Just Fascinating – Bespoke Fascinators by Carrieanne Jenkinson

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Apr 092012

Just Fascinating was born in June 2011 and started by Carrieanne Jenkinson. In the beginning, they sold ready to wear fascinators but they were constantly being contacted to make individual fascinators and hats so they decided to start the bespoke service, since then they have been swamped!

Carrie has a history in design and decided after some years to revisit this design passion and put it to good use. ‘I loved designing and creating fascinators and hats! I have so many wonderful ideas that sometimes I feel shear frustration at not being able to make them all but offering the bespoke service means that I am constantly designing and creating new pieces which is just marvellous.’

Six months on and they have a growing fan base, her recent design for Lady Gaga flew around the internet causing a huge interest in the small company which is taking the Millinery world by storm.

Offering a very reasonably priced bespoke service means that anyone can afford to have something designed and created to compliment their personal style and to match their outfit. ‘ We work closely with clients to make sure we get it just right, matching the colours perfectly and taking the time to discuss their personal needs, its wonderfully inspiring to make people happy and most of our clients have been truly thrilled with their fascinators and hats.’

I think 2012 is going to be a extremely exciting and busy year for Just Fascinating and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Visit their website today to see some of their unique and stunning designs and if your looking for a local milliner then look no further! www.justfascinating.co.uk

Twitter: @fascinating2011

Custom Crystals wins coveted Theo Paphitis #SBS status

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Mar 272012

New Small Business gets a re-tweet from Theo Paphitis

“Custom Crystals specialise in adding sparkle to baby shoes and girls trainers. We only use Swarovski Crystals and each crystal is added individually with love and care” Lindsay Ryan, a Swindon based full time working mother of two, has started up a new small business custom crystallising baby and children’s shoes along with custom orders for adult shoes.

One week after the start-up of the business she won a sought after Twitter re-tweet from Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis and her feet have not touched the ground since, she is now a member of the exclusive Small Business Sunday (SBS) group.

The #SBS event is run by Theo Paphitis every Sunday evening. Small businesses must tweet him between the hours of 17:00 and 19:30 and he then chooses 6 to RT that evening. Around 21:30 that evening Lindsay could not believe her eyes when she saw the re-tweet from Theo “@TheoPaphitis #SBS ok Theo pink & sparkly thoughts custom-crystals.co.uk girl and ladies trainers & baby shoes Swarovski crystals pink sparkly”

Lindsay said “To be chosen one week after setting up the business was an amazing feeling and rather overwhelming. Especially when some people have been trying for months. I have since found out that there were 1747 tweets to Theo for #SBS that evening which makes it even more special to be chosen for the award.”

Lindsay won the award in the penultimate week for invitation to the inaugural SBS winner’s event at Edgbaston on March 30th. Theo will be giving a short talk and then open up for a question and answer session to allow other winners to learn and gain information to help move forward their small business and to help spread the Dragon’s word for the SBS movement.

Lindsay’s website is www.custom-crystals.co.uk
Twitter: @Lins1969

Wiltshire Bikers Good Friday Fundraising Event – Shaftesbury Court Trowbridge

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Mar 192012

The Wiltshire Bikers will once again be arriving en masse at Shaftesbury Court in Trowbridge this Good Friday to let the residents see, hear and sit on a range of motorcycles. Having run this event last year with over 50 bikes in attendance, the Wiltshire Bikers have been invited back for a second year by the residents.

Shaftesbury Court is a purpose-built residential home for adults with physical disabilities and learning disabilities. It is important to stimulate and entertain the residents, and the sight and sound of such a big group of motorcycles arriving in their carpark was a huge excitement last year. The bikers will be treated to Hot Cross Buns, tea and coffee (donated by Wiltshire Bikers) while the residents get chance to look round the bikes, which will range from 125s to 1200cc machines, sportsbikes to cruisers.

After spending around an hour with the residents, the group will ride together to Chew Valley Lakes for lunch.

Wiltshire Bikers founder James Eades says: “We work hard throughout the year to fundraise for Wiltshire Bikers which allows us to put on events like this one – we can make sure Shaftesbury Court get a great show without having to dip into their own funds. Last year we had 50 bikes turn up and we’re expecting to easily beat that this year. Our members love to get involved with these types of events and we have a really great bunch of people in the group.”

Background information:

Wiltshire Bikers is a free motorcycle community based around its online forums at www.wiltshirebikers.co.uk. Founded by James Eades in January 2006, the site has over 1700 members from Wiltshire and surrounding areas. The group meets weekly at the Harp & Crown pub in Gastard, Wiltshire with over 100 bikes in attendance each week during the lighter evenings, and organises monthly rides which are often attended by 60+ bikes.

Wiltshire Bikers promotes safe and enjoyable riding, encouraging members to attend BikeSafe courses (run by Wiltshire Council), and to work for their IAM and RoSPA Advanced Riding awards.

The group is a non-profit organisation which raises money through fundraising events for local charities including the Wiltshire Air Ambulance, The Bike Experience (motorcycle trackday experiences for disabled riders) and a range of local care homes.

Website: www.wiltshirebikers.co.uk
Email: james@wiltshirebikers.co.uk
Twitter: @wiltshirebikers

PEONY & MOORE OPEN EXCLUSIVE POP-UP SHOP FOR BATH IN FASHION

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Mar 132012

British handbag designers Peony & Moore have been invited to open its own pop-up shop at one of Bath’s most fashionable addresses to celebrate showing in Bath in Fashion.

In addition to showcasing its Spring/Summer 2012 collection on the Bath in Fashion Designer Catwalk Show on Friday 30th March, 2pm & 7.30pm, etailers Peony & Moore will also be opening its doors to the public from Monday, 19th March until Sunday, 1st April at 17 Milsom Place. The stylish pop-up shop will be run by the mother and daughter team behind the label and will offer its latest range of on-trend clutches, totes, satchels and wallets. It will also retail a selection of its bestselling handbags.

Co-founder Lucy Clayphan comments: “We feel extremely privileged to be part of this event which celebrates a city we love and fashion. About to embark on our third year in the fashion industry, we are proud of our own-label collection and incredibly excited to have our own pop-up shop in the heart of the city.”

“Predominantly retailing online, we are also thrilled to have the opportunity to chat to local residents and visitors about our designs.”

Peony&Moore was founded in 2009 after the mother and daughter team behind the label discovered a gap in the market for stylish yet affordable Italian leather handbags. It aims to bridge the gap between designer and high street offerings in both quality and price.

Ranging from £89 upwards, Peony&Moore has a collection of on-trend clutches, totes, satchels and wallets. The Peony & Moore collection is available to buy online at www.peonyandmoore.com. It also has listings on Red Direct, ASOS, Handpicked Collection and IndependentBoutique.com.

Winners @theoPaphitis #SBS (Small Business Sunday) competition
Current Finalists in the Deborah Meaden Local Business Accelerators Award for Wiltshire (National finals April 2012)
Current Finalists for Wiltshire Business Person of the Year 2012. (finals April 2012)
Current Finalists for Wiltshire Small Business of the Year. (finals April 2012)

Company Contact: Jess Stanojevic, PR Manager
Telephone Number: 01373 830643 / 07971 544 038  
Email Address: jess@peonyandmoore.com 
www.peonyandmoore.com
Twitter: @PeonyandMoore

Bradford-on-Avon Pancake Race 2012 – Photo Essay

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Feb 212012

Olney may be world famous for the original Pancake Day Race but Bradford-on-Avon is the only honorary city to have one! – Great fun had by all at the Pancake Race across the town bridge on Tuesday 21st February 2012…