I joined the practice in 1994 when it was located in Catchfrench Manor whence the practice name came. I moved down to Cornwall from Bristol in 1992 having previously married a Cornish Maid from these parts. I studied architecture at the University of Bristol staying on to run a small design and build operation with a couple of like minded friends. Times were hard but creative and many practical skills were learned. My Professional Practice qualification was gained while working on Broad Quay House (majoring on bricks and solid geometry without the benefit of a computer) http://broadquayhouse.co.uk/gallery/index.htm and the Taunton Shopping Centre for the Alec French Partnership, a large practice based in Bristol.

I became the principal of Catchfrench Design in 2007 when John Wilks retired. A great responsibility entered rather blindly at first. Running a small practice has been a steep learning curve and we have managed to ride the recession unlike many a less fortunate practice.

JANE HAMLYN                                                                                                            
RIBA CHARTERED ARCHITECT
BA(Hons) Architecture, Dip.Arch, MA Architectural Conservation

Hobbies/Interests
Films/Cinema, Live Music, Badminton & Aerobics
Drink of Choice
Hot Chocolate
Drives
Red Ford Fiesta 
Random Fact/Trivia
Was an extra in the first Harry Potter movie
Dream Destination
Peru - to Walk the Inca trail to Machu Picchu
In the future would like to
Have a garden

I joined the practice in 2007 during my summer holiday from university and returned after completing my postgraduate studies the following year.  Since then I have continued to study whilst working at Catchfrench Design and pursued my interest in Architectural Conservation by gaining a Masters in the subject, writing about Victorian walled kitchen gardens.  I passed my Certificate of Professional Practice in 2010 to become a fully qualified architect.

I am originally from Wiltshire although have been living in Plymouth since starting my university studies.

Hobbies/Interests
Walking/Cycling/... something outdoors, messing around with electrics/electronics!
Drink of Choice
Ribena
Drives
Audi A4
Random Fact/Trivia
Eats about 4 bananas a day
Dream Destination
Australia and New Zealand
In the future would like to
Fully qualify!

I started work at Catchfrench Design in 2005 having completed my degree at the University of Plymouth.  During 2007 to 2009 I studied at the University of Brighton for two years on the postgraduate course, before returning to Catchfrench Design.

I have lived in Saltash, Cornwall since I was born, and enjoy living here.

SUE BLAKE                                                                           
PRACTICE SECRETARY

Hobbies/Interests
Walking, Caravanning, Reading, doing the Sudoku, Shopping, Tangent Club, Coffee with friends
Drink of Choice
Tea, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Cider and the odd G and T
Drives
Toyota Landcruiser - to tow my caravan!
Random Fact/Trivia
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Dream Destination
New Zealand and Australia
In the future would like to
Travel the whole of the UK in my caravan and take it abroad

DEBBIE WILKS                                                                     
ADMIN ASSISTANT

Hobbies/Interests
Spending time with my family and friends, motorsports, motorcyling, walking on the beach
Drink of Choice
Tea, Coffee, Wine, Vodka and Tonic
Drives
Vauxhall Tigra convertible
Random Fact/Trivia
I like chocolate a little too much!!
Dream Destination

In the future would like to
Ride through Europe on a motorbike stopping off at various places we want to visit.

I have been working part time at Catchfrench Design since March 2001 assisting with Admin.  I am married to Richard and we have three children.

I have always lived in Cornwall and would not want to live anywhere else.

Theo Bell                                                                                    
ACCOUNTS

Drink of Choice
Very strong Tea
Drives
Vauxhall Astra