Rural Entrepreneur Live 2015 Show Guide by Fortem International

COUNTRY HOUSE BUSINESS INNOVATION LIVE

EVENT GUIDE & PLANNER 2015

2015

INSPIRING RURAL ENTREPRENEURS CROCODILE FARMING TREEHOUSE WEDDINGS SNOW SLOPES DISC GOLF FLOATING GLAMPSITES BORROW A CASTLE SNAIL FARMING 5* CATTERIES MISCANTHUS FARM FINE DINING SEGWAY RACING HAUNTED FARM TOURS SPECIALIST LIQUORS AERIAL FILMING EQUINE EXCURSIONS AND MUCH MORE...

A WORLD OF IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR LAND MORE PROFITABLE 11TH & 12TH

NOVEMBER

10AM - 5PM NEC BIRMINGHAM

150 SEMINARS 300 SUPPLIERS EXPERT ADVICE

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thelandsman is delighted to be partnering with The Farm Business Innovation show. This event provides a fascinating insight into what the future of landowning and farming might look like, and will be of special interest for those with a splash of creativity and looking to do something just a little bit different. It is the perfect forum for those seeking ideas about what opportunities exist, how they can be financed and for general advice and I am personally thrilled to be part of it.

Rebecca Hacker, thelandsman

A WORLD OF IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR LAND MORE PROFITABLE Hello and welcome to Farm Business Innovation 2015, the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only trade show dedicated to providing farmers and land owners with guidance in rural business and land diversification.

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FARM BUSINESS INNOVATION Farm Business Innovation 2015 is the most comprehensive and interactive event around dedicated to offering farmers, smallholders, land and estate owners and rural entrepreneurs the guidance, inspiration, supplies and resources they need to diversify and generate new forms of income from their land.

INSPIRING RURAL ENTREPRENEURS

COUNTRY HOUSE BUSINESS INNOVATION The event is packed with exhibitors, seminars and live features, all of which are dedicated to providing inspiration and navigation in helping you make the most out of your farm, rural space, open land or country house

The Farm Business Innovation show is an exhibition and conference totally unique in its content and output; quite simply, there’s no other spectacle like it. Specifically catering for all farmers, smallholders, land owners and anyone with an interest in rural business, the event is packed with exhibitors, seminars and live features, all of which are dedicated to providing inspiration and navigation in helping you make the most out of your farm, rural space, open land or country house. Running side-by-side with Farm Business Innovation is the Country House Business Innovation show, the event which will inspire and educate country house owners on diversifying their land, and Holiday Park Expo, the number one exhibition inspiring holiday park owners to put their park on the map.

This show guide provides you with everything you could possibly need to know about the show, so you can plan your visit in advance and ensure you don’t miss what you want to see. Starting with the essential speakers on the next page and moving on to detail every available workshop, seminar and exhibitor, you’ll find a huge variety of things to do and see during your stay with us. If you have available land to diversify, want to generate new streams of revenue from your country house or learn about money making opportunities from rural areas, attending this exclusive event could be one of the most rewarding decisions you make, and won’t just change your land, but your fortunes as well.

Country House Business Innovation is the nation’s biggest event around committed to providing the guidance, education, suppliers and opportunities needed by country house owners, land owners and rural entrepreneurs to generate new income streams from their estate or period property.

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HOLIDAY PARK & RESORT INNOVATION Holiday Park Innovation is an entirely unique event for land, outdoor leisure attraction and holiday park owners striving for success in one of the most vibrant and competitive sectors in British business today, and we’ve assembled the most exciting new products, suppliers and ideas around and put them all under one roof.

We look forward to seeing you at the show.

INNOVATION

WILLIAM WATKINS FOUNDER & OWNER, RADNOR HILLS

THE RADNOR HILLS JOURNEY

ALSO SPEAKING ON THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 6 AT 16:15 - 16:45

William Watkins is the MD and the man behind the Radnor Hills empire. Join him as he provides a hugely entertaining recount of how they went from humble beginnings to a business producing 175 million bottles.

INSPIRATION FOR YOUR LAND FROM EXPERTS Farm Business Innovation will deliver the finest line-up of speakers working in the rural business sector and agriculture. Our keynote schedule will provide you with an unsurpassable depth of knowledge and insight to help you transform your land to bring in more money.

When William returned to the family farm in Wales in 1988 after reading Agriculture, Food and Marketing at Newcastle University, he realised that his father was doing a perfectly fine job farming and that he was slightly surplus to requirement. After a year of farming he was awarded a farm diversification grant and this allowed him to buy a small machine that produced couplets of water for the airline industry. He bought the machine, packed some boxes, said goodbye to his mum and dad and set off to Heathrow Airport to sell them, and with that the Radnor Hills story began.

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 1 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 1

During his 30 minutes, William will tell the story of how he turned a traditional farming business producing sheep, cattle, and cereals into one producing water, tonics and juices. He will mention some of the greatest challenges and ups and downs of that journey, creating a manufacturing business in a very rural setting.

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Richard will present a high-level insight into how a lender will appraise a lending proposal and some of the key omissions that are often identified.

12:30 - 13:00

13:15 - 13:45

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 1 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Alexander will give an account of the Dunning family story; how they opened the only independent services on the M6 and the 40-year journey that culminated with the opening of Gloucester Services. Alexander will explain the company philosophy, what makes it unique and its plans for the future. He will explain his buying policy, who inspires him and how the company has changed the lives of so many producers.

FARM SHOP BUYER, WESTMORLAND 4

14:45 - 15:15

When it comes to business advice, it pays to listen to people who have a track record of unique success and experience; people who have demonstrated again and again a natural talent for rising to the top, whatever the circumstances. We’re proud to bring you an unrivalled selection of the very finest farm business, land and estate owners and professionals, delivering an essential mix of advice, ideas, and inspiration across various rural business sectors, from camping, glamping and equestrian to case studies of successful and inspirational stories of diversification. The next few pages detail every keynote speaker and their seminars so that you can make sure you don’t miss the session that’s imperative to you, and if your hot topic isn’t covered, don’t forget to check out the full seminar schedule later in this guide for more chances to hear first-hand from the experts that can change your business fortunes. Don’t miss out! Get there early.

RICHARD NEWELL HEAD OF AGRICULTURE, SANTANDER

ANTONIO PALADINO FOUNDER, BIO AQUA FARM

AQUAPONICS: THE FUTURE OF FARMING

Antonio Paladino is co-founder of Bioaqua Farm and the brains behind the system. He runs regular courses at the farm and consults in aquaponics.

Antonio comes from a farming and lake fishing region in the North of Italy where he trained as a chef to then build a career in London, working in five star hotels and fine dining restaurants to private event catering, including members the Royal Family and top celebrities. Sixteen years later his mission for fresher high quality ingredients sustainably farmed drove him to build the biggest aquaponic trout farm in Europe to date, creating a unique business model that includes selling the freshest local veg and gourmet food, to education and consultancy on how to build and manage your own aquaponic farm. He’s since gained attention globally and from media including the BBC.

WHAT A LENDER WILL WANT TO KNOW Earlier this year, Richard Newell became Santander UK’s Head of Agriculture, a role which sees him set the strategic agenda for a team of agriculture relationship directors who work with local agriculture businesses across the UK in order to develop new customer relationships Richard has spent 30 years in banking with three internationally represented banks. He also has recent experience as an external consultant outside banking, assisting clients with the creation of lending requests and business plans. His background covers many aspects of banking and has specialised in credit risk. Richard has been fully engaged with the agricultural sector since 2003.

ALEXANDER EVANS

A FARMER’S JOURNEY FROM SERVICE STATION TO FINE FOOD RETAILER Alexander has been involved with fine food retailing since he got a Christmas job at Harrods Foodhall back in 1979 and ended up staying there for the next 17 years.

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 1 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Bioaqua Farm is the first commercial aquaponic farm in the UK growing fruit, vegetables and rearing rainbow trout in the most sustainable and innovative way in their biosymbiotic system. Antonio Paladino, co-founder and creator of their unique hybrid system, will explore how aquaponics works and the benefits of this application. Come and find out why it plays a part in the future of farming.

15:30 - 16:00

Moving to Cumbria, Alexander first managed a fine food hamper business, set up a food shop for Made in Cumbria, before joining Westmorland Ltd and setting up the first farm shop on the motorway network at Tebay on the M6. He now manages a supplier base of over 300 specialist producers. From 2000 to 2004, Alexander helped to open the Rheged Centre, a 90,000 square foot visitor attraction hidden under a grass roof on the edge of the Lake District, as well as two farmshops back at Tebay. Then in 2014, a sister for Tebay. Gloucester Services, situated on the M5 (northbound), is the company’s second motorway service area and is set to do for the South what Tebay has done for the North. Like its sister, Tebay Services, Gloucester Services will continue to innovate in its industry by championing its locality through the homemade food service in its cafes, its farm shops and its community involvement. The business anticipates working with around 130 local (within 30 miles) and over 70 regional producers.

TOM DIXON

SIMON DODD

MD, SAWDAY’S CANOPY & STARS”

GLAMPING 2020... A JOURNEY INTO THE CANOPY AND BEYOND As chief of the UK’s leading glamping and outdoor holiday accommodation provider, Tom Dixon stands as one of the most prominent experts in this luxurious form of camping. Tom Dixon is Managing Director of Sawday`s Canopy & Stars. Founded in 2010, Canopy & Stars, part of Alastair Sawday`s, is the UK`s leading glamping and outdoor holiday accommodation provider; a letting agency for treehouses, cabins, yurts and other beautiful spaces. Tom is responsible for the curation of the Canopy & Stars collection and provides consultancy and advice to owners seeking to set up glamping sites. As well as having something unique about it, and of course, being run by warm and friendly hosts, each place has plenty of touches that make it a special space: wood-burning stoves, hand delivered breakfast hampers, tree-top bathtubs, new things to learn and plenty of opportunity to play. Whether you’re searching for anything from a romantic weekend to a family week away, then hopefully you’ll find something that tickles your fancy within their collection. Tree-houses, yurts, converted horsetrucks, cabins and even an Iron Age roundhouse or two...

HEAD OF OPERATIONS, RIVER COTTAGE

THE MAN BEHIND THE RIVER COTTAGE FARM In 2010, while operating the catering in Regents Park, Simon Dodd was lured down to Devon to become River Cottage’s Head of Operations. For two years, Simon and the directors of the company worked hard to grow the business to a point that RCHQ could stand alone

TIM REES

FOUNDER & OWNER QUALITY UNEARTHED LTD

RENTING YOUR ACCOMMODATION - GO IT ALONE VS. PAY FOR HELP Leading a rental agency with the highest standards of quality has given Tim Rees expert knowledge in successfully building self-catering accommodation. Tim Rees is the Managing Director of Quality Villas, Quality Cottages and Quality Unearthed, three self-catering agencies representing nearly 1000 properties at the quality end of accommodation in Wales, England, France, Italy and Morocco. With focus on e-commerce, Tim takes an WEDNESDAY overview of the current SEMINAR HALL 5 market and its likely movements in the medium term. SEMINAR

SNAPSHOT

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 5 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Tom will provide thoughts on what’s next and where the industry is going. A review of the UK glamping market including key trends, insights and opportunities for farms and country estates. Particular focus will be on the unique business potential of tree-houses, including a number of case studies and considerations for those exploring this kind of diversification. Discover some of the more unusual spaces popping up within this niche sector and get some new inspiration to create your own special space.

14:45 - 15:15 6

You have bought or built your self-catering accommodation - it now needs to become financially sustainable and successful. Do you embark upon the marketing, sales and accounts element alone and take all the risk and all the reward, or utilise the help of an agent or some balance of them both? We will discuss the pros and cons of different strategies in a digital world.

13:15 - 13:45

as a business. Having got to this point in 2012, the building promptly burnt down. The biggest achievement in Simon’s career to date was to lead the response from the team at Park Farm that resulted in re-opening the business three weeks later in a hand built and bespoke designed marquee. This ultimately saved the business and led to the decision to build their state of the art cookery school.

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 1 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT How we at River Cottage have converted 64 acres of land, unfarmed for 20 years, back into productive organic pastureland and allotments/kitchen gardens. Building up the cookery school/event business creates the income to pay for the farm and gardens which is just as important to us as the business side. Simon’s seminar will focus on the development of the business, farm and gardens from 2010 to the present day and beyond.

This now sits alongside the original barn, also brought back to its former glory, and enables them to teach world class, award-winning courses. Prior to this, Simon spent 20 years in London working in and eventually running restaurants in the West End, primarily around Covent Garden.

MARK JAGGER

12:30 - 13:00

BQP

AN INSIGHT INTO THE PORK SUPPLY CHAINS INTO WAITROSE Waitrose’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards possible within their supply chain has ensured they stand apart in the estimations of the farmers they work with. Mark Jagger explains why. Mark has worked in the livestock industry from an early age, starting on a dairy farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Moving onto beef and sheep in North Wales, he then started working within the pig industry three decades ago, and has worked with BQP for 22 years on the finishing team. Mark will provide a fascinating insight into Waitrose’s acclaimed supply chain, having carried out a significant level of work with the company during his career within the pig industry.

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 1 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT A review of BQP / Dalefoods and their supply chain into Waitrose. How BQP are growing the supply chain in a decreasing UK pig market.

11:45 - 12:15

TOBY SAWDAY

MD, SAWDAY’S

B&B AND SELF-CATERING: A VIEW INTO THE FUTURE Toby is MD of Sawday`s, a membership business that promotes and supports 4,500 special, quirky, characterful B&Bs, self-catering, hotels, inns, pubs and glamping sites across Europe.

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 3 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Offering B&B and selfcatering has long been an important supplement to agricultural incomes. But the landscape is fast changing. Technological developments, everchanging demands from guests and a phenomenally cluttered market are just some of the challenges. This seminar will point out some of the major trends and how to navigate them, demonstrate how technology can support your accommodation business and look at some case studies of people who’ve done a great job at making the most, commercially, of this new landscape.

Now twenty years old, the family business is known for inspecting and selecting only the most special places and has transitioned from being a guidebook publishing company to a digitally-led membership organisation. It includes the brand Canopy & Stars, a booking agent for special glamping sites.

12:30 - 13:00 7

NIGEL PADBURY

ANDY JOHNSON OWNER, JOHNSONS OF OLDHURST

PREMIUM CROPS LTD

EXTRACTING VALUE FROM ARABLE ROTATIONS WITH SPECIALITY CROPS Nigel Padbury plays an integral role within Premium Crops, the UK’s leading specialist arable merchant for the UK. As Premium Crops’ Seed and Marketing Manager, Nigel’s duties involves; liaison with plant breeders, sourcing and testing new species and varieties for novel markets; seed production; and contract production of crops such as high erucic rapeseed, borage and Ahiflower, to meet the demands of the company`s oil customers and other end users.

UK’S FIRST CROCODILE FARMER Andy Johnson’s Nile crocodiles may not be the most traditional of farm animals, but their presence has turned out to be a big hit with both family and customers. Andy is passionate about his crocodiles, and whilst he admits his breeding programme is ambitious, he believes it has the potential to become a standalone business. To this day, Andy continues the Johnson family’s work in refining and developing traditional farming methods with the aim of bringing their customers the finest fresh meat and home grown products possible.

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 5

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 6

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT

Some of the UK`s most familiar arable crops can deliver considerably more value by selecting species and varieties that best meet market needs. Whether it is oilseed rape with a different fatty acid spectrum, wheat with improved protein quality, linseed with higher omega-3 levels, or the brand new crop, Ahiflower, the management of these crops is frequently identical to the equivalent commodity crop but the return per hectare is considerably higher.

Navigating the highs and lows of farming in the UK can be a daunting, life-changing and at times demoralising experience. Keeping the faith and your passion for this industry when it throws everything it has at you is a skill that people not in agriculture often underestimate. By being willing to take a gamble, go with innovative and new ideas and work hard on all aspects of any new venture you can help ensure that not only you continue, but farming itself continues for another generation.

12:30 - 13:00

PREMIUM CROPS LTD THE CAMPING AND CARAVANNING CLUB

DAMIEN FIELD DIVERSIFY BY OPERATING A CERTIFICATED SITE WITH THE CAMPING AND CARAVANNING CLUB Successful diversification into camping brings with it an abundance of rewards. Damien Field provides you with details on how you can find your opportunity with the world’s best known camping club – a Club with over 500,000 members. Working for The Camping and Caravanning Club for over a decade, Damien Field, Exempted Camping Manager, has years of experience in providing guidance and knowledge to help

14:45 - 15:15

landowners establish small profitable campsites and be part of The Camping and Caravanning Club’s growing network of Certificated Sites. The Camping and Caravanning Club is the largest and oldest Club in the world for all forms of camping, having been created over 100 years ago. It has over 100 award-winning sites throughout the UK and, through a partnership with the Forestry Commission, Camping in the Forest now runs a further 16 camping and caravanning sites. The Club’s perennial popularity shows no sign of ceasing; its huge membership base is testament to this, as well as the 3 million plus campers who have experienced the Club’s quality Club sites and the 1600 smaller Certificated Sites situated throughout the UK, and with the Club’s historic mission and famous spirit, its popularity amongst the population of camping enthusiasts will only continue to grow stronger.

ROGER ALLONBY

DAVID SMITH

DEFRA, RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Roger Allonby is a prominent figure in supporting rural business and community development, ensuring our world-class food and farming industry retains vital support and maintaining a healthy and thriving rural economy.

FOUNDER & OWNER, BREWING SERVICES & CONSULTANCY LTD

DESIGN AND OPERATION OF A MICROBREWERY Implementing your own microbrewery can distinguish you from the competition, but such a move requires serious considerations. David Smith is established as one of the UK`s leading Brewing Consultants working specifically in the craft and micro brewing sector of the brewing industry. After working for a large brewery in Yorkshire, David left to start his own consultancy business in 1988 and for almost thirty years he has worked with many of the best known small independent breweries in the UK. In that time he has helped to establish over 150 breweries around the UK and a number abroad. He continues to work with a large number of breweries to help improve product quality and consistency and provide training for their brewing staff. Many of these micro-breweries are the result of successful farm diversification projects.

Roger is currently the Rural Payment Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rural Development Programme for England Area Lead for the East and West Midlands, working with a wide range of public and private partnerships to implement the available grant schemes in response to local need. Roger has over 16 years of experience in a wide range of regional economic development and regeneration roles, developing and implementing grant schemes to enable growth.

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 1 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT The Rural Development Programme for England has launched some, and is in the process of launching additional, support for rural businesses (grants, training and advisory services). The seminar will provide a brief overview of the types of support that are currently or will soon be available, and how people can access.

14:00 - 14:30

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 7 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT This presentation will give information and guidance to landowners who may be interested in diversifying and operating a campsite with The Camping and Caravanning Club - the largest Club of its kind in the world. Come and hear how the Club can help you generate additional income, through our `hand-holding` application process with continued support for the lifetime of your site.

11:00 - 11:30

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 4 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT A brief look at the major considerations for the buildings and services required when looking to install and operate a new microbrewery and the types of equipment that best suits the needs of the small brewery operator.

14:45 - 15:15 9

SARAH RILEY

INSPIRED CAMPING

THINKING OF STARTING A GLAMPING BUSINESS? THEN THIS SEMINAR IS FOR YOU Sarah Riley is a consultant, trainer and independent glamping industry expert with no affiliations with any specific companies or brands.

ALSO SPEAKING ON THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 5 AT 11:45 - 12:15

She is also the founder of the most comprehensive course for luxury camping and glamping the outdoor industry has ever seen, to help give new businesses the launch pad they need to set up their ideas quickly and jump ahead of the competition. In partnership with Inspired Camping, it has been developed as an online course with explanation videos and detailed information to support learners through every step of the process, releasing some very profitable trade secrets and helping new businesses to thrive.

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 5 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Sarah Riley is a glamping expert, passionate about the industry and helping people ensure their glamping business gets off to the right start. In this seminar she will explain the income potential linked to offering a glamping service, evidence of the market size available to new businesses, highlight the expectations of today’s glamping customers and examine key factors for success in this growing market.

11:45 - 12:15

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT

THE ARTISAN FOOD TRAIL

SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING ON AN EVEN SMALLER BUDGET Graham is one of the co-founders of the multi-award winning Artisan Food Trail and Creative Director of the design agency childsdesign, and has worked in design and marketing for nearly 30 years. He`s worked with some of the biggest brands around and brings his experiences with them to smaller businesses, helping them to refine their brand offering with limited budgets, create customer visibility online and offline and increasing their sales. Through the Artisan Food Trail, Graham and his co-founder, partner and wife, Lisa, help

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 5 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Often forgotten or budgeted for in a new business, getting your name out there should be a first priority. We look at how online marketing and social media can get you seen by your prospective customers and clients. Your business can hold its own amongst much bigger businesses with much bigger budgets. All it takes is a little time and effort, a simple strategy and a want to win.

promote small artisan food businesses to potential customers, working with a number of them on their brand development and support through other important business services. Their own multi-award winning business started on a budget of less than £50!

14:45 - 15:15

WILLIAM CRACROFT-ELEY

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 8

TIGER TEA

GRAHAM CHILDS

Growing the perennial energy crop, miscanthus, offers greater security of high annual net margin than almost any other crop, while reducing working capital and overhead costs. But what else can the liberation of time management and resource deliver? Suited to marginal land, with minimal resource requirements, diversifying into this crop means low inputs and high returns. His seminar will allow you to seriously explore the opportunity miscanthus presents.

14:00 - 14:30

MISCANTHUS – PROFIT, CERTAINTY, SECURITY AND OPPORTUNITY IN VOLATILE TIMES William Cracroft-Eley is the Chairman of Terravesta, the miscanthus specialists who manage all aspects of miscanthus supply, from crop production through to processing and sale to end users. Since planting miscanthus at home in 2006 and realising its excellent potential as a highly profitable and high yielding perennial crop, on marginal land, William has made it his mission to bring order and transparency to miscanthus supply.

ALSO SPEAKING ON THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 2 AT 13:15 - 13:45

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 4 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT In this seminar, Bella will look at the three stages in creating a successful glamping business: Planning, both in terms of gaining planning permission and writing a business plan; design & marketing, building your accommodation & site, defining your offer and communicating these to your future guests; running the business, the team and their roles, managing changeover day, and ensuring guests want to return!

11:00 - 11:30

LEARNINGS FROM LONGLANDS: SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL GLAMPING BUSINESS

BELLA GIVEN LONGLANDS

With 18 years of marketing experience working on brands such a Beefeater Gin, Solpadeine & Hedex, Snack a Jacks and Huggies nappies, plus two of her own businesses, Bella knows how to create and market brands. And after four seasons of developing and growing Longlands, she knows how to set up, build and run a successful glamping business; Longlands had an occupancy of 95% in its first year, produced a turnover of almost £200k in year two and is generating an operating profit almost twice that of the business plan!

JOHN TUCKER & STUART HOLM TREES AND WOODS – A FARMER’S FRIEND OR FOE? With Woodland Creation, both John Tucker and Stuart Holm are helping to create thousands of new woodlands across the country, working with volunteers and landowners to unlock the benefits of natural woodlands and enriching landscapes for future generations. John Tucker is a Chartered Forester with 30 years’ experience in multipurpose woodland management. He has worked for the Woodland Trust for twenty years and is currently Director of Woodland Creation, with a particular focus on working with private landowners across the UK. John’s experience in forestry and arboriculture is valuable in his role of seeking out innovative mechanisms to increase UK woodland cover, with a strong focus on native tree cover. Stuart Holm has extensive knowledge and experience of the benefits of trees on farmland. Following 11 years working as a Farm Conservation Adviser, Stuart is now in his fifth year with the Woodland Trust as a Woodland Creation Adviser.

THE WOODLAND TRUST The Woodland Trust has created thousands of hectares of new woodland across the UK to help assist our natural environment with the many threats and challenges it now faces. In order to help wildlife and make our landscapes more resilient, the creation of areas with new native trees and woods becomes imperative. The Trust works closely with farmers and landowners to help them obtain the benefits that trees can bring to their land and their businesses, as well as highlight the wider environmental benefits they offer. Some examples of benefits include helping to reduce soil erosion, providing shade and shelter, reducing runoff and increasing pollinators. Additional benefits include creating valuable habitats for wildlife, growing your own firewood, and even opportunities for additional income and business diversification. The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity championing native woods and trees. Over the years, they have worked with farmers from varying sectors to better understand the ways in which trees can work with their land to benefit both their businesses and the environment. Thanks to generous funding, the Trust is able to offer free advice, thoughtfully designed planting schemes and subsidised trees to farmers and landowners interested in increasing tree cover on their land.

STUART IS ALSO SPEAKING

THURSDAY HALL 1 11:00 - 11:30

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 1 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Most landowners will have trees and woods on their holding. Some might regard them as a nuisance; others might see them as offering a wide range of benefits to their current farming system. John Tucker, Director of Woodland Creation at the Woodland Trust will use his insight and experience to highlight how to emphasise the positive impacts that trees and woods can offer, and minimise the negatives.

16:15 - 16:45

CAROLINE ROBINSON

CLEAR MAPPING COMPANY

7 EASY WAYS TO SURPRISE AND DELIGHT YOUR VISITORS WITH MAPS

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT

In 1998, Caroline trained in information design including wayfinding and signage at Falmouth University. Caroline worked for an international toy company and then for a local ecology/landscape company, setting up Clear Mapping Company in 2011. Caroline is a member of the British Cartographic Society, where she publishes, lectures and been commended for cartographic design. Caroline is passionate about the countryside and supporting rural businesses in her role as FSB Chair for West Cornwall. She is interested in making places accessible and as sustainable as possible for all visitors. The office overlooks the Penryn River, where you can visit by car, bus or boat. The kettle is always on if you would like to get in touch!

DEBORAH HEATHER

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 4

Encouraging visitors to book a holiday with you in a rural area can be slightly daunting, when with some online maps, a blank space is where your beautiful establishment should be. Caroline will walk you through 7 easy ways to encourage more visitors - through good use of maps - as well as ways to make their stay as enjoyable as possible. We’ll be looking particularly at accessibility for your visitors online and on-site, saving time for you during the busy season.

11:45 - 12:15

JO COWDEROY

QUALITY IN TOURISM

UK VINEYARDS ASSOCIATION

GUEST SATISFACTION VERSUS GUEST HAPPINESS Deborah is the Business Development Director for Quality in Tourism. Her role is to drive customer satisfaction, retention and new business into the schemes whilst continuously looking at development and adding value to the assessments in order to continuously improve the service of its membership. Coming from a hospitality background, Deborah spent 15 years in sales, marketing and revenue management followed by 10 years as a General Manager of hotels. She has worked for privately owned and corporate properties/owners and has opened two successful properties.

DIVERSIFYING INTO VINES? GUIDE TO ESTABLISHING A VINEYARD Jo Cowderoy is the General Secretary of the UK Vineyards Association and has been involved with English wine production since the mid 1980s while studying Agriculture at University of London’s Wye College. With her winemaker husband, Jo produced some of the first sparkling wines in England. Over the years she has gained a wide range of experience in the vineyard and winery, teaching and wine judging, export sales and marketing.

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 8 THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 7

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Quality in Tourism is the assessment service working on behalf of Visit England, awarding star ratings and accolades. The seminar will focus on the “state of play” and the need to continuously improve in order to drive the success and longevity of your business. Anyone with holiday accommodation should attend if they want tips and discussions on continually improving their service offering.

14:45 - 15:15 12

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT This seminar will give an overview of the growth of wine production in the UK and provide a guide to the costs of establishing and managing a vineyard, the importance of site selection and soil, and consideration of the business options with the end product.

14:00 - 14:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS Welcome to Farm Business Innovation’s panel sessions, an opportunity for you to listen to, interact and benefit from the knowledge, insight and experience of industry leaders as they discuss the current key issues within the planning processes involved in your farm or rural business. Join our panel of experts for a frank discussion about the potential and pitfalls when making a planning application. Each panelist will bring their own unique insight as they discuss the most popular applications in 2015 and how to guarantee the best chance of success.

WEDNESDAY | 11:45 - 12:15 SEMINAR HALL 2

HEAD OF PLANNING, CLA

FENELLA COLLINS

Fenella provides advice to CLA members on planning law and policy. Her role is to research, develop and promote CLA policy with regards to planning issues as they affect rural areas, and designated areas too. Fenella’s particular policy challenge is to devise better ways of achieving more rational and flexible planning policies for rural areas.

BARRY DAVIES

CHARTERED SURVEYOR, DAVIES & CO

Barry has over 25 years’ experience in private practice and acts on behalf of clients in regard to securing planning permission for farms and businesses specific to rural leisure and tourism, commercial, warehousing offices and industrial, and also residential and commercial land negotiating promotion and option agreements on behalf of landowner.

DIRECTOR, KERNON COUNTRYSIDE CONSULTANTS LTD

TONY KERNON Tony has specialised in agricultural, equestrian and rural planning matters for 28 years and works nationwide advising landowners and farmers, as well as local planning authorities, on the need for new essential workers’ dwellings, farm and equestrian buildings, farm diversification, changes of use and a wide range of related planning matters.

Barry Davies Chartered Surveyor, Davies & Co Fenella Collins Head Of Planning, CLA Ken Gorman MD, KPG Design Associates Ltd Stephen Locke Director, Stephen Locke Associates

THURSDAY | 11:00 - 11:30 SEMINAR HALL 4 Barry Davies Chartered Surveyor, Davies & Co Ken Gorman MD, KPG Design Associates Ltd Joanne Russell Director, Barton Willmore Tony Kernon Director, Kernon Countryside Consultants Ltd

LIMITED SPACES

SPACES AT THIS PANEL DISCUSSION ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED SO GET THERE EARLY TO ENSU RE YOUR SEAT!

JOANNE RUSSELL

DIRECTOR, BARTON WILLMORE

Joanne is a Director at Barton Willmore’s Solihull office. She has project led a wide range of planning schemes. Joanne has worked on behalf of both public and private sector clients with projects including residential development, commercial and mixed-use developments. She is a seasoned speaker and panellist specialising in the subjects of land promotion and securing allocations for development.

MD, KPG DESIGN ASSOCIATES LTD

KEN GORMAN

Kenneth Gorman is the Managing Director of KPG Design Associates, a team of professional, qualified practitioners with over 30 years’ experience in dealing with local planning authorities in every aspect of local authority planning and development control, from initial feasibility to project completion. Originally formed in 1982, the practice changed its name in 2011 to KPG Design Associates in order to better reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of the practice.

STEPHEN LOCKE ASSOCIATES

STEPHEN LOCKE

Stephen Locke is an experienced Rural Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Town Planner with over 23 years in practice. He has considerable expertise in all forms of land use and rural development with projects including equestrian developments, rural tourism, renewable energy projects, commercial rural building conversions, visitor attractions and rural dwellings.

