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Editor’s Note... It’s July, which means we are over half way through the year! Here at Plympton Magazine we hope everyone has been out enjoying the sun, let’s hope it’s here to stay! As usual, we’ve been speaking to some great local businesses. A year after our first visit, we return to the offices at M.H.Associates to chat with Malcolm and Gareth Harrison. We also meet Mark Hinchcliff or Inch Recycling Solutions LTD. We are always looking for beautiful images for our front cover. If you have any photographs of local landscapes and fancy it being used for our next issue, send them to libbi@oracle.uk.net by July 28th!

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Keeping Dogs Cool

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The warm weather is finally here, and whilst it’s welcomed by most of us- it isn’t always good news for our furry friends. Heat stress in dogs is a serious issue, and owners need to be aware of the warning signs.

ogs have an inherent susceptibility to heat stroke, and can suffer within minutes. Unlike humans, dogs can’t sweat through their skin- so they rely on panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and nose to regulate their body temperature and keep cool. Imagine wearing a thick winter coat to the beach on a boiling hot day and you’ll soon understand why it’s important to protect animals in the heat! A survey found that 38% of vet clinics had to treat dogs for heat stroke during the summer months last year. Given that this problem is preventable, this percentage is pretty high!

Signs you should look out for: Your pup is panting heavily, gums & tongue might be bright pink or red, Their mouth may be dry and tacky A flopping, lolling tongue, They might lie down more than usual , refusing to walk, Vomiting lift their feet awkwardly if the floor is too hot paws may blister, dizziness and stumbling as they walk 10

So, with this in mind- how can we protect our pooches from the heat? Some things are just common sense, but when you’re busy soaking up the sun, it may be easy to forget these simple precautions for hot dogs!

Keep them hydrated! This one is perhaps the most obvious, but remember that water gets warmer over time. No one likes warm water and that includes our furry friends! Aim to keep their bowl topped up at least once every hour with cold, fresh water.

Give them frozen treats Most pet shops offer a range of lactose free frozen treats for your dog, however you can easily make these at home. Gravy, chicken soup, puréed carrot all make delicious ice cold treats for your pet, just place the ingredients in ice lolly moulds and let them lick away! Alternatively, you can also freeze your dogs favourite treats in water- for a bit of fun and motivation in the sun.

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Cooling Jackets This summer sees a rise in the amount of cooling jackets being bought for our pets. Ranging from £8 to £40, they can be a great way to keep dogs coolbut how do they work? The vest needs to be dunked in cold water, and wrung out to get rid of any excess. The vests are made from a material that absorbs the water, but doesn’t make your pets fur wet- hence cooling them down! You do need to take the vest off and re-dunk it every few hours though, as the water evaporates andyour dog will become warmer again.

Cooling Tricks For smaller dogs, you can dunk a jerry cloth in ice cold water and tie it around your dog’s neck like a stylish bandana! Another trick that is effective for us humans too, is to place a bottle of iced water in front of a fan. The fan then circulates the ice cold water around the air. Always give your pet some shade. When they get too hot they need somewhere to escape the heat. Some dogs don’t necessarily have common sense… And will sit in the sun regardless of how hot they are so look out for the tell tale signs that it’s time to move them indoors.

Swimming! Going for a paddle or swim is the perfect way to cool your pooch down. As swimming is not a strenuous excercise, this will not over work your dog- and obviously the cold water can only cool them down on a hot day! If there are no lakes or rivers suitable for swimming near you, you can pick up a cheap kids paddling pool to keep in your back garden, which is guaranteed to be a hit on hot days for dogs and humans alike!

Precuations for your pooch Don’t leave your dog in a car at any point. The temperature in a hot car can double- even with the windows open. Another thing to avoid is taking your dog for a walk at the hottest point in the day. A good time is either very early in the morning, or closer to sunset around 9pm. You can test whether the floor is too hot for doggy paws by placing the back of your hand on the pavement. If you can’t leave it there for longer than 5 seconds then it’s too hot for paws! The most important thing is to have fun with your pooch in the sun. It’s not often we are lucky enough to get weather this hot- so make the most of it!

