The countdown to International Women’s Day is on and we are starting the celebrations early as we continue to promote Northampton’s thriving female-owned businesses.
Chronicle & Echo readers have gone mad for recommending their favourite businesses run by women, which they believe deserve to be shouted about in the local press.
So far we have shared 23 businesses – ones that this newspaper has interviewed so far in 2024 and those that come highly recommended by our readers.
With two-and-a-half weeks to go until International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, here are 15 more to add to the growing list of businesses that have received praise.
If you admire a female-owned business that you would like to see featured in the Chronicle & Echo, email [email protected].
So far we have shared 23 businesses – ones that this newspaper has interviewed so far in 2024 and those that come highly recommended by our readers.
![This salon prides itself on providing top-notch services to enhance their customers’ natural beauty. Located in Bridge Street, this is a new addition to the town centre. One commenter said: “New on the block A&C Hair Art & Beauty Salon, who are based in Bridge Street, are hard working, talented and honest sisters! Worth a mention.”](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZjZmM5ODAwLTgyM2QtNDRhYS1iZGU4LWVjYmYxZTMzZDdkZToyMzBlZmFmYi02NzFhLTQyM2ItODViMy1kMDZmM2QyZGMwMzY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. A&C Hair Art & Beauty Salon
This salon prides itself on providing top-notch services to enhance their customers’ natural beauty. Located in Bridge Street, this is a new addition to the town centre. One commenter said: “New on the block A&C Hair Art & Beauty Salon, who are based in Bridge Street, are hard working, talented and honest sisters! Worth a mention.” Photo: A&C Hair Art & Beauty Salon
![Your Cool, founded by Jo Rutherford in 2019, is a small batch artisan producer of fresh and high quality ice creams and sorbets – made to order for local delivery or available as a unique experience for events, including weddings. One Chronicle & Echo reader praised the business for its “delicious” products and the fact it is “locally made in small batches”.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmMzMjVhN2JmLWE2ZDgtNDEyYy1hYzJhLTA2NTcxYmQzMmE5Zjo3MDgxZmJkOC0wNTUyLTRmMTUtOGNmNy1hMjEwZWUzOGY1NzI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Your Cool
Your Cool, founded by Jo Rutherford in 2019, is a small batch artisan producer of fresh and high quality ice creams and sorbets – made to order for local delivery or available as a unique experience for events, including weddings. One Chronicle & Echo reader praised the business for its “delicious” products and the fact it is “locally made in small batches”. Photo: Your Cool
![Ella describes herself as an experienced and passionate children’s entertainer, offering high quality and fun parties while also caring for the planet with eco-friendly goodies. The mum of two launched the business back in March 2016. “Ella is an absolutely amazing children’s party entertainer and deserves to be mentioned,” said one commenter.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdiZDc4Mjg4LTQxN2EtNGU4My04ODQxLWRjZGFmNDQwNTA3NDpiYjc3ODY1NS01YzBiLTQzODEtYjA3Yy1mNjFkYjJlNmYwMWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Ella Bella’s Parties
Ella describes herself as an experienced and passionate children’s entertainer, offering high quality and fun parties while also caring for the planet with eco-friendly goodies. The mum of two launched the business back in March 2016. “Ella is an absolutely amazing children’s party entertainer and deserves to be mentioned,” said one commenter. Photo: Ella Bella’s Parties
![The Eccentric Englishman, a venue that offers afternoon teas, cocktails and themed events from St Giles’ Street, was first opened in September 2021 by Liz Cox. One Chronicle & Echo reader praised the business: “Fabulously quirky and oh so friendly. Lots of different ideas and the food is first class, especially the homemade cheesecakes and cakes.”](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU0ZGU3YmNkLWQ4YTQtNDI0Ni1hMDJhLTBiMzRlYzViYjQ4MjoyYmUxNTYxMi03MWM3LTRhZmEtYmY1ZC1hNWZlZmE5YmJlNGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. The Eccentric Englishman
The Eccentric Englishman, a venue that offers afternoon teas, cocktails and themed events from St Giles’ Street, was first opened in September 2021 by Liz Cox. One Chronicle & Echo reader praised the business: “Fabulously quirky and oh so friendly. Lots of different ideas and the food is first class, especially the homemade cheesecakes and cakes.” Photo: The Eccentric Englishman