tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84654554904199550292024-02-21T04:38:07.324+00:00Sara Tye @ saratye - BlogSara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-38036754982668710262022-07-12T02:47:00.000+01:002022-07-12T02:47:26.689+01:00Why We Should All Be Using Tech In Our Marketing Now<p><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whether you like it or not, technology controls almost every
facet of our lives. But there is a way for us to use technology to our
advantage as entrepreneurs and business-minded people. Here are just some of
the reasons why you should all be using tech in your marketing to grow and
develop your brand swiftly and successfully.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Application
Programming Interfaces (APIs)</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The ideal situation for any business entrepreneur is to be
able to kick back and relax, engaging in the meatier tasks at hand while the menial
jobs are dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible. Luckily, there is
no longer a need to rely on your own intelligence, let alone others!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) such as Zapier
have been developed in the past few years to fully automate various marketing
processes that tended to take a lot of time.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Zapier automatically tracks mentions on social media, sends
messages to your list of customers and can even send regular marketing
summaries to your email.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With such a powerful tool at your disposal and free plans
available, you should not even be thinking about skimming through your social
media feed and responding to each of your clients individually to grow your
brand.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Digital Advertising</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The dawn of the internet has opened up a whole new avenue
for advertising yourself, your products or your services. Yes, digital
advertising has been around for quite some time now, but many people don’t
realise quite how powerful of a marketing tool it can be.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Perhaps some statistics will entice you. Did you know that
more than half of UK businesses increased their digital ad spending in 2021,
and a grand total of £15.57 billion was spent in the previous year? Put
bluntly, by neglecting this form of advertising and relying solely on posters,
brochures and physical events, you are being left behind in a bygone era.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The reason for the fall of non-digital advertising is simply
due to the fact that digital ads just work better. Everyone spends countless
hours on their phones nowadays, so are much likely to come across a digital
advert as opposed to a physical one. The return on investment (ROI) for digital
advertising is higher too, and it also takes a lot less time and effort to make
a digital ad compared to a brochure, or organising a whole event! Really, the
fall of non-digital advertising has already begun.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Email Marketing</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now we go onto email marketing. You may be thinking, “But
people don’t really use emails as much anymore... social media is a much better
way of communicating online these days”. However, emails are one of the most
powerful and reliable ways to turn a potential customer into a guaranteed sale.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Conversion rates are the percentage that carried out your
desired action from the people that the email was sent to. The higher this is,
the more sales you are likely to achieve. The most common technique to increase
conversion rates is to create an email marketing funnel.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A succession of emails is sent to a list of potential
customers to paint a picture of personal connection. This builds trust and
loyalty, and eventually the person will be inclined to go through with a sale.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The average conversion rate of a solid email marketing
funnel is between 2% and 5%. Such figures for engagement and subsequent
retention is very difficult to manage with regular newsletters.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Project Management
Tools</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Project management tools such as Trello and Kajabi have made
it a lot easier to assign specific tasks to your workforce.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whereas before you may have used spreadsheets or simple
verbal communication to let employees know what to do next, PM tools speed up
the project management process and ensure no one is left with nothing to do and
no one forgets what they are meant to be doing.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Further Automation</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If it is possible to carry out a certain task automatically,
then there is no question that you should implement automation as soon as you
can. Even if it costs a little to set up initially, the time and therefore
money saved in the long run will likely see amazing returns.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wufoo for example is an online form builder which allows you
to create anything from payment forms to survey sheets by choosing from a
variety of templates or dragging and dropping premade textboxes and buttons.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I mean, if you are still making forms by hand you might as
well be living in the Victorian era, but Wufoo certainly takes things a further
step up by eliminating the need to write code, which used to take days. Not to
mention the need to hire a web developer.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You also have the opportunity to use online calendars such
as Calendly to automate the appointment scheduling process. Instead of sending
emails back and forth between you and the customer, the customer gets to choose
when to have their meeting in line with your availability.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How does this relate to marketing I hear you ask? Well, it’s
all about making the user experience as simple and straightforward as possible.
If even a single customer has a really positive time working with you and using
your service, they will be more likely to recommend you to others. And so your
audience grows and the cycle continues.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Conclusion</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I think the main idea I want you to get from this article is
that there are literally no downsides to using tech for your marketing
purposes. I realise now looking back that I have basically just listed a bunch
of software and sites. But I can assure you that I haven’t been paid by any of
the companies, I swear! It’s just that it really is a no-brainer to utilise
tech in your marketing strategy.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The greatest advantage is that it significantly reduces time
spent on administration and creation, instead allowing you to focus on churning
out the highest quality advertising and marketing material.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thus, the job of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) has
become integrated with that of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). It is
important that the CMO gains a proper grasp of what tech is on offer to gain an
upper hand in marketing. Leave it for too long, and it will get progressively
