Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2011/January 2012 | Page 144

BUSINESS Shanklin Jewellers can bring change for better Many people probably have a piece of jewellery of some kind that has perhaps been sitting in a drawer for many years, and it seems unlikely it will ever be worn again. Maybe it has gone out of fashion, or was a present that did not quite suit the individual taste. But now there is a simple way of ensuring it is brought back to life and becomes an integral part of any collection. Robin Starkey of Shanklin Jewellers now offers an individual re-design service; which enables customers to take in an item and he will create a new, vibrant and more desirable piece of jewellery. Designs can be created and re-modelled to make rings, pendants, earrings or bangles, as the one shown in this picture. This re-design service on offer can also re-cycle unused and sentimental jewellery which can then be kept and worn within the family. The designs can be very simple or ornate, depending on the jewellery that is being used to be re-designed. Insurance certificates are available for diamonds used by Imogen Starkey, diamond specialist. Shanklin Jewellers (opposite Shanklin Theatre) are open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am until 5pm. Shanklin Jewellers TEL: 01983 863084 www.robinstarkey.co.uk Flowing in the right direction There is nothing worse than having a plumbing or blocked drain problem, and not being able to find anyone to fix it. That can now be easily solved thanks to Wroxall-based Ready Steady Flow. Andrew Clarke, a specialist plumber, recently opened his Ready Steady Flow company, providing a 24/7service, 365 days a year, right across the Island. Ready Steady Flow provides specialist blocked drain services to the commercial and public sector, offering high pressure drain jetting, CCTV inspections, guttering and down pipe clearing. And as Andrew points out: “It doesn’t matter whether it is in the middle of the day or the night we do not charge a call-out fee, only labour time. We also offer a 20 per cent discount for all senior citizens, and pride ourselves on our fast service and customer care. He added: “We will undertake anything and everything from a dripping tap to a new build, and we will beat any genuine like for like quote. If you give us a copy of your quote, either an existing or alternative one, we will beat the price. So if you're looking for a plumber or drainage engineer on the Island don't hesitate to call us, and we believe you will not be disappointed.” Ready Steady Flow 15 Mountfield Road, Wroxall PO38 3BX TEL: 07742 397892 144 www.visitislandlife.com