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I hope everyone is out enjoying the sun this month!

June brings lots of fun events to the city, from the National Marine Aquarium boat trips, to the well established Armed Forces Day taking place on the 30th. Check out the new octopus installation at Royal William Yard- take the kids and go on a scavenger hunt around the Yard for his friends.

As usual we have been out and about speaking to some great local businesses.

You can read all about how Gavin Jones Consultancy helps entrepreneurs reach their goals- or check out Storage Plymouth’s impressive facilities just off Embankment Road. We also caught up with John Rio who has started up his brand new business; Plymouth Will Writing Services. He highlights some important points that are worth noting whether you are young or old.

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Contents

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Business Profile: Storage Plymouth

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Win! At The Garden House

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Plymouth Pavilions

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Business Profile: Plymouth Will Writing

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Radio Plymouth

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Film Guide

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Business Profile: Gavin Jones Consultancy

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Mens Health Week: Diabetes

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Fill out our reader response form to be in with a chance of winning entry to the beautiful Garden House

See what exciting events Plymouth Pavilions have coming up in the next few months!

John Rio has over 30 years in the Financial Planning Industry

Check out Radio Plymouths modern new rebrand!

Giving you the lowdown on everything happening

Your guide to all of the best films hitting the cinemas this month

GJC works with entrepreneurs to help them deliver the sustainable success they desire

Check out Fort Stamford’s Summer Sizzler membership deal

June plays host to Mens Health Week and this year the focus is on Diabetes

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PLYMOUTH Storage Plymouth is the secure, flexible and inexpensive choice for all home, tradesmen, business and student storage solutions.

We speak to the Director, Morgan Phillips and his team to see how the business is doing since it opened in November 2016.

Morgan explains that it was a phenomenal thing to be a part of. He spent 18 months training at the Engineering College in Portsmouth, then another 18 months aboard an operational war ship before becoming a full member of the crew.

Morgan served in the Navy for 6 years until he gave it up for family life. “I married the young lady on the Saturday morning and I left her on the Monday for 7 months to be in a war zone. We decided that being in

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During his time in the Navy, Morgan had gained extensive knowledge on military systems. After leaving the Navy and keen to expand his skills, he enrolled on a course at Plymouth College to become fully qualified as a civilian electrician.

In 1992, Morgan was employed by Thorn Security as a Service Engineer. As a result of completing a self funded NVQ level 3 in Security Systems; Morgan’s determination didn’t go unnoticed. He was offered a stepping stone in his chosen career path, and made the move to London to become a Training Officer for Thorn.

“I moved to Richmond in London to pursue my new role. I was essentially teaching engineers what I knew and oversaw training programmes. In 1996, I was one of a five strong team to aid in writing the Home Office guidelines for the new CCTV laws in public spaces. It’s obviously since moved on from that, but it was quite exciting at the time”.

The next stepping stone came a few years later when Morgan was approached by the overseas department, asking if he would like to become a Project Manager.

“At the time, my wife and I were in the process of getting a divorce. When I was offered a complete change, I took it. It helped with the recovery process so to speak. I had two young children at home, so my main concern was to make sure I had a safety net- enough money coming in to ensure they would be okay”.

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all over the world. I was based in Beirut for a year, Abu Dhabi for a further 3 months and Dubai for 18 months, but it was nice to know I had roots back in Plymouth”.

“I always felt Plymouth was where I wanted to be. Although I was overseas for long periods of time, I liked the idea of having a solid piece of land, a home in a place that I loved”.

Fast forward to 2016, Morgan takes out a 15 year lease on the land at Embankment Road from Plymouth City Council. Originally to be utilised

by GIUK- Guardian Industrial, Morgan realised that the company was expanding fast and the space wasn’t sufficient for their growing needs. This is the point where Morgan decided to take a leap of faith- and start a new branch of the GIUK Group; Storage Plymouth.

Storage Plymouth is conveniently located on one of the main roads in and out of Plymouth City Centre. This puts them in a very accessible position, enabling clients to pick up or drop off their goods on the way into or on the way back from work.

