Go further - case studies
People in Wansbeck are already being very successful in business, from start-up companies to world leaders. This section is intended to give you inspiration to join them and make Wansbeck more enterprising.
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Classical Gas
David Robson and his son, also called David, have set up Classical Gas, a Stakeford based business which covers all aspects of service and repair of gas appliances, specialising in boilers, AGAs and gas tumble dryers.
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Tight-Knit Fashion Graduates start their own business
Two friends who met at Northumbria University have set up their own fashion business - specialising in knitted swimwear.
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Former teachers lend a hand to children's groups
Former teachers have come up with a way to help schools and groups save money, while still getting hold of the latest play equipment.
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Husband and wife raise their glasses to award nomination
A married couple are the toast of their town after the success of their new beer delivery company landed them a top business award nomination.
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Ashington Youngsters go Gaga over school radio station
More than 70 pupils in Ashington are getting ready to go on the airwaves after receiving a master class from Metro Radio on how to run their own station.
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Ashington Mini Masterchefs cook up a storm
Budding chefs from a school in Ashington have been given a master class in cookery by the head chef in one of Wansbeck’s top pubs.
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Wendy is in the saddle with her own business
A horse lover from Northumberland is off and running with a new business – repairing horse-riding equipment.
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Premises Grants Scheme
A scheme that aims to boost commercial property investment is breathing new life into Wansbeck. Go Wansbeck’s Business Premises Grants Scheme is providing financial backing to encourage property developers and entrepreneurs to invest in and develop new business premises across the area.
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Ashington Pet Store leaves footprints
The owners of Ashington pet store Animal Tracks, have been able to increase their range of services after a move to new premises has allowed them to double their floor space.
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Claire Waltzes to a new future
A local dance enthusiast has spun her hobby into a dream business venture with help from Go Wansbeck. Claire Hanson decided to set up Dance Northumberland after being made redundant from her role as a marketing manager.
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The Solar Energy Centre
Equipment supplied and fitted by the Solar Energy Centre enables homes and businesses to have all their hot water needs provided by sun power. Aileen Pollard, started the company with her husband David.
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The Barbers 2
The Barbers 2 is a unisex hair salon established by Edwina Phillipson. Based in Newbiggin by the Sea The Barbers2 welcomes customers from as far afield as Amble and Morpeth, Newcastle and Ponteland.
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Choysez
Choysez is an independent charity which works with young people from across the district. Based in Bedlington the team often work with in excess of 200 youngsters per week.
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Flowers by Dawn
Flowers by Dawn opened for business on Newbiggin’s Front Street in July 2007. Run by husband and wife team Robert and Dawn Kelly, this successful floristry business has recently expanded and can now offer a range of services.
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Piggly Wiggly
Jill Edgell is now serving up delicious treats to customers six days a week from her Piggly Wiggly café. Located in Bedlington market place, the business has grown from strength to strength since it opened in summer 2007.
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Dinamic Ceramics
Dinamic Ceramics produces high quality items for sale both locally and nationally and this thriving business is testament to the great skills Wansbeck has to offer.
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Sound Ideas
Newbiggin-based Sound Ideas has won the contract to design the Wansbeck Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) website.
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Gunpoint
Ashington-based Gunpoint offers a specialist pointing service. The company has tripled in size in just three years. Plans are now in hand to move into new areas of the construction industry and open a garage so the company can service its own vans.
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Panda Productions
Students from St Benet Biscops Catholic High School in Bedlington, Northumberland have set up award winning Young Enterprise company, Panda Productions.
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