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BRIEF HISTORY
Husband and wife team, Frank and Sue Edwards set up Acorn Saddlery, in 1985. The first location was in a small street in South Molton. However, as the business has expanded three times over the years we are now trading from a high street location, with fully equipped workshop, offering an on-site repair and after sales service.
The business has now progressed in to making its own range of hunting and shooting accessories, supplying all parts of the world with high quality leather work.
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FRANK EDWARDS
Frank has grown up in a family all interested in horses and it seemed a natural move to go in to saddlery after leaving school. He completed a five year apprenticeship, combined with training at Wimbledon College, London, whereupon Frank received his Master Saddler's Certificate.
Frank has gained some 20 years experience in the trade, making individual items to order, such as shooting accessories; hunting equipment and general saddlery.
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SUSAN EDWARDS
Susan deals with the day to day running and administration of the business, including the accounts and bookwork. Over the years she has been trained under the watchful eye of her husband and is now a qualified Master Saddler. She assists Frank in repairing saddles and is also involved in making new saddles and bridlework to order.
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ALISON FORD
Alison is Frank's sister and has been with Acorn Saddlery since its early days. She is our head machinist as well as Shop Manageress and customer liaison, dealing with stock control; individual and special orders together with promoting new and innovative products. Her speciality is in the making of our 'quick loader' cartridge bags and gun slips.
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MILLIE EDWARDS
Frank's mother joined approximately three years ago. She deals with the repairing and manufacturing of horse rugs and blankets. She also assists with serving customers in the shop. She is also our Head Cleaner!
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CAROL HAYES
Our most recent recruit, coming from a strong sporting background. Carol competes locally and nationally in team chases and point to points and has gained some success in recent years. She is our Head Shop Assistant.
Carol deals with hand-cutting and preparation of leatherwork, as well as hand-stitching and creating small individual items. She also deals with the workshop diary, and administers the 'repair' side of the business.
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