“Whilst doing our market research, we found out that there are at least 17 storage companies in and around Plymouth, so the main question was; how could we be different- what could we offer as additional services to enable us to stand out from the competition?”

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“When I left school I joined the Royal Navy at the age of 17” Morgan tells us. “I went in as a weapons engineer. I loved the whole idea of what the Royal Navy was, what it did, what it stood for; its traditions and its camaraderie”.

the Navy perhaps isn’t the right career for a happy married life, so I left. Part of me really hated leaving, but it’s what I had to do at the time”.

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torage Plymouth, located conveniently on Embankment Roadcomprises of 34 brand new 10ft and 20ft, high security storage units. Morgan Phillips; the owner and Director of the company, has an interesting background to say the least!

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Storage Plymouth currently has 34 containers, in both 10ft and 20ft capacity.

“We saw a lot of companies were offering the larger units, but many people don’t need that amount of space. We found a gap in the market and essentially filled it”.

“We have made sure we have a selection of sizes of containers so you only pay for the space you need. Our 10’ Containers are ideal for tradesmen wanting to store materials, yachtsmen who want to store their equipment for the winter, members of our Armed Forces who are deploying overseas and need to store their belongings whilst they are away”.

Morgan doesn’t work alone, and has a dedicated and hard working team to enabled smooth day to day running at Storage Plymouth.

Dave, the General Manager has been working alongside Morgan since 2006.

After serving in the Army for 25 years, Dave applied for a General Manager

Vacancy at Guardian UK- and has been with the company ever since.

“We also have Lisa who is our Deputy General Manager and Export Manager.

Lisa has been an asset to the team for the past 8 years”.

Moving on to the facilities on offer, Storage Plymouth ensures the highest security measures are taken to ensure their clients belongings are safe.

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The security of your possessions is our highest priority. Our entire site has 24 hour CCTV monitoring and surveillance along with 24 hour security guard monitoring and benefits from a high security perimeter fencing. Rest assured, your belongings are safe with us.

“We are on hand to help you unload your belongings in and out of the container and can liaise with removal companies if you require them”.

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Storage Plymouth can supply electricity and water to your container

need somewhere to store their stuff for the summer- we cater for anyone really”.

Prices start from as little as £15 per week for a 10ft container and £24 per week for a 20ft container. Morgan explains that their contracts are very flexible and they only require 7 days notice when you no longer need the space.

All of the containers at Storage Plymouth are Grafto-Therm coated to avoid condensation and to keep your belongings safe. Morgan explains that they can even supply your container with electricity and water!

“We get a lot of workmen and tradesmen as regular clients. We had one carpenter ask if we could provide power to his container and he turned it into a sort of man-cave, he’s got a desk, worktops, a radio, a kettle- everything he needs!”

“We cater for private clients who are moving house, and maybe only need to use us for a month, we have students who

Perhaps it is these extra services on offer and the extensive security measures taken, that has seen Storage Plymouth go from strength to strength in its two years of operation. Taking this into consideration, where does Morgan see the business in the future?

“I would like more containers, that goes without saying. We’ve just had two more 20ft’s delivered, and they have already been filled”.

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“We are signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such have pledged to support the employment of veterans, young and old, Reservists and their families, as such we are able to offer a 10% discount to service personnel on production of ID”.

There is demand we just need to keep up with that. I would love to be able to offer a car park here; and then eventually expand to other sites, perhaps Ivybridge, Plympton, Saltash and Tavistock.

Whether you need to store personal items, keep excess furniture or declutter the office, Storage Plymouth are inexpensive, flexible and easy to work with- and can offer you the perfect solution.

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families are very welcome, there is plenty of space to run and explore. Sitting in the tea rooms, looking out over the lawns you can imagine how special it must have felt to live at The Garden House.

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he Garden House is an exceptional garden on the outskirts of Dartmoor in Devon. Funded entirely by the work of a small charity, The Garden House is certainly a hidden gem that is worth a visit or two!

