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Our Special Summer Issue
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Issue 072
W and M Smith
Providing you with whatever floristry supply you need,
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satisfaction, explains the 30-odd years of success W and M
Smith have enjoyed. Visit www.wandmsmith.co.uk or turn
to page 13 to find out more...
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Reflect Recommends
Fancy a family getaway
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A Beautiful Bride, In Bonnie Scotland
Unless you have unlimited funds, chances are your wedding day will have to be done on
some sort of budget. If your budget doesn’t stretch to the UK average of £18,500 (http://
www.weddingsday.co.uk/average-wedding-cost), it’s a good idea to open a ‘wedding
bank account’ so any spare cash, as well as your planned monthly wedding savings, can
be put straight into this account!
Despite its small size, Scotland is a diverse country with a wealth of stunning venues in which
to tie the knot. In fact, you can actually get married practically anywhere in Scotland, including
on top of a mountain, on the lakeside of a romantic loch or on the sparkling white sands of a
beach. This is only possible because the minister, priest, celebrant or clergyman that marries
you carries a licence that means you can choose your venue, no matter how wild or romantic!
That’s the beauty of getting married in Scotland; you can just pick your favourite spot and go
for it, whether that’s a traditional castle, ancient lighthouse or even under the tree where your
husband-to-be got down on one knee.
If you’re getting married in Scotland, Reflect would like to recommend a trip to The Scottish
Wedding Show, which takes place at Glasgow SECC from September 15th to 16th 2012. The
spring show, which took place on the 18th and 19th of February, boasted stalls from over 300
of Scotland’s leading wedding suppliers and the autumn show promises to attract just as many.
For more information, or to book tickets, visit www.thescottishweddingshow.com
The ‘Scottish Wedding Directory’ is the ultimate guide to getting married in Scotland and is
widely regarded as the Scottish bride’s ‘bible’. For more info or to order your copy, please visit
www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk
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Inject a Little Bit of
Scottish Culture into your
Wedding favours for woman are usually pretty easy to choose – from trinket
boxes to beautiful compact mirrors – but men are often a little harder to cater
for. However if you are stuck for ideas for wedding favours for the male guests
at your upcoming nuptials Sporran Keyrings have the perfect solution – a
beautifully crafted, traditional
Scottish Sporran Keyring.
Niall MacGregor began
Sporran Keyrings more than
six years ago, and now receives
orders for the keyrings from
across the UK as well as from
places as far away as America,
Australia, Hong Kong, Turkey,
Canada and Germany, with
people selecting the unique
keyring as the ideal wedding
favour for their guests.
Niall said: : “My first order
for Sporran Keyrings was in
January 2006, just after the
launch of www.sporrankeyrings.
co.uk a month earlier. This order
was for a customer all the way
in Australia and took me by
surprise! Little did I know how a
small keyring in the shape of a
gent’s sporran would catch the
WORLD FAMOUS
APPLECROSS INN
Good Pub Guide
‘Scotland Pub of the Year 2012’
In the Scottish Highlands on the west
coast overlooking The Isle of Skye,
the Inn is on the seashore at the foot
of the Bealach na Ba mountain pass.
Renowned for our seafood we serve
food 12noon to 9pm daily in the lively
bar & beer garden.
Seven comfortable en-suite bedrooms,
all with sea views. Over 20 miles of low
level walks & trails, lots of wildlife,
history, archaeology, kayaking, sandy
beaches, peace & tranquillity.
Applecross Inn
Shore Street, Applecross IV54 8LR
Tel: 01520 744 262
Email: applecrossin@btconnect.com
Web: www.applecross.uk.com/inn/
Our Sister Inn - The Loch Ness Inn,
Lewiston, Nr Drumnadrochit,
Inverness-shire IV63 6UW
Tel: 01463 450 991
Email: info@staylochness.co.uk
Web: www.staylochness.co.uk
Special Day
eyes of customers throughout the world.
Ann Baff
Florists
Extraordinary flowers
No ordinary flowers
10 Kerse Lane, Falkirk,
Stirlingshire FK1 1RQ
Tel: 01324 623115
Email: info@annbaffflorist.co.uk
www.annbaffflorist.co.uk
“It quickly became obvious that 90 per
cent of all orders were from people getting
married – it seemed to be the perfect
wedding favour, at the right price. It also
doubles up as a superb place card holder
at the dinner table and the guests love
them. I am particularly proud of the fact
that our product is completely Scottish, the keyrings are made in Scotland by
Scottish crafts men and women – the order is not shipped off to a factory elsewhere
in the world.
“It is such a unique and inexpensive gift for St. Andrew’s Day, New Year’s Eve,
Hogmanay, Burns Nights, weddings, anniversaries and any Scottish themed
parties, it may be used as a memento on its own or as a place card holder to
enhance tables and engage guests. It is especially a fantastic wedding favour for
male guests who may not always be enthusiastic about regular favours, such as
sugared almonds and a new bright red colour has also recently been introduced
which may appeal to the lady wedding guests.”
As well as a great idea for favours for wedding guests, the keyrings are also a
fantastic way of injecting a little bit of Scottish flavour to your special day –
something that is undoubtedly appreciated especially by those Scots living
and getting married away from Scotland. The fact that it can also double up
as a place card holder is something that can help keep costs down. Sporran
Keyrings are happy for customers to purchase just one keyring to assess before
placing a larger order, the bigger order you eventually place the lower the cost
per keyring will be.
For more information please visit www.sporrankeyrings.co.uk, email niall@sporrankeyrings.co.uk or phone 07812 072788.

