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Letters and emails from BCFA members and others in the Design and
Furnishing industry to Colin Watson when he left the BCFA in June 2015.
Dear Colin,
UKTI has letme knowthat youare standingdownas a memberof the SectorAdvisoryGroup,owing
to youleavingthe BritishFurnishingConfederationAssociationinJune.
I wouldlike tothankyoufor yourwork onthe SectorAdvisoryGroupandthe supportyouhave
given,overmanyyears,toUK exportsduringyourtime atthe BCFA,such as your contribution tothe
successof the BritishBusinessEmbassyatLancasterHouse in2012.
Regards,
Tim
TIM DAVIE
Director Global and CEO BBC Worldwide
+44 (0) 20 8433 3533
sarah.carrington@bbc.com
BBC Worldwide,Television Centre,101 Wood Lane,London,W12 7FA
BBCWorldwide.com
Hi Colin
Thanksfor youremail - needlesstosay,myeverygoodwishiswithyouand I fully
respectyourdecisiontofocuson familyandpersonal ambitions
NaturallyIam sorry to see yougo - you've beenamassive ambassadoranddriver
for the BCFA and that will be sorelymissed.
You are alsoa well-knownindividual - and,asa personality,youwill be missed - but
life isfull of cross-roadsandwe have to understandthattime isa precious
commodity - so adjustmentshave tobe made.
We'll catch up at the nextmeeting,butIhope thatbeyondJune andas your time
and commitmentspermit, youwill stayintouch
Withkindregards
Terry
Terry Barber
Headof Corporate Sales
HypnosContract BedsLimited
Hi Colin
I’m sure I will not be the only one saying what a pleasure it’s been working with you, and I’m
astounded by what you have achieved for both the BCFA and the wider furniture industry.

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I’m sure our paths will cross again, and my sincere best wishes for the future.
Thanks & best regards
Phil Reynolds
General Manager
FIRA - part of the Exova Group
Maxwell Road, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2EW, UK
Hi Colin,
Sorry to hearthat youare movingonfrom the BCFA that will be a biglossto them. You joinedthe
BCFA just as we were takingoverEdmundBell,Idon’tknow whatthe BCFA was like before you
joinedbutithas developedandprogressedsomuchinthe time that youhave beenassociatedwith
it.
Thank youfor all yourhard workand supportthat youhave givento EdmundBell duringyourtime
at the BCFA. On a side note itwouldbe interestingtohearwhattype of consultancy youare
developingmaybe itcouldbe somethingthatwe couldbe interestedinwithyou?
Bestwishesforthe future andI lookforwardto hearingfromyouin the nottoo distantfuture.
Regards
John
JohnAtherton
Managing Director
EdmundBell
Hi Colin
I must say I’m disappointed (for us) as you’re probably the principle reason we’ve remained
as BCFA members for this long.
You’ve done a brilliant job in turning round a somewhat moribund organization into a
thriving relevant cause for the Industry. Well done. You’re successor will have a tough job.
I’m sure we’ll speak before you go but in the meantime good luck.
Richard Blackwell
Sales and Marketing Director
Bisley
Colin
I was sad and surprised to receive your email last night - I thought that you were only 45!
But seriously I have tremendous respect and admiration for the way that you have turned the
BCFA around over the last 8 years, making it in to the brand and the force that is now is in
the furniture industry.

