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C O N T E N T SThe Squid Ink Restaurant 4

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The watchwords at The Squid Ink Restaurant, owned andrun by husband and wife team, Warren and CatherineGoodridge are, Cornish! Local! Fresh! Sustainable!Organic! And Free Range!

Highly experienced and innovative Chef Patron Warren waslooking for a change of pace after an extensive, not to sayexhausting career, at the top of his profession. After meetingCatherine who is a degree qualified midwife, used to keepingcalm under pressure, they decided to open their own seafoodrestaurant. They re-opened The Squid Ink under their jointmanagement in 2011.

Warren is passionate about using locally sourced, ultra freshproduce and emphatically maintains that provenance is the keyto producing the very best food. Fish and seafood is sourceddaily from the small day boats that berth in Looe harbour, andThe Squid Ink’s daily specials board reflects that morning’scatch, day boats are the most sustainable form of fishing, andnothing could be fresher. Locally caught Cod, Halibut, Turbot,Skate and of course Squid are on the menu as available. Warrenfinds not knowing what is going to be in that morning’s catchwhen he is devising his menus really keeps him on his toes.

Although The Squid Ink specialises in fish and seafood; meateaters and vegetarians are equally deliciously catered for, meat issupplied from a traditional local butcher who provides a superbchoice and quality of local meat with conscience and confidence,including local lamb with that distinctive grass fed flavour,succulent milk fed pork sourced from a local dairy farm, and allbeef from local farms. Game lovers will find tender, flavoursomeRoe deer from a local estate. Poultry is all organic and freerange, and tastes the way we remember from childhood.

Warren even bakes all his own bread, to his own originalrecipes using the best English flour; currently very popular is hisblack olive and cracked pepper.

Warren and Catherine Goodridge

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of wild game including venison and our ever popular, delicious home made sausages and burgers.

The restaurant has a rustic feel, with whitewashed cob walls,wooden floors and tables. The Squid Ink can seat 28 and isavailable for private hire by arrangement. When you book, yourtable is yours for the evening, relax, take your time choosingfrom the menu in the bar. Linger over your dessert, plate ofCornish cheeses, or coffee at your table, or just relax with a lastdrink in the bar.

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For a trip down memory lane for your taste buds you can dono better than give Seafoods Fish and Chips a visit. Either eatin, the restaurant can seat up to 60 people, and offers a fullrange of beers, wines, soft drinks, tea and coffee, or take yourmeal away.

They are open Monday to Saturday 11.30am until 10pm.

Seafoods Fish and Chips

38 Kingsmead Street

Bath

BA1 2AA

tel: 01225 465190

email: [email protected]

SEAFOODSSEAFOODSfish & chips

R e s t a u r a n t & T a k e a w a y

Serving traditional fish and chips for over 50 years.

Fish and Chips how they used to be! Seafoods Fish andChip Restaurant and Take Away are proud to be Bath’sonly Fish & Chip Restaurant serving traditional fish andchips for over 50 years.

Dishes are cooked to order in Seafoods traditionalbatter, and served with homemade chunky cutchips. They serve a delicious traditional range ofCod, Haddock and Plaice fillets, and offer a freepudding to anyone who can finish the Challengedish of Prime Cod fillet, crispy haddock, mushypeas and chips at £11.99 In addition to these wellloved favourites they serve Posh Fish & Chips for£8.95 which is a tasty fillet of Salmon in SeafoodTraditional Batter, Fishcakes, and Wholetailbattered scampi tails with tartare sauce.

For the non-fish eaters they offer the usual range of batteredsausages, including vegetarian sausage, pies and chicken. They also serve a combined dish of faggot, gravy, chips andtwo sausages. As well as the usual mushy peas, you can haveyour peas in fritter form, likewise pineapple. The traditionalaccompaniments are all there too, Tartare Sauce, Curry Sauce,Gravy, Pickled Egg, Gherkin, Bread and Butter, or a Crusty Roll.You can have mushrooms in light batter with mayo, onion ringsin batter or baked beans.

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Congratulations to Ian and the team on servingtraditional �sh and chips for over 50 years, we are proud to supply your establishment with quality potatoes throughout the year

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for The Thatched Cottage as a first class dining venue, while theintroduction of fine dining evenings has proved a great success.

Whether you drop in for coffee, a relaxed lunch, afternoon teaor a special evening meal you will have an excellent experienceat every level.

The Thatched Cottage is available for private hire and makes awonderful venue for a wedding, birthday or anniversarycelebration. Telephone Colin or Chris on 01626 365650 tomake a booking or to discuss your requirements including anyspecial dietary needs.

The Thatched Cottage Restaurant9 Crossley Moor Road

KingsteightonNewton Abbot

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The Thatched Cottage Restaurant

For freshly prepared, home cooked food, sourced largelyfrom the surrounding area in an attractive traditionalfarmhouse setting, a warm welcome awaits you at thefamily run Thatched Cottage Restaurant at Kingsteignton,Newton Abbot.

The restaurant is owned and managed by Colin and ChrisSeymour who have been in the hospitality business for manyyears, and had long held the ambition for a restaurant of their ownwhere they could settle and bring up their two children.

When they first saw the building they fell in love with itstraightaway. The Thatched Cottage building originates from the16th century and has served a number of purposes over the years,originally a farm, later a hotel, and more recently a restaurant.Many original features are still in evidence complemented bysympathetic additions; think oak beams, cob walls, an open fire,leaded windows and a cosy bar and you begin to get the picture.

A warm greeting is assured at all times from Chris, Peter or any oneof the friendly team, stroll in through the picturesque walledgarden from their large car park, or use the level access at thefront of the building. You will be invited to relax and makeyourself at home while choosing from the extensive menu in thecosy dining room. In the summer months you may takemorning coffee, afternoon tea or even pre dinner drinks in thegarden seating area. Pimms in the summer is a cool favourite!

Colin and Chris strive to be environmentally friendly, and their focuson recycling and composting in their own garden, results in a steadysupply of tasty fruit and vegetables for use in the restaurant. Thefreshness and quality of their food is building an enviable reputation

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menus at Zena’s are seasonal and reflect the best of localproduce, complimenting the authentic spices herbs andseasonings the chef uses create his wonderful dishes. Zena’scarry a wide range of wines thoughtfully chosen to complimentyour food, beers, lagers, spirits, and soft drinks.

On special evenings join them for their live Blues and Jazzsessions. What better end to an evening than to pop in toZena’s for a few drinks while relaxing listening to some of yourold favourites? In keeping with the French bistro theme Zena’shold French conversation evenings on the first Thursday ofeach month from 7pm for £10 per head including a hot andcold buffet. The dark evenings are drawing in with theirthoughts of the supernatural and the spirit world; don’t shiveralone, come to one of their Psychic supper nights, startingbetween 7 and 7.30 on the first Friday of each month at £25per head, tickets all available from Zenas.

Look out for our Wine Evenings Coming Soon!

Always something going on, Zena’s is simply a great place to visit.

They are open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm

plus the special evenings booked by ticket only

Saturday 8.30am - 11pm

Zenas Restaurant

1 Market Street

Barnstaple

North Devon

EX311BX

Phone 01271378844

Email [email protected]

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"UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT"Zena’s is a real find, tucked away in its own courtyardjust off the bustling market square near Barnstaple’stown centre, within easy reach of the main shoppingareas and the Queen’s theatre.

This lively café bar restaurant has an eclectic menu specialisingin Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine, for those looking forsomething a little different, but they also serve a wide range ofEnglish dishes all prepared with that special Zena’s touch.

The décor is continental bistro style, upmarket, sophisticated, yetwelcoming. The courtyard has plenty of tables for al fresco diningunder continental style umbrellas, all set between shady trees.

The service from the friendly, stylish waiting staff is professionaland unobtrusive. Whether you call in for just a cup of coffeeand a delicious slice of cake after shopping, a special romantic dinner, a pre theatre supper, an indulgent breakfast or alingering lunch you will be sure to find something to tempt youon the extensive menu.

Zena’s is an excellent venue for business to business lunches; thediscreet service will not intrude on your discussions, and you canbe sure of an excellent meal. Parties can be held at Zena’s by priorarrangement; for parties over 20 people they will open up just foryou, giving you exclusive use. Just give them a ring to discussyour food and drink choices. Zena’s is a great choice for anintimate wedding celebration, the restaurant can accommodate upto 40 people, with the happy couple able to receive their guests inthe welcoming bar area, for champagne and canapés.

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R I S T O R A N T E I TA L I A N O

At Bianco’s the emphasis is on the traditional and the rangeof dishes, all using the best, freshest ingredients, is extensive,with the friendly waiting staff always on hand to explain theoptions as well as the special dishes of the day from ablackboard in the restaurant.

The special set menu offers a range of one starter and onemain course for £9.95 and, available from 6-7.30pm and after9pm, is ideal for early birds or those wanting to eat pre orpost theatre performances. The equally reasonably priced a lacarte menu also provides a wide selection of meat, fish andpasta dishes.

Gourmets can take their pick from starters such as Tonno eFagioli - tuna with Italian beans and onions mixed with oliveoil and served over a bed of lettuce with basil and freshparsley, and Entrecôte Cardinale - prime sirloin served on abed of spinach topped with sliced mushrooms, meltedDolcelatte cheese and garnished with fresh tomato sauce -and there’s also a generous range of vegetarian options.

With desserts like Crepe Liquore Banana - freshly preparedcrêpe with coffee ice cream flamed in Sambuca bananaliqueur and garnished with fresh cream and banana - toround things off, it’s no wonder people are choosing Bianco’sfor a great dining night out.

For further information or to contact the restaurant, visit www.biancos.co.uk

To make a booking go to the contact page on the websiteor telephone 01803 293 430 or 07855 811 664

Torquay’s oldest Italian restaurant Bianco’s has been inbusiness since 1987

Mauro who established the restaurant and his staff of 12 offera warm Mediterranean welcome to everyone who calls in theplace where comfort and enjoyment of fine Italian cuisine andwines take centre stage.

Open daily between 6pm and 11pm, Bianco’s traditionalintimate setting makes it perfect for a romantic candlelit dinnerfor two while its friendly atmosphere adds the finishing touchesto group gatherings of up to 70. For those celebrating ananniversary, birthday or similar, the upstairs floor provides theperfect private area for an event as well as extra dining spaceon especially busy nights - which occur often due to therestaurant’s popularity.

In fact, Mauro and his team have blended all the ingredientsfor success so effectively that, in Easter 2010, he opened asecond restaurant opposite - Amici, whose modern,contemporary style has quickly proved a hit with Torquay’sdiners. At the centre of it all is the food, which drawscustomers back to both restaurants again and again.

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“We love what we do and we do it with love.” RestaurateursAndy and Rachel Carr truly know the way to a foodie’s heart.

It’s their passion and flair that go into serving up some of thefinest food that Cornwall has to offer that has earned TheBakehouse glowing reviews and a place in The Good FoodGuide 2012.

Recently published, inclusion in the latest edition of the UK'sbestselling restaurant guide is a coveted honour for any of thenation’s restaurants, pubs and café owners, and Andy andRachel are over the moon at their mention.

“It’s brilliant because you cannot elect or pay to be included,”beams Andy.

“Our selection is based entirely on readers' recommendationsand inspection reports.”

The couple has been running restaurants in the area for thepast 14 years and came to The Bakehouse, in Old BakehouseLane, Penzance, just over seven years ago. Since then thefunkily informal, yet intimate establishment, situated in its ownflower and palm-filled courtyard just off Penzance’s mosthistoric and beautiful street which meanders down to the oldharbour, has become a firm favourite with diners from all overtown and beyond, having been voted a Local Food Hero on fiveseparate occasions.

“We are passionate about fresh ingredients and take fulladvantage of our location by using only the finest local produceincluding fish and seafood from Newlyn, locally farmed meatsand veggies from local allotments and farms,” explains Rachel.

“We serve fantastically fresh Cornish produce, cooked simply tolet its flavour and quality shine.”

The couple are helped in their mission by a team of dedicatedstaff, including two of the waitressing team who have been withthem for 12 years.

The key ‘ingredient’ however, is chef, Gareth Spencer. “He won Student of the Year from Camborne College for two years in arow,” reveals Andy.

“He is a truly exceptional chef and we are very lucky to havehad him working with us for the last five years.”

Whether it's a special occasion or an informal get-together withfriends, all visitors to The Bake House, also a member of Tasteof the West, can be assured of the warmest of welcomes - andfabulous food.

And with Christmas on the way Andy and Rachel, who alreadyprovide delectable dinner, dessert and early bird menus, havethe most tempting of festive choices available. At £23.95 ahead, The Bakehouse’s extensive Christmas menu includesindulgent delights such as warm smoked duck breast saladwith beetroot, apple and walnuts, smoked salmon wellingtonwith herbed cream cheese, rosemary roasties and a lightlydressed salad and hazelnut and oatmeal meringue with redberries and Cornwall’s famous clotted cream. Ever flexible,Andy says just get in touch if the wide range of choices doesn’tinclude a particular Bakehouse favourite - or if special dietaryrequirements need to be accommodated.

“We believe our attention to detail is the key to our success,”he says. “Along with continuityand enjoying life!”

The Bakehouse is open from6.15pm until late every evening, except Sundays. The early bird menu isavailable Monday - Friday, or orders before 7.15pm and two courses cost £13.

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The Midland Hotel in Weston Super Mare is a verywelcoming, family run, and family friendly hotel.

The Midland Hotel has a variety of rooms available includingsingle, double, twin and triple rooms. Thirteen of the rooms havesea-views, and overlook the new pier. Each of the comfortableand well furnished rooms is en-suite, has a colour TV and tea andcoffee making facilities. The rooms are over 2 floors and there is alift available for those who prefer not to use the stairs.

Comfort is the keynote of the hotel, from the invitingfurnishings, to the friendly helpful staff doing everything theycan to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The range ofrooms means that they are able to accommodate singletravellers, couples, families or groups. There is a cosyresidents’ lounge and bar, and in the warmer weather residentsenjoy the outside terrace. The Slipway Bar is a popular venuewith wonderful views of the promenade and where liveentertainment is held on various evenings during the summerseason, including Bingo, quizzes and live music.

