Double award is more than a pipedream
When lockdown 2020 scuppered Brian Kerrigan’s plans for a couple of months off work he changed his focus to start his award-winning business a few months early. We chatted to him to find out how he started a business in lockdown, how winning two awards
Putting the art in heart – Happy Planet Creative
Faced with challenges and tragedy in the past, local artist and businesswoman Gail Curry explains how her business went from small steps to award-winning in a few short years. Tell us more about your business My name is Gail Curry and I own and
Community means everything to ‘Jilly’
Even during a global pandemic, so many of our local businesses have been grafting in the background to provide products and services to even the most vulnerable people in our communities. We spoke to the team behind Jillys Homebake to find out how they felt
Breaking the bias for #IWD2022 – GEMMA BELL-SAUNDERS
In this post, our member Gemma Bell-Saunders, shares her thoughts with us on gender bias, women in a traditionally male-led industry and what it’s like to face challenges in 2022. Gemma Bell-Saunders – MBS Gardens My name is Gemma and I co-own MBS Gardens with
Breaking the bias for #IWD2022 LAUREN McWILLIAMS
This month we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th and this year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. As a forward-thinking and supportive organisation, we’ve been chatting to some of our members to find out what breaking the bias means to them and how they’ll be celebrating
Beating the January blues
January is a tough time, even in the best circumstances. Cold weather, dark nights, stretched finances and recovering from a busy and overindulgent Christmas break all add up to a challenging time for many people. But add the current situation on top and it’s even
