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New website and address! website and New Keith Douglas DirectorsKeith the and Regards, Best muchbeen appreciated. Thank you much, very Gillian –your input has an active and Iam sure, vocal member. Management Team. Fortunately she remain will that be losing we will from her the expertise interests need more of her but time it ashame is It great is news that her successful business and ideas over along period of time. Gillian Nahum for her unlimited enthusiasm Many, many thanks departing to Co-Director Newsletter the of Edition Welcome Spring the to Smart PA Smart The Head Partnership Solicitors LLP Watson Consulting Jan Spring 2017 News @THPHenley Henley Business Partnership Newsletter Spring 2017 Member Profiles

Henley Rugby Club If you’ve yet to see Henley Rugby Club’s new Clubhouse, then you’re missing out! Costing over £350,000 to build, it’s fair to say that our old Clubhouse has been transformed into a state-of-the-art venue and now provides the local represents value for money and promotes a great community with a versatile and welcoming place selection of locally sourced produce. to hold Meetings and Events. Sam Sidders and his team have built up an excellent We pride ourselves on our excellent hospitality and reputation in the Henley area for their outstanding we work closely with our partners at 81 Events, level of service and passion for delivering quality who have truly delivered a wonderful offering with events. No matter what the size of function, their Corner 81 – a relaxed dining place for the local attention to detail is second to none. community with a carefully chosen menu that With ample car parking available, we are able to accommodate any size of function or event and can adapt our space to meet your needs. So, whether you’re looking at holding a corporate meeting, wedding reception, birthday party or anniversary, we would be delighted to welcome you to Dry Leas.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.henleyrugbyclub.co.uk/dry-leas

Miss Cufflinks I started in 2006 when I was enjoying painting and art. Initially I was creating pictures of silk scarves with matching cufflinks and that gave me the idea for Miss Cuflinks. Some of my pictures are in private collections in Australia, Germany, USA as well as the UK.

I have put so much heart and effort into Miss Cufflinks and these 10 years have given me a lot of experience, pleasure and fun – www.misscufflinks.com

In April of this year I started a new venture Handywater B&B – www.handywater.co.uk However, I will carry on running Miss Cufflinks – I can’t give up and I won’t – it’s a unique and niche market and I am proud of coming up with the idea. Natalie Johnson New website and address!

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Bohun Gallery exhibiting at Bohun from the early 1970s. Elizabeth Frink, another artist who recognised in Bohun an Established in 1973 by opportunity to launch new work, staged regular Patricia Jordan-Evans, sculpture and print shows. Peter Blake launched Bohun Gallery has earned his legendary series of Circus Freaks at the gallery a national reputation as in 1979 and has exhibited regularly ever since, one of the leading out-of- culminating with a show to celebrate his 80th galleries exhibiting Birthday in 2013. Bohun Gallery is probably best a variety of the most known for its enduring links with artists Mary influential and progressive Fedden and Julian Trevelyan – Bohun represents figures in 20th Century the Estate of Julian Trevelyan. Patricia met the British Art and Sculpture. couple in their studio during the late 70s and there Specialising in contemporary and modern British began a long and happy working relationship and a paintings, prints and sculpture, the Bohun Gallery great friendship. has a particularly strong and enduring association Leading authority on John Piper with John Piper, and Julian Trevelyan. Bohun Gallery supports the work of several Other artists whom the gallery has exhibited museums and arts charities. In recent years over its 40 year history include Elisabeth Frink, they have been involved in loaning work for Maggi Hambling, Ivon Hitchens, , public exhibitions, collaborating on art lectures Peter Blake, Albert Irvin, Eric Rimmington and and the publication and launch of art books. Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. Patricia Jordan-Evans is recognised as a leading 44 year history authority on John Piper and she curated the Over the course of the gallery’s 44 year history, celebrated exhibition John Piper and the Church Bohun has developed a strong client base which at Dorchester Abbey as a celebration of HM The extends across the South of and further Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Bohun Gallery holds an afield. The quality of the work exhibited attracts exhibition of John Piper’s work every two years, a great number of contemporary art collectors which attracts collectors and enthusiasts from from London who enjoy the relaxed and friendly across the UK. atmosphere which the gallery offers and these 15 Reading Road Henley-On-Thames Oxon RG9 1AB visitors regularly attend the monthly Private Views. 01491 576228 www.bohungallery.co.uk The variety and quality of Bohun’s exhibitions attracts national press coverage and exhibitions are regularly reviewed in the art pages of the Financial Times, Country Life and other art-related periodicals. Enduring links with Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan The gallery runs a lively and varied exhibition programme with up to nine exhibitions every year, including solo shows of paintings by gallery artists, exhibitions of original prints and contemporary sculpture in the garden. It has long been apparent that artists enjoy the intimacy of Bohun Gallery and recognise the opportunity to meet a wider audience of collectors outside London. This was certainly true of John Piper, who began regularly

