Becky has a new brief

CAREER change . . . Becky Nowell with some of her products at home in Lees

SOLICITOR Becky Nowell is giving up courts for cross stitch.

The 36-year-old mum of two has set up Maisie Lou Designs to sell a range of Oldham RLFC club merchandise.

The family-run Lees business, launched last November, is supported by Becky’s husband Matt — a lifelong Roughyeds’ supporter.

He said: “We felt a move like this would benefit both Oldham RLFC and Maisie Lou Designs.”

When her first daughter was born five years ago, Becky took a career break and began making personalised children’s gifts for friends, using bespoke embroidery.

She quickly realised there was a market for her products, so decided to leave her job as a senior crown prosecutor in Manchester to develop and expand her business in personalised gifts.

Becky, who has two daughters, Charlotte (5) and Harriet (3), said: “It was a daunting experience to leave behind the drama of the courtroom.”

Fans can get a more detailed look at what’s available online by going to www.maisieloudesigns.co.uk