more difficult to make the switch from analogue to digital.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://techround.co.uk/news/sara-tye-redhead-pr-importance-of-tech-in-marketing/">https://techround.co.uk/news/sara-tye-redhead-pr-importance-of-tech-in-marketing/</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5UqYOPRYw8TszQ1YCC12VYFT8Efg6pItgOLrg6sQTX4bkz_GzzFTT4ctuu8FnNOBbK5Uj4NHj7A-MsBNUgfJ-eZhl_-s8q7dLGVfZS4bnkadSFxE5vGvoeM4pcqsyQAevW0kELIJ3lgf26lX30Mrjws7jhiXCPBqqsJxNKNouBhD2EaQ3jzTV2wq/s464/New%20TechRound%20logo(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="108" data-original-width="464" height="74" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5UqYOPRYw8TszQ1YCC12VYFT8Efg6pItgOLrg6sQTX4bkz_GzzFTT4ctuu8FnNOBbK5Uj4NHj7A-MsBNUgfJ-eZhl_-s8q7dLGVfZS4bnkadSFxE5vGvoeM4pcqsyQAevW0kELIJ3lgf26lX30Mrjws7jhiXCPBqqsJxNKNouBhD2EaQ3jzTV2wq/s320/New%20TechRound%20logo(1).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-9151595332335877762021-05-06T02:02:00.004+01:002021-05-06T02:02:45.210+01:00Ark Jewellery launches stunning collection of bridal jewellery<p> <span style="color: #666666;">Ark Jewellery has unveiled three new collections of bridalwear. Crafted in gold and inspired by Middle Eastern architecture, the collections are intended to symbolise beauty, tranquillity and eternity, making them perfect for brides planning their special day.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The new pieces of jewellery are environmentally friendly thanks to the use of recycled and fair trade gold. All of the packaging is also sustainable, ensuring the minimisation of any carbon footprint created by the production of the jewellery. 3D design and printing have innovatively been employed to produce these collections, which has allowed unique 3D patterns to be engraved into the precious metal, imbuing the pieces with a unique and stunning finish.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Ark Jewellery is owned by Kristina Smith, an artist, designer and silversmith who studied at the Sir John Cass School of Art, Architecture and Design at London Metropolitan University. Throughout her career, she has focused on sustainability within jewellery making and always tries to use recycled gold and fair trade gold to fashion her creations. Extremely passionate about environmental concerns, Kristina's jewellery and art are intended to inspire and educate as well as have a profound aesthetic value.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">During the creation of these new collections, Kristina's vision was to create pieces that were inspired by some of the beautifully designed architecture of the Middle East. Utilising repetitive patterns and unique engravings, including geometric designs, the collection helps to highlight the beauty of gold. Symbolically, eternity is represented within each piece of jewellery, offering brides the chance to find a piece of jewellery that will fully reflect their special day and the eternal love they feel for their spouse-to-be.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Speaking about her latest pieces, Kristina Smith said: “Art without a story is meaningless. But like all good art, my pieces give you room to discover your own emotions, connections and weave them into a story that ultimately makes them part of your life.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">All the collections are intended to showcase the raw beauty of gold. Unlike with many bridal pieces, Kristina has specifically designed her jewellery with the intention of putting gold in the limelight. The patterns and intricate designs engraved into the metal are the highlights of the pieces and there are no gems or stones. However, Ark Jewellery can produce bespoke versions of any items within these collections, allowing brides to have their favourite gemstones put into the pieces if they so wish.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The three collections each offer their own take on showcasing the beauty of precious gold. The Starburst collection is made from precious yellow gold and features large and small domed pendants as well as earrings. They are available in both 14k and 18k gold and feature a choice of 41cm or 46cm chains.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The rose gold collection is named Rose Flower and features domed pendants with a V ball. Like the Starburst collection, Rose Flower is available in 14k and 18k versions. The third collection in the new series of jewellery is Palm Beach, which takes inspiration from the Middle East, ancient Near East and the Mediterranean world. Carefully crafted in white gold using 3D printing techniques, Palm Beach showcases an intricate pendant with a concave and layered design. Earrings and a white gold ring are also available.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The full range is available from Ark Jewellery now<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.arkjourney.com/gold-bridal" href="https://www.arkjourney.com/gold-bridal">https://www.arkjourney.com/gold-bridal</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Kristina Smith biography</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">I am born into an artist’s family. I grew up surrounded by painters and an eccentric actress, absorbing their artistic thoughts and experiences. My story also emanates from the personal paintings and heirlooms that have long been part of my family home, offering their own stories for generations to come.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">I was offered a place at the Sir John Cass School of Art, Architecture and Design at the London Metropolitan University. It was of course a dream come true. But like many artists, from studying what you love to finding the courage to turn that love into a business took me along a scenic route.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">A true entrepreneur at heart, I founded my own recruitment company and coached young people seeking a career change and pushing their passion. This drive focused my own attention on my interests, and in 2019, the Ark Jewellery was born.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">From day one, I have used recycled or fair-trade materials. Without a doubt, the jewellery business has a particular reputation and disregard for the planet through mining. As an artist, I believe the passion to create art is not just to make a perfect material to create beauty, but also to educate and raise awareness.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Being intrigued by new technologies and 3D design printing, I explored the boundaries of what we can do that are perceived as precious, mixing unusual materials such as wood and fine metals, incorporating gemstones into designs that are elegantly inspired by the fragility and beauty of nature.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">A visit to the Alhambra in Granada, Andalusia, Spain captivated my imagination, and the eternal beauty of the repetitive patterns, colours and tranquillity throughout the palace led me to incorporate these feelings of stillness and eternity into some of my latest collections.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Art without a story is meaningless. But as all good art, my pieces give you room to discover your own emotions, connections and weave them into a story that ultimately makes them part of your life.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Indeed, stories are the essence of our existence. Without them, life becomes meaningless and dull. Each choice, each decision flows us into a particular direction, and the sum of everything that we do ultimately becomes the framework of our life. They form part of what we are as a person and our own journey, shaping of the stories and narratives that we will make in the future.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">French artist and Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne once said, something to this effect: A piece of art that did not start with an emotion cannot be considered an art.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOLSBR7h7imSlVIWknC0OB10vSqHGIidVljLgF-scOxIxXXzwZzzmkRSdRtwzoSZfr6MQCSTaFDJPu7LIok3JrbNBEZb8sWAagKNSi4RlPp07kG1K0XvYUEVFHxlFT1u_Me7AnDGkTjM/s2048/Palm+Beach+Collection+-+wedding+tiara+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOLSBR7h7imSlVIWknC0OB10vSqHGIidVljLgF-scOxIxXXzwZzzmkRSdRtwzoSZfr6MQCSTaFDJPu7LIok3JrbNBEZb8sWAagKNSi4RlPp07kG1K0XvYUEVFHxlFT1u_Me7AnDGkTjM/s320/Palm+Beach+Collection+-+wedding+tiara+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-32367334692688844972021-05-06T01:57:00.001+01:002021-05-06T01:57:04.162+01:00Woodward Financials financial algorithm drive enhanced management service<p> <span style="color: #666666;">WOODWARD FINANCIALS USE NEW FINANCIAL ALGORITHM TO DRIVE ENHANCED ACTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICE</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Thames Valley based Woodward Financials now offer a unique advisory Enhanced Active Management Service™ unmatched by anyone in the market.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">This unique algorithm, five years in the making, identifies trading opportunities in markets such as FX, and long-term indices such as the FTSE 100, Nikkei, and Dow Jones.