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BUSINESS PROFILE It’s been a year since OM last visited Malcolm Harrison and the team at M.H Associates. We’re invited back to the offices above the Tudor Rose Tea rooms on the Barbican, to see how the business has been getting on in that time, and what plans they have for the future.

alcolm Harrison is perhaps the most eccentric and unique accountant you’ll ever meet; something that he admits himself. As we walk up the characteristically uneven staircase of the building dating back to the 1640’s, we are invited into a meeting room adorned with colourful Brian Pollard paintings. Sitting down with Malcolm, and his son Gareth Harrison- we want to see how M.H Associates has been getting on since our last visit. “The object I’ve always talked about having is a one stop shop. People come here and I’ve got a number of businesses I can get them in contact with; mortgage advisors, solicitors, financial advisors to name a few”. Malcolm refers to his extensive network of businesses which he has close contact with to help perspective clients. Gareth explains that the business has since acquired two new staff members. “We still have our long term accounts assistant Peter Helm. Katarina Ragulikova, accounts assistant. We have my friend and photography business partner Laura Ridolfo working as our office administrator. We also have Helen Hyett, who is Laura’s sister. Helen started working for us in January after leaving her previous job as an office manager”. When we asked him to elaborate on his client base, Malcolm tells us that he now has over 470 clients for personal tax, 60 limited companies, “and I honestly don’t know how many clients we’ve got where we help them with their VAT returns. We also get the problem cases” Malcolm says as he points towards a pile of papers perhaps 2 feet off the ground. “There’s about 8 years worth of tax returns there, which I now have to sort through”.

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Malcolm is part of various organisations, and it becomes apparent that this is very important to him. He tells us that he is a Winston Churchill Fellow, and through this he has become a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. “I’m in and out of the house of Lords quite a bit!”. As the Queen is patron to the Winston Churchill Trust, Malcolm was invited to meet her in March 2015 on the 50th anniversary of Churchill’s death. We can see that the framed photos are now hanging proudly in the office. So what exactly is the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust? We ask Malcolm to explain. “When Winston Churchill died, there was money donated for a memorial. The money that was collected, invested and in 1965 the Memorial Trust came into being”. (www.wcmt.org.uk) The object of the Trust was for

ordinary people to go overseas, research inspiring projects and bring back best practice to the UK. Every year, there are a series of categories that people can apply for. Malcolm tells us that he is such an advocate for the Trust because he was a part of it himself. In 1994, he applied for a fellowship in the training and education in industry category, having been proactive in developing a NVQ qualification for Railway Store Keepers whilst he worked for British Rail. Malcolm’s application was successful and in early 1996 he undertook a six week tour of railway operations in Hong Kong, Australia and USA, the information he gathered was put to good use in practices back here in the UK. One of the key features of the business, Malcolm took out a blanket policy for tax investigation insurance. “I negotiate with HMRC on behalf of my clients. What I do, I check. Sometimes there is an error in the system so I call up and try and put it right”. Malcolm reinforces the fact that he still recommends his clients become part of the Federation of Small Businesses- that way; they’ve got tax investigation insurance. Because of this, Malcolm found that he ended up with two types of clients, those who had insurance and could be reimbursed, and those without. “If you’ve got an enquiry, that takes a lot of man hours. So what I’ve since done, I’ve taken out a blanket policy that covers all of my clients, and is included in my fees”. This new blanket policy includes tax investigation insurance and a free 24 hour legal advice line.

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Although he didn’t in the beginning; he enjoys doing the accounts work now. “I deal with a small group of clients; I can go and see them, have a chat and just let them know we are here if they need help- Just to give them reassurance really”. Gareth also works with clients who operate within the construction industry and makes sure CIS certificates are up to date. “The construction industry scheme also includes professions which fall out of the usual construction remit including Decorators, Gardeners, landscapers, fencing, paving- it’s all to do with development so it comes under the CIS scheme”. Gareth explains how he was involved with a group called the International Team which is part of the Boys’ Brigade - “We were a national group which came together twice a year, our projects were professionally run awareness projects which taught the BB members world issues”. The I-Team was partnered with Christian Aid and in 2001 Gareth was part of a group that travelled to Uganda in East Africa as part of a fact finding visit.

The trip was to see firsthand the work which the Boys and Girls Brigade Association of Uganda does to teach the dangers of HIV/Aids in their local communities. They achieved this by using drama and dance, “By using this initiative, the HIV rate in Uganda went from one of the highest to one of the lowest in the world”. The information which they gathered from the trip was used in a project entitled ‘On The Edge’ which was delivered to BB members back here in the UK, “this taught members of the work that goes on in other countries, and we challenged them to do something positive for their local communities”. The trip was funded by the government organisation The British Council and after returning from the visit the group was subsequently awarded Millennium Fellowships. We ask Malcolm and Gareth what the future holds for MH Associates. Malcolm tells us that since he took on the business, year after year the turnover kept growing and that he only wants that to continue. “Yes I would like to retire- but I’ve got to get everyone up to a level where I can then begin to taper my involvement down”.

