Savannah: “It’s my way of sharing a smile”

Savannah Corbett, who studies ICT at Northern Regional College’s Coleraine campus, has been keeping herself busy during lockdown by creating rainbow-themed bows and other hair accessories to show her support for NHS staff.

Having always had a keen interest in arts and crafts, she explained how a hobby has now turned into a small business venture.

“I have always loved making bows and other accessories for myself, but when I started getting more and more requests to make them for other people, I realised that this could be a viable business idea,” said Savannah.

“I started selling at local markets and car boot sales but then moved to selling them online on Instagram under the name Buddy’s Boutique. I wanted to create something that would suit both adults and children alike and allow them to show support for frontline workers in their own way. There are also plenty of people who wouldn’t wear a bow, so I diversified into making NHS themed keyrings.

“It’s just my little way of sharing a smile. I hope they continue to bring people a sense of happiness and hope, and demonstrate the huge amount of appreciation that everyone has for NHS and other frontline workers,” she said.

Having completed her Level 3 course at the College, Savannah now plans to take a degree at Ulster University.