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Woodward Financials, independent financial advisers, specialise in providing a unique personal advice service and investment strategy tailored around the needs and requirements of their valued client base.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">As advisors for finance, investment and pensions, the new algorithm Woodward Financials has in place provides not only the best possible active management service available to investors but also gives their client’s investment portfolios the best possible chance to perform at their optimum.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">In their last “live” test, Woodward Financials placed over 200 trades to gauge profitability with the algorithm, returning 216 winning trades out of 218.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The Enhanced Active Management Service™ uses a complex set of rules to be adhered to with the use of trading software, and a manual decision process to determine the outcome.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">As a regulated firm, Woodward Financials are unable to trade FX for their clients, so they started to look closely at how to enhance their service to clients.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Woodward Financials believe that their algorithm is a game-changer, available to clients at a marginally higher cost than the industry standard. The AMC (Annual Management Charge) for this service is only 1.25% per year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">This Enhanced Active Management Service™ will mean Woodward Financials will be quick to react in an up market for potential gains, and in a down market to preserve capital.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">David Woodward said, “To remain compliant, we need to understand a client’s attitude to risk on an annual basis, or if their situation changes throughout the year. This would be the maximum risk profile allocated to the client and will need to be confirmed in writing or by electronic signature request.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">We will use our algorithm every day to monitor global markets and keep abreast of events that could affect portfolio direction. If we believe one or more markets are likely to be affected, we will alert all advisers to recommend to clients either a reduction or increase in risk for that particular sector/market.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Interested parties can register at the earliest opportunity via <a _djrealurl="mailto:enquiries@woodwardfinancials.co.uk" href="mailto:enquiries@woodwardfinancials.co.uk">enquiries@woodwardfinancials.co.uk</a> or contact the investment team on 01793 683573.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><b>David Woodward, Managing Director, Woodward Financials Biography</b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">David Woodward is the Managing Director responsible for client investments and business transactions, he is heavily involved with all of the company’s support staff to make sure new and existing clients get the service they expect.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">David who has worked in finance for many years, he started his client facing career as a Stockbroker and gained his qualifications as an Independent Financial Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Insurance and The London Institute of Banking and Finance. David understands the importance of professional qualifications, but knows qualifications are no substitute for time served investment experience, he continues building on his personal skill set of trading the world markets which allows him to provide first hand updates to clients.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">David is now building on the service they offer with leading technology and has a road map to list on the London Stock Exchange as well as launching their own range of investment funds.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">David sets the bar high thus giving a better chance of clients having flexibility, security and choices in retirement.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">On a personal front David is married to Petra and has two children. He enjoys music, sailing and travel. David is also a competitive ageing martial artist and, although getting on in years, still competes at the odd International tournament.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b> </b><b style="text-align: center;"> </b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Woodward Financials Backgrounder</b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">Woodward Financials are independent financial advisers with offices located in Windsor, Newbury, Swindon and Cheltenham, as well as support offices in Wiltshire. They specialise in the delivery of a unique personal advice service and investment strategy tailored around the needs and requirements of their valued client base.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">As Independent Financial Advisers, Woodward Financials work closely with tax professionals in Windsor and the surrounding areas as well as Newbury, Cheltenham and Windsor to ensure they always maintain awareness of the constantly changing environment in which they work to give their customers the right products and the very best independent advice at all times.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">As one of the leading IFA and Wealth advisers, they understand that their clients are completely dependent on a professional, objective and efficient service delivered in a friendly, personal manner. By building trust in their client relationships, they are able to deliver relevant financial advice that is every bit as individual as the people they represent.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">Woodward Financials firmly believe that by using registered tax consultants in Windsor, their clients can benefit financially from their wealth management service built around the values of experience, knowledge and continuous improvement.</p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Services</b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><b>Protection<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">Financial products are sometimes at their most useful when they are protecting families, incomes or property.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">Whilst insuring against an undesirable event such as sickness or death may not be a pleasant thing to think about, the benefit of being able to set financial issues aside at emotionally difficult times cannot be overlooked.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">There are various ways in which people can protect themselves, and because of the large range of products available, there is usually an appropriate policy for most circumstances and most budgets. Woodward Financials can help with many ways to protect families and their standard of living when they need it most.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><b>Pension<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">Pensions are designed to enable people to save sufficient money during their working life to provide an income stream for them to live comfortably after they have retired.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">There are many different ‘tools’ used to save for retirement, the taxation and investment elements of pensions can appear baffling. Woodward Financials specialise in explaining, recommending and monitoring pensions for their customers.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><b>Mortgages<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">Mortgages are one of the largest single transactions in most people’s lives. Buying a property can be a stressful and time-consuming experience; nowadays the financing of a mortgage is a case of finding and selecting the most suitable mortgage, rather than simply accepting a lender’s offer.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">Banks, building societies and smaller niche lenders compete for business, all offering a variety of interest rate deals, associated fees and other enhancements to attract borrowers.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">The two main methods of repaying a mortgage are repayment (capital and interest) and interest only. It is also sometimes possible to set this up using a combination of the two.