Boasting ten acres of colour and interest throughout the season, The Garden House features ‘naturalistic planting’ within a beautiful South Devon landscape on the edge of mystical Dartmoor National Park.

At the heart of this magical place is the walled garden, designed and planted by Lionel Fortescue and his wife Katherine in the mid-1940s.

Successive head gardeners have added their mark on the garden, creating flowing garden rooms. There is something different to see around each corner, including summerhouses, water features and landscaped sculpture.

The house is no longer a family home but it still has a welcoming, ‘lived in’ feeling and

Whether you’re a keen gardener or just looking for an inspiring day out on Dartmoor, you will love The Garden House. Stay a while, treat yourself to cakes or lunch in the wonderful tea rooms, and pick up a special plant from the well stocked plant centre. Why not pop into the new shop, selling produce and quality artisan gifts from local suppliers.

Beyond the walls of the old vicarage is a glorious garden offering a host of delights, like the Cottage Garden and the magnificent Long Borders.

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The Garden House was at the forefront of a revolution in naturalistic planting - creating a kaleidoscope of colour that continues to attract visitors from all over the world.

By filling out the form below, you and three others could be in with a chance of winning a visit to the beautiful Garden House. Enjoy a walk around the Gardens and when you’re done, head to the tea rooms for a cup of tea or cofee and a slice of cake each!

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John Rio has over 30 years experience in the financial planning industry and having previously been involved in a number of business models- has taken the plunge and decided to go it alone.

Utilising his knowledge and expertise in Wills and Trusts, Plymouth Will Writing Services was started up in January of this year.

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secure updated Will is something we should all take into serious consideration- and Plymouth Wills is looking to help guide people through this process by providing help and advice on wills, lasting powers of attorney and trusts.

Having these in place can secure your assets and protect them against the hostile creditors, and other unforeseen situations that can happen in your future.

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John and his associate’s clientele grew as a result and they naturally moved into financial planning services for more mature people. “We realised a need for services such as inheritance planning and long term care planning. Westward Asset Management Ltd was established in 2003 to cater solely for our clients needs. This is where my first contact with wills and lasting powers of attorney were made”.

The idea is to ensure you and your family will have control of your hard earned wealth and that you are the only ones who ultimately benefit from it.

“As this need grew we saw the benefit of transacting this class of business through a separate company and in 2011 Westward Trust Services was formed”.

John Rio has over 30 years experience in the financial planning industry. Having previous taken over his father’s insurance brokerage in 1994; and consequently selling it in 2002John gained an invaluable interest in the financial side of the business.

John and his associate were the directors of Westward Asset Management Ltd and Westward Trust Services for the following 15 years- until they took the decision to sell the business. Not wanting to carry on with what was initially a joint venture, John made the bold decision to start up his own business- and so Plymouth Wills Writing Service was formed.

Building upon this interest, John kept hold of the financial side and gained an associate in 2002. The duo set about creating seminar programmes and aimed to gain clients of all age groups- dealing solely with inheritance tax and investment issues.

Working together with our very own Graphic Designer, Tom- John came up with a brand new company name, logo design and branding package.

John Rio tells us that going it alone wasn’t without its difficulties. “Firstly, being by myself was a huge challenge. You have no one to bounce your ideas around with. However, John overcame this by becoming a member of the society of Will Writers- a non profit making, self regulatory organisation whose primary objectives are the advancement, education and ethical standards within the will writing profession.

“Plymouth Wills is an accredited member of the Society of Will writers and they provide me with my continuous professional development. Last year, the society wrote 20% of all wills in the UK. They are a major player in the game so it’s great to have them backing me”.

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“The will writing course took me right back to basics. I’m actually still learning because the industry constantly changes, but I do really enjoy it. They provide me with all of my professional development through online blogs and Webinars and in house training days”.

When we last spoke to John, he told us that his target demographic was what he called ‘Middle England’. “People who’ve never had anything who eventually require care, will have that covered for them by their local council”. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you’re very wealthy with pension funds then you don’t have to worry about care because you’ve got the funds to cover it. Middle England are the people who get affected, because they could potentially lose out on a lot.

