Barrow Clark Furnishers (along with Downtown Accessories) are one of several businesses working in collaboration with The Voice North Devon in supporting charities and good causes to bring local North Devon children some Christmas cheer.

Would you like to be a part of this too? Please visit Barrow Clark Furnishers or another donation business and kindly donate new toys to help put a smile on a local child’s face this Christmas.

Find out more here - https://www.thevoicefm.co.uk/toy-appeal-2023/

Barrow Clark are proud to support Adam Tobin, a local North Devon talent, who is a Great Britain Gymnast.
Adam has been a Youth Champion, 2023 British Gymnast champion and part of the Great Britain gymnast team that recently came third at the European Championship.

Please support Adam:
https://instagram.com/adam_tobin_?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.facebook.com/adam.tobin.77

A lucky Barrow Clark customer has just won two VIP tickets to watch Jody Medland’s latest play, Silo, running this June at both The Plough Arts Centre (15-16 June) and The Queen’s Theatre (23-25 June). 

Delighted winner Dr. Claudia Stanley scooped the winning tickets through a competition run by Barrow Clark Furnishers, who are always keen to support the local community.

Jody presented the winning tickets to Claudia and Aimee Stanley, joined by Barrow Clark’s Assistant Store Manager, David Wright, who said, “It’s fantastic to give something back to one of our lovely customers whilst supporting a real local talent like Jody.”

Dr. Stanley will be attending the show with her daughter Aimee and will be presented with a copy of Spectrum, an anthology of plays that includes Silo, which will be signed by Jody and the cast.

Barrow Clark are pleased to be supporting local writer and director Jody Medland with his most recent work. Jody is a playwright from North Devon who also runs Pen Work Media. Find out more by visiting: www.penworksmedia.co.uk 

Silo

For Further Information:

Jody Medland – Director and Writer – Silo - jody@penworksmedia.co.uk | M: +44 (0) 773 136 1264

Barrow Clark are pleased to be supporting local writer and director Jody Medland with his most recent work, a one act play titled Silo, which is soon to be performed at both The Plough Arts Centre and The Queen's Theatre.

Jody is a playwright from North Devon who also runs Pen Work Media. Find out more by visiting: www.penworksmedia.co.uk

To purchase tickets, please see:
www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/silo-jody-medland
www.theatrefest.co.uk/program/show/0457f8d1-acfc-4188-b28e-d0feadee09b7

Local North Devon Hospice fundraising hero Max Woosey was recently photographed, still in his sleeping bag, being carried back to his home to finally enjoy a good night's sleep in his newly gifted bed from Barrow Clark Furnishers.

After finishing his epic three-year charity camp-out, it was finally time for Max to receive his gift of a brand new bed from local family bed specialists Barrow Clark Furnishers. Brothers Rich and Rob and cousin Freddie Barrow, helped Max move from sleeping bag to a luxury pocket sprung mattress and hideaway base.

Known to millions as ‘The Boy in the Tent,’ Max has inspired people of all ages with his fundraising initiative, which was inspired by the care North Devon Hospice gave to his friend and neighbour, Rick Abbot. Max’s dedication has captured the hearts and minds of people near and far who have supported his journey, including Chief Scout Bear Grylls, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a host of celebrities such Jonny Wilkinson, Owen Farrell, the Exeter Chiefs, Carol Vorderman, Jeremy Vine, Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Dermot O’Leary and Little Mix to name a few! Max has even appeared in the iconic Beano magazine, been awarded a gold Blue Peter Badge, won a Pride of Britain award, and was named in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List with the British Empire Medal.

Click here to see Max in the Barrow Clark showroom enjoying picking his new bed!

Barrow Clark Furnishers, a local family-run business based in Barnstaple, felt moved by Max’s efforts and wanted to make sure that when he returned to his bedroom it was extra comfortable. Director Rob Barrow explained: “Over the years we have supported the incredible North Devon Hospice whenever we can. We know that the hospice are reliant on local support, however big or small. As a local family we have also been following Max’s adventures on the news and you cannot help but be inspired and applaud this young man. We felt that Max has been ‘paying it forward’ for some time now and it was time that he receives his own reward. So, we reached out and we are delighted to be able to bless Max with his own brand new, super comfy storage bed.”

