OPEN FOR BUSINESS event guide 2016

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FOR BUSINES S Combe Martin, Ilfracombe & Woolacombe conference & exhibition for businesses, entrepreneurs & investors

Friday 4 March 2016 10am to 5pm – free entry for business visitors & public Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe

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Welcome to our third OPEN FOR BUSINESS

This is the third conference and exhibition COMBEbusiness has hosted in Ilfracombe and it really is the biggest and best with a packed programme.

Today we are delighted to welcome distinguished guests hosting a Disability Confident event for employers ~ page 4.

We also have a fantastic series of speakers and discussion panels where you can debate anything from UK and European Government investment to broadband, the global economy, extending the North Devon season and how to develop your business ~ page 6.

We’ve also got free advice sessions and workshops on grants, market research, branding and print, social media profiles – you can even get a professional headshot photo for your Twitter or LinkedIn profile for just £19.95 ~ page 10.

The Pavilion is bursting with high quality exhibitors from across the area – we’re full to capacity ~ page 12.

And there’s free, open networking from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

We are thrilled to welcome participants, exhibitors and visitors from North Devon and beyond to enjoy Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. We have become the foodie capital of the area – with three times winner of Best Tea Room in Devon Hele Corn Mill exhibiting – while Woolacombe has been voted Best Beach in the UK for the second year. Premier Inn is now investing £5 million in a new-build hotel in Ilfracombe, following the lead of Wetherspoons’ £3.4 million investment.

We are also home to major manufacturers and some serious digital and professional businesses.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS is about leveraging the success of North Devon businesses and promoting them as far and widely as possible. We hope you enjoy the day and make valuable connections.

COMBEbusiness pr o m o t i n g b u s i n es s a r o u nd ILFRACOMBE ✷ WOOLACOMBE ✷ COMBE MARTIN

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THANK YOU

Event organisers OPEN FOR BUSINESS is organised entirely by the business community as a selffunded event.

Many people and businesses have supported this event in many ways and COMBEbusiness would like to thank everyone who has contributed to making it happen for a third year running.

We would especially like to thank all our speakers and exhibitors whose participation has contributed to such a vibrant event as well as all visitors.

Main event organisation Duncan Casburn of Hashtag Marketing Solutions Paul Hopkinson of Flint Hosts Robert Zarywacz, Chairman of COMBEbusiness and co-founder of PROJECT SHOP Exhibition floorplan Sarah Lock of Sunnymead Farm combebusiness.co.uk web hosting Flint Hosts ~ flinthosts.co.uk Content & design of event guide Zarywacz ~ z2z.com Marketing & publicity support Paul Clews of Paul Clews Enterprises Clare Flint of Travel Counsellors David & Kathy Jones of Hele Corn Mill Paul Yabsley of Robins Garage plus many more Printing The Photo Shop, Ilfracombe Venue Landmark Theatre & Pavilion, North Devon Theatres

Event guide

COMBEbusiness has made every effort to ensure all information in this guide is accurate and publishes it in good faith. COMBEbusiness accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions.

All speakers, activities, exhibitors, timings and other details are subject to change.

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EMPLOYMENT

We are delighted to welcome Justin Tomlinson, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Disabled People at the Department of Work and Pensions, to the first Disability Confident event hosted by Peter Heaton-Jones MP. We are also pleased to welcome organisations supporting this campaign: ➤➤ North Devon+ ➤➤ Petroc ➤➤ PLUSS ➤➤ St Loyes Foundation ➤➤ Westward Pathfinder ➤➤ Department of Work and Pensions Employers from across North Devon are welcome to meet the Minister and find out more about how Disability Confident can help their businesses tap into the wealth of skills and eagerness to work of disabled people.

Disability Confident – make it your business

Succeeding in business is your top priority. So finding the best people is essential.

Being Disability Confident could help you discover someone your business just can’t do without.

As an employer you can become Disability Confident by recruiting and retaining disabled people and people with health conditions for their skills and talent.

Through Disability Confident, the Government is working with employers to: ➤➤ challenge attitudes towards disability ➤➤ increase understanding of disability ➤➤ remove barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions in employment ➤➤ ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfill their potential and realise their aspirations Over 6 million people (16%) of working age in the UK are disabled or have a health condition and the government is committed to halving the gap between the employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people. This means around 1 million more disabled people in work.

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EMPLOYMENT

Justin Tomlinson Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Disabled People at the Department of Work and Pensions Justin Tomlinson was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Disabled People on 12 May 2015. He was first elected as Member of Parliament for Swindon North

in May 2010.

