF CORNWALL’S AWARD 2016 Giel Spierings, Cornish Gouda Ltd Trevan Farm, Lanreath, Looe, Cornwall.

Best Garden Design: Selma Klophaus Garden Design.

BLACKSMITH COMPETITIONS Indoor Traditional – Paul Gilbert, Crediton, Devon.

Outdoor Traditional – Richard Jones, Leigh Upon Mendip, Radstock, Somerset.

Artistic/Sculptural – Sam Bailey, Backwell, Bristol.

Live Forging (2 hour) – Richard Jones, Leigh Upon Mendip, Radstock, Somerset.

Any functional item produced in the competitor’s workshop - Richard Jones, Leigh Upon Mendip, Radstock, Somerset.

Live forging - any saleable item (30 minutes) – Richard Jones, Leigh Upon Mendip, Radstock, Somerset.

Show Champion – Sam Bailey, Backwell, Bristol.

Reserve Champion – Paul Gilbert, Crediton, Devon.

Live Champion – Richard Jones, Leigh Upon Mendip, Radstock, Somerset.

Reserve Live Champion – Simon Hall, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon.

Best Use of Colour: Bodmin Plant & Herb Nursery,

BEES & HONEY Best Exhibit in the Show: Ms C Allen.

Best Honey Exhibit: Ms C Allen.

HOME-MADE WINE Best Bottle of Wine: Mrs B Cackett, Lostwithiel, Cornwall.

Most Points in the Wine Section: Mrs B Cackett, Lostwithiel, Cornwall Best Bottle of Mead: Miss M Couch, Port Isaac, Cornwall.

CAGE BIRDS Best Bird in Show – Hannah Rochester, Plymouth, Devon.

Best Budgerigar – Mr E Swan, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall.

Best Foreign – Hannah Rochester, Plymouth, Devon.

Best Canary – S Brokenshire, Paignton, Devon.

Best Junior – Hannah Rochester, Plymouth, Devon.

Best Gloster – M Osbourne, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall.

Best New Colour - M Osbourne, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall.

Best Fife - S Brokenshire, Paignton, Devon.

Best Old Varieties – Mr & Mrs Hayward, Torquay, Devon.

Best Novice Canary – S Brokenshire, Paignton, Devon.

Best Border – M Osbourne, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall.

Most Points Foreign – A Trethewey, Bodmin, Cornwall.

Most Points in Show – R Brooks, Devizes, Wiltshire.

CANINE SECTION Best in Show – Mr & Mrs Mullarkey, Ivybridge, Devon. Chow Chow.

Reserve in Show – Mr A Bongiovanni & Mr A Heard, Bideford, Devon. Portuguese Water Dog. Best Puppy in Show – Mr K Andrew & Mr K Rees – Whippet.

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Dobermann.

Best Veteran in Show – Miss R Verran – Rottweiler.

CAVIES Best in Show (Thursday) - A & W Lawrence Best in Show (Saturday) – A & W Lawrence Best Juvenile (Thursday) - C J Lawrence Best Juvenile (Saturday) - C J Lawrence Best Pet - Wendy Lawrence (Thursday) Best Pet - Harry Porter (Saturday) FLOWER SHOW Best Overall Trade Exhibit by public choice: Lifton Farm Shop, Lifton, Devon.

Best Novice: Andy’s Airplants, Tredavoe, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall.

Laveddon Mill, Bodmin, Cornwall.

Most Points in Flowering & Foliage Shrub Classes: S Talbot, St Tudy, Bodmin, Cornwall.

Most Points in Cut Flower Class: S Talbot, St Tudy, Bodmin, Cornwall.

Best Hanging Basket: Mark Hawken, Wadebridge, Cornwall.

Best Patio Container: Heaven Scent, Trethowel, St Austell, Cornwall.

Best Exhibit in Class 9 – ‘And Always There Is The Sea’ Floral Art: Donna Ayres, & Annette Curnow, Rame Cross, Penryn, Cornwall Best Exhibit in Floral Art Classes: Donna Ayres, & Annette Curnow, Rame Cross, Penryn, Cornwall Best Petite Floral Art: Tom Christophers, Leedstown, Hayle, Cornwall.