“Middle England is still my target market, but I also want to stress the importance of younger generations thinking about their financial assets. It is important to understand what will happen to your estate if we die without a Will.

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IF YOU ARE A PARENT: You should consider who you would like to look after your children in the event of your death.

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IF YOU ARE RETIRED: Maybe you made your Will a long time ago. It probably needs updating to include additional grandchildren or deletion of persons you no longer feel you wish to leave anything to.We advise reviewing your Will every 2-5 years to take into account changes in circumstances.

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It’s not just the older generation that have to consider the services I offer.

If you are young and taking out a mortgage, you’ve got to consider your financial future.

As well as Wills, John also offers Lasting Power of attorney for as little as £79. “There are two types- property and financial affairs and health and welfare. My own personal opinion is that a health and welfare attorney is just as important- if not more, as financial.

If you are not of sound mind and health, you want someone who can make decisions to benefit you- that will be in your best interest”.

John stresses the importance of considering an attorney whilst you are fit and healthy, rather than to wait until health issues arise.

“If you are on that slippery slope, then it will be a lot harder and a lot more expensive to ensure an attorney is put in place”. It also takes approximately six weeks for the registration process to be completed with the Office of the Public Guardian.

John works primarily through home visits, although he can also be seen at his home office, and makes special arrangements such as hospital or care home visits.

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People are more comfortable in their own homes, I want to break that barrier of the unknown with all the lingo and terms. Sometimes people don’t understand what a will can do and how it is ultimately for your benefit. I offer a free half an hour initial meeting to all local prospective clients and I do not charge for home visits.

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This is particularly important in the case of one parent families or unmarried parents living together. A valid Will nominating guardians is invaluable in such cases. If no one knows what what you would have wanted, the court will decide on the future of your children, and it may not be what your children would have wished.

Talking through his typical process from enquiry to completion, John explains that the first step is that free initial meeting. “It is essentially a chat and a cup of tea! The aim of the meeting is to fact find, so I’ll need to know whether you currently have a will, why are you looking to change, who are your beneficiaries likely to be”.

From this point, John has 30 days to produce a draft version of the will, and then from there a further 2 weeks to complete the final document. “Throughout the entire process I have support from The Society of Will Writers- they have access to my computer system to check the documents are correct”.

Once the final version is complete, John Rio must have a signature from the client, and two independent witnesses, for the will to be valid. It is then stored electronically.

John recommends that clients review their current wills every 2-5 years.

Looking to the future, John explains that if the business was to take off- he would consider sourcing an office to operate from. “My main concern is that I don’t want it to get to the stage where the business is controlling me, I want to be in control of the business. I want to show that I offer a local, friendly service and that I genuinely care about my client’s needs and worries”.

There is also a strong demand for other services that we offer, in particular Funeral Plans and Probate services.

FUNERAL PLANS A plan to deal with the most personal and sensitive of your family affairs and alleviate the financial and emotional burdens that naturally accompany bereavement.

Some of the reasons why people purchase funeral plans: • At a time of sadness, you will have relieved your family of a financial burden.

• Savings in bank or building society is just a sum of money. Your executors are not obliged to spend it on your funeral and it may not keep up with the rising cost of funerals.

The national average cost of a funeral has increased by 90% since 2004. Source: The Sun Life Cost of Dying Report 2017.

• Putting your funeral wishes in your Will is not binding upon your executors – they do not have to carry out your wishes PROBATE SERVICES Probate is the process to establish ownership of an estate before the tax is paid and the assets are distributed. The responsibility for probate lies with the executors of a Will who often appoint a professional firm to take the responsibility.

Executor responsibilties include: • Interpreting the Will • Identifying all assets & liabilities of the estate • Obtaining valuations of all assets • Preparing tax returns for the deceased • Settling all debts of the estate • Completing and filing of all court forms This can be daunting for many executors so we have the ability to recommend a trusted partner of the Society of Will Writers, SWW Trust Corporation who are able for a highly competitive fee to take on this responsibility.