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You have always conducted yourself and operated with complete integrity and impartiality,
and I can honestly say in all the time I have known you I have never heard anyone criticise
you or your actions.
Whoever is to fill your role has a massive pair of shoes to fit, and I certainly would not envy
the task in trying to improve or take the BCFA further on.
Colin, please keep in touch, and hopefully I will see you around
Kind regards
Stephen
StephenJRussell
Sales& MarketingDirector
Pledge OfficeChairs&Edge Design
Hi Colin,
Thank you for your email it sounds like you have exciting challenges ahead and I wish you
well. I am sure you will receive many such personal messages but all the fab work you
undertook whilst @ BCFA has benefitted Ege and I have enjoyed not only you humour but
marveled at the many causes and projects you championed, I hope our paths cross in the
future and if you are attending CDW it would be lovely to share a glass of bubbly and toast
your future endeavours both business and personal .
Kind regards
GillyCharlemagne
National SpecificationSalesManager
ege carpets limited
Colin,
Whilstnotentirelysurprising,thiswasverydisappointingnews.
The BCFA has transformedunderyourmanagement,andyoureallydoleave itina verystrong
position.
Whichcompanyare you movingto,or are yousettingupon yourown?
Speaksoon,
Dan
Dan Wooler
MD
TC Group
Hi Colin,

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Since I have known you it has been a real pleasure to work alongside you at the meetings for
a while and we will all miss and forgive you for your now famous preambles.
You really have made a big difference to the BCFA over the years which is now ready for the
future thanks to you. I wish you the best of luck in your new ventures and hope that we will
keep it touch.
All the best
Jonathan
Jonathan Solk
Solk Limited
Dear Colin,
What a pity! I thought we might have more opportunities to explore Dubai and the kings and
queens of Arabia.
I still hold your little Kangoroo-Portefeuille present in my bags and so I will never forget
you!
All the best wishes for your next projects!
Birgit
Birgit Gebhardt | Trendexpertin
Johnsallee 68
20146 Hamburg
+49-170-9032672
info@birgit-gebhardt.com
www.birgit-gebhardt.com
Dear Colin,
Thank you for your recent email.
The last eight years have gone by very quickly, your hard work and management has
successfully steered the BCFA through difficult times.
I found this quote from a famous Scottish Businessman - Andrew Carnegie:
‘Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself’.
Which in this case is very appropriate.
Good luck and health for the future.
Kind Regards
David
David Harris

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KOBE
INTERIOR DESIGN
Dear Colin,
Thanksfor the message.
It was a pleasure knowingyou.
I wishyouall the bestand especiallyagoodhealthforthe comingyears.Enjoymy friend!
Until we meetagain.
Kindregards,
Lode
Managing DirectorPami.Belgium
Dear Collin
Thisis a sad day forthe BCFA! I thinkyourbootsare goingto be verydifficulttofill.
I justhope that yoursuccessoris as diligentandhardworking,helpful andpassionateabout
the job as youundoubtedly were.
I wishyouthe verybestof luckfor the future andthank youfor the help,advice andsupportyou
have personallygivenme overthe years.
I will keepintouchonLinkedIn.
Warm Regards
Eric.
Eric Mouzourides
Good luck with your future pursuits Colin!
It was always good to see you at the BCFA & IDA events and you are leaving a big pair of
shoes to fill no doubt.
All the best
Caroline
Caroline Cundall
GA DesignGroup
Hi Colin,
Many thanks for the note and it has been great working along side you at the BCFA (and during my
Teknion days prior to FX!)
Wishing you all the best and thanks for all your support.
Best,
Emily

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Editor FX Magazine
Good luckColin
I hope that the change bringseverythingyouwantedfromit.
We shall missyou – it’salwaysgreatworkingoncommitteeswhere the membersactuallytake on
responsibilitiesandactions –and do them, withgoodhumourtoo.Hope to see youaround.
Verybestwishes
Pete
Dr Peter Beele
Technical DevelopmentManager
Mobile: +44 (0) 7768 168928
FIRA - part of the Exova Group
Hi Collin,
Hope you are well. I am not sure you will remember me, 2 years ago, I was applied for
marketing executive position with BCFA. Although I haven't got the position, meeting
you and your association opened me a door into my new career 'Project Management
with BCFA members.
So I just wanted to say Big Thank You.
I wish you all the best.
Kind Regards,
Maria
Hello Colin
It's two years since you gave me my award at New Designers and one I'll never forget.
All the very best with your next post and I'll find you on linkedin,
Best wishes
Judy
Judy Scott BCFA New Designers Award Winner
Sent from my iPhone
Hi Colin,
It was greatworkingwithyouandI reallyenjoyedthe knowledge, professionalismandsense of
humoryou broughtto the FEMB meetings. Hopefullyyouare stayinginthe furniture industryand
our pathswill crossagain. I will certainlykeepintouchthroughLinkedInwithyou.
Bestof luckto youin yourfuture endeavorsandagain,itwasreallygreatworkingwithyouand
gettingtoknowyou throughthe FEMB.