Of the gift, Max said: “It was really cool to pick out my own brand-new bed! I’ve slept for over 1,000 nights on a camping mat, so it might take me a while to get used to a proper bed again, but I am looking forward to it. Thanks so much to Barrow Clark for thinking of me. I loved going round the showroom to try out all the beds and mattresses to find the right one. I know that my first night back in my bedroom will be a comfy one.”

Rob Barrow added: “It is our pleasure to give Max a great night’s sleep after his incredible efforts over the last three years. We are also proud to be donating two top-end mattresses for the beds in North Devon Hospice’s family room. It means that when relatives come to visit their loved ones at the hospice, they will be able to have a comfortable rest. We hope this will be of help at such a difficult time for the families involved.”

Related links:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBoyInTheTent
https://www.instagram.com/the_boy_in_the_tent/
https://twitter.com/TheBoyInTheTent

North Devon Hospice - https://www.northdevonhospice.org.uk

Barrow Clark Furnishers – Family Owned and Run | Established 1965

https://www.barrowclark.com/

Family members visiting North Devon Hospice are now able to rest in more comfort, while remaining close to their loved ones, thanks to a donation from Barrow Clark Furnishers. Two brand new beds were gifted to the hospice for their relatives’ room, which allows family members to stay overnight in order to spend as much time as possible with patients being cared for on the hospice’s bedded unit.

Click here to watch the delivery in action!

Staff nurse, Sam Hood, said that looking after the wellbeing of family members is a crucial part of hospice care. “These beds help us provide an extra level of care and support. We believe in being there for all the family, so it’s really important to help those who are visiting their loved ones at the hospice to be able to rest. It can be a difficult time, but thanks to our relatives’ room and these brand-new beds, families can be close to their loved ones and make even more memories.”

North Devon Hospice cares for local people affected by a life-limiting illness like cancer. When someone becomes particularly poorly, patients can come for a stay on the hospice’s bedded unit, to bring pain and other symptoms under control. Most people return home again, to continue their journey with hospice support in their own homes, although some choose to spend their final days at North Devon Hospice, where dignified care is provided around the clock.

Nurse Sam said the beds have already helped families remain close together at such a difficult time. “One local family have used the beds this week, so they don’t have to spend time travelling in and out. It is such a privilege to be able to offer them a beautiful room to rest in, complete with new beds to get some precious sleep. This has helped the family be close to each other for longer, and it was lovely to see them spending so much time together and making the most of every moment.”

She added, “We want to say a big thank you to Barrow Clark Furnishers for this very generous donation. These beds are going to make a big difference, providing much-needed comfort and rest to local families during really difficult times.”

 Barrow Clark are long-standing supporters of North Devon Hospice, and this is the latest show of generosity from the family-run firm. “It’s an absolute pleasure to support this amazing charity, which does so much for so many people,” said company director, Rob Barrow. “The relatives’ room is vital for friends and family wishing to be close to their loved one at a very delicate time. It’s an absolute privilege to be able to support the hospice with new beds for this amazing room.”


Related links:
North Devon Hospice - https://www.northdevonhospice.org.uk

Barrow Clark Furnishers – Family Owned and Run | Established 1965 https://www.barrowclark.com/

Max Woosey, 'The Boy in the Tent', on his new bed from Barrow Clark Furnishers, with Director Rob Barrow.

Max Woosey will end his epic three-year charity camp-out on April 1st, and thanks to the generosity of a local family business, he will be sleeping in style when he finally comes in from the cold. After raising £750,000 for North Devon Hospice by camping in his garden since the start of Covid lockdowns, when Max returns to his bedroom he will have a brand-new comfy bed to sleep in, courtesy of Barrow Clark Furnishers.