COUNTRY HOUSE BUSINESS INNOVATION

2015

BUSINESS INSPIRATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COUNTRY HOUSE AND ESTATE OWNERS

TWEET AT US! #COUNTRYBIZ @CH_INNOVATION

Welcome to the show! The UK’s only exhibition dedicated towards the country estate owners looking to diversify their land and seeking the ideas, suppliers and products to transform your business into the success they dream of.

house or learn about money making opportunities from rural areas, attending this exclusive event could be one of the most rewarding decisions you make, and won’t just change your business, but your fortunes as well.

Country House Business Innovation is the biggest and most comprehensive event of its kind for country estate owners and entrepreneurs striving for success in one of the most exciting and competitive sectors in British business today, and we’ve assembled the most exciting new products, services and ideas around to put under one roof just for you.

We look forward to seeing you at the show.

We’ve also pulled together some of the most forward thinking business minds in the industry to share their ideas, knowledge and secrets to help you start, grow, or improve your country park business.

dedicated to providing farmers and land owners with guidance in rural business and land diversification, and Holiday Park and Resort Innovation, the number one event which will inspire and educate holiday park owners in putting their business on the map. This show guide provides you with everything you could possibly need to know about the show, so you can plan your visit in advance and ensure you don’t miss what you want to see. Starting with the essential speakers on the next page and moving on to detail every available workshop, seminar and exhibitor, you’ll find a huge variety of things to do and see during your stay with us.

Running side-by-side with Country House Business Innovation is the Farm Business Innovation show, the UK’s only trade show

If you are looking to diversify your country estate or period property, want to generate new streams of revenue from your country

SIMON FOSTER

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 4

DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL HERITAGE, SAVILLS

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT

FOUR STEPS TO TOTAL INNOVATION

Having the idea is often the easiest part of business innovation. Farm businesses have a wealth of opportunities but the challenge is identifying the right one, developing a strategy to deliver this, financing the concept and then ultimately delivery. Doug will talk you through the four steps of total innovation with the final step being an operational business or project.

There’s no doubt about the potential rewards successful diversification hold for country houses, farms and estates; but such a move is complex and requires extensive expert knowledge before starting. Simon Foster provides his own insight into the diversification process. Simon developed a successful tourism, leisure and events business at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was home to Land Rover Experience and The Big Chill music festival. He left Eastnor in 2007 to set up his own consultancy, Simon Foster Associates, which advised over 100 owners, managers and trustees of historic houses and parklands on a broad range of issues including tourism, outdoor events and weddings.

ALISTAIR BALDWIN COLOUR YOUR GARDEN

WHOLESALE SUPPLIERS OF ALL YOUR PLANTING NEEDS Colour Your Garden was set up by experienced landscape and garden designer, Alistair Baldwin, in 2013.

ALSO SPEAKING ON THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 4 AT 15:30 - 16:00

16:15 - 16:45

MARK LEBUS

MD, LC ENERGY LTD

FROM TREE TO HEAT: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FROM YOUR OWN WOODLANDS Mark is founder and Managing Director of LC Energy Ltd, a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions from biomass.

Based in Yorkshire, their aim is to make it as easy as possible to order the best plants at wholesale prices. Their webshop has an exceptional range of plants which can be delivered straight to your garden throughout the UK. If you require some advice on planting design, Alistair is able to offer ideas, inspiration and guidance. They grow their own plants, as well as sourcing from other nurseries in the UK and throughout Europe to ensure they provide you with an exceptional range of plants.

The services include fuel supply, system engineering, installation and maintenance. The business was started in 2007, is based in Surrey and currently operates across Southern England. LC Energy has over 885 wood fuel customers ranging from airports to zoos, care homes and primary schools, hospitals and hotels including the following; Heathrow Airport, Stansted Airport, Mitie FM, Center Parcs, Hilton Hotel Group, universities, county councils and borough councils, the MOD and the NHS.

Colour Your Garden saves you from the bother of going to different nurseries to source your entire plant list - they’re your one-stop-shop for everything from trees to herbs - and if your plant isn`t on their webshop, let them know and they’ll use their extensive contacts to source it for you.

LC Energy acquired Harvest Wood fuels pellet distribution and more recently Ecolyf engineering services as part of its growth in the biomass wood fuel sectors across the UK. LC Energy also sells and distributes bagged wood pellets and logs anywhere in the UK.

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 7 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT The one-stop-shop for your plants, including perennials, trees, shrubs, hedging, annuals, grasses, ferns, herbs and bulbs.

15:30 - 16:00

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 4

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT An analysis of the UK biomass market, the supply chains and how biomass boilers fuelled from local woodlands can be used to generate significant revenue and savings to woodland owners.

12:30 - 13:00

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 1 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Using real-life examples of properties he has been involved with, Edward will provide a practical insight into how owners can successfully develop and diversify their estates by developing business models and strategies that enhance revenues and asset values, while ensuring that the assets and capital invested are protected.

14:45 - 15:15

ANNE CLARKE

MAXIMISING ESTATE VALUE THROUGH MANAGEMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION

PARTNER, KNIGHT FRANK

Edward has been a member of Knight Frank`s Rural Consultancy department for almost ten years and now heads up its Bristol office. He advises a wide range of landowners, including institutions, utility companies and private individuals, and manages significant rural estates across the UK. He is a qualified member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and is both a Fellow and a past examiner for the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. He has been involved in developing innovative strategies to diversify incomes across rural estates to include showgrounds and events, vineyards, holiday lets, offices and recreational uses. He specialises in strategic estate management to help deliver improved revenue returns and capital performance.

ALSO SPEAKING ON THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 6 AT 12:30 - 13:00

FOUNDER, CONNECTED THINKING PR LTD

DIVERSIFICATION INTO EQUESTRIAN - THE OPTIONS AND WHERE TO START Anne Clarke has worked in the equestrian sector for 15 years, spanning PR & marketing, sponsorship, event management and bid writing. She has worked for the British Equestrian Federation, running the Hoof Network, a 2012 Legacy project to support businesses operating in the sector. Her passion for protecting equestrianism at grassroots led her to set up Connected Thinking to support owners and operators of equestrian businesses who find themselves stuck navigating the fragmented equestrian industry.

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 6 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT This seminar is ideal for those who are considering entering the equestrian market for the first time. We will explore the equestrian sector, discover the options available to you and signpost you to next steps if you decide this sector is a viable business model for your farm or country house diversification.

15:30 - 16:00 16

EDWARD DIXON

ELMORE COURT

ANSELM GUISE

DIVERSIFYING ELMORE COURT INTO A SUCCESSFUL WEDDING AND EVENT BUSINESS A unique wedding and events venue in Gloucestershire, Elmore Court underwent a major transformation to become what it is today. Anselm Guise inherited Elmore Court from his uncle, Sir John Guise in 2007 and in 2013 opened the house for weddings and events. A great deal of development, refurbishment and planning went into the new business and it has been a great success so far. Anselm`s background is in electronic music and particularly music festivals THURSDAY in which industry he met SEMINAR HALL 7 Sarah, who used to run big events such as The Secret Garden Party. SEMINAR

SNAPSHOT

Elmore Court has been running for 18 months successfully and this session will focus on all the pros and cons of setting it up, running it and how it is to live in the middle of it.In this seminar, Anselm Guise will share his story of inheriting the family estate and diversifying it into a thriving wedding and events venue with a difference.

11:00 - 11:30

HARRY LEGGE-BOURKE

JOE EVANS MANAGER, WHITBOURNE ESTATE

THE GLANUSK ESTATE

ESTATE DIVERSIFICATION: COMBINING FARMING, FINE DINING, EDUCATION AND MORE

RESTRUCTURING A 150-YEAR OLD FAMILY BUSINESS

Since 1860, the Evans family has been the name behind the award-winning Whitbourne Estate. Joe Evans is now responsible for adding new ideas to the historic estate’s direction – as well maintaining the old.

Harry Legge-Bourke has always had the historic Glanusk estate in his blood, and despite enjoying a wide ranging career, the estate has remained at the forefront of everything he does.

Joe grew up with his three younger sisters on the family farm in Herefordshire. He went on to read Mathematics at Bath University before securing a job with HSBC as an International Manager. During a six-year career with the bank, Joe worked in Jersey, London, Mumbai and Manila. In August 2011, Joe returned home with his wife Keeley and took over day-to-day estate management responsibilities from his father, Bill, who was keen to retire. As well as managing the shoot, restaurant and general estate responsibilities, Joe is a Non-Executive Director of allmanhall Ltd, a large food brokerage firm based in Bath. He is also a Director of Longlands Care Farm CIC and a member of the Herefordshire Branch Committee of the CLA.

The Legge-Bourke family have lived at Glanusk since 1826, and since 2008 Harry, alongside his mother Shân, has overseen the management of the estate. Since becoming involved with the estate’s operation, Harry has introduced new income streams into Glanusk as well as maximising old ones and has also taken on the challenge of safeguarding the estate’s future and ensuring a succession plan was in place, meaning the passing over of the estate to his two children, Lochy and Serena, is as smooth as possible. Today the estate, which includes 400 acres of parkland, 800 acres of forestry, 3,500 acres of farms and 20,000 acres of common land, is used for events, festivals, weddings and angling and pheasant shooting. Harry has had a distinguished career, both rich in variety and achievement. A Welsh Guard for nine years, his experience includes two tours of Northern Ireland and time spent as a counter-terrorism instructor. Commercially, Harry’s experience includes time as an Equity Analyst and Security Training Programme Director for the ICC Cricket World Cup in the West Indies. The same year also saw him become the Project Manager of disaster recovery, emergency procurement, deployment and recovery of key equipment for the Gloucester floods crisis. Currently an Equipment Performance Director at Blaythorne, Harry also serves on public bodies including the Wales Land Management Forum and the Wales Polo Team and Association.

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 6 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Joe will talk about his experience of taking over the management of his family estate four years ago. During that time, Joe has started enterprises that not only add new revenue but also enhance and strengthen the traditional farming and forestry businesses already in place. He will talk about his fine dining restaurant based in a former pigsty, the commercial shoot, and Longlands Care Farm.

12:30 - 13:00

THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 7 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT Harry provides a detailed account of what the future holds for the historic Glanusk estate.

11:45 - 12:15 17

JAMES MANNING

THE SHACK REVOLUTION

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 7

MAXIMISING THE POWER OF FUN IN OUR RURAL EVENTS BUSINESS

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT The Shack Revolution is based around creating fun loving experiences in unique environments. We use the platform of food and drink to bring people together, create a buzzing social hub and make sure everyone has a great time doing it. We will talk you through why we think FUN is important in everything we do and how having a rural background and business base is giving us a unique selling point.

I discovered my interest in business when I kept 12 free range chickens on the farm and sold their eggs to local families. From there I`ve created Mannings Juice, a bottled apple juice range whilst at school and university. I managed our family dairy herd of 300 milking cows, and now run the Shack Revolution with my brother Richard, which specialises in pop-ups, events and bar hire. We run bars at Wembley Stadium, Fulham Football Club, numerous weddings, pop-ups at festivals and city centres and many more quirky little ventures.

ISABEL SMITH

11:45 - 12:15

JOANNA GODDARD

ISABEL SMITH WEDDING CONSULTING

WEDDING VENUE BUSINESS MODELS: A GUIDE TO DIFFERENT METHODS OF MAKING MONEY FROM THE WEDDING INDUSTRY Isabel Smith has worked in the wedding industry for almost 10 years, including experience in hotels where her training included sales, wedding planning, marketing and revenue management.

DECIDING IF VENUE HIRE IS RIGHT FOR YOU AND IF SO HOW TO CLOSE SALES Joanna Goddard, founder of Estate Life, the UK`s premier resource for vibrant and profitable historic properties, and creator of the acclaimed Estate Life Corporate Hire Toolkit, has advised landowners looking to diversify into the venue business since 2004. Estate Life has advised Channel 4`s Country House Rescue series since 2008. Joanna works with a portfolio of business leaders, including UK professional services, to explore profitability and market share, return investment from marketing activity and develop processes and efficiencies to deliver profitable business performance.

Since 2009, Isabel has successfully marketed her own wedding planning business, offering the opportunity to work with venues and suppliers from the clients` perspective and providing a unique insight into best practice.

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 4 THURSDAY SEMINAR HALL 4

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT For some property owners, the thought of converting their home to an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;all-inclusiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wedding venue and taking on all the responsibility that entails is just too daunting. There are however small steps that can be taken to get you on the path to profitability in the wedding sector. Isabel will offer insight into different business models as well as top tips to making additional wedding revenue from your existing clients.

14:00 - 14:30 18

SEMINAR SNAPSHOT This joint seminar will address helping families, factors and managers explore if diversifying into venue hire is right for their estate. Speakers Joanna Goddard and Susan Reid will take you through the process of preparing a property and its team for running a successful private hire business; as well as key considerations for a profitable and successful operation.

14:00 - 14:30

COLLEEN LOWRY OWNER & MANAGER, BLESSINGBOURNE

ESTATE

DIVERSIFYING AN IRISH ESTATE Colleen and Nick run Blessingbourne Country Estate in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Blessingbourne Estate is a historic 550 acre country estate, nestled in the heart of woodlands and wildlife on the edge of the Clogher Valley and Fermanagh’s Lakelands - one of Ireland`s most tranquil and magical locations. The award-winning Blessingbourne courtyard apartments offer luxury self catering accommodation in five beautiful and well appointed apartments . The Coach House at Blessingbourne is an ideal venue for private functions, corporate or business meetings or as a venue for special interest groups. A working farm, Blessingbourne Estate is a paradise for adults and children alike with its ever growing range of activities on site and you can even challenge yourself to an exhilarating 13km mountain bike trail set in the beautiful grounds of the scenic Blessingbourne Country Estate. Launched in 2011 as Northern Ireland’s premier mountain bike venue, Blessingbourne offers testing single track riding and family friendly route combinations. The Blessingbourne trails have been created by the world class Phil Saxena, course designer for the Beijing Olympics.

MATTHEW WILLIAMS & JON KERR-SMITH HEAD OF PRODUCTION & DIRECTOR OF CTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY, BIRDS EYE VIEW PRODU

TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO NEW AND DIZZY HEIGHTS! Matt and Jon come together in their passion for photography and filming that also embraces the emergence of Drones/UAV technology. An extreme sports enthusiast in kite and snow-boarding, Matt spent years filming his adventures with his friends, so it was a natural progression for him to set up Birds Eye View Productions. Matt has merged his experience of filming extreme sports with Jon`s vast experience in documentary making and they now have a tool that provides unrivalled insights into marketing and helping companies provide a very innovative angle to their business or product in a visionary yet highly strategic way. Between them they totally get the need to have a start, middle and end to any story told and are leaders with commercial nous in the aerial filming and photography industry. This has opened up the opportunity to produce amazing work that can now be offered within many diverse professional fields.

THURSDAY HOLIDAY PARK THEATRE 2 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT You’ve taken a metaphorical ‘helicopter view’ of your company, now we want to share it with you, the joy of an extremely smart and literal ‘aerial vision’ that will take your business to the stratosphere above your competition. Drone filming and imagery, completing the production of ground video, so vital in today’s digital world and how that can catapult your corporate and product marketing to new heights, will be brought to life with this interactive seminar. Not to be missed.

WEDNESDAY SEMINAR HALL 4 SEMINAR SNAPSHOT How to keep ahead and stay innovative & individual in a challenging industry.

13:15 - 13:45

12:30 - 13:00 19

DON’T JUST DREAM IT... When we say that Farm Business Innovation and Country House Business Innovation are the most interactive and comprehensive events around dedicated to their respective industries, we really mean it. The diversity of areas covered across both shows will leave you amazed; before your eyes and all under one roof is a collection of the most innovative, inspiring, quirky and exceptionally imaginative ideas presented to you by both industries’ most creative talent. You can’t help but gain inspiration from the concepts and ingenuity on offer across such a variety of sectors; no matter what area of business you are looking to start or expand in, you’ll find the opportunities to explore and the guidance and knowledge from the most enthusiastic and refreshing exhibitors around to fully grasp those opportunities on offer.

A taster of what’s at the show…

EQUESTRIAN Connected Thinking Specialists in equestrian, Connected Thinking is a consultancy which focuses on helping entrepreneurs diversify into the sector or existing operators of riding schools improve.

BREWING Johnson Brewing Design Manufacturers, installers and commissioners of microbreweries and distilleries, with over 20 years` experience and expertise working in the UK and throughout Europe, JBD offer first class service for holiday businesses looking to include a microbrewery brings to any form of holiday accommodation.

FARM VENDING JSR Services Innovators in farm vending machines, their concept is not just helping their industry but all types of farmers maximise their opportunity for profit.

WDM Farm Vending

ALTERNATIVE CROPS Premium Crops Ltd: Premium Crops, Premium Prices: One way for arable farmers to combat reducing margins is to grow premium or specialist crops. Premium Crops help growers to maintain profitability by offering a range of added value crop opportunities, together with full technical and marketing support.

Specialising in farm produce vending machines, with designs and potential for every type of farmhouse product, and offering a unique assortment of units for farmers.

GLAMPING Quality Unearthed

CATTERY Lindee Lu

One of the first agencies in the alternative & unusual holiday accommodation market. Join their MD, Tim Rees, as he looks at the pros and cons of different strategies in running an accommodation business.

Expert designers and manufacturers of catteries and kennels, offering customer design, construction and installation to meet the specific needs of each customer. Their products are manufactured using the highest quality solid timber, and all buildings are 100% handmade by experienced craftsmen.

Championing the small and independent, and being an advocate of sustainable tourism, Sawday’s Canopy & Stars is a booking agent for special glamping sites across Europe. Their MD, Toby Sawday, provides an expert insight into the future of glamping and the support on offer for your business from technology.

Sawday’s Canopy & Stars

VINEYARD Vineyard Solutions Vineyard Solutions offer a comprehensive range of services and products for the English wine growing Industry, from initial site consultation, vine supply and laser machine planting to steel trellis manufacture and installation. As winegrowers themselves, they are up-to-date with all the industry’s current issues and innovations.

RENEWABLES Cheviot Innovators in the supply and installation of high quality and efficient biomass systems. With 13 years’ experience, they are able to offer the full turnkey solution from enquiry to commissioning. Their boilers can be fuelled by straw, wood chip, wood pellets and agricultural by-products.

...DO IT! Inspiring striving entrepreneurs and business land and estate owners into taking the first steps in realising their business dream is, of course, a fantastic feature of both Farm Business Innovation and Country House Business Innovation, but actually providing everything you need to get on and just do it is another factor in making these shows so special. You’ve already picked up the ideas and learnt about the opportunities. You’re aware of the amazing possibilities in diversification and business growth, and you’ve made contact with the people and companies that can help you on your journey. Next, you need to start putting your plans into practice. Our diverse content provides the foremost in education and information, and here you can learn about all the logistics, the planning, the facts and what exactly needs to go in behind the business you want to build, ensuring that you actually do it and don’t just dream it!

What you can find at the show...

LEGAL Ashfords One of the UK’s leading law firms in delivering high quality legal and professional services to businesses and individuals throughout the UK and beyond, they’ve built a reputation for excellence in forming strong, long-term relationships with their clients, based on outstanding service and real value for money.

PLANNING Barton Willmore The UK`s leading integrated planning and design consultancy, BW create places that are not only commercially viable, but also sustainable, dynamic and progressive. From small country housing developments to city centre skyscrapers, they can plan, design and deliver the project.

TRAINING

FINANCE Green Technology Finance The company to contact if you’re a business with a finance requirement and you operate within the UK recycling, renewable energy & waste industries, and who have earned an enviable reputation within the industry for adopting a completely open, straightforward policy when dealing with all their customers.

ARCHITECTS KPG Design Associates Ltd KPG is a firm of architectural and planning specialists dealing with all planning related matters associated with farming diversification or rural enterprise, with their services ranging from an initial appraisal and advice, through to design, procurement of all relevant permissions and implementation.

INSURANCE

North2South Training Consultants

Marsh & Co

Approved CIEH training centre, possessing a highly professional team of health and safety trainers that offer in-house training courses in emergency first aid at work, food safety, food allergen awareness and various health & safety courses to the caravan park and leisure industries.

A leading independent commercial insurance broker across the Midlands, experts in arranging commercial insurance for clients and assisting businesses find comprehensive and competitive insurance. The group’s prime objective is to provide a complete service that meets their clients’ insurance needs.

FUNDING

SEWAGE & DRAINAGE

Government Grant & Tax Consultants Ltd

WTE LTD

GGTC are specialists that focus on helping their clients reduce and secure investment costs through available funding streams that can provide significant cash injections and support their developing business. They provide expert advice on every aspect of the claim process and maximise every element of the claim.

Experts in sewage, supplying and installing sustainable sewage treatment solutions to prevent septic tank pollution of our environment and groundwater. WTE design and produce VORTEX™ wastewater systems, providing very cost-effective septic tank replacements or septic tank conversions that are cheaper to install and run than septic tanks.

www.cla.org.uk 020 7460 7935 samantha.mitchell@cla.org.uk

The CLA gives advice to members on the complex factors involved when considering a diversification project. To become a member, visit stand 460 at the show or join now online at www.cla.org.uk

EXPERT, IMPARTIAL ADVICE FOR YOUR DIVERSIFICATION PROJECT Whatever diversification you are considering – converting redundant farm buildings into offices, creating a farm shop, developing holiday accommodation or starting up a cheese company – you should be a member of the CLA. Diversification into new areas of business – making your land, property and business assets work harder – is increasingly popular and brings new income streams. However, many landowners have been talked into new ventures by salesmen and consultants that then go on to become costly mistakes. It is vital that you have independent, impartial and expert help and advice. And that is where the CLA can help. The CLA not only has its own advisers in all the core areas you need – land use, legal, taxation, planning and grant schemes – but we almost certainly have members around the country who have already undertaken a similar venture. We understand what income you could realistically earn and, more importantly, we know the potential pitfalls. All this advice is free to CLA members. Ensuring you have adequate funding for your diversification project will be critical.

See opposite for CLA seminar details

Visit the CLA stand – 460 – to find out how the CLA can help with your diversification project. New grant schemes which cover rural tourism, business support, infrastructure provision and knowledge transfer are designed to encourage rural entrepreneurs to exploit new opportunities. CLA advisers are able to help members identify the relevant sources of funding. For example, a Staffordshire member saw an opportunity to set up nature trails by developing land that had not been used for decades. By guiding him through the grant process for diversification funding, the CLA was able

to help identify the level of grant that would be required to make his dream of improving the environment into a reality. Furthermore, by using his lake he was able to create additional income through tailored angling holidays and specialised fishing trips. With any diversification project, it is highly likely that you will need to consider whether planning permission will be required. CLA professionals can advise on planning issues. For instance, a Wiltshire member who intended to let a dwelling as holiday accommodation contacted the CLA after his local planning authority insisted that he required planning permission for change of use. CLA advisers were able to clarify the situation from the planning authority’s point of view and recommend how the member should respond. The delighted member thanked the CLA for its “very comprehensive reply”. Other common areas for landowners setting up a business to think about include: business structure, tenancy issues, employer’s responsibilities, tax issues such as registering for VAT, contracts and agreements, health and safety as well as environmental issues. CLA members benefit from impartial advice on all these areas. At the show, our experts will be presenting seminars on a range of topics that will be essential for anyone considering a diversification project. These include tax, planning, rural funding and grants, share farming, owning heritage and making money from woodlands.

Seminar sessions run for 30 minutes, spaces are first come first served - get there early to ensure you get a seat.

WEDNESDAY 11.00

Andrew Shirley 10 Things to Consider When Diversifying

This is a short introductory talk for those who are considering setting up a diversified business and is aimed to help with better preparation, ensuring nothing is missed so the new business is best placed to establish itself and grow.

11.45

Louise Speke Tax Implications When Considering New Business Opportunities

This seminar will provide an overview of the tax issues you should consider, covering Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and VAT. For example, what impact will diversification have on your long-term tax planning?

12.30

Christopher Price Share Farming: An Option for Enterprising Farmers

Share farming offers a way for enterprising individuals with limited capital or resources to enter the industry and for the previous generation to retire gradually whilst passing on their knowledge and experience. The seminar will compare share faming with other farm business structures and consider its pros and cons.

14.00

Fenella Collins Planning Issues to Consider When Thinking About a New Venture

All development is subject to legislation set out in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated secondary legislation. It is also subject to national and local planning policy. Generally, a new venture will require some form of planning permission. This seminar will provide some tips for achieving planning permission.

14.45

Louise Speke Converting Farm Buildings – How to Ensure You Minimise VAT

Do you plan to use permitted development rights to convert barns or other agricultural buildings into residential units? This seminar will explain how you can reduce your VAT bill on construction costs from 20% to 5% or even 0%.

15.30

William Johnson Ensuring You Have the Right Insurance When Diversifying

This seminar will help farm and rural business owners to identify what insurance they will need and what risks they need to manage when diversifying. Whatever diversification project you may be considering – renewable energy, food and drink, weddings or tourism – the insurance needs for each aspect of your business can differ enormously. It is essential you know what cover you need.

THURSDAY 11.00

Andrew Shirley 10 Things to Consider When Diversifying

11.45

Louise Speke Tax Implications When Diversifying Into Renewables

Renewable energy is a popular diversification for farms and rural businesses. This seminar will provide an overview of the tax issues you should think about if considering a solar development or a biomass boiler system. For example, what impact will diversification have on your ability to claim Inheritance Tax reliefs? Are there any Income Tax or VAT issues you should know about?

12.30

Mike Seville Making Money From Woodlands

This seminar will consider the various income streams currently available to woodland owners, ranging from timber sales to less common products and services. It will touch briefly on the potential opportunities from payments for ecosystem services.

14.00

Jonathan Thompson Owning Heritage – Asset or Nightmare?

This seminar will suggest ways of making owning heritage a source of pleasure or profit rather than of cost and stress.

14.45

Charles Trotman Rural Funding and Grant Availability

A general introduction to the grants available under the Rural Development Programme for England, funds available from the English Growth Programme and opportunities under the Leader programme. The seminar will set out the eligibility conditions for grant applications, the priorities set by central government and Local Enterprise Partnerships and a timescale for grant funding for the programming period 2015-2020.

15.30

William Johnson Ensuring You Have the Right Insurance When Diversifying

SEMINAR HALL 1 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 1 WEDNESDAY 11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Open Your Farm To Visitors

Engaging the Public in Sustainable Farming

Gary Richardson Access to Farms Partnership

This seminar will take you through the implications and guidelines of the new Industry Code of Practice for safe farm visits. The session will also give delegates an update on Access to Farms work with the Farm Safety Partnership.

Public engagement is a key part of sustainable farming. Find out why it is important and how you and your business can benefit from participating in Open Farm Sunday and Open Farm School Days, and how the LEAF Marque can help to differentiate your products and demonstrate your sustainable credentials.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Light It And They Will Come

A Farmer’s Journey from Service Station to Fine Food Retailer

Ronnie Brown Blachere Illumination UK Ltd

Lighting works, we will be discussing the use of lighting as a marketing tool. Creating an atmosphere and mood.

Alexander Evans Westmorland

Alexander will give an account of the Dunning Family story; how they opened the only independent services on the M6 and the 40 year journey that culminated with the opening of Gloucester Services. Alexander will explain the company philosophy, what makes it unique and its plans for the future. He will explain his buying policy, who inspires him and how the company has changed the lives of so many producers

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

I Think There’s Water in Them There Hills

The Future of Solar Power in Farm Business Innovation

William Wakins Radnor Hills

During my 30 minutes I will tell my story of how we turned a traditional farming business producing sheep, cattle, and cereals into one producing water, tonics and juices. I want to mention some of the greatest challenges and ups and downs of that journey, creating a manufacturing business in a very rural setting.

Andrew Dyke British Solar Renewables

Andrew will discuss the greater role solar power will play within the agricultural/farm industry in the future.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Show Me The Money! Ways To Inject Cash, Fund Growth & Increase Profitability

Trees and Wood : A Farmer’s Friend or Foe?

Annie Hunter Government Grant & Tax Consultants Ltd

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

Annabel Shackleton LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)

For business owner managers sourcing funding or having the free cash to drive sustained, profitable growth & maximise productivity can often be a struggle. This informative talk will give practical guidance on available Govt. funding schemes, plus a range of financing/grant streams to inject the needed cash & is a must attend for companies with a December financial YE.

John Tucker The Woodland Trust

Most landowners will have trees and woods on their holding. Some might regard them as a nuisance; others might see them as offering a wide range of benefits to their current farming system. John Tucker, Director of Woodland Creation at the Woodland Trust will use his insight and experience to highlight how to emphasise the positive impacts that trees and woods can offer, and minimise the negatives.

11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Trees and Woods â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friend or Foe?

Grant funding available Through the Rural Development Programme for England

Stuart Holm The Woodland Trust

Most landowners will have trees and woods on their holding. Some might regard them as a nuisance; others might see them as offering a wide range of benefits to their current farming system. Stuart Holm, a Woodland Creation Adviser for the Woodland Trust will use his insight and experience to highlight how to emphasise the positive impacts that trees and woods can offer, and minimise the negatives.

Roger Allonby Rural Payments Agency

The Rural Development Programme for England has launched some, and is in the process of launching additional, support for rural businesses (grants, training and advisory services). The seminar will provide a brief overview of the types of support that are currently or will soon be available, and how people can access.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

An Insight Into the Pork Supply Chains Into Waitrose

Maximising Estate Value Through Management and Diversification

Mark Jagger BQP

Edward Dixon Knight Frank

A review of BQP / Dalefoods and their supply chain into Waitrose. How BQP are growing the supply chain in a decreasing UK pig market

Using real-life examples of properties he has been involved with, Edward will provide a practical insight into how owners can successfully develop and diversify their estates by developing business models and strategies that enhance revenues and asset values, while ensuring that the assets and capital invested are protected.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

From TV to Reality

Aquaponics: The Future of Farming

Simon Dodd River Cottage

How we at river cottage have converted 64 acres of land; unfarmed for 20 years, back into productive organic pastureland and allotments/kitchen gardens. Building up the cookery school/event business creates the income to pay for the farm and gardens which is just as important to us as the business side. My seminar will about the development of the business, farm and gardens from 2010 to the present day and beyond

Antonio Paladino Bio Aqua Farm

Bio aqua farm is the first Commercial Aquaponic farm in the UK growing fruit, vegetables and rearing Rainbow Trout in the most sustainable and innovative way in their bio-symbiotic system. Antonio Paladino cofounder and creator of their unique hybrid system will explore how aquaponics works and the benefits of this application. Come and find out why it plays a part in the future of farming.

SEMINAR HALL 1 THURSDAY

13:15 - 13:45 Richard J Newell Santander Bank

A high level insight into how a lender will appraise a lending proposal and some of the key omissions that are often identified.

What a Lender Will Want to Know

SEMINAR HALL 2 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 2 WEDNESDAY 11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Tax Breaks for Rural Businesses

Planning Renewables on Your Land

Will Slater G2 Innovation Ltd

Of several tax breaks for rural businesses the most potent and widely applicable is Research and Development Tax Relief. The seminar focusses on how this is relevant to the agricultural sector. Also known as R&D Tax Credits, this government tax relief can reduce tax bills for profitable companies, and can provide cash funding to those who are loss making, returning up to 32p on every development pound spent.