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Bestregards,
DaveJonas | Sr. Consultant - Codes and Approvals | (cell) 616.262.0918 |
Steelcase
Hi Colin,
Thanksfor youremail.I didknowyou were leavingandyouwill be missedbyall!
Hope to see youat the lunchinthe Autumnanywayand we can catch up then.
All bestwishes,
Harriet
Harriet Forde
Harriet Forde Design Ltd
Hi Colin,
Thank youfor yourmessage andall the bestfor yourlife outside of the BCFA.Ihaven’thadmuch
chance to work withyouwhile Ihave beenatVictoria,butI do have fondmemoriesfrommytime at
Brintons.Iwishyouwell inthe future andthankyou for the past.
Take care,
Jon
JonathanStone
VictoriaCarpets
Hi Colin
So this is somewhatthe 'end of an era'. Thank you so much for all the hard work and dedication you've put into
the BCFA , indeed your presence in the industryas a whole will be sorely missed.
We are all very lucky to have enjoyed the privilege of working with and being associated with some excellent
people in this business - manyof whom we are proud to call friends.
Like you, I am staring retirementin the face, so it is very much a time of evaluation and indeed change - I know a
bit of how you mightfeel in that regard
I also appreciate the difficulties you musthave gone through in the recentpastwith your wife's illness - noteasy,
but keep the spirits up and enjoy the time together.
My every good wish Colin,embrace the future and make every day count !
Kind regards
Terry ( Home email
: Barbersofdinton@btinternet.com Home Tel 01722 716811 )

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Terry Barber
Head of Corporate Sales
Hyponos Beds
07860 356991
Dear Colin,
I wish you every success in your future endeavours. You have been a delight to know and
work with and I do hope we stay in touch.
Kindest regards
Zaniz
Zaniz Jakubowski
Member, British Institute ofInterior Design
ZANIZ INTERIORS
VILLA ILICE
Via Ilice 16, Carrara
MS, 54033
Dear Colin
Justa note to expressmythanksforall yourhelpandsupportoverthe lastfew years.BCFA isa trade
organisationthatoffersreal value andpractical supporttoits members,farmore thanmostother
onesI’ve come across,and that’sdownto your effortsandthose of the teamyou’ve builtand
managed.Underitsnewmanagement, itislikelythatLincrustawill become more involvedinBCFA
and itis a shame that youwon’tbe there to see it.
Good luckinall of your newventures,andbestwishesforahealthyandprosperousfuture.
Kindregards
Martin
Lincrusta
First Phase
LesleyOsborne 1st
Directorat Osborne Heath
What an absolute gentlemanyouare,Colin.Will there be anyone goodenoughtofill yourshoes?
Miss youalready.
From: CarolynMitchell [mailto:carolyn_mitchell@wgbcontracts.com]
Sent: 10 June 2015 15:31
To: ColinWatson
Cc: julian.roebuck@gof.co.uk;cr@hammercarpetsuk.com;terry.barber@hypnosbeds.com;
mmiller@knightsbridge-furniture.co.uk;rkm@morganfurniture.co.uk;
alistair.gough@oceedesign.com;JYoung@owhospitality.com;tony.attard@panaz.co.uk;Jannette
Phillips;milan.cvetkovic@vescom.com
Subject:Re: Annual Luncheon
Amazingresponse,andall creditdue toyouand the teamColin,well done toall. Saysalot about
howfar we have come since youjoined.
Carolyn

