With a fun print, these ankle-height wellies are ideal for damp days in the garden, walks in wet grass, travel, and other occasions when full-length wellies seem like overkill. Made from natural rubber, they're a relaxed fit. They also have a soft lining, comfortably cushioned footbed, handy loops for pulling them on, and multidirectional lugs in the sole, for traction on slippery ground. Andy wanted to capture an image of Jimmy’s wellies for an exciting project, which involves him photographing iconic artefacts linked to famous comedians – either from mainstream or alternative comedy. Focusing on disadvantaged women, including BAME communities, we will work with 12 women at a time, taking their self-doubt and low esteem and gradually switching their mindset into one of ‘can do’. Dunlop Acifort Concrete Full Safety Wellington Bootsarewaterproof, work boots,made specifically for prolonged use with concrete. Will not deteriorate with the harmful nature of concrete, but are also easy to clean from both the uppers and the tread on the sole. Ideal for structural workers. The boots are fiited with an impact resistant stainless steel toe cap and renetration resistant steel midsole. The Wellingtons also have a high grade PVC Nitrile sole with unique suction pattern to aid with slip resistance. These boots offer excellent value for money! .

They could bin these concrete wellies, leave that low-paid job without sacrificing their income and ability to be a mother, or upskill for a more senior position. Covid has widened equality gap He added that an old pair of his boots were currently on display at a footwear exhibition in Nottingham. The famous Irish comedian says: “Each year at Christmas time, I think of a topical idea to base the front of my Christmas cards on. In every care home, shop and office – largely women-dominated sectors which have been most disrupted by Covid - there’s a quiet army of undervalued and low-paid women with a vision, talent and something they’d love to do instead.

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For some it’s been disastrous, bringing illness, isolation, redundancy, uncertainty and, in some cases, loss. Since singer-songwriter, composer and pianist Sir Elton John opened the Royal Concert Hall on 27 November 1982, millions of people have come through its doors to experience live performances, from every genre of music, dance and comedy. This show fits the bill perfectly and the atmosphere at each venue will be so uplifting that those in attendance will definitely leave in the Christmas spirit!” The welliesare manufactured from Dunlop Acifort with added polymers and nitrile. The sole is a PVC rubber/ Nitrile with extra traction cleats for extra grip and slip resistance. Because yes, it was exciting and reassuring to observe the new businesses launching or diversifying during Covid but what about those still to emerge? Look at the potential there!

They started their musical careers as children and achieved further success as teen-music idols, going on to produce a hit television show and also perform as solo and group artists. I started Women’s Business Station because I wanted to support women setting up their own businesses and create a supportive community to help like-minded women achieve their goals. With the help of some incredibly generous local business mentors, the social enterprise has trained, advised and supported hundreds of women since we launched just 18 months ago.An all-rubber outer means these boots are completely waterproof, while full-length lacing holds the foot securely for a good fit. The upper is comfortably padded, while underfoot the tread is grippy, with an integrated steel shank for excellent protection. Best suited to wet and muddy walking, they're also good for gardening thanks to the shank. They come up large, so you may need to go down a size.

Famous entertainer Jimmy was the headline performer of a national music hall tour during 2013 and the Nottingham venue was one of the autumn dates in the show’s schedule. For longer walks or technical terrain, it's worth choosing a boot that offers a snugger and more adjustable fit than a standard welly. As well as helping you keep your footing, this will reduce the likelihood of rubbing or blisters. These comfy boots from Keen combine the height and waterproofing of a welly with the full-length lacing and protective, grippy outsole of a walking boot. They might have to hang onto that job for a while but why not aim higher, study part-time and raise their game? Jimmy has even managed to get into the composition of this year’s Christmas card design the much talked about poses for which these athletes are famous.

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Saturday’s edition (21 December) of the Observer features Jimmy’s 2013 Christmas card (above right) which has him appealing to Santa Claus to retrieve his wellies and put them under his Christmas tree on the big day (see image below). The Belfast-born funnyman used the inspiration of London 2012 when it came to designing last year’s Christmas card, which featured Olympic champions Usain Bolt and Mo Farah. Clearly the big event of this year has been the London Olympics, so I thought of an idea which would feature me alongside two of arguably the biggest stars from the games, Usain Bolt and Mo Farah.” Northern Irish entertainer Jimmy is famous for wearing wellingtons, marked with the letters R and L on the wrong feet, during his acts. In every care home, shop and office – largely women-dominated sectors which have been most disrupted by Covid – there’s a quiet army of undervalued and low-paid women with a vision, talent and something they’d love to do instead. Women weighed down by concrete wellies

The Osmonds group first comprised brothers Alan, Wayne, Merril and Jay Osmond. They were later joined by younger siblings Donny– the most famous of all of them – and Jimmy. Their only sister Marie, who rarely sang with her brothers at that time, launched a successful solo career in 1973. Pre-existing equalities were huge before Covid but now the gap is even wider. That’s where our new Aspiring Women programme will come in. Focusing on disadvantaged women, including BAME communities, we will work with 12 women at a time, taking their self-doubt and low esteem and gradually switching their mindset into one of ‘can do’. Within a nurturing environment, we’ll provide support, inspiration and training. And, if they decide not to pursue their business idea, the experience won’t be wasted – they’ll now be able to see the possibilities, take responsibility for their lives and shape a brighter future. The BBC, ITV, the Rochdale Observer and several radio stations were among many media organisations to report on the crime. Some of them come to Women’s Business Station – yes, nearly 70% of our members are over the age of 40, their kids often having flown the nest. Often dissuaded from approaching rival business support agencies, they’re attracted by the supportive community we’ve grown - a safe space at a scary time and, as we put it, ‘the first stop to the best start’. But even then, many self-employed women underpay themselves, fail to see their value and repeat the cycle. Good for them, you might say. You might have a business idea too, a dream ‘but it’s not going to happen’– or so you tell yourself.They are weighed down by what I call “concrete wellies”, preventing them from moving onwards and upwards, trapped in a loop of generational poverty. Wellies are just the thing for the mud and endless puddles of a great British winter. But which come out on top when it comes to walking? With their slip-on design and less-than-grippy tread, wellies can rapidly become more of a chore than a pleasure to walk in.