Contract Dining Company - Children's nutritionalist company – CDC is the creation of Anne Winn and Annette Murphy. Between them they have 40 years experience in catering management, having both worked for large and small companies. They have a broad spectrum of expertise in contract retail and leisure catering.
Their vision is to improve upon the poor quality food and service which is offered as the norm in many schools today. Their mission is to encourage more children to eat a healthy lunch on a daily basis. They offer wherever possible local meat and local fruit and vegetables.
CDC is a small company which requires that the directors and staff are always ‘hands on ‘ and available. They aim to give a first class service to all their clients by building a personal relationship with each one.
CDC currently looks after the catering at 22 schools in Kent, covering Maidstone, Weald, Tonbridge and Bromley areas.
Pathways – Romney Marsh Women's Enterprise Network sponsored by the Romney Enterprise Gateway. If you run your own business, are self-employed or just want to find out about working for yourself, come along and joins Pathways in a relaxed, women-only atmosphere for:
If you would like to join them, please contact Steph on 01797 369336 or via e-mail on stephanie.moir@businesslinkkent.com
Romney Enterprise Gateway – The Romney Enterprise Gateway has been set up to provide free help for people wanting to start up a new businesses on or near Romney Marsh in South Kent.
Anyone based on or around Romney Marsh can get help with going into business for themselves.
The Romney Enterprise Gateway helps its members with everything they need to set up or enhance their own business. It is a network of people and organisations who come together to provide a complete range of services and support tailored to meet the needs of local entrepreneurs and young companies. They can help new businesses to get all the support they need.
The Romney Enterprise Gateway is increasing the number of successful small and medium sized businesses starting up in the area, which will lead to a strengthening and revitalising of the local Romney Marsh economy.
There’s never been a better time to start up a new business, so if you have a business idea, a talent or a skill and you think you can make money from it call them today on 01797 369336.
Romney Resource Centre – Romney Resource Centre is a charity based organisation, which prides itself on the excellence of delivering a wide variety of IT and life skill courses.
The Centre offers bespoke business and training solutions for all circumstances, meeting the needs of individuals, local businesses and community groups.
They provide a free consultation where impartial, confidential advice and guidance can be given to each individual.
They will be attending the Girls On Top event on 24th March 2007 at the Rare Breeds Centre to give support and help regarding available courses, advice on benefits and signposting to other support agencies who can help you take the next step into a new life. Let Romney Resource Centre support you in returning to the working environment.Jill Tipping – Business Woman, Inspirational Speaker, Mum and Rugby Fan - As Director of Rugby for the Girls, Jill is proof that with a 'can do' attitude - you can achieve anything!
Jill even has her own website: the worlds first online magazine for men's rugby.... aimed at the ladies!!!!Angela Brier-Stephenson – Angela is a fully qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and the British Psychological Society; is an NLP Practitioner and Life Coach as well as a qualified Exercise to Music Teacher.
She loves living life to its fullest, is eager to share her passion for having a “healthy mind which links to a healthy body” and can often be seen turning up for meetings on her pride and joy, her motorbike.
Her involvement with Lynne Franks’ SEED Women’s Enterprise Training Programme has allowed her values of responsibility, sharing, growth, fun, being outrageous and doing something different to shine. Angela believes life is for living and successful change starts from the inside. Her enthusiasm and energy is infectious and she encourages and supports all her clients to look at problems from another perspective.Lloyds TSB
Highways Kindergarten – Supervisors in Play Barn, Highways Kindergarten, Hamstreet School, Hamstreet, Kent 01233 732915
Rising Star – Panel: Karena Callen Contributing Beauty Editor Glamour Magazine, Jill Tipping Pathways Business Advisor, Paula Goddard Lloyds TSB Business Manager, Angela Brier-Stephenson Another Journey Begins Life Coach
It’s time for you to put your business idea to our panel of experts! This could be a life changing 10 minutes, in which you have the private, undivided attention of four women who are passionate about business. Lloyds TSB will put £250 into a business start-up account and give 18 months free business banking to the … Rising Star!
Cathi Baker – Passion Art is a local business providing performing, visual and creative arts throughout the community.
Their Workshops are based around creating a positive self-image, concentrating on body language and vocal skills. Helping you to impress your clients and other business with a confident first impression.