The hotel is available for small corporate business parties andconference meetings. They are happy to accommodate groupsfor parties, and are able provide buffets and dinner in theRestaurant.

At the Midland Hotel the whole family can relax and enjoy theirholiday. The owners of the hotel have many years experience inthe hospitality business and it shows in every aspect of the

superior service this attractive hotel offers. The Midland Hotelenjoys an ideal seafront location, with the town centre and theNew Grand Pier in view and only a short walk away. They arewithin easy reach of many other attractions including the WinterGardens, Play House Theatre, Crazy Golf, the Marine Lake,children's water park and adventure playground.

For more information, or to make a reservation,please telephone on 01934 621910

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BS23 2BD

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For more information or to make a booking,telephone Ben or Jackie

on 01803 770639, or visit their website www.thelaughingmonk.co.uk

for mouth watering images of some of the dishes available.

Totnes Road, StreteTQ6 0RN

Laughing Monk RestaurantTravel along the main coastal road between Dartmouthand Kingsbridge to the lovely village of Strete to find theaward winning Laughing Monk Restaurant.

For fresh local food innovatively prepared, in a relaxedenvironment. The restaurant, set within the picturesque villageof Strete, has been owned and run by husband and wife team,Ben and Jackie Handley since March 2008.

Ben and Jackie wanted their own restaurant in a rural settingwhere they could make a permanent home for themselves andtheir children, and are delighted by their move to the idyllic areaof the South Devon Coast. The Laughing Monk occupies theformer village school building dated 1839. Ben and Jackie haveretained many of the original features including the original oakfloors, huge windows, distinctive arched doorways, a welcomingopen fire, and redecorated to give the old school room a lightfresh feel, cosy in winter and light and airy for the summer.

They form an ideal partnership; Jackie is “front ofhouse” and ensures a warm welcome, andattentive service. Ben, who is a member of theGuild of Master Chefs of Great Britain, relishesthe quality of the wonderful fresh local producewhich allows him to create deceptively simpledishes with his own special touch. Ben andJackie are passionate about keeping their foodfresh and keeping it local, with fresh fish fromthat day’s catch from the Dartmouth andBrixham fishermen and meat from local farmers.

Superb food and drink, great service,relaxed atmosphere, everyone welcome,that’s what The Laughing Monk Restaurant is about.

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THE CORNUBIATHE CORNUBIAReal Ales on at any one time. A popular choice is the seasonalCornubia ale, exclusive to the pub, brewed by Arbor Ales. Adda 10% discount on pints to card carrying CAMRA members, achoice of at least 5 local ciders a carefully selected range ofLagers, and tasty hand raised pork pies, The Cornubia is not tobe missed, a traditional pub, not a plastic palace.

Open each day Monday to Saturday, from 12 mid day until 11.30 pm.

142 Temple Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6ENEmail: [email protected]

Tel: (0117) 925 4415

The centre of Bristol is changing. Everywhere you lookthere are signs that the city is a thriving and robust 21stCentury metropolis. But look a little closer and an older,gentler Bristol is not too hard to find...

Take The Cornubia, for example. Set back from Temple Street,dwarfed by surrounding office buildings, sits this traditional onebar pub that is fast gaining a reputation as a real ale mecca.

This quaint Georgian Freehouse a grade 2 listed building, servesa vast range of Real Ales, mostly from local micro breweries. Theenthusiastic managers, Phil and Jacki, who are passionate aboutReal Ales have been running The Cornubia for the last 2 yearsand take over full ownership at the end of January.

Phil and Jacki have made a terrific improvement to the once rundown building. Their warm welcome and emphasis on friendlyservice, coupled with a deep and genuine product knowledgemakes the single bar a cosy haven from the city streets. Thebuilding retains many of its period features, a hotch potch offurniture and fixtures, fresh flowers, and real fires. The walls arecovered with newspaper clippings, horse brasses, and real alepump clips from all the ales served at The Cornubia, and thereare live turtles in a tank in the bar.

Outside on the large patio seating area, shaded from thesurrounding office buildings in the summer by the pub’scolourful umbrellas, barbeques are sometimes held. Thursdaysare Live Music nights at the Cornubia, but there is always abuzz of friendly conversation and banter whenever you drop in.

This is a pub that is all about the beer. They are members ofSIBA supporting small independent breweries, on whose beersthese interesting pubs rely. They are listed in The Good BeerGuide 2012, and have an everchanging offering of 7 different

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New General Manager, Tim Seward, at The Hinton FirsHotel has organised a full programme of events andactivities for 2012.

The Hinton Firs is set within its own private and tranquil gardenson Bournemouth's prestigious East Cliff, and offers guests awarm traditional welcome. Tim is determined to maintain thelevels of service and hospitality that have earned this familyowned and run hotel a richly deserved 3 AA star rating - 74%.

The hotel is popular with coach and tour companies and offerslive entertainment most evenings. Just some of the specialpackages on offer, include, Valentine’s weekend Friday 10th –Sunday 12th February, through to a brand new Summer Musicweek, 14th – 21st July.

On Mothering Sunday, Friday 16th March – Sunday 18th March,treat your mum to a relaxing break away at the Hinton Firs hotel.Arrive to afternoon tea and cup cakes, Entertainment on bothnights plus Sunday Lunch with a special gift for every lady beforedeparture.

The Easter package, Friday 6th – Monday 9th April, is based onthree night’s full board and includes a spectacular gala Easterbuffet, entertainment throughout, a visit from the Easter bunnywith an Easter egg for all, plus games, quizzes and afternoon tea!

Put on your dancing shoes for a May midweek dancing breakMonday 7th May – Friday 11th May. Tea dances every afternoon,(including the May Day Bank Holiday). Music and dancing everyevening included in your stay.

The Hinton Firs Hotel offers 52 traditional style en-suite bedroomsincluding a wide range of twin / double / single and family rooms.Each room is equipped with a remote control digital television,direct dial telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.A ground floor room in the main hotel is fully equipped for disabledoccupancy, and as part of the main hotel there is a separatecottage with 6 bedrooms, ideal for small groups or families whowould like extra privacy, pets are allowed in the cottage.

The Hinton Firs Hotel boasts a wide variety of leisure facilities toenhance your stay including an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzziand Sauna, and a games room with table tennis, pool table anddart board. Among the comfortable lounges the TV lounge can

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including free wi-fi, 22-inch flat-screen TVs with Freeview andplentiful supplies of tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

“Our bedrooms are all very comfortable to relax in after a strollaround the historic city or dining in our restaurant,” saysmanaging director Tony Negal.

“We have a selection of adjoining rooms to suit families orgroups, along with a range of double rooms with king-sizedbeds or single rooms.”

While you won’t be spoilt for choice when it comes to eating outin Salisbury, many guests choose to eat at the Cathedral Hotelrestaurant, often starting off with one of its excellent breakfasts,available from 7.30am until 10am, Monday to Saturday, and from8am until 10am on Sunday.

However, food is available all day until late, with a range oftraditional English fare including steaks, burgers, homemade piesand great fish and chips.

“We have taken care to provide a tasty, traditional menu and, wherepossible, we use locally sourced produce in our recipes,” says Tony.

When other ingredients include top quality service and a warmwelcome for guests at all times, it all adds up to a great stay ina great city.

You can find out more about the hotel or to make a secure bookingvisit www.cathedralhotelsalisbury.co.uk

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Privately owned and run with you in mindWITH just over 50 miles between them, the opportunity toswap the historic city of Bristol for the equally historic Salisbury is one too good to miss.

When you can be assured to stay in the heart of this ancient cityin comfort and style, what’s stopping you from booking your roomat The Cathedral Hotel? Go to www.cathedralhotelsalisbury.co.ukfor the best rates and availability. Here you can book securelyonline and also make any special requests.

Only a few minutes’ walk from the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral,shops, restaurants and local attractions, this 20-bedroom hotelwith its popular restaurant and bar, can fulfil your every away-from-home need and is a great base to use for business or pleasure.

Being just five minutes from the city’s train station, the hotel offers agreat opportunity to leave the car at home for a few days and enjoywalking around this historic city viewing all its historical gardens,houses and walkways and using the great bus links to Stonehengeor surrounding villages of interest. The central location also makesthe hotel a great base for those who have a business need in theCity. Also just 40 minutes to Bournemouth or Southamptonairport/docks and 50 minutes from Portsmouth harbour.

Sundays and throughout the week we offer a quiet, relaxedenvironment. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the busy bar onthe ground floor is open until 2am and offers DJ entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays as part of Salisbury's night-time club circuit.

The establishment was given a new lease of life in the form of acomplete refurbishment in 2009 by the current owners, whoprovide really individual care and attention to guests in a way notalways available from corporate chains.

Now the building not only has an original 1930s wood panelled liftto all floors, but contemporary styled rooms with many extras,

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The Hotel’s own in-house, fine dining restaurant, Samphires, isvery highly regarded with the chef placing a strong emphasis onfresh, locally sourced produce, and devising menus to showcaseits qualities. The restaurant is styled simply with a clear spaciousfeeling and large windows to make the most of the hotel’swonderful views across Carmarthenshire to the coast. Samphiresrestaurant is a wonderful setting for a romantic dinner or a specialfamily occasion, and also offers a traditional Sunday carveryserved, weather permitting, either in the restaurant or outside onthe veranda. This stunning restaurant can also be hired out forprivate functions, with its fantastic semi-circular views across thecoastline and its own bar; it would make the perfect setting for animpressive business lunch or Networking event.

Conferences at Stradey Park

Stradey Park has excellent state of the art conference facilities,the Alexander Suite is capable of holding 400 delegates theatrestyle, or 200 seated for dinner. This versatile room comes fullyequipped with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, screens,projectors and wireless internet. It can have stagingincorporated or be subdivided into several smaller rooms to suitthe client’s needs. For smaller meetings, the Bryn-Y-Mor Suite issuitable for up to 20 delegates and can also be used as a

“break out” from the Alexander Suite. For more intimatemeetings of 10 people or less, the Stradey Suite is ideal, whilesome client companies prefer to hire Samphires for their event.The hotel’s director has been nominated for Businesswoman ofthe Year by Swansea Bay Business Life & South Wales EveningPost for the last two years, and is particularly well aware of therequirements for a successful conference.

Coastal Wales has been named the "Best Region onEarth" to visit next year by the Lonely Planet’s BestTravel Guide 2012. The guide is highlighting the newcoastal path due to be opened in May 2012 makingWales the first country in the world to offer tourists aformal trail right round its coast.

Situated within site of the coastal path, Stradey Park Hotel is anideal base from which to explore this beautiful area. A graciousEdwardian mansion standing among the Welsh Hills withstunning views across the beautiful Gower Peninsula and theCarmarthenshire coastline, the Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli isthe perfect place for a relaxing break.

On arrival you will receive a warm Welsh welcome from thefriendly, local staff, many of whom are Welsh speakers. StradeyPark takes great pride in its standards of hospitality and service,and richly deserves each of its four stars. The hotel mixestraditional features with modern style and convenience tostriking effect. The elegant art deco styled Rooftop Lounge withits panoramic views and the comfortable gallery are pleasantareas for guests to relax or meet friends while perhaps enjoyinga vintage style afternoon tea, presented on fine bone china witha selection of homemade cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Theattractive en suite rooms have TVs, telephones, hairdryers andtea and coffee making facilities. The hotel provides free Wi Fithroughout and has ample free parking.

Whether you are joining them for a family break, romanticweekend or corporate event, you will receive first class serviceand find that nothing is too much trouble to guarantee yourcomfort. Indeed the hotel has just been awarded HighlyCommended under the category of Hotel in the prestigiousCulture and Lifestyle Awards. The team at Stradey Park are veryproud to have been awarded a 5/5 food hygiene certificate, agratifying tribute to their hard work and attention to detail. Thehotel has also been very highly rated by Trip Advisor, thecustomer response site, as number 1 in Llanelli and number 2in the county of Carmarthenshire.

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Stradey Park Hotel was voted the Best Regional Wedding Venueby Welsh National Wedding Awards in 2011. The hotel has justhosted a very successful bridal showcase at the start of Januarywhich was very well attended and has resulted in many coupleschoosing Stradey Park for their big day. The facilities at the hotelare ideally suited for weddings; the lovely setting, Samphiresrestaurant, the Rooftop Lounge, and the Alexander Suite forlarge functions make Stradey Park a very happy choice. Couplescan relax while greeting their guests, knowing that the highlyprofessional and capable team at the hotel will ensure that thewhole occasion proceeds smoothly. The hotel’s experience inhosting these special events means that everything will havebeen thought of, and possible last minute hitches allowed for.Couples can arrange to visit the hotel to discuss theirrequirements with one of the hotel’s personal weddingcoordinators, who will talk through all the details and makesuggestions if necessary to ensure a perfect outcome.

This lovely hotel is a must for visitors to the area, call in andprepare to be spoilt.

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BEST WESTERNS THREE TIERS OF PERSONALITY

Best Western have launched three hotel tiers; Best Western, Best Western Plus and Best Western Premier, giving consumersmore choice and clarity to help them choose the right hotel.

The three tiers have been developed on extensive guest feedbackand build on the strict quality standards that all Best Westernhotels have to adhere to. Six key areas define the tiers; welcome,food and drink, customer service, bathroom, sleep and work and entertainment. The Best Western tier sets the standard for thesekey areas of hotel experience and Best Western Plus and Best Western Premier build upon this with additional amenitiesand personality driven offerings.

Across Great Britain there are now 13 Best Western Plus hotels,nine Best Western Premier hotels and a strong base of 256 Best Western hotels in Great Britain.

Best Western Plus Hotels are everything you would expect from aBest Western hotel with extra style, comfort and service. This includes bigger beds and top quality bedding, extended breakfastrange with local specialities, little treats on arrival 24 hours a day,bathrobes, additional complimentary toiletries and increasedcomfort and technology to make working and relaxing in the roomeven more enjoyable.

Best Western Premier is the finest of the group’s hotels with a focuson luxury, style and outstanding service. These hotels are specificallychosen for their memorable quality, design and impressive facilitiesand consist of nine British hotels and 134 globally.