Justin graduated with a business degree from Oxford Brookes University. He was previously the Parliamentary Private Secretary to Ed Vaizey MP. Before being elected to Parliament, Justin served as a councillor in North Swindon for 10 years. He served four years in the council’s cabinet as the lead member for culture, leisure and recreation. Justin owned a local marketing business in Swindon for 10 years, which he sold when he was elected an MP.

Peter Heaton-Jones MP for North Devon “The Disability Confident campaign is about Government working with employers and work providers to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that differently abled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. I am hosting my first Disability Confident event in Ilfracombe in association with COMBEbusiness and inviting local employers from across North Devon to come and hear how they can improve employment outcomes for disabled people, and how their business can really benefit as a result. I look forward to seeing you there.”

Lampard Community School

COMBEbusiness is delighted to welcome Karen Rogers, headteacher of Lampard Community School, and staff and students, who will be assisting with the running of the event.

Lampard Community School is a school for students (boys and girls) with complex learning difficulties, aged 5 to 16, from across North Devon.

The school works closely with parents, carers and other agencies to give every student high quality education and care.

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CONFERENCE

10.30am: Presentation by Chris Garcia followed by panel discussion Our conference starts with the Chief Executive of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) giving an update on the LEP’s activities and initiatives regarding the regional economy and infrastructure.

This will be followed by a panel session including Laurent Boon, BT Programme Director for Connecting Devon and Somerset, and Mike Matthews of North Devon Federation of Small Businesses.

11.30am: Marketing ~ offline and online Marketing is all online now, right? Not necessarily. Even though the internet is an important medium, print is still alive. If it sounds confusing, this session will help to give some perspective on the use of various marketing tools.

Panellists will include Stuart Brocklehurst, Chief Executive of Applegate, and Duncan Casburn of Hashtag Marketing Solutions.

1.30pm: Beyond In Season ~ Desire to Aspire North Devon has so much going for it, so why does it struggle to succeed as a tourist destination? Martin Fletcher and his family have run three touring caravan parks and won National Caravan Park of the Year Award.

Having sold two of the parks, Martin now devotes more of his time to mentoring and coaching for business and personal development. Martin’s session aims to give food for thought for those looking to develop their full business potential.

2.15pm: Beyond North Devon As the gloves come off for the European referendum campaign, it is a reminder of the impact that global events have on our local economy. Philip Milton has established North Devon’s leading wealth management company, managing over £110 million of client funds. If anyone knows what’s going on in the broader commercial world, it’s Philip Milton.

3.00pm: Streamlining Your Business Adam Saunders is the man from the ‘cloud’. He is the guy some of the largest companies and agencies in the world call on when looking to do anything serious on the internet. He started his first software company when he was just 16 years old and has built and sold more businesses over the years providing services and products in over 150 different countries. Adam will be sharing his experiences of building businesses in this keynote session.

4.00pm: OPEN FOR BUSINESS Awards In January, the OPEN FOR BUSINESS Awards were open for nominations. Following the announcement of the finalists, our closing session will name the winners of the six categories.

The climax will be the announcement of the Business of the Year.

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SPEAKERS

Read biographies of some of our speakers in the conference programme in the Landmark Theatre ~ visit our web site for more updates

Laurent Boon ~ BT Programme Director for Connecting Devon and Somerset

Connecting Devon and Somerset is the partnership between BT and the local authorities to deliver faster broadband to around 90% of premises in Devon and Somerset (building on the commercial programme of BT and other providers).

Stuart Brocklehurst ~ Chief Executive, Applegate

Stuart was appointed Chief Executive of Applegate in August 2014. He started his career at Barclays, with roles in Corporate Banking, Systems Planning and Strategy. As Head of E-Commerce Strategy he set the course which led Barclays to become the most successful UK bank online. In 2001 he was recruited by Visa International CEMEA as Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Commerce, responsible for e-commerce, mobile commerce, smartcards and other emerging technologies.

Roles followed with Carbon Leadership, Amadeus IRT Group as well as that of nonexecutive director on the boards of several companies and Chairman of Octopus Apollo VCT2 plc.

He has provided pro bono support to several charities including the Charities Aid Foundation West Africa, the Diocese of Exeter and Pilton House Trust.