Feeling good smiling and enjoying yourself rings positive energy into all aspects of your life. Come spend a day with them and enjoy a fun, creative and liberating workshop and let your inner self (or child) shine!
Roz Glick – As a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Roz hasworked as Marketing Communications Manager for Business Link for 11 years before setting her own PR and Marketing Consultancy.
She have work extensively with helping new businesses helping them with cost effective PR and marketing when money is tight and they need help the most.Salsa Tiempo – For everyone with a passion for life. Walk in, Dance out.
Take the "Work" out of workout and replace it with "Fun" Dance burns as many calories as traditional exercise and relieves stress. Everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace. Set yourself up for success and anything is possible.
After training with one of Cuba's finest Salsa instructors in London, Sharon decided South Kent was ready for something new and spicy. You can learn to dance Salsa in the local area (in a dance class) but you couldn’t find anywhere to dance or find a man to dance with. Sharon decided she wanted to teach the people of Kent to dance and... SALSA TIEMPO was BORN!Julie Taylor – Chartered Physiotherapist and APPI pilates instructors.
Julie's Services include the following: One to one classes, Group Classes: consisting of 6-8 participants, held in Hamstreet, thursday evenings (possibility of extra days in the future), must commit to a 6 week block, start date to be confirmed.
Julie's classes are ideal for improving posture,enhancing sports performance individuals suffering with back, neck, hip, knee or shoulder pain and all round general fitness and toning.
Colour Me Beautiful –Its all about confidence-looking good helps you feel good.
At Colour Me Beautiful not only can they make you feel good they can show you how to make the best of yourself. Maybe you need help in choosing colours that suit you best or a change in how you wear your makeup.
Whatever your needs or your budget, Colour Me Beautiful can bring the best out in you – Helen Collins is a fully trained Colour Me Beautiful Image Consultant and would like to show others what colour can do for you!
Vanity Flair – Paula Dawes, Mini Manicures or Eyebrow Shape.
Sophie Crisp – With over 20 years of experience sophie offers a professional Beauty Therapy service in the comfort and privacy of your own home, at a time suitable to you.
Treatments availible on the day are: File and polish and File hand massage mini manicures.
Michelle Haines – Michelle is a reflexologist, who has been practising for 4 years. She is a mobile therapist, who provides treatment to people in the comfort on their own home and travels all over the Romney Marsh, up to and including Ashford, to Folkestone in the other direction and across to Camber Sands.
Reflexology is a non invasive traetment on the feet, using pressure on various points to promote healing within the body. It is excellent for most conditions and ailments. Michelle also provide treatments in Reiki - which is a hands on treatment to unblock energy blockages within the body and treatments in Hopi Ear Candles, which is excellent for headaches & migraines, sinnusitus and colds, glue ear in children and hay fever amongst other things.
Michelle can also do group bookings and tailored pamper nights. Discounts are also available for care homes. Gift vouchers are also available for that special present.
Contact Michelle on the following details: Home Telephone: 01797 367125, Mobile: 07834 485668, Email: michellehaines@tiscali.co.uk
Jane Cooper – Encasa - Offering all the Luxury Treatments of a Health Spa but in the Comfort of your Own Home. Time to De-stress Re-balance and Re-vitalise with your closest Friends.
Includes Volcanic Hot Stone Leg and Foot Massage and Facial Rejuvenation using Indian and Japanese techniques.
Karens Hair Design – 20 minute slots. - Karen has been in the business for 25 years. Trained at the London College of Fashion and specialising in Catwalk Styling, colour, and making the very best of your hair to suit your lifestyle and hair type!
Contact Karen on: 07939 148650
Di Burns – Handmade merino felt and luxury vintage fabric handbags for the individual.
Each handbag is entirely handmade using the finest vintage silks and velvets, handrolled merino felt and antique buttons. Original and unique. Customised 'one off' clothing and felt light installations also feature from Di Burns, feltmaker and textile artist.Sally Newall - Simply Icecream – Simply Ice-cream is a small local business currently stocking farm shops in Kent with a view to expanding as demand grows.
Their ethos is to ensure that their icecream is free from any artificial colourings, preservatives or additives, they source only top quality ingredients giving their icecream a taste and texture that they believe is unique.