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with their sole purpose being your happiness and
satisfaction, explains the 30-odd years of success W and M
Smith have enjoyed. Visit www.wandmsmith.co.uk or turn
to page 13 to find out more...
Our Special Summer Issue
Plan your big day
with The Scottish
Wedding Show
Issue 072
W and M Smith
Providing you with whatever floristry supply you need,
Celebrating the best
in business with
Reflect Recommends
Fancy a family getaway
in Norfolk’s Hidden Gem,
Sisland Tithe Barn
See this issue online at www.reflect-magazine.co.uk
Front cover image courtesy of
W and M Smith
www.reflect-magazine.co.uk
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Wedding Show
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Reflect
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A National Trust property that first opened its doors to
visitors in July 2004, Birmingham Back to Backs are the last
surviving court of back-to-back houses (built literally backto-back
around a communal courtyard) in the whole of the
West Midlands. Situated in the heart of Birmingham, Back to
Backs give visitors a glimpse of Birmingham during four time
periods, thanks to four unique properties from the 1840s,
1870s, 1930s and 1970s.
On a fascinating guided tour, visitors can discover the lives of
some of the former residents who crammed into these small
houses to live and work; there were often whole families,
with six children or more, living in just three rooms. There’s
also the opportunity to discover how the lives of these
residents shaped the city that Birmingham is today.
Manager, Simon Hall, told Reflect: “As a living museum, Back
to Backs allows visitors to experience the sights, sounds and
smells of life in 19th and 20th Century Birmingham. Our four
properties, dedicated to four different periods, enable visitors to
discover the lives of some of the former residents who crammed
Go Back In Time At
Birmingham Back To Backs
into these small houses to live and work; there were often whole
families, with six children or more, living in just three rooms. All
the properties reflect the period in which they’re set, so some
have no electricity or running water and are heated solely by
coal fire. The properties are a real trip back in time.”
Back to Backs is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
afternoons from 1pm during school term time and Friday,
Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 5pm, except in
January when the property is closed. Booking a guided tour
is highly recommended, especially during busy periods.
Bookings can be made by calling 0121 6667671.
Standard admission: £6.30 for adults, £3.20 for children and
£14.80 for a family (two adults and up to three children). Gift
Aid admission, which includes a 10% donation: £6.95 for
adults, £3.60 for children and £16.30 for a family ticket.
If you’d like to visit Birmingham Back to Backs but would also
like to enjoy a self-catering break in the heart of Birmingham,
you can now stay in one of two back-to-back holiday
Celebrating The
Best In Business
Can you believe that it’s July already Although
everyone at Reflect is currently taking a well-earned
rest, we’ve been working hard since the start of the
year to bring you the best companies providing the
highest quality goods and services from around the
UK. Recognising that customers are eager to find
companies that can offer the whole package, high
quality goods, competitive prices and outstanding
customer service, as well as items that aren’t readily
available on the High Street, we dedicate our time to
highlighting those who boast something special.
Over the last few years we’ve gone from being a nation of
shoppers to a nation of savers, as we avoid the High Street in
favour of hanging on to our hard earned cash. This has dealt
a devastating blow to our independent, local businesses,
who have closed at an alarming rate, particularly in smaller
market towns. Many companies across the country have
suffered the effects of the recession, but it’s our local
businesses that have been hit hardest. Without the financial
backup of a parent company, with a chain of businesses,
they are finding it tough to stay afloat.
cottages, located at 52 and 54 Inge Street. Each three-storey
property sleeps two; one cottage has a double bed whilst
the other has twin beds. The kitchens are on the ground floor
whilst the living rooms are on the top floor, making the most
of the views over the city. For more information on booking
either of these cottages, please call 0844 8002070 or email
cottages@nationaltrust.org.uk quoting reference 018003/4.
Reflect Editor recently paid a visit to Back to Backs for a
guided tour, she says: “Back to Backs is teeming with history;
how people worked, lived and loved across the eras. Standing
in the third floor bedroom of one of the houses, looking over a
beautiful courtyard, I could almost hear the children playing,
mothers cleaning and the general everyday goings-on that
define the Victorian era. Back to Backs offers an educational
insight into a very important part of our history and heritage;
it’s well worth a visit and my husband and I will definitely be
returning.”
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
main/w-birmingham_backtobacks
Many companies across the country have suffered the effects of the recession,
but it’s our local businesses that have been hit hardest. Without the financial
backup of a parent company, with a chain of businesses, they are finding it tough
to keep afloat. However, there are ways that you can help your local, independent
businesses survive. By choosing to shop or employ the services of local companies,
you can help them to flourish. You may also find that choosing local is to your
benefit, as you are treated to a more personal service. The companies within
this feature offer their customers the whole package: high quality products and
competitive prices, as well as an excellent and personal service.
Although these companies are offering different things, the factors that lead to
success remain the same, good customer service, reliability and professionalism
are three of the most important factors for keeping customers happy – and happy
customers means more recommendations and more success!
Reflect Editor, Elaine Ellis, says: “Each issue, we strive to bring excellent companies to
the attention of our readers, no matter what feature we’re working on. We believe it is
important to highlight the companies in and around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire,
as well as further afield, that not only offer excellent value for money, but also excellent
customer service and high quality goods/services. We pride ourselves on hunting out
the best companies that cater to our readership and work exceptionally hard to give
the customer exactly what they want.”