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><b>Savings and Investments<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;">When planning finances, it is important to distinguish between savings and investments. Savings are generally funds that one would set aside that can be accessed relatively quickly. These savings are often for a specific need or purchase, like a holiday or a new car. The most common way of saving is into a bank account (‘deposit’ account) where the money can be accessed in an emergency, and for every £1 a person puts in, they will get £1 back and possibly some interest. In other words, the original capital is guaranteed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />Investments are designed to be held for a longer term, usually at least 5 years. A person needs to be comfortable with tying up this money for a period of time and should not consider investments unless they have some savings in place. Most investments are not guaranteed to return the money in full, although do offer the prospect of potentially higher returns than deposit accounts. Returns, risk and volatility are the factors that will determine a suitable place for investments. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJm5y5KBhpJ9e9-NQkSVQlG6hSGE0Yuk5KM_SAFLIIw1Vh_HJ2IulPtmpr4HmodBy-IJukiIOhFZaEBSzuw1SqdpoWMHww8epeKu_boyy25Z5pYXK72xASRclsEnQwumXkEe0yiQhHoDk/s749/DSC_6721.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="749" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJm5y5KBhpJ9e9-NQkSVQlG6hSGE0Yuk5KM_SAFLIIw1Vh_HJ2IulPtmpr4HmodBy-IJukiIOhFZaEBSzuw1SqdpoWMHww8epeKu_boyy25Z5pYXK72xASRclsEnQwumXkEe0yiQhHoDk/s320/DSC_6721.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-72247289501382540022021-04-30T02:06:00.002+01:002021-04-30T02:06:22.804+01:00The Rebellious Entrepreneurs Academy Launches<p> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Oxfordshire based Rebellious Business is proud to announce the launch of its new Rebellious Entrepreneurs Academy.</span><span style="color: #666666;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">The Academy follows in the footsteps of Rebellious Business in coaching and training entrepreneurs<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">in the service industry to scale up their business towards six figures.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">The Academy combines the principles of Rebellious Business into a training program designed to<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">carry new entrepreneurs through their first year in business, connecting together a community of<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">like-minded business owners, offering both a place for entrepreneurs to network as well as a<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">platform from which to learn the principles of business success. A one-year membership to the<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Academy includes a host of benefits, such as:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">- Access to the 'Rebellious 10K Bootcamp' and the 'Scale Like a Six Figure Rebel' training programs<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">- One to one calls with your own accountability coach<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">- A weekly mastermind Q & A with founder Cordelia Kate<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">- Marketing clinics and hot seat sessions<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">- Implementation support and coursework feedback<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">- Industry-leading guest expert training<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">- Monthly mindset workshops<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">- Weekly meditation and journaling sessions<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">The Rebellious Business Academy takes a holistic approach to business, working hard to help its<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">students to realise their full potential. The Rebellious Entrepreneurs Academy is the creation of<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Cordelia Kate, a business coach and the founder of Rebellious Business. It's designed for beginner<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">entrepreneurs who are feeling overwhelmed by the steep learning curve of starting a new business<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">and worried that they don't know how to 'make it' in the market.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Founder Cordelia Kate says: “Being a Rebellious Entrepreneur is about authentically showing up in<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">your marketing as the ambassador of your brand. If you are running a business in the service based<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">industry, YOU are the product, and if you rep your brand Rebelliously, you attract the kind of clients<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">into your business that you’re going to want to throw a party for. Our academy has been designed to<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">support you with growing your business to 6-Figures, but really, it’s not about the money, it’s about<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">embracing who you are and connecting with your audience by building strong, long-lasting<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">relationships.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">The Rebellious Entrepreneurs Academy is a bright opportunity for fresh faces in businesses to gain<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">access to a network of over 750 organisations and benefit from the expert advice and guidance of<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">the successful team behind Rebellious Business. The Academy encourages its students to harness<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">their own natural talents and abilities while learning world-class social media and marketing<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">techniques that will take their business to the next level.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Business owners interested in joining the one-year program at the Rebellious Entrepreneurs<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Academy can apply online today at join.rebelliousbusiness.com/rea<br /></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="FR">Cordelia Kate Biography</span></b></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Cordelia Kate is founder of Rebellious Business. Her extensive experience in business, entrepreneurial flair and human understanding is the foundation on which the Rebellious Business Network was born, and that: </span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS", serif;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span lang="EN-US">social distancing DOES NOT mean social disconnection</span><span lang="FR">”</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Rebellious means being wildly authentic: the wildest, most extreme VERSION of you. Rebellious Business’ ethos therefore is believing that you are the USP of your business and you are building the whole business on the basis of “community over competition”; people can take your ideas but they can’t take YOU. Being a Rebellious Entrepreneur is going against the grain, it’s being the wildest most extreme version of you, it’s levelling up and starting to really take your business into a new realm by using world class marketing techniques that magnetise your dream clients into your space. </span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Rebellious Business is a radical new international business concept bringing together networking, bootcamps, community learning, coaching, collaboration, events and 1:1 relationships on and offline.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">She has created a network of over 400 organisations which allows members to support and learn from each other, Cordelia</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS", serif;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span lang="EN-US">s aim is to build a global vibrant community of like-minded business owners.