The Bear Inn, Cirencester

The Bear Inn, Cirencester

My first working lunch of 2020 sees me crossing the road from our Cirencester office and straight into The Bear Inn opposite!  You may think I’m not able to walk past a pub…. but it’s grey and drizzly and Ian has to make this a quick lunch to get back into the office...

Has Brexit cast a shadow on Commercial Property

Last month’s suspension of M&G’s Property Portfolio fund sent some, albeit fairly minor, shock waves across the UK’s Financial Services sector.  Rumours of another industry-wide closure of commercial property funds, similar to that witnessed in the wake of the...
The Village Pub, Barnsley

The Village Pub, Barnsley

Another day, another working lunch and next on Ian’s to do list is The Village Pub in Barnsley, just over 4 miles from our Cirencester office and of course, he has been here before! Heading into the village of Barnsley Ian (with white knuckles) suggested I slow my...
The Barn Theatre

The Barn Theatre

We are delighted to announce we are now business club members of The Barn Theatre in Cirencester showing our support to this respected professional theatre, in the heart of the Cotswolds. Alongside producing 5 professional shows per year The Barn Theatre also provide...
Jack’s Tea Room & Kitchen, Cirencester

Jack’s Tea Room & Kitchen, Cirencester

Having recently stopped off at Jack’s Tea Room with his wife, Ian thought it would be a great idea for us to visit there for our working lunch. Arriving just after 12.00pm I discovered just how popular this café is.  All of the tables were taken but fortunately there...

Is 2020 the year for an electric company car?

Just before Boris took over, the government published draft legislation proposing a change to the company car benefit-in-kind tax rates for the 2020/21 tax year and providing the much welcomed rates through to 2022/23. Initially things do appear to become a little...