Best use of Garden Plant Material in Floral Art Classes: Glennis Beard, Chacewater,Truro, Cornwall.

Most Points in Floral Art Classes: Christine Harrington, Rilla Mill, Callington, Cornwall.

Most Successful Junior: James Benwell, St Issey School.

School with highest total points: St Breock Primary Academy, Wadebridge, Cornwall.

PIGEONS Best in Show – (One Day Show) – Mr & Mrs J Fisher, Bideford, Devon.

Best in Show – (Two Day Show) – Mr J C Robilliard, Bodmin, Cornwall.

POULTRY Best in Show, Best Bantam & Best Soft Feather Light Bantam – M Goodwin, Belper, Derbyshire.

Reserve in Show, Best Opposite Sex Bantam & Best Hard Feather Bantanm – A & S Marment, Sennen Cove, Penzance, Cornwall.

Best Largefowl & Best Soft Feather Large – L Drury, Sherford, Kingsbridge, Devon.

Best Hard Feather Large – N Sjoholm.

Best Soft Feather Heavy Bantam – J & C Kestell, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall.

Best True Bantam – S Kneebone, Perranwell Station, Truro, Cornwall.

Best Waterfowl – M & J Jackson.

Best Rare Breed – M Blake, Goonown, St Agnes, Cornwall.

Best Trio – M & C Badcock, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall.

Best Juvenile – N Uden.

Best Turkey & Best Eggs Content – P Hayford, Diptford, Totnes, Devon.

Best Eggs Exhibit – S & L Sharrington, Trevilges Farm, Trewennack, Helston, Cornwall.

Reserve Best Eggs Exhibit – M J & A M Simmons, Tregony, Truro, Cornwall.

Best Utility – R & O James, Feock, Truro, Cornwall.

Best Junior Handler – Lerryn Willcox, Bishop Cornish CE Primary School.

WOMENS INSTITUTE Winner of Club Competition – Theme - ‘Reuse, Recyle – Too Good To Waste’ – St Breward Women’s Institute.

YOUNG FARMERS Winner of Cubicle Competition – ‘British Inventions Through Time’ - Wadebridge YFC.

Cornwall Food and Farming Pavilion Awards

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ne of the jewels in Cornwall’s crown is the quality and vast range of locally produced food and drink. Quite rightly a reputation has been built up as being the foodie capital of the UK. The Cornwall Food & Farming Pavilion at the Royal Cornwall Show was packed with shoppers eager to get their hands on the delicious delicacies offered by the 60 Cornish food and drink producers housed within the three huge marquees.

The annual Cornwall Food & Farming Pavilion Awards ceremony took place during the show. The best new product was won by Kernow Chocolate with their new Maconda collection of single origin chocolate bars.

The reserve in the category was Cornish Gouda’s cumin infused

cheese which the judges commented was the “perfect Gouda with extra punch.”

The judges were excited by the best new exhibitor, local cider and wine producer Trevibban Mill. The runner-up was Padstow Brewery.

South-East Cornwall-based Cornish Gouda picked up another award, this time as the winner of the best farmer-producer category.

The judges were “struck by the quality of the product, the honesty conveyed in the packaging and by the strong story behind it all.”

The reserve best farmer-producer award went to ciders and juice producers Cornish Orchards.

Vicky’s Bread took the award for best exhibit with an impressive display and Deli Farm Charcuterie was the reserve.

Russian Visitor

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Russian goat breeder travelled more than 2,000 miles to attend the Royal Cornwall Show this year.

Nina Mulyak flew to Cornwall to spend just one day at the show before returning, via Newquay Cornwall Airport, back to her home in Moscow.

She keeps 500 goats on a farm 15 kilometres outside the Russian capital and also keeps some of the animals at her city home which is close to the Kremlin.

Nina’s motivation for attending Cornwall’s largest annual event was to purchase some Cornish goats to take back to Russia.

Nina speaks no English, but through her interpreter, Peter Tutthill from Wadebridge, she said the quality of goats at the show was very impressive.

Mr Tutthill, who can speak numerous languages said, “Nina is particularly interested in the milk yields of the goats”.