If you require any advice or guidance on Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, Trusts, funeral plans or probate issues John is available for a free initial consultation to help you with any issues you may have.

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Leisure & Events

Lemon and Poppyseed Muffins Grab one of these for a light tang, filled with poppyseed crunch, and topped with sugary lemon

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • •

PREP: 30 mins

3 tsp finely grated lemon zest 220g caster sugar 335g of self raising flour 2 tbsp poppy seeds 80ml of fresh lemon juice 250ml of milk 60g of melted butter 2 large free range eggs, beaten

Method 1.

Preheat oven to 200*C. Butter a muffin tray and set aside.

2. Place the sugar and lemon zest into a large bowl and rub

together with your fingertips. Seperate 3 tbsp of this mix into another bowl. Sift the flour and poppy seeds into the remaining sugar and lemon.

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Whisk together the lemon juice, milk, eggs and butter.

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Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the liquid, stirring together to combine. Divide and spoon into muffin cups.

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5. Top with the last of the sugar & lemon and bake for 20 25mins.

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ANT MAN AND THE WASP Starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Michael Douglas

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Your guide to the films hitting cinemas this month

As Scott Lang struggles to juggle his role as father with his ant man duties, he is assigned a dangerous new mission that sees him team up with The Wasp. Full plot details are yet to be revealed, but the movie is said to pick up directly after the events of Captain America: Civil War.

Released: 28th June

BOOK CLUB

HEREDITARY

Starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen

Starring Toni Colette and Alex Wolfe

Diane is recently widowed after 40 years of marriage, Vivian enjoys her men with no strings attached, Sharon is still working through her decades-old divorce, and Carol’s marriage is in a slump after 35 years. The lives of these four lifelong friends are turned upside down after reading the infamous “50 Shades of Grey,” catapulting them into a series of outrageous life choices.

It’s no secret that mother-daughter relationships can be complicated. For Annie Graham and her mother, Ellen ‘complicated’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. After Ellen dies, Annie is ready to move forward- but when a strange woman who claims to be a family friend shows up, Ellens dark secrets are brought to light.

Released: 31st May

Released: 14th June

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM

OCEANS 8

Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard

Starring Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway and Sarah Paulson

When Claire and Owen learn that a once dormant volcano is on the verge of eruption, they head back to rescue the islands prehistoric inhabitants. TheY uncover a conspiracy that could throw the planets natural balance into dangerous territory. Is the curtain set to fall on earths most ancient creatures, or is the human race leading themselves into extinction?

The Oceans franchise is back, with a brand new heist and an all female A list cast. Debbie Ocean, Danny’s estranged sister- is out of jail and already plotting a major heist. The location? The New York Met Gala, fashions most celebrated event. The target?

Daphne Kluger and her $150,000,000 necklace. Debbie can’t pull it off alone, she’ll need a team.

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Business Profile

Gavin Jones Consultancy- proven growth for SME’s As the driving force behind GJC, Gavin has helped numerous companies with growth and development throughout his 20 year career. Gavin Jones Consultancy focuses on small to medium businesses all over the UK, and the team work alongside entrepreneurs to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions and deliver the sustainable success they desire.

Gavin explains that initially he has a strong background in the hospitality management industry. “I am Plymouth born and bred first and foremost. I went to Seal-Hayne College and completed a degree in Hospitality Management, which was a faculty of Plymouth University at the time.

Once I graduated, I moved to London in 2001 and worked for a number of hospitality chains- Café Rouge for example as a General Manager and gradually working my way up to area manager”.

Eventually, Gavin grew tired of the hectic lifestyle and made the move back to his hometown, ready to set down some roots in the city he grew up in. “Living out of a suitcase for 80-90 hours isn’t much fun.

It’s rewarding in regards to salary but your social life takes a real knock and there’s only so much of that a person can take”.

“My experience in the South East was a great education for what I do now; it taught me the fundamentals and laid the foundation so to speak. I was essentially the General Manager of a million pound hotel at the age of 21, straight from graduation. I was completely accountable so of course it taught me a lot”.

