insideKENT Magazine Issue 55 - October 2016 | Page 150

BUSINESSNEWS OPPORTUNITY BORN IN THE BARN RESTAURANT WHICH NEEDS A NEW OWNER RISING DEMAND FOR HAND-CRAFTED KEEPSAKES PROVIDES NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL MUMS A new keepsake business based in Bearsted, Kent, has launched to the craft and gift market producing hand-crafted finger, hand, foot and paw print charms captured in 99.9% fine silver. Laura Buchanan, the founder and creator of TwoGreenLane.com and mum of one, made the brave step of leaving her corporate marketing job in London and establishing the business in rural Kent. “After having my daughter Esme in March 2015 I decided to take the big step of leaving the corporate world and my stable job in marketing and follow my passion and skills for craft and design,” explains Laura. “There is such a growing demand for high-quality keepsakes that people can give as gifts or buy for themselves and preserving precious finger, hand, foot and paw prints in silver is such a beautiful way of doing this. “The beauty of running a craft business from home is that I have been able to train and work flexibly around my one-year-old little girl and practice making the jewellery in the evenings when she is in bed. It’s been a long road getting everything set up and having the website designed etc. however I am really pleased with the outcome and can’t wait to get started on the orders I have had already via my website and Facebook page.” Laura set up Two Green Lane in honour of her late grandmother who lived at Two, Green Lane in a little village in Bedfordshire. To find out more about Two Green Lane visit www.twogreenlane.com. The Barn Restaurant in Rainham, Kent has been brought to the market by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co. James Hughes, business agent at Christie & Co’s Maidstone office who is handling the sale, comments: “The Barn Restaurant is an attractive property and could not be better located for someone looking to run a business in a tranquil setting beside the river. The building possesses a lot of character and history and would be ideal for a range of different purchasers, including first-time buyers as well as experienced operators. Given the buoyant market in Kent, we expect lots of interest in this site.” Located near the River Medway, the upmarket Tudor-style property contains a main restaurant which is currently laid out for 36 covers. Christie & Co is seeking £595,000 for the freehold interest in the property. TOP RANKINGS FOR CRIPPS Cripps has once again achieved excellent rankings in the 2016 edition of the Legal 500, reinforcing its position as one of the South East’s leading law firms. in their field. A further 22 lawyers were also recommended for their expertise. The firm is ranked within the South East in ten specialist practice areas across corporate, real estate and private client. Cripps is also recognised in the top tier for its expertise in London commercial property (retail). Gavin Tyler, managing partner at Cripps commented: “We are delighted to have received recognition in so many specialist areas across both the South East and London. These results reflect the commitment of our individuals to deliver exceptional client service, and are further proof of our position as a leading South East law firm.” In total, Cripps is recommended in 24 practice areas in the South East and four in London. In addition, four of its lawyers – Simon Leney, Miles Paffard, Michael Stevens and Philip Youdan – are highlighted as leading UK lawyers Cripps has offices in Tunbridge Wells, Kings Hill, London and Sandwich. 150