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Previously, Cordelia who had always dreamt of using her empathy and compassion to help people, saw her leave waitressing and become a healthcare assistant on the Bone Infection Unit. Subsequent to this, she completed her Nursing Diploma and worked as a registered nurse on the Surgical Emergency Unit – this was quite the feat, as Cordelia left school at the age of 13, and without any formal education, she had to carry out her Diploma via an access course.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">While Cordelia loved nursing, the passion she has for business and connection meant launching Rebellious Business at the start of lockdown. She now works fulltime on the business.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Rebellious Business allows her to still help people while improving their lives.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">In addition to founding Rebellious Business, she has been running successful online webinars for 2</span><span lang="FR">½ </span><span lang="EN-US">years in her capacity as an online business coach. Cordelia is also an ambassador for Mentors.com, which is an online business education company with around </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext;">4,000 </span><span lang="EN-US">members. This saw her giving more back to the business community by teaching online lessons in business strategy to budding entrepreneurs.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Her work with Mentors.com and her commitment to helping people succeed in business then saw Cordelia be asked to join the Mentors.com board. This allowed her role to develop further and she now supports its members on business strategy and systems. To further advance her career in this area, Cordelia completed her Mastercoach course and became an accredited Master of Coaching.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Ever the entrepreneur, Cordelia also ran Toyride. A company that sold toy cars online and gave her a great grounding in the nuances of e-commerce.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">Cordelia worked as a full-time waitress in the prestigious Loch Fyne Seafood & Grill restaurant. Her talents were soon recognised and she became an ambassador for the company. Her success in this ambassadorial role then led her to become an in-store trainer for Loch Fyne at the tender age of just 17. This allowed Cordelia to not only hone her managerial skills but also gain valuable experience of working at a high level for a top brand.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">By the age of 18, Cordelia's success at Loch Fyne then saw her asked to work at top chef Jamie Oliver's new flagship restaurant. This enabled her to become a key part of the opening team and gave her the opportunity to receive training from Jamie Oliver directly and also highly respected Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo.</span></p><p class="Body" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US">In her personal life, Cordelia has three children and enjoys travelling, attending live events, listening to chilled house music, sampling world foods and </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext;">watching crime </span><span lang="EN-US">thrillers.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIRFBaziub3mW5IoUHo-6QdA93gurNJ7ZyxD731df5v8OY8NxHml1ReDVmUoCtY7AlJQ_PBTaQ4hDD5fTuc5FH8DVbyT6zIo_jn-NDXxJCAJuQMlS2cftawFN9J2HExwHnssKVVPZKkQ/s1800/6+Rebellious+Business+Network+%25286%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIRFBaziub3mW5IoUHo-6QdA93gurNJ7ZyxD731df5v8OY8NxHml1ReDVmUoCtY7AlJQ_PBTaQ4hDD5fTuc5FH8DVbyT6zIo_jn-NDXxJCAJuQMlS2cftawFN9J2HExwHnssKVVPZKkQ/s320/6+Rebellious+Business+Network+%25286%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-47937570362678927342021-04-30T02:05:00.002+01:002021-04-30T02:05:23.001+01:00Vicki Renz publishes much-needed journal to support mothers suffering miscarriage.<p> <span style="color: #666666; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Vicki Renz published today a beautiful journal to support mothers going through the trauma of miscarriage. </span><a _djrealurl="https://ohmymamabody.com/healing-journal-for-after-miscarriage/" href="https://ohmymamabody.com/healing-journal-for-after-miscarriage/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">https://ohmymamabody.com/healing-journal-for-after-miscarriage/</span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Healing Journal for After Miscarriage is a thoughtfully created journal for women to write down their thoughts, feelings and emotions. A form of outlet, an important part of the healing journey after loss.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">The depth of feeling shown in the cover of the journal makes it the perfect gift of solace for after miscarriage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 0cm 0cm 27pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">The journal contains guidance explaining the healing that journaling brings, taking women through prompts to help feelings and emotions to flow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">When asked about her book, Vicki said “healing really matters. Journaling is an effective healing outlet which is often overlooked. The power of our own words when used with an understanding of how to journal, really helps women to process their emotions. Having a journal specifically for after miscarriage is comparable to talking things through in a private space.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">She continued, “what’s more, it’s a beautiful gift to give to show that you care, especially when it’s a struggle to know what to say to someone.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">An estimated 23 million pregnancies end in miscarriage globally each year. A shockingly high number for a topic which is hardly talked about. Sadly, at least 50% of women suffer in silence which destroys their confidence, with 1 out of 10 cases leading to severe depression.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Recent research in The Lancet report states that more help should be offered to women starting from their first miscarriage. Most women have to wait until three miscarriages until they qualify for thorough fertility testing and advice. The Lancet suggests pre-conception support should be offered to women and more early pregnancy surveillance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">This is a huge step forward and reform for handling of miscarriage needs to be pushed. As The Lancet report states, </span><span style="background: white; color: #3f3f42; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">"The era of telling women to 'just try again' is over."</span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Oh My Mama Body is passionate about creating a world where miscarriage is recognised and healing happens. Guiding women to find their inner-strength and feel supported instead of suffering silently with feelings of guilt and inadequacy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">50% of women prefer to remain silent and not mention their miscarriage. Miscarriage is shrouded by feelings of shame, guilt and unworthiness. Women feel alone, like a shadow of their previous self. Putting on a brave face but falling apart on the inside.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">20% of women choose counselling or therapy but find that they are not understood. Their therapist has not been through the pain of miscarriage and is unable to empathise. Unfortunately causing even more distress.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 0cm 0cm 27pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">30% search the internet for support groups where they feel supported but at the same time are not offered effective healing techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">As well as giving birth to two healthy boys, Vicki experienced five miscarriages and knows how distressing it is to feel like nothing can help with the healing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">1 out of 10 women who contact Vicki at Oh My Mama Body after experiencing early pregnancy symptoms, end up miscarrying. With lockdowns in place during 2020 and 2021, Vicki has seen hundreds of women contacting her on YouTube with pregnancy worries. The internet is a place to ask questions about the taboo and Vicki has a platform for providing answers and support.