Renewable Energy development offers a landowner the opportunity to generate a new income for the farm, whilst maintaining current farming practices. This seminar explores the planning and development issues associated with the development of your site, including environmental assessments, public consultations and the planning process. In particular the seminar will specifically focus on the development of renewable energy following various governmental announcements made throughout the year, and the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest updates.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Planning For Success

Grow Your Own Fuels: The Future of Biomass

Barry Davies / Fenella Collins Ken Gorman / Stephen Locke Panel Discussion

Mr Kevin Lindegaard Bio Global Industries Ltd

Join our panel of experts for a frank discussion about the potential and pitfalls when making a planning application. Each panellist will bring their own unique insight as they discuss the most popular applications in 2015 and how to guarantee the best chance of success.

Farmers can insulate themselves against future price rises of heating fuels by growing their own energy crops or using food crop residues. To ensure a biomass heating project is a success they need to make sure that the choices they make fit in with their land, facilities and lifestyle. This presentation will focus on the potential fuel options available and how these can be used in the versatile Biokompakt boiler range.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Camping Pods: an easy investment

Farm Development and Diversification: Planning Rules And Tactics

Neil Horton Timeless Timber

Gain insight into how you can maximise the use of your land, and generate income from camping pods.

Tony Kernon Kernon Countryside Consultants Ltd

When wishing to develop or diversify, the planning system must be taken on! Is it easy or hard? What can you do? How should you approach it? Need it be expensive or slow? Tony Kernon will provide a synopsis of the rules of the planning system and the rules as they apply to farms, including commercial and residential conversions, farm dwellings, stables and farm diversification.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Branding is Key

What Comes Naturally, Let Nature Take Care of

Anna Baxter Commercial Furniture UK Ltd

John Fairlie Engena Limited

We are introducing the Napoleon Travel BBQ and Primo Ceramic Grills. We supply these in large quantities to holiday parks across the UK. A perfect way to add additional income to the park by renting out our travel and portable BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to customers who visit your site. We specialise in Commercial products and we are a big believer in branding as a great way of getting your customers to remember you. We have a vast range of furniture which can be branded with your logos. No matter how big or small your company is, this is the perfect way to give the impression of a big professional company.

Richard Saillet Eco Toilets

To inform and enlighten landowners and all relevant parties, how to deal effectively with humanure. Requiring no conventional waste removal and for a fraction of the cost imagined and with far less problems than envisaged.

11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Delivering Roof Top Projects to Live Commerical Buildings

Building A Farm Budget

Adrian Cecconi Lark Energy

Keith Morris Landmark Systems Ltd

To demonstrate how to deliver the roof top project with zero disruption to the client and how to intergrate into their daily routine

How to simplify the process of creating a farm budget either for the whole business or just one part. The process for creating a ‘what if’ budget for either a change in farming enterprises or the possibility of taking on more land.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Rural Buildings .. Change of Use to Residential

LPG - The Logical Fuel Choice for Modern Rural Businesses

Barry Davies Davies and Co

Keith Higginson Calor Gas Ltd

Planning Permission – Permitted Development Rights – Change of Use of rural buildings to residential. Permitted Development and the new guidance – Key points to secure planning permission ! The new government guidance ( April 2015) and how to secure planning permission avoiding the pitfalls

This seminar explains the benefits of LPG over other fossil fuels and highlights why it makes commercial sense for rural businesses to switch to LPG. It also explains why LPG is the most logical fuel choice for modern rural businesses in terms of bridging the gap between a fossil fuel based economy and the eventual realisation of a 100% renewable-energy powered economy

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Business Growth And International Market Expansion

Beyond the Barn Conversion: What Guests Want from Self-Catering

Daniel Dowds 4-Front Consulting Ltd’

There is a wealth of opportunity for rural entrepreneurs to grow their business, both here in the UK and also in overseas markets. In this seminar Daniel Dowds and Matthew Francis will outline some of these opportunities, including UK grant funding, the benefits of working collaboratively and our CMI accredited leadership and entrepreneurship programmes to boost leadership skills. There are also overseas opportunities in India that are available to you since the election of the BJP party there.

James Morris Holidaycottages.co.uk

What are customers looking for in a holiday property? James Morris takes you through the key considerations for converting a farm building for holiday rental. Learn which features can increase your revenue, how to furnish and decorate for high booking levels and advice on choosing the optimum bed formation. Also covers shared facilities, outdoor spaces and multi-property complexes with an opportunity to ask questions.

SEMINAR HALL 2 THURSDAY

13:15 - 13:45

William Cracroft-Eley Terravesta

Miscanthus – Profit, Certainty, Security And Opportunity In Volatile Times

SEMINAR HALL 3 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 3 WEDNESDAY 11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

The Versatility Of ‘Off Grid’ Renewable Energy Solutions

Fast and Superfast Broadband Via Satellite

Jim Stratford Electra-mek Ltd

Starting with the concept of reduced fossil fuel supplies, this presentation deals with the option of energy from renewable sources and how it can provide a more cost effective solution to utility provisions compared with conventional means. The power available is explained as well as how careful planning can reduce the investment required.

New technology has brought down the cost of satellite as a medium for broadband delivery to a level that is affordable by domestic users with prices as low as £15.00 per month. Adaptive coding and modulation optimises the transmitted signal to accommodate rain fade and therefore improve the availability of service in higher frequency bands for fast broadband at upto 20MBit/s and superfast broadband at up to 45MBit/s.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

So You’ve Built It! How You Gonna Sell It?

Vending Machines, the New Way to Sell Your Own Farm Produce

Andy Woodward Farm Stay UK

Stuart Retson JSR Services (Blairgowrie) Ltd

Your accommodation is finished, it looks beautiful, but it’s empty! So what next? Andy will offer to lead you through some of the do and don’ts of reaching guests and delivering the experience that they are looking for. He will offer his views on websites, booking engines, agencies, photography, PR, marketing, brochures, and some self-help rules to help you maximise your investment! Even why you should join Farm Stay UK!

We will discuss not just how easy it is to vend almost any type of produce, but also how much a financial benefit a vending machine could be to your business. How from farm gate sellers to in town farm shops are benefitting from using vending machines to grow their business. From farmers field to customers forks with no middle men.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

How Can Smartphone Apps Help Your Business?

Technology For Farmers and Land Based Entrepreneurs

Peter Griffith Farming Online

Jed Ward Impact IT Solutions UK Ltd

At Farming Online we have developed smartphone applications for the arable and livestock sectors as decision support tools and management aids. The seminar will explore how smartphone applications can keep you informed to make better decisions. Where is the technology going and how you can make it work for your business.

A short presentation on how to make the most use of technology within your farm or estate so that your IT is working for you and helping to develop and diversify your offering or simply making life easier for you. We will be reviewing the positive impact that IT has had on one Estate so come and join us and listen to our key points for you to consider when choosing your technology solutions

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Web And Social Strategies To Make Money As You Sleep

Setting Up And Managing A Camp Site

Steve Bishop Flame Concepts Ltd

Roger Boddy Global Teleports

Get latest tips and strategies to ignite your online and business potential. Covering social media top tips for business as well as online web optimisation to get more from Google and keeping ahead of new EU legislation for business security, you’ll discover the latest trends and key strategies to help your business make money as you sleep!

Alan Hammond and Carl Haynes Orchard Consultancy

Farm diversification options with emphasis on campsite development from conception to commission

11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Using the new Benchmarking Data to Grow Your Holiday Business

Fast And Superfast Broadband Via Satellite

Nigel Edwards Plum Data

Roger Boddy Global Teleports

Benchmarking data can increase profits and improve strategic decisions. For the first time it’s available to all operators in the holiday park, camping & caravanning, glamping, luxury lodge and farm complex sector.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Redefining ‘Luxury’ for Tourism

Frisbee, Disc Golf And Inspiration For All To `Catch The Spirit`

Rachael Sewell and Lee Thornley Bert & May

Tourism trends for UK holiday market. Consumers demanding the same quality, comfort and style as they have at home. Glamping customers are moving even further towards the luxury end of the market and currently products for this consumer are limited. Customers want space, privacy and the wow factor.

Chris O’Brien Catch The Spirit

A low cost, high benefit facility that safely shares multi-use spaces in an ecological way

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

B&B and Self-Catering: A View Into the Future

Ground & Air Source Heat Pumps – Fact & Fiction

Toby Sawday Sawdays

Offering B&B and self-catering has long been an important supplement to agricultural incomes. But the landscape is fast changing. Technological developments, ever-changing demands from guests and a phenomenally cluttered market are just some of the challenges. This seminar will point out some of the major trends and how to navigate them, demonstrate how technology can support your accommodation business and look at some case studies of people who’ve done a great job at making the most, commercially, of this new landscape.

Guy Ransom Finn Geotherm UK Ltd

There are many misnomers that surround ground & air source heat pumps which can lead to superb potential applications of the technology being overlooked. This seminar will separate fact from fiction by dispelling the myths and tales surrounding the use of this technology for domestic or commercial use. Topics being considered will include new builds, winter efficiency, under-floor heating, supplementary heating, installation costs and comparison with other renewable energy systems.

SEMINAR HALL 3 THURSDAY

13:15 - 13:45

Kevin McCormick Cleanearth Energy Ltd

This seminar will explain the changing renewable energy landscape and the potential financial benefits of wind, solar and biomass – farmers can install renewable energy with zero investment and save up to 60% on their energy bills. A number of case studies will be included identifying the most relevant solutions for delegates’ farms and CleanEarth will demonstrate the simple process from planning through to installation and ongoing measurement and operational maintenance.

How to Optimise the Financial Benefits of Renewable Energy Within the Agricultural Sector

SEMINAR HALL 4 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 4 WEDNESDAY 11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Learnings from Longlands: Secrets to a Successful Glamping Business

Wedding Venue Business Models: A Guide to Different Methods of Making Money From the Wedding Industry

Bella Given Longlands

In this seminar we will look at the three stages in creating a successful glamping business: Planning, both in terms of gaining planning permission and writing a business plan; Design & Marketing, building your accommodation & site, defining your offer and communicating these to your future guests; Running the business, the team and their roles, managing changeover day, and ensuring guests want to return!

For some property owners, the thought of converting their home to an ‘all-inclusive’ wedding venue and taking on all the responsibility that entails is just too daunting. There are however small steps that can be taken to get you on the path to profitability in the wedding sector. Isabel will offer insight into different business models as well as top tips to making additional wedding revenue from your existing clients.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

7 Easy Ways To Surprise and Delight Your Visitors With Maps

Implementing A Biomass Heating Solution – Funding, Fuel And Facts

Caroline Robinson BA (Hons) Clear Mapping Company

David Newman Forest Fuels Lts

The seminar will cover the key reasons to implement a biomass solution, will look at the key aspects to get right when implementing biomass and will look at fuel handling and logistics as well as the options for funding including free boilers and Esco’s

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

From Tree To Heat – Sustainable Energy From Your Own Woodlands

The Importance of Customer Service, Staff Training & Client Experience

Mark Lebus LC Energy Ltd

Hayley Thompson North 2 South Training Consultants Ltd

An analysis of the UK biomass market, the supply chains and how biomass boilers fuelled from local woodlands can be used to generate significant revenue and savings to woodland owners

How to run your business the Disney Way!! Looking at how we treat our customers as our guests and how important our staff (cast members) contribution is to enhance the customer experience. Thinking outside the box and how staff training can help our businesses compete in a competitive market whilst they themselves enjoy working for us and give 100%. This is how we keep our customers and increase our income.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Diversifying an Irish Estate - How to Keep Ahead and Stay Innovative & Individual in a Challenging Industry

Four Steps to Total Innovation

Colleen Lowry Diversifying an Irish Estate

Isabel Smith Isabel Smith Wedding Consulting

How to keep ahead and stay innovative & individual in a challenging industry.

Doug Jackson & Simon Foster Savills

11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Planning For Success

Deciding If Venue Hire Is Right For You And If so How to Close Sales Joint Seminar / Business Development and Growth Specialist

Barry Davies / Ken Gorman / Joanne Russell Panel Discussion

Join our of experts for a frank discussion about the potenital and pitfalls when making a planning application. Each panelist will bring their own unique insight as they discuss the most populat applications in 2015 and how to guarantee the best chance of success.

Joanna Goddard Joanna Goddard Consultancy

This joint seminar will address helping families, factors and managers explore if diversifying into venue hire is right for their estate. Speakers Joanna Goddard and Susan Reid will take you through the process of preparing a property and its team for running a successful private hire business; as well as key considerations for a profitable and successful operation.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Rooms With A View – Innovative Ways To Transform Your Resources Into Revenue

Design and Operation of a Microbrewery

James Ellis The Original Cottage Company

Whilst traditional high quality self-catering properties continue to deliver a successful income stream for many farmers, the potential today to use your land to provide extra accommodation and revenue in the form of shepherd huts, yurts and lodges is an opportunity not to be missed. The Original Cottage Company successfully lets out many diverse forms of accommodation from shepherds huts to corn bins. Get top tips from the experts to inspire something different for your customers.

David Smith Brewing Services & Consultancy Ltd

A brief look at the major considerations for the buildings and services required when looking to install and operate a new micro-brewery; and the types of equipment that best suites the needs of the small brewery operator.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Just Sticks in Mud? Making New Woodlands Work for You

Tourism & Events for County Houses, Farms and Estates’

Colin Finlay Nicholsons

We all know about the forgotten plantation in the wet field corner – so how can we work woodland creation in with alternative land uses and make them more viable? Supported with case studies, we look at ways of getting new woodlands to deliver more than just ‘sticks in mud’ in the areas of farming, recreation and fuel supply.

Simon Foster & Doug Jackson Savills

In this seminar, we explore how Country Houses, Farms and Estates can potentially exploit the commercial opportunities from tourism, outdoor events, weddings and other private events and identify the pros and cons of diversification.

SEMINAR HALL 4 THURSDAY

13:15 - 13:45

Julie Wouters WDM farm vending machines

As a Belgian company we are looking to widen our view and “conquer” new markets, in order to do so we need distributors who are willing to sell and repair our farm vending machines in the UK. I will explain the advantages of farm vending and give a description of our product.

Will the UK Venture onto the Farm Vending Machines Market?

SEMINAR HALL 5 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 5 WEDNESDAY 11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Using Shipping Containers to Innovate in a Diverse Farm Business

Channel Management: The Art of Maintaining Self-Catering Property Adverts all Over the Internet

Ean Parsons Parsons Containers Ltd

Shipping containers are used for a variety of applications in a farm environment including the traditional use of storage of stock and equipment and for tack rooms and portable offices. In recent years a popular use has been for operating a self-storage business. We will share our experience of where and how containers have been used by others to diversify and expand their business including how to start and operate selfstorage business.

One thing all accommodation providers share is a horror of spending ages maintaining their property listings. Getting a booking is meant to be all good news! Learn how channel management overcomes this headache and the part property listings play in the mix of marketing opportunities available to the owner. How should owners choose where to list their property? How do they make sure their listing ranks well? We`ll share tactics for increasing bookings through property listings while axing the associated admin.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Thinking Of Starting A Glamping Business? Then This Seminar’s For You

Small Business Marketing on an Even Smaller Budget

Sarah Riley Inspired Camping and Courses’

Graham Childs The Artisan Food Trail

Sarah Riley is a glamping expert, passionate about the industry and helping people ensure their glamping business gets off to the right start. In this seminar she will explain the income potential linked to offering a glamping service, evidence of the market size available to new businesses, highlight the expectations of today’s glamping customers and examine key factors for success in this growing market.

Often forgotten or budgeted for in a new business, getting your name out there should be a first priority. We look at how online marketing and social media can get you seen by your prospective customers and clients. Your business can hold its own amongst much bigger businesses with much bigger budgets. All it takes is a little time and effort, a simple strategy and a want to win.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Nigel Padbury Premium Crops Ltd

Extracting Value From Arable Rotations With Speciality Crops Some of the UK’s most familiar arable crops can deliver considerably more value by selecting species and varieties that best meet market needs. Whether it is oilseed rape with a different fatty acid spectrum, wheat with improved protein quality, linseed with higher Omega-3 levels, or the brand new crop, Ahiflower, the management of these crops is frequently identical to the equivalent commodity crop but the return per hectare is considerably higher.

Elliot Bilsland Welcome Cottages by Wyndham Vacation Rentals

Making Your Holiday Home Work Harder for You With over 30 years’ experience, Welcome Cottages provide expert advice on making the most of your holiday home. From guidance on what holidaymakers expect to tips on how to market your property and choosing between an agency or directory; Welcome Cottages will help make your holiday home work harder for you. Ideal for everyone involved in holiday letting, whether you have years of experience or are just considering taking the plunge.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Renting your accommodation Go it alone vs. Pay for help

Coffee Market Trends & Tips for Success in Café Setup

Tim Rees Quality Unearthed

Melinda Kennedy SuperControl Booking & Management System

You have bought or build your self-catering accommodation it now needs to become financially sustainable and successful. Do you embark upon the marketing, sales and accounts element alone and take all the risk and all the reward, or utilise the help of an agent or some balance of them both. We will discuss the pros and cons of different strategies in a digital world.

Laurence Beardmore York Coffee Emporium

An overview of current trends in the UK coffee market, identifying the business opportunities and top tips in meeting the expectations of the ever more sophisticated coffee drinker. How to maximise your business worth from the explosion in café culture. This session will include a session updating current coffee knowledge combined with tips on ensuring you are coffee business savvy when setting up a café.

11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Using Shipping Containers to Innovate in a Diverse Farm Business

Using the Voluntary Carbon Market to Support UK Woodland Creation

Ean Parsons Parsons Containers Ltd

James Hepburne Scott and Stephen Prior Forest Carbon Ltd

Shipping containers are used for a variety of applications in a farm environment including the traditional use of storage of stock and equipment and for tack rooms and portable offices. In recent years a popular use has been for operating a self-storage business. Ean will share his experience of where and how containers have been used by others to diversify and expand their business including how to start and operate selfstorage business.

Forest Carbon directors James Hepburne Scott and Stephen Prior will explain how the UK voluntary carbon market can be used to support woodland creation projects of all types (e.g. native, non-native, broadleaf, coniferous, managed, non-intervention); for a range of different landowners (e.g. farmers, tenants, estates, charities, public bodies); of all sizes, and in all parts of the UK. James and Stephen will also explain how the Woodland Carbon Code works in making carbon funding possible

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Thinking Of Starting A Glamping Business? Then This Seminar’s For You.

Glamping 2020... a Journey into the Canopy and Beyond

Sarah Riley Inspired Camping & Courses

Tom Dixon Sawday’s Canopy & Stars”

Tom will provide thoughts on what’s next and where the industry is going. A review of the UK glamping market including key trends, insights and the opportunity for Farms and Country Estates. Particular focus will be on the unique business potential of treehouses, including a number of case studies and considerations for those exploring this kind of diversification. Discover some of the more unusual spaces popping up within this niche sector and get some new inspiration to create your own special space.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Maximising Business Potential for your Farm Diversification to Entice Visitors

Coffee Market Trends & Tips for Success in Café Setup

Dr Qunhuan Mei Countryside Life

Activities to catch visitors’ interests or hobbies could be more important than just a nice place and accommodation to entice customers. Your farm may have lot of things for visitors to see/do/taste/enjoy. The question is how you promote them as consumable activities and make them stand out. Things ordinary or routine for you could be catchy for customers from city/different culture/abroad. Let’s discuss how Countryside Life can help you identify these activities and market them easy and no cost for revenue generation.

Laurence Beardmore York Coffee Emporium

SEMINAR HALL 5 THURSDAY

13:15 - 13:45

Katie Morel Quality Unearthed

Glamping isn’t just about a quirky structure, a location or the welcome – it’s a whole package of things that come seemingly effortlessly together to create *the experience*.

The Glamping Guest Experience: Aesthetics and Practicalities’

SEMINAR HALL 6 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 6 WEDNESDAY 11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Using the new Benchmarking Data to Grow Your Holiday Business

How to Market Your Business to your Target Customers

Nigel Edwards Plum Data

So you’ve got a great product, invention or innovation… how do you market it to your target audiences? PR and marketing strategist Harry Mitchell will guide you through the different marketing platforms available to you to help raise the profile of your business. From public relations and advertising to direct marketing, digital and social media, you’ll explore a whistle-stop tour of the communications toolkit available to you.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Events on Your Land: Four Things You Need to Know

From Dairy Cows to Crocodiles, A Farmer Will Find a Way

Linda Krawecke Tiger Tea

Andy Johnson Johnson’s of Old Hurst

We’ll explain how you can use it to improve occupancy, pricing, sales performance and cost-control. And we’ll show you the practicality of how it works in partnership with your operating systems to show you your performance in market perspective.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Estate Diversification: Combining Farming, Fine Dining, Education and More

Diversification Into Equestrian The Options And Where To Start

Joe Evans Whitbourne Estate

Joe will talk about his experience taking over the management of his family estate 4 years ago. During that time, Joe has started enterprises that add new revenue but also enhance and strengthen the traditional farming and forestry businesses already in place. He will talk about his fine dining restaurant based in a former pigsty, the commercial shoot and Longlands Care Farm. www.whitbourneestate.co.uk.

Anne Clarke Connected Thinking PR LTD

This seminar is ideal for those who are considering entering the equestrian market for the first time. We will explore the equestrian sector, discover the options available to you and signpost you to next steps if you decide this sector is a viable business model for your farm or country house diversification.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Wastewater Solutions for Sites Not Connected to Mains Drainage

Dealing With Companies House

James Webb WTE Ltd

Harry Mitchell Anglia Farmers

Information and guidance on how to manage sewage and wastewater on sites with no mains sewer connection. The presentation is mainly focused at caravan and campsites but the information presented is equally applicable to any rural site that wishes to attract visitors (i.e. farm shops, paintball sites etc.). The seminar will cover all aspects of wastewater management. Legislation will also be covered for the different regions of the UK.

Paul Hughes Companies House

Come along and find out how easy it is to incorporate a limited company. All officers have to comply with company law all rule and filing requirements will be explained

11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Setting Up And Managing A Camp Site

Glamping as Image and Revenue Builder for Existing Tourist Destination

Farm diversification options with emphasis on campsite development from conception to commission

Jaka Azman Lushna Glamping

Offering Glamping – glamorous and comfortable experience of nature - not only generates higher added value as camping, but it is a welcome source of content for (digital) promotional activities and image building of your existing farm or tourist destination.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Events on Your Land: Four Things You Need to Know

How to Diversify into Holiday Lettings, Maximise Income & Return Business

Linda Krawecke Tiger Tea

Sarah Wood Mulberry Cottages

Whether it’s a music festival or game fair, garden show or historic event; if it’s on your land, you have a legal Duty of Care to make sure that it’s safe. Your local authority require events to meet four basic objectives. This talk will give a simple explanation of the four and will give tips on what you can do meet the objectives. A basic “how to” for your event.

Sarah will explore how best to set up a holiday let, all the way through to what the market is looking for and how to maximise the level of return visitors. Sarah has much experience in helping rural businesses diversify into holiday lettings, advising at every stage of development, the design and look, then finally marketing and booking of the finished holiday let; always with maximising your income firmly in her mind!

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Diversification into Equestrian: The Options and Where to Start

Custom Designed Log Buildings for Holiday, Farm Manager and Seasonal Workers Accommodation

Anne Clarke Connected Thinking PR LTD

This seminar is ideal for those who are already operating in the equestrian market. We will explore case studies for business growth and how to attract funding for programmes, equipment and facilities helping you to improve your current equestrian offering. We will signpost you to various opportunities and funding that is currently available to support your future growth.

John Rudd New Forest Log Cabins Ltd

During the presentation the speaker with put forward ideas on how the energy efficient log building can be utilised for temporary or permanent use and how they can meet a number of needs from the very profitable Holiday accommodation market through to seasonal farm workers lodges, Farm Managers Mobile Log Homes through to Farm Shops and Cafes.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Dealing With Companies House

I Think There’s Water in Them There Hills

Paul Hughes Companies House

Come along and find out how easy it is to incorporate a limited company. All officers have to comply with company law all rule and filing requirements will be explained.

William Watkins Radnor Hills

Alan Hammond and Carl Haynes Orchard Consultancy

SEMINAR HALL 6 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 7 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 7 WEDNESDAY 11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Diversify by Operating a Certificated Site With the Camping and Caravanning Club

Create a Business That Excites You…and Others

Damien Field The Camping and Caravanning Club

This presentation will give information and guidance to landowners who may be interested in diversifying and operating a campsite with The Camping and Caravanning Club - the largest Club of its kind in the world Come and hear how the Club can help you generate additional income, through our `hand-holding` application process with continued support for the lifetime of your site.

Having been inspired by and pulling on experience of working with great people and great businesses, Lee decided to set up his own business Glampit.com. This seminar is about how and why he started a Glamping business, and how he created a vision that made him want to jump out of bed in the morning.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Maximising the Power of FUN in our Rural Events Business

Your Essential Guide to Getting into Glamping

James Manning The Shack Revolution

Mark Scott Clear Sky Safari Tents

The Shack Revolution is based around creating fun loving experiences in unique environments. We use the platform of food and drink to bring people together, create a buzzing social hub and make sure everyone has a great time doing it. We will talk you through why we think FUN is important in everything we do and how having a rural background and business base is giving us a unique selling point.

We’ll take you through everything you need to know about setting up a glamping business from planning permission and where to locate your safari tents to marketing and setting up a website. More than that we’ll also show you how to make your site special - from hot tubs to rooms with a view, we’ll look at what guests want from their glamping experience and how you can stay a step ahead of the competition.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Farm Diversification - Navigating The Regulatory Environment

Putting a Brewery into Your Farm

Rob Belton & Ruth Murray Ashfords LLP

This seminar will be a whistle stop tour of the main legal and health and safety regulatory issues that you need to consider when contemplating any farm business diversification. We will discuss diversification in the context of energy projects, holiday parks and food production. Regulatory matters considered will include areas such as planning, consents, employment requirements, food handling and food safety, risk assessments and waste management.

Vincent Johnson Johnson Brewing Design Ltd

An explanation of how micro breweries from 5-50 barrel production are bespokely designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned within a farming environment. The process of making beer, costs involved and earning potential.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Avoiding the Common Pitfalls When Starting up a Farm Retail Business

Utilising Land Resources for Heat Pumps

Michael Mack FARMA

Lee Hawksworth Glampit.com ltd

When starting a new farm diversification business such as a farm shop or selling at a Farmers’ Market there are a number of common pitfalls which can make or break the business. This workshop will export these pitfalls, providing the attendees with practical ways of avoiding them. The session will include practical real-life case studies to bring these issues to life.

Tony Budd Ecovision Systems Ltd

Heat pumps benefit from substantial government financial incentives under the Renewable Heat Incentive. This seminar looks at heat pumps and their application for landowners by considering the practicalities associated with an open loop system utilising the underground water supplies that widely exist. For larger installations there are benefits with this approach and the pros and cons are considered against a closed loop ground source approach that utilises surrounding land.

11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Diversifying Elmore Court Into a Successful Wedding and Event Business

Diversifying into vines? Guide to Establishing a Vineyard

Jo Cowderoy UKVA (United Kingdom Vineyards Association)

Elmore Court has been running for 2 years successfully and I will be talking about all the pros and cons of setting it up, running it and how it is to live in the middle of it.

This seminar will give an overview of the growth of wine production in the UK, and provide a guide to the costs of establishing and managing a vineyard, the importance of site selection and soil, and consideration of the business options with the end product..

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

Restructuring a 150-Year Old Family Business

Your Essential Guide to Getting into Glamping

Mr Harry Legge-Bourke The Glanusk Estate

Mark Scott Clear Sky Safari Tents

Harry provides a detailed account of what the future holds for the historic Glanusk estate.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

How Enhanced Access Can Grow your Business

Investing in Horticulture

Chris Swift Molten Rock Equipment Lts

How increasing accessibility to facilities and activities can add real value to your business. Using examples of businesses offering specialist all-terrain mobility equipment to enhance visitor experience at holiday homes, activity centres and forest sites.

Alistair Baldwin Colour Your garden

Alistair’s presentation will use case studies to focus on the ways in which bringing good quality horticulture into a country estate can broaden the visitor experience, introduce new income streams, broaden your audience and raise your profile. His combination of landscape design skills and plantsmanship, along with his experience on a number of country estates open to the public, puts him in a position to advise on investing in horticulture as part of a wider business plan.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Avoiding the Common Pitfalls when Starting up a Farm Retail Business

Start Your Own Secret Campsite With Just 8 acres

Michael Mack FARMA

Tim Bullen The Secret Campsite

With hundreds of five star reviews, a place in The Guardian’s top ten campsites list, a fast growing audience of upmarket campers and the weekends and holidays sold out months in advance, Tim Bullen shares the astonishingly simple secrets behind the success of his unique, real camping business.

Anselm Guise Elmore Court

SEMINAR HALL 7 THURSDAY

SEMINAR HALL 8 WEDNESDAY

SEMINAR HALL 8 WEDNESDAY 11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Alpacas – The Story Behind This Global Emerging Industry

Miscanthus – Profit, Certainty, Security and Opportunity in Volatile Times

Mary-Jo Smith and Tim Hey The British Alpaca

Alpaca farming has become increasing popular the world over as demand for breeding stock and their luxurious fibre grows. This lecture covers the reasons alpacas are now farmed in most countries outside of their native Peru, Chile and Bolivia. Find out how farmers and landowners in Britain are making a healthy return from breeding and selling stock to the domestic and international market as well as value adding the fibre. Learn why alpacas are easy to keep and offer a great lifestyle to owners.

Growing the perennial energy crop, miscanthus, offers greater security of high annual net margin than almost any other crop, while reducing working capital and overhead costs. But what else can the liberation of time management and resource deliver? Suited to marginal land, with minimal resource requirements, diversifying into this crop means low inputs and high returns. his seminar will allow you to seriously explore the opportunity miscanthus presents.

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

The Power of Wigwam• for Business Success

Guest Satisfaction Versus Guest Happiness

Charles Gulland Wigwam Holidays Ltd

Deborah Heather Quality in Tourism

With a track record of over two decades in building wooden cabins from sustainable home grown timber, Charles Gulland, the original innovator of the camping pod and founder of the first ‘glamping holiday’ business, demonstrates how his unique and proven business model has helped farm businesses diversify and maximize revenue.