Gavin made the move back to Plymouth and purchased a training company, for

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which he had previously been involved with. That company eventually went into voluntary liquidation, which Gavin explains taught him a lot about failure.

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A lot of people shy away from their failures. I use it as a selling point when I approach companies and say, you can’t really do what we do for a living unless you’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly!

“After the company went into liquidation, I licked my wounds for a while and ended up helping some friends who had operational issues in their business.

There was a turning point where I thought- hang on, I should monetize this advice! It wasn’t something I planned, I just sort of fell into it”.

Gavin Jones Consultancy was established in 2014, and currently consists of 9 team members across the UK. Gavin explains that all of his associates have been in a business that’s been in distress. “Either they’ve owned or been involved with a situation that has had difficulties. At the end of the day we do the hard yards for our clients so we’ve got the battle scars. We know because we’ve been there”.

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Speaking to Gavin Jones, Director and Owner; and Sian Jones, Office Manager, we gain a valuable insight into the workings of GJC and how it all began.

Gavin was based in the South East for the next 15 years, gaining a wealth of experience in a number of different establishments. “I was extremely career driven when I was younger” Gavin admits.

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stablished in 2014, GJC specialises in supporting SME’s through business analysis and planning.

Working alongside business owners and entrepreneurs- GJC can offer assistance on the most critical issues including strategy, organisation, sustainability and increase in revenue.

GJC runs primarily off of a 6 stage pyramid structure, an operational model that Gavin spent years refining.

Focussing on fundamental elements of a business such as target markets, employee engagement and systems and process, GJC often work with fledgling businesses who have a rock

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Using the ever popular McDonalds brothers as an example, Gavin explains that the problem with most successful businesses is that they grow too quickly; and are therefore more likely to fail.

“A Big Mac in Tokyo is exactly the same as a Big Mac in the UK. This is because the McDonalds brothers were the most systemised people in the world. Drawing their kitchens out on tennis courts and getting the staff to mime their actions, this ensured they would survive in the chaos.

Most SME’s don’t do this; they run with the chaos until it gets on top of them.

There is no consistency- no system”.

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The South West is thriving; I don’t know how many people really recognise that. The construction industry, hospitality and service type industries are all thriving. Yet, there are companies out there that have hit a sweet spot, that have a niche- servicing that niche really well and are growing quickly. They are going to need some support to sustain that growth, and that’s pretty much where we come in.

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Gavin explains his and his associates’ roles are as a ‘critical friend’ to the business in need of their services. “You don’t have skin in the game so you are not blinded by profit, sales or exit strategies.

You’re purely there to give your opinion and to ensure the business is on track”.

“My favourite analogy is that of a personal trainer. You pay them to count to 10 whilst you’re holding a work out. You’re quite capable of counting to 10 yourself, but let’s be honest- you’re going to count to 8, quickly- because you’re tired. We are the personal trainer; we are the critical friend helping you to success”.

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solid idea with room for growth.

GJC offers business accelerator courses, running out of Boringdon Golf Park. These consist of 12 modules, running once a month for 12 months.

“At GJC, our business is in helping your business to thrive – and we have the team to do it. We have condensed all of our combined experience into one 12-month course”. Gavin explains.

The course consists of group coaching sessions, delivering GJC’s pyramid scheme delivered in bite size pieces.

Gavin tells us that the course consists of individual, tailored advice bespoke to the business owners needs.

“One of my clients, who owned a £300 thousand business, recently had the opportunity to bid for £1 million worth of work- and he did it. By the end of this month he will have a £1.3 million business and myself and my team will have the correct structures in place to ensure this is successful”.

GJC has a trusted board of partners that they can call upon to help when needed.

“They are ambassadors for us, and we are ambassador for them. When working with our SME clients, we realise that as a firm we don’t have all the answers!

We have a ‘trust board’ of proven professionals to help us, and our clients, with everything from HR management, accounting and marketing.

