‘It is overwhelming to win an award for a shop that has been such a huge part of my life and allowed me to meet so many incredible people’
A much-loved barbershop based in North Point Shopping Centre has been awarded “Best Barbers in East Yorkshire” at the Yorkshire Business Awards. Billies Barbers has proudly served the Bransholme community for 27 years.
First opened in 1998 by Donna Mcloughlin, the shop has become a cornerstone of local life, welcoming three generations of families through its doors. It offers signature touches like arcades for waiting customers, lollipops for children, and even hand-wrapped gifts at Christmas.
The Yorkshire Business Awards was held at The Queens Hotel in Leeds on Sunday, July 20. The event hosted almost 500 attendees from across the region, showcasing the best in Yorkshire’s business talent.
The celebration didn’t stop there. Donna’s sister shop, Macs Hair & Beauty, was also a finalist for Best Salon in Yorkshire and the whole team attended the awards together.
Donna still works behind the chair today. She fronts a friendly, tight-knit team who’ve been together for over two decades.
She said: “It is overwhelming to win an award for a shop that has been such a huge part of my life and allowed me to meet so many incredible people. To win alongside a fantastic team is extra special.”
The news was announced to customers with a post on the Billies Barbers Facebook page: “Obviously with the best team and the best customers - because we couldn’t be the best if it wasn’t for you! What an incredible night we had last night in Leeds with Macs Hair and Beauty who were also nominated for best beauty salon.
“Thanks for all the hard work Belinda, Claire, Tina and Sarah and for everyone who voted. Now roll on the England Business Awards in November.”
One customer wrote: “Well done well deserved been coming in with my kids for 18 years.” Another said: “Well done to all Sarah has been cutting my boys hair for the last 24 years.”
Someone else commented: “Well done ladies, you deserve it. My little boy loves coming to have his hair cut with you and won’t go anywhere else.”
Donna and the team have since booked their table for the British Finals of the England Business Awards. It will be held in Birmingham on November 16.
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