Martin Fletcher

Martin Fletcher is a North Devon-based businessman, entrepreneur and a family man. In April 2000 Martin and his family chose to make a significant career move and relocate to Devon, when he and his wife purchased a touring caravan park. Considerable development was put into the park and business growth allowed the purchase of two more parks and a new caravan sales business in Cornwall. In 2009 Martin and his wife won the National Caravan Park of the Year Award.

Since 2010, Martin has devoted more of his time to mentoring and coaching other people, usually on a one-to-one basis, both for business and personal development.

With two of the parks and the franchised sales dealership now having been sold, there is more time for a new adventure with his new company aptly named ‘Aspirations and Perspective’.

Martin always delivers a personalised approach to every individual and business with whom he works, and gains tremendous reward from assisting others who share a similar enthusiasm with a desire to drive change and a passion to see progress.

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SPEAKERS

Chris Garcia ~ Chief Executive, HotSW LEP

Chris Garcia was appointed as the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership’s Chief Executive in June 2013.

Somerset-based Chris has a background in both public and private sector leadership roles and an in-depth knowledge of building economic development partnerships working with the public, private, education and voluntary sectors.

One of Chris’s first early senior roles was as a partner at KPMG, focusing on the private sector in the South West. He later ran his own successful family business, providing new technology and knowledge sharing support to both government departments and major technology firms.

Previously Chris also worked as the Director of Enterprise and Skills at the South West Regional Development Agency and for the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).

His senior management experience has included 13 years as a non-executive director of a significant charity and working closely with voluntary organisations across the West of England.

Chris is passionate about living in the South West and wants to ensure that Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay are equipped to work and succeed in a global economy, by driving economic growth and boosting jobs throughout the area.

Mike Matthews

Mike Matthews is the Managing Director of Lineal Software Solutions Ltd, a Barnstaple-based IT Support and software development company founded in 1983.

As the former Branch Chairman of the North Devon Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a private sector Director of North Devon+, and an advisor to the Employment Skills Board, Mike takes a keen interest in supporting education and skills training – and in the benefits to North Devon’s local economy and skills base. He is part of the campaign for wider access to superfast fibre-optic broadband in rural areas.

Mike is also an organiser of the international OMNISworld group of software developers, and lives in Loxhore where he is Chair of the Parish Council.

Philip Milton

Philip Milton was born in Barnstaple and established his own independent investment advisory and management business in 1985. Since then, it has grown into one of the largest regional firms and with a reputation for integrity and professionalism centred upon customer care and service. In December the firm relocated to new premises in Boutport

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SPEAKERS Street in Barnstaple to help with ongoing expansion and to accommodate the growing staff team which now numbers 27.

With amongst the highest levels of qualification in the industry, the company has expanded into discretionary wealth management, trusts, wills, probate and personal accountancy, all working together to create holistic and independent solutions for its growing clientele. The firm now manages in excess of £110 million on this basis and has solutions to look after clients with the smallest of means to the rather larger.

Philip is a real supporter of North Devon and works from Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel.

Philip is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and a Certified Financial Planner.

Adam Saunders

Adam is the man from the ‘cloud’. He might be a geek and you might not have heard of him before, but he is the guy some of the largest companies and agencies in the world call on when looking to do anything serious on the internet.

Adam started his first software company when he was just 16 years old and has built and sold more businesses over the years providing services and products in more than 150 different countries.

With all of that experience he now helps small businesses to find practical ways to grow and to overcome the stresses company owners commonly face.

Robert Zarywacz

Robert has brought his experience in corporate communications roles with British Airways and Baker & McKenzie and as Partner in his own communications business to his voluntary role as Chairman of COMBEbusiness.

He strives to champion businesses in North Devon at every opportunity, believing that the area’s business community consistently punches above its weight and needs to be recognised for this further afield. As Business Editor for the North Devon Journal, he created the idea of Made in North Devon, now one of the newspaper’s annual business awards categories.

Robert is Vice-Chairman of the National Campaign for Courtesy and a director of the SPACE, Ilfracombe’s new centre for the performing arts community, based at Emmanuel Church.

Robert is launching a collaborative venture – Project Shop – to support businesses wanting to develop, expand and harness their full potential.

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ACTIVITIES

Free advice on branding and design

PG Print + Office Services will be offering advice on branding and how to start out with an image that represents your company. If you get it right at the beginning, you will have a consistent and professional identity that suits your business. Advice will also be available on prices versus quality in printing. How much print should you order and what should you pay? Just go to the PG Print + Office Services stand.

