ONE OF the many perks of being editor of Essex Life magazine is the chance to meet characters from all walks of life. Everyone seems to have a fascinating story to tell, but I often hear some of the most interesting tales at our quarterly Essex Life Luncheons.
This relaxed networking event is a great way for members of the Essex Life team to touch base with representives from Essex-based buisnesses and organisations. Just chatting over lunch I heard how Feathers hair salons started from scratch working to its philosophy of having well-trained staff and offering customers the best beauty experience. Now there are five salons working under the Feathers brand across the county.
I also caught up with Jayne Taylor from Taylors Car Care Centre in Great Dunmow who shared her story of how the firm was started by her husband working as a single mechanic. Now the centre is an approved service centre for Land Rover and Jaguar.
These inspiring stories certainly make you realise what great people there are in Essex - helping to make it the great couty it is. I must also add a huge thank you to Mike and Maria Stone for kindly hosting the luncheon at The Three Tuns in Finchingfield. You can read their story of how they transformed this pub into a chic dining destination in June's Essex Life.