Business owners, journalists and creative industries professionals gathered in Doncaster at the launch of the region's newest communications consultancy recently.

Cream Consultancy, a communications business providing public relations, social media strategy, media training and copywriting, held a drinks reception at the town's Point arts centre on South Parade.

The business start-up has been set up by experienced public relations professionals Jane Whitham, from Sheffield, and Elizabeth Hudson, from Doncaster.

The duo, both former journalists, have more than 20 years experience in public relations, communications and media working for a range of national clients as well as in the public and voluntary sector.

Cream's clients include Doncaster-based national environmental charity BTCV and Doncaster firms Kat Communications, Anew Solutions and The Fruit Tree Business Growth Club.

Elizabeth said: "The launch party was a tremendous success and allowed us to personally thank our clients and the people who have helped us over the last few months.

"We are really looking forward to working with local businesses to support them in what is likely to prove a challenging year."

Cream is based at Barnsley Digital Media Centre, a £10.5m hub for creative and digital industries. 

(Image courtesy of Brian McReynolds of World Scape Art)