Best Western remains the backbone of the group, andshowcases what the brand represents – a group of hotels withtheir own personalities, offering quality standards, comfort,personal service and great value.

Richard Lewis, Best Western hotels’ newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, said: “As a group of hotels we are proud of our independent nature and personality, we celebrate the fact thateach hotel is individual. In addition, we need to make it easier for consumers to differentiate between these properties.”

“We are at an exciting time and have many plans to make Best Western the number one mid market choice in Great Britain.Creating more clarity for our guests and gaining even greater customer satisfaction, is essential and key to our success.”

Best Western has properties throughout the country ranging fromcountry manors, castles and coaching inns to stylish town houses,super modern retreats and sumptuous secluded getaways, thereis a hotel to suit every personality and type of UK break.

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Best Western awards the category of Best Western Plus tothose hotels that offer that certain something extra.

The Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel is just such a place,offering relaxed and friendly yet professional service; nothing isever too much trouble for their staff to ensure that you have athoroughly enjoyable stay. The hotel is privately owned and runby the Jones family who can count a hundred years ofhospitality experience. Conveniently situated between Bathand Wells on the A367, the hotel provides a convenient basefor holiday makers and business guests alike.

The Centurion has an excellent range of facilities, including 44comfortable en-suite rooms, the fabulous Leona Suite providingthe ultimate in luxurious comfort, the Green Apple wellness spa, avery well equipped fitness suite and an established, and quitechallenging, 9 hole golf course.

The hotel has several meeting/banqueting rooms and offers arange of corporate and business events. There is also the Cubrosrestaurant, offering a choice of innovative dishes prepared fromfresh ingredients, from light snacks, healthy lunches, SundayRoasts or delicious dinners. Jay’s bar is a lively informal venuewhere bar snacks are available all day. Either venue offers theopportunity for a quiet drink or to simply meet up with friends.

The Centurion has some really exciting events planned for the forthcoming year. Over the Valentine’s weekend; the Cubros restaurant will be offering an extremely special menu, sure tomake for a truly memorable evening.

The Centurion will be demonstrating its suitability as a supreme wedding venue, while holding a Wedding Fayre on SundayMarch 8th. This is an ideal opportunity for brides to be to notonly visit the Fayre but to arrange an appointment with theCenturion’s dedicated Wedding Planner to see what theCenturion can offer.

On Mothers Day, Sunday March 18th there will be a specialcarvery lunch in the Cubros restaurant.

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Such optimism is a feature of the hotel where guests alwaysfind a warm welcome, top service and high standards tomeet every need, be it for business or leisure.

It’s quality and service award from Best Western Internationalhas, so far, only been given to three other Best WesternHotels nationwide and followed a recent visit from anindependent inspector in which it scored of 986 out of apossible 1,000 points in various categories.

“The award recognises our progress over the past few yearsand demonstrates the fantastic commitment of our staff tohigh standards and great customer care,” says Rhys.

The three-star hotel has been privately owned since 1997and part of Best Western Hotels for 10 years, during whichtime it’s developed extensive facilities, including sevenconference and banqueting suites and 69 well-appointedbedrooms, some of which are adapted to offer spaciousaccommodation, specially modified showers and widerdoorways to wheelchair users.

Also enjoying a great reputation for its food, the hotel runs itsown outside catering service in response to increaseddemand from local companies holding in-house gatheringsbut without the time or facilities to provide lunch and/orrefreshments.

With free high-speed wi-fi and parking, great facilities(including great golf nearby) and easy access to road and raillinks, it is perfect for the Devon and Cornwall corporatemarket.

The conference suites with syndicate rooms mean the BestWestern Tiverton Hotel can accommodate events for two to250 delegates with ease.

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IT’S no surprise Rhys Roberts was ready to party as thefestive season rounded off 2011 - there was much forhis Best Western Tiverton Hotel to celebrate.

It had been rated one of the country’s top 30 Best Westernhotels by satisfied guests, collected its second InternationalExcellence in Quality for the second time in three years,picked up a silver green tourism award and blossomed with aTiverton in Bloom award.

Along with the accolades, the Christmas season saw itsspecial festive and new year events so popular extra oneshad to be added, seasonal shooting parties go with aspectacular bang and the successful culmination of itsbathroom refurbishment programme.

Now Rhys, owner and director of the hotel in Blundells Road,Tiverton, is looking forward to a busy 2012.

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have air-conditioning, while the experienced conference andbanqueting team works closely with customers to ensureevery aspect of their event runs according to plan.

“We are one of the friendliest companies to do businesswith,” assures Rhys.

“Many local businesses are our clients and we also work withlocal authorities and the health care and educational sectorswhile the coming year will see us looking into expanding ouroutside catering and adding leisure facilities to the hotel.”

Whatever the reason to visit the Best Western Tiverton Hotel,be it business or pleasure, the traditional West Countrywelcome and dedication to ensuring your comfort remain the same.

“We are proud to deal with everyone,” smiles Rhys. “Ours is a broad 'church' and we welcome all new guests withopen arms.”

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The hotel is non smoking throughout and is equipped withevery facility to enable disabled visitors to enjoy their stay.The reception desk is manned 24 hours a day, a real bonusfor those needing to set off especially early or arrive late. Therecently refurbished bedrooms at Aberavon Beach Hotel,some of which have sea views, are clean, comfortable andwell equipped, with private bathrooms, Flat Screen TVs withsatellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities and a workdesk. Free Wi Fi is available throughout the hotel, and roomservice is also available.

The modern all weather leisure centre at Best WesternAberavon features an indoor swimming pool, spa bath andsauna. The spacious sun terrace has outdoor seating.

The Award winning Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotelis known for its warm welcome and friendly staff and isideally situated on Aberavon seafront with views acrossSwansea Bay to the Gower Peninsula, making it anideal base for visiting South Wales and the Gower.

When we speak of “award winning”, this friendly hotel hasachieved some of the highest accolades from among the wellregarded Best Western Group. In 2009 they won the BestWestern Hotel of the Year, in 2010 and 2011 they wereawarded the Best Western International Excellence award forQuality & Standards. This latter award is very prestigious andthe Aberavon Beach Hotel is currently the only Hotel in Walesto achieve such an Award and one of only 20 Best WesternHotels in the UK to hold it. Just to round it off, they were alsorecently awarded a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for2011, their AA Merit Rating is 80% 3 stars – One of thehighest in the area.

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The Greenhouse Restaurant serves a creative menu usingfresh Welsh produce, whilst the Talbot Bar and Lounge offerslight meals, snacks and beverages; freshly cooked breakfastsare available daily.

The Aberavon Beach Hotel has excellent banqueting facilitiesand is a popular local choice for wedding receptions andconferences, having the largest ballroom in the area, a verywell equipped business centre with ample free parking.

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Bains manufacture their fireplaces at their own marble andlimestone factory, using natural materials sourced mainlythrough their suppliers in Yorkshire, marble from Spain and Italy,black granite from China and granite from Portugal. The use ofnatural materials results in finishes which are cool to the touch,attractive to look at, and highly durable giving years of pleasure.Using traditional techniques, combined with new technologyand CAD/CAM modelling, they are able to produce their ownunique designs suitable for cottage or castle, new build orrefurbishment.

At their Bath Road site the factory is just behind the attractivetwo storey showroom which has over 70 fire surrounds and livegas fires on display. Visitors are often surprised to find thatthey can see that the fireplaces really are made from scratch onthe premises. The company are very proud of the standard oftheir workmanship and are totally committed to quality; they

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The Best Western Cliff HeadHotel is a traditional hotel inthe heart of Cornwall. Thisprivately run hotel, built in1934, became part of BestWestern in August 2010.

The hotel is accessed via a private road and most of theirexecutive rooms have wonderful views across the beautifulCornish coastline. Take the opportunity to explore this historiclandscape by means of one of the many scenic cliff top walkseasily accessible from the hotel, or enjoy a round of golf on the18 hole course adjacent to the hotel. The hotel is ideallysituated for the attractions of the Cornish Riviera including theworld famous Eden project, which is only 3 miles away.

The hotel has 57 en suitebedrooms, all with tea and coffeemaking facilities, radios andtelevisions. The leisure facilities atthe hotel include a coveredseasonal swimming pool, a sauna,bar and lounge. There is free Wi Fithroughout the hotel.

The stylish restaurant, offers a varied menu. The chefs createtasty innovative dishes from fresh local produce with menuswhich change to reflect seasonable availability, complimentedby a selection from the extensive wine list. They are known fortheir outstanding breakfasts; just what you need to set you upfor a day exploring historic castles, beaches, beautiful gardens

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The Best Western Cliff Head Hotel is an ideal location forweddings, and is licenced for civil ceremonies and partnerships,they are busy all year round catering for large celebrationsthrough to small intimate occasions, with every wedding beingtailored to suit the bride and groom. The hotel offers manylovely settings for the wedding photographs to providewonderful memories of a perfect day.

The hotel’s own strapline says it all, “traditional comfort,contemporary cuisine and bright ideas, for all your wedding, functionand business requirements.”

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Visitors can be assured of a warm welcome and a friendly, yetprofessional and unobtrusive service. The peaceful location andcomfortable beds ensure a good night’s sleep, and in the morning guests can look forward to a first class breakfast.

Amberley’s breakfasts are really special; after cereal, fruit, orjuice, a varied menu includes eggs, with lovely deep goldenyolks from their own pet hens, and meaty sausages which arehandmade by their own local butcher, who also supplies theirbacon and black pudding.

Liz and Brian are full of plans for the future; the 2011 winter project is to re-design part of the rear garden as a tranquil retreat for Amberley’s guests to enjoy. They also have plans tooffer serviced accommodation nearby in Filton for longer stay guests.

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In August 2006, three days after moving in to their 1906Edwardian house in Filton Park, Bristol, Brian and LizStockdale opened Amberley to bed and breakfast guests.Since then they have welcomed thousands of people totheir family home, many of whom have returned time andagain, from both home and abroad.

With their combined experience working for the Hilton Hotelgroup, Liz and Brian have put their front office, kitchen andmaintenance skills to good effect at Amberley. Over the pastfive years en suites have been added to all bedrooms, and thehouse has undergone a complete transformation. Liz andBrian’s daughter, Chloë, is their housekeeper, and it is a matterof personal pride to her that Amberley always looks its best andthat guests are provided with everything they need to ensuretheir comfort. Chloë’s care is proven by the award of a 5 starrating for hygiene from the Environmental Health Department.

Bristol is a vibrant city for both business and leisure and, although Amberley is close to north Bristol’s business parks,motorways and main roads, Brian and Liz knew their home’s location in a quiet residential road would ensure a calm andcomfortable haven for their guests at the end of the day.

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en-suite and have beautiful bathrooms fitted with limestonetiles, marble and walnut. Neal’s Yard toiletries arecomplimentary.

Double rooms start at £75 a night; four poster rooms from £85;and the suite from £100.

The Lamb at Hindon is a wonderfully atmospheric place to holda country wedding, and is ideal for small or medium-sizedceremonies. Larger parties with marquees can occasionally beaccommodated, subject to availability.

For more information or to make a bookingcall 01747 820 573 or visit their website

www.boisdale.co.uk/lamb-at-hindon

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The Lamb at Hindon, the rural outpost of the Boisdalerestaurant group, is an historic coaching inn nestledamong Wiltshire’s green rolling downs. It brings to thecountryside the very best of its parent group – great food,wine, whisky and cigars – while staying true to its originsand maintaining its place in the heart of the village.

With London just two hours away and Salisbury within twentyminutes, The Lamb is a perfect countryside getaway. The one-time posting inn (it supplied post horses for coaches going toand from London and the West Country) with roots dating back to the 12th Century has 19 individually furnishedbedrooms and a highly regarded dining room, bar and cigarterrace that are as friendly and welcoming to locals as they areto visitors from the city.

The inn retains many of its original features and, as important,its character. Inglenook fireplaces, flagstone floors and heavywooden beams give it handsome looks that have only beenenhanced by more recent ‘Boisdale’ touches such as the warmred walls in the bar and the tartan throws in the bedrooms.

It opens seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Bar snacksand sandwiches are available alongside à la carte dishes basedon high quality produce, that is either sourced from withinWiltshire, Somerset and Dorset or that celebrates Boisdale’sScottish connections. To complement the food are wines fromthe Boisdale collection, well-kept real ales and malt whiskiesfrom the largest malt list in the county. An extensive choice ofCuban cigars – a Boisdale obsession – can be enjoyed on theterrace equipped for all seasons.

Sample dishes include: the gourmet burger with Béarnaisesauce & black spot bacon, £8.50; and Macsween haggis,mashed potatoes and bashed neeps, £12. 21 day aged beefcuts served with Béarnaise sauce, grilled tomatoes and thickcut chips. Further options are available on the game andspecials board.

Food is served in the Dining Room and Bar. The Sitting Roomopposite the bar is ideal for drinks, perhaps at the solid oaktable that is large enough for ten or in the cosy snug with itssofa and armchairs. A private dining room is spacious enoughfor 22 for a meeting, lunch or supper.

The Lamb’s 19 bedrooms are full of character having beendecorated with antique furnishings and paintings in keepingwith Boisdale’s traditional style and classic palette. Several ofthe rooms are named after some of the world’s finest whiskies.Four of the bedrooms have four-poster-beds. All the rooms are

Our smokery is situated in the heart of the historic village of Dunkeld in Perthshire.We are proud to produce smoked salmon of outstanding quality - our reputation, recognised by a series of industry awards over two decades, is based on the difference in taste and texture achieved through the time taken to properly cure, smoke, mature and prepare our products. We smoke wildScottish salmon and superior ‘freedom food’ accredited salmon sourced from waters off the North West of Scotland.

www.dunkeldsmokedsalmon.com Tel: 01350 727639

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Not resting upon their laurels thisdynamic little company have beenactively developing some new lines for2012. Joining their award winning StickyGinger Cake will be two further loafcakes, designed for the discerningconsumer; Luxurious Lemon DrizzleCake and Luxurious Double ChocolateCake. After many trials and tweaking,tastings suggest that these twoadditions to their Premium range will bea runaway success.

