'Gosport Buzz' was created in May 2007 and is a local website created by local people, offering Gosport and Lee on Solent traders the opportunity to advertise their business professionally, locally and at a low cost.

The ideas came together after discussions between Cindy Robins who runs Prickly Pear Design and Martin Duffy who has a wealth of knowledge and get-up-and-go that never ceases to amaze.

The website, like any other, is still under development and is growing and changing over time. If you have any suggestions or comments on any aspect of the site, please let us know. We appreciate your feedback.

About Cindy

Cindy runs Prickly Pear Design, a web & graphic design company based in Alverstoke in Gosport, and as a business owner, is always keen to help other businesses grow.

Through her own experiences, she understands the up's and down's associated with running a small business and is more than happy to help. She also knows websites and has over 12 years experience in the field of web design, graphic design, photography and website optimisation both in the USA and UK.

Cindy spent 8 years in Florida, Texas and California before returning to the UK in 2000 and whilst she enjoyed the experience and picked up her web design skills whilst living there, feels 'it's good to be home'.

When she's not designing web sites, Cindy loves walking, photography, travelling and the great outdoors whatever the weather but definitely prefers the sun!

Vistit the Prickly Pear Design website for further information on the full range of services offered.

About Martin

Martin has enjoyed a successful career as a Television Presenter, Reporter and Producer for Granada TV, BBC, ITV and Channel 4 TV – from local news, social action and “people" programmes to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As Founder and Managing Director of the Ideas Factory TV production company, he helped pioneer coverage of disability sport on British Network TV with award-winning programmes, such as Don’t Just Sit There, and Big 8 Wheelchair Basketball for Channel Four.

A paraplegic and wheelchair user for 33 years following a spinal injury in 1975, Martin is a keen handcycle athlete, accomplished skydiver, scuba diver, hot-air balloonist, and health and fitness enthusiast.

After taking “early retirement,” to focus on his health and reconnect with his legs, Martin's motto is "Expect Success." He advocates “there are never problems, just solutions," and lives by the words of British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill... Action This Day!

Visit Martin's website to find out more.