Orchid is run by Lesley, who is a member of both the Guild of Holistic Therapists and Guild of Beauty Therapists, has diplomas in Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy and Nutrition.

I have also been qualified in make-up artistry for the past 12 years.

I specialise in the more feminine retro style of makeup and am also qualified to assess NVQs in Beauty Therapy.

I suffer from Rosacea myself and have sensitive skin - reacting to artificial additives. The mineral makeup I sell is one of the purest available due to it have totally natural ingredients. It does not contain Bismuth Oxychloride either - as this can irritate some skins.

I also have aromatherapy based creams/butters that sooth and moisture problem skins - most suitable for dry skins, but can also be used has general hand creams.

I also sell ranges of cosmetic accessories including atomisers, perfume bottles, brushes etc.

Why not visit www.orchidcosmetics.co.uk

I also design jewellery, and do PMC (silver clay) workshops. PMC is a wonderful way to design your own jewellery or to give as a present. The organic clay is burnt off and you are left with a fine silver creation. No silver jewellery experience is necessary.

www.pmcdesigns.co.uk

My long term hobby has been Family History/Genealogy and created a Family History Album piece of software - that enabled me to create an album that was image based, yet I could add document images, text within a simple databased system that looks like an digital photo album.