Traybakes form a major part of this business and in March the launch of single slices will herald anentry into retail. With new recipes for Millionaire Shortbread(with rich Belgium Chocolate), Billionaire Shortbread, All ButterFlapjacks and the new CrunchyJack (based on a South Africantreat) and brand new packaging, in a modern magenta, onecannot help but feel that this is a recipe for success. AsEdward Cunningham, the owner says,” There is nothing quitelike the taste of Dorset magic”

For a full range of products

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Visit: www.puddingsandpies.com

The first thing you notice when you step inside the Puddings and Pies bakery in Sherborne is the delicioussmell of freshly baked goodies.

However, it’s the taste that converts customers from first timersto regulars. Whether it’s their prize winning mini Santa cakes ortheir Triple Chocolate Chip Brownie, it doesn’t take more than abite to encourage you to munch the whole thing. At Puddingsand Pies they provide customers with genuinely, handmadeproducts, baked daily in small batches, to ensure quality andfreshness, using only the finest ingredients.

This small Dorsetbusiness makes a rangeof handmade slices,cakes, puddings and piesthat are amongst thebest you will taste, whichis probably why thejudges at The Taste ofthe West Awardsawarded them 5 gold andsilver awards.

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Bath Cake Company, a specialist cake maker in Bath hastaken over award winning Country Cupcakes, to provide delicious cakes for all occasions.

In 2009, Country Cupcakes were placed first at the NationalCupcake Awards, and was named by The Times as being the topcupcake provider of the year. They have also cooked up a storm inthe press, when Hello! Magazine featured Pearl lowe and DannyGoffery’s dark chocolate Country Cupcake pyramid, at their ‘rockand roll’ wedding of the year. By acquiring Country Cupcakes, BathCake Company can now cater for cupcake weddings and corporateorders. While continuing to provide beautiful handcrafted cakes, traybakes and other tasty treats to local cafés and private customers.

In just over a year, Bath Cake Company has gone from localmarket stall, to fully operational bakery, gaining an entry to theBakers Fair National Cake Competition along the way. In their newbakery shop they now stock cake stands, cupcake cases andsugar craft tools and accessories for the DIY baker andexperienced cake maker alike.

Acquiring Country Cupcakes has also allowed Bath CakeCompany to move into cake decorating tuition.

Country Cupcakes are running a series of Cupcake DecoratingSchools designed to teach you the art of beautiful cake decoration.Dates run all year round at the Balibrook House Hotel, Bath. You donot need to bring anything, cakes, toppings and utensils are allprovided. Just be ready to get creative with the finest ingredientsand tuition from an award winning Cupcake decorator. At the end ofthe session you will leave with your six beautiful cupcakes to enjoy

with friends, family or to scoff on your way home! Rememberbooking will be required as our cupcake decorating is very popular.

Bath Cake Company opens the bakery doors every Thursday andFriday 10.00am - 3.00pm and Saturday morning from 9.00am – 1.00pm, so pop in for a naughty nibble and chat or fora browse of the bakery shop.

Orders and bookings can be placed in person, over the phone, orvia email. For more details please check out their websites.

Bath Cake Company2 Lansdown Mews, Bath BA1 5DY

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harvested and instantly made into their quality products. Fromtime to time these are topped up by produce from other localfarms, even the dried fruits are sourced from a local wholesaler.

Many of their recipes are traditional favourites, but they arerapidly developing an original and interesting range of theirown, through trial and error. Their products are all hand made,and a large percentage of the ingredients are chopped by handwhich adds a lovely slightly irregular “homemade” texture.

Each and every jar is checked and labelled by hand; such meticulous attention to detail is more than evident in the tasteand texture of the products. They have chutneys, jams, jelliesand mustard to suit all tastes.

Although Willow Tree Farm products are available mostlythrough farm shops and delicatessens, Twinks Read is able topost small quantities in gift bags, and she is developing hernew web site to be able to sell on line.

For a really special gift, they are able to create a jam or chutneyof your own choice, creating your own label to mark the occasion.

Willow Tree FarmSampford Courtenay, Okehampton, Devon

EX20 2SW

Phone: 07803 129864 / 01837 82668

Owned and run by Twinks and Ian Read, Willow TreeFarm who specialise in making their own jams, chutneysand preserves from fruit and vegetables grown on thefarm is celebrating yet another award. They are delightedto have been awarded Bronze at The Taste of the WestAwards for Devon Cider Apple Chutney.

They were already holders of Gold awards for 2009 for boththeir Damson and their Quince Jelly, closely followed by Silverfor Blackcurrant jam and Bronze for Black Dabinett Cider AppleJelly. In 2010 their success continued with Gold for JostaberryJelly and Silver for both Gamekeepers Mustard and Berry Christmas and Mulled Wine Jam, and Bronze for Beetroot andGinger Chutney. 2011 has seen a batch of Bronze awards forBlackcurrant and Rhubarb Jam, Rhubarb and Fig Jam as wellas the Devon Cider Chutney.

There is much discussion at the moment about just whatconstitutes “fresh”, but at Willow Tree Farm they handle theproduce in small quantities to ensure freshness and an originalfruit flavour. As far as possible they use their own high quality,home grown, preservative free, fruit and vegetables which are

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Watch the racing live on the biggest screen in Cheltenham atAprès and with Ladbrokes just around the corner, andLadbrokes staff on hand with betting slips and the latestodds, you’ll find everything you need for an unforgettable2012 Gold Cup Festival at The Brewery.

The Brewery in Cheltenham is a stones throw from Bootscorner via the Lower High Street (turn right just before TescoMetro) or you can park in the NCP in St Margaret’s Road.

From the race course – straight down Evesham Road, whichbecomes Portland Street, then turn right onto St Margaret’s Road.

Cheltenham’s favouritefestival is nearly uponus (Tuesday 13th –Friday 16th March2012) and racing fansfrom all over theworld are countingdown to the greatestevent in the NationalHunt calendar.

Now one ofCheltenham’s mostpopular venues forpre and post racing

entertainment, The Brewery ispreparing to celebrate this great week. The whole centre willbe transformed into an “Irish Village”, with Guinnesspromotions and offers available in many outlets. And it’s asimple 15 minute walk from the racecourse.

The Brewery has been an integral part of racing activity sinceit opened in 2007 and 2012 promises to bebetter than ever!

Each day from 5pm until 7pm, funky,contemporary Irish band The Roving Crowswill provide free entertainment in a marqueeunder the Cupola Tower. This four piece band has its roots firmly in traditional Irishmusic and is guaranteed to get your feettapping.

Between 7pm and 9pm the party continueswith bands including the Dublin Jacks,playing both traditional and contemporaryIrish music featuring a number of instrumentsincluding, guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, flute, whistles,harmonica, bass and bodharan.

All the bars and restaurants at The Brewery – Nando’s,Frankie & Benny’s, Prezzo, Harvester, Après and The RealChina – will be entering into the spirit of the ‘Craic’. You canenjoy breakfast at some outlets plus lunch before the racing,with evening entertainment and dining later on. There will beoutdoor Guinness bars and evening street entertainmentincluding Irish dancers, stilt walkers and fire jugglers makingappearances throughout the week.

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At Harvester Salad & Grill you choose your favourite grill, sauce and side plus help yourself to free, unlimited salad to make your own perfect meal combination. With main meals from £4.99 available all day every day, we like to think we’ve all the ingredients to bring out the best in Cheltenham.

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that scratch and stray throughout the farm, and lamb and mutton from the next door farm, This focus on the welfare oftheir animals results in delicious, tender, flavoursome meat and poultry.

Witheridge Farm Shop has won yet another award for its meatfrom The Great Taste Awards, Gold for its sirloin steak, to addto the tranche of awards they have gained in previous years fortheir produce, including the highest accolade, last year fromThe Taste of the West Awards, Champion Product, for theirPressed Ox Tongue.

The farm shop carries beef, pork, lamb, and poultry, gammonand cured meats. They offer an exceptional range of pies andquiches, sausages, burgers, dry cured bacon and ready meals,all prepared on the farm from their own produce. They alsogrow vegetables and salads without the use of chemicalsprays, and offer a lovely range of home-made pickles,chutneys, jams and marmalades. Add to this diverse offering asuperb range of gourmet foods from other suppliers and youwill find yourself spoilt for choice, it’s a good thing thatWitheridge Farm Shop has a delivery service!

Visit their web site at www.witheridgefarmshop.co.uk

telephone 01884 860313 or email [email protected]

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The provenance of our food is becoming increasinglyimportant to us, the expressions organic, free range,sustainable, animal welfare are common currency.

At Witheridge Farm Shop Ted and Lin Bath supply food fromtheir seventeenth century, 80 acre farm untainted by modernfarming practices. Free from chemicals, the meadow grassesand wild flowers flourish, this endangered culm grassland supports a host of wild life and is protected by the sustainable farming methods they use.

All the meat in the shop, comes from their own very free rangeanimals, free range pigs that have been allowed to roam androot and wallow, until conditions become too wet, cows thatgraze freely on the meadow grasses all summer, and chickens

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join, you will have an in depth personal assessment from your fitness coach. Together you will establish your goals, and a realistic time frame in which to achieve them. This will betailored into a bespoke programme, just for you. All that youneed to do is log into Fit Linxx when you enter the gym, and allof the machines will automatically be set with your program,and what’s more it will record everything that you do. You willreceive regular updates from Fit Linxx, and from your trainer orlog onto The Fit Firm website and track your progress anytimein a simple and fun format.

To celebrate their 5 year anniversary the gym has recently beenrefurbished including superb new changing facilities, beautifully tiledthroughout with power showers and a spa and treatment room area.

Why not come and see for yourself and get a new you for 2012.

The Fit Firm Franchise Ltd

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Lively, local, friendly, personal and professional. Puttingfun and friendship into your exercise programme is thepolicy of the community based gym The Fit Firm.

The Fit Firm are to be found at 184, Hotwell Road on Bristol’s vibrant Harbourside. This really is a fitness company with a difference, run by people who take a genuine personal interestin understanding your goals and what will motivate you toachieve them. The trainers are always around should you needhelp or to reassess your program.

The gym is fully equipped, so whatever style of exercise you prefer you will find it. There is a Power plate, a full cardiotheatre, with treadmills, cross trainers, rowers and bikes, andcomplete free weight and resistance training areas. The Fit Firmare the showcase gym in the UK for Precor, an Americancompany who make the most advanced fitness equipmentanywhere, so when The Fit Firm say they have the most up todate, state of the art, equipment they really do! The cardioequipment even has machines fitted with their own tv screens,so watch your favourite program whilst you work out.

To make your program come alive, the Fit Firm are proud to bethe only Bristol gym to have Fit Linxx, a fantastic electronic programme that will help you monitor your fitness. When you

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At Image Skincare our motto is to Age Later.

But aging later is difficult to do when finding a skincare productthat works is so challenging. Consumers are greeted by a widearray of glitzy over embellished products in their departmentstore promising them everything but rarely delivering. A newbreed of Skincare is now emerging, The Cosmeceutical orClinical Skincare product. Image Skincare is currently riding thecrest of this new wave of groundbreaking ingredients andscientifically researched delivery mechanisms. Fundamentallythese products occur in the correct PH spectrum to actuallypenetrate the skin to deliver these active and meaningfulquantities of anti-oxidants, stem cells, peptides, lighteningagents and retinols.

Image has quickly become the professional’s choice, racking uphuge sales volumes in the USA; this professional only brand isnow available in the UK.

“We spend very little money on fancy PR campaigns or hugemarketing budgets, the products speak for themselves and thishas allowed us to become one of the best selling clinicalbrands in the US, we have expanded into more than 27countries worldwide and are growing at a rapid rate” – thewords of Marc Ronert the Medical Director of Image Skincareand Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Addressing fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage and more complexskin issues like advanced acne and pigmentation is Image’sforte. This product line goes beyond pampering to createnoticeable changes to the skin. Everyone enjoys a relaxingfacial, but this is sometimes regarded as a luxury, as the skinmomentarily feels hydrated, taught and glowing, a few hours

later there is usually nothing to show for this enjoyable, butcostly treatment. Now you can still enjoy those decadentaromas, experience the pampering but walk away with lastingskin rejuvenation. Investing in a course of resurfacingtreatments or chemical peels is also highly recommended; thiswill help to actively exfoliate away old layers of skin, bringingfresh youthful layers to the surface.

We entrust the use of our brand to Skincare Experts that havegone through in depth training in order to asses your skin andrecommend an effective homecare regime, and if required, acourse of appropriate resurfacing treatments. Choosing theright products can be compared to choosing the right foods toeat, what works for you may not work for the next person. It isimportant to have the right mix, once you have been correctlyadvised, effective skincare that delivers results then becomesextremely simple, takes up minimal time and is more affordablethan you may think.

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Beautology, Bristol’s anti ageing experts are wellknown for their effective and professional range ofbeauty and clinical treatments.

Image Skincare, America’s leaders in the field of anti ageinghave developed paraben free facial therapies which arespecifically supported by an excellent homecare product range.

When you visit Beautology, you will find professional service andexpert advice in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Friendlystaff will listen to your concerns and tailor the perfect treatmentprogramme to suit your needs. Beautology have a fantasticreputation for treating many issues including; Acne, Anti-Ageing,Cellulite, Scarring, Pigmentation and stretch marks.

They offer a wide range of treatments for both men andwomen. On the ground floor are beauty treatments such aswaxing, massage and facials and on the first floor are clinicaltreatments such as Laser Hair Removal, Muscle RelaxationInjections, Derma Roller and Laser Tattoo Removal.

The Beautology Signature Facial (75mins) £60 is suitable for allskin types and is the ultimate in luxurious beauty treatments; itis a combination of holistic and pressure point massage andspecially selected skin loving therapy products that will delightthe senses and pamper your skin!

Among the wide range of other treatments available enjoy aSignature Lift (50mins) £50, a facial to leave your skin radiantand glowing, or an Organic Passion Fruit Facial (50mins) £60, anon chemical peel to naturally re-balance, regenerate andrestore your skin with organic ingredients. Alternatively a TeenFacial (40 mins) £35 will deep cleanse oily, problematic acneprone teenage skin.

