A COUPLE from Bradford on Avon are preparing to celebrate the tenth birthday of their business From You to Me.

Neil Coxon, founder of the company based in Newtown, and his partner Helen, 50, are gearing up to mark the anniversary of their business which offers its customers award-winning gifts to help hold onto special occasions in their lives. Selling a selection of journals that can be personalised for any life occasion, the company aims to help others hold a keepsake of the important steps in their lives.

Mr Coxon, 53, said: “I really can’t believe how time flies, it seems like only yesterday we produced our first journal, but with so much that has happened it is hard to remember it all. I should have used a journal to capture our own story.

“What I do know though, is that our success has been due to the fantastic team we have, wonderful products and amazing loyal customers and we are delighted to recognise this as we celebrate our tenth birthday.”

The idea for the business first came to Mr Coxon whilst he was caring for his ill father. During that time it came to him that there was a lot that had been left unsaid or undiscovered about his father’s life.

With a keen interest in genealogy, Mr Coxon and his partner set about creating a business that inspires people to come together and capture and share their own life stories.

“It’s great to celebrate a milestone and I am extremely excited about the future. We have some really wonderful and innovative products planned for launch over the next couple of years and to borrow a phrase from my old corporate employer- the future is extremely bright,” added Mrs Coxon.

As well as a celebration party on February 28, the couple are running a competition tasking everyone with sending in their own unique, personal and interesting family stories. Anyone wishing to take part can visit the business's Facebook page From You To Me. The competition will launch from Wednesday (February 15).