It was after Hazel married and left her job working at Binns in Sunderland that the idea of starting up an Avon round came to her.

“There was a lady called Mrs Nicholson covering the area at the time,” she said. “I decided I’d like to have a go and started it up in the September.

“I really enjoyed it and decided to keep it on and here I am 45 years later.”

Hazel, 66, who also works at Hopes chemist in Houghton, has kept the same round covering Fence Houses all those years, and she has vowed to carry on serving her customers for years to come.

“I love meeting people and doing the work I do,” she said. “I’ve built up good friendships and got to know my customers over the years.

“In the time that I’ve been working there have been several changes.

“The product range has got wider. When I first started it was mainly just perfumes for sale with some make-up.

“Now, you’ve got all sorts. There’s underwear, jewellery, handbags, hats and scarves and a lot of children’s products. There’s a very wide spectrum now.”

To mark Hazel’s dedication to the company, she was invited to an exclusive lunch with 19 other long-serving Avon reps at Rushton Hotel, Northamptonshire.

Hazel said: “When I first started my Avon business I would never have expected to have been chosen to attend such a special event.

“Avon has been a big part of my life and I’m really proud to be here today knowing that I have been part of the company’s success.”

Hazel’s coup comes just weeks after the Echo revealed dynamic duo Debbie Davis and Dave Carter raked in a whopping £5.5million and were crowned Avon’s top earners for the fourth year running.

The two Avon senior executive sales leaders, of Leechmere Grange, have 2,500 people working for them up and down the country after spending five years building up their Avon empire.

Petal’s Mobile Beauty – Mobile Beauty Therapist

Petal’s mobile beauty is a young business offering a wide range of treatments. Facials, eye enhancers, manicures, pedicures, waxing and also the ancient art of Threading.

Specialising in Fakebake tanning, Bridal, Prom and Photographic make up, Acrylic nails, Massaging.

Girls nights in pamper parties
Princess Parties for children

The aim of the company is to provide an excellent high class beauty to all at reasonable prices. Appointments tailored for individual needs in the comfort of your own home, office building etc.

Julia the therapist thrives to keeping her training fresh and up to date at the moment she is learning indian head massage and also hairdressing to enable the company to offer more and more services.

Petal’s Mobile Beauty is a member of the following organisations…

All brand new equipment and a marvellous staff.

All staff trained to the highest standards and fully aware of the latest styles and trends.

Ladies , Gents and Children catered for.

25 Morton Crescent

Fence Houses

DH4 6AD

Telephone: 0191 385 2225

Mobile 0776 3172 008

If you phone him please tell him you found him on the www.fence-houses.co.uk website

Opening Hours

Monday 9.00am-5.00pm

Tuesday 9.00am-8.00pm

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 9.00am-8.00pm

Friday 9.00am-6.00pm

Saturday 9.00am-4.00pm

Posted on 16 July 2008