About us

20 years and counting of CCS!

It started with a van (& crossed fingers!)

Twenty years ago, Anthony and Julie Nicholls purchased a farm supplies delivery business. From the sales in the van, the business grew and grew to the size it is today. Now, it has multiple vans delivering across the county full time as well as several people working in the country store. They credit the success of the business to their ability to be who they are and the fact that they care about their customers. They are passionate about giving excellent customer service and offering the personal touch, using their wealth of experience to help and advise customers.

The Cornwall Countryside Supplies Team

Anthony Nicholls

Director
RAMA (formerly R-SQP)

Anthony has been in farming all of his life and his family have been farming the land in Cornwall for generations. For many years he has been beef farming at Eastleigh and was heavily involved in the Young Farmers movement. Shearing sheep and relief milking helped subsidise the farm until 2004 when the opportunity arose to establish Cornwall Countryside Supplies. “The business origniated as a van delivery service but thanks to a dedicated team and loyal customers we have now opened a country store where most products can be acquired.” Anthony is at the store and is able to offer advice on country life and farming practices and is a certified R-SQP and so able to advise on all VPS medicines.

Julie Nicholls

Director

Julie is an integral part of CCS as she runs the shop on a daily basis. Julie ensures that the business continues at home whilst the rest of the team are on the road delivering and planning the weeks orders. “I enjoy all parts of the business but especially the part where we are able to help our customers and offer advice to ensure that they get the best out of our products.” Running the shop is key to the business as the customer base increases at home and on the road.

Nicole Rundle

Sales/Equine advisor
RAMA (formerly E-SQP)

Nicole is our equine advisor and has worked for CCS for 14 years. Nicole is able to offer advice on all your equine health & dietary requirements having years of experience. Nicole has her certification as an E-SQP which enables her to advise on medicines for equine and companion animals.

Ian Heather

Van Sales/Deliver

Ian Heather was raised on his family farm and has worked all his life in the agricultural industry predominately in the dairy sector. His wealth of knowledge in agricultural and rural living has meant that he has become a great asset to Cornwall Countryside Supplies. Ian is available to assist and guide all our existing customers as well as prospective customers. He joined CCS in December 2014. Ian’s interests are fishing or anything to do with the countryside.

Anthony Congdon

Van Sales/Deliver

Anthony first got into the equestrian life nearly twenty years ago. Shortly after, Anthony and his family bought their first farm where the learning curve began and he has learnt all aspects of farm life. Anthony loves helping customers and enjoys his role delivering Cornwall Countryside Supplies items all over parts of Cornwall. When Anthony has spare time he loves taking his two dogs for walks in the countryside and spending time with his family.

Adam Stone

Sales

Adam joined us in 2021 having preciously being a chef. Adam has two children with his partner Emma and loves spending time with them. Adams is a great asset to the business and thrives on learning about the products, merchants and serving our customers. Having passed his fork lift test recently we will be encouraging him to increase his skills further.

Kyle Dagnall

Sales

Kyle is a student at Truro College studying engineering and on his free days, he works at Cornwall Countryside Supplies. His interests include wildlife and training dogs. Kyle is Anthony and Julie’s eldest grandson.

Anna

Accounts Manager

Having previously enjoying a life of property management, Anna is now the Xero guru running the accounts. Anna enjoys learning about farming and is more than willing to help customers or her colleagues if she can.

Paul Thomas

Office Manager
RAMA (formerly R-SQP)

Paul was raised on his family farm and has worked in the agricultural industry for over 35 years. With his experience within retail, purchasing and management he is a great asset to Cornwall Countryside Supplies. Paul has purchasing and accountancy qualifications and has been a fully qualified animal health advisor for a number of years. Joining CCS in February 2023, Paul has been instrumental in the implementation of the new IT system within the Company. Having been a member of Young Farmers for many years he is currently President of Threemilestone & District YFC. Any spare time is spent helping his wife with her Endurance horses, bowling, watching Truro City FC or helping out on the farm.