Member Spotlight 

I am a Lawyer dealing with Wills, Probate & Lasting Powers of Attorney. I started at the office 41 years ago! 

 

It was an amalgamation of 2 very well established Solicitors’ firms. 

 

For me personally, starting at 16 as an office junior and working my way to become a Partner/Director. 

 

I have a webbed toe and two dangly bits at the back of my throat instead of one! 

 

The Senior Partner at the office when I started. He taught me to believe that I could achieve more. 

 

Donald Trump to see if he is as arrogant and stupid in real life as he appears on tv – although the meeting may not end well! 

 

Love Actually. 

 

Never be afraid to ask for advice. 

 

Retirement 😊 

 

I own and run Roundabout Hinckley magazine which recently celebrated it's 15th Year Anniversary issue and also Roundabout the Villages which I launched almost 10 years ago. 

 

Roundabout Hinckley and Roundabout the Villages are local magazines serving the local community. What makes us unique from other local publications is EXCLUSIVITY to our advertisers. This means only ONE type of any business can advertise in our magazines at any one time therefore blocking out their competitors. We only accept high quality businesses as it is very important to me that our readers can trust the businesses who advertise with us to ensure they deliver a high quality service. 

 

We also offer a reliable bespoke leaflet delivery service, both with the magazines and a leaflet only delivery service. We also offer a programme service for any events/charities which are usually self funded by having advertisers advertise in the programmes covering all the costs. Particularly useful for charities as there is no charge to them at all for the programme costs. 

 

Originally, I thought Roundabout Hinckley would cover magazines being delivered in and around Hinckley. I thought that if I expanded the magazine it could also mean around Hinckley. However once Roundabout the Villages was conceived it seemed to make more sense to personalise it to the Villages. 

 

Creating and maintaining a good reputation. I am passionate about customer service and helping business owners and believe it is all about helping and supporting each other whether or not an actual customer of mine. 

 

I was involved in the running of market research and tasting sessions for what became HobNobs. I will never forget asking people about the dunkability of various biscuits. I am sure they thought we were mad! But dunkability was important for these biscuits. 

 

A wise person many years ago said to me “what’s the worse that can happen”. I have always remembered that and live by that both personally and in business. 

 

My lovely Dad. I lost him over 12 years ago and just one more conversation would be great. I miss his wisdom, encouragement and belief in me. 

 

An Affair to Remember. I am an old romantic and love a happy ending. Gets me every time I watch it when Cary Grant’s character thinks Deborah Kerr character didn’t show up to their special date because she had changed her mind. However it is for a completely different reason. I loved that they used a clip of it in Sleepless in Seattle too and Meg Ryan’s client loved the film too. 

 

It is never easy and don’t give up at the first hurdle and always truly believe in yourself. Always maintain your integrity. 

 

We have recently celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of Roundabout Hinckley and about to celebrate ten years of Roundabout the Villages. 

I am an Accountant and Financial Awareness trainer. I have been in business for 7 years now. 

 

I created Spring Accountancy Services to provide accountancy services with a personal touch with each business owners different goal in mind. 

 

My biggest achievement is growing an award-winning accountancy firm!! 

 

I used to compete in cross country at school, now I can hardly run!! 

 

I don’t think there is one individual person – I have learnt so much from all my mentors and colleagues. 

 

Taylor Swift – because why not! Haha. 

 

This has got to be Love Actually or The Holiday. So, clichéd but I love these! 

 

The accountants’ answers, of course; 

1) Set up a separate bank account from Day 1! 

2) Think before you buy! You DO NOT have to have every shiny new thing or course that everyone else has! 

 

I have so many long term plans! But 2025 I am looking at growth, so watch this space! 

 

I’m an Independent Care Advisor and support people to navigate the care system. I’ve been in health and social care for over 30 years and in business for 18 months. 

 

I wanted a name that does what it says on the tin hence Family & Care & Advice. 

 

I guess just starting it in the first place! Who said a 54 year old, ever so slightly menopausal woman can’t start a business that no one has ever heard of? 

 

I love music and dancing (usually in the kitchen nowadays) , especially to dance anthems, house, disco and D & B, I’m an old raver at heart. 

 

My Dad (and my Mum but it says “single person”) I’ve been lucky to have parents that support me in everything, have always encouraged questioning and curiosity, taught us never to judge a book by it’s cover and that a sense of humour is an essential in life. 

 

Eleanor Roosevelt - she championed civil rights and used her powerful position as 1st Lady for good. Years ago I read a quote of hers that has empowered me ever since. “Noone can make you feel inferior without your consent”. 

 

Life of Brian. As the song goes “Always look on the bright side of life”. 

 

Think Nike and just do it! 

 

I’d like to reach as many people as possible to increase awareness of a service people may not know exists! 

A review is my next priority, looking at what has worked (and not worked) and creating a strategy for the next 18 months based on those findings.