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JAK Hire is based in Devon giving us easy access to all areas of the South West to provide temporary access matting for you.

Having worked in the Agricultural industry for over 10 years we understand what is required from us within this sector when called upon. We provide a service to our customers 7 days a week, throughout the year. We are able to work on short notice periods, or provide a site survey and advice on short and long term hire of the mats.

The mats themselves are both strong and light weight.

With each mat weighing only 35 kg but able to take up to 80 tons across them, the potential to where they can be used and what for is vast. Their light weight composition means that should the access point need to be moved after they have been laid then this can be done easily as each mat only takes two people to move.

The quick connection system to join the mats together also requires no tools.

As a company we provide two services with the mats depending upon our clients’ needs.

We are able to offer a drop and collect service for those who wish to lay the mats themselves and also restack the mats at the end of their use.

We also offer a service where we will lay the mats prior to their use for the client and also then pull up the mats at the end of their use.

Either way we work with you and your requirements.

We see ourselves as the first thing when considering gaining access off the road and also the last thing to be removed once this has finished. By taking this approach you reduce the risk of damage to the ground or injury to personnel or general public. The repair to fields/land/ gardens to remove damage caused by vehicles and sometimes larger vehicles to pull others out can be both costly and time consuming. By laying the mats prior to allowing vehicles large / and or small off the road will greatly reduce this problem.

More and more so now there is concern for mud on the road which can be caused in some instances from large volumes of traffic moving in and out of gate ways.

Although temporary signs can be placed warning other road users of the potential hazard this is not always seen particularly early in the morning or at night. By laying the mats in the gate way and also further into the field where possible this will greatly reduce the mud that is transferred to the road and thus the hazard.

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Feature

Where there’s a Will,

there’s a way C

Top: Pam Johns: Partner and Head of Rural Services at Coodes.

Bottom: Sarah Cornish - Partner in the Wills, Probate and Trusts team at Coodes.

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oodes Solicitors is handling a growing number of cases involving contested Wills and a significant proportion of these involve landowning families in Cornwall. One of the reasons behind the increase is that families are becoming more complex.

Sarah Cornish, Partner in the Wills, Probate & Trusts team says: “Cohabiting couples with children are the fastest-growing family type in the UK, only around half of UK men and women are now married and an estimated 42% of marriages end in divorce, many then going onto marry again. In the absence of a Will the state decides who should inherit under the Intestacy Rules.”.

Pam Johns, Partner and Head of Rural Services at Coodes adds: “For farm-owners who are cohabiting or have children from a previous marriage, a Will is clearly vital.

With many farming families having assets running into hundreds of thousands of pounds, the outcome of a loved one not having a Will can be catastrophic. When these families are faced with grief, they have the added stress of trying to keep the business going, which is very difficult in the absence of a Will.

“A properly drawn up Will gives you the

opportunity to make choices about who should run the farm after your death and also means your executors can step into your shoes to carry out important tasks, like paying wages and suppliers, to keep the business going. Without a Will, a Grant of Representation needs to be obtained to give your partners control of the business and this can take months.”

Pam emphasises that a Will needs to fit in with succession planning and with a farming partnership agreement. “At Coodes we have expertise in drawing up Wills and partnership agreements, so we ensure that they complement one another. We understand the complexity of many farm partnership arrangements and are also used to working collaboratively with accountants and farm consultants.

“None of us wants to imagine the worst and perhaps this is why so many people avoid making a Will. However, if you are a farmer there is so much at stake if you don’t.”

Sarah Cornish and Pam Johns are both Fellows of the Agricultural Law Association.

For advice on any aspect of agricultural law, contact Pam Johns on 01409 253425 or email pam.johns@coodes.co.uk

News

Made in Cornwall

We take a look at local enterprises who are making the best of quality Cornish grown and reared produce.

Creating Cornish ice-cream from cow to cone

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etween the rugged north Cornish coast and the windswept granite backbone of the county there lies a hidden triangle of lush green pasture land loved by dairy cows – here you’ll find Callestick Farm, home to the Parker family and home of Cornwall’s most delicious ice-cream.