Get a professional headshot photo for £19.95

Lighthouse Photography is offering professional headshot photographs for just £19.95 during the event. You can use these on your social media profiles, web sites and blogs. Just go to Lighthouse Photography’s stand for your photo to be taken.

North Devon+ ~ Leader 5 funding and market research advice

North Devon+ will be hosting ‘conversations’ throughout the event in the café. Two will be on the £2.3 million Leader 5 grant funding from Europe to help boost the rural economy in Torridge and North Devon.

Find out how funding can help increase farm productivity, support for micro and small enterprises and farm diversification as well as rural tourism and services, cultural and heritage activity and forestry productivity. The other two conversations will be on aspects of market research. Timings are: ➤➤ 10.30am ~ Market Research ➤➤ 11.30am ~ Leader Funding ➤➤ 2.00pm ~ Market Research ➤➤ 3.00pm ~ Leader Funding

OPEN NETWORKING

Meet new people and build new business relationships at our lunchtime open networking session. ➤➤ 12.30pm ~ 1.30pm

Free social media audits

Confused about how to present yourself in your social media profiles? Hashtag Marketing Solutions will be offering free social media audits through the day, giving advice on what to say about yourself and your business and how to say it. Just go to the Hashtag Marketing Solutions stand.

Free ukulele workshop taster sessions

Paul Clews will be running four free taster workshops in the foyer. Ukulele workshops are great team-building events. Book a place now by calling 07866 650015. Timings: ➤➤ 10.00 am ➤➤ 10.30 am ➤➤ ​11.00 am ➤➤ 11.30 am

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EXHIBITORS

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361 Energy CIC

@ 361energy w: 361energy.org t: 01271 863625 361 Energy is a social enterprise which aims to lower energy consumption and carbon emissions in North Devon. Our work includes advising residents on how to reduce energy bills and address fuel and water debt, developing community-owned energy projects and organising events like the 361 Energy Fair.

4You Lettings

w: 4youlettings.co.uk t: 01271 864044 a: 51 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9QB Following the successful launch of 4You Lettings in Ilfracombe, we have now opened an office in Bideford widening our coverage of rental properties and becoming the fastest growing letting agent in North Devon. Please contact Joy on 01271 864044 for more details on the great management services we offer you.

A1 Design Solutions

@A1DS_UK w: A1DS.co.uk t: 01271 862459 / 07790 862459 A1 Design Solutions is a leading design and consultancy firm based in Ilfracombe.

We work with clients large or small to achieve professional, high quality and cost-effective Building Design Solutions for Extensions, Conversions, Lighting & M&E designs, Planning applications etc.

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Applegate Marketplace

@Applegate_B2B w: applegate.co.uk t: 01271 852 000 Applegate is a B2B Marketplace connecting buyers with suppliers. Applegate promotes over 14 million products and services to 25,000 daily buyers. Buyers can source suppliers and raise Quick Quotes or Requests for Quotations using our new service, Applegate PRO. This system can deliver cost and time saving benefits for businesses.

Business First Network

@ the_bfn w: businessfirstnetwork.co.uk t: 07713 158283 Business First Network is the UK’s fastest growing business organisation. We exist to support, protect and grow our members business: Advice and assistance with business regulation and compliance; Access to essential business services at a competitive advantage; Promote your business for free and gain access to tender work around the UK.

The Carrier Group

@carriergroup w: carrierdirectmarketing.co.uk The Carrier Group is a marketing support service provider with 23 years of experience.

Our in-house call centre, design studio and mailing house provide a wide range of services to both the public and private sector including, call centre services, direct mail, print and design and email marketing.

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EXHIBITORS

Clevera

@CleveraAgency w: clevera.co.uk t: 01271 336275 Design, print, web, digital marketing, SEO, social – less is more!

COMBEbusiness

@COMBEbusiness w: combebusiness.co.uk t: 07971 176044 COMBEbusiness promotes business in the Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe area of North Devon. We are an independent, not-for-private-profit company run by volunteer business owners and are open to every business in the area.

@eyeskygroup w: eyeskygroup.com marketingluxuryproperty.com t: 0330 022 3633 We provide a range of professional UAV / Drone and other creative services for a variety of industries and business sectors including Real Estate Marketing, Mapping and Surveying, Agriculture and Superyacht Marketing. Our Marketing Luxury Property brand works with property agents in the South West to enhance property listings.