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Henley-on-Thames Photo Walks achieve and what you want to get out of the course. The course will be tailored to suit your needs and Capturing those perfect learning style. memories is easier than you think. Spring is the perfect time Who am I and why be taught by me? to learn how to get the most out of your camera, I am Paul Darvell and I have been before you go off on your summer holidays. a keen photographer since I was Many people have Digital SLR cameras and never a child, I think it is in my genes take them off auto, this is a bit like asking David as my father was a competition Hockney to repaint your downstairs toilet, he could photographer. I am an experienced probably do it but it would be a waste of his ability and qualified photographer.My and your money. book, The Four Hour Photographer has been published and is available on Amazon. In just four hours you can go from being a complete novice photographer to a competent and I love teaching this course, as I get to meet a great confident photographer. That’s right, with our tried bunch of people who I see blossom into great and tested structured photo walk training it only photographers right in front of my eyes. takes 240 minutes to really start getting the most My clients come to me for many different reasons, out of your camera. to discover a new hobby, to take great holiday We do this not in a stuffy classroom with lots snaps, to capture great memories of their family of other people but out exploring the great growing up and many more. photographic canvass that is Henley-on-Thames, Whatever your reason for wanting to learn one to one (couples welcome) with me, your own photography, by the end of the 4 hours you will be personal photography coach. My sole focus is on more confident with your camera. making you a better photographer. If you would like to learn to take great We cover a lot of information but this is a highly photographs, please get in touch. Contact Paul on: practical course, you will be taking lots of photos 07956 807 442 and learning by doing. [email protected] We start the session exploring what you want to www.hotphotowalks.com

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Blandy & Blandy Welcomes New Face in Henley Office

Leading Thames Valley law firm Blandy & Blandy welcome Stephen to the team and to our Henley office. LLP has welcomed its latest new face, with highly Stephen brings a wealth of experience of working in the experienced senior solicitor Stephen Bucknill town and providing property related legal advice. His joining the firm’s growing Henley-on-Thames office. arrival further strengthens our Henley-based team.”

Stephen was previously a partner at Henley-based Stephen added: “I am delighted to have joined Blandy Cooper Solicitors before it was acquired by a larger & Blandy following their recent move in to Henley and firm in 2012. He has over 20 years’ experience very much look forward to joining the growing property in advising clients on residential property and department in the firm’s Hart Street offices.’’ conveyancing transactions and joins fellow Stephen’s arrival follows Louise Nelson, a senior property team members, partner Luke McMath solicitor in the Probate, Tax and Trusts team, and conveyancer Lesley Quinn, in Blandy & also joining the firm’s Henley-on-Thames office Blandy’s Henley-on-Thames office. this spring. Jane Gunnell, partner and head of the firm’s For more information or legal advice, please visit: Property team, commented: “We are delighted to www.blandy.co.uk

Blandy & Blandy Offering trusts, employment law, dispute resolution, family law and property and planning law. Training Contracts Stuart Rose, a current second year trainee solicitor, The firm has launched its application process for said: “Blandy & Blandy offers trainees a diverse range training contracts commencing in 2018 and 2019. of work and encourages you to get hands on. Working The firm, which has offices in Reading and Henley- closely alongside solicitors who are highly ranked within on-Thames, is seeking two trainee solicitors for their respective fields, there is a clear focus on providing 2018 and two for 2019, who will each undertake trainees with high a level of responsibility allowing them four six month long ‘seats’ across different teams. to gain the best form of training form day one. The firm’s welcoming atmosphere and commitment to developing HR Manager Anne Laflin explains:“At Blandy & the next generation of lawyers, ensures trainees feel a Blandy we attach a great deal of importance to recruiting vital part of the team from the moment they start their trainee solicitors. training contact.” Indeed a significant number of the firm’s Blandy & Blandy features in Chambers Student current partners and Guide and was named ‘Best Trainer – Medium many of our solicitors Regional Firm’ at the LawCareers.Net Training trained at the firm.” & Recruitment Awards 2015 (finalist in 2016) and as a double winner in the latest Lex 100 Survey. Trainees enjoy the In addition, the firm was awarded aone star opportunity to gain rating in the 2016 Best Companies Survey, having experience in areas previously twice been named as ‘one to watch’. including corporate and commercial law, For more information, please contact: probate, tax and Trainee Solicitor Stuart Rose [email protected]

