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Midland beauty expert to expand stores in the Far East

 
Heaven Skincare’s Deborah Mitchell with Rex Huang, who works for Heaven in Taiwan, at the launch of her new Far East flagship store.

A Midland beauty therapist is preparing to open new stores and salons in Hong Kong and New York following the success of her Far East flagship store in Taiwan.

Deborah Mitchell, who lives in Oaken, Wolverhampton, and owns Heaven beauty salon in Shifnal, Shropshire, is best known for the revolutionary products she has created herself, one of the most popular being Bee Venom Mask, a natural alternative to botox, which has been championed by Dannii Minogue and the Duchess of Cornwall, amongst others. 

Future looking bright for Stafford opticians

TWO Stafford opticians are looking forward to expanding their business with the opening of a second practice, in Gnosall.

Optometrist Jan Goodwin and Sarah Edge, dispensing optician, have now bought the former Gnosall Optometrists  in Station Road following the retirement of Peter Mincher-Lockett.

Mrs Edge and Mrs Goodwin bought Mr Mincher-Lockett’s Stafford practice in 2006, and have made significant improvements there, including extending into neighbouring premises, and a total refurbishment, as well as investing in some of the latest technology in the optometry industry.

Leading engineering firm puts faith in a strong North West economy

A LEADING engineering firm has put its faith in the strength of the Manchester and the North West economy by appointing its first dedicated sales representative for the region.

Midlands based Laser Process has appointed Craig Dwyer as its rep for the North West. The firm has already seen a doubling in interest from business in the region since he took up his post in April.

The laser cutting subcontractors based in Cannock, Staffordshire, is one of the top five firms in the UK in its field, specialising in precision cutting of all types of metal for a wide range of engineering applications. The business, which employs 36 staff and has a multi-million pound turnover, celebrated its 20^th anniversary last year.

Dannii’s inspiration sparks soothing new candle range

WHEN Dannii Minogue couldn’t find a candle for an allergy-stricken friend, she gave her trusted beautician the idea for a red hot new product.

Thanks to the ever-stylish Aussie singer and X Factor judge, Heaven’s Breath range of candles was born.

Dannii has been a client of Deborah Mitchell at Heaven for a number of years, and turned to her for help when she was looking for some candles to give as a gift to a friend, who is allergic to paraffin and therefore cannot burn ordinary candles.

Deborah did not sell any herself in her range of mainly organic beauty products, so came up with the idea of making her own, using only natural ingredients which would allow people with breathing conditions to use them.

The result is her Heaven Breath candles, which are made from 100% natural ingredients.

Secret Millionaire charity set to enjoy York day trip

SUPPORTERS of a Yorkshire charity, who were the lucky recipients of a six-figure sum on TV’s A Secret Millionaire, are set to be given the VIP treatment by a York hotel on a day trip to the city.

The Park Inn by Radisson York is providing free lunch and drinks for more than 50 volunteers and those helped by the Rainbow’s End project when they visit the city on Sunday May 15.

The charity, based in Burngreave in Sheffield, was handed a six-figure cheque by millionaire interior designer Simrin Choudhrie, who had been secretly working as a volunteer in the charity’s shop as part of the Channel 4 TV show. She also gave £3,000 so the charity’s workers could have a day out, with charity organiser Yvonne Hayes deciding on a trip to York.

Royal wedding day invite for heavenly Deborah

Whilst the rest of us were watching Posh and Becks arrive at the abbey on the morning of the Royal Wedding, one of our clients was busy beavering away at St James's Palace, helping the guests look their very best.

Deborah Mitchell, of Heaven Skincare, was invited along to Clarence House by the Duchess of Cornwall - a big fan of her Bee Venom treatment - to help her prepare for the big event.

Deborah, who owns Heaven salon in Shropshire, spent three days at the palace in the run up to the event, and the wedding day itself, treating and advising Camilla, and a number of other wedding guests, including Camilla’s daughter Laura, and daughter-in-law, Sarah.

Deborah said it was an unbelievable experience, and was delighed to discover she now has other royal fans, thanks to Camilla.

“It was so exciting to be invited along to Clarence House, and to have played a part in the preparations for such a wonderful occasion,” said Deborah.

“The atmosphere was electric, and I still don’t think I have come down to earth following three days at St James’s Palace.

“As well as some treatments, I also gave the Duchess of Cornwall some advice on make-up for the wedding too, and was so pleased when I saw her on the television, getting so many complimentary remarks about how she looked.

“I was able to get back to my hotel in time to see the wedding – I think Camilla looked wonderful on the day – her choice of outfit, and colours were inspired – and I felt really proud to have played a part in that.

“The Duchess of Cornwall has been so complimentary about the Bee Venom mask, and I was really priviledged when she told me she has passed it on to other members of the royal family,” she added.

The Bee Venom mask hit the headlines after Dannii Minogue announced she had ditched Botox in favour of the venom, and a more natural approach.

The revolutionary product gives an instant anti-aging effect, as it helps to control the facial muscles, but unlike Botox, the product contains a host of natural, organic ingredients, including Manuka honey, shea butter and essential oils.

Having returned back down to earth, Deborah will be in the West Midlands next week, at Tettenhall hair and beauty salon Heavenly, to help the salon celebrate becoming official Heaven Skincare stockists. The launch is on May 17th, from 7pm onwards.

Time-saving training for busy journalists

By Carol Garrington

AN acclaimed journalist and agency director is offering telephone training to help time-strapped freelance writers maximise their income.

Linda Jones, author of The Greatest Freelance Writing Tips in the World, and whose blogs include www.freelancewritingtips.com, has been training journalists for a number of years, winning fans through her honest, no-nonsense approach to writing and running a business.

Workshops run through Linda’s company, Passionate Media, offer realistic advice on everything from pitching editors, to ensuring you get paid and how to boost a specialism.

Now writers can share this wisdom without leaving their office, thanks to newly-introduced telephone training.