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Vicki is making huge steps forward in breaking the silence, stigma and shame around miscarriage. She has recorded two episodes with the TryingAgain podcast and a further two with LoveAfterLoss podcast. Furthermore, she recently received coverage in Juno magazine, Pick Me Up! magazine and The Independent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Vicki spent hundreds of hours studying healing techniques to help her recover from miscarriage. Now she uses the same techniques to support and guide women on their healing after miscarriage journeys.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">She has created an online, self-paced course, guiding women in their own time on their pathway through grief to wholeness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">She has further developed a Pathway to Wholeness programme, an in-depth one-to-one transformational healing journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 0cm 0cm 27pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Furthermore, Vicki invites women to join her supportive Healing After Miscarriage Group on Facebook which contains a free vault of resources and techniques for after miscarriage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Women who have taken Vicki’s course and programme experience deep, transformational healing around their pain of loss. Vicki understands the cycle of grief and uses individualised healing techniques to optimise the healing journey of each woman so that they feel confident and empowered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Vicki’s “Oh My Mama Body” YouTube channel is growing fast, heading towards 10,000 subscribers and has over 1 million views already. In response to the hundreds of comments Vicki receives, she has started creating videos to answer common questions. Vicki aims to have a reliable source of information covering early pregnancy and miscarriage to really help women understand their bodies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Link to order journal: </span><a _djrealurl="https://ohmymamabody.com/healing-journal-for-after-miscarriage/" href="https://ohmymamabody.com/healing-journal-for-after-miscarriage/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">https://ohmymamabody.com/healing-journal-for-after-miscarriage/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Website: </span><a _djrealurl="https://ohmymamabody.com/" href="https://ohmymamabody.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">https://ohmymamabody.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Facebook: </span><a _djrealurl="https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingaftermiscarriagegroup" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingaftermiscarriagegroup"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingaftermiscarriagegroup</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Instagram: </span><a _djrealurl="https://www.instagram.com/vicki_ohmymamabody" href="https://www.instagram.com/vicki_ohmymamabody"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">https://www.instagram.com/vicki_ohmymamabody</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 27pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;">Pinterest: </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.pinterest.com/ohmymamabody" href="https://www.pinterest.com/ohmymamabody">https://www.pinterest.com/ohmymamabody<br /><br /></a></span></p><div style="color: #666666; text-align: center;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.pinterest.com/ohmymamabody" href="https://www.pinterest.com/ohmymamabody"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;"> </span></a><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 19.1667px;"><o:p></o:p></span><b><span lang="DE" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.4667px;">Background and Biography - Vicki Renz Oh My Mama Body</span></b></div><p style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b><span lang="DE">Backgrounder</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Oh My Mama Body is a trusted platform and specialist portal for women, addressing symptoms during pregnancy, postpartum and miscarriage. Providing concise answers to women concerning their bodily symptoms during this time.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">With close to 3500 subscribers on YouTube, 2000 followers on Instagram and 500 on Facebook, Oh My Mama Body is rapidly growing. Vicki Renz’s coaching sessions for Healing After Miscarriage are already booked up in November, with 5 dedicated, private sessions per week.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">The wellbeing of women is vital especially whilst they navigate their emotional journey of loss. Oh My Mama Body <span style="background: white;">cares about each and every woman, nurturing them and guiding them to feel positive and empowered in their individual journeys<i>. </i></span>Oh My Mama Body serves women by making them the focus of attention and talking openly about taboo topics. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Vicki Renz, founder of Oh My Mama Body, was really in tune with her bodily symptoms and changes during her seven pregnancies. She uses her knowledge and experiences as a source of strength and support for others. With her extensive knowledge of online business, Vicki has created a platform to best serve the demands of modern mums.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">The comprehensive Oh My Mama Body platform includes:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="DE">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="DE"><a _djrealurl="http://www.ohmymamabody.com/" href="http://www.ohmymamabody.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.ohmymamabody.com</span></a> and easy to navigate website with content covering explanations for pregnancy & postpartum symptoms, advice and tips. Saving women time with concise written explanations and short explanatory videos.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="DE">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="DE">Mama Time - a free weekly webinar with qualified midwives, expert speakers and networking for mums. Supporting women with online access to expert advice and direct answers to questions. Including a Facebook group for additional daily support.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="DE">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="DE">Oh My Mama Body YouTube Channel with explanatory videos and meditations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="DE">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="DE">Healing After Miscarriage. In depth coverage of miscarriage from types of miscarriage through to surviving miscarriage. Vicki Renz, a multiple miscarriage survivor, coaches women to work through their grief and confidently shine again following miscarriage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="DE">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="DE">Healing After Miscarriage offers online courses, one to one coaching and a free Facebook group for ongoing support.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="DE">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="DE">Mama Mentoring. Access to online courses to nurture and develop women in pursuing their passions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px 1em 36pt;"><span lang="DE"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Oh My Mama Body places a huge amount of value on saving time for the modern busy mother. By making her advice and tips available across Social Media platforms, Oh My Mama Body is readily available for mothers on the go.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Vicki Renz believes it is vital for mothers to have access to concise, quality information at their fingertips. She believes it is important to provide authentic and empathetic advice, honouring each woman on their journey to motherhood.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b><span lang="DE">Biography</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Vicki Renz is Founder and Director of Oh My Mama Body, the specialist portal for women, addressing symptoms during pregnancy, postpartum and miscarriage. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Responsible for the company’s three divisions; Mama Body, Mama Time and Healing After Miscarriage. Vicki manages strategies to make information readily available for the busy modern mum. Vicki brings authenticity and empathy in her approach to supporting and nurturing women. Enabling women to enjoy their pregnancies, precious time with their newborns and feel understood when they have suffered a msicarriage.