Some of GJCs trusted partners include local firms such as Kitsons Solicitors, Bromhead Chartered Accountants, Vu Digital Marketing Agency and Apex HR Ltd. Moving on to the process, Gavin explains that the best way to get in contact is through the company website. “You can fill in your details and request information and we will call you back for a chat. The next stage would be for us to come and visit you on site, understand how you operate and conduct a bit of fact finding on your business”.

Gavin stresses that not everyone is a fit for their services. “We will assess the business and sometimes, not everyone is right. There are certain sectors that we can’t necessarily help with. We are not

going to take your money and give you advice if we 100% do not believe we can add value and drive it”.

The amount of time GJC will spend with a business completely depends on their needs at the time. Gavin explains that the longest running client to date has seen 4 years of GJC’s support, whereas the shortest time frame is just 12 months.

“I helped a contracting company that had a very transactional business model. We turned that around so they were more contract based- therefore a nice and predictable cash flow. When we took the business on they were worth just over £200,000. 12 months later and certain systems in place- it’s just under £1 million turnover with a recurring income of approximately £750,000”.

Given that GJC has had an exceptional growth in its 4 years of business, where does Gavin see the business in the future? He tells us that he would ideally like to see the company grow to a further 50 associates around the UK. “This ultimately means that our internal network of skills and expertise can continue expanding, and the client can spend more quality time with one of our associates”.

GJC’s next available Business Accelerator course is running from Boringdon Park, on Thursday 26th of July.

If you would like to gain some valuable advice from Gavin and his team, or book a place on the course- head over to their website and enquire.

The next Business Accelerator Course starts 26th July at Boringdon Park

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June 2018 famous for huge songs such as Pompeii and Good Grief; headlining with a full 90 minute set. Singer songwriter, Ella Eyre will also be taking to the stage on day one. Also performing in our day one line up is rapper, Professor Green.

ST LUKES NEON MIDNIGHT WALK Saturday 21st July The Piazza

Get ready to shine bright, ladies, St Lukes Neon Midnight Walk is back!

COFFEE MORNING Saturday 23rd June, 11am-3pm Gables Farm Gables are hosting a coffee morning this month. There will be hot and cold refreshments including tea, coffee and homemade cakes. You will also receive 10% off any purchases in their shop.

PLYMOUTH TREASURE HUNT Saturday 28th July Various locations around the city The aim is to raise some money for St Luke’s Hospice. This is not a one day affair and will keep your brains working for a while! You will need to solve puzzles, crack codes, complete challenges, decipher riddles and read maps. Every clue is unique. All entrants will receive the first clue at the same time, this will lead you on a trail all around Plymouth.

To take part you simply need to pay £20 for a team of up to 4 people. Choose your team wisely, you will need transport, a mobile phone, internet access, a Facebook account, at least one brain and a lot of patience!

GIN FESTIVAL 2018 Friday 29th-Saturday 30th June Plymouth Pavilions The UK’S first, biggest and best gin festival is making its first visit to Plymouth and we’re bringing an enormous variety of different gins with us! As well as the opportunity to try a huge variety of gins from all over the world, there will be live

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music, great food and a gin cocktail bar.

There will also be a gin master class and the opportunity to meet gin distillers in person, try free samples and chat about their gin. This event is strictly over 18.

PLYMOUTH HOE BIKE NIGHTS Thursday 21st June 6-9pm Plymouth Hoe Plymouth Hoe Bike Nights return to the Hoe Promenade in support of local children’s charity, Jeremiah’s Journey.

There is a requested minimum donation of £1 Per person in the charity buckets.

Hundreds of motorcycles, trikes and quads of all types, motorcycle trade stands, fast food catering and a live band.

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by Nash and Co solicitors, the charity walk across the city is set to be a night time neon spectacular! We invite you to join thousands of women, lighting up the night to remember your loved ones, creating new memories with your friends or just enjoying the electric atmosphere.

There will be plenty of entertainment to kick start your night, choose your challenge from a 3, 6 or 13 mile route and get ready to hit the pavements.