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Included in the package is the provision of cameo gear andequipment with sensors that can detect the infra red beam andare accurate to a range of 100+ metres.

Great for schools, colleges and private parties, if you can’t getto Skirmish, it can bring Laser Tag to you, thanks to its mobileinflatable purpose-built arena.

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SPLAT’S the way to do it - Skirmish Paintball Exeterknows just how to provide a thrilling day out.

Fun seekers know that by stepping on to this spectacular 120-acre site, just five minutes from the city, they are entering a gateway to an action-packed day.

Whether sharp shooters choose to pit their wits and skillsagainst each other in an all-out paintball battle, set their sightsset on a Laser Tag Gun skirmish or are aiming at Airsoft they’llfind just what they need here.

Part of a network of 27 sites nationwide, the Exeter venue hasbeen providing paintball for the last 25 years and really knowshow to hit the target when it comes to ensuring a good time ishad by all.

Split into18 specialised game zones, with amazingprofessionally constructed features such as a 100ft bridgecrossing, a fort complex and missile zone, it’s possible to stagea series of exciting objectives and missions all designed to testparticipants’ physical and mental abilities - but always with theemphasis on having a good time.

“Having such a varied terrain and numerous scenarios, thegames’ objectives can be varied to suit all ages,” adds managing director Martin Collins.

“We usually have 20 to 30 players per game which allows themto be tactical, and fun.

“We don’t mix professional paintball players with amateurs andwe have dedicated junior games which we never mix with adultpaintball groups.”

It’s because of the care and attention to detail and safetyprovided by the 25 dedicated staff that Skirmish Exeter, aUKPSF (United Kingdom Paintball Sports Federation)accredited site which has also won Green Tourism awards,appeals to people of all ages and walks of life.

Schools to clubs, military, corporate, birthdays, stag and henevents - the venue has hosted them all - as well as a few well-known faces.

And faces don’t get more well known than Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie who were pictured in the national media recentlygoing through their paintball paces at one of the sister sites inSurrey.

If you’re not so keen on getting splattered with paint but stillrelish a bit a ‘derring do’, Skirmish Exeter has two equallyexciting alternatives.

Airsoft features the firing of small round pellets from replicaguns and Skirmish Exter, now has a range of brand new AK47s available along with a wide range of hire kit, although playersare welcome to bring their own equipment.

It’s possible to play at any time, but the site holds dedicateddays, with the last two of the year lined up for November 27and December 11.

If you really don’t fancy being hit by anything, Laser Tag,recently introduced at Skirmish Exeter, is just the thing foranyone over the age of eight.

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The nursery also looks after youngsters on the inside, thanks toits onsite chef who prepares fresh meals on a daily basis,organic where possible and using local produce.

With flexible sessions, breakfast, late and holiday clubs, LittleWillows provides a welcome home from home for youngstersthat accommodates the many and varied working hours of theirparents - with whom it works closely to ensure routines aremaintained.

Believing strongly that creativity is paramount to learning experiences, the nursery team provides activities based aroundthe children's next steps and interests and was last yearawarded for its commitment to integrated learning.

Further plaudits include a good Ofsted report and winning theBath Chronicle BT Marketing Makeover competition.

Eager to embrace and celebrate diversity, Little Willows has asister nursery in Nigeria for whom it is holding a toy collection.It is also fund-raising so that two staff members can visit therein February 2013.

For further information about Little Willows and its range of high-quality childcare

visit: www.littlewillowsdaynursery.co.uk telephone: 01225 332296


FROM playing rugby to child’s play - Steve Ojomoh istackling something completely different at the helm ofLittle Willows Day Nursery.

The former Bath, Gloucestershire and England player is director ofthe nursery in Powlett Road, Bath, which offers full and part-timecare for up to 66 children aged from 12 weeks to 12 years.

Nowadays the scrums are of happy youngsters experimentingand exploring through the nursery’s five playrooms and threeoutside areas under the watchful eye of its 16 fully CRB-checked team members.

“We believe that every child matters and their individualityshould be embraced and respected,” says Sally Sutton, thenursery’s business development manager.

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IT shouldn’t happen to a vet - unless it’s a £2.2 million plusstate-of-the-art equine hospital.

The vets at B&W Equine might fly indeed since the hospitalopened on the four-acre site at Breadstone, Gloucestershire, atthe beginning of October, making it the only clinic to have an MRIscanner in the South West and Wales.

But despite the group now housing one of Europe’s mostadvanced equine diagnostic and surgical centres, complete withwith MRI, CT, scintigraphy, orthopaedic and colic theatres, adultand neonatal intensive care suites, laboratory and isolationfacilities and first-class intensive care facilities, the directors stresstheir continued dediction to creatures all great and small.

"Our every-day clients with their every-day horse, whether it's ageneral hack or a little fluffy Shetland pony, are still incrediblyimportant clients to us, along with all routine care, vaccinationsand dentistry,” stresses the group’s Chris Shepherd.

“Those people living in a little village with their one pony that theylove dearly, must not think that now we’ve got all these wonderfulfacilities we’re going to dismiss their business. It’s just theopposite, they’re more important to us than ever before.”

Caring - for animals and clients - remains at the heart of this four-practice group, which was formed out of the merger of BushyEquine Vets and the Willesley Equine Clinic in 2009

"Together we still have our local practices - which include Cardiff,Failand, Willesley and Breadstone - but we all benefit from a centralmodern equine facility offering unrivalled facilities," explains Chris.

That also includes an eco friendly approach. The group workedalong side Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands trust to create a reedbed for water treatment and drainage.

At the group’s heart are the individual clients whose much-lovedpets receive the same care and attention no matter whetherthey’re humble ponies or high-class thoroughbreds like thosefrom commercial clients which include racing yards, studs, poloyards, show jumpers eventing yards and dressage riders.

An RCVS accredited practice, underlining its high veterinarystandards including professionalism, equipment assessment,clinical governance and health and safety, it provides clinic andreferral services, stud and reproduction and has specialists insurgery, reproduction and has specialists in surgery, orthapaedics,diagnostic imaging, internal medicine and dentistry.

There are 26 vets in total but several hold specialist certificates.Ollie Crowe is a BVSc MRCVS Cert ES(orth) DipECVS Europeanrecognised specialist in equine surgery and Richard HepburnBVSc MS(Hons) CertEM(IntMed) DipACVIM(LA) MRCSC,Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine anda RCVS recognised specialist in equine internal medicine.

Becky Jones, BVSc DVDI MRCVS, is one of only a handful of vetsto hold the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging while DrSvend Kold, Dr MedVet, CUEW, RFP, MRCVS. RCVS is a specialistin equine surgery (orthopaedic) and Chris Shepherd MRCVS is

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“We offer high quality care, withaccess to some of the best diagnosticfacilities, providing continual nursingand veterinary care for in-patients 24hours a day,” says Chris.

“With the opening of our specialist clinicwe continue to offer unparalleled careand client communication.”

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My name is Alexander Peternell, I am a 4* International Event riderfrom South Africa, based in the UK for the last 10 years at my owncompetition yard with my wife Alice, who is a Grand Prix dressagerider. Our luxury competition yard, based in the South West ofEngland has 45 stables, 60 acres, 20x60 waxed floodlit outdoor and20x40 waxed indoor arenas, 2 horsewalkers, lunge pen & solarium.

My wife and I run the yard which has liveries of all levels and ourown horses from promising youngsters to top levelevent/dressage horses and breeding Stallions.

I decided to move to the UK as I believed it to be the bestopportunity to take my eventing seriously and compete againstthe World’s elite, including Olympic Gold medallists and WorldChampions at every level of competition.

Not only am I successful at producing young horses and bringinghorses through the grades. I also regularly compete at 3 and 4star level and have recently been placed at an International 3*.

I also train and compete owners’ horses and train ridersindividually and hold regular clinics.

I feel extremely privileged that we are not only in very closeproximity to one of the largest specialist equine practices in theUK, B&W Equine Group, but they also sponsor me. All of ourhorses are regularly checked and have routine physio and dentalwork and our highest level competition horses are treated as topclass athletes and are routinely checked by our vets.

I qualified for London 2012 at Barbury International 3 star with myown horse, AP Uprising who I have trained and bought on sincehe started his eventing career at Intro level. Since qualifying, Ihave been taking every opportunity to gain points and increasemy chances of representing South Africa at London 2012.

Now that I have qualified for London 2012, I need the support oflocal businesses, sponsors and owners to join me on my journey.

To own an event horse can be a thrilling experience! Even if youaren’t tempted to pick up the reins, you can still be involved in theexcitement of eventing and even be part of London 2012 bybecoming an owner

Owning an event horse at any level of eventing enables you to beinvolved with the action, attending events & training and evenusing it to arrange hospitality days for your own clients.

Event horses vary in price from around £12’000 for a goodNovice horse to around £150’000 for an Advanced horse. Thereare many different ways to become an owner. You could becomea syndicate which would mean everyone in the syndicate owns ashare and the horse is usually owned and named after thesyndicate. Alternatively, you could become an outright owner of ahorse, which means the horse would compete in your name orunder your company name and you could also advertise on thehorses competition saddle cloth, rugs etc and have yourcompany advertised by the commentator during an event. Eventsare very well attended with around 1’000 people attending a lowkey event up to 350’000 at a major 4 star like Badminton.

Alex is looking for owners and sponsors to support him on hisquest to ride at the London 2012 games. If you are interested infinding out more about what is involved with ownership orsponsorship, Alex would very much like to hear from you.

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Peaceful Pastures is a dedicated equine collection anddisposal service, which is also licenced to put downhorses and ponies. From their base in Nailsworth,Gloucestershire they cover the whole of Gloucestershireand the surrounding area.

They are a small family run business who understandshow distressing the loss of your horse or pony can be;especially one that has become almost a family pet, thefirst pony that you learnt to ride on, your favourite hack,or show pony. Peaceful Pastures sympathetic andfriendly team will be there when you need them to handleall the necessary arrangements; they are on call 7 days aweek, 24 hours a day.

Peaceful Pastures will arrange to collect your horse orpony in a specialist trailer at a mutually convenient time.They offer a range of different price options from simpledisposal right through to individual cremation whereashes are returned in wooden casket. Please contactthem to discuss the options available and how theirservice can be tailored to your budget. A rather specialoffering is to have your horse shoe cleaned and mountedas a perfect keepsake.

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The fleet makes up an impressive collection and is a far cryfrom the single small van driven by Mark when he launchedPrompt Transport in 1985.

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Just five miles from the M32 / M4 / M5 interchange, it’s theperfect spot where its fleet are easily found and a primelocation for access to the rest of the country.

The early days saw Mark servicing local businesses with smalldistribution needs but that soon changed and today PromptTransport caters for blue chip companies.

What hasn’t changed is the personal service. “We constantlystrive to provide a flexible and innovative approach tocustomers’ requests, providing solutions that promote ourexcellent service at cost effective prices,” says Mark.

“Our round-the-clock team can load and deliver to any timerequested, with a contact available 24 hours a day. We alsoprovide European services on groupage or full load basis.”

Prompt Transport is particularly proud to be a membershareholder in the Pallet-Track pallet network, covering theBristol area.

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The wheels of this particular industry belong to a whole rangeof vehicles designed to handle all logistics requirements.

Prompt Transport has 44-tonne articulated lorries, all of whichare DAF trucks which are of Euro 5 specification endorsing thecompanies carbon footprint. 18t curtainside rigid lorries, 7.5tcurtainside rigid lorries - most of which are equipped with tailiftfacilities - and high top 3.5t vans.

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From our new 267,000 sq ft Central Hub Facility in the heart of the West Midlands, Pallet-Track offers a complete logistical solution to every clients Receipt, Handling and Despatch needs.

Our team clearly understand the specific requirements you need and are totally committed to service quality and excellent customer care.

The UK’s fastest growing pallet network, in the last 12 monthsour pallet track growth has risen by 17%.

Pallet-Track provides UK coverage for overnight pallets withstandard 24 and 48-hour delivery services complimented byoptions such as booking-in facilities, timed deliveries, Am/Pmspecific deliveries, Saturday deliveries and tailift vehicles.

It also has a sophisticated tracking system, ensuring customers can track their pallets from when they leave thedepot to the time of delivery with PODs then viewable onlinewithin 24 hours.

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Bridgeway coordinate all the elements of your logistics, whether it isa regular, scheduled or one off delivery. Handling single palletconsignments through to project logistics organising and managingthe movement of consignments of up to 1000 tonnes. Recentprojects include a complete Brewery from Japan to Wales and aspecialised air conditioned computer room to Russia. Sourcing andworking with quality suppliers and partners is the key to Bridgeway’ssuccess. Access to a virtually limitless resource of over 2000 of thehighest quality UK and European hauliers can be searched quickly topinpoint available and suitable vehicles enabling the fastest possiblereaction to the individual needs of each customer.

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The all-new Range Rover Evoque has arrived in theSouth West, a vehicle that is as breath-taking to look atas it is to drive.

Available as a stunning Coupé or a practical 5-Door model, theRange Rover Evoque brings dynamic handling and styling to theclassic Range Rover package of luxury and all-terrain performance.

The Range Rover Evoque exudes dynamic elegance and is availablein three core design themes (Pure, Dynamic and Prestige) each ofwhich define styling, interior comfort and equipment levels - thoughcustomers can personalise their vehicle using an array of options.

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The new Range Rover Evoque has been declared Car of the Yearin the Auto Express New Car Awards. The Evoque was alsonamed Best Compact SUV by Britain’s biggest-selling motoringmagazine, with the Land Rover Discovery 4 scooping the awardfor Best Large SUV for the second successive year.

Citing the Evoque’s ‘mould breaking’ looks and driving dynamicsas key factors in its success, the magazine also praised its keenpricing: “The Evoque puts the hugely desirable Range Roverbrand within the reach of compact executive car buyers for thevery first time,” said Auto Express Acting Editor Graham Hope.“The fact it looks and drives the way it does serves only tounderline its premium appeal.