Known to millions as 'The Boy in the Tent,' Max has inspired people of all ages with his fundraising initiative, which was inspired by the care North Devon Hospice gave to his friend and neighbour, Rick Abbot. Max's dedication has captured the hearts and minds of people near and far who have supported his journey, including Chief Scout Bear Grylls, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a host of celebrities such as Jonny Wilkinson, Owen Farrell, the Exeter Chiefs, Carol Vorderman, Jeremy Vine, Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Dermot O'Leary and Little Mix to name a few! Max has even appeared in the iconic Beano magazine, been awarded a gold Blue Peter Badge, won a Pride of Britain award, and was named in the Queen's New Year's Honours List with the British Empire Medal.

Barrow Clark Furnishers, a local family-run business based in Barnstaple, felt moved by Max's efforts and wanted to make sure that his first night back in his bedroom was extra comfortable. Director Rob Barrow explained: "Over the years we have supported the incredible North Devon Hospice whenever we can. We know that the hospice are reliant on local support, however big or small. As a local family we have also been following Max's adventures on the news and you cannot help but be inspired and applaud this young man. We felt that Max has been 'paying it forward' for some time now and it was time that he received his own reward. So, we reached out and we are delighted to be able to bless Max with his own brand new, super comfy storage bed."

Of the gift, Max said: "It was really cool to pick out my own brand-new bed! I've slept for over 1,000 nights on a camping mat, so it might take me a while to get used to a proper bed again, but I am looking forward to it. Thanks so much to Barrow Clark for thinking of me. I loved going round the showroom to try out all the beds and mattresses to find the right one. I know that my first night back in my bedroom will be a comfy one."

Rob Barrow added: "It is our pleasure to give Max a great night's sleep after his incredible efforts over the last three years. We are also proud to be donating two top-end mattresses for the beds in North Devon Hospice's family room. It means that when relatives come to visit their loved ones at the hospice, they will be able to have a comfortable rest. We hope this will be of help at such a difficult time for the families involved."

Stephen Roberts, Chief Executive of North Devon Hospice, added: "Max has been a true hospice hero and we will always be so grateful for all he has achieved. It is so lovely for Barrow Clark to offer this gift to him, as well as offering even more support to the hospice at the same time. Our message to everyone is that they can help Max go out with a bang, with a donation to his fundraising page to celebrate his final camp-out. Right now, North Devon Hospice is supporting more people than ever before. So, if we are to meet this demand and help everyone who needs our care, we need more wonderful support like this. Providing dignity and comfort to local people in their final days, weeks and months is only possible with your support. Donate at justgiving.com/max-woosey1."

Max's final camp-out will take the form of an all-day festival on April 1st in the unique setting of Broomhill Sculpture Garden, just a few miles from his house. It will give everyone the chance to not only enjoy themselves with great music and entertainment, but also show their appreciation to Max and the difference he's made to the lives of those cared for by North Devon Hospice. Tickets are on sale now at https://broomhill-estate.com/events/whats-on/maxs-festival-camp-out/

Related links:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBoyInTheTent
https://www.instagram.com/the_boy_in_the_tent/
https://twitter.com/TheBoyInTheTent

North Devon Hospice - https://www.northdevonhospice.org.uk
Broomhill Sculpture Gardens - https://broomhill-estate.com/sculpture-gardens/

Barrow Clark Furnishers – Family Owned and Run | Established 1965
https://www.barrowclark.com/

Barrow Clark Furnishers are excited to announce two new arrivals thanks to the help of Taw Garages Barnstaple.

As long-standing local family businesses, we have worked together to grow the Barrow Clark delivery fleet with a stunning 22 Plate Ford Transit Luton Van; along with a new Ford Transit Custom Light Goods Vehicle for DownTown Accessories, Barrow Clark’s growing gift and accessory department.

