Jordan tasting sweet success after business debut in West Norfolk

Starting up your own business is challenging, but one Downham man is already seeing some sweet success.

Jordan Pywell, who was born eight-weeks early with brain damage and cerebral palsy, has started up a candy cart business.

Selling sweets at various West Norfolk-based events, Jordan has opted for a more traditional candy selection, including sherbet lemons and rosey apples.

The 20-year-old launched his business, Wheely Sweet, at a car boot sale in Denver earlier this month and is already organising other appearances.

His father, Barry Pywell, said: “Jordan has always said the sound of sweets hitting the metal scales is his favourite sound.

“When we were talking through his options on what he could do after school, we thought about this candy cart since that was his favourite sound.

“We made our first appearance at a car boot sale in Denver and we have more coming up soon. Our next one is the Fenman Classic Bike Show in Wimbotsham on Bank Holiday Monday.

“He is really enjoying it so far because it gives him something to look forward to and something to feel a sense of accomplishment in.”

Jordan and his family are aiming to raise £5,000 to buy a tailor-made wheelchair.

“All the money raised from Jordan’s Wheely Sweet sales will go towards his long established charity fund, The Jordan Pywell Appeal Fund, which is now raising money to purchase a tailor-made wheelchair,” said Barry.

“Now he has finally stopped growing and his Scoliosis Repair Metalwork is firmly doing its job, our next step is to make him as comfortable as possible.

“We started the candy cart a little late this year due to Jordan’s health issues, but we are aiming to hit it hard next year.”

n To support Jordan’s candy cart business and to keep up to date with his appearances, follow his Facebook page by searching ‘Wheely Sweet’.