Bradbourne House
Luxury B&B Accommodation
Bradbourne House is a detached Tudorstyle
guest house with a beautiful garden,
ample parking and only 8 minutes walk
to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and
the town centre. We are a non-smoking
house, however we do have a dedicated
smoking area at the rear of the property .
Ian and Chris offer a warm welcome to all
of their guests. We offer all of the comforts
you would expect from a four-star B&B
so that you can relax and enjoy your stay
in pleasant surroundings. The house has
recently been refurbished and is centrally
heated and double-glazed throughout.
We have seven guest bedrooms, one of
which is situated on the ground floor and
with the disabled in mind, is equipped
with grab rails and long armed taps. Please
specify when booking if you require this
facility.
Bradbourne House, 44 Shipston Road,
Stratford-upon-Avon.
Tel: 01789 204178
Email: ian@bradbournehouse.com
Web: www.bradbournehouse.com
National
Exhibition
Wildlife Art
at Gordale, Chester High Road, Wirral CH64 8TF
July 13th – 29th 2012
NEWA is a selected exhibition for
professional and amateur artists and the
biggest open selling
wildlife exhibition in the UK.
Prizes are awarded in various categories.
info@newa-uk.com
07748 533448
Enjoy Jersey
with carefree
holidays for
disabled
people and
their carers
at Maison
des Landes
Hotel
Jersey is one of
Britain’s favourite
seaside resorts
enjoying higher
temperatures,
warmer seas and more sunshine than any
other seaside resort in Britain. Maison des
Landes is a hotel catering exclusively for
disabled guests and their families or escorts
in accommodation which has been specially
designed to meet their needs.
• Heated indoor pool with ramps and hoists
• Ensuite facilities including walk-in showers
• Extensive gardens with magnificent views
• Licensed lounge
• Pétanque (a version of bowls ideal for
players in wheelchairs!)
• Daily Island tours in specially adapted
minibuses
RATES £70 to £80 per person per day full
board accommodation, inc. daily excursions
and transfers to harbour and airport and
return.
CONTACT US NOW FOR A BROCHURE
St Ouen, Jersey JE3 2AA
Tel: 01534 481683 Fax: 01534 485327
Email: contact@maisondeslandes.co.uk
Web: www.maisondeslandes.co.uk

08 Sisland Tithe Barn
CarFest 09
Sisland Tithe Barn Named
Reflect’s Hidden Gem
With so many charming cottages, well-appointed camp sites, luxurious
barn conversions, contemporary hotels and quaint bed and breakfasts
littered across Great Britain, it can be hard to find the best place to
enjoy a well-earned break. Awarded Reflect’s Certificate of Recognition
for Norfolk’s Hidden Gem, The Tithe Barn in Sisland, on the outskirts of
the historic city of Norwich caters for everyone.
Boasting peace, tranquillity and breathtaking vistas in abundance, The Tithe Barn is a
multi-generational holiday destination catering for the whole family – offering a luxurious
converted barn for bed and breakfast accommodation, a modern and stylish self-catering
property and ‘glamping’ in The Showman’s Wagon for the perfect way to spend a romantic
weekend under the Sisland stars. It’s somewhere the whole family can enjoy a holiday, which
is why Reflect were happy to award them with our Certificate of Recognition for Norfolk’s
Hidden Gem. Editor, Elaine Ellis, said: “Located within easy reach of Norwich, the Norfolk Broads
and the Suffolk Heritage Coast, The Tithe Barn offers the perfect gateway to discover East Anglia.
With a stunningly peaceful and picturesque location, a break to The Tithe Barn provides the perfect
opportunity to sit back and relax.”
The Tithe Barn’s owners, Jane and Lesley, added: “We are delighted to receive this recognition,
particularly as this is a totally new venture for us. It’s great to know that all the time and effort that
we’ve put in is paying off. Thank-you Reflect.”
Owl Barn
In a rural, but accessible location, Owl Barn is a stunning self-catering property offering
exceptional comfort, style and privacy. The open-plan design of the kitchen and dining area
creates a lovely airy atmosphere, complemented by contemporary home comforts including
a TV and DVD player, an iPod docking station and free Wi-Fi access. The luxury bathroom
features a modern bathroom suite and wet-room shower. A well placed skylight enables
you to relax in the bath and look up at the stars. French windows overlook the private
garden and nearby marches complete with a resident Barn Owl. Owl Barn has its own
private parking for two cars, a secluded patio and garden with comfortable furniture and a
barbecue. At present, Orchard Barn, a second self-catering property, is under construction.
The Hayloft
One of the two Bed & Breakfast rooms that opened in January 2012, The Hayloft features
exposed beams and contemporary furnishings, two TVs and an iPod docking station. The
Hayloft has an extremely restful king-sized bed with luxurious Egyptian cotton bed-linen.
The en-suite features a bath/shower, wash basin, toilet, heated towel rail and shaver point.
Also provided are free Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee making equipment, sparkling and still
water and a selection of home-made biscuits. The Tithe Barn’s award-winning breakfast uses
only the best quality, local produce and is available between 7am and 9am weekdays and
between 8am and 9:30am weekends. Dinner and a picnic menu service are also available on
request. In addition, The Tithe Barn is licensed to serve alcohol.
The Showman’s Wagon
Inspired by an original design, The Showman’s Wagon was traditionally hand-built by a
Norfolk craftsman. It offers an ideal opportunity to get away from it all. Inside, The Wagon
boasts an extending double bed (with a large storage area underneath which can double
up as a ‘secret’ children’s den or sleeping area), seating with storage lockers underneath, an
ingenious pull-out dining table and a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is delivered to your
door in the morning and a Kotlich is provided in the garden area on which to cook your
own meals. For the less adventurous cooks, meals can be provided by prior arrangement.