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Carolyn Mitchell
Group ContractsSalesDirector
Mob: +44 (0) 7718 601127
WalkerGreenbankGroupContracts
Hi Colin,
I’msorry it hastakenso longfor me to write butI’ve beenawaya lotrecentlyeitherworkingoron
holiday.
I justwantedto wishyouall the verybestinwhateveristhe nextchapterof your workinglife andto
say congratulationsonmovingthe BCFA forwardinsomany wayssince youcame on board. You
have seenandhelpedtoinstigate manychangestogetherwithyourgreatteamand the BCFA is a
much more prestigiousandpermanentbodythanitwaswhenyouarrived.I have alwaysfeltthe
greatestaimfor membersisthattheirtrade associationshouldputthemaheadof the competition
whentenderingforworldwideprojects.Iamsure that isbecomingthe case and providing
membershipiscontinuallypoliced,itwill becomeevenmore so.
Personally,it’sbeengreatworkingwithyouandIreallydowishyouall the verybest.
RC
RobertChelsom
ChelsomLighting
Hi Colin
Thanksfor the mail
I have to say youand the BCFA do a fantasticjob,farin excessof whatwe experience from other
bodiesthatare similartoyours,all the bestforthe future
Paul
Paul Daynes | Sales Manager
Toray Textiles Europe Ltd | Crown Farm Way | Forest Town | Mansfield | NG19 0FT | UK
Web: www.ttel.co.uk | Tel: +44 1623 415148 | Mob: +44 7733 300544 | Fax: +44 1623 415070
From: Stuart Taylor[mailto:stuart.taylor@enashaw.co.uk]
Sent: 20 April 2015 12:05
To: ColinWatson
Subject:RE: Leavingthe BCFA
Hi Colin,
Sorry to hearthat youare leavingthe BCFA,Ithinkyouhave done a great joband will be missed!
Hope you findwhatyouare lookingfor?
If I don’tcatch up withyoubefore,All the bestforthe future.

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Kindregards
Stuart
Hi Colin,
It issad newsthat youare leaving. Youhave beenapleasure todeal withandI am sure you will do
verywell indeedinyournextrole.
You will be missed!!
All the bestforthe future andtake care.
Kind regards
Toni Campbell
Sales Director
Musbury Fabrics
Colin
From everyone at Starbank – good luck with your future.
Great to see where the BCFA is at currently under your leadership.
Kind regards
John McCaffrey
Business Development Manager
Starbank Panel Products Ltd
Dear Colin
I have to admit I didn't see this one coming!
I can quite understand your motives though. There comes a time when other priorities have to be
considered and choices need to be made.
Many thanks for all your support and total commitment to making the BCFA a successful organisation.
I've enjoyed working with you and have been proud to be a member of the council.
Very best wishes for your new venture
Kind Regards
Robert
Robert Walton
Agua Fabrics

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Thank you, Colin!
Working with you is a real pleasure for me. So I hope we will meet again sometime.
For the present I wish you all the strength you may need.
Barbara
Barbara Schwaibold, BSO, Germany
Dear Colin,
It is sad to hear that you will be moving on from your role at BCFA which has benefited from
your leadership. I am sure an equally able leader will take over the reins.
It would be good to keep in touch and I wish you all the very best.
Kind Regards
Hasnain Dharamsey
Managing Director
Email: hasnain.dharamsey@fogarty.co.uk | Web: www.fogarty.co.uk
Wishingyoua veryhappyretirementColin –manythanks foryour effortsregardingthe BCFA.
2 x industry“legends”are retiringtogether –it’sJohnFogarty’slastday on Tuesday.
Kind regards,
Chris. Fowler
Director of Design
Bisley
www.bisley.com
Dear Colin
Sorry to hear you are leaving the organisation. I appreciate all your support you have
provided to Ulster Carpets over all those years and the humour!
Wishing you all the best for your future plans and hopefully our paths will cross again.
Kind regards
Elaine
Elaine Patterson
Sales Director