Richard Barrow, Manager of www.DownTownAccessories.com, worked closely with Taw Sales Executive Jon Burnell to select the right specification for both the Barrow Clark and the new DownTown Accessories delivery vehicles. Richard Barrow commented, “for us, it is critical that we have the correct vehicle for the varied roads and terrain we face with deliveries across the country. From small country lanes, to bustling city streets, our vehicles need to be reliable and adaptable. Jon was excellent with his service; very knowledgeable and was able to source us a custom cab to allow us to transport furniture of all sizes”.

Barrow Clark Managing Director Robert Barrow added, “It is so important that local people and local businesses support one another and appreciate each other’s expertise and service. We never take for granted our customers and count it as a privilege as customers trust us with their important purchases. We are very grateful for the high service levels that Mark Brend and the Taw Garage team have provided to us and we are very pleased with our two new vehicles”.

Related links:-

Barrow Clark Furnishers have this past September celebrated our Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary. Est. 1965. As part of these celebrations our existing loyal and also new customers were entered into a Prize Draw with amazing prizes.

Further Prize Draw winners to be announced soon - watch this space on our Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/barrow.clark

Woolacombe Bay Hotel is a luxury four star hotel in one of the most enviable positions in England. Overlooking one of the finest beaches in Europe, they have 64 glorious bedrooms, six acres of landscaped grounds, and direct access to three miles of beautiful, golden sands.

Life here combines the timeless elegance of days gone by, with all of the special touches that you would expect from a luxury four star hotel. Woolacombe Bay hotel has it all…everything you could wish for from a luxury hotel in North Devon.

www.woolacombe-bay-hotel.co.uk

www.barrowclark.com

Furnishing experts for 50 years. Est. 1965

North Devon Gazette, Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Barrow Clark Furnishers have this past September celebrated our Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary. Est. 1965.

As part of these celebrations we had a special week of unique promotions throughout the shoowroom for one week and our existing loyal and also new customers were entered into a Prize Draw with amazing local prizes to be won.

Read more by following this link to article by Tony Gussin: http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?eid=10277893-0d4a-4833-8350-5fc90a8cd64b

A Cat has had a lucky escape thanks to the quick thinking and caring actions of a local delivery team.

Rich and Freddie Barrow of Barrow Clark Furnishers Barnstaple, were undertaking a furniture delivery in Buckland Brewer when unknown to them, 'Princess', a 5 year old tabby cat, was more than a little curious and ventured into the opened Barrow Clark delivery van. Rich and Freddie Barrow finished their delivery to Princess’s neighbour in Buckland Brewer, locked up the van and drove nearly 5 miles to their next delivery in Torrington New Street.

Freddie Barrow had the shock of his life as he unlocked the van and unrolled the van shutter doors to see Princess leap out, run straight into Torrington New Street, darting everywhere as she did not know where she was. Cars in Torrington slowed down and after some commotion Rich Barrow then calmly coaxed Princess over to him and he managed to pick the cat up and put her in the front cab, safe from passing traffic. The Barrow Clark team noted Princess had a collar on and realised that their new van mascot was from the neighbour of their previous delivery back in Buckland Brewer!

After finishing their Torrington delivery, Rich and Freddie drove Princess back to Buckland Brewer; and after her 10mile round trip, Princess was back in her familiar surroundings!

Princesses owner Kat Harvey of Tuckers Park Buckland Brewer commented, "I was at work and suddenly saw all these missed calls on my phone and then a text message from the drivers telling me what had happened to Princess! I am so grateful that they returned her safely. It is nice to know that people do care for animals especially when so many go missing. I am very grateful to both Rich and Freddie”.

Rich Barrow commented, "Most people have a dog in their car or van, but for that morning we had a cat!” Joking aside, we are just pleased that Princess is ok and home safe”.

North Devon Journal, Thursday, September 18, 2014

This week Barrow Clark featured in a Luxurious coastal homes and country houses feature in the new North Devon Journal Exclusive Property supplement.

In this article titled 'What to consider when furnishing your home', Rob Barrow discusses Top Tips to consider when furnishing a property. These include, How to browse and speak to a passionate sales team, planning ahead, being open minded, and to not be afraid to mix styles.