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Following a successful corporate career as a Quality and Risk Manager for a reputable automobile company, Vicki re-skilled herself through an online coaching business, learning techniques and strategies for working online. Using her own experiences, Vicki is driven by delivering quality information and supporting other women to feel confidently fulfilled in life.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Vicki Renz, mother to two boys and recurrent miscarriage survivor, documented her bodily changes through her seven pregnancies. Often anxious about particular bodily symptoms, Vicki made the connect between pregnancy and the symptoms she was going through. It drove her to create an authentic informational source to help other women experiencing the same symptoms.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Vicki hopes that all women can have an enjoyable pregnancy and postpartum experience once they understand their symptoms and how to ease them.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">As Vicki’s YouTube channel began to grow and women from worldwide contacted her with questions, Vicki realised that she could do more to support others. Vicki came up with the idea to create an online community for women who have miscarried, with regular webinars (Healing Hangouts), a Facebook group with helpful resources and support, automated online courses and one-to-one coaching. Something that is hugely important for women who have miscarried, especially during the current times of not being able to get out to appointments and feeling very isolated.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">The empathy that exudes from Oh My Mama Body makes Vicki Renz an honest source that many women trust. Vicki’s miscarriages took her into a deep study of healing techniques which she has combined to develop her unique Healing After Miscarriage programme. Like a guiding light, Vicki supports women through their journey from pain and grief through to acceptance and wholeness.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">When not working, Vicki enjoys time with her family, travelling and mountain biking in her local German forest.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">You can find details about Vicki’s website, webinars and programmes below. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">For Healing After Miscarriage:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Website<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><u><span lang="DE" style="color: #1155cc;"><a _djrealurl="https://ohmymamabody.com/miscarriage" href="https://ohmymamabody.com/miscarriage">https://ohmymamabody.com/miscarriage<o:p></o:p></a></span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">YouTube<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE"><a _djrealurl="https://www.youtube.com/c/ohmymamabody" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ohmymamabody">https://www.youtube.com/c/ohmymamabody</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><u><span lang="DE" style="color: #1155cc;"> </span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">IG<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><u><span lang="DE" style="color: #1155cc;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.instagram.com/vicki_renz_%0d" href="https://www.instagram.com/vicki_renz_%0d">https://www.instagram.com/vicki_renz_<o:p></o:p></a></span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><u><span lang="DE" style="color: #1155cc;"> </span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Webinar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE"><a _djrealurl="https://bit.ly/healinghangout" href="https://bit.ly/healinghangout">https://bit.ly/healinghangout</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE">Book Pre Order<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span lang="DE"><a _djrealurl="https://hambook.ohmymamabody.com/get-now" href="https://hambook.ohmymamabody.com/get-now">https://hambook.ohmymamabody.com/get-now</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4nn9bMd94FGSiufupxOe3eAyeY52qFmmvDLIULB4rv4QQvBwPKiP8gsgMvH763mkM_Tr1gtWQQyusMS0xgpVblmj8X5rSg-gj8VbN9feu_Ici7AvtoKx_adnrbl0xYXyk9DWPR1GboKQ/s1368/2+Vicki+Renz+Landscape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="1368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4nn9bMd94FGSiufupxOe3eAyeY52qFmmvDLIULB4rv4QQvBwPKiP8gsgMvH763mkM_Tr1gtWQQyusMS0xgpVblmj8X5rSg-gj8VbN9feu_Ici7AvtoKx_adnrbl0xYXyk9DWPR1GboKQ/s320/2+Vicki+Renz+Landscape.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-59044375341815142872021-04-29T02:52:00.003+01:002021-04-29T02:52:39.239+01:00Connect with your creativity with Hannah Turlington<p> <span style="color: #666666; font-size: 12pt;">Hannah is launching a new creative printing pack; Stationary Printing Kit, which enables you to learn how to lino print and to hand print your own set of stationary products. Hannah’s videos will support you every step of the way to print cards, wrapping paper and tags, and a notebook for all your journaling needs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah Turlington is a printmaker, living and practicing in North Yorkshire, whose work is defined as fine art, designs, workshops,(both online and face to face) and commissions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah is a teacher, with 21 years of experience, and is using these skills to create lino printing packs for you to do from your own home. She already has put together 2 successful printing packs; tea towel printing and apron printing. The packs arrive through your door with video links emailed for you to access to support you with your creativity.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah specialises in telling stories with her art. She says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">‘I am a story teller and I use my work to tell those stories. Sometimes they belong to me; Sometimes they belong to others but usually they belong to all of us’.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah recognises the importance of having things that mean something to us and she knows that learning the skills to create something beautiful is a wonderful. The creative kits are perfect for you or for gifts. They are ideal for taking away on a staycation and completing by yourself, or with friends.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">The Stationary Printing Kit includes soft cut linoleum block, lino cutting tools, ink pad, in a dark colour, a sketch book in one of Hannah’s designs, 5 craft recycled cards and envelopes, A5 craft recycled notebook, 5 craft luggage tags and 1.5 metres of craft wrapping paper. The Stationary Printing Kit is encased in tissue paper and beautifully boxed before being posted to your chosen destination.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">The Stationary Printing Kits are available through the shop on her website, </span><a _djrealurl="http://www.hannahturlingtondesigns.com/" href="http://www.hannahturlingtondesigns.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">www.hannahturlingtondesigns.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> , priced £90 including postage and packing within UK. <br /> <o:p></o:p></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah Turlington – Creative Director – Hannah Turlington Designs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah Turlington is the Creative Director and Founder of Hannah Turlington Turlington Designs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah Turlington is a printmaker, living and practicing in North Yorkshire, whose work is defined as fine art, designs, workshops,(both online and face to face) and commissions. Hannah specialises in telling stories with her art. She says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">‘I am a story teller and I use my work to tell those stories. Sometimes they belong to me; Sometimes they belong to others but usually they belong to all of us’.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah’s work is comprised of many stages to make the lino print; collecting and photographing, illustrating, carving the block and then finally printing in limited print runs, 5 for exhibition pieces, some taking 50 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> The similar process is followed when designing, then finally transferring the image digitally into a repeat. Hannah works closely with traditional UK manufacturers to print her fabric, use it for soft furnishings and fashion, making them herself and using artisan makers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">When Hannah first started printing, she did hand-printed cards, notebooks and bags, selling them at Village Market every month. She then developed her designs for products, such as tea towels and mugs. Hannah has a cohesive brand which tells the story of nature and life; this is something that her customers connect with. