Notice Board
International bodyguards to locksmithing in Oswestry …
… to say Denise Owens and Theresa Hampton ’ s story is unique almost feels insulting . It ’ s a word too often brandished to elevate the only ‘ slightly-above-average ’, but in this case , believe me , ‘ unique ’ falls short .
» THE DUO , ALSO KNOWN AS MissPicks Locksmiths , have had an extensive career in the military , worked as bodyguards for almost two decades , became warrant officers and now , they ’ re locksmiths , spearheading safety , and security in their community .
International bodyguards .
Theresa : “ I was born in South Africa , but my parents ’ British roots led me back here almost three decades ago . It ’ s fair to say , I ’ ve led an unorthodox life – and so has Denise . I began my career in the British Army and upon my leave , I discovered a career in bodyguarding . My background and experience in the forces prepared me greatly for this , particularly when deployed as personal security for certain individuals and families . Of course , I cannot specify who I worked for , but I spent a good portion of my career protecting highprofile individuals , including royalty , business leaders , musicians , and sports personalities .”
It was during this period that Theresa met Denise in the Dubai embassy in London . With a similar background in the forces , Denise was also a bodyguard and managed to gain a position in a very sought after role in the United States .
Denise : “ Back then , I always remember everybody talking about certain positions – bodyguarding , that is – working for a prominent family in the States . I managed to secure this role and spent two decades with said family . They were a wonderful family and I ’ d be there should they need to go anywhere dangerous , alongside armed police . I was paid all year round , just like Theresa . No matter what we were doing , no matter where we were , should our services be required , we dropped everything and travelled to them .”
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DECEMBER 2023
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