“The winner of the Auto Express Car of the Year prize really needsto break the mould – and the Range Rover Evoque does exactlythat. You have only to look at its concept car styling to see whythe British firm already has a bulging order book for the new babyof its range. Its appeal goes far beyond its distinctive styling.”

Land Rover UK Managing Director Colin Green welcomed therecognition: “The first production Evoque was driven off the line atLand Rover’s Halewood manufacturing plant in Liverpool only afew months ago. To receive an accolade such as this so soon,and from such a respected journal as Auto Express, is a hugeboost for the talented and dedicated professionals who haveworked so hard and so long to bring the Evoque to market.”

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world’s first mass produced affordable 100% electric car. Thenominees are selected and voted on by 66 top levelautomotive journalists from around the world. The paneldescribed the car as “the gateway to a brave new electricworld.” In addition to its range, torque, speed and body, oneof the qualities of Nissan LEAF that impressed the jurors wasits performance; in their words: “Its low centre of gravityproduced sharp turn-in with almost no body roll and noundersteer. It feels just like a normal car, only quieter.” Thisaccolade is a great achievement for the LEAF, which is thefirst all electric car to win this award.

The award is vindication of Nissan’s long-term commitment tousing innovation to benefit drivers and, in particular, tochange the way people think about electric vehicles.

Nissan Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: “Thisaccolade recognizes Nissan LEAF, as a pioneer in zero-emission mobility, as comparable in its driving performance,quietness and superb handling to petrol powered cars; itvalidates Nissan’s clear vision and the values of sustainablemobility that we want to offer to customers.”

Although it’s hard to beat petroleum-based power in terms ofenergy provided, the Nissan Leaf still manages an average100 mile range and a top speed of 90 mph, with a 0 – 60mph time of about eight seconds, due to the electric motors207 pounds of torque, available from a standing start, prettyimpressive for a small compact car!

Wessex Garages, the well known Nissan franchise inthe Bristol area, have been appointed as an accrediteddealer for the new Nissan LEAF and are fully equippedto sell and service the new all electric vehicle.

Wessex Garages are a privately owned company tradingthroughout the Bristol area and celebrate 25 years inbusiness this year, selling and servicing both new and usedvehicles. Besides the Nissan LEAF, they represent the NissanGTR, and the Kia, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, and Hyundairanges of cars and commercial vehicles across Wales and theSouth West.

The team at Wessex are so friendly and helpful, that theirfeedback pages are full of glowing comments; theyunderstand just how daunting new car purchase can be andwill do everything they can to make the experience apleasurable one. Finding the right vehicle for you, within yourbudget, which will give you years of trouble free motoring isvery important to them, and this level of service andcommitment extends to their after sales and servicedepartments.

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The LEAF’s official 100 mile range is just an estimate, ofcourse, and will be affected by driving style, temperature, andother ambient conditions. Other factors, such as using theheating and cooling for the cabin or the head lights, will havea minimal impact.

The LEAF uses regenerative breaking, which means thatduring deceleration, the electric motor is engaged to generatecurrent to charge the batteries, whilst also slowing the car.So, much of the energy used to climb a hill can be recoveredwhile going downhill.

First released in 2010 and designed from the ground up asan all electric vehicle, the styling of the Nissan LEAF is muchlike you might expect from a typical compact car, althoughmuch more modern looking. The front end is very low profilesince there’s no combustion engine, and the styling has beenvery carefully thought out, from the unique quirky touches likethe LED tail lights and bold headlights to the car’saerodynamics which conserves electricity thanks to reducingthe car’s drag.

The Nissan LEAF has adequate cabin space with fivespacious seats and features an easy to navigate dashboardwhich clearly displays the amount of battery power remaining.The coloured screen also doubles up as a top of the rangesatellite navigation system.

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The LEAF was created for short, urban journeys and shouldbe well-suited to them. The key factors that are going toattract customers in the Nissan LEAF's direction are itssuperior environmental performance and low costs. Theupfront purchase price is £28,990, which is a lot of money fora family hatchback, electric or otherwise. Being a full-blownelectric vehicle, however, the LEAF benefits from a UKgovernment incentive through which £5,000 of the purchaseprice can be claimed back. This leaves the LEAF looking likean expensive but not unaffordable alternative to conventionalcars of a similar size. For the target market of owners doingless than 80 miles a day, running a LEAF should be a breeze.It might take eight hours to charge the car fully from themains but a specialist 50kw DC quick charger can replenishthe battery up to 80% of capacity in just 30 minutes. Asthese cars catch on and the network of quick charging postsgrows, so the Leaf and other electric vehicles will look moreviable. The car's on-board computer can recommend publiccharging points in the area and will update in real time asmore come on line.

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All the work is carried out by qualified fitters at the company’s baseat 3 Dodington Spring, Dodington Ash, near Bristol, and theirexpertise is much in demand, not only with individual owners forInfinity Exhausts also holds contracts with several major gasconversion companies and car clubs in and around the Bristol area.

The workshop is also where a whole host of other services areavailable, including the supply and fitting of air filters and inductionkits, a window tinting service, welding of repairs, parts, fabricationor car bodies and the stocking of Autoglym cleaning productsand Magnecor leads.

Always innovative, one of the most exciting ventures for InfinityExhausts this last year was was the August launch of sistercompany Infinity Graffix, specialising in printing and design.

“We offer all types of clothing printing, such as for T-shirts,sweatshirts, workwear, hoodies, etc, exterior and interior signs,window graphics, stickers, banners, vehicle graphics, displayproducts, leaflet design and printing and A-Boards,” explains Martyn.

“There is no minimum order and we can offer discounts on bulkrequests and free quotes. We appreciate that each job will haveits own particular requirements and welcome all enquiries so thatwe can discuss specific needs.”

As 2012 gets under way, both companies are looking forward tothe year ahead where the possibilities are - well, infinite.

For further information about Infinity Exhausts andits services, Visit: www. infinity-exhausts.co.uk

Call: 01454 273123

To find out more about Infinity Graffix, go to www.infinitygraffix.co.uk

THERE’S one company that doesn’t do ‘run-of-the-mill’when it comes to providing exhaust systems.

Infinity Exhausts custom builds the entire system to the individualmachine - be it a customised car, classic car, standard car, kit car,4x4, import, motor home, rally or race car, boat, motorbike or anyother form of transport you can think of.

“There’s no more having to choose from limited 'off the shelf'systems,” says managing director Martyn Davis.

“All our exhausts, including silencers, are built in-house, allowingthe system to be built to a customer’s exact requirements; fromthe style of the tailpipe to the sound produced.

“Systems which have been carefully designed to a specific briefcan give you just what you are looking for in performance, looks,function and durability.

“By coming to us to have your exhaust systems and silencersmanufactured in-house, you can choose the appropriate soundlevel for you - from quiet to mid sport or full sport.

“With our vast range of tailpipes the whole package ismanufactured to enhance the vehicle in performance and looks.”

Whatever the project, only the best will do for Infinity Exhaustswhich, in its dedication to providing customers with the highestquality and service, only uses top-of-the-range T304 GradeStainless Steel.

“We ensure that all of our customers are supplied with a first-classproduct, manufactured to the highest specifications and with anunrivalled reputation for quality,” adds Martyn.

“With our industry-leading lifetime guarantee, once you have anInfinity stainless exhaust system you need never worry abouthaving to replace the exhaust again.”

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Precision Component Services moved into new premises in Junedoubling their floor space, and investing in two new machines, butas the business continues to grow Shane tells us that even morespace will soon be needed.

The company is working towards ISO accreditation in February2012, and there can be no doubt that this hard working team will gofrom strength to strength

Precision Component Services

Unit C3, Brearley Place, Baird RoadWaterwells Business Park

Gloucester GL2 2AF

Tel: 01452 883914 Fax: 05603 124309

[email protected]

Precision Component Services were founded in the teethof the recession in September 2008 and are rightly proudof their success.

After 20 years experience at all levels in precision turnedcomponents, Shane Norris decided to take the plunge and starthis own company. Straight after he had used all his ownresources to start the company, and buy the very best machines,the recession hit. Shane is not a man to accept defeat, he rolledup his sleeves and worked as a one man operation for two years,often until late; he utilised all his contacts, most of whom werehappy to lend a hand, called in favours and turned nothing away,large or small. Working alone enabled him to keep his costs downand prices competitive, and with the support of his fiancée Karen,a successful business started to emerge.

Precision specialise in the manufacture of Precision Componentsin any material from Stainless Steel to Plastic and canmanufacture any batch size from 1 to 100,000 on Citizen slidinghead machines, Doosan Puma 2000SY, fixed head CNC and fullCNC milling. They particularly specialise in volume parts, theirmulti axis machines being able to turnout parts in one operation.

The machines run 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week, operatingon the principle of “lights out machining,” running unattendedovernight thus reducing labour costs and using cheaper nighttime electricity. Shane is proud to be able to turn out top qualitycomponents, cheaper in some cases, than the Chinese.

Over the last 2 years the business has really started to grow andShane called in Mark Fletcher, an experienced production managerwho brought his own expertise and contacts to swell the orderbooks. Shane is grateful for Mark’s contribution to the companyand says that, “he gives me someone to bounce ideas off.” Shanehas also been able to take on a full time employee, and anapprentice through the government’s apprenticeships scheme.

CHEMICALS & LUBRICANTS LTD

COTSWOLDCOTSWOLD

Unit 1 Lorridge Farm Estate, Berkeley Heath, Gloucestershire GL13 9EUEmail: [email protected] Tel: 01453 810379 Fax: 01453 811390

www.cotswoldchemicals.com

We are proud to support Precision Component Servicesand wish them all the best for the future

te l : 01608 654416 fax: 01608 654416

Rock PrecisionEngineering LtdMulti-Spindle Machining

SPECIALISTS IN STAINLESS STEEL MACHININGHIGH VOLUME MANUFACTURER

WE WISH PRECISION COMPONENT SERVICES CONTINUED SUCCESS FOR THE FUTURE

COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS

Gloucester: 01452 859 944Bristol: 01179 774 531

supply, installation & serviceof HPC compressed

air equipment

We are pleased to be associated withPrecision Component Servicesand wish them continued success

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bdhcchartered accountants

11 Moor Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 5DDTelephone: 01291 624 866

We are proud to supportGillard Plumbing


GILLARDPLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

The future is bright, the future is renewable, and GillardPlumbing and Heating Supplies are your local experts.

Richard Gillard has just returned from a 2 day seminar andtraining course at Worcester Bosch, already well known for theirboilers and central heating systems, who are the marketleaders in the field.

Richard is very excited about the future potential for renewablesources of energy and explained that from October thegovernment will introduce an annual payment, index linked for25 years, to householders who install renewable sources ofheating. The payments will vary depending on the technologychosen and only installations carried out by accredited MCSinstallers will be eligible. The MCS accreditation is theequivalent for renewables to the Gas Safe qualification for gas engineers.

Whether you are considering a solar thermal installation for yourhot water, a ground source heat pump, or maybe an air to airsystem, have a chat with Richard for the latest advice and mostup to date information.

Gillard Plumbing and Heating supplies are a well establishedcompany in the Caldicot area, dealing with all aspects of

plumbing and heating, both to the trade and to the DIYenthusiast. As a local family run company you can always besure of good advice, based on more than 20 years experience.They are proud to have been awarded accredited installerstatus for Worcester Bosch a prestigious label which puts themat the top of the industry.

The merchant centre in Caldicot, which was opened a yearago, carries an extensive stock to cover all their customers’plumbing and heating needs. The centre supplies a range ofheating solutions from installing a complete gas or oil centralheating system, replacing or repairing a boiler, routine servicingof your boiler and general maintenance. Gillard also undertakegeneral plumbing work and have some innovative bathroomsolutions available. There are finance options available ifrequired. The merchant centre is also the place to find all yourrenewable heating requirements, but please bear in mind thatonly installations carried out by an accredited MCS installer willqualify for the government payment.

An extended 5 year parts and labour warranty is available: andas central heating specialists they are available for emergencycall outs and breakdowns, and are fully Gas Safe registered fornatural gas boilers and gas fires.

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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions is now the official UK provider of Sonitrol® products and services. Sonitrol’s unique and sophisticated impact audio intrusion detection provides verified electronic security for your facility.

Stanley CSS can monitor UK Sonitrol systems from its new ProtectionNet™ Customer Service Centre 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you’re looking to upgrade, add to, or implement a new system, we can help bring your security together and package it with one simple fixed monthly payment. Contact Stanley CSS today and learn more about one of the most powerful tools you can add to your building’s security.

Our portfolio of security systems and services include:

Stanley Security Solutions Ltd, Stanley House, Bramble Road, Swindon, SN2 8ER A division of Stanley Convergent Security Solutions

• Customer Managed & Stanley Managed Access Control

• Unique Sonitrol® Intrusion Detection

• 24 Hour Alarm Monitoring• Fire Alarms & Voice Evacuation Systems• Video & Conventional Intrusion Detection

• Fully Integrated Solutions• Online, real-time information

• Reduced False Alarms • Floor to ceiling, wall to wall protection • High Police apprehension rate

Call now for a FREE on site system service and overview:0844 254 0032 www.stanleycss.co.uk

Old Pill Farm Industrial Estate

The Pill

Caldicot

NP26 5JH

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 01291 431172

Fax Number: 01291 421878

Mobile: 07989 536777

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status, supported by Bristol Council that look after infirm and elderlypeople, turn to for all their plumbing requirements.

Are you thinking of a sparkling new bathroom, shower or welldesigned wet room? DHS is the place to call.

Is your fireplace, the focal point of your room, creating the rightambience or is it letting you down? For a superb range of fireplacesand wood burning stoves, visit DHS in the centre of Bristol.

When you visit their attractive newly refurbished and rebrandedshowrooms, which are open 6 days a week, you will find alarge selection of products from all the major manufacturers,and beautiful bathroom and fireplace displays to give just asample of what DHS can offer. Bring your ideas along anddiscuss your requirements with one of their experienced staff.DHS offer a complete design and installation service for heatingsystems, new boilers, solar heating, fireplaces, wood burningstoves, bathrooms, showers and wet rooms.