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Thanksfor yourmail Colin
Can I wishyouall the bestin yournextcareerstepand infulfillingyourambitions.
Thanksfor all your helpandadvice overthe last8 years.
Kindregards
Dan
Dan Valovin
Managing Director
Screen Solutions
HI Colin,
Thank youfor lettingme knowColinbutIwill missyourwittyemailsthatoftenbrightenedmyday. I
do hope the newMD graces us withmuchof the same.
I wishyouall the verybestfor the future and perhapsourpathsmay cross again.
Thanks and Best Regards,
RichardMarkall
Managing Director
LGM Limited
Dear Colin
Thank you for the email the BCFA will definitely miss you but I am glad to hear you are following your
ambitions and looking to spend time with your family.
I wish you the very best of luck and no doubt our paths will cross at some point
All the very best
Regards
Liz
Liz Walker
Marketing Manager Orangebox
Colin, sorry to hear you are leaving, but I’m glad you are pursuing other thing you want to do.
Thank you for your service to the industry, and my best wishes for your future.
Regards
Bob
Bob Rhodes
Conformance Manager
International Research, Design + Development

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Herman Miller
Dear Colin,
It will be a very different place without you there, but I wish you all the luck in your new
adventures.
Enjoy, have fun, and I hope you achieve those ambitions.
Best regards,
Lotti
Shaw Contract Group
Good morningColin
Thank youfor youremail.
I wouldlike totake the opportunityof wishingyouthe bestof luckinyour future venturesandalsoa
HUGE thank youfor yoursupportand advice overthe years.
AlthoughLinkshaven’tusedthe BCFA toitsfull potential,we have alwayshadthe comfortof you
beingthere inthe background.
Kindestregardsandplease dokeepin touch.
Deborah
Deborah Tebay-Williams
Links Project Management, Unit 12 Fence Avenue, Macclesfield,Cheshire, SK101LT
Hello Colin
Thanks very much for letting me know. It has always been a pleasure dealing with you
and the new Guy has a hard act to follow. All the best with the future venture and to
your family
Regards
Robert
Roca UK
Dear Colin
It iswithsome sadnesstoreceive youremail todayof yourdecisiontomove onfromthe BCFA.
I appreciate thatwe as a company donot make a regularcontributiontothe BCFA.Unfortunately,
for a large part of youreightyears,the recessionhasplayedasignificantrole inusandmany

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companiesjusttryingtosurvive. However, we have alwaysenjoyedyourindepthmessagesand
observationsonthe world,andmore importantlythatthe BCFA andyou have beenavailable tohelp
us whenneeded.
I thankyou on behalf of Toprail Ltdand offerourbestwishesforall yourfuture businessand
personal opportunities.
Personal regards
Stuart Tong
Toprail Ltd
Dear Colin,
Many thanksfor all youhave done for the BCFA.
I hope we geta stronga force to replace you.
Good luckwiththe newcareer.
Kindregards
David Green
DavidGreenFCA
Director
Target Furniture Limited
Thanksfor lettingme knowColin,
You’ve done a fantasticjobat the BCFA.It was ina verypoor shape 8 yearsago.
Are you off to joinJohn,oris itindependent?
BestWishesetc.
John
JohnIrwin
Chief Executive
Bisley
Hi Colin,
It’sbeena pleasure Colinandwhilstit’ssadtosee youleave I’mhappyfor youmovingontonew
challenges.
All the bestand take care.

