IN THE HOTSEAT

LAURA GRIMWOOD

Married/Children?

Married and have a beautiful eight week old baby.

Position/Company:

Joint Managing Director with my brother Jamie Thomson at Thomson Sawmills Ltd.

Previous Employment:

Worked my way through the business and have worked in most areas.

What do you consider the main issues affecting the fencing and landscaping industry?

Uncertainty with the Government and worldwide issues.

What’s been your best idea?

Working with the family.

And your worst?

Taking a plant into the office and expecting it to survive.

What do you like about Fencing and Landscaping News?

Very informative and a good chance to promote ourselves as a reliable Supplier in the industry.

Favourite film:

Dirty Dancing & Mamma Mia 2.

Beer or Wine:

Wine every time!

Favourite Food:

Pizza.

Newspaper you read:

Online local paper and Daily Mirror.

Favourite saying:

‘Buy cheap, Buy twice!’

Favourite sport:

Badminton.

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you take with you?

My family, dog & phone.

Pound or Euro:

Pound.