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Gareth Harrison, Malcolm’s son, joined MH Associates in September 2011. “I originally studied photography at the art college for a total of 7 years.” Gareth completed a number of different qualifications, including a National Diploma, a foundation degree and a one year BA (Hons) top up. “I started working here on Tuesdays only, doing the payroll”. As the business developed Gareth became more involved, eventually leaving his previous job to work full time in accountancy in 2015.

We now have a strong loyal workforce, it will allow us to take more of the work load off of Malcolm

Gareth has completed a manual book keeping course, and is due to start the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Course, along with other staff members Helen and Katarina. He tells us that he sees a very bright future for the business. “Once we complete more of our training it will allow us to take more of the workload off of Malcolm, meaning he can go into semi retirement and eventually become an advisor”. Gareth explains he is currently working with the staff to implement some new procedures which will help with the running of the business and the handling of the paperwork.

Gareth and Malcolm Harrison

Gareth finishes by saying he wants the business to continue to expand, and it may only be a matter of time before they may need to increase their office space. Meanwhile, Malcolm was excited to be setting off on two back to back Alaskan cruises in 6 weeks time; working out the exact hours until he sets foot on the cruise ship. it’s alright for some!

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Fun Family Dog Show Gables will be holding a fun family dog show/ There will also be lots of stalls selling bric-a-brac, sweets, refreshments, homemade cakes, a tombola and a raffle. There is free onsite parking. There is an entrance fee on the gate of £1.50 per adult. You can see a full schedule of the day on their website. 11am- 3pm Gables Farm

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Murder Mystery You’ll need a password to get in - and you MUST leave your weapons at the door! Sammy and Lily Montana have moved across from the States and opened a Speak Easy in Plympton St Maurice, a great place for food, fun, music and cocktails. But what will happen if infamous gangster Ronnie Tyler turns up? Could it lead to Murder? Join the thrills and the cast of Candlelight Theatre Company - and come and find out! £35.00 per person to include a three course meal.

Sunday 16th July

Car Boot Sale Sellers need to arrive at 7:15am to give plenty of time to set up, open to buyers at 8:30am. It costs £7 for a car and £10 for a van to sell, entry fee to buyers is free us, dogs are also welcome. 7:15am-10am Peacock Meadow

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BUSINESS PROFILE Mark Hinchliffe, Owner of Inch Recycling Solutions Ltd clearly loves what he does. Walking around the 9,000 sq ft warehouse in Filham, Ivybridge- there is definitely something for everyone. Mark helps new businesses start ups and restaurant business breakdowns by buying and selling excess assets or whole closing businesses. There are even a few personal treasures with an exciting historical background…

t school I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I left when I was 16 and then I went to a training college”. One thing led to another, and they set Mark up with a job at an accountancy firm. Alongside this, Mark attended Business accounting at night school. “I really enjoyed it at Texas Instruments, I was the assistant accountant and eventually I progressed through the job to be on management training”. Unfortunately, not long after they decided to close the Plymouth firm, so Mark lost his job. Mark then applied for an accountancy position in Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital in London. “I was only 21 so thought sod it I could do that!”. Mark attended his interview at the United Medical and Dental School, and 10 minutes after leaving the interview he was offered the position. Whilst in London, Mark part completed his CIMA Qualification in Accounting, but after just over 3 years decided it was time to move back to Plymouth. “I had several accounting jobs with Hayes Accountancy temping and in my off days, I would help my father who had an alarm business, so one job was to help him pull cables around the barracks in Plymouth”. All this was to gain as much business experience as possible in as many different fields. He then set up a recruitment agency; called Mploy, with his brother Ben. “The agency did really well, it lasted until 2003 when employment law changes made it a difficult environment”. Mark tells us that business doesn’t come without its struggles, explaining that Mploy went into liquidation. “Income started to drop as we had a big contract with Chelston Meadow with a high amount of staff there, law changes meant those employee could obtain contracts direct with the council, so it became really difficult”