Quality in Tourism is the assessment service working on behalf of Visit England, awarding star ratings and accolades. The seminar will focus on the “state of play” and the need to continuously improve in order to drive the success and longevity of your business. Anyone with holiday accommodation should attend if they want tips and discussions on continually improving their service offering.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Dutchtub – Wood Fired Fun & Profit

Renewable Sales

John MacQueen BigFire LTD – Weltevree UK Agent

Christopher Smith Bowler Energy

The Dutchtub is an iconic wood fired hot tub that weighs just 75kg. Designed in The Netherlands by Floris Schoonderbeek it requires no installation and has no ongoing running costs

Renewable Sales Consultant at Bowler Energy, a leading UK specialist that supplies and installs solar PV systems. Bowler Energy works in partnership with facilities managers, estate managers, purchasing managers, building contractors, sustainability managers, landlords, land agents and farmers to make the delivery of renewable energy as hassle free and efficient as possible.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Business Growth and International Market Expansion

Making the Planning System Work for You

Daniel Dowds 4-Front Consulting Ltd’

William Cracroft-Eley Terravesta

There are a wealth of opportunities for rural entrepreneurs to grow their business, both here in the UK and also in overseas markets. In this seminar Daniel Dows and Matthew Francis will outline some of these opportunities, including UK grant funding, the benefits of working collaboratively with other entrepreneurs and overseas opportunities in India that are available to you since the election of the BJP party there.

Joanne Russell Barton Willmore

This seminar will explore the opportunities for land owners to promote their land for development within the planning system. It will go on to explore ways to secure draft allocations within a local plan; the role of neighbourhood planning and how it can affect landowners; and positive communications to boost the community acceptance of development projects.

11:00 - 11:30

14:00 - 14:30

Alpacas: The Story Behind this Global Emerging Industry

Engaging the Public in Sustainable Farming

Annabel Shackleton LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)

11:45 - 12:15

14:45 - 15:15

The Power of Wigwam• For Business Success

The Future of Solar Power in Farm Business Innovation

Charles Gulland Wigwam Holidays Ltd

Andrew Dyke British Solar Renewables

Andrew will discuss the greater role solar power will play within the agricultural/farm industry in the future.

12:30 - 13:00

15:30 - 16:00

Developing Wind Projects In Challenging Political Environment

Camping Pods: An Easy Investment

Craig Jones Emergya Wind Technologies UK Ltd

How to develop wind turbine projects within the uncertainties of political change

Neil Horton Timeless Timber

Gain insight into how you can maximise the use of your land, and generate income from camping pods.

13:15 - 13:45

16:15 - 16:45

Christmas events at Farm Attractions: A magical opportunity

Lake Maintenance Supporting and Breeding Happy Fish

James Sinclair National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN)

Farm Parks are ideally placed to offer a magical experience for families at Christmas. James Sinclair is an active member of The National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) and runs Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park in Essex. James will talk about his farm attraction business and how with his team created a magical Christmas event welcoming more than 25,000 guests. Coupling magic tricks with a great story, amazing elfs and giving more than your guests expect.

Anthony Wynes Aquarius Marine Group

The new Water Framework Directive for lakes requires Stakeholders to be able to rely on the best and most cost effective solutions on the market. Tony Wynes explains how Aquarius Marine Group Ltd (AMG) has created the Aquaerator for just this purpose. AMG Consultants have worked on research projects for Doncaster ‘Lakeside’, Marine Harvest in Scotland and Norway, the Yangtze River Fishery Research Institute in China and more recently on the Indonesia Fishery project.

Mary-Jo Smith & Tim Hey The British Alpaca

SEMINAR HALL 8 THURSDAY

Running alongside is the Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show… packed with relevant content

INNOVATION 2015 INNOVATION 2015

EUROPE’S LARGEST EVENT FOR EXPANDING YOUR OWN HOLIDAY PARK & RESORT

THE INDUSTRY’S PREMIER EVENT FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PARK BUSINESS Welcome to the show! Holiday Park & Resort Innovation 2015 is the most comprehensive and interactive show dedicated to the holiday park industry, and is the only event that offers holiday park owners the guidance, inspiration, supplies, and resources to put your holiday park on the map. Holiday Park Innovation is an entirely unique event for entrepreneurs striving for success in one of the most vibrant and competitive sectors in British business today, and we’ve assembled the most exciting new products, services and ideas around to put you on the right path

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towards a successful holiday park business. We’ve also pulled together some of the most forward thinking business minds in the industry to share their ideas, knowledge and secrets to help you start, grow, or improve your holiday park and attract new customers.

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Running side-by-side with Holiday Park Innovation is the Farm Business Innovation show, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to providing farmers and land owners with guidance in rural business and land diversification, and Country House Business Innovation, the number one event which will inspire and educate country house owners on diversifying their land. This show guide provides you with everything you could possibly need to know about the show, so you can plan your visit in advance and ensure you don’t miss what you want to see. Starting with the essential speakers on the next page and moving on to detail every available workshop, seminar and exhibitor, you’ll find a huge variety of things to do and see during your stay with us. If you want to boost your customer base, generate new streams of revenue from your country house or learn about money making opportunities from rural areas, attending this exclusive event could be one of the most rewarding decisions you make.

THE FINEST LINEUP OF EXPERT SPEAKERS

OVER 100 INSPIRING EXHIBITORS

Holiday Park & Resort Innovation has gathered the finest line-up of industry professionals to provide you with an unsurpassable depth of knowledge and experience in helping you start, grow or improve your holiday park business.

WILLIAM MCNAMARA OB

FOUNDER & CEO OF BLUESTONE NATIONAL PARK RESORT William McNamara is a farmer turned entrepreneur who conceived Bluestone National Park Resort and steered it through to the award-winning, five-star reality it is today in the stunning 500 acres of Pembrokeshire countryside. WEDNESDAY HOLIDAY PARK THEATRE 2 13:15 - 13:45

HENRY WILD

The UK`s leading designer, manufacturer and constructor of conventional skate ramps, grind furniture and associated skatepark equipment for indoor and outdoor. STAND NUMBER 1131

RUNNING A HOLIDAY PARK IS EASY…OR IS IT? Earlier this year, Henry Wild was given the role of leading Britain’s £4bn holiday parks industry, a role that sees him follow in his father’s footsteps and provide a new chapter to the Wild family’s long association with the holiday park sector. Henry is National Chairman of the British Holiday and Home Parks Association, the representative body of the parks industry including, caravans, tents and all other types of self-catering accommodation. THURSDAY HOLIDAY PARK THEATRE 2 14:45 - 15:15

ALFIE BEST

EVOLUTION SKATEPARKS

FROM £0 TO £200: HOW DRIVE, INNOVATION & BRAVERY HELPED TO BUILD THE UK’S TOP PARK HOME OPERATOR

RUSSELL PLAY Specialists in the design and build of bespoke playscapes for the external environment. Our unique areas are constructed using steel, rope and timber and we can create stunning one-off designs for every site. STAND NUMBER 1021

Alfie Best is a successful entrepreneur with a dynamic attitude and a modern spirit. A strong entrepreneurial mind, hands-on approach and a very unique business style thas enabled Alfie Best to oversee the rapid rise of Wyldecrest Parks to become the UK’s most popular park operator. WEDNESDAY HOLIDAY PARK THEATRE 2 12:30 - 13:00

CHRIS LAXEN

HOW PARK RESORTS BROUGHT GLAMPING INTO THE MAINSTREAM Chris Laxen is Touring Development Manager at the UK`s leading holiday park operator; Park Resorts. During his time with the company, Chris has turned around the touring side of the business. While Park Resorts is based in Hemel Hempstead, Chris spends the majority of his time travelling between the business` 49 coastal holiday parks. Prior to working for Park Resorts, Chris held the position of Head of Sales for Affordable Car Hire. WEDNESDAY HOLIDAY PARK THEATRE 1 13:15 - 13:45

ICLEAN EQUIPMENT The most advanced dog wash in the world! Our user friendly “Dog Wash Station” enables the owner to wash and dry any dog utilising touch screen cycles. STAND NUMBER 1242

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS 3D Program Stand Number 1396 Put the adventure back into play with the 3D Program range of rubber playground animals... An exciting range of 40 3D rubber animals and shapes to engage and stimulate children, putting the element of adventure back into play time. 07816 842 494 www.3DRubberanimals.com A1 Equipment Ltd. Stand Number 1354 Over 25 years of specialising in the ‘Fun Food’ industry and still the worldwide market leaders in product knowledge and innovation, providing you with new and profitable ideas to delight your customers. 0208 202 3928 www.popcornandcandyfloss. com Access to Farms Stand Number 286 Access to Farms is a partnership of organisations dedicated to offering support to the industry which will enable them to offer first class educational farm visits in a safe and welcoming environment 01422 885 566 www.countrysidelearning.org Active Play by autoculture Stand Number 320 Active play by Autoculture are a distributor of a wide range of children’s toys and pedal go karts, garden machinery spare parts and equipment and forestry parts and equipment. We are the UK importer of Dino karts and Dantoy - a vast range of very high quality toys for commercial and retail use. 01342 834 497 www.autoculture.co.uk AEM Leisure Ltd Stand Number 542 Bumper-Balls, AquaZorbs and other Inflatable Activities. Buy your own. Private Event Hire. On-going Support and Repair. 07889 945 393 www.Bumper-Balls.com

AES Europe Limited Stand Number 633 An adaptable, client focused company specialising in restoration, cleaning and maintenance of ponds, lakes and streams. Our portfolio includes desilting, bank works, fisheries and providing bespoke solutions for our varied clients including private, public and commercial sectors. 1536204335 www.aeseurope.co.uk Airspace Software Ltd Stand Number 441 Allocate is an online booking system used by B&Bs, Holiday Homes and Campsites. Allocate simplifies booking management and the handling of your customers, it eliminate errors and frees-up your time as customers make their own bookings and payments. 01732 316 613 www.allocate.co.uk AJC Retail Solutions Ltd Stand Number 1474 AJC Retail Solutions design and manufacture bespoke, quality retail solutions for those clients who would like a permanent or mobile space in busy retail environments. 01582 727760 www.ajcretailsolutions.co.uk Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association Stand Number 192 ADBA are the trade body for the anaerobic digestion (AD) and bioresources industry, we supports the growth of on-farm AD to help farmers enhance their businesses. AD is at the centre of sustainable farming: generating extra income; producing green electricity, gas, heat or tractor fuel. 020 3176 0503 www.adbioresources.org

Anchor Fast Products Ltd Stand Number 610 Anchor Fast Products Ltd formed in 1991, based in Nottingham manufacturing heavy duty commercial outdoor furniture from Concrete and Timber. 01302 761573 www.anchorfastproducts.co.uk Anglia Farmers Stand Number 370 Anglia Farmers (AF) delivers the complete solution for purchasing excellence and will be showcasing three of their departments, AF PRomote, a full marketing service, AF GrantResource, a full access to funding and DOFYGATE, an innovation for traffic and livestock control. 01603 881 881 www.angliafarmers.co.uk Aquarius Marine Group Ltd Stand Number 731 AMG Limited provides specialist environmental consultancy and project management services for aeration, mixing and destratification of lakes, fish farms etc. As bed water is a higher density than surface water, the most effective aerators have a powerful turbulent plume and are installed on the bed. 01458 834 734 www.aeration.uk.com Aponic Ltd. Stand Number 284 Aponic Ltd have developed a super-efficient vertical, soilless growing system. It uses 90% less water than traditional growing by spraying and recycling a nutrient solution through the plant roots. It requires minimum resources to run, typically this system can run very easily from a small solar panel and a source of collected rainwater. www.aponic.co.uk Ashfords Stand Number 721 Ashfords is a leading UK law firm delivering high quality legal and professional services to businesses and individuals throughout the UK and abroad. 01392 333 716 www.ashfords.co.uk Ashton Shepherd Huts Stand Number 884 Ashton Shepherd Huts a quality builder of traditional shepherd huts based upon original Victorian principles. We use traditional materials and local craftsmen to offer a versatile outdoor space for both domestic and business use, and work to satisfy customer requirements. 07860 553 667 www.ashtonshepherdhuts.co.uk

Barton Willmore Stand Number 1060 Barton Willmore is the UK`s leading integrated planning and design consultancy. From our 11 offices nationwide we combine national influence with local knowledge to offer you the very best advice. 0118 943 0000 www.bartonwillmore.co.uk BCT Outdoors Ltd Stand Number 680 BCT Outdoors Ltd are a long established British Tent and Softplay manufacturer specialising in the Glamping, Tour Operater, Festival and leisure market. 01274 728469 www.bctoutdoors.com www.softplay-direct.com Bert & May Stand Number 590 Bert and May are a designer lifestyle brand that specialise in the design and production of luxury ‘boxes’ that are ideal for hoteliers, stately homes and land owners. These units have design, functionality and comfort at the heart of their creation and are aimed at the luxury tourism market. 020 3744 0776 www.bertandmay.com Bio Global Industries Stand Number 960 Bio Global Industries Ltd (BGI) are the exclusive distributor of new generation, high-end, multifunctional BIOKOMPAKT biomass boilers. This product is different from other boilers on the market in that it can burn a wide range of alternative, high calorific and cost effective biomass fuels. 01494 757 055 www.b-g-i.co.uk Bio-Gard Stand Number 866 Solve Septic Tank and Drainage Problems. Bio-Gard Year-Round Waste Digestion Treatment Programmes are Economical and Easy-to-Use - Natural Way to Maintain Healthy and Efficient Septic Tank and Drainage Systems. Proven to reduce Organic Waste levels by 75% in just 4 Weeks. 01626 880 912 www.muck-munchers.co.uk

Birds Eye View Productions Stand Number 1446 Specialist aerial film production, fusing creativity with a sound business strategy, we know how to tell the entire story, giving it meaning and depth through state of the art technology that combines ground level reality with an ethereal perspective captured through stunning drone filming. 0207 060 1244 www.birdseyeviewpro.co.uk

Boutique Modern Stand Number 1034 We take the many benefits of volumetric factory construction and use them to create beautifully designed, high performance, low impact modular buildings. Boutique Modern can design, build and install a bespoke solution to maximise your profits without disrupting your core business. 01273 911 076 www.boutiquemodern.co.uk

Calor Gas Stand Number 230 Calor is the UK’s leading LPG service provider with the storage capability, delivery fleet and expertise to maintain a businesscritical supply of LPG. We design, install and maintain LPG storage and delivery systems, ensuring your latest farm diversification project has a continuous supply of fuel. 01926 318443 www.calor.co.uk

Blachere Illumination UK Ltd. Stand Number 240 Professional Lighting, Architectural, Event, Projection Mapping, Festive and Decorative. Providing breath taking decor elements for outdoor/ indoor venues, including theme parks, cities, villages, resort properties, hotels, stately home, estates and the most notable visited sites around the world. 01337 832 910 www.blachere-illumination. co.uk

Bowler Energy Stand Number 1051 Family business Bowler Energy specialises in commercial and agricultural installations of solar PV panels and wind turbines, reducing existing energy costs and maximising return on investments, typically 10%-30%. We offer a full turnkey package from start to finish. NFU and RWAS approved. 01283 736 637 www.bowlerenergy.co.uk

Camp Champ Stand Number 622 Extraordinary seating possibility, curious box of tricks & rock solid cooking station. A kitchen to take away. Equipment & material have been chosen without any compromise. A homage to ideals of a golden age, in which a piece of equipment was measured by its usability, functionality and aesthetics. +43 664 180 96 86 www.campchamp.at/?locale=en

Boldscan Stand Number 1032 Glamping specialists, Boldscan, make a range of high quality safari tents at our workshop in Somerset. We also offer a huge range of digitially printed materials, from PVC banners to Feather flags and printed Directors chairs. Glamping specialists, Boldscan, make a range of high quality safari tents. 01823 665 849 www.boldscan.co.uk Bond Fabrications Ltd Stand Number 510 Safari Tented Lodges allow your guests to enjoy the romance and excitement of living under canvas while still enjoying the luxuries we value on holiday. Our Safari Tents allow landowners and farmers to maximize income from this rapidly growing market with unique, competitively priced accommodation. 01453 767 171 www.bondfabrications.co.uk Bookalet Stand Number 1020 Simple yet powerful online booking management solution for holiday rentals. Add availability calendars and booking forms to your own website. Take online bookings and payments. Glampsite or holiday cottage, bookalet works for all. Let bookalet take the strain and manage all your bookings! 01234 834716 www.bookalet.co.uk

BQP Stand Number 292 BQP as part of Dalehead Foods is the leading business in straw based pig finishing to the highest welfare standards in the UK. Supplying high end retailers. 01379 383 100 www.dalehead.co.uk/aboutpig-farming.html Brabners Solicitors Stand Number 1180 Brabners is a leading commercial law firm with offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Preston. www.brabners.com Brewing Services & Consultancy Stand Number 162 Brewing Services & Consultancy Ltd offers a complete range of on-site Brewing and Quality Assurance services to meet all the needs of the Independent Brewer. 01904 706 778 www.brewingservices.co.uk British Solar Renewables Stand Number 371 British Solar Renewables was founded on the desire to combine renewable energy with conservation and agriculture. Based on a Somerset farm, we enable land owners to increase their revenue and cut costs through the generation of clean solar energy. 01458 224 900 www.britishrenewables.com Bursali Towels UK Ltd Stand Number 1384 Wholesale Towels from Bursali UK. 01443 844 011 www.bursali.co.uk

Camping and Canvas Stand Number 650 We provide commercial grade Bell Tents for long term use. The tents are made of a heavy duty canvas which gives them an impressive lifespan of around 10 - 15 years. The canvas in the commercial grade tents is fully weatherproof and fire retardant, essential for any use in a commercial environment. 0843 886 9020 www.hello@campingandcanvas. co.uk CampPlus BV Stand Number 624 New in the UK: CampPlus ensuite campsite facilities. A private bathroom right next to your tent or caravan. The missing link between a fully serviced pitch and a bungalow. Turns any campsite pitch into a 5 star glamping pitch. CampPlus Units the ultimate glamping service. 0031 186 769 054 www.campplus.co.uk CampStead Ltd Stand Number 1324 CampManager is a web based management and booking system designed specifically for caravan parks and campsites. We understand that every holiday park is different with individual requirements, that’s why we tailor your CampManager system to meet your needs. 02081 331 005 www.campmanager.com

CaSSOA Stand Number 1194 If you are looking to maximise your land to bring in new revenue, caravan storage might worth considering. CaSSOA is the recognised standard for secure caravan storage. As the industry benchmark for caravan storage standards, a CaSSOA site can be seen as the preferred location for caravan owners. 0843 216 5802 www.cassoa.co.uk Catch the Spirit Ltd Stand Number 347 ‘Frisbee’ Disc Golf courses provide unique and captivating outdoor experiences for visitors aged 5 to 75. Disc Golf is a fast growing sport that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Our professional designers build low maintenance courses that safely weave through multi-use spaces in an ecological way. 07977 216 355 www.CatchTheSpirit.co.uk Cedartree Products Stand Number 310 Cedartree... long established, British manufacturer of high quality cedar buildings for residential, commercial and educational applications... will be bringing to the Show their newest “Cedar Cabin” to conform to the definition of a “transportable building”. 0345 601 1099 www.farawaylodge.co.uk Cheviot Heat & Power Ltd Stand Number 521 Cheviot Heat & Power Ltd supply and install market leading high quality and efficient biomass systems. With 13 years experience we are able to offer the full turnkey solution from enquiry to commissioning. Our boilers can be fuelled by straw, wood chip, wood pellets and agricultural by-products. 01669 631 189 www.cheviot-biomass-boilers. co.uk CLA Stand Number 460 The CLA offers essential support to all types of landowner whatever the size of their acreage. The CLA provides its members with free and unlimited specialist advice on every aspect of landownership - law, taxation, environment, planning and land use. Join the organisation that protects your land. 020 7460 7935 www.cla.org.uk

Cleanearth Energy Ltd Stand Number 750 CleanEarth are leading wind, solar PV and biomass specialists. Our experienced, in-house team look after every step of the process, from initial enquiry to planning, installation and on-going maintenance of your system. We operate nationally with a track record in delivering agricultural projects. 0800 975 5635 www.cleanearthenergy.co.uk Clear Mapping Co Stand Number 771 Clear Mapping Company is a cartographic and design consultancy based in Penryn, Cornwall. We create maps for people in the rural economy, to improve efficiency in the workplace, with our inclusive and sustainable design focus. 01326 337072 www.clearmapping.co.uk Clear Sky Safari Tents Stand Number 1260 Clear Sky specialise in supplying the very highest quality safari and bell tents at the lowest possible cost. Our safari tents are manufactured to British standards, designed for year round usage over 10 years and safari tent prices start from just &pound;2990 (+VAT) or &pound;530 for bell tents. 0845 299 6484 www.safaritents.net Colour Your Garden ltd Stand Number 380 Colour Your Garden aims to be a `one stop shop` for your plant list - not only do we stock an exceptional range of perennials, we can also source your bulbs, trees, shrubs, topiary, grasses ferns and sundries, as well as delivering them to you. 01765 640 732 www.colouryourgarden.co.uk Commercial Furniture UK Ltd Stand Number 480 We specialise in a wide range of outdoor commercial grade products from Rattan to Teak furniture, outdoor BBQs from Kamado Joe’s, Smokers & commercial Gas BBQs. This year we also offer a large range of products that can be customised with your own branding, superb for marketing. 01216 871 308 www.commercialfurnitureuk. com

COMPANIES HOUSE Stand Number 830 Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. 0303 1234 500 www.gov.uk/government/ organisations/companies-house Connected Thinking Ltd Stand Number 261 Connected Thinking is a specialist equestrian consultancy which focuses on helping existing operators of riding schools improve their business or entrepreneurs who want to diversify into this sector. With years of experience in the equestrian industry we can help you grow and win funding. 01444 810 686 www.connectedthinkingpr. co.uk Convenience Services Limited Stand Number 931 Design, construction and supply of prefabricated toilet and shower cabins for campsite use. Off-road mobile units a speciality. 0845 006 0737 www.toiletsforsale.com Countryside Life Ltd Stand Number 256 Support the whole range of countryside activities & accommodations making it easy to attract visitors from both the UK and abroad. We provide the most accessible market place to help farm diversification where you can easily list anything your business has to offer. 07428 182 402 www.countrysidelife.co.uk Craftis Ltd Stand Number 852 Crafti’s are showcasing exciting new children’s activity packs, tabletop activities and meal packaging solutions. We welcome buyers to come along to stand 852 and discuss ideas to plan their children’s offering, ensuring they stand out from the competition. 01327 358 508 www.craftis.co.uk

CREATE A CABIN Stand Number 665 Bespoke, DIY modular buildings used for artisan food & cheese production, abbattoirs and offices. Lockable, safe chemical and game storage. No planning permission required if placed inside an existing building. Insulated, waterproof, economical. Assisted Construction provided for flatpack models 01227 389 895 www.createacabin.co.uk CSY Stand Number 661 CSY provide EPOS systems and e-commerce solutions for retailers. 0115 948 4848 www.csy.co.uk Dale Leisure Supplies Limited Stand Number 1190 We are the UK’s leading supplier of Inventory Packs, Display Packs, Housekeeping Equipment, Electricals, Outdoor Furniture, Bedding and much, much more throughout the UK and Europe! 01482 348699 www.dale-leisure.co.uk Dan O’Neill Ice Cream Machines Stand Number 1340 Dan O’Neill Ice Cream Machines is a trusted family business with 48 years experience. We supply and install gelato machines, soft serve & frozen yoghurt equipment, slush, granita, and refrigerated cabinets. We are the sole importer for the finest Italian machines made by IceTeam1927. 7836705168 www.icecreammachines.co.uk Davies & Co Stand Number 252 Davies and Co is a well-established practice of Rural Consultants, Chartered Surveyors, Agricultural Valuers and Lettings Agents, based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. We provide a professional advice service tailored to Landowners, Farmers and Investors in the East Midlands and throughout the UK. 01536 524 808 www.daviesandco.co.uk DC Payments Stand Number 1330 DC Payments is a full-service provider of innovative ATM products and services. We provide best-in-class ATM solutions to financial institutions, corporations and government, and retailers across the country. 0800 093 2350 www.dcpayments.co.uk

Decotex Stand Number 720 From World famous Cruise Liners, National retailers, Holiday parks to family owned Bed and Breakfasts, Decotex have been supplying the finest towels, robes, linen, duvets, pillows and mattress protection for over 25 years. 01925 245 496 www.decotex.co.uk DeePee Eco Spaces Stand Number 430 The deepee is a revolution in temporary to mid-term luxury living and working spaces for anyone looking to diversify their land offering. Made from natural materials, it is a low carbon modular building ideal for ‘Glamping’, as a temporary office space or even as a sustainable outbuilding. 07985 238 713 www.deepee.co.uk Easitill Solutions Stand Number 1286 Easitill provide electronic point of sale solutions to businesses. 01604 881881 www.easitill.co.uk/home Ecotoilets Stand Number 474 From high end glamping to muddy field camping. Log cabins in the dell, fun activities as well. It happens to us all to answer natures call, when we really need to go, where do we find a loo? The answer to this age old quest: a composting toilet - they’re the best, separating, odour free. Stand F914, 01327 844 442 www.eco-toilets.co.uk Ecovision Stand Number 812 Turn a Financial Drain into a Cash Generator with Ecovision Renewables. Ecovision Renewables operates nationally and is part of the Ecovision Group of customer driven companies delivering renewable and sustainable energy solutions to reduce energy costs. 01666 501 580 www.ecovision.co.uk Ed Shepherd Photography Stand Number 290 We cover estates, farms and homes inside and outside all around the world. The stills or film are used for any marketing purposes or a wonderful memento. We use drones as well and can cover many aspects of commercial buildings, residential properties, gardens and developments from the air or ground. 01285 238 181 www.edshepherdphotography. co.uk

Electra-mek Ltd Stand Number 671 For millions of years, mother nature has provided us with light, life and energy. Electra-mek Ltd are specialists in designing solutions to harness that energy and turn it into power for your remote locations. To this end, we introduce The RUT (Renewable utility trailer) for mobile power anywhere. 01553 770 088 www.electramek.com Energy Controls Stand Number 1346 Established in 1991, Energy Controls are a specialist supplier of electricity pre-payment metering systems, offering a comprehensive range of MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) approved meters to Holiday & Caravan Parks throughout the UK. 0845 230 4535 www.econtrols.co.uk Engena Ltd. Stand Number 950 Engena Limited provides expert development services to developers of renewable energy projects, from project assessment to the preparation of environmental statements, wind monitoring campaigns, publicity, support at appeal and commercial contracting advice. 01449 723 205 www.engena.co.uk/index.html EnSo International Stand Number 946 EnSo International Ltd has established an enviable reputation for providing high quality wastewater and industrial treatment solutions together with consultancy services in the off-mains drainage industry. 447903204933 www.enso-international.com Enviroplay Ltd Stand Number 436 One stop shop for anything play associated. We supply, design, install, inspect and maintain. We also build mountain bike trails, skateboard parks and equestrian buildings. We can design, supply and install budget play areas from &pound;2000 especially for farm shops or similar rural enterprises. 8003029290 www.enviroplay.co.uk

EPOS Group Stand Number 1251 EPOS Group specialises in Electronic Point of Sale systems. Since 1971 we’ve grown steadily to deliver national and local sales & service support coverage to our customers. We know from this earned experience it takes ambition and commitment to run your company. 0870 428 2830 www.eposgroup.co.uk

FARMA Stand Number 611 FARMA is the national Association dedicated to Farmers who want to sell directly to the public. If you have a current retail business and are looking for new ideas or looking to open a new one please come along to the stand to get your questions answered. 01638 676 747 www.farma.org.uk

Equestrian Index Stand Number 1192 The Equestrian Index, launched in 2013 as a database of Equestrian Businesses, now hosts over 17,000 listings relating to the UK Equine industry. The database is managed by a team based in our offices in Herefordshire who ensure the information is both up to date and relevant to our user base. 01432 367977 www.equestrianindex.com

Farming Online Limited Stand Number 1196 Farming Online supplies news, weather and prices information to UK agriculture. Business grade telecoms Broadband, line rental/ calls and mobiles. Farm finance specialising in renewable energy. Technical solutions as smart phone Apps, web site design and construction. Established 1995. 087 0909 0902 www.farming.co.uk

Espresso Essential Stand Number 1470 Espresso Essential provide commercial coffee machines for businesses. 0800 731 2980 www.espressoessential.co.uk

FarmWeb Stand Number 670 At FarmWeb we know about Farm Insurance! We’re dedicated to meeting the insurance needs of Farmers today and for the future through a network of agricultural insurance specialists. Our products can be tailored to ensure comprehensive cover for all farming & diversified activities. 01452 361645 www.farmweb.co.uk

EWT (Emergya Wind Technologies) UK Ltd Stand Number 730 EWT wind turbines were designed and developed to proven Direct Drive technology, specifically for operating in low/moderate wind speeds, ideal for brownfield applications, delivering excellent energy yields. Fully trained UK based service technicians 24/7 monitor the growing fleet. 0131 247 6720 www.ewtdirectwind.com Farm Machinery Locator Stand Number 152 Farm Machinery Locator is a classified used farming equipment magazine. Published fortnightly it is directly mailed to farmers, sold at newsagents (priced at &pound;2.30) and distributed at farm auctions. www.farmmachinerylocator. co.uk Farm Stay UK Stand Number 471 Celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2013 Farm Stay UK is a nationwide membership co-operative representing over 1000 farms and country properties providing Quality Assessed Bed & Breakfast, Self Catering, Caravan and Camping and alternative accommodation including yurts and shepherds huts. 024 76 696909 www.farmstay.co.uk

Feather Down Farm Days Stand Number 760 The leaders in luxury camping, Feather Down Farm Days were the first to bring the UK tents that feature wood burners, flushing loos and proper beds. Over the past decade we’ve proudly pioneered a new way to holiday under canvas. 044 - 1420 80804 www.featherdown.co.uk Fidelity Systems Ltd. Stand Number 1072 Established leading provider of hospitality, retail and leisure solutions to colleges, local authorities, universities, student unions, leisure clubs, retail & hospitality venues. 01482 585 343 www.fidelitysystems.co.uk Finn Geotherm UK Ltd Stand Number 631 Finn Geotherm are specialist installers of Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps, based in East Anglia with installations teams covering the UK. Established since 2006, we’ve now installed systems in 2 bed bungalows, manor houses, offices, and greenhouses. 01953 453 240

First Trace Training Stand Number 941 First Trace Training Ltd is a small bespoke business providing quality First Aid training to Adults and Children and putting the fun back into learning. 0121 378 1626 www.firsttracetraining.co.uk Flame Concepts Digital Solutions Stand Number 280 From Farm Parks to Steam Trains, Historic Houses to Castles, Festivals/events to campsites and B&Bs, Flame Concepts Digital solutions can help make you earn money whilst you sleep. Award winning and UK Best Ticketing finalist (Event Technology Awards 2014), grow with our commission free systems. 01900 268 281 www.flameconcepts.com Floating Solar UK Stand Number 235 Floating Solar UK is the first official exclusive distributor and agent of floating PV systems in the UK. A new, reliable and cost-effective solution to turn bodies of water into solar power plants while conserving land and water. 03333 444 338 www.floatingsolarpanels.co.uk Flood Expo Stand Number 734 The Flood Expo is the world’s largest exhibition and conference. www.thefloodexpo.co.uk Forest Carbon Stand Number 620 We are the leading developer of new carbon woodlands, having planted 4.1 million trees at 70+ sites in the UK for partner businesses. Quality assurance is provided by the government Woodland Carbon Code. Our trees fight climate change, prevent floods, clean up air and rivers and create employment. 0191 395 2956 www.forestcarbon.co.uk Forest Fuels Ltd Stand Number 672 Forest Fuels is a national biomass fuel supplier supplying wood pellet and wood chip. We are also biomass consultants and biomass project funders under either Capital Free boiler schemes or ESCO’s - Energy Supply Contracts We have 19 depot nationwide and offer a truly local service. 01409 281977 www.forestfuels.co.uk

