Sarah Gooch of Abbeygate Lighting,
Cobbold Road,Felixstowe will shortly be
taking the role as the new secretary for the Chamber.In 2005, Sarah joined the
family business after having spent many years in the background looking after
the accounts. During the last 6 years, she has made a significant impact to
Abbeygate Lighting with the latest venture being the implementation of an
E-Commerce website, which is her most noteworthy achievement so far. Sarah’s main
aim whilst being on the committee of the chamber is to promote Felixstowe.. ?xml:namespace>
Louise Berrill is stepping down after
over 8 years in the role to enable her to pursue other work, family and
voluntary commitments.Louise says; ‘I
have thoroughly enjoyed my time as secretary for the chamber.Although not always easy I have been delighted
to contribute to so many brilliant projects and see the chamber develop and
strengthen.I have met some wonderful
people within the committee and town.As
neither a resident nor a business person within Felixstowe I feel it is now the
right time to allow Sarah to take the chamber to the next level with her fresh
and enthusiastic approach.I would like
to wish Sarah and the chamber well in the future and hope that they will
receive the same support I have received during my time on the committee’.
Andrew Rowdon, Chairman said; ‘I am
delighted that Sarah will be taking on the role.I feel that it will be a real asset to the
chamber to have Sarah as the new secretary.Last year she showed commitment and exceptional skills in producing a
town guide for Felixstowe and these organisational skills will be a big part of
this role.Working within the family
business at Abbeygate Lighting will allow Sarah to keep in touch with the town
centre traders and allow us as a committee to react more quickly to the ever
changing needs and demands that we face.Naturally, the experience and commitment that we lose from Louise will
be missed but we respect her decision to concentrate on other aspects of her
work and family life’.
There will be a short transitional period
between Louise and Sarah and it is anticipated that by the beginning of
February all day to day communications will be filtered through Sarah.Please take note of the chamber’s new contact
number which is 07531 829884.