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Damian.
DamianRoscoe
DesignDirector
OW Hospitality
Hi Colin,
Sorry to hear that you are leaving the BCFA and thanks for all of your work over the years.
Let me know when you ‘have your feet under the table’ in your new role and it would be
good to catch up at some point.
Kind regards, Stephen.
Stephen Perkins
Vice President
Product Design + Development
Herman Miller Global
Hi Colin,
On behalf of everyonehere atBrave Design,Iwouldjustlike tothankyoufor yourassistance tous
since we became membersof the BCFA.All of the verybestwishestoyouandI hope that all of your
future plansand adventuresbringyouall of the happinessandsuccessthatyoudeserve.
Bestwishes,
Simon
SimonHives
Managing Director
Dear Colin
Sad,newsindeed……butanewchapterbeckonsandI wouldlike towishyouall the verybestinyour
newventure.
I am assumingyouare stayingin textiles? Andhopefullywe will bump intoeach othersomewhere
alongthe line.
Thanksfor all your helpandassistance inthe pastand once again Colinall the verybestforthe
future.
Regards
Bill
Bill Wheelan – Sales Director
THE ISLE MILL – Creative Furnishing Fabric THE HOUSE OF EDGAR – Finest Highlandwear

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Hi Colin
Oh we'll miss you! Thank you so much for all your support these last few years. I think since you
joined the BCFA we've seen it grow and blossom and are proud to be associated.
I wish you every happiness and good luck with all your ambitions! I'm slightly envious.
With every best wish.
AngelaPaterson
MarketingDirector
Tektura
Dear Colin,
Thank youfor supportoverthe years,ithas beengreatlyappreciated.MayI take thisopportunityto
wishyouthe verybestfor the future.
Kindregards
Toby Morris
Director
Newmor
Dear Colin,
It has beenapleasure tohave metyou inthisrole.I appreciate the assistance youhave shown
variousmembersof ourteamwho have contactedyouand I personallyandprofessionallywishyou
all the verybestin yourfuture endeavours.
Kind Regards
Donna Adams
PA to Managing Director
Email: donna.adams@fogarty.co.uk | Web: www.fogarty.co.uk
Dear Colin
I am sure you will be overwhelmed with responses to your letter.
I will be very sorry to see you go, you have been a real asset to the BCFA and helped me on
numerous occasions for which I am very grateful.
I wish you the very best of luck in the future and if you need my help at any time please feel
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Thank you and best wishes
Kind regards
Andy Corbett
Commercial Director
Vitafoam Conversion
07774 145838
Good MorningColin,
If not onlyjustto prove that I have readyour wittyandconsideredemail preambles,Iamwritingto
say thankyoufor what youhave done forFutureglass.
We remainconsciouslyguiltyof notmakingthe mostor puttinginas muchas we shouldhave tothe
BCFA and capitalisingonyourenthusiasmandexpertise.Iamsure that youwill understandthatthe
healthproblems(largelybehind) leave usona consolidatedplatformof growthwith16 yearsof
experience behindus.
Verybestforthe future andthankyou forthe past.
Kind regards
Gareth Phillips
Managing Director
Colin
Bestof Luck
I hope yoursuccessordoesas gooda jobas you have.
Kindregards,
Andrew
Dear Colin,
Sorry to hear you are leaving but 8 years is a good run and the work you have done has been evident
for all to see.
Hope the future is a positive one and wish you all the best in your new role.
Best wishes and I am sure our paths will cross again soon.
Simon
Simon Fleming
Director of Sales
sfleming@morganfurniture.co.uk

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Hi Colin
Thank you for all your support through the years I wish you every success in your new consultancy
role and hope you enjoy your time with your family. Time is very precious and enjoy every moment.
Karen Raffles | European Key Account Manager - Hospitality & Leisure
Altro Ltd
Hi Colin,
We’ve all been employed somewhere before and we’ll almost certainly be employed
somewhere else in the future. I’ve enjoyed working with you and appreciate that you’ve
done an excellent job. I’m a great believer that you should never do a “Moyes”. I’ve always
followed on from incompetents and w*****s so that even I can look good!
Your replacement won’t have that luxury.
Good luck, best wishes and I look forward to seeing you before and in your new role.
Best regards, James
Bute Fabrics
Hi Colin,
Wishing you well in the future, although I feel 50 is way too young to be moving on!
It has been a pleasure knowing you and thank you for the great job you have done.
I sincerely hope that our paths will cross again.
Regards,
Jeff
Select Contract Furniture
Colin,Goodmorning
It’scertainlya greatshame that youhave chosento leave the BCFA butas the sayinggoes,“Time &
Tide waitfor noman”, so I hope youenjoyyournew adventures,andif aspart of those adventures
youeverneeda goodbed,to reston aftera busy dayof exploring,pleasedon’thesitate togive me a
call.
All the verybestforthe future andmanythanksfor all your help.
Kindregards,
Steve