@flinthosts w: flinthosts.co.uk t: 08000 274362 a: Unit 3-4, The Candar, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DS Based in Ilfracombe, we provide Cloud Managed Servers with enterprise level security and excellent service at the heart of what we do. We’re experts in providing the right solutions for our clients, regardless of your industry, and we offer a fully bespoke service to match your requirements exactly – whether you

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Hashtag Marketing Solutions

@dcasburn t: 07403 390936 At HashTag we provide businesses with exceptional, tailored and bespoke Content as well as customised Social Media Marketing that works.

Hashtag Marketing Solutions is co-organiser of OPEN FOR BUSINESS and offering free social media audits during the day

Hele Corn Mill

Eye Sky Group

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@hele_mill w: helecornmill.com t: 01271 863185 / 07554 310176 a: Watermouth Road, Hele, Devon, EX34 9QY Winner of Devon Life’s ‘Best Tearoom Award 2013, 2014 & 2015’, Hele Corn Mill is a 16th century watermill, tearoom and tourist attraction. Cakes baked daily on the premises, some using our wholemeal stoneground flour. Our cream teas include traditional Devonshire Splits and Thunder and Lightning. Mill tours, kids puzzles and challenges. School groups and private visits welcome.

JD Commercial

@JDCommercialEst w: jd-commercial.co.uk t: 01237 424053 Commercial Property and Business Specialist offering straightforward advice and property solutions with over 20 years of experience in the North Devon Commercial Property market. Our team brings together a high quality client service accompanied with traditional and modern marketing methods.

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EXHIBITORS

Lighthouse Photography

@SteveNuth w: thelighthousestudios.co.uk t: 01271 328333 With over 10 years in professional photography and the creative industry, Steve Nuth’s expertise has helped numerous other photographers grow and succeed in their chosen field. He has become the South West’s favourite beauty photographer, having captured on camera over 500 ladies in the last four years.

Get a professional headshot photo for your social media profiles from Lighthouse Photography for £19.95 at OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Lineal Software Solutions Ltd

@LinealSoftware w: lineal.co.uk t: 01271 375999 Lineal Software Solutions Ltd is a multidiscipline IT company based in Barnstaple, North Devon, offering business IT support, servers & systems, telecommunications and business management software SQLWorks is Lineal’s leading software for accounting, customer relations management (CRM), stock control, manufacturing processes and more.

Marsdens Devon Cottages

@MarsdensCottage w: marsdens.co.uk t: 01271 813777 a: 2 The Square, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JB With over 350 holiday cottages and more than 40 years’ experience, Marsdens Devon Cottages understands how to get the most from letting your holiday property. Our local team offers a professional, personal and friendly service, plus all our properties are VisitEngland graded to give guests confidence when booking.

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Multiheat & Energy Systems

@infraredheating w: multiheat-energysystems.co.uk t: 01237 451759 a: Office 3, Bethany, Parkham Ash, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PS Living rurally we understand the need for affordable, easy-to-install and cheap-torun electric heating. Slim white infrared heating panels provide comfortable all round warmth, warming objects and people directly, just like the sun’s warmth, all from very little energy use, making your new heating system very cheap to run.

North Devon+

@northdevonplus w: northdevonplus.co.uk t: 01237 426426 North Devon+ is a non-profit organisation working with businesses, groups, education and communities across Northern Devon to drive economic growth. We support local businesses to start, develop and grow, driving prosperity, job creation and productivity. We do this through business support programmes as well as access to funding streams.

North Devon+ is hosting ‘conversations’ on Leader 5 funding & market research

One Ilfracombe

@oneilfracombe w: oneilfracombe.co.uk t: 01271 855318 a: The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 4AL One Ilfracombe brings together public, private and voluntary sector organisations to work together in partnership to improve the economy, health and living environment of Ilfracombe for the benefit of all. We believe that decisions affecting Ilfracombe should not be made remotely but should be made by local people who live, work and invest in the town.

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EXHIBITORS

Paul Clews Enterprises

@paulkclews w: paulclews888.weebly.com t: 07866 650015 Guitar, ukulele and bass guitar lessons in schools and private homes across North Devon, or the rest of the world using the internet, by qualified teacher. Guitar lessons can be acoustic or electric. The largest guitar and ukulele school in Devon provides top quality lessons, face to face, can also be given using Skype, Facetime & Google Hangouts.

Paul Clews is offering free ukulele workshop taster sessions during the day

PG Print + Office Services

@PaulaGood2 w: pgprintandofficeservices.co.uk t: 01271 855814 a: Ilfracombe 25 years supplying professional services for all print and office support requirements: document preparation, proofreading, print and mailing services, including discounted postage. Dedicated secretarial services are also available, either remotely or for the occasional office-based requirement.