An adjacent shower block and toilet area provide modern facilities and, should the weather
turn inclement, guests have access to a room within the barn complete with a comfortable
sofa and widescreen TV complete with Freeview.
The brainchild of TV/radio presenter, Chris Evans, the motoring extravaganza,
CarFest, has proved so popular in its maiden year that tickets are currently
completely sold out for both the North and South shows. CarFest was thought up
by Chris Evans when he gave up bread for lent and invented the show in order to
keep himself busy.
The Show raises money for Children in Need and takes place over two days and
will feature a classic car exhibition, food festival and live rock music. The south
show will take place on August Bank Holiday weekend on August 25th and 26th
at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire and the north show will take place on the
weekend of 8th and 9th September at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire.
On the first day of each festival, attendees wanting to sell their cars – between
£5,000 and £25,000 - will be able to put them up for auction at the ‘Pride and
Joy’ auction, the auction will take the form of an American style auction where
car owners can drive their cars on to a stage, presenting it to potential bidders.
Silverstone will also host a Sunday auction for those cars worth more than
£25,000.
In keeping with the events ‘family-fun’ theme, CarFest will have a central arena to
2012: A Great
Year For
Car Lovers
host a range of performances, including dancing JCB diggers and Segway Racing.
There will also be amazing air displays to marvel at, as a massive 105,000 cubic
feet balloon will take to the skies, weather permitting of course.
There will also be bread making classes and face painting. When it comes to food
there will be a large variety, guaranteed to appeal to all tastes – from breads,
cheeses and rolls to sausages and flans. To raise a little competitive spirit, cake
makers and pie makers will be pitted against each other. As cakes and pies are
eliminated throughout the weekend, they will be made available for visitors to
buy.
Campsites will be available at both festivals, with facilities such as water stand
pipes, toilets and showers and catering outlets will be open on the camp site
when the festival site is closed. For those preferring to ‘glamp’ rather than
camp there are 5m canvas bell tents available with fresh linen, towels and even
romantic lighting! In addition there will also be disabled camping areas and
facilities.
For further details, go to www.carfest.org
For more information please visit
www.sisland-tithe-barn.co.uk
or call 01508 520520
Chris Evans Magnificent 7 from 2011

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11
Julian Ferraro
Jaguar Specialist
Julian Ferraro started working on Jaguars with the
late Tony Shaw back in the mid-1960s. Tony used
to race E-type Jaguars and it is thanks to him that
Julian is where he is today. In 1976 Julian went
self-employed and 10 years after that moved
to Italy. In 1996 Julian returned to England and
opened his garage in Wilton.
Julian is a specialist in Jaguars, he caters for all
models of Jaguar from the early XK120s to the
modern day XKR and everything in between.
Julian Ferraro services and repairs cars, he has
a parts department and diagnostic equipment.
With over 40 years of experience under his
belt, Julian Ferraro is arguably one of the best
engineers in his field.
Unit 14 Barnack Industrial Estate, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0AW
Tel: 01722 744059 | Mob: 07702 347396
Orchard Restorations
For All Your Race Car Needs
RW Go To RW Racing Services
If you need to get your prized car prepared
for an upcoming race, there are no safer
hands with which to trust it in than those
at RW Racing Services. There you will find
a team with a deep-seated love of cars and
a commitment to doing everything they can
to ensure your car receives the very best
service before its big race.
Formed in 1996, by life-time car enthusiast
Richard Walbyoff, the company prides itself
on providing a first-class professional and
friendly service to competitors in all disciplines of historic motorsport, from single seaters
and sports prototypes, to cars competing in historic rallying.
Richard’s wife, Sarah, said: “Richard has always loved cars – right from when he was young and
his dad would work on cars. At RW Racing Services we are a family business and strive to provide
a friendly and reliable service to all customers. Many of our customers have been coming to us for
years.”
Classic Restorations (Scotland) Ltd
the Perfect Place for your Classic Car Needs
Specialists restoration to the HIGHEST standard.
Modifications, tuning and servicing.
Full low-bake painting facilities.
Stockists of
Penrite Oils
Insurance valuations.
Pre-purchase inspections and advice.
Constructors of the most successful endurance healey ever!
For friendly advice and the best results, contact Kevin Law
Oak Tree Farm, West Street Lane, Maynards Green, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0DB
Tel: 01435 812374 Fax: 01435 812509
Email: orchardrest@hotmail.com Web: www.orchardrestorations.co.uk
The services offered by RW Racing Services are as follows –
• Race preparation - Cars are checked over thoroughly before and after each meeting to
identify any problems which may arise and give the team an opportunity to discuss options
and repair as necessary
• Race car development and set up – Tests your car before the race, identifying any problems
which may arise and also to making any necessary changes to setup
• Storage - Safe and secure storage for classic vehicles in a fully alarmed, secure building at
very reasonable weekly rates
• Full race meeting support - Transportation of the car to race meetings and the services of
the team to provide support during the meeting and full car support whilst at the event
• Race car and classic road car restoration
• Maintenance and servicing for classic road and race cars
For more information please visit www.rw-racing.com or phone 01280 840799.
For Accident Repairs with a
Truly Personal Touch
Having specialised in a range of repair works for
more than 30 years and providing the personal
touch to customers, Heritage Coachworks, run by
Freddie Heritage, is the perfect place to go for all
your car repairs.
