Women’s Day 2023, 8th March

Being part of the Whelehan family, which established The Stray Sod bar in 2008, Aisling was no stranger to business, and seven years ago, opened sister business The Stray Sod Golf Tours which she runs with her partner Eddie.

The business has a second-to-none reputation for professional, personalised customer service and was awarded Best Golf Tour Operator in Spain, in the World Golf Awards in 2020 and 2022 and was shortlisted in 2021.

Stray Sod Golf Tours offers everything clients need for an annual group trip, even advising on the best courses. Each package is tailormade and all arranged by the expert team. This makes golfing holidays hassle free as well as excellent value with discounted green fees, competitive club hire, accommodation, airport and golf course transfers.

The best booking prices and flexible payment allows clients to secure everything up to 1 year in advance, with no deposits or payments required until nearer the trip.

The company also runs a successful golf society with reduced rate outings three times a month.

Just over a year ago, in Algorfa, a quiet little second hand shop with a good feel about it became available. Sue who was enjoying her singing in the evenings but looking for something to keep busy during the day snapped it up!

She gave the shop a total up lift, a brand new modern vibe to match the quality ‘Pre-loved’ clothes, shoes, bags and accessories she was selling there.

‘Back on the Rack’ as the shop is now known has a reputation for finding new homes for beautiful, quality condition preloved items; everything from designer & luxury to casual and formal. All at a fraction of the high street price tag!

What a great way to recycle clothes and items looking for a new home and treat yourself in the process

I moved to Spain with my now husband and 6 month old baby at the age of 21, leaving all my family behind and settling into a new country. For the first 6 years of being in Spain I was fortunate enough to be a stay at home mum.

Euroguard has always been a family run business but upon taking over the management of the company we have been able to grow and bring new ideas to this ever changing industry. From full house renovations, conservatories, porch infills or stunning glass curtians and railings we are able to provide it all. My husband and business partner Mat will design and build what our clients desire whilst I manage the office, orders, staff and I am also the clients point of contact. We could not do what we do without the support and hard work of our team and most importantly our fantastic clients. We have now been on the Costa Blanca for 22 years and here’s to another 22 more.

Karen, who is originally from Brighton came to live in Spain in 1988. Soon after she set up New2you, which is a 2nd hand furniture business based in Mar Azul, Torrevieja.

Karen opened the first shop with a small selection of furniture and over the years the business has expanded to now include three shops in Mar Azul plus a permanent shop at the Sunday morning Zoco market. Karen has built a reputation for providing good quality furniture at affordable prices. Karen and her team pride themselves on ensuring all of the furniture displayed is clean and well presented. New2you buy sell and part exchange and you will find a large selection of furniture available in all the shops with new stock arriving daily.

If you haven’t visited any of the shops, why not pop down and see what’s on offer!

Greetings. My name is Eli. I am 44 years old and mother of three beautiful children and I love combining work and raising children. I have a business in Alicante airport which is car parking for short and long term parking since 2015 which is called VipParking Alicante!

My role in our company is to prepare annual contracts, advise clients on their questions, answer emails, control booking and manage the staff. I like to be at work communicating with clients.

I first started with the company as a driver, preparing and washing cars for our customers and receiving and delivering cars to the airport. During this period we received a large number of regular customers and now we have grown into a large company with our services now being available at the airport, train station, port and bus station. Without the help of my husband and our family it would definitely not have been possible. Please give VipParking Alicante a try and I am sure you will be pleased with the service we offer. You can find our advert on the front page of the newspaper for all bookings.

Abbie Barratt is 30 years old and has lived in Spain for 20 years with her husband, who is Spanish and her two children aged 2 and 5. Abbie Started property conveyancing in 2013. Abbie is professional, ambitious, independent and a bubbly character.

In 2016 Abbie opened her own office, CONNECT CONVEYANCING, in La Finca Golf, Algorfa. This has now naturally progressed into also dealing with Real Estate CASAS CONNECT.

Abbie is supported by her fabulous young, efficient and enthusiastic team and is extremely proud of her company and the way the business is growing. Connect Conveyancing and Casas Connect have strong repeat business and friend referrals and also have a 5* rating on Google.