Ginny has lived in Wheathampstead for 10 years and has been a member of Wheathampstead Businesses since 2017. In her professional life, Ginny was Director of Operations at St Albans Enterprise Agency so has a wealth of experience helping and networking with small businesses.
In 2018 Ginny took over the organisation of the networking meetings and there was a steady growth in the number of attendees who have all benefitted from informative speakers and increased sales through contacts made at these meetings. In April 2021 Ginny took over the Chairman’s role and said: “I love leading the group but it really is a team effort and I’m very fortunate to lead a committee of dedicated and passionate people whose aim is to promote, support and protect Wheathampstead businesses”.
Clare moved to Wheathampstead as a newly qualified teacher back in 1998. After a period abroad, she returned to the area to live in St Albans and teach in Harpenden. Following a career change, she is now an independent funeral celebrant who particularly loves working with families whose lives are embedded in the places she knows well.
Having set up as a sole trader relatively recently, she appreciates just how beneficial friendly and supportive local business networks can be to newly established sole traders or small business owners. Clare coordinates the lunch and breakfast network meetings for Wheathampstead Businesses.
Clare Oldfield, Tapestry Funerals, Independent Funeral Celebrant.
Julia has lived in Wheathampstead for 20 years. Her children attended Beech Hyde and Sir John Lawes schools. She became well known for her successful fundraising for both schools and later the Chapel Hub. She loved supporting these causes and getting to know local businesses and residents across Wheathampstead and Harpenden. For the past 13 years, Julia has been a Partner with Utility Warehouse, helping local people save money and time on their household bills.
She’s delighted to join the Wheathampstead Businesses team and use her enthusiasm and community connections to help the village thrive.
Invited our MP to visit to show him the difficulties of viewing CcTv footage after a petty crime
Had a stall at Village day which attracted lots of children & dog lovers
Crowd-funded £4,600 which was donated to the Post Office to enable them to buy a new security shutter
Held 20 networking events where local businesses were promoted & recommended
Celebrated 20 years of promoting, supporting & protecting local businesses and the economy
Participated in the Remembrance Day parade & our Chairman read the roll call
Had a stall at the village Lights up & gave away (free) chocolate dipped strawberries & marshmallows
Donated to Mind Herts & Cancer Hair Care through a postbox topper which gave much joy all round