Generations of Parkers have farmed at Callestick and three generations are currently involved in one of the county’s most successful farm diversifications. For the last twenty seven years the milk produced by the farm’s Friesians has been pumped direct from the milking parlour into the ice-cream factory. Here Sebastian Parker and his small team live an existence that is ninety percent hard work, nine percent inspiration and one percent pure Willy Wonka; the factory itself is like a scaled down version of the Chocolate Factory without the Oompa Loompas, all pipes, tubes, switches, lights, paddles and various vessels where milk and cream are heated and then cooled and fruit chunks, toffee chips, pecan pieces, vanilla, mint and all the other pure ingredients are added to make the thirty ice-cream flavours. In a similar process the farm’s own springwater is turned into eight equally delicious sorbets.

There is, however, no need to win a golden ticket, the ice-cream factory is open to public viewing and visitors are positively encouraged to come and watch. They can’t promise to be making ice-cream when you arrive (although it is highly likely in the summer months when production is at its peak) but you could see the calves playing and grazing in the paddock, watch the rare

breed pigs and young, and the chickens scratching about. Or you could spoil yourself with a cream tea or a light lunch, followed by ice-cream of course, and pick up some local food and crafts from the farm shop. The charming courtyard is a perfect place to just sit and watch the world go by, or listen to the birds - until a tractor comes along!

If you thought that Callestick Farm sounds like the ideal place for a party you’d be right; birthdays for young and old, anniversaries, and Christmas parties are all possible.

As a visitor you will see for yourself that Callestick is a true family business. Sebastian Parker makes the ice-cream, Angela is the beaming face that handles sales, marketing and quality control (she swears it’s not just about tasting the ice-cream), sons Sam and Ben look after the farm management and logistics respectively, another son Josh, handles sales out of County and Jacob, the youngest, plays rugby professionally, in Cornwall. Recently, Sam has introduced Jersey x Friesians, with once a day milking block, calving and a diet of just grass; fields have been paddocked and there is a new parlour planned.

With the whole family involved there is a unity of purpose that centres on product excellence and also sustainability. This gem of a farm is in pristine condition and the Parkers intend to keep it that way. Small fields with wide margins and ancient Cornish hedges provide habitat for insects, small mammals and ground-nesting birds and the whole operation is geared to having the least possible impact on the environment.

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News

Farm & Country days return E

ducating the next generation about farming and food will take centre stage once again at next year’s Farm & Country Days.

The popular event, one of the highlights of the year, will take place within the Royal Cornwall Exhibition Halls on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd March 2017.

1500 primary school children from 36 schools spread across Cornwall will head to Wadebridge to spend a day learning, hands-on, about where their food comes from.

It’s an event that so many of the children who have attended to date describe as “the best day school trip ever” and they gain so much knowledge about all aspects of the agricultural industry.

Meeting farm animals and poultry, learning about soil, sowing and harvesting crops all form part of the experience. As does seeing how the reared and grown raw ingredients get turned into more familiar food and drink products by local producers.

This event wouldn’t be possible without a number of willing volunteers, organisations and businesses who give up their time and expertise to make it possible.

If you’d like to be part of this enjoyable event, as a volunteer or to provide sponsorship support, please contact Steve Michell on 01208 817010 or email: stevemichell@royalcornwall.co.uk.

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Plans under way for the Cornish Winter Fair 2016

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fter the overwhelming success of the first Cornish Winter Fair last November preparations are already being made for this year’s event. The event will take place on Saturday 19th November 2016, from 10am – 5pm, within the Exhibition Halls at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge and admission will again be free of charge.

Last year more than 5000 people attended the newly formulated winter celebration of Cornish farming and food, which also incorporated the Wadebridge Prime Stock Show and its competitive cattle, sheep and art, cookery and produce classes.

You can watch the fascinating livestock judging unfold whilst young and old can enjoy our education zone and play area.

The event, jointly organised by the Wadebridge Primestock Show and Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, brings together a number of quality Cornish food, drink and arts and crafts producers.

So it’s the perfect opportunity to get ahead of the game and indulge in some essential Christmas shopping. Particularly if you are looking for something that little bit different.

