Ill health gave Ally Heasman, 54, the chance to reconsider her career. Fond memories of buying ice cream as a child, and her love of old vehicles led to her buying a vintage ice cream van. Ally lives in Ely, Cambridgeshire, with her partner Andy, 48.
THE IDEA
After five years as a nurse, I became a police officer and worked in safeguarding children. Later, my work revolved around domestic violence with Sussex Council and then as an independent adviser. These jobs were distressing, so when I was forced to stop after an illness in