Read more by following this link:
http://issuu.com/dawnborg/docs/exclusiveproperty

North Devon Journal, October 17, 2013

Barrow Clark Furnishers have proudly sponsored Braunton Football Club by presenting the current men’s first team with a brand new football kit, all thanks to the lasting friendship and history between the Barrow, Clark and Maynard families and their ties to the great Braunton Village.

Sparked from former Braunton Goalkeeper Chris Egner’s facebook post of a youth team photograph some 21years ago which was sponsored by Barrow Clark Furnishers with current Director featured as a player. Mark Harris, Braunton FC First Team Manager, spoke with Rob Barrow and gave the opportunity for Barrow Clark to sponsor the club.

North Devon Journal, Thursday, October 11, 2012

Barnstaple store Barrow Clark Furnishers, a third-generation family business based in Bear Street, has won first place in its category in the annual Association of Independent Stores (AIS) awards.

AIS is the largest non-food buying group I the UK and enables independent businesses to source products and services in the same way as multiple store groups.

Each year the AIS asks its 171 suppliers to the rate independent stores against strict criteria of business processes and standards. In 2010 Barrow Clark Furnishers was rated third in its category, but in 2012 was rated first.

"It was a pleasant surprise to come third place nationally two years ago, but to now be awarded first place is truly an honour" said director Rob Barrow. "On behalf of the family and the Barrow Clark team, I would like to thank all our customer and friends for their continued custom and support."

Barrow Clark Furnishers, in partnership with Joynson Holland Furniture, have brought some early Christmas cheer with the gift of a luxury rise and recline electric chair to North Devon Hospice.

The chair will be used in the Day Hospice lounge, to allow patients to relax in comfort and also get up with ease. Day Hospice nurse, Maggie Berry, said: “This is a really generous gift, and certainly adds to the comfortable atmosphere that we try to create at Day Hospice. Patients come and spend the day with us and they really enjoy the welcoming environment we provide. They go home at the end of the day often feeling a whole lot better than when they arrived. We are very grateful for this gift, and I know it will get a great deal of use.”

Robert Barrow of Barrow Clark Complete Furnishers said: “We are delighted to be donating a chair to such a wonderful, caring and essential cause. North Devon Hospice is a fantastic charity which has blessed so many people. Lives have been touched because of the dedication, love and care of the hospice team and this is just a small contribution which we hope will help patients and their families”.

The chair, produced by Joynson Holland, has been donated as part of a nationwide scheme, where 100 chairs will be distributed to charities across the country. It is of the highest quality to offer maximum benefit, as Managing Director of Joynson Holland, Mark Symes, explained. “Our products have been designed to bring maximum comfort and assistance at affordable prices, and are available from Barrow Clark Furnishers, who are a local and trusted retailer”, he said.
Ali Hunt, North Devon Hospice’s Head of Fundraising, said that gifts to the hospice come in all shapes and sizes, and are all very much appreciated. “We need the support of the community in many different ways in order to provide our essential services. Whether that is fundraising efforts, volunteering your time, or even providing generous gifts like this from Barrow Clark. The chair will be a fantastic addition to our Day Hospice lounge and will be used by patients every week.”

People in the photo: Kevin Maynard, Barrow Clark Carpet & Flooring Manager, Rob Barrow, the chair and Neal Lancaster, Caretaker from North Devon Hospice

Mr & Mrs Davis from Barnstaple were picked at random from approximately a thousand entries of customers who made the effort to come to Barrow Clark’s first two sale days.

Mr Davis commented, “I couldn’t believe it when I had the call from Mr Barrow! We never seem to win draws, but here we’re with £1000 worth of furniture!”

Barrow Clark Furnishers, a family owned and run store since the mid 1960’s, held a furniture disposal sale to make way for new displays.

Robert Barrow, a Company Director, commented, “The £1000 shopping spree was a way of us thanking our customers for their loyalty and ongoing support. We were delighted with customer response to our event and thank all those who attended”.

