New name - old faces at Holsworthy Show

‘Main ring sponsor’ Haines Watts North Devon LLP were proud to host a pavilion to help celebrate their 1^st anniversary in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) at this year’s Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural show...

John Edwards, Mike Feneley, Sarah Bowden, Jonathan Gifford, Caroline Creer (DAAT) Nick Rimmer, Patrick Tigwell, Lisa Crockford & Vince Edwards

A national network with over 50 offices, each Haines Watts office operates independently offering a wide range of services tailored to the local market.  The Bideford office primarily focuses on agricultural, consulting, accounting and tax planning services to owner managed businesses and in particular farmers and dealing with individual’s tax affairs.

Sully & Co (Bideford) joined award-winning Haines Watts Group in August 2011; a merger that has enabled the firm to offer a broader range of services. 

Managing Partner John Edwards having served the local farming and business community with passion and enthusiasm since 1985 continues to keep a hands-on approach whilst maintaining close client relationships. 

“In an ever growing and changing marketplace I recognised the need to offer my clients a more specialist range of services, expertise and knowledge whilst keeping the all important close and personal relationship. Haines Watts has the advantage of local knowledge coupled with the backup resources of a nationwide network which means that we can now cost effectively offer more sophisticated solutions to client’s issues and problems backed up with a brand they can trust.”

Each of the senior partners comes from good farming stock and with over 350 agricultural clients on their portfolio, Haines Watts North Devon LLP fully understands the modern-day challenges faced by the agricultural sector and how essential specialist advice is. Partners John Edwards, Mike Feneley, Vince Edwards and Jonathan Gifford have over 100 years’ combined experience in advising and supporting South West farmers, landowners, agricultural suppliers and their customers. The team analyses challenges and opportunities, offering practical solutions in accounting, tax planning, retirement and succession.

Haines Watts were delighted to be joined by Devon Air Ambulance, who organised a charity raffle for the chance to win some fabulous prizes, with £214.63 raised. Heart Radio were also on hand to interview some of Haines Watts clients on current issues surrounding the farming industry.  

The Stuff of Dreams...

Glen King talks to Gary Dixie, of Queenstreet Carpets & Furnishings, to demystify the myths surrounding buying beds.


Eighty per cent of bed shoppers spend less than two minutes trying out beds.*  But, as Gary Dixie points out: “We spend around a third of each day asleep, so it’s surprising that many people overlook the importance of making the best bed selection for them when it’s so key to our well-being.“It’s much easier to face the day and all of life’s challenges after a good night’s rest.”.

Highlight bed design 

When it comes to buying beds and mattresses there’s such a large range on the market that it can feel as though there’s a minefield of options 

and unfamiliar terminology – so make sure that you do your research and put time aside to get it right. After all, you wouldn’t buy a house without viewing it or consider buying a car and not at least sit in it – so adopt the same outlook when you

test drive a new bed. 

When visiting a furniture outlet don’t be embarrassed to “try before you buy” to ensure that you make the right decision. Wear comfortable clothes, kick off your shoes, and get bouncing! Compare a number of beds and lie down for at least ten minutes, adopting your normal sleeping position. If shopping for two, involve your partner and make sure that you try out at the same time – it’s also a great time to enjoy some pillow talk. 

Amore bedroom range

So which is the best mattress for you? *The correct way to check if a bed is right for you is to lie on your back and slip your hand between the base of your spine and the mattress. If it’s difficult to do so it’s probably too soft. Hand moves easily? The mattress could be too hard. For that perfect fit you should ideally be able to move your hand with a slight resistance A good mattress should last up to ten years. Comfort is all down to personal preference – some enjoy a firm base while others prefer the idea of sinking into a soft mattress. Ideally, it should mould to the shape of your body with optimum support. If you sleep with a partner and have clashing preferences on the required firmness, an independent retailer like Queenstreet Carpets & Furnishings can create a mattress with different tensions on each side, ensuring a dreamy night’s sleep for you both.


It’s important to buy the best product on the market within your budget. Investing in a higher
quality bed and mattress reflects the construction and good support with a greater life expectancy,
so is more cost-effective in the long run.  Lower-priced mattresses are produced in standard tension, while more expensive options have the choice of soft, medium or firm tensions.
Sleeping on an uncomfortable bed can provoke or aggravate health issues from back and joint pain to insomnia. Having your sleep disrupted by a fidgety partner is one of the most common complaints; the ideal bed should be four to six inches longer than the taller partner for maximum comfort. A larger bed reduces the chances of disturbing each other – so, if you have the capacity, consider buying a King or Super King size for that extra elbow room and to allow space for younger children when they sneak into your bedroom in the early hours!

