Jimmy, 70, said in the Lancashire Evening Post (LEP) that he first donned them in a Manchester club in an effort to “get a laugh on my entrance by being visually funny… to help me win over some of the more hostile audiences”.

Jimmy has even managed to get into the composition of this year’s Christmas card design the much talked about poses for which these athletes are famous. A firm favourite in our household, these boots are super-comfortable for walks and everyday adventures. The soles are grippy and protective, while allowing natural foot movement, and the leather uppers are sourced from small-scale farmers with free-roaming cattle. These aren't completely waterproof, so little feet may get wet in deep puddles, but they do protect against wet grass, pavement puddles and rain. The Belfast-born funnyman used the inspiration of London 2012 when it came to designing last year’s Christmas card, which featured Olympic champions Usain Bolt and Mo Farah. Women’s Business Station team Angie De Vos, Shonagh Kelly, Abigail Donaldson, Lauren McGurk, Marianthi Macdonald, Michelle De Almeida and Kate Mason.

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Single-parent households are more likely to be under financial strain, worsened by women generally having more responsibility for home-schooling, housework and childcare. Wellies are just the thing for the mud and endless puddles of a great British winter. But which come out on top when it comes to walking? With their slip-on design and less-than-grippy tread, wellies can rapidly become more of a chore than a pleasure to walk in. With a fun print, these ankle-height wellies are ideal for damp days in the garden, walks in wet grass, travel, and other occasions when full-length wellies seem like overkill. Made from natural rubber, they're a relaxed fit. They also have a soft lining, comfortably cushioned footbed, handy loops for pulling them on, and multidirectional lugs in the sole, for traction on slippery ground. Combining a rubber lower panel with a smart, full-grain waterproof leather and padded fabric lace-up upper, these boots are a great option for walks with puddles and wet grass, when you don't need the full-length waterproofing of a traditional welly. The contoured, memory-foam footbed offers superb comfort and a secure fit, while the outsole is durable and grippy in all but the muddiest conditions. A great-looking and versatile boot. Men's He added that an old pair of his boots were currently on display at a footwear exhibition in Nottingham.

Northern Irish entertainer Jimmy is famous for wearing wellingtons, marked with the letters R and L on the wrong feet, during his acts. They could inspire their children to follow their dreams, see their worth and not just repeat the cycle. For some it’s been disastrous, bringing illness, isolation, redundancy, uncertainty and, in some cases, loss. They are weighed down by what I call “concrete wellies”, preventing them from moving onwards and upwards, trapped in a loop of generational poverty.Clearly the big event of this year has been the London Olympics, so I thought of an idea which would feature me alongside two of arguably the biggest stars from the games, Usain Bolt and Mo Farah.” But even then, many self-employed women underpay themselves, fail to see their value and repeat the cycle. With 43.4% of Dundee women working part-time compared to 12.3% of men, their roles are less secure.

Imagine the difference we could make to their lives, to their children’s futures, to our local economy.Nonetheless, it is an exciting prospect and I cannot wait to team up with the Osmonds, who have a global following and reputation. Pre-existing equalities were huge before Covid but now the gap is even wider. That’s where our new Aspiring Women programme will come in. Focusing on disadvantaged women, including BAME communities, we will work with 12 women at a time, taking their self-doubt and low esteem and gradually switching their mindset into one of ‘can do’. Within a nurturing environment, we’ll provide support, inspiration and training. And, if they decide not to pursue their business idea, the experience won’t be wasted – they’ll now be able to see the possibilities, take responsibility for their lives and shape a brighter future.