My background and training was as a nursery nurse and I have many happy memories working in early years and special needs. I left education to help my Mum care for my Dad and alongside my caring role I worked at Great Seaside Bed and Breakfast in Branscombe.

Shortly after my Dad passed away my husband Graham who was a founder of the Branscombe Vale Brewery was diagnosed with cancer and I took up my caring role again. Sadly, we lost Graham in May 2013 and over the months that followed I drew strength from the village community and began to piece my life together.

It is a privilege to live in such a wonderful and supportive village and after much thought I decided I needed to put all my life skills to good use and try and give back something to such a caring community.

I launched my Taxi business Karen’s Cars, from the village of Branscombe in June 2015 and I’m pleased to say the business is growing steadily.

Taxiing is now a very rewarding part of my life. I never know from day to day who I will meet or where I will be called too.

So here’s to the future and exciting times ahead …. Karen’s Cars.