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Steve Truswell
Contract Sales Director
Harrison Spinks Contract Division
Colin,manythanksforyour note.
I am a little surprised,butfullyunderstandyourneedtofulfillafew ambitionsandimportantly
spendtime withyourfamily.
From a JT perspective I’dliketothankyoufor personally championingourmembershipof the BCFA.
My colleaguesare alreadyfullyinvolvedandenjoyingBCFA life alot!!!
On a personal levelIwouldlike tothankyouforbeingpatient!andgenerouswithyourtime and
guidance.
I wishyouand yourfamily,the verybest.
Personal regards,
Darren
Darren Clanford
Creative Director
Johnson Tiles, Harewood Street, Tunstall,
Stoke on Trent, ST6 5JZ
Hi Colin
Really sorry to hear that - you've made a big difference!
Well done on making the brave choice - I'm sure it will be a great decision. Sad we won't
have a little more pre-election commentary!!!
Hope all goes well and hopefully our paths will cross in the future.
Kind regards
Jason
Jason Kenworthy
CEO
SMD Textiles
Hi Colin
I am sorry to hear that but I wish you and your family all the best for the future and if you
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Thanks for the great job that you have done at the BCFA I will miss your whit that is for
sure!
Kind regards,
Ian Tatnell
Managing Director
Sekers Fabrics Ltd.
Dear Colin,
Sorry to hearthisnews,butthankyou foryour excellenttenure atthe BCFA.
We’re relativelynewmembersandstill have togetthe mostfromthe Association(our faultentirely,
b.tw.),butyouhave shapedan organisationthatcouldhelptoguide usinthe minefieldthatis
contract furniture sales.
I’msure thatwhateveryouplanto do nextwill receive yourfullandbestattentions,soI’ll keepan
eye onthe mediaformore news! Are youheadingupa new ‘BraveheartParty’tochallenge the SNP
north of the border?
All the best,
Peter
PeterHearn
Managing Director
Greengate
Hi Colin,
Sorry to hear you are leaving the BCFA. You can be very proud of where you have managed
to get this organisation over the last few years. Above all you have always managed to
succeed with an extremely pleasant approach.
Wishing you well for your future challenges.
Kind regards
Peter
Peter Broennimann
Sales Director
Silent Gliss Ltd
Sent from my iPhone
Dear Colin,
Thanks for the message. Although we don't have that much contact with the BCFA, we have
had enough to make me firmly believe that you have done a great deal of good.