Avon New Web bed

Unlike a bed frame, a divan is made up of both base and mattress and is a perfect option if you
have little room. If limited to a smaller area, consider buying an ottoman bed as a practical
solution for providing invaluable storage space. Always think of the frame and mattress in unison,
not as separate items. Whether you prefer a traditional or contemporary style; wood or metal
design; there are bedsteads on the market to suit all tastes. The bedroom should be your sanctuary and a place to escape; so much more than just somewhere to lay your head. It’s your personal 

space and somewhere to go to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate. With your new bed taking centre 

stage, complement the look with elegant bedding and matching soft furnishings to create a desirable 

ambiance. A headboard may be seen as an optional extra, but it can be the finishing touch, 

particularly with matching bedroom furniture to enhance the tone of the room as well as being 

practical in terms of storage. Get the look by teaming with stylish bedside tables, a chest of 

drawers, wardrobe, dressing table and mirrors to achieve a cohesive and pleasing theme that 

reflects your personality.

Annecy contemporary bedroom suite 

There are also many fun and eye-catching 

bedroom suites tailored especially for children, so 

get them involved in the selection process. With 

lots of designs and colours to choose from, it will 

help to encourage the little angels to go to bed on 

time at the end of a tiring day, so that everybody 

gets a good night’s sleep!

Queenstreet Carpets & Furnishings
Church Road, Alphington, Exeter,
Devon EX2 8SW
Telephone: 01392 433292 or
e-mail info@queenstreet.co.uk
www.queenstreet.co.uk

*Sourced from The Sleep Council

Brewin Dolphin Plymouth Charity Golf Challenge

I am delighted to announce the inaugural Plymouth Brewin Dolphin Charity Golf challenge.  This year Brewin Dolphin celebrates our 250th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, we are pleased to be supporting BLESMA (British Limbless Ex Service Mens' Association). The event will be held at the Boringdon Park Golf Club on the 26th of September 2012. The event will be on an 18 holes, 4 ball Stableford format with prizes for the longest drive and nearest the pin. There will be a two course meal after the game followed by the prize winners' presentation and raffle. As this is a charity event we are, of course, looking to raise funds for BLESMA, so there will be the opportunity for businesses to sponsor a hole at £50 per hole. Sponsors names will also appear on a thank you note placed on each table. We would also be pleased for any prize donations for the day and raffle. The cost for the day will be £40 per head to include 18 holes of golf and a two course dinner. The cost for the team will, therefore, be £160. Please email claire.perry@brewin.co.uk if you are interested in supporting this event and return completed entry forms to the Brewin Dolphin Plymouth office: Ashleigh Court, Ashleigh Way, Langage Business Park, Plymouth PL7 5JX along with cheques made payable to 'Boringdon Park Golf Club'.  www.brewin.co.uk/plymouth www.blesma.org

Devon Business Event expects to fly!

Thebestof Exeter launches its first business exhibition at Exeter Race Course which is looking to attract 100 exhibitors and up to 500 visitors in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) on September 27^th ‘during National Air Ambulance Week’

John Conway (Peninsula onesource), Michelle Thomas (Exeter Race Course) Heather Binding, Paul Robinson, Caroline Creer, Adrian Parker (DAAT) Linda Bennett, Dave Barr (bestof Exeter) Glen King & Laura Jones (Glen King PR)

The exhibition is a real must for business owners and managers in the Devon area and highly respected business leader Tim Jones FRICS Chair of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will give the opening address. In addition there will be seminars presented by keynote speakers and a business advice centre with free 1:1 business clinics.  £ooo’s worth of business prizes will be generously donated by the exhibitors for the charity prize draw in aid of DAAT in line with the key message of Business working with the community. 

Tim Jones FRICS, Chairman - Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership says:  “I am delighted to be invited to be part of this new and exciting business exhibition which is supporting a very worthy Devon charity.  Businesses across the County have a lot to offer and this is a great way of ‘flying the flag’ and raising the profile for local companies.  It also promotes the fact in the South West, we are bucking the trend by not just surviving but thriving in the current economic climate.”

Entry to the event is free by pre-registration and anyone turning up on the day without booking will be charged £10 with all proceeds to the charity.

Linda Bennett Managing Director of thebestof Exeter says: “With our experience and extensive contact database, thebestof Exeter has a strong understanding of the importance of raising the company profile of local businesses.  It was a natural step, therefore, to launch an exciting business EXPO to bring together the wealth of local businesses and services provided in Exeter and across the county as a whole. In line with our ‘business gives back’ ethos we are delighted to have our designated charity, DAAT on board and to date exhibitors have on average generously donated prizes worth  around £500 for the charity prize draw. This falls in line with the key message of Business working with the community

 which ties in with our corporate social responsibility culture and business working with the community message.”

Each year it costs around £4.5m to keep the Devon Air Ambulance service airborne with every penny coming from donations and fundraising by the community and businesses. National Air Ambulance Week is 24^th – 30^th September which has an emphasis on raising awareness of the services in addition to raising funds. 

Caroline Creer Fundraising Director DAAT says: “We are delighted to be selected as thebestof Exeter’s charity for this new business EXPO and it’s all the more poignant as it falls within National Air Ambulance week.  It will not only raise much needed funds so that we can continue to keep the service going, it will also significantly help to raise our profile in the local business community as corporate support and sponsorship is very important to our survival.”

Business Gives Back EXPO takes place on Thursday the 27^th September 9.30am to 16.30 at Exeter Racecourse, with proceeds donated to designated charity Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT).

www.bgbexpo.co.uk