Freddie began the car repair business after being
made redundant from his previous car repair
position at a different company. Over the years he
has built up a loyal base of customers who turn
to him in times of need, returning for the quality
of work as well as for the high level of customer
service.
Freddie said:“In this day and age there are huge
companies offering repair services but the thing
with such companies is that customers can find
themselves reduced simply to a job number. At
Heritage Coachworks this is as far from the case as
is possible –customers are treated with the utmost
respect and I work closely with them to ensure the
desired result is achieved. The customer service
offered at Heritage Coachworks is second-to-none
and I try my best to ensure that the customer is
happy. I always strive to provide the personal touch.”
In Heritage Coachworks’ workshop Freddie repairs,
services and carries out welding to the highest
standards. The company has a proven track record
working with the public, the motor trade and
insurance companies alike and are happy to work
on anything from a small dent or scrape to a full
restoration or major accident repairs, detailing
repairs and mechanical repairs. Using the latest
paint mixing systems Freddie is able to match any
paint colour by adjusting tinters to create the perfect
match and so creating a special custom paint finish
for your car and he can even supply and fit body kits
to enhance the character of your car for a sporty
look.
Freddie began his career in the motor trade in 1968
and his interest in cars goes back to his childhood
when his father used to work with cars. After being
made redundant from his car repair job Freddie
began taking on freelance jobs before founding
Heritage Coachworks. Freddie is happy to work with
any car but is particularly experienced with Peugeots
and Citroens, having worked with them extensively
over the course of his career.
Freddie said: “The job has become more of a
hobby now – I absolutely love renovating old cars.
Finishing a job and standing back and seeing the
difference on a car is an extremely rewarding part
of my job.”
Heritage Coachworks are based in Sevenoaks,
Kent. For more information please visit
www.heritagecoachworks.co.uk, email
fred@fheritage.freeserve.co.uk or
phone 01732 762876.
Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville
The combination of specialist teams of classic car enthusiasts and almost
30 years of experience working on classic cars means that Classic
Restorations (Scotland) Ltd is the perfect place to take your vintage car
for restoration works or servicing.
Classic Restorations (Scotland) Ltd has grown from a workforce of just two
people in 1983 to employing 17 workers today - many with more than 20 years of
experience working with classic cars. Charles Palmer, the managing director, has a
life-long passion for classic cars and has been working with them since his teenage
years – for around 60 years!
Charles said: “We all enjoy working with classic cars; we are all skilled in that particular
area. When you have worked on a car and then see it driving at a show it is so rewarding.
We do everything on site – from bodywork to coach trimming, mechanical and
engineering work. We also train up apprentices ourselves – at the moment we have three
of them. I think it is important to keep alive the traditional craft skills, which I myself
learned nearly 60 years ago, and are in danger of disappearing.”
It is for this dedication to keeping alive traditional skills that Classic Restorations
(Scotland) Ltd were recently rewarded with Reflect’s Certificate of Recognition
for Keeping the Past Alive. Charles said of the Certificate: “I am thrilled to receive
Reflect Magazine’s Certificate of Recognition for Keeping the Past Alive. I think it is
extremely important to train young people up in order to preserve and keep these vital
skills alive. The continuing popularity of classic cars means that the skills offered by
companies such as ours remain important, especially as there are not many companies
specialising in classic cars. A friend of mine in his 60s in London retired but was asked to
MG ‘Y’ Type Saloon
Very attractive, a limousine
in miniature.
go back and complete work on an engine that needed building – there was no one else
they could turn to with the skills needed in their modern dealership workshop.”
The company offers a range of services, from coach trimming, coach work,
body work, paint work and engineering and mechanical services, in addition to
restoration work they also offer servicing and repair work and get many calls
for help from classic car clubs on Scottish tours and events. They also work on
modern cars as well as classics and have built strong community ties, establishing a
particularly important relationship with Perth Technical College, where all of their
apprentices are sent on their day and block release courses.
Charles himself owns a range of classic cars – a Bentley, a Rolls Royce and a Jaguar
- he said: “I absolutely love classic cars, I love their elegance especially. It is something
you no longer see in the cars of today. Take Rolls Royce for example, they still make cars
today but their modern cars are not like their vintage ones, they are not as elegant or
as beautiful to look at. They are not made in the same why as the classics – it is too
expensive to build them the same way, today everything is computerised and cars depend
on electronic gadgetry. My father was not a mechanic but he could work on cars in his
day, today to work on modern cars you need a degree in computer science!
“Classic cars are so desirable because their modern counterparts are so different. They
are unlike any models available today. My wife says my fascination with them is a disease
only curable by death! I suppose my interest in them began during World War II, there
were no cars on the road as there was no petrol, and my father would potter with his car
in the garage. My family has worked in the transport business for years – my grandfather
worked in a livery stable and my uncle drove a bus during the Blitz.”
For more information on Classic Restorations (Scotland) Ltd visit http://classicrestorations.co.uk,
email charles@classicrestorations.co.uk or phone 01828 633293.
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12 The East Of England Show
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See It, Feel It, Live It
At The East Of England Show This July
The greatest annual celebration of the countryside, and
Peterborough’s biggest family show, The East of England Show
returns to Peterborough Arena from Friday 6th until Sunday
8th July; this year’s how aims to create the ultimate country
show with something for everyone.