PG Print + Office Service is offering free advice on branding and print during OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Philip J Milton & Company plc

w: www.miltonpj.net t: 01271 344300 a: Choweree House, 21 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP North Devon’s leading, most qualified Independent Financial Advisers and Investment Managers providing full financial advice and also offering Accountancy and Taxation assistance along with Will Writing, Trusts, Estates and Probate services. We manage over £110 million discretionally on behalf of our clients in ISAs, Portfolios, Pensions and Bonds.

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Project Shop

@projectshopuk w: projectshop.uk When you don’t know how to sort what’s holding your business back, the Project Shop fixes it for you. From accounting to customer service and marketing, we home in on what matters and apply our expertise to make things run smoothly. Tell us what you need doing in your business to enter our £25 Amazon voucher prize draw.

Project Shop is co-organiser of OPEN FOR BUSINESS

South West Office Supplies

@swofficesupply w: www.swofficesupplies.co.uk t: 01271 889337 South West Office Supplies, your friendly local office supplies company serving North Devon and the whole of the UK. Outstanding award-winning customer service and advice will ensure we supply you with the right product at a price to suit. Try us and you will not be disappointed.

Taylors Solicitors

w: taylors-law.co.uk t: 01271 812811 (Braunton) 01271 864134 (Ilfracombe) a: 4 The Square, Braunton, EX33 2JD 8 Church Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AJ Friendly, efficient legal advice and assistance with property transactions, wills, trusts, probate, injury claims, disputes and business advice. See the link on our website for reviews from satisfied clients and ask us about our initial FREE ADVICE service.

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OPEN NETWORKING 12.30pm ~ 1.30pm throughout the building Make new contacts & build new relationships

EXHIBITORS

Tim Lamerton Photography

@TimLamerton w: timlamertonphoto.uk t: 01271 879660 Fun, relaxed and professional, I live in Ilfracombe and work across North Devon. Available for Weddings, Lifestyle and Event photography, I would be delighted to discus your photography wishes and provide you with an individual, no obligation quote. Please see website timlamertonphoto.uk for more information.

Travel Counsellors: Clare Flint w: travelcounsellors.co.uk/clare.flint t: 01271 828990 / 0845 0587553 / 07710 567043 a: Lonsdale House, High Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0EP Clare Flint is an independent travel agent with many years of experience providing financially bonded trips for both Holiday and Business Travel. She can offer a 30day credit account for regular business travellers as well as airfares worldwide in all classes. Clare prides herself on being approachable, efficient, discreet and friendly.

Watermouth Cove Cottages

w: watermouth-cove-cottages.co.uk t: 01271 883931 a: Lonsdale House, High Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0EP Watermouth Cove Cottages are a group of eight pretty self-catering holiday cottages, built in the 17th century and once the coaching houses and stables of Watermouth Castle. Watermouth Cove Cottages are situated beside the castle grounds, just 200 yards from the cove, harbour and South West coastal path between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe.

Pets are welcome.

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EVENTS 2016

A selection of local events taking place in 2016 28 March ~ RNLI & Chambercombe Manor Easter Egg Events 22-24 April ~ Ilfracombe Film Festival 29 Apr-2 May ~ Landmark Beer & Music – free festival 30 Apr-8 May ~ North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival 7-8 May ~ Ilfracombe Art Trail 8 May ~ Vintage Motorcycle ‘Scrumpy’ Run 25-29 May ~ Forces March (5 marathons in 5 days) 4-10 June ~ Ilfracombe Golf Club Open Week 5 June ~ Fore Street Big Lunch 11-19 ~ June Victorian Celebration 18 June ~ Gig Regatta 15-17 ~ July All Things Morris, including car show 16 July ~ MS Princendam cruise ship in port 16 July ~ North Devon Street Food Awards 30 July ~ South West Birdman including RNLI sea rescue 7 August ~ Flower & Craft Show 20 August ~ Lundy Yacht Race 26-29 Aug ~ Sunwest Beer & Music – free festival 28 August ~ Ilfracombe Carnival 29 August ~ Mini Madness 2-4 Sept ~ Sea Ilfracombe maritime festival 4 Sept ~ Ilfracombe Triathlon 10 Sept ~ North Devon MAG Bike Show Event information For more details of these and more events see: Combe Martin ~ visitcombemartin.co.uk Ilfracombe ~ visitilfracombe.co.uk Woolacombe ~ woolacombetourism.co.uk

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