Fowler UK Stand Number 1442 Fowler UK - Laundry and Catering Equipment. Supply, Service and Maintain all Manufacturers of Commercial Equipment - with a team of Engineers covering the whole of the U.K. 01200 444430 www.fowleruk.com Francis Consulting Stand Number 1042 Rural entrepreneur looking for business growth? Interested in domestic and / or international growth? Funding and development programmes are available. Enhance your management team`s skills and expand your business. Contact us to discuss the opportunities for your business to grow. 0203 755 5248 www.francis-consulting.com Freewatt Ltd. Stand Number 382 Freewatt exists to help you make the very most of the sun’s power. Put simply, we use proven and emerging Solar PV technologies to achieve real value. And we`re not just talking about reducing your energy bills. We’re talking about helping you make money from this clean, natural resource. 01427 787 297 www.freewatt.co.uk G2 Innovation Ltd Stand Number 621 G2 helps companies to profit from product development. Our expertise in R&D tax relief has enabled companies across the UK to invest in their development programs, and our industrial design services are supported by research and insight to ensure the best prospects of commercial success. 0115 824 0402 www.g2innovation.co.uk GemaPark Stand Number 1122 GemaPark - Park reservation and management system .GemaPark is a full online park reservation and management system suitable for holiday parks, residential parks, touring and camping parks and self-catering cottages and apartments. Designed by park professionals and built and supported in England. 01983 282 420 www.gemapark.co.uk

Genatec Stand Number 950 Genatec develop wind and solar projects throughout the UK, specialising in projects from 500kW to 10MW. We work with landowners to optimise our projects without unnecessary disturbance to the existing farm business. 01263 825 036 www.genatec.co.uk Glampit.com Stand Number 260 A Yorkshire based, glamorous camping company. Hassle free glamping rental packages, online store and now provider of permanent glamping sites for rural businesses and land owners. 07734 686 538 www.glampit.com

Global Teleports Stand Number 220 Global Teleports provides Broadband via satellite to the parts of the world that other networks don`t reach via our wholly owned global network of managed hubs accessing satellites in all three ocean regions for long or short term, domestic and enterprise clients at an affordable price. +44(0) 1 707 648311 www.globalteleports.com Government Grant & Tax Consultants Ltd Stand Number 912 GGTC are a specialist organisation that helps clients realise and maximise their entitlements using Research & Development Tax Credits. In addition, capital allowances can deliver immediate demonstrable benefits to the bottom line of a business. Looking for ways to save money? Visit us at stand 912. 01727 738600 www.ggtc.co.uk Green Decore Stand Number 540 Wholesaler and retailer of Durable Outdoor Rugs , outdoor cushions and outdoor poufs from materials like recycled plastic. green-decore.com

Green Technology Finance Stand Number 1052 Green Technology Finance Limited is the company to contact if you have a finance requirement for any renewable energy or waste recycling equipment. We have extensive knowledge and a panel of lenders who specialise in providing lending solutions for the sector. 01234 881340 www.greentechnologyfinance. co.uk Green Unit Ltd. Stand Number 751 We design, build & install innovative, planning friendly sustainable modular buildings for the hospitality industry. With design excellence & manufacture to ISO quality & environmental standards, our buildings are adaptable for accommodation, guest service provision, reception & office requirements. 01865 682 707 www.greenunit.co.uk HFN Landscapes Ltd. Stand Number 1030 HFN personnel manage and implement all works in-house which includes hard and soft landscaping, minor civil engineering works, reclamation and environmental projects. We also have specialist divisions that design and construct recreational sports and natural play areas. 01386 555 354 www.hfnlandscapes.co.uk Holiday Park Scene Magazine Stand Number 1140 Holiday Park Scene is a B2B print and on-line magazine for the holiday park sector, earning itself a reputation as an essential read for anyone involved in holiday park management. Packed with fresh ideas and essential reading for anyone who runs or works in a holiday park. 01353 666 663 www.holidayparkscene.com holidaycottages.co.uk Stand Number 854 Holidaycottages.co.uk is an independent holiday letting agency with over 25 years` experience. Choose from over 2,000 selfcatering cottages across the UK, including hundreds of dog-friendly properties. Known formerly as Farm and Cottage Holidays for 20 years, they are experts in farm lettings. 01237 459 888 www.holidaycottages.co.uk

Husson UK Stand Number 1450 Husson International, one of Europe’s largest steel play & sports equipment manufacturers, is delighted to announce that it will be exhibiting the stunning new Out&Fit range at this years show. This innovative fitness concept offers a complete fitness programme to people of all ages and ability. 01296 337 790 www.husson.co.uk iClean Equipment Ltd. Stand Number 1242 We produce water based products. At the show we will be promoting our innovative dog wash station, which is a state of the art self wash unit in which the owner washes and dries their ‘best friend’ using a selection of various wash and drying cycles, paid for in cash or alternatively by NFC card. 07788 445 773 www.icleandogwash.com iDEA Stand Number 1421 Interactive Digital Entertainment Activities .Enjoy on demand, unlimited access to the latest entertainment, fitness and dance activities delivered by leading experts. 0127 3324 418 www.ideagetactive.com Illuminate Design Stand Number 1372 We offer complete technical support for all Sound, Lighting and AV systems throughout entertainment and leisure venues; we can advise, supply & install all aspects of entertainment systems. We also offer 24/7 nationwide technical support to enable to you to reliably entertain your guests. 01206 709694 www.illuminatedesign.co.uk Impact IT Solutions (UK) Ltd Stand Number 640 We are a supplier of CCTV, door / gate entry, telephone systems and networking systems - in fact, everything IT based. Established for over 10 years we take pride in supplying technology solutions to all sorts of industry but especially within rural farms and estates. 0117 2020 200 www.impactitsolutions.co.uk Inspired Courses Stand Number 150 Are you interested in the glamping

trend and how offering this service can diversify your business and significantly build your income? This online guide gives you everything you need to know to set up your new glamping business quickly, to secure its success in the market and avoid costly mistakes. 07815680567 www.inspiredcourses.com

equine and rural planning consultancy. This involves advice, assessments and appraisals for planning applications, appeals and expert witness work. We also carry out inputs to environmental assessments, and research work related to the rural economy. 01793 771333 www.kernon.co.uk

Intellectual Property Office Stand Number 830 Your idea, your business, our support. We can help you protect your brand, your invention and your creativity using trade marks, patents and copyright. See what you own using our IP business tools 0300 300 2000 www.ipo.gov.uk

KPG Design Associates Ltd Stand Number 813 We are a firm of Architectural and Planning specialists dealing with all Planning related matters associated with Farming Diversification or Rural Enterprise. 07941 995218 www.kpgdesignassociates.co.uk

i-Read Ltd. Stand Number 1022 i-Read is the market leader in supplying puzzle & activity on a concession basis. We supply many retailers with a no risk activity range and a first class service. Our ranges include children’s colouring, sticker & craft books as well as puzzle books and adult colouring titles. 01279 899927 www.i-read.co.uk

Kuboid Ltd Stand Number 490 Kuboid specialise in the design & build of Self Storage facilities. We have helped many farmers diversify into Self Storage, utilising their existing buildings, whether it be a small building to create an additional income or a large building to create an independent Self Storage business. 01933 222535 www.kuboid.co.uk

Johnson Brewing Design Stand Number 233 Johnson Brewing Design Ltd, Manufactures, Installs and Commissions Micro Breweries and Distilleries, with over 20 years` experience and expertise working in the UK and throughout Europe it is also able to offer training and consultancy services. 01204 887 754 www.johnsonbrewing.co.uk

Landmark Systems Ltd Stand Number 470 Landmark Systems specialise in the supply of computer software, training and advice for farms, estates and rural businesses. KEY and KEYPrime Accounts are now the most popular management accounting system for farms and rural business in the UK. We also supply a range of relevant software. 01798 877100 www.landmarksystems.co.uk

JSR Services (Blairgowrie) Ltd Stand Number 360 JSR Services (Blairgowrie) Ltd is a family run business. They started in 1990 as a sales and distribution company to supply all requisitions to the Poultry Industry. Breaking into free range egg production and rearing in 2003 they are now expanding through the UK into the Farm Food Vending business. 07917730452 www.jsrservices.co.uk Kernon Countryside Consultants Ltd Stand Number 252 KCC specialise in agricultural,

Lantern & Larks Stand Number 350 Lantern & Larks offers luxury camping at small, carefully selected and beautiful sites, deep in glorious countryside. Our sites - in Britain’s beauty spots are within easy reach of other holiday attractions, such as beaches, quaint towns and villages and superb walking country. 01638 563478 www.lanternandlarks.co.uk Lark Energy Stand Number 364 Lark Energy is a market leader in the rapidly growing UK commercial and utility scale solar industry. We undertake high quality projects of all sizes for our clients and investors, ranging from 30kWp rooftop installations to 30MWp ground-mounted solar farms. 01778 380718 www.larkenergy.co.uk

LC Energy Ltd. Stand Number 840 LC Energy is one of the UK’s leading specialists in sustainable wood fuel supply, complete biomass systems and long-term timber purchase agreements. 08448 751 320 www.lcenergy.co.uk LEAF Stand Number 160 LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is the leading organisation delivering more sustainable food and farming. LEAF works with farmers, the food industry, scientists and consumers to inspire and enable sustainable farming that is prosperous, enriches the environment and engages local communities. LEAF promotes Integrated Farm Management (IFM), a whole farm business approach that delivers more sustainable farming. 0247 6413 911 www.leafuk.org Leisure Life Ltd Stand Number 366 The team at Leisure Life are committed to bringing new and exciting products to the commercial leisure industry and in particular the Camping, Agri Tourism and indoor pay centres across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Sole distributors of The Jumping Pillow for the UK & Ireland UK: 07482 888660 www.leisurelife.co Lindee Lu Stand Number 880 With over 40 years of experience, specialising in cattery manufacture, Lindee Lu supply the finest FAB approved cat houses, meeting and exceeding your needs. 01275 853 800 www.lindee-lu.co.uk Lissett Homes Stand Number 232 We were established over 30 years ago and from the very first home it was always our intention to build a business based on manufacturing top quality ‘custom built homes’. 01759 302 801 www.lissetthomes.com LivingCom Stand Number 1392 LivingCom are experts in delivering managed internet services to the

leisure market, offering fibre fast broadband, pervasive Wi-Fi and exclusive Digital Media Platform with a full 24/7/365 service and support desk. LivingCom create a user experience that matches your customers profile. 01275 793 400 www.cablecomnetworking. co.uk Lorica Insurance Brokers Stand Number 864 Finding the right insurance for your farm is important. It`s your livelihood after all. Our specialist team have been working with the farming industry offering insurance advice for many years and offer bespoke protection to fit the individual business. 0333 4000 707 www.loricainsurance.com Love Lane Caravans Stand Number 520 ‘When it comes to portable buildings, most caravans don`t impress... Even shepherd`s huts, cute as they are, tend to be rather on the snug side. But step into one of Love Lane Caravan`s new offerings and there`s definitely no cramping one`s style’. Katherine Sorrell, The Telegraph 5th July.t 07825 813 803 www.lovelanecaravans.com Lushna Glamping Stand Number 970 We offer complete solution for development of your glamping ecotourism destination. We are manufacturers and suppliers of unique Glamping products luxury outdoor tents, wooden eco chalets, pods, cabins, saunas and bathrooms. 38670584258 www.glamping-lushna.com Marsh Company Insurance Brokers Ltd Stand Number 772 Marsh and Company are one of the leading independent commercial insurance brokers in Leicester and across the Midlands. We have been arranging commercial insurance for our clients for over 30 years, and can help find comprehensive and competitive insurance for your business. 0116 204 3415 www.marshcompany.co.uk Mascots UK Stand Number 1221 Mascots UK are the sole UK supplier for the world`s finest

artisans in creating wonderful character mascots that bring your brand to life. Mascots illicit an emotional response other forms of marketing cannot. We manufacture in USA, Europe and Russia, each factory has different specialisms enablin 01525 405 889 www.mascotsuk.com

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Mattressman Stand Number 612 Mattressman Trade Division looks after all of the needs for your mattresses, divans and beds frames for holiday parks, glamping sites, Holiday lets and any commercial property. All products are in stock ready to send for next day delivery. Call for advice and prices. 1603256860 www.mattressman.co.uk/ contract Mocadazu Luxury Bamboo Tents Stand Number 1182 Mocadazu is specialized in the design of ultra luxurious bamboo tents to provide the perfect set-up for an ultimate dream vacation. Our luxury bamboo tents are especially designed for luxurious tourism locations like resorts, hotels, chateaus, exclusive nature reserves and other unique destinations. 31633837448 www.mocadazu.com Modulog Stand Number 732 Eco friendly Camping pod or garden office. Design your own glamping pod or garden room by choosing which and how many modules go into your bespoke pod. 01982 553 022 www.modulog.co.uk/glamping Molten Rock Equipment Ltd Stand Number 1063 Home of the Boma - Award winning All Terrain Wheelchair! Outdoor living is what our products are all about; from the awesome all terrain performance of the Boma7 wheelchair, to our range of special options making the outdoors accessible to all; from fishing, shooting, biking with friends or the dog.

moow.farm Ltd. Stand Number 291 Revolutionary solution for pH and temperature monitoring covering the whole lactation period. +36 30 370 3287 www.moow.farm

Network (NFAN) is the only co-operative group established to provide professional assistance and support to Farm and Rural Diversification Enterprises. The NFAN is unique, as the only independent national cooperative for farm and rural attractions. 01536 513397 www.farmattractions.net

We are able to visit you and discuss any aspect of your leisure operation and offer solutions - from obtaining planning permission and facility development through to marketing and even operating aspects of your business on your behalf. 07818 034 729 www.orchardcampsite.co.uk/ orchardconsultancy/leisure.html

Mr Box Ltd Stand Number 311 Mr Box sell and hire Shipping Containers for multiple uses. The containers can be used for self-storage, general storage, chemical storage, canteen/ office facilities or converted to a bespoke specification. With depots nationwide and a network of local delivery vehicles, they can cover the UK. 01473 833775 www.mrbox.co.uk

Netguides Ltd. Stand Number 1122 Netguides Limited - Web Design, Online Business Systems and Support. Netguides is a leading-edge web agency specialising in the tourism, activity and retail sectors. We bring together flair and technology to provide websites & business systems that make your business more efficient and successful. 01983 282 420 www.netguides.co.uk

Outdoor Lounge Stand Number 1184 Providing a unique experience to the conventional way of enjoying your quality time in the countryside, at the beach, in the garden. Made in Great Britain. 0800 612 7463 www.outdoorlounge.co.uk

Mulberry Cottages Stand Number 841 Holiday letting specialists advising at every stage from derelict site to marketing, `to maximize your income through a flexible partnership approach.` 01227 464958 www.mulberrycottages.com

New Forest Log Cabins Stand Number 250 Log homes come in all shapes and sizes and here at New Forest Log Cabins we realise that no one size fits all. That is why we take the time to work with you, ensuring your log home is unique to, and fulfills all your needs. Our focus is on providing you with a beautiful bespoke home. 01202 888 108 www.newforestlogcabins.co.uk

myGlampsiteReview.com Stand Number 1486 myGlampsiteReview.com is a directory of boutique campgrounds, cottages and unique accommodations across the UK, North America, Europe and Australia. Are you interested in starting your own Glamping site? We can help you market your gorgeous bell tents, luxurious yurts and inspiring accommodations. (416) 806-0137 www.myglampsitereview.com Naked Flame Stand Number 630 Luxurious wood-fired eco hot tubs. Suppliers to the glamping and stove industry. Totally hand-crafted, sustainable, natural and beautiful. www.nakedtubs.com National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) Stand Number 940 The National Farm Attractions

Nicholsons Stand Number 346 An Oxfordshire based company, with a specific and integrated focus on forestry, landscaping and plant sales. Serving the Midlands and Home Counties, Nicholsons is known for its specialisms in arboricultural and woodland services, garden design and construction, and container grown trees. 01869 340342 www.nicholsons.gb.com North2South Training Consultants Stand Number 436 North2south are an approved CIEH training centre that delivers First Aid/AED, Food Safety/Allergen & Health & Safety courses in-house across the UK. Enviroplay is a one stop shop for anything associated with playgrounds. We can both inspect & provide maintenance advice at a minimal cost. 07780703890 www.north2southtraining.co.uk Orchard Consulting Stand Number 1282

Outside Structure Solutions Ltd Stand Number 942 Outside Structure Solutions are specialists in the supply and installation of canopies and outside structures. Our shade and shelter canopies are available in a variety of designs with many choices including fixed or retractable roof, aluminium or timber frame as well as more traditional awnings. 0844 561 7679 www.OutsideStructures.co.uk Paragon Entertainment Stand Number 564 We license IP and distribute products into the leisure attraction markets, creating an exciting range of branded attraction concepts to add value, refresh an attractionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current offering and attract additional footfall and revenue. Our concepts: Nerf, Ninja Warrior, Hilo, KidSteam and Soft Play. 01904 608020 www.paragonlicensing.co.uk Parsons Containers Ltd. Stand Number 874 Parsons Containers Ltd. supply shipping containers nationally by sale and hire for a wide range of applications. We also offer Selfstorage via our U Hold The Key Self Storage brand and we specialise in bespoke design and supply of office, cabins, mess rooms, plant rooms, workshops and much more. 01740 62 99 99 www.parsonscontainers.com Pattersons Stand Number 1186 Next day essential Holiday Park & Accommodation Supplies. Supplying the Nation with Accommodation, Catering and Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies for over 125 Years. www.pattersons.co.uk Pear Technology Stand Number 442

Providers of easy to use, sector specific digital mapping software and services for land management plus remote data capture and tree management software. Licensed Partners with Ordnance Survey. Products supported by professional technical support service. 2392499689 www.peartechnology.co.uk

the UK`s leading providers of off-site-constructed modular buildings. Based in Herefordshire, the company has led the way in designing, manufacturing and installing buildings to suit a variety of applications for commercial and residential market. 01568 709 297 www.poly-modular.com

for diversification start-ups and continuing development of existing food/farm retail & food service businesses, using geodemographic analysis and our own Retail HealthCheck tools to produce fully-costed designs and layouts to fit your site. 033 033 52 579 www.retailnetwerks.com

Stand Number 563 Savills services include estate and farm agency, estate management and consultancy, agricultural business consultancy and professional services advice, supported by an established research department. 020 7016 3885 www.savills.co.uk

Playforce Stand Number 476 Playforce has over 16 years` experience creating outdoor play spaces all over the UK and we are experts in keeping them looking great and maximising your investment, leaving you to concentrate on running your business. Come along and speak to our team on stand 476 to find out how we could help you 01225 792660 www.playforce.co.uk

Premium Crops Ltd Stand Number 265 Leaders in speciality arable croppping, Premium Crops Ltd, offer added value contracts for speciality crop production. Talk to us about profitable UK cropping opportunities across the widest range of species, including; High Erucic Rapeseed; Linseed; Borage; Naked Oats; Millet and Ahiflower 01376 333888 www.premiumcrops.com

RMS Hospitality Cloud Stand Number 1370 RMS is an Australian software company producing & supporting Online Booking, Channel Management and Front Office Systems to the world`s hospitality industry. RMS has been at the forefront of development of property and reservations management systems for over 30 years for the Holiday Park industry. 01634778443 opt 2 www.rms.com.au

Silesia Grill Systems Stand Number 342 35 years of Business Success, described by many users as the Rolls Royce of the #Contactgrills. Silesia Grill Systems will be live demonstrating througout the whole course of the show. 01430 879967 www.silesiavelox.co.uk

Play Revolution Stand Number 842 Play Revolution offer creative and exciting solutions for the Indoor & Outdoor Play industry, our design team are constantly pushing at the boundaries in order to create the most innovative, fun filled play structures. 01978851141 www.playrevolution.co.uk

QCR Recycling Equipment Stand Number 1241 QCR Recycling Equipment help independent & group holiday parks as well as tourist attractions reduce their waste costs & improve tidiness. Our waste balers, glass crushers & tractor mounted bin compactors are ideal for holiday parks. We offer free site surveys & trials. Visit stand 1241 for advice. 01242 620903 www.qcr.co.uk

Rolec Services Ltd Stand Number 1382 Rolec Leisure Services is a division of Rolec Services Ltd., and has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of electrical hook-up and metering systems, electrical distribution systems and park lighting solutions. 01205 724754 www.rolecserv.com

Pods by Future Rooms Stand Number 1234 Our garden rooms are built using quality materials by our experienced carpenters, all of the timber elements we use are from sustainable sources. We are now taking this knowledge into the design and build of camping pods. 08448 002 093 www.futurerooms.co.uk/pods Polar Krush UK Stand Number 1288 Polar Krush is the fastest growing frozen drink in the World. As the leading brand in most sectors of the UK market, Polar Krush has built up thousands of customers both Nationally & Internationally, creating the fastest growing frozen drinks brand in the world. 0845 2500 757 www.polarkrush.co.uk Poly Modular Ltd. Stand Number 550 Poly-Modular (Premier Manufacturing Ltd) are one of

Quality in Tourism Stand Number 1071 Quality in Tourism act as a reliable regulatory body for the accommodation and tourism industry. We recognise quality, differentiate levels of facilities and services and make potential guests aware of what they can expect before they make a booking. 0845 300 6996 www.qualityintourism.com Quality Unearthed Stand Number 440 Quality Unearthed are a specialist agency in the alternative & unusual holiday accommodation market. They provide accommodation owners with a professional marketing and booking service, and potential owners with advice & support on diversification into this market. 01348 830922 www.qualityunearthed.co.uk Retail Netwerks UK Ltd Stand Number 660 We specialise in feasibility studies

Rollins Marine & Caravan Services (Rmcs) Stand Number 740 Design, supply and installation of electrical, water and sanitation systems for caravan sites and marinas 01945 871412 www.rmcs.co.uk Rural Retreats Stand Number 350 Rural Retreats have nearly 30 years experience of establishing and marketing self-catering property at the luxury end of the market. We pride ourselves in working closely with owners to present each individual property to the best advantage and help you maximise your income. 01386 701177 www.ruralretreats.co.uk Russell Play Stand Number 1021 Russell Play specialises in the design and build of bespoke playscapes for the external environment. Our unique areas are constructed using steel, rope and timber and we can create stunning one-off designs for every site. 01590 675652 www.russell-play.com/

Silver Lining Networks Stand Number 541 Silver Lining Networks is an established family run business specialising in the installation of commercial Wi-Fi into caravan parks, campsites, marinas and small businesses such as B&B`s, shops and restaurants, allowing your customers to access the internet 24 hours a day. 0844 3573596 www.silverliningnetworks. co.uk Snowshock Ltd. Stand Number 1321 We are the UK’s elite supplier of slush drinks machines and supplies. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, our customers come from Cornwall all the way to Orkney. 01912 386 666 www.snowshock.com Solar Ventures Stand Number 664 SOLAR VENTURES is a utility scale renewable energy company dedicated to the development of state of the art solar photovoltaic (PV) farms and commercial roof space across the UK. 0117 244 6544 www.solarventures.co.uk Solarsense Stand Number 1062 Solarsense are proud to be considered one of the UK’s leading renewable energy suppliers. From our Carbon-Neutral Technology Park based just outside of Bristol, we provide a complete design and installation service for a wide range of renewable technologies to help lower bills and increase income. 01275 461 800 www.solarsense-uk.com Spectrum Energy Systems Ltd

Savills

Stand Number 773 Helping farmers diversify using renewable technologies. Spectrum Energy Systems Ltd specialise in wind and solar renewable projects from 50kW to 5mW. Buy- land rental- reduce costs(PPA) 0845 4747604 www.spectrumenergysystems. co.uk

UK’s industry exhibition for the Takeaway and QSR sectors. Attracting over 6000 key decision makers from across the UK restaurant, takeaway and QSR sectors. Providing an unrivaled route to market for any business selling to this sector. 0117 930 4927 www.takeawayexpo.co.uk

throughout the United Kingdom. Creating awareness of their brands and produce and supporting their businesses with a number of member benefits that are designed and selected to make running their businesses easier and more cost effective. 0844 995 9996 www.artisanfoodtrail.co.uk

three hundred plus volunteers mostly with a close link to agriculture. They provide support to farmers and farming families facing difficulties and can be contacted through a confidential Helpline which is available from 7am - 11pm (0300 111 999, chris@fcn.org.uk). 01788 510866 www.fcn.org.uk

Stephen Locke Associates Stand Number 1280 Stephen Locke Associates is an independent firm of Rural Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Town Planners and Environmental Consultants offering a range of land, property and planning consultancy services to clients throughout the UK. 01952 670106 www.stephenlockeassociates. co.uk

Tasty Trotter Event Supplies Stand Number 340 An established brand of spit roast ovens and a range of catering equipment ideal for outdoor events. We are dedicated to offering premium equipment for a modest price with a list of features equal to kit twice the money. 01246 866800 www.tastytrotter.com

The BBQ Store Stand Number F480 Specialise in Napoleon BBQ’s and America’s Top selling Primo Ceramic Egg ‘s. We have supplied many caravan parks with our Travel Napoleon BBQ’s which they hire out to customers, this is a great way of offering customers the chance to cook on a quality Gas or Charcoal BBQ, whilst still making money each time they are hired out 0121 687 1308 www.bbqstoreuk.co.uk

The Food Entrepreneur Show Stand Number 142 The food and drink industry offers an incredible number of opportunities for any entrepreneur who is hungry for success. If you`re looking for the spark to light up your business empire, you`ve come to the right place. 01179304927 www.foodentrepreneurshow. co.uk

Street Food Live Stand Number 142 Street Food Live - The UK’s leading and industry exhibition for the street food and mobile catering sectors. Attracting 2,500 street food vendors and mobile caterers from across the whole of the UK. Providing an unrivalled route to market for any business selling to this sector. 0117 929 6085 www.streetfoodlive.co.uk Summit Leisure Stand Number 1270 Summit Leisure supply a wide range state of the art SwimSpas & high quality swimming pool enclosures, retractable or static for domestic & commercial use. 01264 850 001 www.summitleisure.co.uk SuperControl booking and management system Stand Number 381 SuperControl does more than just take bookings; it is a complete self-catering business management and marketing solution. It looks after your bookings, payments and communication with guests and connects with your marketing channels to save you time and get you more bookings. +44 (0)1556 506 701 www.supercontrol.co.uk Takeaway Innovation Expo Stand Number 142 Takeaway Innovation Expo - The

Teddy Mountain UK Ltd Stand Number 234 A magical and special teddy bear stuffing concept that provides a lasting and memorable experience for all. The high quality of Teddy Mountain products and the vast range that we carry and because Teddy Mountain introduces new lines on a regular basis sets us apart from other brands! 01803 559768 www.teddymountaindirect. co.uk Tentsile Ltd Stand Number 641 The Tentsile Tree Tents were conceived as a treehouse that you can take with you anywhere. They offer an incredible way for you and your friends to experience the great outdoors in style, unparalleled comfort, unrestricted by ground conditions and with increased separation from wetness and creepies 447999045673 www.tentsile.com Terravesta Stand Number 1064 Energy, Naturally. The complete supply chain provider for Miscanthus in the UK, from grower to processing and sales. Managing all aspects of Miscanthus. 01522 731 873 www.Terravesta.com The Artisan Food Trail Stand Number 282 Promoting and championing small and artisan food producers

The Big Screen Company Stand Number 1043 The Big Screen Company specialises in Audio Visual Technology and AV Installation. When it comes to Big Screen Video Projection and Home Cinema, Home Automation, Sound Systems and surround sound we are technical specialists. 01493 440 535 www.bigscreenonline.co.uk/ The British Alpaca Society Stand Number 910 Alpacas are a successful alternative farming industry with domestic & export markets growing rapidly. Talk to alpaca owners and ask how these animals could bring your holding a fine return. The British Alpaca Society is dedicated to the welfare of alpacas and the education of their owners in the UK. 02476 304400 www.bas-uk.com The Camping and Caravanning Club Stand Number 264 If you have half an acre or more of unused land, let us help you put it to work. From application to operation, The Camping and Caravanning Club can help you set up and develop your very own small lucrative campsite, without the need for planning permission using our special exemptions. 02476 475198 www.setupasite.co.uk The Farming Community Network Stand Number 190 FCN is a national network of some

The Original Cottage Company Stand Number 560 From small beginnings at the family kitchen table of one of our cottages in Norfolk, The Original Cottage Company (TOCC) has steadily expanded, through organic growth based on its significant success and through judicious acquisitions to now boast a selection of over 3000 holiday lets across the UK. 0333 2020 858 www.originalcottages.co.uk The Playbus Company Stand Number 850 The Play Bus Company provides a fusion of a mobile space with the structuring commonly found in Indoor Play Centres. Retired single and double decker buses are used as the space from which to create a `play centre on wheels` or any other mobile leisure facility. 07801554642 www.theplaybuscompany.co.uk The Secret Campsite Ltd. Stand Number 862 Owning your own Secret Campsite can provide you with a significant annual income from the 8+ acres of land that you own. The market size for our customers is growing fast and all we require from you and your land is, 7 months of your time, a warm welcome and a passion for your surroundings. 01273 401 100 www.thesecretcampsite.co.uk The Soft Brick Company Ltd Stand Number 930 We are the indoor soft play

experts! For over 25 years we have designed and manufactured the safest and highest quality soft play areas and structures in the industry. We believe a great reputation is built on the back of a great product offered at great value for money the UKs number 1 supplier. 01925 837733 www.softbrick.co.uk

Tilhill Forestry is the largest forest management and timber harvesting company in the UK and is also the market leader in biomass supply. We manage more woodland than anyone else. Our services include grant advice and access to the best timber prices. 0800 328 2128 www.tilhill.com

Stand Number 140 Frost fan wind machines have been utilised for many years to protect plants from frost damage. The concept of moving air using Frost Protection Wind Machines for crops and plants from frost damage is well proven. 07972 668 370 www.towandblowuk.com

Uniform Express Stand Number 1380 Uniform Express are at the forefront of the Corporate Apparel Industry, designing, manufacturing, supplying and then managing the clothing needs for over 900 companies around the world. 01295 709 774 www.uniformexpress.co.uk

The Woodland Trust Stand Number 546 The Woodland Trust is working with farmers to help them look at how planting trees can help complement existing activities. We provide free advice on how trees can provide shade and shelter, a reliable source of firewood, a food source for livestock and can help with water and game management. 01476 581 111 www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Timeless Timber Stand Number 570 Timeless Timber manufacture a wide range of high quality, UK manufactured products suitable for a wide range of applications including camping pods, sheds, garages, gazebos, stables, home offices and much more. 0800 587 8887 www.timeless-timber.com