DHS pride themselves on the quality of their workmanship and theirservice. Over the years their wealth of satisfied clients are testimonyto their continuing excellence of service and have given themglowing feedback.

Dynamic Heating Services77-79 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RD

Visit: www.dhs-uk.comCall: 0800 954 2478

Business or home, we are all watching our heating costs, especially now that winter is here.

Is your boiler not up to the job anymore, or maybe just needsservicing? Are your winter heating bills giving you that chilly feeling?Ring DHS for cost effective advice and money saving solutions.

DHS has been established in Bristol forover 30 years and is one of Bristol’sleading central heating installation andservicing companies in the South West.They are a well established localcompany who pride themselves ontheir quality and efficiency of serviceand their client satisfaction ratings. Thecompany designs, installs, maintainsand services all types of gas, oil andelectric heating systems in bothdomestic and commercial applications.As a Gas Safe registered business alltheir service engineers are Gas Safe registered.

You can trust the advice from this well established company whocombine old fashioned notions of service with up to the minuteexpertise in all the current technology including solar heating and airto air heat pumps. As a testament to their reliability, DHS are thecompany that Care and Repair – a local organisation with charitable

Millbrook House, Grange DriveHedge End, Southampton

SO30 2DF

Tel: 0845 600 5111 Fax: 01489 773061 www.dimplex.co.uk

DimplexCreator’s of the world’s best-selling, award-winning

electric flame effect fires wishesDynamic Heating Services

continued success in their business

Dynamic Heating Services

Why Vaillant?Because our systems are the choice of a professional.

Boilers, solar systems, heat pumps, controls and cylinders.

Established for over 135 years, Vaillant has an enviable reputation for quality and reliability. Today we are one of Europe’s largest heating technology manufacturers, leading the way in high efficiency boilers and renewable technologies. With our ongoing national consumer advertising, Vaillant is committed to increasing sales for your business.

To find out more, visit www.vaillant.co.uk or call us on 01773 596013.

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AV Bristol LtdInternational Home Audio Specialists

The sound of happy customers is being heard all over theworld! International Home Audio Specialists, AV Bristol arebuilding a world wide reputation, from UK to Australia toEurope, for an extensive range of the latest award winningproducts, helpful, friendly service from their knowledgeablestaff, and for their prompt efficient delivery.

AV Bristol supply all kinds of Home Audio, Hi-Fi and CustomInstallation equipment. Their customers benefit from a regulare-mail newsletter, exclusive products from Manufacturesincluding Wharfedale, 7 Day Specials, extra discounts andoffers for Facebook members.

Since AV Bristol has taken the Internet by storm they are nowattacking the high street with a new retail store at 247/249North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JN. Here theircustomers will benefit from being able to listen to many Hi-Fispeakers through a selection of amplifiers and input sources. Arange of headphones via an Apple iPad on the HeadphonesTable, home cinema surround systems in the showroom, aswell as a fully installed Home Theatre Demonstration Room;there are all types of micro systems, iPod docks, FM/DABradios, and accessories to compliment every purchase, plus anarray of “retro” Hi-Fi, from jukeboxes to record decks, radiogram and much more.

Everything that lines their showroom and shelves is fullyfunctional for a complete demonstration, so feel free to goalong for a chat and to listen to your next system!

AV Bristol wants to be certain that you will be pleased with yourpurchase and will be happy to try and resolve any issues to

your satisfaction. In addition there is always their TechnicalSupport Team and a Custom Installation Team on hand.

This family run company has been in business for over 35years, customer satisfaction is their number 1 concern.

The Malt House, Durnford Street, Ashton, Bristol BS3 2AW

Free Phone: 0800 181 4440


Web: www.avbristol.co.uk

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A family run carpet and flooring company in Poole,

Rainbow Carpets and Flooring, are delighted to

announce the opening of their second Karndean

Design Studio, in Ferndown, Dorset. Rainbow

Carpets and Flooring is very proud to have the only

approved and registered Karndean Design

Showrooms in Dorset.

The Karndean Design Studios are state of the art, and include

the latest design software so that you can see a dummy of your

chosen floor design, and huge design tables to lay out your

choices in actual tiles and strips to help you make a final

decision. The showroom staff is all trained in design floor

coverings and the latest sub floor preparation techniques. All of

Rainbow’s Karndean installers are Karndean trained and part of

their employed, uniformed team of professional fitters.

As Design Showrooms, they can exclusively offer you two

additional ranges from the Karndean product range - Rubens &

Monet! - Only available from registered Design Showrooms

Rainbow Carpets and Flooring is a well established family

business, originally set up over 35 years ago by present

proprietor Darren Griffith’s father Tony; Tony handed over the

reins to his two sons, Paul and Darren in 1996, but in 2007

Paul headed off for warmer climes leaving Darren as sole

proprietor. Under Darren’s direction the company has gone from

strength to strength. The team have vast product knowledge of

all kinds of flooring and with over 70 years of experience

between them, and a huge range of carpets, rugs, laminates,

and vinyl flooring to choose from, will be able to find just the

right flooring for you.

We are please to be associated withRainbow Carpets & Flooring

and wish them continued successfor the future

The Old Hyde3 Shaftesbury CloseWest Moors, DorsetBH22 0DZ

Telephone: 01202 486838Fax: 01202 855818Mobile: 07894 000 007

Email Mike Bennett: [email protected]

rainbowcarpets & flooring

Supplying flooring solutions for Residential and Commercial clientele for over 35 years.

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100%BLEACHCLEANABLECARPET

Approved Carefree Retailer

Spills or Stains? Clean everything up easily - even using Bleach!!*

Come and see the full range of Regency Carefree advancedstain-resistant carpets in store at Rainbow Carpet & Flooring.

Manufactured in the UK using advancedCarefree polypropylene – these carpets notonly look good but are perfectly suited fortoday’s demanding lifestyles.

Soft & luxurious, hassle-free and easy-to-clean – even using household bleach*.

So, isn’t it time you chose to live a Carefree lifestyle?

Visit www.RegencyCarefree.co.uk to see for yourself!

* See cleaning guidelines in-store for details

Seeing is believing! To see a real demonstration for yourself – visit www.RegencyCarefree.co.uk

Advanced Carefree formula - designed to repel everyday spills, stains & dirt!

Head Office:Unit 1 Nuffield Trade Centre,

11-17 Nuffield Road, Poole, Dorset BH17 0UF

Tel - 01202 686 800www.rainbowcarpets.uk.com

After all they have been providing both Residential and

Commercial clientele with flooring solutions for over 35 years,

throughout the Poole, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Shaftsbury and

Southampton areas.

Tel- 01202 686800

Email – [email protected]

www.rainbowcarpets.uk.com

rainbowcarpets & flooring

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Unit 5a | Gatton Road | St Werburghs | Bristol | BS2 9SHT 0117 955 54 54 F 0117 955 26 26 E info@bl�ooring.co.uk

www.bl�ooring.co.uk

We are proud to supportN & S Flooring


N&Sflooring ltd

works in conjunction with the Building Safety Group and CITBto ensure safety criteria are met.

The company offers a full range of services from highlytechnical wall cladding and Altro Whiterock Systems to solidtimber installations and everything in between. Surfacepreparation, contract vinyl, safety flooring, linoleum, carpet,carpet tiles, engineered and laminate flooring, sports flooringsystems and repair and maintenance work are all handledcompetently and professionally.

“Membership of the Contract Flooring Association gives ourcompany additional kudos and the Contract Flooring Journal isa good indicator of where the market is going and which newproducts and techniques are becoming available,” explainsNathan. “As much of our work is with corporate clients andlocal authorities, strong environmental credentials are importantso where possible we look to work with suppliers thatmanufacture products within the UK. It’s a great way to cutdown on lead times – and our carbon footprint – and we lookto reduce waste at every stage of the process.”

The company’s success depends very much on theiremployees, but as Nathan explained “It was becoming difficultto recruit people with enough experience in the industry so weset up an apprentice scheme through which we take youngschool leavers and train them up.”

A Bristol company N & S Flooring Ltd have come throughthe recession in a strong position; sticking to a proactivebusiness plan, and targeting carefully selected clientshas carried them through, achieving steady growth of 3% a year.

Director Nathan Sims, who has been with N & S Flooring foralmost a decade, is very proud of the team’s achievement,turnover today is approximately £2m, 75% more than in 2001 when Nathan joined N & S Flooring. Extensivediversification from the company’s mainstay of domestic workof 10 years ago led to many large corporate clients joining theircustomer portfolio.

The company prefers to deal with a wide variety of customers.They are not reliant on any one market although they do dealextensively in the education and health care sectors. Majorclients also include Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Avon FireBrigade, Bristol City Council, the University of the West ofEngland, South Gloucester Council and United BristolHealthcare Trust.

Because of the volume of work in the education sector, all N &S Flooring employees are CRB checked – as well as being NVQand CSCS qualified and health and safety certified. The team

hlHLI is a leading broker delivering insurance solutions to businesses and individuals throughout the UK. As part of the CCV group we have access to a wide range of specialist markets and products.

HLI (UK) Ltd Wessex House4 Greystoke Business Centre, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6PY Tel: 0844 5790064Fax: 01275 843505Email: [email protected]: www.hlib.co.uk

Proud to be associated with N&S Flooring

HLI (UK) Ltd is part of the CCV Group. Registered in

services authority. 488/C29/AD/11.11/NSF

The complete flooring company

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Tel: 0117 966 0819 Fax: 0117 966 9603Email: [email protected]

Ashton Vale | Bristol | BS3 2AH

We are delighted to be of service to N & S flooring and wish them continued success for the future

ASHCROFTS E R V I C E S L T D

This reinvestment in the community is typical of N & SFlooring’s great record as an employer. Staggeringly, noemployee has ever left the company and some floor layers intheir 50s joined in their teens; those as old as 70 years areappreciated as master craftsmen.

The company was established in 1967 and Mike Newman isstill the managing director today. In addition to Nathan, theteam comprises finance director Claire Glayzer, contractsmanager Toni Palmer and 15 full time floor layers who arejoined by up to 12 sub-contractors.

“At N & S Flooring there is no hierarchy and we make afabulous team,” says Nathan. “When new systems andtechnology become available we are the first to completetraining and roll out the benefits to our customers and that’show we stay ahead of the game.”

216 South Liberty LaneAshton Vale

Bristol BS3 2TY

Tel: 0117 966 1541Fax: 0117 963 3564


www.nandsflooring.co.uk

"P & G Contractors are pleased to work with N & S Flooring on many Building

and Refurbishment projects".

Unit 21 Windmill Farm Business Centre, BedminsterBristol BS3 4DB

t: 0117 9537300 f: 0117 9537312e: [email protected]

Contractors

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competitively priced Sanli range of mowers to his stock,catering for the budget conscious. Sanli mowers deliver anexcellent performance at a keen price.

Littleton Garden Machinery can be relied upon for all yourlawnmower repairs and servicing. Dave says that this is reallythe time of year for servicing, rather than waiting until it is timefor the first cut to find that a repair or spare part is needed.

Whether you would like a new lawnmower or to have yourcurrent one repaired by an expert, make Littleton GardenMachinery your first call. They also carry an extensive stock ofbrush cutters, hedge cutters and tillers all at a price to suitevery pocket.

Littleton Garage

Semington

Trowbridge

BA14 6LF

Phone: 01380 870204

Fax: 01380 870923

Visit: www.littleton-gardenmachinery.co.uk

Specialist lawnmower suppliers and repairers,family run, Littleton Garden Machinery has beentrading for over 50 years.

The company has built up a reputation for expertise and thesupply of good quality lawnmowers, from a ride on mower to abasic model for those with modest gardens. They offer a fullrepair and service facility and all their used mowers are servicedand reconditioned by their team of experts. They aim to supplyyou with the best lawnmower for your needs and help to keepit in perfect running order.

Established in 1958 theyhave been the trustedchoice for generations ofclients, as the children,and in some casesgrandchildren, of theiroriginal customerscontinue to make theirway to Littleton Garage, Semington, for all theirlawn mowing requirements.

If you are looking for a new lawnmower in Trowbridge, Devizesor Warminster, call in on Littleton Garden Machinery, just off theA361 Devizes Road, for a wide selection of new and usedmowers. The majority of their new mowers are supplied by thequality brand Lawnflite, for which they always have spare partsavailable. Proprietor, Dave Watson has recently added the

Edwards & SwanInsurance Brokers Ltd

Over 70 years of experience

23a New Road | Chippenham | SN15 1RXt: 01249 653531 f: 01249 443857

authorised by the financial services authorityall types of insurance arranged and catered for with a personal service

We would like to Congratulate Littleton Garden Machinery on their 53rd anniversary We are delighted to have been their insurance advisers for the last 35 years

Over 70 years of experienceOver 70 years of experience

Insurance Brokers LtdEdwards & Swan

Insurance Brokers LtdEdwards & Swan

all types of insurance arranged and catered for with a personal serviceauthorised by the financial services authority

01249 653531 t: Chippenham |23a New Road

all types of insurance arranged and catered for with a personal serviceauthorised by the financial services authority

01249 443857f: 01249 653531 SN15 1RX| Chippenham

Celebrating our 53rd Anniversary

Littleton Garden Machinery

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Beautiful bespoke timber buildings made to yourexact specifications; enjoy the very best from Swift Timber Buildings.

Based in Bristol and working across the South West with discerning private homeowners, wanting an individual timber garden building, designed to their exact specification, Swift Timber Buildings are rapidly establishing a reputation asthe “go to” company for something that little bit special.

Established in 2000 as a family company of carpenters, theyhave many years of experience of creating the very best in timber buildings, and providing a comprehensive, friendly and personalised service.

What do you need, a summer house, gazebo, tree house orplayhouse for the children, green house, stables, storage, or alog cabin? Whatever you have in mind, discuss your ideas withSwift and watch as they come up with a design that exactlysuits your requirements, is practical and possibly includes somesolutions that hadn’t occurred to you! After that, just handeverything over to Swift’s experienced team.

Your designs are passed onto their carpenters who get to workusing top quality timber in their well equipped workshops, full oftraditional woodworking machinery, to very literally hand makeyour building to the highest possible quality standards. All theirproducts are designed to your specifications and built fromscratch by a highly experienced team of carpenters. Once thebuilding is ready for construction Swift will take care of delivery,preparation, construction and fitting. Just relax and watch yourideas take shape!

