Chris Bowles

Chartered Accountant for small/medium sized businesses at Reach Accountancy and rather likes being one too! Loves a bit of sport...

[HLTCO @HLTCO]

I often see people on here from outside the football bubble bemoaning the fact that so many millions of people are obsessed with the game when there are “more important things” going on but without the release that football offers, so many would feel utterly lost and hopeless.

We all know it doesn’t “matter” in the grand scheme of things but that’s the beauty of it. Allowing yourself to care about something so deeply which you have no tangible control over, alongside hundreds of thousands of people who feel the same way as you? That’s the good stuff.

Football is the ultimate form of escapism, the opium of the masses, the opportunity to suspend the realities of life; bills, relationship problems or a job you hate and give yourself over to something which provokes a sense of childlike wonder and hope simultaneously.

Ask Palace, Newcastle, Tottenham, Bologna or Napoli fans from this season alone if the feelings and emotions they’ve had are matched by anything in normal life? I’m pretty sure their collective response would be a unanimous “no”. That doesn’t make them fools, it doesn’t act as a measure of their intelligence, it simply means they’ve allowed their minds to care about something greater than themselves in a wholehearted and emotionally vulnerable way, which I happen to think is what life is all about.

Supporting a football club is an exercise in perseverance and faith for 95% of us; those who choose to pour cold water on why that’s so important while the rest of modern society is so geared towards misery are missing the point.

Thanks for reading my ramblings. ❤️

[Bristol City FC @BristolCity]

ABSOLUTE SCENES. 🤯

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

Really good, event! Excellent informative talks by both @JoelSebCampbell and @OMIsobelleB at @OldMillAFP. Lovely to see you @Helen_Lacey and so many others too 😊

[Helen Lacey @Helen_Lacey]

Great talk by @JoelSebCampbell arranged by the @OldMillAFP thank you @Chrissy_B68

[Bristol City FC @BristolCity]

See you tomorrow. ❤️

[George Camp ⚒ @WestHamWilstead]

If anyone is interested, I filmed their goal which came from our own FK, going backwards. This was an easy opportunity to put the ball in the box. Instead, went backwards, lumped it, lost it, conceded.
There is your Moyes ball.

[Bristol City FC @BristolCity]

Woke up this morning feeling fine... 🎶

[PDC Darts @OfficialPDC]

THE BEST LEG OF ALL TIME! 🤯🔥

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN MISSES D12 FOR A NINE-DARTER, AND THEN SMITH PINS A PERFECT LEG HIMSELF!

ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS YOU'LL EVER SEE IN SPORT.

[PDC Darts @OfficialPDC]

DARTING DESTINY FULFILLED 🏆

Michael Smith is the Champion of the World!

He wins the 2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship, beating Michael van Gerwen 7-4 in one of the greatest finals we have ever witnessed at Ally Pally!

Absolutely incredible 👏

#WCDarts | Final

[PDC Darts @OfficialPDC]

SMITH IS THE CHAMPION! 🏆

Michael Smith has done it! He defeats Nathan Aspinall 16-5 in the final of the Cazoo Grand Slam of Darts.

Just look at that reaction!

#GSOD | Final
📺 https://t.co/iVFvdc03lj

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

Lovely end of the day social catch up between accountants/financial planners at @OldMillAFP and local lawyers, Chubb Bulleid. Great to see such a number of younger professionals joining, the shall we say, more seasoned campaigners! #relationships #relaxed

[Old Mill @OldMillAFP]

Are you a landlord? Check out @OMAmyChapman's advice following legal and taxation changes in the residential sector. https://t.co/n7I5UUQWN0

[Isobelle Bristol @OMIsobelleB]

Very exited to be representing @OldMillAFP at my first #Xerocon not like any other conference I’ve attended before! #futureofaccounting #forwardthinking

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

@OldMillAFP joint Mendips #property event with Chubb Bulleid, with Copper and Tanner speaking too. Very informative with some key tips to consider. Take advice from the experts and take it early! @OMAmyChapman #tax #accounting

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

#business #growth tips mixed in with some meringue making (as you do!) at @OldMillAFP joint business breakfast this morning with @Barclays and @rocketmakers at the @BathandWest Great, informative and relaxed event @OMIsobelleB

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

Want to grow your business or pick up some useful tips on running it, then this breakfast event is just for you! #business #growing #businesstips

[Old Mill @OldMillAFP]

Come and join us for breakfast to meet some like-minded business owners and professionals as well as hearing what our experts have to say on growing your business in turbulent times.

https://t.co/bZBrYiW8WR

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

If you are in the #Mendips and you qualify, this is worth considering. Time to register your interest is short though - to 11th October. Speak to us at @OldMillAFP for help if needed #grants

[Old Mill @OldMillAFP]

If you're a business owner in Mendip, you have until 11 October to make use of the Business Revitalisation Grant - a discretionary grant fund to assist businesses to adapt and revitalise to meet the challenges and opportunities of the emerging economy

https://t.co/1PMoiVQfeC

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

Something else to note if you are #selfemployed amongst the raft of recent changes. Get in touch with us at @OldMillAFP if you want any business, tax & accounting support #advice

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

The fifth and final self employment grant. If you are entitled make sure you claim within the necessary timeframe. The terms have changed again, so speak to your accountant if needed. Don’t miss out! #selfemployment #seiss @OldMillAFP

[Old Mill @OldMillAFP]

If you're #selfemployed and looking to make use of the fifth and final SEISS grant, Chris Bowles gives guidance on the application process and what's become known as the 'turnover' test.

https://t.co/mE082hMQHh

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

A few things to possibly look out for next Wednesday....

[Old Mill @OldMillAFP]

Here three of our advisers, Chris Bowles, Mark Neath & Jolyon Stonehouse talk about their top predictions for the Budget.

https://t.co/8XEg6D5n9i

#Budget2021

[Chris Bowles @Chrissy_B68]

Please check your policies carefully - speak to your insurance company if you think there is the possibility of making a claim!

[Old Mill @OldMillAFP]

Many SMEs have been given a potential lifeline following Friday's ruling in the Supreme Court on business interruption insurance, but Chris Bowles, Director in our Wells office advises claimants to check with their insurance adviser. Click here -> https://t.co/Kyc7mZUsFp