by Tom | Feb 2, 2017 | 50 plus Success Stories
Dianne Butler runs Vectis Administration Services in Shanklin. It’s a new start for Diane who was made redundant from her finance position at an estate agents in 2015. Building on a background in finance and business administration, this is the first time Diane has...
by Tom | Dec 21, 2016 | 50 plus Success Stories
Kim Dobson worked at Baileys in Cowes until the store closed in September last year and she was made redundant. After a spell at Hurst’s in Cowes, Kim took the plunge and opened her own shop in June this year. Bella is on Cowes High Street, at the bottom of Market...
by Tom | Nov 21, 2016 | 50 plus Success Stories
Beverley Faulds-Barber has been running Isle of Wight Hypnotherapy since this summer. It’s a new start for Beverley, who took early retirement from the NHS after 38 years. “I love change and I love a challenge,” Beverley says. “I had a career as a health visitor...
by Tom | Oct 18, 2016 | 50 plus Success Stories
Jan Brookes runs Isle Access, a not for profit community interest company. “We want to encourage and improve accessibility on the Island, for the benefit of residents and tourists,” Jan says. “The knock on effect will be more money coming in to the local economy,...
by Tom | Sep 15, 2016 | 50 plus Success Stories
Anna Hayward makes glass beads at her home studio in Northwood. She started making jewellery in 2005 using beads that she had bought. She soon learnt how to make her own beads at home, using glass rods and heat. “I’ve been trying to build up a business of making...
by Admin | Jul 29, 2016 | 50 plus Success Stories
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is supporting older people on the Island by providing help and advice on starting a business or being self-employed. The Chamber is hosting monthly workshops and providing ongoing mentoring as part of the Age Friendly Island...
