A MACHYNLLETH woman who bounced back from redundancy has been selected to star in new careers campaign.

Yvonne Gordon, 62, (pictured) had been a restaurant manager at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth for 12 years when she was told her role was being made redundant.

But the blow turned out to be the beginning of a new career path for Yvonne – now she combines running an antiques and collectibles business with work as an upholsterer, bringing old furniture back to life.

And she is backing a campaign to raise awareness of how to access the training and careers advice that helped her bounce back.