Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2009 | Page 121
LOCAL BUSINESS
Feet back on dry land
Captain Stan's an established local fisherman
in Bembridge are relocating to a shop
premises in Bembridge Village. They are
moving from the harbour to premises on dry
land. Ruth said "it had been really stressfull
getting the move organised, but we are
excited about the future."
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Synchronised Awards
Fresh fish for Cowes
An established family firm Eccott & Sons
based on the Isle of Wight won the SPATA
Silver award for creating a customised
swimming pool in what used to be a
garage. Twelve year old Ryde School pupil
Rhiannon Williams uses the pool to train
for synchronised swimmimg competitions.
The £45,000 conversion took 5 months to
complete.
This week Andrew and Lucy Pink opened a
new fishmongers in Cowes, imaginatively
called Fish. Their website says "your friendly
new fishmonger supplying you with the
freshest locally caught fish and shell fish..."
Andrew explained "what is caught today, we
will sell tomorrrow"
A great customer experience
The Island Cosmetic Clinic has been
nominated for the prestigious Aesthetic
Medicine Awards 2008 for Best Customer
Experience. The Clinic was voted among
the top six cosmetic clinics in the UK. This
category was judged on the environment
of the clinic, the knowledgeable staff and
the consultation, treatment and aftercare.
With so many cosmetic doctors and plastic
surgeons from all over the country and
many from London, it was great to see the
Islands clinic up on the screen.
The team at the clinic led by Dr Jilani
consists of aesthetic nurse, aesthetician,
beauty therapist and receptionist.
HTP shines through
Island training company HTP who
specialises in Apprenticeships and
training through Train to Gain
is celebrating after achieving
Outstanding Grade 1 in every
area of the business at their
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