Trailblazer BBQ Stand Number 386 Trailblazer BBQ produce two towable charcoal Bbq/grills that can cope with any weather condition, all year round, on any terrain. The 600s can cater for 500+ people. They come with a strong unique brand and the first ever online hire network booking engine. These offer a unique business opportunity. 028 9057 9000 www.trailblazerbbq.com

Unlocked Vision Stand Number 632 Unlocked Vision are a creative design agency that specialise in the design and production of themed immersive attractions. From family friendly experiences to adult scare attractions, Unlocked Vision provide experiences that are designed bespoke to each individual clients needs and audience. 07969872087 www.unlockedvision.com

Ticketscript Stand Number 1053 ticketscript is Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number one self-service digital ticketing company, providing event organisers with technology that helps them sell more tickets and grow their business over time. 02037146975 www.company.ticketscript. com/uk

Tingdene Homes Ltd Stand Number 1061 Tingdene Homes have been manufacturing holiday lodges for over 30 years, producing a range of innovative lodges to a high quality build, built to exceed BS3632 standards. All lodges are offered with a high specification, including furniture, luxury kitchens, bathrooms, furnishings, central heating. 01933 778 812 www.tingdene.co.uk

Tiger Play Stand Number 860 Tigerplay delivers state of the art children`s indoor and outdoor play spaces to the world, with a friendly and personal service. We pride ourselves on installing eye-catching play areas, of the highest quality and safety standards, guaranteed to provide an exciting play experience for all ages! 01249 740750 www.tigerplay.co.uk

TinyWoodHomes Stand Number 321 Unique miniature holiday homes for luxury glamping. Also, wood fired hottubs and solid wood gazebos.An innovative concept for landowners and starting/existing holiday businesses. TinywoodHomes can supply everything you require to fulfil your aspirations to create exclusive holiday units. 07774 933717 www.tinywoodhomes.com

Tiger Tea Events Stand Number 742 Tiger Tea works with outdoor events and specialises in License Compliance and the Health & Safety Management aspects of those events. With sixteen years experience in the events industry Tiger Tea can advise and support events of all sizes and shapes; parades, dispalys, exhibitions and festivals. 01323 732 843 www.tigertea.net

Tonka Machines Ltd. Stand Number 270 The Tonka Mini Wood Shavings Machine provides a saving of up to 50% on animal bedding costs and creates dust free, high quality and hygienic wood shavings. Soft wood logs and/or offcuts are fed into the Mini Machine which creates the freshest bedding on the market. 01280 706 469 www.tonkamachines.co.uk

Tilhill Forestry Stand Number 770

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True Tiny Houses Stand Number 254 A beautiful new alternative to yurts and shepherds huts for the outdoor leisure industry. Comfortable, fun and economical, with a style that captures the spirit of off grid living. Our True Tiny Houses are built to last for years, with very low matinance needs. 07712670380 www.truetinyhouses.com Turbervilles Solicitors Stand Number 1041 Turbervilles Solicitors are one of only a handful of firms of solicitors in the country specialising in this area, acting principally for the owners of holiday and residential mobile home parks. 01895 201 700 www.turbervilles.co.uk UKVA Stand Number 916 The United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA) is the organisation to which grape growers and winemakers belong in order to share information and work together to develop and promote their industry. The UKVA is recognised by the government as representing the English and Welsh wine industry, and has a voice in Westminster and Brussels. 07904 011 331 www.ukva.org.uk

Verdure Outdoor Living Stand Number 870 We`re delighted to introduce you to our new range of Canadian Cedar Saunas, Hot Tubs and Furniture! +44(0)203 696 0945 www.discover-verdure.com VEQTOR UK Stand Number 1040 VEQTOR has over 22 years experience in the design and manufacture of innovative, quality, value for money attractions LASER TAG, shooting games, SNIGGLEHUNT,electronic GEOCache treasure trail TARGET SHOOTING dark ride & walk-thru experiences MC TOAD sound & video environmental control 01428 685 660 www.veqtor.co.uk Vineyard Solutions Stand Number 1050 Complete UK vineyard establishment. From initial site consultation, vine supply and laser machine planting to steel trellis manufacture and installation. 01245 476 994 www.vineyardsolutions.co.uk Vistacraft Stand Number 530 The CABAN Portable Cabin is a unique multi-role structure that can be sited almost anywhere. Approx 3 hours to rig,on rough ground even amongst trees.No permanent development needed. Proven income potential and planning history. Seasonal tourism letting, home office, garden studio, pavilion, woodland hide. 01341 241587 www.vistacraft.co.uk Vitamin E Commerce LTD

Stand Number 231 A revolutionary approach to building successful businesses online. Designed for ambitious start-ups & SMEs who might have limited budgets, but don’t want to compromise on the design or functionality of their website. 01315 585 462 wearevitamin.launchrock.com

Stand Number 1070 Weltevree is a passionate product-label with ambition and a clear mission; we want to inspire you to look at your surroundings in a different way. With our collection, we pursuit a new idea of quality and luxury. 0031 26 4428 334 www.weltevree.nl/ENG/contact

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Watermills Events Stand Number 492 Providing alternative drinking water supply, emergency water supply and associated water supply consultancy services to the UK market efficiently and ethically. watermills.net/

Wicksteed Leisure Stand Number 932 Wicksteed, the play professionals. Experts in providing imaginative & innovative outdoor playground areas & outdoor gym equipment for Recreational Facilities, Holiday Parks and Public Spaces. 01536 517 028 www.wicksteed.co.uk

WTE Ltd Stand Number 872 WTE is the leading manufacturer of sewage treatment plants for sites not connected to mains drainage. Our diverse range of tanks enables us to provide solutions for all sites requiring on site wastewater treatment from 1 to 5,000 people. Our brands include BioKube, Falcon, FilterPod and Vortex. 01759 369 915 www.wte-ltd.co.uk

WDM farm vending machines Stand Number 293 we are a company specialised in the production, distribution and installation of vending machines for farm fresh products such as potatoes, eggs, fruit, meat and icecream. We have different units and sizes for each product, they can be refrigerated, frozen or non-refrigerated. 32499126722 www.wdmnv.be Welcome Cottages Stand Number 362 Welcome Cottages provide expert advice on making the most of your holiday home. From guidance on what holidaymakers expect to tips on how to market your property and choosing between an agency or directory; Welcome Cottages will help make your holiday home work harder for you. 0345 604 3835 www.welcomecottages.com Welcome Systems Ltd. Stand Number 1130 Built on over 30 years’ experience, Welcome Anywhere offers a web-based reservation diary, guest billing, online booking and full channel management. 0845 458 2121 www.welcome-systems.uk Weltevree Experience BV

Wigwam Holidays Stand Number 420 Wigwam Holidays, provider of Great Holidays in the Great Outdoors. Charles Gulland and his ‘Wigwam’ design was the original innovator of the camping pod concept and the company Wigwam Holidays is now one of the UK’s largest providers of Glamping Holidays - where Camping is made Comfy! 0131 450 7126 www.wigwamholidays.com Wild Zebra Creative Outdoor Play Stand Number 1440 Wild Zebra guaranties to ensure your outdoor play area is unique, promotes exploration, creativity and encourages social interaction from early years up to Key stage. Wild Zebra aims to make imagination come alive for both yourselves and the children. 0121 318 9090 www.wildzebraoutdoorplay. co.uk Wildwood Yurts Cumbria Stand Number 580 Wildwood Cumbria manufactures and hire yurts. If you are inspired by creating a unique, attractive, year round environment or require a temporary solution for your business, we can help bring your ideas to life. These durable and unusual structures suit leisure, learning and event businesses. 01931 712 804

World of Rides Stand Number 952 For over 45 years, World of Rides has been the leading UK manufacturer of children’s leisure rides in the United Kingdom. 0191 49 20 999 www.worldofrides.com

York Coffee Emporium Stand Number 746 We are a seriously artisan coffee business, small batch roasting our coffee in the heart of Yorkshire. From providing outstanding coffee and speciality tea to a complete cafe solution we work with you to achieve a great coffee experience that stands out from the crowd and your customers will love. 1904799399 www.yorkcoffeeemporium. co.uk Yurts For Life Stand Number 1170 Our yurts are built in the traditional style adding a twist to adapt them to our climate. A robust frame design manufactured from locally sourced ash coupled with a cover layering system enables one to make the most of the season, a return on capital, and appreciation from loyal glamping customers. 01803 762 370 www.yurtsforlife.com

PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

We are absolutely delighted to present to you our distinguished line-up of exhibition partners and supporters..

OFFICAL SHOW CHARITY

ACCESS TO FARMS A partnership promoting quality educational visits to farms

LINKING ENVIRONMENT AND FARMING

RURAL THEATRE 7

190

162

160

152

150

142

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140

VISITORS ENTRANCE

141

192 290

291

282

280

292

293

286

284

382

380

270

260

261

252

250

264

265

256

254

362

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366

364

240

230

231

232

233

220

RURAL THEATRE 6

390

386 381

RURAL THEATRE 5

492

490

493

491

497

495

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494

370

371

471 470

480

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580

570

670

661

563

564

560

880

671 672

665

772 770

760

874

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970

980

1070

1182 1180

1186 1184

HOLIDAY PARK THEATRE 2

430

NETWORKING AREA

1071 1072

321

510

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530

RURAL THEATRE 1

521 522

633

630 631

750

742 740

730 732

720 722

751

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842 840 862

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632

620 622

641 642

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621 624

820

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810

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942 940

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946 941

1060 1062

1050 1052

1040 1042

1030 1034

1063 1064

1051 1053

1041 1043

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1196 1194

1140

1130 1131

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1230 1234

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INSPIRING RURAL ENTREPRENEURS

1221 1224

1288 1286

1392 1390 1396 1394

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610 613

1061 1192 1190

1290

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612

884

950

960

311

420

436

640

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310

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546 541

872

SALES OFFICE

MEDIA ZONE

442 440

542 540

550

664

771 773

RURAL THEATRE 3

235

441

660

234

347

870

CLA SEMINAR THEATRE & MEMBER AREA

680

891

346 474

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342 340

1490 1491

1382 1386

1380 1384

1482 1480 1486 1484

1372 1370

1360

1376 1374

1472 1470 1476 1474

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HOLIDAY PARKS FOR SALE

1350 1240

1342 1340

1356 1354

1346 1344

1450

1442 1440

1572 1580

1446 1444

1330

1320

1321

1331 1326 1324

1430

1420 1421

WHATEVER YOU’RE STARTING UP, START WITH MEMBERSHIP OF THE CLA.

RETAIL

CAMPSITES

RENEWABLES

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

From camping and clay shooting to horses and horticulture – no matter what kind of start-up or diversification you’re considering you’ll want to start with the CLA. Talk to us and you’ll gain practical and, most importantly, unbiased professional advice from the leading authority on rural diversification and land-related business. Visit us on stand 460 to find out how the CLA can help you and don’t miss our seminar programme covering essential topics for anyone considering a diversification project.

www.cla.org.uk/diversification

EQUESTRIAN

Diversify with Caravan Storage

Secure Caravan & Motorhome Storage across the UK

www.cassoa.co.uk • Find us on Tel: 0843 2165802 Email: enquiries@cassoa.co.uk Affordable diversification opportunity in a rapidly growing market.

Glamping & Safari Tents BOND Safari Tents provide unforgettable luxury camping accommodation ideally suited to rural settings. We also offer the beautiful boutique-style ‘Shikar’ Tent and the capabilities to create bespoke structures where required. Our Safari Tents are available in three sizes and all of our structures are made at our factory in Gloucestershire with high quality performance materials including galvanised steel frames, impermeable PVC roofs and breathable canvas walls. Here at BOND we have over 25 years experience manufacturing marquees and bespoke temporary structures working closely with our customers providing quality products and a very personal service. Please visit our website and call us for more details or to request brochures and samples. You can also visit us at the Farm Innovation Show in November.

01453 767171

www.safaritentedlodges.co.uk enquiries@bondfabrications.co.uk

Bath Road Trading Estate Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 3QF

Daily news and intelligence service for the latest developments in ﬂood infrastructure

WaterBriefing is the UK’s leading online daily dedicated news, analysis and intelligence service for business professionals in the water sector covering both UK and international issues.

Whether you’re a regulator, legislator, equipment supplier, engineering consultancy, construction company or flood authority – All the latest news and developments in one place

Industry news – top regional, national and international stories Company news – contract wins, clients, upcoming tenders and business opportunities Existing and upcoming legislation and policy updates - key drivers behind many of the sector’s investment decisions

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STAND NUMBER 430

ECO-INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR FORWARD THINKING FARMERS Offering low carbon solutions for all your farming needs – whether upgrading existing premises, undertaking new building projects or diversifying into glamping. We are a UK-based manufacturing company working with bio composite materials to produce and sell environmentally friendly, hardwearing and attractive building and living products of the future. Our first product, the deepee, is a luxury eco-home that will set your glamping business apart. Already becoming very popular on campsites across Europe, it is a cost-effective and attractive addition to your glamping business and you could be one of the first to own our new deluxe model that can sleep up to six people. The deepee is as versatile as your imagination. It is available in a variety of colours, with multiple doors, windows and connecting walkways to create whole living communities. It can also be fitted with a stove and chimney for cooking.

www.deepee.co.uk 01373 800140 leander@deepee.co.uk

With a life expectancy of approximately 25 years, it is durable and can be used time and again as a valuable and cost-effective living or workspace. It is weather proof, has thermal properties that mean it stays cool in summer and warm in winter, and it is fire retardant. We believe bio composites are the future - offering a significant reduction in environmental damage, reduced energy consumption and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. As well as the deepee, we will be showcasing a range of eco building solutions for the farming and construction industry made from our ingenious bio composites. So if you want to see the materials of the future, come and have a chat with us to find out more!

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STAND NUMBER 474

IT’S THE WAY TO GO

A simple, very affordable eco-friendly solution, for all your sanitation problems. However remote, all applications catered for. Imagine a toilet that has no need for water, ground excavation, plumbing, sewage outlet, septic tank or cesspit and can be put anywhere, even where you couldn’t fit a conventional WC. A figment of the imagination? Well, there is such a product, a ‘dry separating toilet’ that mimics the design of the human body. Urine goes one way and the solid material another. The design is simple, clever and almost foolproof. All the elements required

“A simple, very affordable eco-friendly solution, for all your sanitation problems” to create excellent compost occur naturally within our bodies. The urine, which is sterile grey water, can be poured onto the compost heap, soaked or drained away. Aerobic microorganisms break down the solid matter over a period of time; this

process also destroys harmful pathogens and the anaerobic microorganisms that create the foul odours. There are no smells, or waste, just two excellent products that can safely be used as fertiliser. Other important assets of this system are water and money saving, by not requiring a sewage connection water bills are reduced and drinking water isn’t wasted. Composting our human by-products is not alien or distasteful but sensible, safe and eco-friendly. A perfect solution. To complement the toilets and to have control over your environment we are introducing the W.H.A.L.E: Water from Households Aboveground Living Ecosystem. Grey water is piped from the dwelling through a series of five gravel and reed planted troughs, then recycled for showers, washing machines etc. As an option, a version is available which will provide drinking water from waste or rainwater.

www.eco-toilets.co.uk 01327 844442 richard@eco-toilets.co.uk

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STAND NUMBER 471

DEDICATED TO FARM AND COUNTRY HOLIDAYS Farm Stay UK is the only organisation dedicated to promoting farm and rural holidays in the UK. Run on a “not for profit” basis, every spare penny is used in the promotion of our accommodation.

helping our guests to have the best farm and countryside experience possible.

So what sets Farm Stay UK apart from the crowd? Most tourism organisations promote destinations and places; however, thematic and hobby based tourism is just as important and evidence shows that guests will spend significantly more on pursuing their hobbies than they do on a regular “destination” holiday. This is what makes Farm Stay UK stand alone in a very crowded market place. Since 1981, Farm Stay UK, originally the Farm Holiday Bureau, has dedicated its entire efforts on promoting, supporting and marketing farm based and rural holidays across all four countries of the UK. It has been calculated that Farm Stay UK’s guests have spent over £3 billion in the rural economy over the 30 years of its existence,

That experience has evolved at a pace, matching our guests expectations as the years have passed. There have been discernible moves from primarily a B&B based offering to one that has been equalled by self-catering, whether it is in a traditional farm cottage or in a cleverly converted out-building, barn or even a pigsty! The current trend is with “glamping”, but what fundamentally underlies all of these holiday offerings is the experience of being on the farm and in the countryside with family and friends creating a lifetime of memories.

“we believe the values with which we operate our business match those with which our guests would expect from a sustainable countryside holiday”

For such a relatively small area the UK offers a myriad of landscapes and this is reflected in the offering our guests can choose from. The wide open fens and endless beaches of East Anglia to the rugged lakes and mountains of Wales or the Lake District, the gentle hills and chocolate box prettiness of the Cotswolds or the stark moors of the South West all converge with Farm Stay UK. It is not one place but one fantastic ideal. And once you have found your place there is the bounty of home-made and home cooked food, access to local producers of cheese, bread, meat, fruit and vegetables; do you know how good an egg straight from the hen house, or home baked scones with home-made raspberry jam and local clotted cream tastes? So if you believe that you can offer your guests this experience then Farm Stay UK is the place to advertise. We operate a NOT FOR PROFIT business run by tourism professionals using a simple membership scheme that starts at just £249 per year. No commission is payable on bookings and every penny is ploughed back into the business as we don’t have to pay offshore share-holders or directors’ bonuses. We believe the values with which we operate our business match those with which our guests would expect from a sustainable countryside holiday. So for more information come and visit our stand or contact us on the details highlighted on this page.

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www.farmstay.co.uk 02476 696909 info@farmstay.co.uk

How can you benefit from the new market benchmarked data? Until now…. you’ve had to make decisions in isolation. You know your business and your customers, and your in-house or third party systems tell you your numbers. But every time you make a decision, you make it without knowing where your current position, or what you’re about to decide, places you in comparison with everyone else in your market. So you don’t really know how well you’re doing now and you know too little about the impact your decision – short term commercial or long term strategic - is likely to have on income and profits and where your business will stand in the future. But now….

There’s massive value to gain, and to avoid losing, by having this data: “…If I’d known then that the whole market was in the same boat, I’d not have cut prices and I’d not have wasted money on that campaign – I’d have saved [££££££ confidential, but at least 50 years of Plum fees]” we were told by one CEO “…if I’d known that the rest of my region was doing so much worse, I’d have bonused my salesman and wouldn’t have lost him” says a family owned business “…If I’d have known where the real demand was I’d not have wasted a fortune on the wrong lodges for my park” Plum Data has been created to fill these and other gaps.

Members of Plum will for the first time be able to compare their own business and performance with anonymised relevant peer groups of competitors. And it covers all

aspects, from achieved lettings and forward bookings for hire fleet, tourers and tents, through sales of holiday homes, revenues and costs by line right across your business, and how your mix of accommodation, facilities and location is faring and evolving across the market. “..I’ll make the Plum fees back in just one sale, and it’ll help me grow my lettings and glamping business too…” “...with Plum Data I will no longer be making decisions in my own bubble” says an experienced general manager in a small family owned group of parks Plum will provide you with regular personalised reports, including

To do this Plum collects large amounts of data simply and efficiently. Plum is designed to give you valuable detail while maintaining data confidentiality. So in every category Plum Reports show you your own data benchmarked against relevant but anonymised and aggregated competitors. And your competitors see the same for their own data. To ensure both the security and quality of the data Plum creates for you, Plum encrypts all the data it collects through its purpose built web based system and API based automatic data feeds. Plum has been created as an independent organisation by two entities with relevant deep skills and relevant knowledge. SRP and its team have been working with and helping holiday parks, touring and camping sites, luxury lodges and farm complex businesses in relationships of trust for many years. The University of Surrey is Europe’s leading University in Hospitality & Tourism with around one thousand people in its School of Hosptality & Tourism. Its combination of research and education provision gives it a huge amount to offer the sector. Its statisticians and economists help to ensure the quality of our data and the value of our reports. Plum has developed over the last year with input and support from leaders and thinkers in all parts of the sector, from the largest to the smallest because we needed to make sure that it is relevant, practical to use and gives really good value for all.

So find out about Plum now! Hear us talk on

Meet us on our stand – stand number 1386 Wednesday at 11.00 - 11.30 in Hall 6 Thursday at 11.00-11.30 in Hall 3

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STAND NUMBER 430

SWITCHED ON SELF-CATERING

SuperControl booking and management system can save you time and increase your profits by revolutionising your self-catering business. SuperControl is a fully featured booking system and channel manager designed specifically for self-catering business owners and agencies. It takes care of your bookings, payments and communication with guests and connects with your marketing channels to save you time and get you more bookings. Created by Robert and Melinda Kennedy for their own selfcatering accommodation at their farm in south-west

“Since we’ve been with SuperControl, we have seen a big increase in bookings” Scotland, SuperControl was launched in 2007. It now has around 1,300 customers and handled more than £395m of bookings last year alone. More bookings Samantha Gray from Middle Farm Cottages in Shropshire has been a SuperControl

customer since 2009. She said: “Since we’ve been with SuperControl, we have seen a big increase in bookings. It is so flexible and easy for visitors to book now, so we’re not missing out on any bookings if we are not able to answer the phone.” Less admin The system’s automated admin features also save customers a huge amount of time and work. Martin and Deborah Hoffman from Wheeldon Trees Farm Holiday Cottages, said: “The software can generate form letters, send confirmation of bookings, payments, and the balance-due date. It sends guests a ‘welcome’ email before they arrive, and a ‘thank you’ email afterwards.” What’s more, set-up is easy with help videos, step-by-step guides and a friendly support team ready to help you by phone or email every step of the way. To find out how SuperControl can work for your business or to book a demo, please call Shani or John on +44 (0)1556 506701 or email info@supercontrol.co.uk.

www.supercontrol.co.uk 01556 506701 deborah@supercontrol.co.uk

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SUPPLIERS OF AWARD WINNING SMART METERS & PRE-PAYMENT METERING SYSTEMS Energy Controls are specialist suppliers of electricity pre-payment metering systems, offering a comprehensive range of MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) approved meters to UK holiday & caravan parks. Energy Controls offer a range of products, from simple ‘payas-you-go’ card meters to the more sophisticated SMART meter, integrated with PayPoint for greater payment flexibility. We offer a fully managed metering system suitable for every size of holiday & caravan park, tailored to meet your specific requirements. Energy Controls appreciate the importance of accurate metering and have become market leaders, not only by supplying the highest quality UK manufactured metering products, but also in terms of keeping customers informed about important changes in metering legislation. This knowledge and expertise enables businesses to plan and prepare with confidence for the future. Energy Controls guarantee to supply only the very latest metering products

that have been designed and tested to comply with the UK and EU’s current and future legislation. If you want to find out more about MID compliance or if you are thinking about installing or upgrading your meters, either to ensure your energy costs are recovered fully or to reduce your billing administration, please visit Stand 1346 where we will be happy to sit and discuss your requirements with you. We look forward to welcoming you to Energy Controls’ stand!

“Energy Controls appreciate the importance of accurate metering and have become market leaders”

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www.energycontrols.co.uk 0845 230 4535 sales@econtrols.co.uk

STAND NUMBER 611

PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT YOU PRODUCE AND WANT TO SELL TO THE PUBLIC? From market stalls to farm shops, food emporiums to PYOs, milk delivery rounds to CSAs, passionate farmers are selling to the public of Britain every day of the year. When milk prices are the subject of supermarket wars, lamb is cheaper to bring in from New Zealand and supply chains for strawberries are impenetrable for small producers, having an opportunity to sell directly to the public is critical to many farms and estates across Britain. Establishing your own farm retail business can help spread the risk of relying on commodity markets and spread the cash flow across the year, however starting a shop or trading at farmers’ markets is not easy and there are a lot of pitfalls on the way. The farm is not doing too well, this will save it! To set up a retail business is not cheap; planning costs, development costs, and cash flow during quiet periods such as January, February and March will all need to be budgeted for. The new business will also

“Starting a shop or trading at farmers’ markets is not easy and there are a lot of pitfalls on the way” take away management time from the rest of the farm, meaning that a struggling farm will be facing increased pressure for money and management time. Before you start on a diversification business make sure your core business is working well. Not everyone shops like you! One of the first mistakes is to think that all the customers

out there are like you; they eat the same food, communicate in the same way and are interested in what you’re interested in. This is not the case. Find out the difference between a millennial and a baby boomer. I have a great location, it can’t fail! Location is important and will make a big difference to the performance of the business, but it’s not the biggest consideration. It’s more important to have strong leadership and management. Identify who will be leading the project and check to see what skills they have or need. Our lamb is amazing, people will come for miles to buy it! Only if they know how good the lamb is and if they understand why it’s so good. Most consumers will be driving past supermarket after supermarket to get to your farm so the offering has to be great and the consumer has to understand what is making your lamb worth the journey. It does not matter how good the lamb is if the person selling it doesn’t say hello or the farm is a mess when they arrive. Think about the customer’s experience from start to finish. The first step for anyone looking at starting a farm retail business of any type is to immerse yourself in the sector, find out all you can about it, talk to as many people you can and go to as many events as you can. FARMA is a great starting point to do this, whether it’s joining our regional members groups, attending training workshops, talking on our private members forum, privately meeting one of our members to learn about their journey or comparing your business plan to our members benchmarking data.

www.farma.org.uk 01638 676747 info@farma.org.uk

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The National Farmers’ Retail and Markets Association A few of the ways FARMA works for its members: • •

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Local members discussion groups across the UK Protecting the integrity of farmers’ markets through an independently audited certification programme. Discounts and rebates to members. Individual member examples include £1,300 annual savings on electricity, £300 savings monthly on merchant services, and an average of £282 rebate on wholesalers per participating member. Independent advice and support. With Savills as managing agents we’re able to answer members’ questions in areas such as planning, valuations, management and staffing. Annual Conference, trade show and study days. Technical guidance documents on topics such as: business rates, health and safety and food hygiene. Annual Awards to celebrate all the UK’s great businesses.

STAND NUMBER 284

APONIC VERTICAL SOILLESS FOOD GROWING WALL Want to grow your own food but don’t have the time for digging and weeding? Then visit Aponic Ltd on stand number 284! Aponic Ltd has developed a vertical soilless growing system. It uses 90% less water than traditional growing by spraying and recycling a nutrient solution through the plant roots. Typically this system can run easily from a small solar panel and collected rainwater.

“We have a truly sustainable growing solution for gardeners and commercial growers alike”

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www.aponic.co.uk 08455275797 hello@aponic.co.uk

Being vertical means it can attach to a garden wall fence, balcony or conservatory wall and is just as versatile in rows in huge commercial greenhouses where they turn your acreage into volume and grow many times more produce in the same footprint as traditional growing, providing consistently fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs and salad crops that are full of flavour and safe for the family to eat. The Aponic growing tubes can be

mounted at any height to allow you to work at the height you want it and is accessible for people in wheelchairs, the elderly and children alike. This system was originally to be used for Aquaponics, or using fish waste to feed the plants. The water from a pond to pump through the system, the growing tubes act as biological digesters and turn the ammonia from the fish waste into nitrate which feeds the plants. This adds huge amounts of dissolved oxygen to the water as it passes through the tubes to maintain healthy fish even through the hottest of summers. So, if you want to easily grow plenty of great tasting, healthy food for your family but you don’t want to spend your time digging, weeding and watering, we have a truly sustainable growing solution for gardeners and commercial growers alike.

Looking to diversify your farming business? Why not find out if anaerobic digestion (ad) is right for you? What is ad?

What can ad do?

• Anaerobic digestion is a naturally occurring process of decomposition • The energy release from the breaking down of organic matter can be harnessed in a farm-based AD plant to make electricity, gas and green fuel for tractors and leave you with an excellent organic biofertiliser (digestate)

AD can provide your farming business with: • Alternative revenue streams from selling your excess energy back to the grid and digestate biofertiliser • An opportunity to save money by using the heat and power produced by your plant and to reduce other farm input costs • A way of dealing with your farm wastes in a sustainable and responsible manner

book a free consuLtation: Being the only trade association dedicated to AD and bioresources, ADBA’s Farmers’ Consultancy Service offers you free, independent and expert AD advice through our carefully selected panel of consultants to help you find out whether AD is right for your business. Contact Jay Abai E: jay.abai@adbioresources.org or T: 020 3176 5416 to arrange a free consultation.

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STAND NUMBER 1170

LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM.... As a reaction to the stress and strain of modern living, a movement has taken shape in the U.S that encourages people to build and live in tiny houses, as a way to live low impact and re-connect with the wilderness. Inspired by this idea, True Tiny Houses was created to share this same spirit here in the UK. True Tiny Houses are not fixed structures and can be moved, so in most cases they do not require planning. Built to the same standards as any large timber frame building, fully insulated, double glazed and with minimum maintenance required, our tiny houses offer a warm, dry, secure and unique outdoor experience at any time of year, whatever the weather. Comfortably accommodating

a family of five, each charming True Tiny House has been crafted to last for tens of years with very little maintenance. Yet, as most of the construction takes place in our workshops, a typical house can be erected in just one day. Although the same cost as a yurt or bell tent, they are far more practical and last years longer. Please contact us to see if a True Tiny House could work for you, extending your site’s camping season and offering a picturesque unique retreat.

truetinyhouses.com 07712670380 truetinyhouses@gmail.com

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DIVERSIFYING INTO GLAMPING? EVENTS? OR BOTH? When you work with Yurts for Life, you can achieve ROI in 2-3 years for a desirable glampsite and/or events space. If you have a stunning location perfect for a wedding or have that tranquil hideaway ideal for a glampsite, Yurts for Life can guide you in making the most of your leisure and tourism diversification plans. As well as providing you with beautiful yurts, we work with expert ‘under canvas’ partners who cover insurance, interiors, marketing and bookings for your venues, so we are a onestop shop.

“Our workmanship is second to none, and we love seeing the smile on peoples’ faces when they step inside one of our yurts and experience that wow factor” Nestled in the Devon countryside is our workshop, where our talented team make the most stunning yurts from locally-sourced ash. Keeping traditional artisan

ways alive is truly important to Yurts for Life as you can really tell the difference in quality when something is skilfully crafted by hand. Our workmanship is second to none, and we love seeing the smile on peoples’ faces when they step inside one of our yurts and experience that wow factor. We’re able to produce the high finish that’s expected for a luxury product time after time through teamwork and constantly evaluating our processes, ensuring quality is top of the priority list. Yurts for Life will work with you to determine the best plan for your site, in particular looking at the reality of running the operation to make sure it’s the right solution for you. Alternatively, we can simply provide you with as many yurts you need to fit into your business plan. We have a great client base and are happy to share top tips, experience and advice to enable you to generate more revenue for your business.