Whatever you love about the countryside you will find it at
the show – from equine and livestock shows to pets corner
and heavy horse demonstrations; from the Championship
Dog Show (taking place across the entire weekend) to the
international Orchid Show; from the kids’ kitchen, food hall
and live chef demonstrations to the interactive children’s eco
stand – there’s something for everyone. There will also be
vintage tractors, classic cars, bespoke garden designs, a floral
arrangement section and an entire shopping village to browse
over.
Show Highlights
• East of England Championship Dog Show featuring different
breeds and disciplines
• British Festival of the Working Horse – the first event of its
kind to be held in Britain
• Finals of the Schools Food Challenge in Association with The
Prince’s Trust & Academy of Culinary Arts – Friday
• Children’s Activities Area – including Pizza making, Farms R
Us, pizza wheel garden, flour grinding, rapeseed pressing and
the live cycle of chickens
• Country Sports Arena featuring Hound Parade (11:45am), Gun
Dog Demo (2pm) and Birds of Prey Display (3pm)
• Steam, Vintage Tractor & Classic Car Demonstration Ring
featuring Tractor Parade (10:30am), Car Parade (11:30am),
Steam Parade (12:30pm), Tractor Parade (2:30pm)
• Exhibitions and displays including African Village, Heritage
Village, Farriery, WI Marquee and Rare Breeds Survival Trust
England Show is a live Saturday night open-air concert; two of
the biggest names from last year’s X Factor will be headlining
the show on Saturday July 7th. The 2011 runner-up, and
now established chart-topper, Marcus Collins will be joined
by fellow finalist, Irish singer Janet Devlin. Admission for the
Saturday – including entrance to the concert – ranges from £10
for a child ticket and £19 for an adult ticket (£17 senior citizens
concession) to £45 for a family ticket. Admission to the concert
only, after 4pm, is £15.
For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit
www.eastofenglandshow.co.uk
©VisitBritain/ Grant Pritchard
The Three
Compasses
The Three Compasses is situated
in the picturesque village of Upper
Dean, near Huntingdon. This 17th
Century inn has all the character
you would expect, with traditional
thatched roof, beamed ceilings
as well as open fireplaces to relax
in front of on those cold winter
months.
The Three Compasses, Upper
Dean offers a relaxing environment,
where you will enjoy a warm
welcome, award-winning Wells
and Young’s real ales, fine wines,
quality food and a friendly service.
Along with our standard menu
the emphasis is on homecooked,
honest tasty food, which
is produced by Beverley, the
Landlady. With much of the menu
homemade, produce is sourced
locally where possible.
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Friday 6th will be Ladies’ Day, alongside the new Business
Hub, whilst Saturday and Sunday 7th and 8th will be Family
Days, with fun for all ages. Brand new for 2012 at the East of
Tel: 01234 708346
www.3compasseshuntingdon.co.uk
The Beach Park
We serve Sunday
roast lunch and we
provide real ale.
It’s a working man’s
pub during the
day and traditional
old fashioned pub
during the evening.
Children and dogs
welcome. Located in
beautiful Snettisham
in the English
county of Norfolk.
34 Beach Road,
Snettisham
Tel: 01485 543763
Pass on your Treasures
and Discover New Ones
If you love shopping but have a
wardrobe that is full to bursting and
a bank account that would prefer
you to lay off the spending for a little
while, The Dressing Room, Newmarket,
welcomes you to bring in your
unwanted items and gives you 50 per
cent of the price they sell it at. Sound
good
The shop was set up two years ago by
Bev Beak, a former HR manager, who
believes women buy much more than
they actually need and thus have a lot of items they do not require. By bringing
in the items you no longer use or need you can make some money and
perhaps reinvest it on previously loved items from the shop rather than paying
full price for expensive brands.
Bev said: “The shop is quite like an Aladdin’s Cave – it is filled with plenty of
beautiful things, from hats and fascinators, to shoes, bags and clothes. I think
it is a fantastic way to recycle clothes, to pass on the ones that you no longer
need and purchase items from the shop which are a fraction of the price
they’d be if they were new. The items in the shop are in good condition and no
more than three-years-old.”
The shop is happy to receive items of
clothing, shoes or bags, a selling price
will be agreed with you of which 50 per
cent will be given to you when the item
is sold. The item will stay in the shop for
six weeks and if after this time it remains
unsold it will be returned to you or
passed onto a charity.
For more information please visit www.thedressingroomnewmarket.co.uk,
email bevbeak@gmail.com or phone 01638 667778.
The Kings
Head
At The Kings Head,
the whole team
prides itself in
looking after this
very ‘English’ village
inn, nestling on the
beautiful Suffolk
coastline.
This historic 13 th
Century pub
combines all the
atmosphere of a traditional inn with great
real ales, classic pub lunch favourites and
a more traditional evening menu, which
incorporates modern British cuisine and
twists on popular classics. All dishes are
prepared using local ingredients where
possible and subject to chef’s acclaimed,
individual style.
Situated at the heart of the pretty village
of Orford, The Kings Head is an ideal
base from which to explore the area that
surrounds the pub, rich in history and
wildlife.
The Kings Head, Front Street, Orford,
Suffolk IP12 2LW
Tel: 01394 450271
info@thekingsheadorford.co.uk
A Florist Sundries Wholesaler with All the
Trimmings and a Personal Touch...
A florist sundries wholesaler
that was started up more than
30 years ago by a school leaver
with a love for sport is still
thriving, having progressed to
selling artificial flowers, vases,
bridal accessories, ribbons,
baskets and much, much more.
