Inspiring speaker for ladies' annual lunch

Members of the Pro 6 and Women@1 Groups with Speaker, Mel Tillett, of Tilletts Clothing, are (left to right) Claire Phillips - CK Jefferson Ltd., Anne Tate - Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, Lindsay Rubie – HSBC, Teresa Thomas – Wilkin Chapman, Mel Tillett – Tilletts Clothing, Julie Cook – Handelsbanken, Di White – LCS Group, Sarah Bainbridge – AP Robinson.

SEVENTY TWO ladies attended the recent Pro6/Women@1 Annual Lunch, held at The Ashbourne Hotel, North Killingholme.

Following a welcome drink, the ladies sat down to enjoy a two-course lunch before hearing from speaker Mel Tillett, of Tilletts Clothing Ltd.

Chamber members Tilletts Clothing were winners of the Business Growth Award at the 2018 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards.

Mel gave a personal insight into her own and the company’s journey. From a start as a tractor-driving farmworker at 16, she has gone on, with the help of daughters Grace and Nancy, to run a fast fashion online and bricks and mortar business which is fast gaining national recognition and respect in its sector. 

Wilkin Chapman administered this year’s event and Partner, Teresa Thomas, hosted for the two groups. A charity raffle was held in aid of Wish Upon A Star and £555 was raised and handed over to fundraiser Jayne O’Flynn, of Driver Hire. 

Anne Tate, Northern Lincolnshire Manager for the Chamber and Lead for Women@1 commented: “It has been a very enjoyable and inspiring event. Mel Tillett told her story in a very open, interesting and inspiring way and feedback from those who attended has been excellent. We are already looking forward to the 2019 event!.”