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03/06/2025

Interviewing Suzanne Holloway, Regional Managing Partner at Vail Williams for this feature in Platinum Business Magazine was a pleasure. Really pleased with how the end result came together and the accompanying social media campaign, which was tailored by the client for their needs as they embarked on a week-long celebration of their 30 years in Crawley, including a drinks reception with clients 🍾.

🔙 to where it all began — 9 The Boulevard, Crawley.

As we continue to celebrate 30 years in Crawley, our journey is a story of growth, community and collaboration.

✂️ We've come a long way from our ribbon cutting, grand opening!

Discover more in the latest edition of Platinum Business Magazine with an exclusive of our story on page 20 ⬇️

https://issuu.com/platinumbusiness/docs/platinum_business_magazine_-_issue_133?fr=sY2U2NTg0MjIzOTI&mc_cid=1b4b131dc6&mc_eid=808d92d056

03/06/2025

We've drafted a comprehensive social media plan to accompany this announcement, to help share some of the milestones of the last decade at Vail Williams, as well as celebrating what is to come. Well done Matthew on some significant achievements 👏🏼. We look forward to hearing more about what comes next.

⏰ It’s time to take a moment and reflect on the impact Matthew Samuel-Camps has had as Managing Partner over the last decade.

Just a small snapshot of some of the achievements from the last 10 years:

✅Grown our service offering significantly for clients

📍 Led our expansion into several new geographical markets, including Oxford and Bournemouth

📈 Expanded our team by 50% to meet client needs

🥇 Championed a people-first culture, earning Investors in People Gold

💷 Doubled turnover to £21m+

We think you’ll agree we’ve come an incredibly long way in the past decade.

Thank you, Matthew, for everything. 👏

03/06/2025

It was a pleasure to interview Matthew and Danny for this story. Incredible achievements over the past decade, and an exciting future ahead ahead too. Congratulations Danny 🎊

📣 Breaking news from Vail Williams!

After 10 successful years at the helm, Matthew Samuel-Camps steps down as Managing Partner, passing the baton to Danny George as we embark on an exciting new chapter.

From strategic expansion to doubling turnover, Matthew leaves a powerful legacy.

Join us in thanking him and welcoming Danny as our new Managing Partner from 1 June.

Read the full story ⬇️
🔗 https://www.vailwilliams.com/vail-williams-announces-new-managing-partner-as-firm-sets-sights-on-next-phase-of-growth/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=PR

03/06/2025

Thank you Craven Herald & Pioneer for covering this news on behalf of Glencroft.

DALES countrywear brand Glencroft has unveiled the winning name of its latest British Wool jumper for its autumn winter collection, following a…

19/05/2025

Huge congratulations again to Helen's Pampered Hounds Dog Grooming which was shortlisted for an award at the Lancashire Business Awards last night.

They were up against some stiff competition and, whilst they didn't come away with the award in the end, they're still absolute winners in our eyes.

An amazing local business, loved by people and pups alike! 🐶🐾

Well done Helen and Meg 🤩🥳

15/05/2025

🐾 A huge thank you to Blog Preston for the lovely feature on Helen's Pampered Hounds Dog Grooming which continues to grow and pamper pups across the region. 🐶💖

We’re thrilled to see Helen's small business recognised for her incredible work — and even more excited to celebrate her recent nominations for not one, but TWO awards! 🎉👏

Read the full article here 👇

Helen Porter, owner of Helen's Pampered Hounds Grimsargh dog groomer Helen Porter, who runs Helen’s Pampered Hounds, is celebrating national recognit

10/05/2025

A Lancashire dog groomer, Helen Porter who runs Helen’s Pampered Hounds, is celebrating national recognition after being shortlisted for two prestigious awards.

14/11/2024

📺 BBC Rip Off Britain – The devastating effect of probate delays

It was lovely to see a project we worked on for Jurit LLP, go live today, as they appeared on BBC One's Rip Off Britain.

Partner, Jo Summers, spoke about the issue of probate delays which continues to have a devastating effect on bereaved families.

Since 2021, there has been a 65% increase in probate taking more than a year to be granted, with people reporting endless telephone waiting times, issues with paperwork being misfiled, or worse, completely lost.

Sadly, this happens all too often and whilst most applications take around eight weeks to process, paper applications can take much longer. The Probate Registry says up to 16 weeks but if often takes considerably longer.