The business was started up by Wendy Smith, after she
left school and was determined that she would work
for herself in order that she could carry on doing the
thing she loved most - playing sport, namely tennis
and hockey. Thus W and M Smith, near Stowmarket,
was born. Today they stock everything from an
extensive range of silk flowers, as well as parchment
and fruits and also spectacular dried flowers imported
from Holland to ribbons, cellophane, flower sleeves,
rondellas and counter rolls and even hop garlands
when they are in season. Also on offer are a varied
range of bridal accessories, from posy holders to pearls
and a variety of beads and stamens and even sugared
almonds.
Mary Smith, Wendy’s mother, said: “The business has
come such a long way from all those years ago when
Wendy started it up as a new school leaver and that is in
a lot of ways testament to how hard Wendy has worked
at it and the level of dedication she has displayed. The
business has enjoyed such success that Wendy no longer
has the time to pursue playing sport, although she is
currently umpiring at Wimbledon.
“The customers who come to W and M Smith receive
an extremely high level of customer service – nothing is
too much for Wendy, no request impossible – she really
is prepared to help anyone with anything. The shop is
unique in that it offers such a vast range of items and there
is such a friendly atmosphere in the shop, customers are
more than welcome to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee
or tea! The shop is in such a lovely country area – there are
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no problems with traffic or parking and customers can
enjoy the fresh country air while they are here. ”
W and M Smith are based near the bustling market
town of Stowmarket in Suffolk. The shop is open on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 5pm and
from 10am to 7pm on Monday and Thursday. It is also
open from 10am to 4pm on selected weekends - for the
next two months these are the 23 rd and 24 th July and
4 th August.
For more information please visit
www.wandmsmith.co.uk,
email wensmith@lineone.net or
phone 01449 711014.

14 Mind, Body & Spirit
15
Happy & Healthy
Sue Carey Reflexology
Happy Feet With
Peak Chiropody Clinic
Our lives are becoming more and more stressful. According to the mental health
charity, Mind, more people than ever are phoning in sick or quitting their jobs due
to unmanageable levels of workplace stress; excessive workloads and bullying
have been blamed for the rise.
Stress has been linked to a number of physical and psychological ailments, from
backache and heart disease, to anxiety and insomnia, prolonged exposure to stress
can have a devastating impact on our health and wellbeing. Therefore, it’s vital we
learn to relax and reduce our stress levels.
Talking to a counsellor is a traditional way of reducing your stress levels, dealing
with any issues you may have or even to improving your mood. Despite being
a social taboo that has a certain stigma attached, seeing a counsellor is not
something you should feel ashamed of.
Visiting a medium can help relieve stress, especially if the main source of your
stress is caused by unresolved issues with a deceased loved one. A medium will not
only help you to move on with your life, but can also give you an idea about what
to expect from your future.
There are many different types of healing available which can help to calm you, as
well as remove your negative thoughts and negative energy. Complementary and
alternative therapies are becoming
increasingly popular within the UK
and a third of medical practices now
offer some form of complementary
medicine in-house. Reflect would
like to recommend Reflexology,
a complementary therapy which
involves using massage to reflex
areas found in the feet and the hands.
There are reflex areas corresponding
to all the parts of the body within the
feet and by having the whole body
represented in the feet, Reflexology
offers a means of treating the body as
a whole.
Clinical Reflexology with
Diet & Nutrition Advice
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Anxiety | Sleep | Stress | Pain
International Institute of Reflexology
trained, I offer you a highly professional
clinical reflexology service with diet and
nutrition advice for a powerful, safe and
highly effective healing protocol.
This approach works when reflexology
provides the stimulus for recovery and
the right food intake for your health
type sustains it. Add to that Hopi ear
candling and knowledge of foot, hand
and ear acupuncture points and there is a
powerful mix of skills to relieve a number
of conditions. My approach has helped in
cases where other medical approaches have
failed.
34a Newbridge Road, Ambergate,
Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2GR
Phone: 01773 852 766
Email: sue@suecareyreflexology.co.uk
ROSA PSYCHIC,
Getting You Back On The Right Track
Rose: Pin 1035: is a
warm compassionate
reader who has
considerable
experience as a
professional Psychic
Clairvoyant with over
15 years experience.
Established in 2009, Rosa Psychic is a familyrun
business providing readings from the
very best psychics and mediums in the UK.
Reflect decided to have a chat with Linda
Harwood, founder of Rosa Psychic to find
out more…
Why did you establish Rosa Psychic in 2009
“I previously worked for another company
as a receptionist; it was a job I really enjoyed
so I decided to set up on my own. That was
three years ago and it is going from strength
to strength. We do build up a personal
relationship with people, especially those who
call more than once. Our aim is to help our
clients to get back on the right path, where
they can cope and don’t need our help.”
Tell us about the services you provide
“I currently have a dedicated team of 14
handpicked readers who provide a caring and
understanding approach to each and every
reading for the credit/debit line and also have
a team of readers for the pay by your phone
line. Clients can have psychic readings, tarot
Jancy: Pin 1084: has
35 years experience
and will leave you
feeling clear and
empowered.
readings, clairvoyant readings, mediumship
readings or even counselling. I will try and
match you with the reader who’s an expert
with your particular problems. Readers help
clients through the difficult periods of life,
looking at relationships, finances, future and
career issues, offering guidance through a
reading.”
How much does a reading from a Rosa
Psychic reader cost
“Calls to our premium number - 0906 400
7982 – cost £1.53 per minute from a BT
land line, other providers charges may vary.
Alternatively, we have a credit card/debit card
number - 01623 744 299 - that clients can call
for a 20-minute reading, which will cost £30.