Barrow Clark Furnishers, has fought off stiff competition to pick up third place in their furniture category in the Association of Independent Stores (AIS) Annual Member of the Year Award. Barrow Clark Furnishers were voted third place nationally by their suppliers who mark them on a number of strict criteria.

Barrow Clark Furnishers are a third generation family business based in Bear Street, Barnstaple. Originally based in Braunton during the Mid 1960’s, Barrow Clark supplies middle, to top-end furniture including; beds, sofas, chairs, dining & bedroom furniture, carpets/flooring, curtains and much more.

Rob Barrow, a Director of Barrow Clark Furnishers commented; “To be awarded Third place Member of the Year 2010 in our furniture category is a fantastic achievement and we thank all our customers for their continued support and custom along with all our staff for their care and attention. To be honest, the Award came completely out of the blue! We were not trying to win an award which makes it even more special”.

AIS is the largest non food buying group in the country and allows Independent businesses such as Barrow Clark, to source products and services on a scale as if they were a national multiple store. Rob Barrow explained; “AIS is fantastic for both the consumer and the retailer. Barrow Clark benefit from remaining a completely independent business, owned and run by our family, while at the same time being able to join with other businesses to negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers to create and supply the right products at the right price”.
The AIS Award recognises the level and quality of service along with the professionalism delivered by members and Barrow Clark Furnishers were given the vote by the 150 strong supplier base. Euan Kelway-Bamber Merchandise Director at AIS presented the award and commented, “I am delighted to present this award to Barrow Clark Furnishers, as it reflects the very high esteem with which they are held by their suppliers and the importance Barrow Clark place on establishing strong, loyal and trusting relationships. By looking after their suppliers, they will surely look after Barrow Clark and enable them to meet the promises that they make to their customers. Our congratulations to the Barrow Clark team".

Rob Barrow added, “We are really touched to receive such an accolade. We are passionate about furniture and look to work with our suppliers to deliver customers the quality they expect and it is an honour to be recognised in doing this”.

Euan Kelway-Bamber went on to add, “To achieve this award illustrates just how service orientated and professional Barrow Clark continues to be”.            

North Devon Journal, Thursday, December 23, 2010

A Barnstaple man who was living rough during rough during some of the coldest weather for a generation has been saved by a kindly benefactor. Lee Stone, 20, said he slept for the two weeks in a freezing hut on the Tarka Trail between Barnstaple and Bickington with just a blanket for warmth. He was rescued by local man Chris Barrow, who gave Lee shelter, food – and hope.

"It was horrible. I found it very hard to sleep because I was shivering so much" Lee told the Journal. "I barely ate. I visited several cafes to ask for the occasional glass of water but they soon got annoyed with me and told me to get lost. After two weeks of living like this I was very weak and felt sick all the time."

One morning, Chris, the director of Barrow Clark furniture shop in Bear Street, walked by.

Lee said: "Chris lives in a house near the hut where I was sleeping and walks his dogs along the cycle path most morning. He took an interest in me and asked me how I’d got into this situation. He took me in for four days and gave me a bed and plenty of food. He was extremely kind to me."

Chris said: "Lee had clearly has a rough time and was in a very vulnerable state. As a Christian I believe you should help people in need. Living so near to the Tarka Trail I have come across quite a few homeless people seeking shelter there and have built up a list of contacts who offer assistance."

Chris helped Lee find temporary accommodation at the Freedom Centre in Barnstaple, a Christian social project. He also put Lee in touch with housing officers at North Devon Council, who secured him a room in a house share and found him a cleaning job at Chivenor.

Lee said: "I’ve gone from having nothing to having accommodation and a job in a matter of days. I never could have done this without the kind help of Chris and I want to say a massive thank you to him. He has turned my life around."

"I would also like to thank the staff at North Devon Council and Sodexo for their belief in me."

Chris added: "Lee is a thoroughly pleasant and genuine lad. It was a pleasure to offer him a helping hand. I’d like to think anyone would have done the same."