The farm and food education area was a big hit with younger visitors last year. Father Christmas will be arriving from Lapland and taking up residence during the day in his straw bale grotto, meeting and greeting children attending the event in aid of RABI. All that fun and shopping will no doubt build a hunger. Fortunately there will be an array of food and drink available to fill a gap.

Prize schedules for all competitive classes will be available in the autumn. Full details of the event, prize schedules and entry forms when published will be found by visiting www.royalcornwallshow. org/cornish-winter- fair/. You can keep up to date with the latest developments via the Cornish Winter Fair Facebook or Twitter pages.

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News Events Centre Diary Wednesday 20 – Sunday 24 July

Saturday 3 September

Saturday 8 October

Funtasia Circus

Jefferys Auctions Sale of

Liskeard & District Canine

Poultry and Farm Machinery

Show

Saturday 3 September

Sunday 16 October

Lanivet Show

Duchy Canine Society Dog

Saturday 24 September

Show

Cornwall Gun Dog Show

Friday 28 October & Saturday

Sunday 25 September

29 October

Saturday 6 – Friday 12 August Creation Fest Sunday 21 August Arab Horse Society Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 August Antique Fairs Cornwall Sunday 28 August SW Welsh Pony & Cob

North Cornwall Hunt Pony

Adventure Southwest

Club Show

Sunday 6 November

Saturday 1 October &

Cornish Bantam Fancier’s

Saturday 19 November Cornish Winter Fair incorporating Wadebridge Prime Stock Association Saturday 26 November Truro & District Canine Society Sunday 27 November Devon & Cornwall Waterfowl Show Sunday 11 December Cornwall Hunt Point to Point

Tuesday 30 August

Sunday 2 October

Show

South West All Breeds Dairy

Cornwall Home Improvement

Friday 11 November

Calf Show

& Self Build Show

Cornish Holstein Club Show

Sunday 8 January North Cornwall Hunt Point to Point Sunday 5 February Western Hunt Point to Point

Visit www.royalcornwall.co.uk for full listings, contact details for future events or bookings please call 01208 812183

Book places for the Pavilion Centre Christmas Party nights

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hristmas may seem a long way off but it will soon be here. So there’s not a better time to sort out somewhere to celebrate the festive season with your colleagues, friends or family.

Last December saw the first ever Christmas party nights held here at the Royal Cornwall Pavilion Centre and they were such a huge success they are back again this year.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco when you arrive within the comfortable surroundings of the unique venue. Indulge in a sumptuous threecourse meal before dancing the night away with our fantastic DJ. This year’s party night dates will be held on Saturday 10th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th December 2016. 7pm until 1am. £33 per person.

Be quick. Spaces are already filling up fast, so book your places now to avoid disappointment.

For more information visit www.pavilioncentre. co.uk/christmas or call Kirstie Parr on 01208 893089 or email kirstieparr@royalcornwall.co.uk.

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Feature

Cornish business goes from strength to strength I

n 2014 timber frame designer Tom Jubb, and master carpenter Tim Simpson, relocated to Cornwall to set up the timber framing company, Carpenter Oak Cornwall.

Fast forward two years and business is flourishing.

“We set up Carpenter Oak Cornwall as a sister company to the longstanding timber framers, Carpenter Oak Ltd, where we both worked, because we saw in Cornwall a market for quality timber framing but with a regional focus,” says Tim. Carpenter Oak Cornwall quickly grew as they were joined by carpenters Jamie and Ben who were keen to be part of this pioneering company. With both Tim and Ben originally hailing from Cornwall they leapt on the chance to move back with their families and start a business in St Ives. “I knew what a great place this is to grow up in and I wanted it for my boys so we decided it was time to come back,” explains Ben. The decision by Carpenter Oak directors to invest in Cornwall and the team paid off and the young Cornish company has been

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embraced by local businesses and residents as Tom explains. “We work with local businesses, such as Rick Stein’s The Cornish Arms, Duchy of Cornwall horticultural nursery, and Nancarrow wedding venue, to enhance their spaces through using oak timber frames that are tailored to

their businesses. These frames have many qualities which make them perfect for commercial spaces. For example, when working with Ed Stein to design the oak dining hall for the Cornish Arms, acoustics were an important element to consider.

