Business Bulletin

Jul 23 2010 by Lisa Boyle, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

A PRESTWICK jewellery maker has scooped two top business awards.

Sheila Kerr was awarded Jewellery Designer of the Year and Businesswoman of the Year by Insight magazine.

The honour comes just two years after mum-of-one Sheila started designing and selling her own jewellery.

In that short time she has gone from strength to strength.

As well as a busy website, Sheila also runs jewellery making workshops and jewellery parties.

For more information, log onto www.sheilakerrjewellery.com

l JOHN McCaig and sons Ltd celebrated their 25 years in business with an open day at their Old Farm Road offices.

To help with the celebrations, clients, customers and suppliers of John McCaig and Sons attended to show their continuing support for the electrical contractors.

John McCaig, managing director, said: “We were delighted at the turn out we had at our open day, it is the help and support of these people that has made the past 25 years such a success for the company.

“With good food, champagne and a preview of our new expanding offices and show room, I think it’s clear to say that everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed the day.”

He added: “Here at McCaig’s we look forward to what we hope will be a healthy future and to the continued development of our business along with those of all our clients and suppliers.

“We sincerely hope to be celebrating our 50th year in business with the same group of people.”

l THE third annual charity golf competition organised by Clydesdale Bank and the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle was held at Brunston Castle Golf Course, and for the third year running raised more than £10,000 for charity.

Seventeen teams from across the county entered the Golf Day, raising a total of £10,044 for the Ayrshire Hospice and Help the Hospices, including a donation by Clydesdale Bank.

The team from financial advisors Thomson McCallum were the winners on the day, with QTS Group providing the prize, and last year’s winners ARPL Architects Ltd taking second spot, sponsored by Giles Insurance. Other prizes included four nearest the pins, sponsored by L&M Survey Services and a longest drive sponsored by Sinclair Scott Chartered Accountants.

Following the day’s play Clydesdale Bank also organised a charity auction, with prizes including a four-ball round of golf at either Royal Troon, Prestwick, Turnberry or Western Gailes and hospitality packages from Kilmarnock FC, Clydesdale Bank, Logan Jewellers and West Sound Radio.