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LOVE LOCAL Malmesbury sponsored by Nathan Ind Financial Planning Malmesbury is said to be the oldest continually inhabited town in England. Sat on top of a flat hill encircled by the River Avon the town is often called ‘Queen of Hilltop Towns’ being England’s oldest borough with a rich history over 1000 years. Malmesbury can be traced back to the fifth century, but modern excavations have revealed the remains of an Iron Age Fort, which casts the settlement possibly as far back as 500 BC. Malmesbury is also home to England’s oldest hotel, the Old Bell, which has been offering bed and board since 1220. The honey stoned streets, a quaint tumble of 17th and 18th-century shops and inns bustle under the gaze of the imposing and beautiful seventh-century abbey. When St. Aldhelm founded the monastery the site soon became a place of pilgrimage and learning, and in the 10th Century, Athelstan, the first king of (all) England and grandson of Alfred the Great, made Malmesbury his capital. He is buried under the abbey grounds. Love Local Malmesbury is sponsored by Nathan Ind Financial Planning, a Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management. The Nathan Ind office is based in 1 Potters Yard, just off the high street in the heart of the town. Nathan said, “Malmesbury has a very good community spirit with a great high street offering, a diverse range of amenities and friendly service. My family and I love supporting our town’s businesses as we feel this is so important to the local economy. We also feel that local businesses should be rewarded for all their hard work and effort that goes into providing their unique offerings.” 5 MALMESBURY BUSINESSES RECOMMENDED BY NATHAN 1. THE OLD BAKEHOUSE -27 High Street, is a popular bakery where lunchtime sees people queuing into the street (and that was before Covid-19 restrictions!) for its freshly baked goods. 2. 2. LA CAMPAGNA - 9 Oxford Street is a wonderful neighbourhood bar and restaurant where you can pop in at any time to enjoy a coffee or a bite to eat with a glass of bubbly. Find out more here: www.la-campagna.co.uk/malmesbury 3. 3. THE BIRDCAGE - 2 High Street is a pizzeria serving up classic Italian, thin crust pizzas, salads and traditional pasta dishes, with Italian wines, beers and ciders. Find out more here: www.birdcagemalmesbury.co.uk 4. A4 STATIONERS -14 High Street is a traditional stationery shop which offers a huge range of stationery and quality art materials. It also supplies wholesale office products across Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. Find out more here: facebook.com/A4Stationers.Malmesbury 5. 5. MICHAEL’S BISTRO & DELI - 51 The Triangle, was formerly known as Thomas of Malmesbury and is a family run butcher. Michael’s cures its own bacon and smokes its own chickens. It also offers cooked meats, pies and pasties all freshly prepared in addition to a range of pâtés, olives and over 80 cheeses! Find out more here: www.michaelsbbd.co.uk Nathan said, “I’ve chosen these businesses as they all provide great food and service in a friendly environment. “I love the pizzas in The Birdcage, the pasta and meat in La Campagna and the freshly baked products at The Old Bakehouse. I also enjoy the fresh produce from Michael Thomas and the convenience of purchasing our stationery from Jane at A4 Stationers.” Visit The Business Exchange website and follow the #LoveLocalWilts hashtag on social media from Saturday 15th August- Friday 21st August as we put the spotlight on more Malmesbury businesses thanks to Nathan Ind Financial Planning. About Nathan Ind Financial Planning Nathan Ind Financial Planning provides tailored financial planning solutions to individuals and businesses across the South West. The team is headed up by Principal, Nathan Ind who specialises in all areas of financial planning. Outside of the business Nathan enjoys working with the Financial Education team at St.James’s Place Head Office where he volunteers his time to provide educational financial awareness sessions to local school children. Nathan lives in Malmesbury with his wife and two children and when he’s not out enjoying the fantastic eateries Malmesbury has to offer he’s a keen motor sport fanatic. We asked Nathan how the Coronavirus is affecting people’s decisions around their finances. Nathan said, “When you live in volatile and uncertain times as we are now, many of our clients are asking us if they should put their long-term plans on hold. We are all reading or watching the news and are aware of just how volatile, uncertain and complex world issues are. Glance at a stock market’s performance over the course of a few weeks, and what stands out is probably not the general direction of travel, but the short-term see-sawing of prices. Those characteristics can make the task of planning for you and your family’s future feel even more daunting. Do you DIY invest, seek guidance, or look for professional financial advice? Do you know your ISAs from your pensions and unit trusts – and how do you choose? Where should you invest? In public or private markets? In equities, bonds, or property? And should you seek out active managers or passive funds? The number and nuance of such questions can make us yearn for simpler times – and bury our heads in the sand. Yet we all know that won’t help secure a brighter future for you and your family and in times like these, it’s important to take action and speak to someone you trust”. As a Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, Nathan Ind Financial Planning can provide financial solutions to individuals and businesses to help meet financial goals and provide peace of mind for the future. Putting clients firmly at the heart of everything enables Nathan and his team to run a genuinely client-focused business. Why not get in touch with Nathan or his friendly team on 01666 824646 or email [email protected] The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select, and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested. The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The title ‘Partner Practice’ is the marketing term used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2020 13