One of the reasons they chose an oak frame was because there are so many different elements and surfaces in the frame it breaks the sound up. The design brief from the Duchy of Cornwall nursery put emphasis on using local sustainable materials to reflect the Duke of Cornwall’s architecture and sustainability principles. So we created a Douglas fir frame using timber sourced from the local Duchy estate.”

As the business has grown the team have identified the need to offer a complete build package alongside their timber frame service. “The self build process can be complicated and time consuming and some of our clients were looking for a more streamlined timber frame building service.

Tom and I have both spent years in the construction industry so we are able to offer

By staying local we have cut costs for our clients our experience and skills in order to project manage complete builds (turnkey) for timber frame projects,” says Tim. Carpenter Oak Cornwall have reacted to the local market and grown and diversified their business in response to what they have seen and heard in Cornwall. “We wanted to create a timber framing business that focused on Cornwall in order for us to offer

a service tailored to the specific demands of the region. By staying local we have cut costs for our clients, made relationships with local businesses, and gained the trust of the community that we are living and working in,” states Tim. “We’re excited about the future and the extent that timber framing can be utilised in Cornwall for homes and businesses.”

Top Left: Rick Steins Cornish Arms.

Above: Duchy of Cornwall nursery Far Left: Frame designer Tom Jubb Left: Bridal suite at Nancarrow wedding venue Below: Carpenter Oak Cornwall team

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As the dust settles on what might prove to be our country’s most important day in recent history the question on everyone’s minds is what happens next in terms of their business, their family, or themselves? A reasonable question, but one that no-one is able to answer. One thing is clear: we are stepping into unchartered territory!

TRADE In the short term, the fall in sterling should be generally good news for the farming community. Historically a weaker pound has been good for farming with imports being more expensive, allowing us to export more, as well as subsidies being allotted in Euros.

However, the weakening of the Sterling has never been with the background of EU exit before.

In the medium term assuming the now infamous Article 50 (what are in the previous 49 articles?) is triggered, much will depend on what kind of trade agreements we are able to negotiate with both Europe and the rest of the world. It will be interesting to see how important food is as part of these negotiations.

Allowing cheap food imports in, to allow something of higher potential value out, would not be a great negotiation from the British farmers’ perspective.

FARM SUPPORT Whilst many would ideally prefer a system whereby farmers receive a fair price for their product, rather than relying on subsidy, there is no doubt that the Common Agricultural Policy has provided UK farming with significant funds over the last 40 years and without it the rural landscape would have looked very different.

We know with certainty that the current legislation will stay in place until our withdrawal agreement is finalised but what follows we don’t know. Some are predicting that over 5 years subsidies could end up at 30-40% of current levels and this could be targeted to hill farming and agri-environmental schemes. Whilst this could create a more resilient farming industry that can stand on its own two feet, many farmers remain heavily dependent on subsidy, even if it’s late!

ACCESS TO LABOUR Many farmers in Cornwall are heavily dependent on migrant labour from the EU. A seasonal workers type scheme might fill the gap but it is harder to see, in the absence of this, how manual farmworkers fit in to an “Australian style” points based system, potentially presenting a major problem.

RED TAPE In terms of red tape, an exit will present opportunities to look into this and potentially to regulate more sensibly.

However, with everything else up in the air, any major reform to this might be some time away, and it has been argued that if we want to continue to trade with the EU then we will have to continue to comply with their rules.

Ultimately, history will determine if we have been brave or foolish as a nation. What is clear to me is that the most important thing is that the current political turmoil is put behind us and that the country unites in order to ensure the best possible result is achieved for everyone.

No doubt DEFRA will come under pressure to try and deliver a fair deal for British farmers. Significant promises

were made by the prominent Brexiteers in guaranteeing support for the farming sector and one hopes that fears that agriculture will be sidelined by the government, in favour of other priorities such as the NHS, education and security, are unfounded.

British farming is entering into a period of unprecedented uncertainty and we all wait with bated breath to see what is around the corner.

What I can say with certainty is that we at PKF Francis Clark are always here to help and guide you on the journey, but hold on, it might be a bumpy ride!

Brian Harvey BSc (Econ) ACA Partner brian.harvey@francisclark.co.uk

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