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www.yurtsforlife.com 01803 762 370 sales@yurtsforlife.com

STAND NUMBER 812

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www.ecovision.co.uk 01666 501580 enquiries@ecovision.co.uk

TRANSFORM YOUR HEATING WITH ECOVISION RENEWABLES Ecovision Renewables operates nationally and is part of the Ecovision Group of customer driven companies delivering renewable and sustainable energy solutions to reduce energy costs. Established in 2006, Ecovision became an early adopter of new technologies and renewable energy as well as an innovator in its application. Operating nationwide, with its head office located in the Highgrove Estate in Gloucestershire, Ecovision was the UK’s first heat pump installer to gain full accreditation by the UK Microgeneration Certification Scheme, are members of the RECC and have won awards from the British Construction Industry Association and the National Heat Pump Awards. Ecovision have installed over 5500 renewable systems nationwide in various households and businesses, from Stately Homes, such as Castle Howard, to farms and wildlife parks. With the flexibility to act as a modern energy

consult and the ability to produce a full turn-key solution, Ecovision can provide a modern energy system and process to accurately suit the individual’s needs. Ecovision’s experience in the installation of modern heating and hot water solutions within ancient and historic houses has defined them as pioneers within their sector – whilst many industry peers argued

“Ecovision’s portfolio spans from single bedroom city apartments to the most challenging of environments – which includes a giraffe house”

it couldn’t be done, Ecovision successfully combined modern technologies in historic settings. Since many systems designed by Ecovision include other fuel sources to compliment renewable energy, or as a backup system when a redundancy system is essential, they have been proven to be a multiskilled, modern energy company capable of delivering the full solution. Now recognised as a leader in the design and installation of modern energy solutions within older properties, Ecovision’s portfolio spans from single bedroom city apartments to the most challenging of environments – which includes a giraffe house.

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STAND NUMBER 261

HOLIDAY LETTINGS MADE EASY Bookalet helps manage every aspect of your holiday rental business, from availability calendars and online bookings to the entire management of the booking process. Established, simple and powerful. Let bookalet take the strain and help manage your holiday rental business. Take online bookings on your own website. Cut and paste a simple line of code into your own website to activate a powerful, integrated availability calendar and booking form. Automated responses 24/7 to ensure you never miss a booking opportunity: whether it’s a glampsite or collection of holiday cottages, bookalet

“Our mantra is “ease of use,” so it won’t come as a surprise to know you’ll be up and running within 10 minutes of signing up for your free trial” works for you, providing full management of the booking process from availability calendar blocking and guest correspondence to payment tracking and final invoicing. Simplicity with Flexibility: our

www.bookalet.co.uk 01234 834716 ross@bookalet.co.uk

mantra is “ease of use,” so it won’t come as a surprise to know you’ll be up and running within 10 minutes of signing up for your free trial. Configurable options provide maximum flexibility to help automate the process, to help save you time and run the business your way, not ours. We all like to stay mobile and that’s exactly what our responsive calendars and booking forms allow you to do. Calendars and booking forms that work equally well on desktop, tablet and smart phone. Online payments made easy: to make life simple, we’ve built in support for a selection of payment providers so you can take online payments regardless of the time of day. We’ve even negotiated a fantastically competitive card rate and fast track sign up with our preferred payment partner. Take a test drive now. 30 day free trial. No credit card required. No risk. No obligations.

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DEVELOP OR GROW YOUR EQUESTRIAN BUSINESS If you’re looking to venture into the equestrian sector or already operate an equestrian business, Connected Thinking can help you take the next steps. Connected Thinking understand the equestrian sector really well. With their fresh eyes and industry specialty, they have the expertise to support your development. As a specialist consultancy, they have an in depth knowledge of the equine sector, how it operates and the challenges owners and operators of equestrian businesses are facing on a day to day basis. The team wear their business hats as well as their hard hats for riding. They know how to write effective business plans, what funding bodies are looking for and they are experts in how to advise you on the best use of your resources and planning your finances. They have a wide range of contacts within the equestrian sector, and their powerful network is not to be underestimated.

Whether they are providing you with business coaching, training or planning, showing you how to use their recommended stable management software, liaising with stakeholders and funders on your behalf, assisting you to gain planning permission or helping you with your financial and tax planning - all of their team members are experts who are passionately devoted to the equestrian sector. The equestrian sector makes a valuable contribution to our economy, so visit them on stand 261 to discuss how they can help you in your business today.

“They have an in depth knowledge of the equine sector, how it operates and the challenges owners and operators of equestrian businesses are facing on a day to day basis”

www.connectedthinkingpr.co.uk 01444 810686 anne@connectedthinkingpr.co.uk

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STAND NUMBER 530

CABAN PORTABLE CABIN SYSTEM The CABAN is a multi-role structure capable of being rigged virtually anywhere. Designed to tread lightly on the land, the CABAN is stylish, versatile, practical and fun.

The CABAN system is a unique response to the growing demand for temporary accommodation in the landscape, leaving no more trace than a tent when removed.

pavilion, woodland hide. We can offer modifications and additions according to requirements such as heating and insulation options.

Permanent development is not required as the CABAN can be rigged on virtually any terrain, without installing a level base surface. For seasonal or permanent locations, you can quickly create a comfortable space where other structures prove impractical or impossible to site.

The structure is a genuine eco-design, incorporating the latest durable acetylated timber and panel products, Douglas fir and

All assemblies can be easily carried where access is difficult and a CABAN can be rigged in 3 or 4 hours by two people. It is a strong, tensioned structure ideally suited to our variable weather. Several CABANs can be linked to form adjoining rooms each offering 11 sq/m of floor space, widening at shoulder height. Everything packs away neatly for transportation and storage. Modular design allows the CABAN to be fitted for many roles; imaginative seasonal tourism letting, home office, garden studio,

“Wherever the location, the CABAN offers a room with a view - to the future” Finnish birch plywood. Metal is used very sparingly and the Teknos paint system is water based. The CABAN is has been granted seasonal planning permission to replace touring caravans. The operator can achieve a much higher return per pitch, offering a quality ‘glamping’ experience. Wherever the location, the CABAN offers a room with a view - to the future.

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www.vistacraft.co.uk 01341 241587 jonathan@vistacraft.co.uk

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THE CAMPING AND CARAVANNING CLUB Are you looking to diversify? You may consider setting up a small lucrative Certificated Site - whether it’s for extra income, or a way of meeting new people, making new friends, or simply sharing your beautiful surroundings with others. What is a Certificated Site? Certificated Sites are private campsites that accommodate up to five caravans or motorhomes and 10 tents for up to 28 consecutive days, at any one time. It’s completely at your discretion as to what type of site you provide – it can be a basic hideaway or a fully facilitated family-friendly set up. Your site could be tent-only, caravanonly, or accept all unit types. What are the basic requirements? You need to have at least half an acre or more of land for the site, made up of fairly level land, clearly marked with signs which the Club will provide. The site requires safe access based on an unrestricted view either side of your entrance and exit point. If the approach road to the site is fairly narrow

Public Liability Insurance Insurance is extremely important for your site. You need public liability cover, which you may have on an existing policy. What costs will I encounter? All the services that the Club provides from the point of enquiry onwards are free of charge.

or single track, there should be enough passing places to ensure safety of all road users. Written agreement must be obtained from all parties who have ownership rights on the access road.

Set-up costs A Site Officer will visit your proposed site location and assess the land for its suitability; they will provide you with your likely set-up costs and what you need to carry out in advance of the site receiving its certification.

Before a certificate is issued, you need to provide the site with a chemical disposal point for toilets, a rinsing water tap and a drinking water tap with a non-return valve. These need to be signposted, within 100 meters of the camping area.

A questionnaire sent to current Certificated Site owners showed a large percentage of owners incurred approximately £3,000 for set-up costs; they also stated they felt these costs were reasonable.

Campers must have access to dry waste disposal - this can be something as simple as a dustbin.

Maintenance costs will be apparent throughout the running of your site. Some examples are as follows:

“It’s completely at your discretion as to what type of site you provide – it can be a basic hideaway or a fully facilitated family-friendly set up. Your site could be tent-only, caravan-only, or accept all unit types’”

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Annual water supply testing if it is not mains-supplied. Annual electric hook-up testing. Chemical disposal point (CDP) emptying. A recommended 600 gallon tank needs to be emptied once or twice a year depending on occupancy levels.

For more information visit www.setupasite. co.uk to download our All You Need To Know guide, complete your application form or alternatively call one of the Exempted Camping Team at The Camping and Caravanning Club on 024 7767 6164.

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Established in 1972, Blachere Illumination has developed an enviable international reputation as one of the world’s market leaders in festive and decorative illuminations.

Manufacturers of outdoor cleaning equipment and distributors of electric trucks and weed rippers.

Light it and they will come. We have been involved in some great projects over the years. Here are just a few: Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow: We created a ceiling of light in the Square. This was so popular even the Police liked it; we received an email from them asking if it could be left up all year round as it had reduced crime in the area. Cinderella Castle, Walt Disney World, Florida: Having already provided the lighting for the Castle in Disneyland Paris, WDW Florida had a dream, and that was their castle would be better. Months of preparation and collaboration with the Disney imagineers enabled that dream to come true. We even made the lights disappear during the day.

How did we do that? Well, pixie dust, of course. This year we teamed up with Estate Life to bring our expertise to the Farm Business and Country House world. Light it and they will come. Examples of how lighting gives a return on the investment; Blackpool Illuminations spend approximately £2.2m per year; that’s a lot of money. They attract three million visitors during the two months of the illuminations and they spend over £200m. That’s a lot of kiss me quick hats and candy floss. Now, you may not have that kind of budget, but the principle is the same. You can create an atmosphere, a show, or an event with light. We can help you do that.

Overton (UK) Ltd are celebrating 25 years in the business of manufacturing and supplying equipment to the cleansing and grounds markets throughout the UK and the world. Being the leading manufacturers in the outdoor

“Overton (UK) Ltd are celebrating 25 years in the business of manufacturing and supplying equipment to the cleansing and grounds markets throughout the UK and the world” vacuum market, supplying pedestrian controlled litter collectors to a large sector encompassing several different markets, we continue to manufacture and evolve our own range of street barrows which have been totally designed from customer input to produce the safest, strongest and most userfriendly barrow today. When

www.Blachere-Illumination.co.uk 01337 832910 r.brown@ Blachere-Illumination.co.uk

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combined with our vacuum unit this becomes a very versatile machine, useful for any street, venue or town centre. The growing problem of weeds is that spraying is more difficult and the weather is not helping. We have been at the forefront of the weed ripper market for a number of years and constantly work with manufacturers to improve our machines, and we now supply machines for both heavy duty work and the likes of moss on tarmac and block paving etc. Our latest range of innovative products come from Denmark, in the form of Lithium-ion battery powered utility trucks for the grounds and cemeteries market. The STAMA range are well built and simple to maintain with the option of different body types and 2 or 4 wheel drive with standard 3 pin plug charging. All of our products can be seen in videos on our website or are available for demonstration. Please contact us for details at www. overton-uk.co.uk or see our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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www.overton-uk.co.uk 01522 690011 sales@overton-uk.co.uk

STAND NUMBER 370

STAND NUMBER 1472

LOUNGE LIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

THE COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR PURCHASING EXCELLENCE Anglia Farmers (AF) is the largest agricultural purchasing group in the UK, with a buying power in excess of £250 million. AF delivers the complete solution for purchasing excellence, offering a highly professional procurement service for more than 3,500 shareholder members. AF is staffed by specialists with a comprehensive knowledge of their product area, enabling them to not only secure savings across a broad portfolio of products and services but offer an unparalleled level of service and administrative support. Save money Think of any typical expenditure in your business and it is likely that we can reduce the cost. On average, you can expect to save more than £75 per hectare on the main farm inputs.

“AF is staffed by specialists with a comprehensive knowledge of their product area”

Strategic purchasing Boost your business with our strategic purchasing approach to procurement, including successful forward purchasing schemes for fuel and agrochemicals. Our specialist buyers are recruited from the industry that they represent and because they carefully follow the markets, they are well placed to help you make informed decisions. Save time We save you time by simplifying your administration and delivering the help you need when making a purchase. In short, we free you up from spending time in the office so you can get on with farming.

www.angliafarmers.co.uk 01603 881881 info@angliafarmers.co.uk

We are a forward-thinking family business, based in Chesterfield, heading into our ninth year and are known in the industry for providing quality entertainment systems to hundreds of pubs, clubs, holiday parks and student unions throughout the UK.

“Having supplied bespoke systems to well over 1,000 venues to date, we can safely say that our products and services are highly regarded in the trade for excellent quality and industry leading customer service’” We are essentially a ‘one stop shop’ for digital entertainment, providing any licensed venue with media solutions; whether you are a restaurant that requires a music and advertising platform

or a pub that offers sevendays a week entertainment – we can tailor a system to suit your exact requirements. Having supplied bespoke systems to well over 1,000 venues to date, we can safely say that our products and services are highly regarded in the trade for excellent quality and industry leading customer service. With one simple touch of the screen you can host an event or game of your choice, making the Lounge Lizzard TM a more efficient & effective alternative to many other means of entertaining your customers. It’s been designed with ease of use in mind making the system very user-friendly with clear operational functions. With a 15” touch screen behind the bar, the existing screens and projectors displaying the visuals and an attention grabbing sound system setting the mood, a venue with a Lounge Lizzard has a serious competitive advantage over one without.

Here at AF, we appreciate that spare time is a phrase unfamiliar to you, which is why we work as an extension of your farm office, providing you with efficient purchasing to allow you to spend more time on farm.

Specialists in digital entertainment software, installations and industry leading technical support.

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www.lounge-lizzard.co.uk 0845 6199 007 info@avtechnicalservices.co.uk

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STAND NUMBER 1050

THE COMPLETE VINEYARD ESTABLISHMENT COMPANY Vineyard Solutions: The complete UK vineyard establishment company offering a fully cohesive service and product range. As the UK wine industry evolves, it’s becoming increasingly important to ensure your business plan is not one dimensional. Achieving a profitable vineyard project requires astute business planning to avoid future pitfalls or marginalising. We don’t use subcontractors, and manufacture products ourselves, and stock in quantity any procured items to ensure continuity of service. From initial site consultation, technical site assessments and ongoing business project management, we help your venture’s longterm success. Our objective has been to build a “one stop shop” for clients wishing to start or expand an English vineyard. Being winegrowers ourselves we’re up-to-date with the industry’s

current issues and innovations; so we practice what we preach. VSL has its own planting and trellis installation team; our manufacturing plant is UK-based, enabling us to offer unparalleled flexibility to work with our challenging British climate, for example - planting date flexibilityimportant for good root development and with long-lasting implications.

“In preparation for the early years of your new vineyard, VSL can supply, through our sister company Park Agri, the required range of machinery for your vineyard, new or pre-owned, at competitive rates with all important technical back up

In preparation for the early years of your new vineyard, VSL can supply, through our sister company Park Agri, the required range of machinery for your vineyard, new or pre-owned, at competitive rates with all important technical back up. Once installed, depending on your venture’s scale, you’ll require additional labour or full time staff for your vineyard’s maintenance. For 2016, we’re offering a range of training days at our Vineyards in Galleywood, where our Oxford trellising system is installed, offering trainees a sound understanding of the trellising system and the safe use and operation of the vineyard machinery we supply. Please ask for further information.

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www.vineyardsolutions.co.uk 01245 476994 info@vineyardsolutions.co.uk

Thinking about getting into Glamping?

Come and see our

Safari Tent

for free advice and to see our beautiful safari tent visit our on stand F1260 Ready to go from only

£7995

+ VAT show only offer, includes; tent, base and furniture

& earn up to £150 or more per night

See our beautiful rustic furniture on our Stand You only have to look at the widespread coverage of ‘Glamping’ to see that there’s a growing trend for different, more luxurious ways to enjoy an outdoor holiday experience and we are here to help holiday parks, farmers and land owners capitalise on this opportunity. With set up costs as low as £5995 for the safari tent, base and internal fittings and furnishings, and a rental income of around a £150 a night, it is easy to see that safari tents offer an excellent return on investment. Clear Sky supply the very highest quality safari and bell tents at the lowest possible costs and we also run our own glamping business. This makes us the ideal team to advise you on any aspect of setting up a glamping business, so come and see us and our safari tent at stand F1260.

www.safaritents.net

T: 0845 299 6484

STAND NUMBER 1034

MODULAR OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION We take the many benefits of volumetric factory construction and use them to create beautifully designed, high performance, robust and low impact modular buildings. Boutique Modern can design, build and install a bespoke solution to maximise your profits without disrupting your core business. We believe off-site manufacture can provide a viable solution to any hospitality related problem a developing business may encounter. Boutique Modern provide convenience and financial efficiency; contact us to discuss your thoughts and let us help maximise your business potential. Lodges, Cabins or Pods Large or small, one-off or batch produced, off-grid or fully connected, our pods provide comfortable, fully fitted and functioning accommodation ready for use as soon as they are on site. “Dick Shone and his team at Boutique Modern designed, built and installed the wonderful new facilities block on our Caravan Park which re-opened in autumn 2012. The eco-friendly building is fullyinsulated with solar panels on the roof which provide power not only to the shower block, which has the luxury of underfloor heating, but to the pitches on the caravan park. The Boutique Modern team were professional and great to work with” Nick Bromley-Davenport, Right Honourable - Capesthorne Hall

Mobile Homes for the 21st Century We believe traditional caravan construction methods to be outdated and no longer acceptable. We build sustainably to last a lifetime and provide all the comfort, peace of mind and security of a well-built house. Garden Suites Whether adding 5* accommodation to a gastropub or your country hotel, sailing or fishing club, Boutique Modern can design and build comfortable and affordable, en-suite accommodation for you to place alongside your growing business, maximising your earnings and encouraging your customers to stay on site. Single unit manufacture projects are easily scalable to cater for larger or smaller developments with aesthetic levels of finish and specification entirely flexible.

www.boutiquemodern.co.uk 01273 911076 info@boutiquemodern.co.uk

By applying the best principles of Passivhaus and BRE to volumetric modular construction, we believe we provide real solutions for those looking for a way around the uncertainty and stress of traditional building.

“Boutique Modern provide convenience and financial efficiency; contact us to discuss your thoughts and let us help maximise your business potential” By pre-fabricating volumetric pods with all the structural integrity of a conventional building, we achieve a high level of infactory finish with fully fitted fixtures. Completing nearly all works in-factory hugely diminishes the time needed on-site, allowing business to continue as usual on any prospective site and enabling our clients to choose a date for delivery which best suits them. With only one day of site traffic, ground disturbance and noise, we can keep disruption to your expanding business to an absolute minimum. This, coupled with the minimal groundwork and foundations required by our system, means that Boutique Modern buildings have the lightest possible impact on the environment and the local community. Gone are the destructive and disruptive habits of the conventional building site. Building in a factory also has a positive effect on the environmental and budgetary concerns of a project. INSPIRING RURAL ENTREPRENEURS

For a full list of services or to learn more about what we do, or explore our vast range of past projects, please visit our website at: www.boutiquemodern.co.uk.

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STAND NUMBER 293

YOU HAVE THE SITE… WE CAN PLAN, DESIGN AND DELIVER YOUR VISION. Identifying opportunities, promoting ideas and realising value for sites of all types is core to what we in delivering commercially viable planning permissions. Recent changes in government policy means the approach to development delivery has certainly changed but the opportunities are still as accessible as ever. In light of a need for economic growth, numerous new opportunities are emerging for what may have previously appeared to be unlikely sites and properties. We focus our efforts on exploring and advising upon development options for those seeking to enhance an asset’s value at any scale, be it within an individual’s estate, a company’s premises and holdings, or a focused property portfolio.

and design consultancy with a wide coverage of regional offices, we ensure expert local knowledge is available for your area. We have a wealth of experience in exploring and advising upon development options for those seeking to enhance an asset’s value at any scale. We utilise our integrated services of planning, masterplanning, architecture and landscape architecture to secure planning permission or progress development plan promotion, be it for major urban expansion areas or smaller projects to change or restore land uses to offer future redevelopment options.

Enhance your assets through change of land use, renovations or steading conversions, or transform your site through quality leisure and tourism complexes, renewable energy installations or residential development. As the UK’s leading planning

You have the site. We have the expertise and the connections. We can make things happen together. Visit us on Stand 1060, and watch out for our Planning Director Jo Russell’s seminar on Making the Planning System Work for You.

www.bartonwillmore.co.uk 0118 943 0000 info@bartonwillmore.co.uk

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CAN FARM VENDING MACHINES CONQUER THE UK? Although farm vending remains an important source of income, it can also be time consuming; a vending machine helps to solve this problem. We are a Belgian company that specialises in the development and production of a unique type of farm vending machine. Our brand expands across the borders to Holland, France and Switzerland but not yet to the UK – something we are looking to change.

“Investing in a vending machine will always be a win-win situation for both farmer and customer” Due to its rural character, the UK still holds a lot of opportunities for introducing and selling our vending machines to farmers, local shop owners, meat rearing companies and anyone else interested in selling fresh products without the necessity to always be there. Due to the distance and the vastness of the UK market we are looking for distributors to sell and install our vending machines on site. We offer a unique assortment of non-refrigerated, refrigerated and freezing units that can all be combined with the same payment terminal. This way you can create your own farm shop without actually having to be there.

www.wdmnv.be +32499126722 juliewdm@gmail.com

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STAND NUMBER 1023

PROVIDING WI-FI FOR YOUR LEISURE CUSTOMERS AND BUSINESS IS NO LONGER A LUXURY – IT’S A NECESSITY. A recent survey of over 1,000 UK holiday makers has revealed that 67% think that Wi-Fi access is the most important factor when choosing accommodation; this ranked above location at 65% and a good bar at 26%. As more people opt to spend their holidays camping in the UK, families are turning to their iPhones, iPads and other smartphones for entertainment and inspiration to make the most of the temperamental British weather, and to ensure they stay connected. Many people are turning to Wi-Fi to check emails, do homework and surf the Internet in their leisure time, and tiered data plans for cellular phones should cause continued Wi-Fi growth as Wi-Fi in comparison offers a more cost effective choice. Provision of Wi-Fi for leisure sites Wi-Fi can mostly be offered via either free or charged plans to guests. Public Internet access can be provided for key guest locations such as bars and clubhouses, reception and recreation areas and across all of the accommodation whether they’re static caravans, mobile pitches or chalets. Various commercial models are available to fit the needs of every business- from profit share pay-as-you-go options or fully managed Wi-Fi networks. Typically the pay-as-you-go service allows the Wi-Fi to be supplied & installed without cost; therefore,

there’s no capital outlay. Alternatively, the site purchases the network outright and the system is managed, supported & maintained by the provider, leaving the park to provide free Internet access or resell Internet access to guests. Social Wi-Fi and benefits If you wish to give away Wi-Fi in your public areas then you can transform your Wi-Fi into Social Wi-Fi. Social works by asking customers who access your Wi-Fi to do so with a social network login such as Facebook or Twitter. Customers are prompted to ‘like’ you on Facebook or ‘follow’ you on Twitter, allowing you to receive feedback and increase social media engagement to a wider circle of their friends. Social Wi-Fi is for large & small leisure parks along with businesses such as restaurants, bars, coffee shops, hotels, sports stadiums and retail spaces that want more from the free Wi-Fi they provide. Businesses benefit by appearing on various social feeds, offering the opportunity to increase your presence on social media and inform existing and prospective customers about offers and deals.

Custom landing pages Businesses benefit greatly from having a landing page which they can personalise with their company branding, and proves an excellent way to market and advertise new offers and promotions to customers as well as a simple way to allow the user to log onto the Internet using social media. Modern Wi-Fi systems use the landing page to capture user’s details and display terms and conditions online, bypassing the requirement to issue free paper tickets, take manual payments or even purchase access vouchers from vendors to re-sell. The installation process Wi-Fi systems mainly come in two offerings; a self-install, plug and play “kit” for smaller sites, and a custom solution for larger parks, which are usually installed by our onsite engineers. Installations usually consist of various small antennae located around the park, fixed to buildings, offices, toilet blocks or lampposts and at least one Internet line in the form of ADSL, fibre, 3/4G or satellite.

The legal and security implications of offering public Wi-Fi Businesses, which offer Wi-Fi or public Internet access without logging or filtering are putting themselves at risk. Camping Connect can provide a secure & legally compliant Wi-Fi system for your business and guests.

All Camping Connect public WiFi systems comply with: • Prove that steps have been taken to prevent illegal online activity (Digital Economy Act 2010) • Store certain user usage data for 12 months (EU Data Retention Regulation) • Keep personal data on individuals who access according to the Data Protection Act

Blocking illegal activity When offering public Wi-Fi you need to prevent copyright infringement, as users have to both register and accept terms and conditions, which cover inappropriate use and filtering should be deployed to block peerto-peer and other sharing sites.

STAND NUMBER 940

THE NATIONAL FARM ATTRACTIONS NETWORK The National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) is the UK trade association for farm parks and rural attractions. It has over 250 members and organises conferences, workshops, open days and offers networking opportunities throughout the UK. Over 20 million visits are made to farm attractions annually, and the National Farm Attractions Network is at the heart of this growing sector of the tourism industry. NFAN grew out of a network of regional farm park associations to become the national body in 1996. Encouraging best practice and knowledge sharing, NFAN proactively update members on the latest HSE advice, represent the farm attraction industry at government meetings, run events and provide ongoing support and guidance. In 2012, the National Farm Attractions Network assisted the HSE in creating the

www.farmattractions.net 01904 615 059

Industry Code of Practice, which provides guidelines on how visitors to farm and rural attractions should interact with animals. The NFAN now help members interpret the guidelines with workshops and one-onone member discussions. NFAN has also produced a helpful video demonstrating best practice.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The farm parks and rural attractions sector is growing as more and more people discover the delights of a family day out at a local farm parkâ&#x20AC;?

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The farm parks and rural attractions sector is growing as more and more people discover the delights of a family day out at a local farm park. NFAN has 200 farm and rural attraction members who welcome millions of visitors each year and host thousands of school visits. NFAN members come in all shapes and sizes, including farm shops, garden centres and other rural venues who have play areas and farm animal enclosures. NFAN welcomes members who are thinking of developing the visitor attraction side of their business.

NFAN also has an active trade members section and organises an annual conference and trade show each year for suppliers to the industry to showcase their products and services to members. If you run a farm park or rural attraction or are thinking of starting one, NFAN would love to hear from you.

STAND NUMBER 1051

SPECIALISTS IN AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY Bowler Energy is part of the John Bowler Group, which has been trading within the agricultural sector since 1980. A few years ago, we started to look into ways to reduce our electricity costs on our farms and in our offices, and so in 2010 Bowler Energy was launched.

Bowler Energy works with commercial and agricultural clients to reduce existing energy costs and maximise return on investment. We offer a fully project managed service starting with an in-depth suitability assessment right though to ongoing backup and support for the life of your system. We have a proven track record and we take great pride in our reputation for providing a complete service and supporting our customers through every step of their project.

“We have a proven track record and we take great pride in our reputation for providing a complete service and supporting our customers through every step of their project”

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www.bowlerenergy.co.uk 01283 736637 info@bowlerenergy.co.uk

STAND NUMBER 442

PEAR TECHNOLOGY LAND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Pear Technology provide digital mapping to farms, estates, land agents, and many more. As partners with Ordnance Survey, we’ve prepared over 1,000,000 ha of maps for UK land managers. With recent developments in all forms of map data, land management is becoming more efficient with the powerful tools available. Using the most accurate and up-to-date data available from the Ordnance Survey means you can have confidence in the data whilst amending your map. More and more mapping datasets are becoming available with organisations such as the RPA, Land Registry, Natural England, Forestry Commission and English Heritage all providing data which can be imported directly into PT-Mapper (digital map editing system). Overlay this with OS data for your area and immediately you are presented with new insights and opportunities as a forward-looking land manager.

www.peartechnology.co.uk 023 9249 9689 fryan@peartechnology.co.uk

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Keeping the data dynamic with real time data capture, importing and exporting data from GPS devices and sharing information with third parties keeps everyone aware and moving forward. No longer are these essential technologies for land management daunting; they are simple to use and significantly aid the management process. Pear Technology support and assist all our customers with high quality technical support, services and training. Contact us today to find out more.

STAND NUMBER 960

STAND NUMBER 751

HELPING FARMERS GET CONNECTED

THE UNIQUE, ELEGANT AND SUSTAINABLE ARC-MOD BUILDING SYSTEM

Whilst superfast broadband is rolling out across the UK, many rural locations don’t even have fast connections.

Innovative and naturally beautiful ARC designs connect the great outdoors to exceptional indoor spaces.

As with every sector, farming businesses often rely on the Internet to connect them with potential customers. Often fraught with poor mobile signal as well, the lack of broadband is really starting to hurt those businesses in the superfast dark spots. Satellite broadband has a bad press, with many consumers shying away from it for fear of an unreliable service or the need for extremely deep pockets. Yet, satellite technology has actually developed at an astounding rate over the past couple of years and whilst those fears would have been well founded before these developments, it is simply no longer the case. A new breed of satellite technology has made a number of improvements for consumers. Firstly, this

technology makes it possible to achieve good connections from equipment that is both cost-effective to purchase and much smaller than ever before. Secondly, the technology is able to exchange lots more data using much less bandwidth, which means the monthly cost is drastically reduced. And finally, systems are much easier to install then ever before, meaning you no longer need extensive training or a team of installers to get you setup. So, whilst there are outcries across the country of “where is our superfast broadband?” there really is already a solution, which covers the entire UK and can give users reliable fast and superfast broadband at a price to suit any pocket! If you want to find out more, please pop over and visit our stand!

“There really is already a solution, which covers the entire UK and can give users reliable fast and superfast broadband at a price to suit any pocket!

www.globalteleports.com +44 (0)1707 648310 broadband@globalteleports.com

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As an exclusive couples retreat, family holiday home, residence or multipurpose facility, our uniquely inspiring designs are bathed in natural light and provide exceptional energy performance.

hotel, or country house development. We offer pre-configured solutions (including NCC approved buildings) or can create a bespoke version from ARCMod components that’s perfect for you.

All those who stay, live, work, learn or play in an ARC design are connected to the beauty of the natural environment through the unique glazed walls and the comfortable, relaxing and sustainable aesthetic woven throughout the fabric of the ARC-Mod system.

Being pre-constructed and delivered in sections, our buildings are weather proof, requiring only the finishing touches to be complete. Our unique building system enables our buildings to be classed as temporary structures yet they’re as robust as bricks and mortar.