At present they make eight flavours, they source as many of their ingredients locally as possible and are very aware of the growing trend to support locally produced products and of the importance of knowing where the food you eat has come from and what's in it.
They will be offering tastings at the Girls on Top 2007 event with information on where their outlets are.Lottis – An independent and inspirational lingerie boutique. This little treasure was created by Susan and Kate Filby.
The ladies felt that a special place with beautiful delicates, handmade home furnishings and fun collectables would be appreciated by many who desire that extra something and like to be spoilt!!
Delicate fabrics and feminine touches are what makes Lotti's an experience every person should discover and cherish! They specialise in excellent personal service.Eden – Eden Bespoke Florist is a partnership of sister-in-laws Ally and Sallie whom came together to create an independent florist who specializes in designing exquisite and unique bouquets or arrangements.
Their innovative approach to floral design, personal service and the finest quality flowers are just some of the factors they have established at Eden.
Louise Jessup – Textiles and Quilting Business Showcase on Pathways/Gateway stand
Lin Shields – Beading Demonstration Showcase on Pathways/Gateway stand and talking to visitors about the business and help she receives from organisations such as the Enterprise Gateway.
NaturesKin by Ros Green – NaturesKin are Environmentally friendly natural bodycare products,
Ros is also a complementary therapist, AOR qualified reflexologist, and also performs Maternity reflexology, Body Massage, Indian Head Massages, Indian Face Massages, Thai Hand and Foot Massage and Hopi Ear Candles."NaturesKin products are kind to the body and kind to the environment"
Contact Ros on: rosgreen13@talk21.com
Cakes Galore –
Penny Roger,Beautifully presented cakes for sale at Girls on Top, and a showcase of their business.
"Whatever the size, whatever the shape, we aim to bake you the most beautiful cake."
Jacks Court Bungalow, Romney Road, Lydd, Kent
01797 322300
Contact Cakes Galore on: cakes.gal@virgin.net
Out of Arfica – Do you wear earrings? Do you wear necklaces? Now it is time to do for your hair what we have been doing for our ears and necks for centuries. The unique answer to sweeping your hair out of your face yet still looking elegant, stylish and comfortable. Match your hair piece to your favorite outfit, for work, for that special event or just to muck about it. Jeans to Sunday best, Out of Africa have an African Butterfly for every occasion.
Hand-beaded by Africans and made in South Africa for a fair wage, it is a unique hair clip that securely and comfortably holds all types of hair, fine to thick, much more effectively and snuggly than any other conventional hairclip on the market today. Out of Africa believe in them so much that they come with a 1 year guarantee! Look for yours today.
Do you want a part time business? Speak to Out of Africa. They are looking for agents to do Out of Africa parties, African Butterfly style. New and exciting easy to do home parties for everyone.
Debbie Nel and Pauline Wilson, Contact numbers Debbie 07957 896 023, Pauline 01303 227092
E-mail: out-of-africa@uwclub.net
Fountasia – Indulge yourself in the pure Belgian chocolate delight. Who said chocolate was not a food? It is the food of love, so why not give yourself a little bit of love, and purchase strawberry and marshmallows skewers for £1.50. Swirl it under a decadent curtain of liquid Belgian chocolate and tease your taste buds with a little bit of heaven. You deserve it!
Information on hiring the chocolate fountain for your next event will be at hand.
If you are interested in a Chocolate Fountain business of your own, please speak to Pauline as well.
Pauline Wilson and Barbara Whitham, Contact numbers, Pauline 01303 227092 and Barbara 01303 893384, E-mail: 1bigtop@talk21.com
Sylvia Carey – Independant Distrbutor of quality herbs, vitamins, minerals, skincare and aromatherapy. Lifestyle anaylsis available on the day to pinpoint strengths and weakness of your body systems.
Sylvia Carey – Fitness Foundations -Experienced and friendly fitness instructor, qualified to teach from the age of five years and over. Family Activity Sessions, Adult Group Fitness, Schools/Colleges/Youth Clubs, Children's Activity Parties and Community Classes. Helping you to take the first steps towards a healthler lifesyle.
Contact Detail: 01233 650258 / 07727 060 456
Email: sylviacarey@fitnessfoundaions.co.uk