Debbie grew up on a small dairy farm, moving later into beef and sheep farming. She joined Bagshaws in December 2012 as an assistant in the Farm office services team and she is responsible for the majority of the administration tasks within the record keeping section.
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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.
Ellen Clewes
Ellen supports both our Ashbourne and Uttoxeter offices, handling a wide range of secretarial tasks across the property and professional departments.
Outside of work, Ellen enjoys reading, gardening, walking, and is also an enthusiastic bell ringer.
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.
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.
Karen Davies
Karen grew up on a beef and sheep farm in the Peak District. After gaining an MSc in Environmental Management, she worked for ADAS for 7 years specialising in waste management on farms and compliance. Karen is also a full member of the BASIS Environmental Advisors Register.
Karen’s role at Bagshaws focuses on agri-environment scheme applications and the management of the subsequent agreements.
Diane Key
Diane has been part of the team for over 25 years, having originally worked for South and Stubbs before the company became part of Bagshaws in 2016. She completed a Masters in Rural Environment and Land Management at Harper Adams University College in 2011.
Her work focuses on the preparation of property and land valuations, Grazing Licences, Farm Business Tenancies, Contract Farming Agreements, and she is particularly involved with Annual Stocktaking Valuations for clients in the Penkridge area.
Outside the office, Diane enjoys organising shows for the Midlands West Fell Pony Society Area Group and walking her Wire Fox Terriers. She is also happily kept busy with her recently arrived twin grandsons.
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.
Jo Ross
Jo commenced in her post as Practice Manager in 2016 and is involved in all aspects of business management and company administration. Jo oversees HR, health and safety, compliance, regulation, insurance and management of company contracts.
Prior to joining Bagshaws; Jo studied at the University of Leeds and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for many years, before spending time in a management role for the NHS.
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.
Claire Weston
Claire works in a multitude of areas across the business, supporting the Practice Manager. Claire is involved in assisting our employees with AML, GDPR, software packages and policy and procedure review.
Outside of work enjoys family life, socialising, reading and walking.