Together with our passion to provide unique and elegant eco-buildings is our commitment to simplicity for our customers, from design through to installation. We recognise that planning legislation in the UK can be complex and we’ll manage the entire process for you when choosing an ARC design. Our building design options will satisfy the most stringent of requirements for your holiday park, farm,

Utilising principles of aeronautic design and high performance materials creates exceptional strength and a long service life with minimal maintenance. The unique modular architecture means that if your needs change, your ARC can simply be reconfigured or relocated. We’re delighted to bring our ARC building to the NEC and will be launching our latest selection of new designs.

www.greenunit.co.uk 01865 682707 info@greenunit.co.uk

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STAND NUMBER 840

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS FROM BIOMASS LCE is a UK leading specialist in sustainable wood fuel supply, complete biomass systems and service and maintenance. LC Energy is BSL accredited and specialises in supplying sustainable energy from biomass through supply of premium grade biomass wood chip and EN+ A1 wood pellets, biomass system service and maintenance to over 1,000 customers across the UK. LCE is an approved BAA supplier with a 15year wood fuel contract to Heathrow Airport, 10-year supply to Center Parcs at Woburn, six-year supply to Stansted Airport, and fiveyear supply to London Olympic Park. It also has clients across many sectors including MOD, NHS, National Trust, hotels (including Hilton Group), hospitals, universities, councils, care homes, private houses, farm estates and schools. Created in 2007, LCE delivers low carbon energy services through its extensive

experience in major project management, service delivery and the resolution of complex civil engineering projects across the UK. The business is made up of an experienced management team with backgrounds in varied and highly competitive environments operating public tender projects, government schemes, commercial business contracts and private enterprises.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;LCE delivers low carbon energy services through its extensive experience in major project management, service delivery and the resolution of complex civil engineering projects across the UKâ&#x20AC;?

LCE recognises the critical importance of continuous heat energy supply and has practical experience in end-to-end wood fuel supply and fuel store facility management including direct sourcing of its BSL accredited timber. LCE utilises its own network of hubs and depots for buffer stocks, resilience and contingency and has first-hand experience of supplying integrated fuel supply services from tree to heat and a proven track record in fuel strategy creation and fuel delivery optimisation based upon experience and knowledge of the UK wood fuel sector.

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LCEnergy.co.uk 08448 751320 info@LCEnergy.co.uk

STAND NUMBER 546

MAKE TREES WORK FOR YOUR FARM Planted in the right places, trees can help to bring significant benefits and diversification opportunities to your farm business. More farmers are turning to farm diversification in order to get the most from their land, and with the agricultural sector’s increased challenges, it isn’t surprising. It’s commonplace to enjoy a break in a converted farmhouse B&B, visit a dairy farm’s ice cream parlour, buy produce from farm shops and cafés, or even sample drinks produced by on-farm microbreweries.

“We understand many farmers wish to diversify in ways that work alongside existing livelihoods, and trees offer an excellent opportunity to do this”

As the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity, for many years we’ve worked closely with farmers, landowners, and agricultural organisations to provide expert advice on ways in which trees can help with diversification projects. By planting new trees or restoring existing woodland on your land, you can benefit from additional business ventures such as game shoots, wood fuel production, tourism and leisure activities, or even alternative produce such as nuts and fruit. With the potential for additional income, trees can also enhance your existing farm business by offering shelter for crops and livestock, assisting with soil management and providing a habitat for vital pollinators.

“The cost benefit of tree planting is one of the best in farming. There is the opportunity to significantly increase income. This shows trees are not just nice to have, they are business assets.” – David Brass, The Lakes Free Range Egg Company For information about how trees could help you, come along to one of the talks by the Woodland Trust’s John Tucker and Stuart Holm.

woodlandtrust.org.uk/farming 0330 333 5303 plant@woodlandtrust.org.uk

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STAND NUMBER 1184

YOUR LUXURY OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE - ANYWHERE Providing a unique experience to the conventional way of enjoying your quality time in the countryside, at the beach, in the garden. The aim was to design and create the most comfortable, portable outdoor experience on the market; we believe this has been achieved with our luxury picnic blanket.

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www.outdoorlounge.co.uk 0800 612 7463 picnic@outdoorlounge.co.uk

Our one of a kind picnic blanket is lightweight, padded and waterproof backed. They also come with two coordinating cushions folding away neatly to be carried with your adjustable carry handle/shoulder strap. Successfully established in several independent high-end outlets, we have achieved further success this year with a number of glamping and outdoor events companies across the South East. Launching exclusively at this event is our Premium Lounge, designed and made with the same high quality

TO THE MANOR BORN (INTO BUSINESS) Colleen and Nick Lowry run Blessingbourne Country Estate in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Blessingbourne Estate dates back to the mid - late 18th century and is an historic 550 acre country estate, nestled in the heart of woodlands and wildlife on the edge of the Clogher Valley and Fermanagh’s Lakelands Like so many estates found across the island of Ireland, Blessingbourne

possesses a back catalogue of unique and important historical stories of gentry, spies and ghosts that make it one of the most intriguing, interesting and individual places to open its doors to the public. As custodians of the estate, Colleen and Nick have turned Blessingbourne

attention to detail and luxury materials. This portable double bed sized lounger provides absolute comfort for those who love the great outdoors and have embraced glamping holidays. The 50mm padded lounger is supported with an adjustable hardwood back and comes with two coordinating padded cushions. We see our products as the perfect accessory for the glamping market, providing both luxury and versatility whilst also being practical as both the blanket and lounger are fully machine washable. To celebrate the launch of our new product we are pleased to offer a 20% discount across the range on our retail prices for this event.

from endangered ruin into a modern day holiday destination. Awardwinning, luxury self-catering accommodation, an authentic

“Blessingbourne possesses a back catalogue of unique and important historical stories of gentry, spies and ghosts that make it one of the most intriguing, interesting and individual places to open its doors to the public”

Coach House which is used for events and functions, a working farm with special breeds and a plethora of activities have resulted in guests from across the globe enjoying a window into the life of an 18th century estate. In 2011 Blessingbourne launched its most significant development to date, an exhilarating 13km mountain bike trail set in the grounds of the estate. The track is recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s premier mountain bike venues and was created by Phil Saxena, course designer for the Beijing Olympics. Listen to how Colleen and Nick have transformed Blessingbourne Estate from endangered estate into a viable farm business.

STAND NUMBER 1270

PROVIDING A LUXURY LIFESTYLE….. STAND NUMBER 480

BBQ STORE We will showcase our new Napoleon BBQ model and will also introduce the Primo All American Ceramic BBQ Grill. At the BBQ Store, we supply hundreds of camping and caravan sites with our Napoelon Portable BBQs. These are extremely popular as they are compact and easy to move around the site. demand for BBQs in the UK is growing year on year and whilst people are on holiday they want to be able to access a BBQ without having to pack their own. Therefore, why not give your customers what they want by purchasing these Napoleon Travel Gas BBQs and hire them out to your customers? We have selected these Portable BBQs due to the build quality, so your customers can sit back and enjoy the BBQ on the summer evenings and then return it at the end of their holiday.

their customers this option and since discovering its popularity they equipped every static caravan with one of our gas BBQs. For those of you looking for a charcoal BBQ, we will also be launching the all-American Primo Ceramic Grill at this year’s show. The Primo Ceramic Grill is the most popular ceramic grill in America due to the oval shape and the quality compared to other Ceramic Grills.

More and more caravan site have been giving

“The demand for BBQs in the UK is growing year on year and whilst people are on holiday they want to be able to access a BBQ without having to pack their own”

www.bbqstoreuk.co.uk 0121 687 1308 sales@commercialfurnitureuk.co.uk

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Summit Leisure have supplied pool, enclosure and spa products for nearly 40 years with a portfolio of quality and reliable products. Summit is the UK’s sole distributor of the Aqua Telescopic Enclosures and has been working exclusively with PAC diffusion, the manufacturers of these pool enclosures for over 15 years. Together they strive to achieve the highest standards. PAC is a family run firm that are responsible for manufacturing, developing, creating and constantly improving designs of the enclosures with the help of their dynamic team. They use materials and innovative manufacturing processes which have been adapted for the manufacture of swimming pool enclosures. Summit’s range of hot tubs and exercise pools are from the Allseas Spa Company.

“Summit’s focus is to offer the most innovative designs, provide a wonderful service and be competitively priced within the UK market”

Their dedicated research and absolute commitment to innovation and total quality supported by a thorough understanding of the market make their products stand out from the crowd! They use the best components from around the world, including American acrylics, Canadian control systems and Jets, German silicone and UK glues etc... Summit DIY pool kits comprise all the specialist equipment to build a swimming pool and offer at a competitive price. They are happy to answer questions during construction; they aren’t just a company solely interested in delivering boxes and once sold no longer want to know. They like to make your pool project a happy experience and thrive on giving great back-up and service, and if you have questions during construction they are there to help. Summit also supplies replacement equipment for the UK pool market. Summit’s focus is to offer the most innovative designs, provide a wonderful service and be competitively priced within the UK market.

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TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITIES: SATELLITE INTERNET, IP CCTV, IP DOOR ENTRY, RURAL WIFI Lack of broadband, insufficient or ineffective CCTV, software packages not linked - we solve the IT challenges of forward-thinking rural farms and estates, specialising in implementing technology solutions that work for you, supporting your existing environments or new ventures. Established over ten years ago, we are experts in implementing technology solutions to a wide range of industries, especially within rural farms and estates. We supply companies with CCTV, door & gate entry systems, super-fast satellite broadband solutions, rural Wi-Fi and software solutions including website design and hosting and bespoke software applications to link your other applications together. We have a breadth of business knowledge which enable us to solve problems across a wide variety of industries. Being from the South West and based in Bristol we have an in-depth understanding of the farming industry and land based entrepreneurs and the part that technology can play in growing those businesses.

So why choose Impact? We have a team who specialise in designing solutions that work in rural areas. Every rural enterprise is different and requires a unique solution, so by using our collective expertise we are able to identify the technology required to implement the right solution for you.

“Every rural enterprise is different and requires a unique solution, so by using our collective expertise we are able to identify the technology required to implement the right solution for you” We can help transform IT within your business or estate whether that’s with new software to help run your day-to-day processes, implement a wide range rural Wi-Fi network to give you Internet and network access across a large area of land via your mobile, iPad and other mobile devices, install a secure gate entry system, or CCTV enabling you to view your farm or estate from anywhere on the planet. One of the biggest complaints we often hear from the rural community is the slow or even non-existent broadband; well, this

can become a thing of the past with our neat satellite solution. It doesn’t matter where you are in the country or what phone lines you currently have installed, using the latest satellite, we can deploy very fast broadband which, depending on your location, can be between 10mbps and 100mbps, which is 3 to 4 times faster than most networks and the whole solution can be setup within a couple of hours. IT moves quickly and we work closely with our clients so, as and when their needs change, we’re there to ensure that their IT changes to enhance and support their needs. We understand the importance of implementing new and reliable technology as well as supporting any technology you might already have in place; this is why it’s so important that Impact IT work more as a partner than a support company. To put it short, we care. We are keen to solve the challenges of forward thinking rural farms and estates such as Overbury Estate and Lee Abbey, who we have been working with over the last few years. We are passionate about what we do and the service we provide and truly believe we offer a first class service pre and post-sales support. Contact us to see how we can help you.

WE LISTEN WE UNDERSTAND CONTACT US Web: Tel: Email:

www.impactitsolutions.co.uk 0117 2020 200 sales@impactitsolutions.co.uk

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STAND NUMBER 960

TRUE MULTI FUEL BIOMASS BOILERS

Bio Global Industries Ltd (BGI) is an innovative energy company that delivers a highly flexible solution to green energy generation in the UK. We are an exclusive distributor of new generation, high-end, multifunctional BIOKOMPAKT biomass boilers – the only TRUE multifuel biomass boilers available in the UK. Biokompakt® – unique technology •

The Biokompakt® boilers are triple fuel and can burn up to three different fuel types, simultaneously, from over 30 pre-tested fuel sources, including agricultural and factory waste

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They offer a sensational efficiency rating of up to 94.3%

The BGI Service Buildings are often just as unique and individual as their owners and our mission is to respond to these demands and offer an optimal solution, which is why BGI offer a bespoke boiler design service. We will undertake a site survey and work directly with you to create the most cost effective system for your specific needs. We have a

highly trained accredited installer network covering the whole of the UK who will expertly install your boiler, once the designs are agreed. BGI also offer a full back up and design service, full operation training and maintenance contracts.

“Buildings are often just as unique and individual as their owners and our mission is to respond to these demands and offer an optimal solution, which is why BGI offer a bespoke boiler design service” UK Wide Installer Network We have an extensive accredited installer network across the UK and all of our installers are fully trained by us at our UK corporate training centre. Biomass Fuel Supply Why be tied to wood pellets when you can locally source your own biomass fuels? BGI can supply you with a variety of locally sourced biomass fuels and can advise on which fuel would work best for your specific requirements. Our delivery / feed systems are designed to make it easier to receive the fuels. A lorry will arrive and blow the fuel directly into your boiler store, or alternatively, it can be supplied in bags. The system is easy and requires no labour from your end. We are constantly researching alternative biomass

fuels and will provide you with the very latest research and fuel solutions available. Grow Your Own If you have the space to ‘grow your own’ biomass fuels, we can guide you through the process. We can undertake a site feasibility study for managing your own woodland or growing your own crops. For example, we can help set you up with fast growing willow that you coppice and turn into wood chips for burning. At the BGI HQ in Buckinghamshire, we are also testing other fast growing biomass crops in our test beds and would be delighted to show you around. Here you will be able to see small scale biomass plantations at different stages and you may be surprised at what little land you need to be self-sufficient with biomass!

www.b-g-i.co.uk +44 (0)1494 757 055 info@b-g-i.co.uk

GROW YOUR OWN FUEL – THE FUTURE OF BIOMASS Using multi-fuel Biomass Boilers means you can burn a wide range of alternative, high calorific and cost effective biomass fuels. The potential is now there to turn all green waste into pellets to burn. You can also grow your own biomass crops and utilise animal bedding and manure, with no additional drying or processing.

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COMMERCIAL FURNITURE UK We are a family business which specialises in quality indoor and outdoor commercial grade furniture. Our products are designed and manufactured for the commercial market and we have a great range of products which can be branded with your own logo. Here at Commercial Furniture UK we specialise in indoor and outdoor commercial grade furniture, accessories and outdoor living so you can provide your customers pure luxury. Every product has been hand selected and we work closely with each customer to help ensure our customers get the products most suited to them and also within their budget. Come and view our ranges at the show.

“We have a range of furniture, parasols and planters which can all be branded with your company logo, which is a great way of getting your company name out there and help build your brand” CONTACT US Web: Tel: Email:

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www.commercialfurnitureuk.com 0121 687 1308 sales@commercialfurnitureuk.co.uk

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FIVE STAR LUXURY WITHIN CANVAS WALLS Mocadazu is specialized in the design of semi-permanent luxury bamboo tents to provide the perfect set-up for an ultimate dream vacation. At Mocadazu we are convinced that comfort and luxury can go hand in hand with being eco-sensitive. That’s why we designed our luxury bamboo tents to have the lowest possible impact on the surroundings. We use bamboo poles for the frame, not only because it is beautiful, but also because it is an eco-friendly and quickly renewable

material. For the roof we use Texyloop fabric by Serge Ferrari. This fabric is 100% recyclable Our luxury bamboo tents have a semipermanent character. This means that they can even be placed in protected nature reserves and can provide access to the most beautiful, exclusive or remote destinations in the world. As a start-up we are now looking for 2-4 launching customers for next year! We are currently completing our first prototype and will soon be ready to start producing our luxury bamboo tents to sell

on the market. Our focus is to build up a high standard brand. This means that our tents need to be of the highest quality with the best service possible. To make sure we can control this standard we need to get experienced in every stage of the process, like production, transportation, set-up of the tents and customer and user experience.

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www.mocadazu.com +31 (0)6 3383 7448 anna@mocadazu.com

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BRYNTEG HOLIDAY HOME PARK - IMPROVING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Brynteg implemented the Sports Booker on-line system as part of a plan to upgrade the leisure and activity programme and improve customer experience. We wanted to improve the customer experience by making it easier for them to select and book activities at a time convenient to them and also to reduce the administration burden and staffing costs at reception. After evaluating numerous systems, we found Sports Booker could meet all our requirements, plus their licences were unlimited. This meant we could expand the activity and leisure side without any penalty. Sports Booker could also be integrated with our till systems.

“The Sports Booker system is easy to use and great to track management information such as income, nonattendance, bookings, activities’ popularity and all without the need for paperwork”

Almost four years since implementing Sports Booker, we’ve found it to be the most user friendly software that can be tailored to suit our business. Customers can book activities or events before visiting the park with no call on reception. We can also track bookings from any PC. Features such as the prepay function is very useful, as customers generally pay for £100 worth of activities before even arriving on site. The Sports Booker system is easy to use and great to track management information such as income, non-attendance, bookings, activities’ popularity and all without the need for paperwork. The bonus for us is that it’s much easier to adjust timetables as they do not have to be printed at the start of the year. Sports Booker has helped transform the way we book, manage and sell our activity programme. In the first five weeks of operation, over 50% of activities were being booked online by the customer which has significantly reduced the cost of staffing, improved customer service and also seen a considerable increase in sales, and is great advertising for the park.

WILLERBY SETTING THE PACE IN OFF-SITE MODULAR BUILDING Willerby Special Projects is a leading provider of innovative off-site modular buildings for the leisure sector. Willerby Special Projects’ off-site solution is a fast, configurable, high quality alternative to traditional build with less site disruption. You’ll have holidaymakers in sooner, giving you faster return on investment and our build quality helps ensure a high customer retention levels. We’ve undertaken projects as diverse as lodges, beach huts, reception units and marketing suites for many of the leisure industry’s best known names including Warner Leisure, Bourne Leisure and Merlin Entertainments, operators of Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland and other prestigious attractions. An ideal cost-effective alternative to ageing leisure accommodation, Willerby’s high quality modular off-site construction reduces the build programme by up to 50%, affording a quicker return on investment, whilst high specification manufacture and fit-out can significantly increase the rental value. In addition, and where appropriate, the footprint

of existing single storey accommodation can be maximised with the incorporation of a second floor, affording the potential to significantly increase the rental proposition. Our off-site solution also means all kitchens, bathrooms and appliances are fully factory fitted to meet client requirements. Delivered and installed on site, complete with fully finished decoration, electrics, sound systems and floor coverings, we can tailor your internal fit out to meet a specific theme, all to the highest workmanship standards. All our modules are fully compliant with appropriate building regulations and TRADA Q-Mark and we can design layouts in varying configurations to suit occupancy levels from 2 – 11. With over 70 years’ experience, we’re proud to provide a personal level of service and achieve exceptional results no matter how challenging or unusual the project.

www.willerbyspecialprojects.com 01482 713826 enquiries@whhsp.co.uk

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STAND NUMBER 1280

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CHANGES IN THE PLANNING SYSTEM – COULD YOU BENEFIT?

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A thriving rural community depends on the collective support given to the maintenance of a prosperous rural economy and the provision of rural housing. three years starting with the date of prior approval. We continue to guide our clients through the maze of planning opportunities providing detailed planning advice but in a simple and straightforward manner.

Planning guidance also requires local and neighbourhood plans and boost economic development. It’s important to engage with plans as they’re drawn up and with local authorities. As a rural planning consultancy we inevitably experience both positive local planning and resistance to rural development; however the rural economy is increasingly supporting a wider variety of diversified businesses.

In terms of new housing, local planning authorities are advised in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to avoid new isolated homes in the countryside unless there are special circumstances, such as the essential need for a ‘rural worker’ to live permanently at or near their place of work. Rural dwelling guidance has

“We continue to guide our clients through the maze of planning opportunities providing detailed planning advice but in a simple and straightforward manner”

The 2014 changes to permitted developmental rights to allow farm buildings to be converted to up to three dwellings resulted in unintentional confusion and diverse interpretation across local councils and ultimately lead to the issuing of yet more guidance in an attempt to stimulate more positive development. Furthermore, in April this year the government consolidated their ‘General Permitted Development Order’, with one of the major changes being that a change of use must be completed within a period of

www.stephenlockeassociates.co.uk 01952 670106 info@stephenlockeassociates.co.uk

gradually been moderated and it’s possible to obtain permission for dwellings required for non-agricultural enterprises, where an essential need exists.

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TURBERVILLES SOLICITORS

If you are an existing holiday park owner, or are considering becoming one, then you’ll need a specialist lawyer on board to help you navigate the complexities of park law.

CANADIAN CRAFTED SAUNAS & HOT TUBS We’re delighted to introduce you to our new range of Canadian cedar saunas, hot tubs and furniture! Verdure is a small business based in Stratford-upon-Avon in the heart of the Midlands in the UK. Having forged links with a reputable supplier in Canada, we can now reveal our range of cedar spas and saunas to the UK and beyond. The quality of these products needs to be seen to be believed, and the tactile feeling of crafted wood really adds something to the already luxurious relaxation experience. Our range currently includes: • Red & White Cedar Barrel Saunas • Red & White Cedar POD Saunas • Red & White Cedar Indoor & Outdoor Cabin Saunas • Red Cedar Wood Fired Hot Tubs • Red Cedar Outdoor Furniture • With much more on the way!

“The quality of these products needs to be seen to be believed, and the tactile feeling of crafted wood really adds something to the already luxurious relaxation experience” Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to discuss any enquiries you may have - perhaps you’d like to arrange a bulk purchase for a holiday resort, or perhaps you’d like to discuss a bespoke design? Whatever your question, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer you.

www.discover –verdure.com +44(0)0203 696 0945 info@discover-verdure.com

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Turbervilles Solicitors has been advising holiday park owners for more than 15 years, ranging from the park owner with one plot to some of the UK’s largest operators, including Darwin Leisure and Park Holidays UK. The team at Turbervilles, headed up by John Clement, advises park owners on all legal issues affecting their business, including: Planning We can assist with any planning related matters, including applications to change the use of the land to holiday caravan use; Park rules and agreements We’ll help you draw up the necessary paperwork to ensure your holiday park operates lawfully and smoothly;

“Turbervilles Solicitors has been advising holiday park owners for more than 15 years, ranging from the park owner with one plot to some of the UK’s largest operators, including Darwin Leisure and Park Holidays UK”

Licences We’ll work with you and the local council to make sure your park is properly licensed; The Consumer Rights Act became law on 1 October 2015 – we can help you ensure your park business complies with the new law; Buying or selling a park We’ll work with you to ensure your transaction goes ahead as seamlessly and efficiently as possible; Disputes No one wants a dispute, but if one arises our dispute resolution team will guide you through each step of the process and help achieve a sensible solution where possible. Employment law We’ll make sure you have the right procedures in place so you are not falling foul of the law and at risk of a claim.

www.turbervilles.co.uk 01895 201700 info@turbervilles.co.uk

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BOUTIQUE LIVING SPACES FOR THE REDEFINED LUXURY TOURISM MARKET We design luxury living spaces for hoteliers, stately homes and landowners. Our boxes have design, functionality and comfort at the heart of their creation. We offer architect designed, prefabricated modular building solutions for the tourism industry, designed, built and delivered within 20 weeks.

function independently, either way our eco materials, energy efficient appliances and water conservation systems all contribute to an environmentally and economically viable product. Our boxes are built off site and delivered with the aim of creating as little or no construction disturbances to you or your customers, resulting in no loss of revenue due to building work closure.

Our boxes are aimed at the premium end of the tourism sector and attract the premium rates from their rentals. These boxes are highly specked for the luxury market with a choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, designer kitchens, outdoor showers, underfloor heating, log burners, incorporated terrace and hot tub to match. Our product never compromises on luxury or comfort, is airtight, water tight, will keep your guests comfortable in all seasons and is adaptable to the changing needs of your business. Our boxes range from 20 square metres to 50 square metres and all models incorporate green roofs. They can be mains connected or

www.bertandmay.com 02037440776 design@bertandmay.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our product never compromises on luxury or comfort, is airtight, water tight, will keep your guests comfortable in all seasons and is adaptable to the changing needs of your businessâ&#x20AC;?

As hoteliers we understand the importance of maximising your land to give the highest yield possible. The correct use and siting of a INSPIRING RURAL ENTREPRENEURS product on your land is paramount and we would therefore always send a member of our team to do a site visit at your property in order to choose the best location for your product based on weather patterns and how the space could best be enjoyed.

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CONTEMPORARY ROUNDHOUSES FOR THE RURAL HOTELIER Boost your rural enterprise! A dynamic new product for the adventurous and progressive hotelier. Now available as A LEISURE LODGE for 2016. Are you looking for lodges? Thinking of expanding your site? Not sure which way to turn? Want something new? Different? Exclusive? Something with all of the pros of an eco-home but the appeal of a treehouse? With so many options available to the rural hotelier and landowner, it can be difficult to find the appropriate structure which would boost your occupancy rates, generate newsworthy PR and attract a wider audience. With the market oscillating between the glamping pods and more traditional Lodges – the sturdier buildings bringing an all-year luxury experience for your guests but the yurts and tipis bringing the magic – you may be searching for something which ticks all of the boxes and allows you to derive the most revenue possible whilst providing an authentic and memorable experience. Inspired by the ancient civilisations who walked on this earth before us, the roundhouse is the oldest form of architecture and inspires and enchants all who have the pleasure of spending time in one.

Holiday makers are looking for experiences to share with their loved ones and create long-lasting memories – there is no better topic of conversation than that of the allure of the ‘Roundhouse’. (We’re not talking mud-huts and igloos here); the 21st century has brought the most indigenous form of architecture into the modern day.

“Rotunda Roundhouses are buildings designed to last for several decades and provide an alluring overnight accommodation experience” Using cutting edge manufacturing techniques and robust timber-framing processes which rival Scandinavian ecoarchitecture, Rotunda Roundhouses are buildings designed to last for several decades and provide an alluring overnight accommodation experience.

The Rotunda is the timber-framed ecolodge equivalent to the yurt, with all of the benefits and none of the pitfalls. Lovingly referred to as the “dream eco-home” you can be assured that most if not all of your competitors will be desperate to provide this experience to their guests! The hottest new product in the leisure industry – available to you for 2016! You have the opportunity to strike whilst the iron is hot – and promote your roundhouse experience before the other sites catch on to this exciting new lodge-concept!

www.rotunda.co.uk 0161 2223350 info@rotunda.co.uk

These buildings are fully compliant to British buildings regulations and are also suitable for use as a home extension or multi-functional spaces as per examples below:

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VIRTUAL ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES TO KEEP THE KIDS HAPPY iDEA is on a mission to keep kids entertained on holiday – whatever the weather, whatever the time of day. Our subscription-based service provides on-demand access to entertainment, dance and fitness activities for holiday resorts and hotels. It is instant and unlimited meaning you can use the latest fun and ontrend activities such as street magic, juggling with junk and martial arts fitness as a part of your entertainment/ activity programme. This allows you to offer a more varied and innovative programme, which is constantly updated. It’s about maximizing fun, interaction and engagement regardless of customer age or skill level. Plus, to keep things simple all that’s needed to run the activities is a facilitator, a bit

of space and a screen which can be connected to the internet. Most don’t require any equipment, and those that do only need basic things such as hula hoops, playing cards or balls. Additionally everything is led by on-screen experts, at the top of their field, so there’s no need for qualified in-house staff - activities can be scheduled whenever and wherever needed. All of which means not only is iDEA flexible, but it’s also highly cost effective. We’ll be showcasing our current range of activities at the Holiday Park Innovation Show at the NEC this year, come and visit us at stand 1421.

www.ideagetactive.com @ideagetactive info@ideagetactive.com 01273 324418

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SEE AN IDEAL HOT TUB FOR YOUR HOME OR HOLIDAY PARK AT THE SHOW RotoSpa Limited. The only UK manufacturer of portable hot tubs. We build our award winning, durable hot tubs here in the Midlands. Our spas are purpose built for the reality of daily use, with low running and maintenance costs. We have won awards for quality of construction, durability and value for money. We offer peace-ofmind warranties and all the relaxation, health and social benefits a hot tubs brings. Our portable spas are lightweight, robust, fit through doors and can be rolled into place by 1-2 people making them ideal for hire. So easy to install, all you need is a plug and tap! If you own a Holiday Park or glamping site, hot tubs are more than on trend, they are here to stay. As site owners are realising hot tubs generate extra income, repeat business and make venues stand out! RotoSpa hot tubs are best suited for this environment because they have a tough exterior which

doesn’t degrade after a full season outdoors. Our covers are tough and replacements won’t cost you the earth. We can also supply swim spas, in-ground spas and commercial spas. We have the only portable commercial spas in the UK. Our commercial spas are great for events as they hold 3 times more water, with DE filtration technology to ensure crystal clear water for multiple use. Whether it’s a family hot tub, a hire spa for extra income, or a commercial spa for multiple use - we build superior spas at affordable prices. We have a team of engineers to offer expert advice, alongside pool and spa parts, accessories and chemicals. Find out more at stand 820

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www.rotospa.co.uk sales@rotospa.co.uk 0121 354 3428

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LETTING UNUSUAL HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION The demand for unusual holiday property in the UK is increasing, which in turn is attracting the attention of more land and estate owners as they look for contemporary ways to maximise profitability of otherwise unused assets. Quality Unearthed specialise in unusual holiday accommodation such as treehouses, unique architect designs, eco homes, gypsy wagons and safari tents. These structures and properties offer guests something different – in fact, they offer an entirely different holiday experience. Quality Unearthed was started by Tim Rees, who along with his family, own Quality Cottages and Quality Villas, which have been marketing and letting quality holiday accommodation for over 50 years.

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‘…Quality Unearthed offer honest and practical advice about the potential of land or existing accommodation and, should your property join their portfolio, they are on hand to provide ongoing support on all aspects of letting your glamping abodes or unusual property’.

www.qualityunearthed.co.uk 01348 830922 kate@qualityunearthed.co.uk

The team at Quality Unearthed offer honest and practical advice about the potential of land or existing accommodation and, should your property join their portfolio, they are on hand to provide ongoing support on all aspects of letting your glamping abodes or unusual property. They will be happy to discuss potential incomes and offer honest advice on your site, types of structure or property, as well as styles, theme and facilities.

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GLAMPING PODS BUILT TO YOUR DESIGN

A unique glamping pod built using local materials and handmade by quality craftsmen. Built in modules allowing you to design and create your own bespoke pod. The moduLog is a unique modular camping pod made using locally grown timber and British sheep wool insulation. Our pods are made up of modules all the same size but with five different possible fronts, this enables people to create their own pods for any purpose such as camping, garden office, summer house or fishing hut. Our pod has a unique design which is totally different to any other glamping pod. The moduLog design allows you to have a full height glazing or windows on the front

which can overlook your best views or lakeside. Each pod comes ready for 240v hook up or with a 12v off grid solar system. The pods are designed to be used 12 months of the year with two layers of insulation, one layer of breathable membrane and two layers of waterproof liner. Each moduLog has long lasting oak flooring and handmade oak windows and doors. These are built to last and to take all British weather types.

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www.modulog.co.uk 01982553022 info@modulog.co.uk

The unique design of our pod enables you to have them any length you want and also be able to join to or more pods together to make larger pods maybe for toilet/shower blocks or large family units. All pods are wheelchair friendly. We can deliver our pods nationwide and we have a flat pack option with free installation for difficult access sites. The moduLog is built for all seasons, so you could increase your holiday season length and profit.

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