General running of the market office, market accounts, dealing with all accounts queries and enquiries.
Outside of work enjoys horses, in particular harness racing and dogs.
Archives: Team Members
Trudie Cooper
As the fourth generation on her family’s cattle farm in Derbyshire, Trudie graduated from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 2008 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Countryside Management.
Trudie then worked for the Peak District National Park Authority as a farm adviser until her move to Bagshaws in 2015.
She now specialises in Countryside Stewardship schemes, the Basic Payment scheme, grant applications and Cross Compliance.
Paula Marshall
Paula is a part time member of our team and is based in our Bakewell Office four days a week. She is responsible for the secretarial admin for property and professional services.
Outside of work Paula enjoys walking, baking and spending time with her family.
Dianne Brown
Dianne joined the Planning Department at our Ashbourne office in Sept 2016. She has over 20 years experience in preparing, submitting and dealing with planning applications in the agricultural, equestrian and industrial building sector.
Dianne grew up on a dairy farm in Derbyshire and enjoys spending her free time playing hockey, watching football and spending time with family and friends.
Philip Hulland
Philip gained his degree in Gloucestershire and later qualified as a Chartered Surveyor. Having worked for five years with a national firm, being based in Staffordshire, Philip joined Bagshaws in 2010, became an Associate Partner in July 2019 and a Partner in April 2022. He is a RICS Registered Valuer and associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Philip’s current role includes advising upon some of the more complex agricultural landlord and tenant work, undertaking valuations for a range of purposes, utility and compensation issues, rural property sales and management, solar and battery sites, some development work together with certain forestry and sporting matters.
Craig Barks
Craig carries out a range agricultural and rural planning applications predominately working in and around the Peak District National Park. With over 10 years experience in the sector, a strong knowledge of agricultural and rural business and a successful track record, Craig ensures the clients projects have the best chance of success through the planning system.
In addition, Craig also provides advice in relation to farm payment and environmental schemes.
Craig has a keen interest in sustainable agriculture systems, renewable energy and rural business development and also runs his own livestock farm and farm diversification business just outside of Ashbourne. A qualified Chartered Surveyor, Craig originally graduated from Harper Adams University College in July 2007 having gained a BSc (Hons) Rural Enterprise and Land Management.
Olivia Fernihough
Olivia started working as Secretary for Mark Elliott for Bagshaws at the Uttoxeter Office in January 2016.
She assists with compiling the catalogues for farm sales and handles administration tasks and telephone enquiries.
Olivia grew up on a Dairy Farm in Derbyshire and enjoys spending her free time gardening and walking her Black Labrador.
Helen Ross
Helen joined in 2001 and looks after the day to day activities of the accounts department. Her role includes balancing of ledgers, bank reconciliations, management accounts, VAT & payroll.
Helen enjoys family life, music, socialising, walking and spinning.
Holly Swift
Holly joined Bagshaws in August 2019 and began her 5-year apprenticeship degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management. Holly gained her degree in 2024, passed her CAAV exam in autumn 2024 and has most recently qualified as a member of the RICS in early 2025. Holly is involved within the farm sales, market and professional office team.
Outside of work Holly enjoys lending a hand on the family farm and has an active role in her local young farmers club.
Emma Watson
Emma joined Bagshaws in April 2018 and is responsible for a variety of livestock reports/advertising.
In her spare time Emma enjoys working on the family farm, horse riding and making silver jewellery.
Hollie Spalton
Hollie joined Bagshaws in 2018 as part of the Property and Professional team, initially working as an Administrator and Sales Negotiator. Over time, she became increasingly involved in supporting the Marketing Manager with design and advertising, gradually transitioning into a more creative role.
In 2022, Hollie was appointed Marketing and Design Manager for Bagshaws. She now oversees all aspects of the company’s marketing, including social media, printed literature, advertising campaigns, and website management. She also provides design support across the wider Bagshaws team.
Outside of work, Hollie is kept busy with her two young children. When she finds the time, she enjoys training for triathlons, running her own illustration business, and lending a hand on her family’s farm.
Hannah Turnock
Hannah has been involved in the agricultural industry for many years. She previously worked as a Store Manager for a local agricultural supplies store, where she gained qualifications as an animal health advisor.
Outside of work, Hannah breeds Pedigree Welsh ponies and cobs and Blonde d’Aquitaine cattle.