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So, how did he go from accountancy to Inch Recycling Solutions Ltd? When Mark met his wife, Alison in 2000- he alternated between living in the States and the UK for 6 weeks at a time again temping in Accountancy on each return visit. Then in 2002 I got offered a permanent role within the NHS. “After our first child was born I was fortunate enough to be able to work for the NHS from our home in North Carolina, so I worked for about 18 months like that”. Unfortunately, the NHS business section I worked for closed, Mark was offered a relocation to Newcastle but took voluntary redundancy. “They made some grave errors in the redundancy and my boss at the time and I set up a private company to recontract to the NHS

for the production of the year end accounts”. The money which we made from this we invested in new ventures. Mark first decided he would start an electronics business after a 15 hour flight to Hong Kong from New York to visit a large electronics exhibition. “We had this money, and we had the company. So I decided I would be the buyer and my business partner at the time would run the warehouse and packaging back in the UK”. He tells us how they imported a camera- “we bought £50k worth of them; we spent £25,000 on a TV advert and we sold 4! But it was an experience to say the least and lead to a much bigger contract for us with Transcend”. Mark stayed in the States until 2009, the news of the recession and his dad’s deteriorating health meant he had to return to the UK once again. In 2009, his brother Ben joined the Business. They ended up taking some excess stock from a large Plymouth based company and selling it on for a percentage. As a result of this, other Plymouth companies were approaching Mark looking to sell their stock. It seems Mark Hinchliffe is very much a Yes Man with logical thought and his accounting background helps a great deal. “A lot of it is very much calculated judgement and a touch of luck!” He tells us of a series of fortunate coincidences- something that seems to happen a lot to this business owner! “One day someone approached me, asking if I buy office furniture. I said well I don’t know! But I went and had a look, and though- I could sell this. I went back to the office and this is how life works, within an hour someone called me saying they know a business setting up in Truro and they need 40 desks and a full office set up” Mark had a seller and a buyer in the same day. Inch Recycling Solutions supports businesses that require equipment and often covers catering replacement (some emergency), new business start ups, expanding businesses and businesses that go into liquidation and need to sell stock. “Our main category is anything commercial. We buy anything that has commercial value, or that I’m confident I can sell”.

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Inch Recycling Solutions don’t just offer their services to Plymouth and the surrounding areas. “We go everywhere. We recently purchased all the assets of a café in Carlisle, and a Bang Olfsen and Samsung repair centre in Swindon. We’ve done jobs in Mayfair in London, and in March we were in Penzance and Southampton”. Mark stops to show us something he is particularly proud to be owning. A huge, 4 piece wall mural portraying the Pilgrim Fathers boarding the Mayflower. “I bought it about 3 years ago. We were doing a job at the Quality Inn and I spotted it”. The Mayflower House- later named the Quality Inn, was built to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the Mayflower in the 1970’s, and the mural was commissioned to be behind the bar at the time. “The Herald ran a piece to say it had gone missing, so I got in touch with them to let them know it was safe with me”. In January 2016, The Herald visited Mark to document the murals new home. As a result of this published article, Mark received a call from a dealer in Massachusetts, who predicted Mark could sell the piece for over $80,000. “If I sold it, it would have to go overseas to the States and would never return back to Plymouth. I wasn’t going to let it go, it deserved to stay in Plymouth”. Mark is looking to do something with it for the upcoming Mayflower 400 celebrations.

We ask Mark what his biggest struggle is, now that the business has grown. “Staff is always an issue. It’s such a varied job, people either love it or hate it. Luckily now I have a really good staff. A couple who stand out are Aaron who has been with me for about 2 years now, and Dan who is relatively recent but has fitted in perfectly. Also in the office Andrea is on maternity but hoping to return soon and my Mother is helping too. We’re getting bigger every day, so the challenges are, every day is going to be different”. Mark explains that his staff understands the importance of being sensitive in certain situations. “When someone’s just lost their business and I’ve done a deal to buy their assets, you don’t just want to go in there like a bull at a gate. I need staff who are sensitive to people’s needs, who understand what people are going through and who are respectful”. So how has Inch Recycling solutions grown to fill a 9,000 sq ft warehouse to the brim with good quality stock? “We generally get customer through word of mouth. We’ve got a good rapport with customers and they trust me. Anyone who has not visited is always amazed after their first time”.