On the programme, hosted by Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville, Georgina Smith from Essex spoke about the lengthy, costly and emotionally draining effect of the wait for probate to be granted on her father’s estate.

It wasn’t until 21 months after his death that she could even start the application for probate, following a host of delays and lost applications.

Jo, who is a partner specialising in Private Wealth & Tax, discusses more about the probate process during the interview, and some of the ways to mitigate potential delays – from applying for a ‘Grant on Credit’ from HM Revenue & Customs if there are insufficient funds to pay the inheritance tax bill, to ownership of properties in joint names to avoid probate altogether.

Watch the full interview on BBC iPlayer - Series 16, episode 19 - (18m 40 secs)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0024z7h/rip-off-britain-series-16-19-crumbling-concrete-wrecked-my-home

08/10/2024

💡How to wear the tartan trend this season

If you are wondering how to style tartan this AW, as the fabric is back on trend, then look no further than Glencroft for advice!

A family-run countrywear brand based in the Yorkshire Dales, Glencroft specialises in scarves and throws in tartan, plaid check patterns, amongst other British Wool, sheepskin and tweed apparel.

Owner, Edward Sexton, commented:

“If you want to get a bit of colour into your look but avoid contemporary block and check patterns, a tartan scarf can be a classic way to achieve this.

"It doesn't just have to be the traditional bright reds and blues, something like Grey Thomson is a subtle tartan that will add some colour to a winter theme.

“And let's not forget that Burberry have been using their variation of the Camel Thomson tartan for decades - those in the know, wear the gorgeous Camel Stewart tartan to look a little bit different.

“Our Glencroft green plaid has been our best-selling scarf for the past decade. It's a plaid rather than an official tartan, but you still get the similar pattern in a classic country green. Pair it with a wax jacket and you’re ready to ramble in style.”

Read more tips in this piece with The Independent

📷(Chris Jackson/PA)

The Scottish pattern is making a comeback, and here’s how to style it.

03/10/2024

Great to get some more nationals coverage for Glencroft today.

This time in The Independent following a quick turn around on some comments for a piece they were doing on the best autumn and winter woollens.

If you are wondering why to choose wool (or even better, British Wool), then have a read.

It has so many natural qualities, it's completely sustainable and biodegradable and is actually pretty easy to care for too.

It is made up of hygroscopic fibres, which is a complicated way of saying that wool is super absorbent. As a result, it soaks up sweat, removing it from the skin’s surface helping to keep your skin dry, which discourages bacterial growth and the smells associated with it.

And if you buy from a company like Glencroft, which makes its own wool from the fleece of sheep on the hills around them, then you can ensure the traceability of your product from farm to yarn too.

With wool month taking place from the 3rd-30th October, here’s why you should avoid synthetics and opt for the natural fibre.

25/09/2024

It was lovely to get a bit of nationals coverage in the Sunday Times at the weekend.

We spoke to Assistant Money Editor, Rachel Mortimer, about the rush to gift property ahead of the Budget, on behalf of law firm, Jurit LLP.

You can read the full story online ⬇️

https://www.thetimes.com/article/b9436889-acc2-48f4-98c4-f21cf14d5696?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter =1727011759

25/09/2024

Pleased to be able to support the work of the local Grimsargh Wetlands.

We provide a range of pro-bono services to help the charity, from website support and social media to helping with the annual calendar.

They are in need of more volunteers to help in a practical way onsite at their volunteer days, so if anyone is interested, drop us a DM and we can tell you more.

✨2025 Calendar on Sale Now ✨

We are delighted to re-launch sales of our calendar to help raise vital funds for the continued conservation of our wetland nature reserve.

Calendars cost £6 and can be bought locally at:

✅ Grimsargh Farmers' Market - we will be there this Saturday
✅ Grimsargh village store
✅ Blue Moon Computers
✅ Any of our regular Volunteer days.

We would like to thank all of this year's sponsors, all local businesses, without whom production of the calendar wouldn't be possible.

Main sponsor, AnimalCrackersUK , together with additional sponsors:

Longridge Art & Framing | Blue Moon Computers | Yorkshire Building Society | SO Plants | Grimsargh Blinds | Alderbank Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic | Health, Happiness & Healing | The Plough Grimsargh | HAN Communications | SMS Valeting and Detailing | Bad Zebedee | Ribble Valley Accountants