SUMMER GARDEN FETE Sunday 22nd July Mount Edgcumbe Turn back the clock and enjoy English tradition at its best at the Great British Summer Garden Fete. Join us for an array of vintage, artisan and gift stalls, live music, dog shows, children’s entertainment, traditional games, refreshments and lots more. Entry costs just £3, under 16’s entry is free. This fabulous family-friendly day out is brought to you by Miss Ivy Events and will provide a whole host of fun and entertainment for young and not so young alike.

6th-27th June, 2pm-2:45pm Saltram, Plympton Ever wondered how the gardeners keep the lawn so nice, or grow a particular flower? Join one of our friendly gardeners for a stroll around the garden, see whats looking good at the moment or hear a little about the gardens history. It’s your chance to ask for some tips for your own garden too. Entry is free, but normal admission charges to the venue apply.

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PLYMOUTH RACE FOR LIFE Sunday 17th June, 11am Plymouth Hoe

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FAMILY FATHERS DAY WORKSHOP Saturday 16th June Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard A chance to spend some quality time on Father’s Day weekend designing and making a pen pot. All materials are included and work bisque fired. (Not suitable for under 5’s. One paying adult to every 2 paying children attending).

FITNESS BOOTCAMP Various Dates, 6:20-7:30pm Saltram, Plympton Looking to get fit whilst enjoying the outdoors? GT Fitness runs a bootcamp all held within the gorgeous garden at Saltram. The bootcamp is a great opportunity to get outdoors and get active. Gareth leads a one hour session three times a week. Sessions are £35 a month, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

ARMED FORCES DAY Saturday 30th June Plymouth Hoe

5k (or just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities. You can take part however you like and choose to run, jog or walk your way around the course. The Plymouth route starts and finishes on the picturesque Hoe promenade, adjacent to Smeaton’s Tower, and provides fantastic views of the sea and a great atmosphere. The course is all on paved paths and follows closed roads around the Hoe and pathways in Hoe Gardens, so please do expect some hills.

ELVIS COSTELLO Thursday 28th June, 9pm-11pm Plymouth Pavilions Following the success of his solo shows earlier this year, Elvis Costello announces a 21 date UK tour called ‘detour’.

Costello’s solo shows have been some of the most adventurious of his illustrious career. This past year has seen him hit the stage of the legendary Paris venue, l’Olympia and the Bela Bartok National Hall in Budapest.

LAMPSHADE MAKING Saturday 23rd June, 9:30-12:30am Mount Edgcumbe Would you like to learn how to make lampshades? A great skill, a bit like riding a bike, practiced a few times and never forgotten! During the workshop you will

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SUMMER WEDDING FAYRE Sunday 8th July, 1pm-4pm Langdon Court Hotel Come along between 1pm and 4pm and see Langdon Court in all its beauty! The house will be dressed for a gorgeous summer wedding, with a host of local suppliers offering advice and savings on a number of wedding essentials. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the hotel and grounds as well as meet with some of our favourite suppliers. Afterwards, if the weather is on your side, why not take a short stroll down to the beach where you can envisage your wedding pictures on your special day. Entry is free but you do need to RSVP online beforehand!

DRAGON BOAT RACING Sunday 8th July, 9:30am-3:30pm Mount Batten Centre Take on a 2000 year old Chinese tradition and have a go at dragon boating while supporting the royal british legion. Whether you’re looking for a team building exercise, a networking opportunity or a fun day out with friends, take part and help support members and veterans of the british armed forces and their families. Teams go head-to-head in long boats decorated with magnificent dragon figureheads. There’s a great atmosphere too, as family and friends line the shores and cheer on the teams.

Celebrate Plymouth’s proud military tradition at our annual Armed Forces Day, which this year will be commemorating the RAF’s 100th anniversary. Plymouth Hoe will showcase the services with static and arena displays and parades. From 6pm, a variety of performers will take to the main stage for a free outdoor evening concert, treating the audience to some great performances against the stunning backdrop of Plymouth Sound NMA BOAT TRIPS Various dates until October National Marine Aquarium New for 2018, these unique trips will take place throughout the year. Setting off from Shepherds Wharf, The NMA are on a mission to connect people with our

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