Local website developer swaps PC for sewing machine with launch of bespoke baby quilts business
A Waterloo based website developer has
swapped the mouse pad and monitor for the sewing machine and tape measure with
the launch of her bespoke baby quilts business. Helen Fitzpatrick from Waterloo
decided to use her 35 years' experience of sewing for pleasure and create a
business doing what she loves.
HelgaBaby was born earlier this year, creating bespoke handmade quilts, cushion
covers, name banners and bunting using each customers' old baby clothes. Of
course, the 1st thing Helen did after sewing her 1st baby quilts was build a HelgaBaby website:-
HelgaBaby.Co.UK.
Helen said:- "I've loved sewing and crafting since I was a little girl and
used to make clothes for myself and my friends. That grew into making soft
furnishings and bedding, so when friends started having families, I made baby
gifts like cot bedding, changing mats and bunting. When my niece turned two, her
mum asked if I could make a patchwork quilt using the little one's old baby
clothes, as she couldn't bear to lose any of them. When I saw how delighted she
was with the end result I knew I had to try andturn this into a business and
create unique keepsakes for all the parents out there who don't want to say
goodbye to their baby's clothes."
HelgaBaby will be appearing at the:- 'Summer Arts Market' at Liverpool's Anglican
Cathedral, on Saturday, 2 June 2018.
Could a North West manufacturer be the subject of a national prize winning photo?
MANUFACTURERS are being asked to throw
open their doors to photographers as part of the 10th EEF Manufacturing
Photography Competition.
The competition from EEF, the manufacturers'
organisation in collaboration with the GREAT Campaign is designed to raise
the profile of UK manufacturing by showcasing the industry's creativity,
diversity and heritage through inspiring photography. EEF is on the hunt for
companies that are keen to allow photographers to capture their sites for the
competition.
Past images have been on display across national and local press, throughout
UK Government departments and at an awards gala in the House of Commons.
Hosting a photographer is totally free and you will be able to use photographs
for you own promotional purposes. If you would like to find out more about how
you can host photographers please contact the competition organiser, Caroline,
on:- CONeill@EEF.Org.UK.
The competition will launch very soon for photographers to enter their photos. More information can be found at:-
EEF.Org.UK/Photo.
Liverpool man vows to tackle the world's hardest marathon following life threatening brain injury
JAMES Thompson from Maghull, Liverpool
has vowed to complete the gruelling Marathon des Sables just 4years after
sustaining life threatening injuries in a freak cycling accident.
Whilst going through the Olympic Development Team with British Cycling in 2014,
James was involved in a horrific accident when he fell18 feet off the top of a
banked curve and landed on his head, splitting his helmet in 17 places. The
accident left him with traumatic brain injuries and in a 2 week coma. When James
eventually recovered consciousness, he was temporarily paralysed down 1 side
and had to learn to walk and talk again.
Now fully recovered, the 20 year old student and father of 1, has incredibly set
himself a series of demanding challenges including a 4 day cycle to Dublin and
the Iron Man Wales which he will complete before undertaking the Marathon des
Sables, in 2019.
The Marathon des Sables race is dubbed the:- 'World's hardest marathon'
and
will see James run more than 250km in arduous conditions through the Sahara
Dessert in Morocco.
James was only able to enter the race thanks to support from newcomers to the
Liverpool healthcare community, the Rutherford Cancer Centre North West in
Liverpool, who have contributed the ₤500 needed to cover his entry fees.
James said:- "My accident was obviously a major setback but if anything,
I've come back from it stronger and more determined to reach my goals. I have
set myself many challenges and I hope it inspires others to do the same. Taking
part in the marathon has been my dream for many years and I'd like to thank the
Rutherford Cancer Centres for making this possible."
James has pledged to use the marathon to raise money for the Walton Centre as a
way of thanking them for the extraordinary care that he received after the
accident. James will also be raising money for North West Cancer Research
following his friend's diagnosis and treatment for testicular cancer.
Founder of the Rutherford Cancer Centres, Mike Moran MBE commented:- "We
strongly believe that fitness is a vital component of health and wellbeing and
James' story has many parallels with those suffering from acute illness. We hope
that James will provide inspiration to those suffering from illness and trauma
and will reinforce the message that it is possible to return to full health
following serious illness or injury. As a Walton man myself, I am delighted to
see that the local Hospital will benefit from James' efforts."
Alastair Richards, CEO of North West Cancer Research commented:- "We are
delighted that James has chosen to raise vital funds for us. James' unwavering
determination has massively impressed us and it's testament to his remarkable
strength of character that he is challenging himself with such demanding events
- we wish him every luck for his endeavors."
Anne Hodgson, Community Fundraiser for The Walton Centre Charity continued:-
"James is a remarkable young man. We're delighted that he's choosing to
recognise and support The Walton Centre Charity, by participating in this
fantastic marathon challenge, after receiving treatment at The Walton Centre. We
can't thank him enough and we wish him all the luck in the world!"
To support James in his fundraising challenges, please click
here to make a
donation.