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Mark tells us that his phone is like a 24/7 hotline “If something breaks down, people give us a ring and we’ve usually got something to replace it that we can get to them fast, at a fair price”. This tends to be pubs, cafes and restaurants and odd occasions late on a Saturday night! Marks second most in demand product is office supplies. “We are one of the preferred suppliers for one of Plymouths largest business parks”.

Somebody will come here for one item and leave with a van load; it’s just that kind of place!

Mark makes a call to the Hidden Olive, a start up business that he helped out in the past. “They hit a point of change, so I bought and swapped some of their items, the money that they received from this managed to assist them in changing their goals and now they’ve really boomed! I wonder how many of those restaurants and businesses out there wouldn’t have been able to start up unless they had access to good quality second hand stock?” So what does the future hold for Inch Recycling Solutions? Mark tells us that he is not building a company with the intention of selling it. “I enjoy it too much. I get a real thrill from the deal, whether it’s £10, or £1000. You get three happy sides to the equation – Client, Customer and IRS. It’s not always about the money; it’s about putting someone together with an item that they didn’t think they could have or afford”.

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Tackling the litter problem From May the 8th onwards, Plymouth City Council changed the bin collections in Plymouth to an alternate weekly system. This meant that they collect your recycling one week and your non-recyclable rubbish the next. Because of this change, we felt it was important to highlight ways in which you can reduce your waste, recycle successfully and reuse things that you would normally throw away, to limit the amount of unnecessarily overfilled bins and litter! The more we recycle- the more money the council saves and the better it is for the environment. You’d be surprised by just how much you can actually recycle- up to 70% of your waste could be reused or recycled in some way. There’s a lot more to recycling than just putting things in the right coloured bin. In the UK, we produce 177 million tonnes of waste every year. The vast majority of this is food waste- something that can easily be avoided. The next biggest perpetrator for waste is the packaging that this food comes in, such as plastics. It is estimated that the disposal of food and drink waste from UK households costs £12.5 billion each year. Read on for ways that you can reduce the amount of waste your household produces, resulting in a happier environment, and bins that don’t overflow! Photos taken by Emma Corry at Chaddlewood Fields

REDUCE: don’t create waste in the first place! The best possible solution to less waste is to not create it in the first place. Say no to single use bags. From October 2015 all major supermarkets introduced a 5p charge for plastic carriers. Think of it this way, the average weekly shop uses 4-5 bags. That’s 25p every week, £13 a year on plastic that takes on average, 450 years to decompose. Buy a re-usable bag costing 10p, save yourself some cash and stop that unnecessary build up of waste. Food is the number one cause for waste in the UK If you live in a large household, it can be hard to monitor how much food you are actually throwing away. The same can be said for people living alone. Not enough supermarkets cater for one person households, which leads to a massive increase in food waste. So what can we do about it? Sounds simple but always make a shopping list! Plan your meals for the week. Don’t overindulge and don’t buy things that will perish quickly, knowing you may not eat it. Before you leave for the supermarket, remember to make a note of odd bits and bobs that you have in the fridge or cupboards, so you don’t buy doubles, and you can focus on ingredients to go with these to make a meal.

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When the Wedding came round in September, I felt just lovely! My friend who gave me the encouragement to join again cried when she saw me!

SWEET’S (SLIMMING) SUCCES GOT HER THE DRESS! Brand new Slimming World Consultant Caroline Sweet said to her friend in May 2014 “I just want to look good at my daughter’s wedding”. So, I decided the Yo Yo dieting I had been doing for pretty much 2 decades needed to stop. I had attended Slimming World several times before, lost, then always put the weight back on.

Continuing Food Optimising, staying to group for Image Therapy and not feeling deprived of treats, has helped me keep the weight off this time. I now feel ready to help and guide others, as I have been, on their journey. Having been on this journey myself, I know how, at times, it can seem daunting. Even stepping through the door on your first night. But I, and my group, will be there to help those people on their journey. I am a different person, both physically and mentally and I owe this to my Slimming World family!

This time, with encouragement from my friend, I decided to return to Slimming World, and that the weight was going to come off and stay off. I joined a local group, and the warmth from Caroline my Consultant and the group was immediate. We talked about Food Optimising and how I could achieve my goal without going hungry. Staying to group was the best and most important thing I did and continue to do. The Image Therapy helps the group share ideas, concerns and recipes and can lift your spirits too!

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Through the healthy eating of food optimising and increased activity through Body Magic, I was more than a stone lighter in a few months. I tried on a dress I liked, off the peg, and was so pleased when it fitted!

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