Clients can also text ROSA then a space to
60016 or text ZEN and a space to 67999. Text
messages cost £1.50 each and there may be
more than one reply.”
For more information, please visit
www.rosapsychic.com
Sometimes known as podiatrists,
chiropodists treat a wide variety of
abnormalities and conditions of the
foot and lower limb, from verrucas and
ingrown toenails, to arthritis. Despite
these times of austerity, it seems that
visiting a chiropodist is more of an
essential than a luxury.
It’s important to visit a chiropodist if you’re
having problems as your feet are one of the
most important parts of your body; they take
you everywhere, and whilst some conditions,
like bunions, heel pain or corns, are easily
treatable, some conditions are potentially lifethreatening.
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire, Peak Chiropody
Clinic provides treatment to help and improve a
wide range of foot ailments. Experienced in all
aspects of nail surgery and foot treatment, clinic
owner, David Johnson, will use his expertise and
knowledge to help ensure the health of your
feet.
Services Peak Chiropody Clinic can
provide:
• Athletes foot treatment
• Bunion treatment
• Callus treatment
• Corn treatment
• Foot health
• Toe nail surgery
• Insole fitting
• Orthotics
• Toe nail cutting
• Verruca treatment
• Diabetic assessment
HPC registered, Peak Chiropody
Clinic provides home or clinic
appointments to residents living in
the following areas of Derbyshire:
Matlock, Alfreton, Ashbourne,
Bakewell, Belper, Chesterfield
and Ripley. David is friendly and
approachable and boasts a wealth of
knowledge and experience. He told
Reflect: “From your initial appointment
and diagnosis right up to the treatment
and beyond, I always take a friendly
approach to ensure that you feel at ease
throughout. As part of your appointment and
treatment, I always provide you with after care
support and advice, making sure you are wellinformed
regarding the treatments undertaken
and the benefits you can expect. The majority
of my customers come from recommendations,
so you can be sure that I always provide an
informative and comprehensive service that you
can rely on.
So, whether you have a painful ingrown toe
nail in need nail surgery, or require tailor made
insoles to help improve your posture and help
relieve pain in your feet, knees or lower back,
you can rely on Peak Chiropody Clinic to offer
you an effective solution.
David is Member of the Society of
Chiropodists and Podiatrists. For more
info, call Peak Chiropody Clinic on
01629 57066 / 07954 002893, visit
www.peakchiropody.co.uk or email
info@peakchiropody.co.uk
Peak Chiropody Clinic, 10 Causeway
Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AR

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Helping You Cope
Established in 1977, Nottingham Counselling Service (NCS)
provides one-to-one counselling services, therapy and
therapeutic support to men and women, aged 16 and
over, living within Nottinghamshire and further afield into
the East Midlands. NCS has provided support, advice and
therapy to thousands of people over the last 35 years.
As one of the most respected and long-established counselling providers,
NCS has a wealth of trained counsellors, so they can help with almost any
problem, but they mainly deal with:
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Low Self-esteem
• Relationship Problems
• Bereavement
• Trauma
• Other Abuse, in particular women who have suffered sexual abuse
during childhood
An independent, registered charity, NCS have recently moved to new,
larger premises as Managing Director, Leslie McDonald, explained: “We
realised about two years ago that we’d outgrown the old premises so,
after identifying the building we wanted to move into, we set about
designing a five-year strategy and funding plan to enable us to acquire
the building and do it up, so it was fit for our purpose; we now have a
modern premises which is double the size of our old premises. This allows us
to offer more services, we now have eight counselling rooms and we are
in the process of recruiting more counsellors. We also have rooms for hire
for training and meetings. The building has been refurbished to meet our
own customised requirements, so no longer do we have to make do with
an inadequate building; we’ve got somewhere designed and built for our
specific purposes.
“Overall, the plan for the next five years is to continue to provide
professional, high quality counselling and therapy, but we’re looking
to expand. Expand the number of clients we can see each month,
expand the services we can offer these clients, and expand to reach
different clients within the local area. These new premises, on Kent Street
in Nottingham, will enable us to push forward with the next phase of
development and provide more services within a better, purpose-built
environment.”
and explore difficult
emotions. Clients also
commented positively
on our counsellors and
administration staff.”
Due to a loss of funding
from the NHS and Local
Authorities, NCS are
appealing for donations,
which will enable them
to continue to provide
support to the most
vulnerable people.
Image courtesy of
Spike Photography
For more information, or to make a donation,
contact 0115 9501743 or visit
www.nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk
Previous Client Testimonial:
“The level of service provided has been excellent. There is friendly face
when you arrive and this is very important. Everything is explained and my
counsellor was very understanding. I wish you the best of luck in the new
premises, keep doing your fantastic work.”
NCS are highly rated for their support and guidance by the people who
matter most – the clients. On average, they score 93% satisfaction rate.
Their most recent ‘client experience’ study discovered the numerous
ways in which counselling from NCS has helped clients, including better
self-understanding, improved mood and outlook on life and a reduction in
negative feelings and behaviour. The client feedback was overwhelmingly
positive.
Leslie added: “Over the years, NCS has provided support to thousands
of vulnerable people across Nottingham. The purpose of our ‘client
experience’ study was to assess the effectiveness of the service we
currently provide to enable us to provide a better service in the future. Our
clients say we’ve helped them feel empowered to take positive action to
improve their lives, learned strategies and tools to cope better in daily life
and dealt with difficult past events. Clients said that our counselling offered
them a much-needed opportunity to talk confidentially in a safe space