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I wish you all the very best fulfilling your remaining ambitions.
Kind regards
Charles
Charles Nicholson
Managing Director
The Contract Chair Company
Dear Colin,
I cannot believe it is 8 years!
You are so right about time and if you are able to spend precious moments with family and
fulfilling ambitions/ticking the bucket list you should do so.
You leave the BCFA in a good position thanks to your efforts but I worry that we will lose
and miss your humorous emails.
I wish you good health and success in your future endeavours.
Best regards
Richard
Richard Ansell
Chairman
Wagstaff Interiors Group
Colin,
Sad to hearthe news – youhave providedgoodandstrongleadershipandIappreciate the workyou
have done withthe BCFA. I wishyouall the bestinthe achievementof yourambitionsandwill miss
your interestingwordseachmonth.
Have a goodlife andthankyou foraddingto my enjoymentoverthe lastyears.
Sue.
Sue Spurgeon
Managing Director
Skopos Design Limited
Hi Colin,
I am so sorry to hearthat youare leavingthe BCFA.
It has beenagreat pleasure workingwithyouonthe few occasionsoverthe yearswhere ourpaths
have crossedsuch as whenLugopartneredwiththe BCFA sponsoringYoungDesignersandlastyear
lecturingtogetheratBCU.
My sincerestbestwishesforwhateveryouchoose topursue goingforward.
Overrecentyearsyouhave certainlymade the BCFA a far more proactive organizationsince
assumingyourrole as MD. Those proactive initiativeshave addedweight,evenduringthe most
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isdeservingof membershipfeesfromcompanieslikeLugoevenwhenourmarketingbudgetswere
underseverestscrutiny.
The verybestof luckfor the future fromall at thisend.
Kindestregards,
Lee
Lee Marvin
Group ManagingDirector
Lugo Group Europe
Good luck Colin I wish you every success and you leave behind a flourishing BCFA. Well
done.
John
John Harrison
Managing Director
WestonHammer
Hi Colin
Sorry to hearthat but time isprecious,andmore soare ambitionsandfamily.
Good luckwithyourfuture activitiesandthankyouforyour invaluableworkandsupportoverthe 8
years.
BestWishes.
Jason
Jason Bloom
Shackletons
Dear Colin,
Many thanksfor all your supportthese years,Iam sure youwill be missed.Iwishyouthe bestonall
your newendeavors.
BestRegards,
Alex
Alex Ledger
HermanMiller

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Hi Colin,
Congratulations & Good Luck with your new ventures and thank you for the support and hospitality
you have shown me whilst I have been at Hansgrohe. Funnily enough, I've been here eight years and
the time has just flown by!
I hope we'll see you at the summer drinks to wish you well in the future.
Best
Ben
Ben Reed
Project Sales Manager
Hansgrohe
Wishing you all the luck in the world Colin! Hope your successor is as dedicated as you!!
Best wishes
Heather Baskerville
Sales Director
Craftwood
Deeply gutted!
Sorry to lose your direction and strategic guidance for the BCFA.
I sincerely wish you every success, I am sure you will thrive in your new role.
Kindest regards
Michael
Michael Holmes
Commercial Director
Boss Design
Sent from my iPhone
Dear Colin,
I will be sorry to see you leave the BCFA I think you have done an excellent job!
I wish you all the best for the future in whatever you do!
Kind Regards
Simon
Simon Richards
Sales Director
Burgess

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Hi Colin,
Thank youverymuch forlettingusknowof your plans.
Time isindeedpreciousandIhope yougetto spenditwiselyandhave muchfunwhilst fulfilling
otherambitions.
You have beenhelpfultousColinandare alwayswelcome inKinningParkanytime.
Take care
John
JohnFulton
ClaremontCentre
Hi Colin,
Sorry to hearthat youare movingon,but I justwantedtowishyouall the verybest inyour future
projects.
Andof course to thankyou - and congratulate you – for all that you have done forthe BCFA overthe
years…
You are alsoquite correctthat time isfar too preciousacommodity – somethingthatwe wouldall
do well toremember.
All the verybest!
Kindregards,
Ralph
RalphHearnshaw
International SalesDirector
Bisley
Hi Colin ,
Good to see you last night - what a fantastic evening !!! Well done to you and your team
once again !!!
Just a short note to express thanks for all you have done in the BCFA. You certainly will
leave your stamp and I wish you all the very best for what lies ahead.
I look forward to watching out for news of what you get involved with next.
With kind regards
Kevin Swart
Head of Hotel projects
The Fine Bedding Company

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Hi Colin,
Bestof luckfor the future.Thankyoufor visitingupandbringingFrankliteonboard.
Kind regards,
Mark Lissauer
Franklite Limited
Colin,
Best wishes for the future and many thanks for your efforts over the years leading
the organisation.
Will miss you at the FIRA Furniture Forums.
Kind Regards,
Andrew Lee
Managing Director
Lee & Plumpton Ltd