They don’t buy buildings from anyone else, when you buy fromSwift, their craftsmen design, build and fit the whole project.This company isn’t just a store, it’s a workshop full of highlyskilled and experienced craftsmen that hand make yourbespoke building based on your order, not a standardised catalogue.

For more information visit www.swifttimberbuildings.co.uk

telephone on 0117 960 1101 or email [email protected]

Barrettine Products Ltd gives its warm congratulations to Swift Timber Supplies and celebrates with them on their successes and

achievements over the many years of trading.

www.barrettine.co.uk

0117 9600060 0117 9352437 [email protected]

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Swift Timber Buildings

Everything for the shed but wood

We sell everything you need for sheds,

from hinges, glass, wood treatment, right

down to the screws and nails.

Prisma is proud to be associated with Swift Timber Buildings tel: 0115 9254506 fax: 0115 9259327 email : [email protected]

www.prismaproducts.co.uk

We create a range of bespoke timber garden buildings

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timber store( U K ) L i m i t e d

Tel: 01803 872400 Fax: 01803 [email protected]

Timber Store UK Ltd are delighted to be suppliers of Timber, Fencing & Decking materials to Edenvale Turf Ltd

& wish Steve and his team continued success with their business

( U K ) L i m i t e dertimb

( U K ) L i m i t e deorster

[email protected]: 01803 872400 FTTel: 01803 872400 F

om.ceukory@timberstax: 01803 874072el: 01803 872400 F

BLAMPHAYNESAWMILLS LTD

Tel: 01404 851357 Fax: 01404 851145www.blamphaynesawmills.co.uk

We are proud to be associated with Edenvale Turf

BLAMPHAWMILLS LSASAWMILLS L

YNEBLAMPHABLAMPHAYNEWMILLS LTDTD

www.blamphaynesawmills.co.ukel: 01404 851357 FTTel: 01404 851357 F

www.blamphaynesawmills.co.ukax: 01404 851145el: 01404 851357 F

Based at Dulford, between Honiton and Cullomptonin Devon, Edenvale Turf is a family run business,established in 1987 as a two man operation; theyhave enjoyed steady growth and now have 14 fulltime staff members and several gangs of fencers.Their work covers from St Austell to Bristol andacross to Leigh upon Mendip in Somerset.

The company supplies and delivers turf throughout the SouthWest to private householders, landscapers and majorhousebuilders, and their regular contracts include PersimmonHomes, Midas Homes, and Rokbuild. In order to maintain theirhigh standards and to meet ever rising customer expectationsthey are continually investing in modern machinery andimproving their turf quality, indeed their standards are so highthat they have been recognised by the NHBRC “Pride in theJob” award.

EdenvaleTurf (SW) Ltd.EdenvaleTurf (SW) Ltd.“At the cutting edge of quality lawns”“At the cutting edge of quality lawns”

Eden vale grow their own turf which ensures optimumfreshness. They use a good general purpose turf mix to providea hard wearing turf with excellent colour which will only requireminimum maintenance, always the first choice for your lawn.They do carry limited stocks of meadow grass to service thecustomer looking to seed a wildflower meadow, or when asimple weed treated pasture grass would be more suitable forthe particular application.

Edenvale can supply only or supply and install your lawn. They can also supply seed only or again supply and sow, if you decide on the do it your self option visit their web site for advice.

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The company is not just about lawns; all types of domesticfencing can be supplied and erected. The company can evensupply and plant a range of shrubs, and supply OrnamentalMaritime pine for those areas, to prevent weed growth, retainmoisture, leaving you with very low maintenance boarders.From their Dulford base they stock composts, top soil, lawntreatments and mulches, all available for collection.

Edenvale Turf

Courtlands Farm

Dulford

Cullompton

Devon

EX15 2EQ

01884 266509

[email protected]

GWILLIAMKELLANDS

EDINGTON BRIDGWATER SOMERSETT: 01278 722977 F: 01278 723108 E: [email protected]

As one of Somerset’s leading suppliers of garden machinery, we stock a wide range of garden tractors, mowers, strimmers, chainsaws

and rotavators including theHUSQVARNA ‘AUTO MOWER’


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HAllMARKETTURF MACHINERY

Hallmarket Turf Machinery Ltd is the exclusive UK dealer for Kesmac/Brouwer Turf.For more information about our company visit www.hallmarket.co.uk

Robin Winwood and his team would like to congratulate Edenvale Turf for their great success within the turf industry.

We look forward to continuing the outstanding business relationship we have with them for many years to come.

thomas westcottChartered Accountants & Tax Advisers

We are delighted to support Edenvale Turf (SW) Ltd

and wish them continued success.

Tel: 01392 288555www.thomaswestcott.co.uk

Burnetts Sheds & Fencing

Manufacturers of Stables, ShedsSummerhouses and Garages.

For a free brochure call: 01398 351 538 or

visit: www.burnetts-sheds.co.ukProud to be associated with Edenvale Turf

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WESSEXGLASSCO.LTD

24HR Emergency ReplacementGlass Fitting & Boarding Service

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL GLAZING

Wessex Glass is a family company which has been providinghomes and businesses in the Bristol area with a full range ofglazing services for over 30 years. This friendly professional company believe in establishing long termrelationships with their customers, who value their policy ofmaintaining and preserving existing window and door installations foras long as possible, rather than just trying to talk them into anexpensive programme of replacement. Their team are fully trainedglaziers and will respond to your needs, whether it's a brokenwindow, draft excluders, or hinge replacement, they will give you afair price for the job that needs doing.

Their Glazing services include:

• Toughened safety glass • Double glazing • Splash backs • Fire rated glass • Repairs to leaded frames • Pattern and coloured glass repairs • Window handles, hinges and restrictors • Mirror polishing and safety backing • Wooden doors • uPVC doors • Aluminium and composite doors • Door locks, handles, trickles and vents • Security films • Solar films • Privacy films

The excellent reputation that this professional and experiencedcompany enjoys results in a steady stream of recommendation andreferral business. They are the preferred suppliers for a number oflocal housing associations, schools, hospitals and facility companies.

They have also worked with Avon and Somerset policeConstabulary for over 25 years, providing a 24 hour call out

service at stations, headquarters and securing private properties.Further contracts have included Ministry of defence, Custom andexcise and prison sites. These types of contracts have led to theirinstallers being police vetted and security checked.

As the name suggests they cover a wide area of the South West surrounding Bristol, and serve Swindon, Taunton, Bristol, Bath,Gloucester and Cheltenham.

This really is a glazing company with a difference, customer focussed,honest and utterly reliable. They proudly boast that “We are not fly bynight cowboys or salesmen. We want to keep your custom for yearsto come, so we treat you and your property with respect.”

Unit 1-2 Wessex Buildings, Stanley Hill,Totterdown, Bristol BS4 3AY

Telephone: 0117 977 0033/0117 977 4012 Email: [email protected]

Charnwood House, Marsh Road, Ashton, Bristol BS3 2NA.Telephone: 0117 305 2600. Facsimile: 0117 305 2601.

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0800 197 6677www.loveridges.co.ukLOVERIDGES

Covering Somerset and surrounding areas

Congratulations to Jungle Property

Congratulations to Jungle Property

Landlord Gas Safety InspectionsDomestic Appliance Sales and Repairs

Gas Boiler Service from

£49 (inc vat)

They never forget that your property is your most valuableasset, so rest assured that your property will be in professionaland caring hands with Jungle Property.

Tom invites you to try their 'hands-on' fresh approach to letting,backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, he says “I hope

you have the opportunity to experience our award winningservice. Please feel free to visit or call – our door is

always open and the coffee is always fresh!”

26 Chilkwell Street

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Telephone No: 0800 1 613 813 / 01458 837 602

Mobile No (Outside office hours): 07580 174 114

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Visit: www.jungleproperty.co.uk

Jungle Property, who let and manage residential propertyacross Somerset, is celebrating yet another prestigiouscustomer service award.

They were nominated for the award by a client who wrote ‘Wenominate Jungle Property for the WOW! Award because ofoutstanding service and consistently following through on whatthey promised. They listen to your needs and do their best tofind what you are looking for. Jungle property go far beyondaverage expectations and are well deserving of this award asthey not only provide a fantastic service but they restoreone’s faith in honest dealing.’

The WOW! Awards are the UK's only nationalaward scheme for customer service basedpurely on customer nominations; companiesinclude household names such as Easyjet,Ladbrokes and Friends Provident, and extend as farafield as the USA, very prestigious company for a smallbusiness from Somerset.

Also in 2011, Jungle Property was Runner-up in the SomersetBusiness Awards 2011 for Service Excellence; indeed since2010 Jungle Property has received over 20 nominations and 7awards for outstanding customer service.

Tom Morgan, owner and manager of Jungle Property comments:'We are very proud of this award. Jungle Property places hugeemphasis on the quality of service we provide, and this accoladeis testament to the hard work carried out to ensure the letting andmanagement of clients’ property is stress-free.'

Tom has broad experience of the property letting industry bothas a landlord and a tenant, due to many long term overseaspostings. He found the service he received variable at best andfrequently disinterested, and knew he could do much, muchbetter! Tom has a passion for great customer service,understanding what his customers value, and efficiently and effectively delivering those priorities gives Jungle Propertyits purpose.

Tom Morgan, owner and manager of Jungle Property

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'one size fits all' and can provide sympathetic advice and costeffective practical support for families dealing with probate.

At Morgan Cole, our expert lawyers are here to help you makewell informed choices tailored to your needs and circumstances.This includes effective wills, trusts, powers of attorney andinheritance tax planning. The team includes members of Solicitorsfor the Elderly who can provide expert guidance on planning inthe context of long term care, support and advice for thosedealing with the affairs of someone who lacks mental capacityand cost effective solutions for families dealing with probate.

Where there is a will, there is a way. To find out more or to arrange a no obligation,

free of charge consultation please call 029 2038 5351 or visit

www.morgan-cole.com/tailored_solutionstoday.

It is estimated that £1.3 billion was paid in unnecessary inheritance tax in 2011.

Sorting out personal and financial planning is one task thatshould be high on everyone’s agenda yet so few of us actuallytake the time to take the necessary steps to protect our longer-term financial interests. So, what are the main issues that youneed to consider?

Your Will Did you know that without a will, not even a surviving spouse isalways guaranteed to inherit everything and that a co-habitingpartner has no automatic right to share in a deceased partner’sestate? With the rise in property values and extended familyscenarios it is not surprising that disputes over wills and estateshave increased dramatically in recent years. What is more, thefamilies of those who fail to plan ahead may even face anunnecessary Inheritance Tax bill.

Powers of Attorney Regardless of age, it really is essential to have an enduring orlasting power of attorney in place to ensure that your propertyand financial affairs will not be frozen in the event of an unexpected loss of mental capacity through accident or illness.

Cost of Care Anyone in England with capital in excess of £23,250 (or £22,000in Wales), will generally need to fund their own care (unless theirneed is primarily for health rather than social care in which casethey may be eligible for NHS funding). It is estimated that the carehome fees faced by many people could be as much as £65,000.If you want to take steps to protect your assets from being eatenup in paying for care it is important that you have the benefit ofunbiased information and advice from a regulated professionalabout the potential risks and benefits.

Choice of Advisor Despite the economic climate and the increasing proliferation ofsupermarket style legal products, you still need balanced andwell-informed advice that enables you to make the right choices.Trusted advisors should work closely with you to ensure yourpersonal planning fits your needs and circumstances rather than

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Its smiles all round when dealing with DAWS TransportServices Ltd - from customers and staff alike.

Dealing with the family-owned Bristol-based transport andlogistics company leaves customers beaming at its quality,flexibility and efficiency but also because of the manner of everyteam member who is fully signed up to its ethos of good old-fashioned customer service.

Daren and Amanda are a husband and wife partnership thathead the team based in Kingswood, Bristol. Established byDaren in 1994 what was originally a ‘one man and a van’operation has since become a sought-after 24/7 transport andlogistics company with a big reputation for handling big things,even though it retains its small, family-owned status.

The company initially specialised in same-day transport acrossthe UK and into Mainland Europe - and continues to do so. Overthe years it has also successfully branched into storage, point-of-sale installation work and exhibition/event logistics. Daren andAmanda work tirelessly within the core team of staff to ensurethat everyone provides a high quality service across the board.

It’s in all these areas that the DAWS team is determined to continueexcelling throughout 2012, while looking to expand further into theexhibition and events sector. With Daren fully recognising that onesize does not fit all, the key word for the company is ‘bespoke’.

“I’m proud that we offer a bespoke service, I welcome new andexisting customers to call me with their requirements so I cantailor-make a service to meet their needs,” he says.

Amanda adds: “Daren is highly skilled at logistics. Such is hiscommitment to doing the job in the best way possible; he is evenprepared to buy specialised vehicles for long-term contracts”.

The caring detailed approach has paid dividends, with nearly allthe business coming through recommendation earning thecompany a loyal base of customers within industries such asflooring, building and fabrication, vending, recycling andconfidential waste, NHS, high-end furnishings, installations,exhibitions and events. DAWS Transport is also proud tosupport a selection of local charities in providing them with afree delivery service within Bristol and the surrounding areas.

“We handle large or small orders from large and small companies -one of our key strengths is our ability to be flexible,” Daren pointsout. “Customers inform us of their needs and we make sure ithappens. We deliver our customers promise to their customers.”

Having enjoyed a better-than-expected 2011, the DAWSTransport team is looking forward to a good 2012 but, nomatter how good that gets, they are determined that the family-friendly status and personal approach will not falter.

Daren says” It goes without saying that we are loyal to ourcustomers and in return we find that our customers are loyal to us.”

Daren, Amanda and the team would like to thank their existingcustomers for their loyalty in business over the years and longmay it continue, Daren adding: “We welcome new customers toexperience the flexible and professional service that our currentcustomers receive.”

To celebrate their success DAWS Transport are pleased to offer10% discount to new customers throughout March and April2012 (excludes bespoke service).

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