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I have worked in privately owned companies, public companies, PE backed companies and run my own Hi there. I am Jan Watson and I business, so I understand the differences. am your HR Consultant based here in Henley, covering the Thames My experience of the HR world covers all manner Valley, London and beyond! of people issues; if I was not so mindful of confidentiality I might have some good stories I set this business up because to tell! Most employment lawyers and HR advice I enjoy providing advice to lines will quote you the law or specific guidelines business leaders, managers and – I have up to date employment law knowledge, less experienced HR practitioners. It is really which I regard as absolutely vital to maintain and satisfying to see businesses grow and become more can provide ‘real’ advice. This means providing successful with the added value that good people practical solutions and giving you the options practices can provide. available to you with the risks and costs where People Consulting started in 2015 after I had had a appropriate. There is almost always more than long and successful career in the Corporate world one way of resolving an issue and some flexibility in both strategic and operational roles, and wanted around the method of dealing with it; this kind of to do something a bit different. During my career I advice is not available from a website or a person set up HR functions ‘from scratch’ in start ups and reading from guidelines. SME’s and continued working with these companies My experience covers the full employee life throughout periods of growth and change as they cycle from recruitment and onboarding through became more and more successful This includes managing performance, developing your people, Clearswift, Intercea (subsequently purchased by a ensuring ‘fairness’ and equity, or managing role larger group), and Allocate Software. In my earlier changes or staff reductions which are unfortunate career I have also worked within the HR functions consequences sometimes as businesses evolve. of large global corporations including Hewlett For large companies I have provided project Packard and Mars Inc which give me a perspective management services occasionally or coached on large structured HR functions in highly and mentored an existing member of a team in a respected commercial organisations. Over the time specialist area of HR or business transformation. that I have been providing HR Consultancy services Do contact me if you think you may have a I have worked across a range of sectors including requirement for help with the people side of your Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Media. business. As an offer to local companies I am happy Having been a member of the senior leadership to provide a free audit which could be helpful to team of more than one company, I regard myself as prevent future problems that you may not be aware a business person first and an HR person second; of! More information about the services provided I understand how vitally important it is to ensure and testimonials from some of the business leaders that HR is enabling your business to meet its I have worked with can be found on my website at: objectives, whilst optimising your people resources www.peopleconsulting.co.uk and reducing your time spent on people issues. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing In SME’s the cost of your people is usually your any people concerns or requirements, or just greatest cost, and its vital to keep costs as low as making contact so that you know where to possible whilst making the most of good skills and find me if you need help in the future. I set my experience, and keeping valuable people on board. business up because I enjoy helping businesses to I have worked as a stand alone HR person and succeed through their people – do give me a call or managed teams, so I understand the opportunities and email me directly on: [email protected] the challenges of working in different environments. or 07825 651687.

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Strada 49-51 Bell Street Dale Strickland-Clark, Immortaleyes Henley-on-Thames Oxon RG9 2BG £10 for attendance and breakfast. because passing referrals and setting up alliances £15 for non-members. is only really possible if businesses know, like and trust each other – so whilst this is a networking Hosted by Simon Dunster, around2it, group, it might be said the main aim of the group is Business Advisor. to promote and encourage 1-2-1s. That in turn will Why not bring a new business associate along to lead to the more and better quality business that see if the group is a good fit for their business? we all want. The aim of the 3FM group is to network, promote business opportunities, catch up with existing DIARY DATES: OUR SCHEDULE FOR 2017 partners and forge new alliances. 16 June Gardener Leader Solicitors The group is a networking club, by the members for 21 July Mark Harris, Enterprise Doctor the members – there are no franchise fees to be Know, Like, Trust – The Sales Journey paid or rules and restrictions. We take the best practice from other networking groups and clubs 18 August Open Networking Session and ditch the rest to leave what we hope is a friendly, co-operative and exciting business 15 September Helen Barnett, Town Manager, generator for our members. Henley Town Council Membership is open to all including many from 20 October Liz Deacon, Chiltern Centre the same trade in what we believe is an abundant 17 November Opinder Liddar, LAPD Architects market where people buy from who they know, like and trust. 15 December Jane Gunn We want to promote good business in an ethical Effective Dispute Resolution and co-operative way and urge all members to seek 1-2-1s with all the other members to get to know IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT A BUSINESS. Contact TOPIC Gail TO THE MEETING PLEASE GET IN TOUCH each other and their business in detail. This is for more details at: [email protected]

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VAT Flat Rate Scheme in a prescribed accounting period Limited Cost Trader • greater than 2% of their VAT inclusive turnover but less than £1,000 per annum if The Flat Rate Scheme for VAT (FRS) has changed the prescribed accounting period is one year as of 1 April 2017. These changes may mean that (if it is not one year, the figure is the relevant the FRS is less attractive to some businesses and proportion of £1,000). this may result in these businesses deciding to no longer operate under the FRS. In some cases ‘Relevant goods’, for the purposes of this measure, where a trader has voluntarily registered for VAT must be used exclusively for the purpose of it may be appropriate to de-register from VAT. the business. HMRC have carefully worded the meaning of ‘relevant goods’ for these purposes. A new higher 16.5% rate applies from 1 April 2017 Businesses using the FRS will need to ensure for businesses with limited costs, such as many that, for each VAT return period, they use the labour-only businesses, using the Flat Rate Scheme. appropriate flat rate percentage, so the check to Businesses using the FRS, or considering joining see whether a business is a limited cost trader the scheme, will now need to decide if they are a will have to be carried out for each VAT return. ‘limited cost trader’. Please contact us if you would like more A limited cost trader will be defined as one whose information on the FRS. VAT inclusive expenditure on goods is either: 0118 940 6058 [email protected] • less than 2% of their VAT inclusive turnover www.pincottlee.co.uk oomph

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