People at Work

As Watch Manager of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Jason Hill gives an insight to his job by describing himself with a smile as, “the one with the white helmet, think of Fireman Sam, I get to sit Read more »

A garden designer, nurseryman and writer, there isn’t much that Charles Chesshire does not know about plants. And he loves to talk about them. Anyone visiting his haven of a nursery, Charles Chesshire Plants & Gardens, situated by the old Read more »

Some people have the skill to make a success of things, whatever they chose to do, no matter where they are. Barbara Proctor, owner of the interior design, build and project management company, Partners in Design, is one of these Read more »

Recently engaged to the man she moved to Dorset to be with, Charlotte Cattermole has a bigger than normal spring to her step. Establishing Charlotte Grace Pilates soon after she moved to Bridport 18 months ago, Charlotte set about teaching Read more »

David Mounstephen has been working at Yandle & Sons Ltd in Martock since he was 18 years old. Straight from college he already had a love for the company that he would come to run as Managing Director, following on Read more »

Gavin Wakley’s father started Inthatch Ltd over 35 years ago, supplying materials to the thatching industry. He began by growing his own thatching straw on their farm on the Blackdown Hills but soon found that there was a demand for Read more »

Five years ago Sylvia Ainley became Postmistress of the Bridport Post Office. She shares the license with her life and business partner Paul, who does work out front but is often found in the back office with their ‘Postdog’ Hubble, Read more »

When Roy Gregory of Clocktower Music was a young man in Merseyside, most of his friends were in groups or bands. Unable to sing or play an instrument he consoled himself with buying records. And over the years his collection Read more »

“Follow the bubbles” to find Ocean Bathrooms in Bridport where Robert and Sharon Mühl are celebrating 25 years of trading in Bridport. No small feat for a business that was started with £2000 and a friend’s help. Last year, Robert Read more »

As a seven-year-old, Ben Davis spent his Saturdays lacing shoes, earning some pocket money from his parents who owned Douglas Reads shoe shop on South Street in Bridport. Ben took on the shop when his father became ill, over 10 Read more »