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah is not a classically trained artist and has grown her business and art from her passion for colour, pattern and lino printing. Hannah has been a specialist teacher for children with special educational needs for many years and it is through this profession that she has learn how to connect with people on many levels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah tries to dedicate time to her own creative practice and developing her own art…which she have recently had the confidence to share her narrative style with the general public. Hannah believes that as an artist you spend so much time trying to make things that sell and actually you don’t necessarily need to do that…you need to be authentic and the right people will come to look at your work and ask the meanings behind it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah delivers workshops to connect people with their creativity and create beautiful hand-printed items; such as hand printed lampshades, kitchen textiles, cushion covers and hand-printed Christmas cards. Hannah has also have creative packs called ‘Learn to Love Lino Printing’ that can be bought as gifts and done at home.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah connects with people on a monthly basis through my Print Club subscription; where subscribers resonate with her distinctive, highly detailed style that connects them with nature and tells the stories of the changing seasons. The monthly print arriving through the post is a gentle reminder to find gratitude in the world around them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">When Hannah creates she believes it is crucial to make a connection with the people who you are communicating with. 2020 has been a year when so many of us have lost the things that ground us and those connections that we have with people have been temporarily severed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">As an antidote to this Hannah has a hand-printed a calendar for 2021 called ‘Connections’. It explores the relationships that we have with everyday objects and how they ground us giving us security when things are tricky... but also as a reminder to remake those connections with people as we emerge from hibernation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah is an exhibiting artist with 2 solo exhibitions for 2021, a featured artist of 2021 at North Yorkshire Open Studios and exhibiting at Art&York in October 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah is very much looking forward to the adventures and lino prints that will come out of 2021. Her body of work for 2021 is to be called:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">‘The stories that our lives leave behind’.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">It will focus on the memories of the past that are capture in the objects and snippets of memories that we hold on to.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">When not working, Hannah enjoys running, reading, rearranging her home and being outside in the fresh air collecting inspiration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">https://www.hannahturlingtondesigns.com/ <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: #0f243e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Instagram: hannahturlingtonart</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHy8-tOYcoBXgM6W6rVHqiJhfRwtsNxKktZpiyszRDgb4fqfvrsDtretrH_ZTKW1PITm41b49rt1a4NorIfbELRUI2oOH9QfA5uD-SjMoWOuHUthFnLG60mrI5Jr7iv5kJ7A4rBP6Qxo4/s1874/Package_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="1874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHy8-tOYcoBXgM6W6rVHqiJhfRwtsNxKktZpiyszRDgb4fqfvrsDtretrH_ZTKW1PITm41b49rt1a4NorIfbELRUI2oOH9QfA5uD-SjMoWOuHUthFnLG60mrI5Jr7iv5kJ7A4rBP6Qxo4/s320/Package_2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-18520850175754976432021-04-20T03:02:00.001+01:002021-04-20T03:02:31.230+01:00Hampshire Cheese Company unveils a brand new look<p> <span style="color: #666666;">Herriard-based artisan cheese business, Hampshire Cheese Company, has unveiled a brand new look for its Tunworth and Winslade cheeses to bring the brand more up to date.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The new, modern look is designed to give the brand - favoured by chefs like Raymond Blanc, Nigel Slater, Simon Rogan, Jamie Oliver and James Martin, among others - even greater appeal to a wider audience, as well as to improve brand recognition.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The new branding replaces the former heavy and dark logos, giving the Tunworth - a British Camembert - and the Winslade - a Vacherin/Camembert cross - a lighter, softer and greener image.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">While the branding has changed, Hampshire Cheese Company's aims and ethos remain the same: to produce the best soft cheeses in the UK, and to reach new audiences without losing the handmade artisan production methods which make their cheeses unique.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Of the redeveloped branding, Stacey says, "My team really enjoy producing something that people love eating and they are very proud of what we do. We have developed our business over the last 16 years and have a hugely talented team of cheesemakers. I'm proud to unveil our new and more modern look, which we hope will increase our brand recognition and open up the Hampshire Cheese Company to new audiences across the UK."<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Hampshire Cheese Company was founded by Stacey Hedges, who worked part-time as a cheesemonger while studying at university in her home city of Sydney, Australia. After working in restaurants and catering after graduating, she found herself in a career as a food stylist for Vogue Australia.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Stacey moved to London in 1987 where she worked for high-end catering companies across the city, before moving to Hampshire in 1997 with two young children - and with a third arriving in 2000. It was in 2002 that she began to play around with cheesemaking, taking several courses before officially launching Hampshire Cheese Company in 2005.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Beginning with just a small personal investment from Stacey and a DEFRA grant, Hampshire Cheese Company was initially supported by Neals Yard Dairy, who offered a great deal of support in maturing and selling the first batches of premium cheese, and who remain the brand's biggest customer 16 years on. The business began to boom in 2006 when their Tunworth was awarded the Supreme Champion Cheese at the British Cheese Awards - a rare feat for such a new cheesemaker, and the first of many awards over the years.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The Tunworth - a soft, white-rinded cheese with an earthy fragrance and a nutlike and sweet flavour - has been praised by top chefs over the years. Simon Rogan, who holds two Michelin stars at L'Enclume restaurant in Cumbria, says, “Tunworth is a staple ingredient in my kitchen. For me it showcases how far we have come in this country as producers of cheese, and it’s important to me to champion the best of British like this.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">In 2013, Hampshire Cheese Company launched their Winslade: a second soft, mould-ripened cheese based on a Vacherin Mont D’Or recipe. With its soft and spoonable texture and its rich and buttery flavour, the Winslade has also won a whole host of awards - including Best New Cheese at the British Cheese Awards in the year it was launched.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">To find out more about the Hampshire cheese company Tunworth and Winslade fans will love, visit their website: <a _djrealurl="https://hampshirecheesecompany.co.uk/" href="https://hampshirecheesecompany.co.uk/">https://hampshirecheesecompany.co.uk/</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUHAO1UtBPorJUuaAusRYN8d_e6xZjg6DuC268LFAA9yPrmOfqnc3JU7bgWpqjpeU05kE680Fs0fomfNmEgvQ8mkPSAA6-lYtRrb9uufGESx_JsBCqIeM0nZtUj-bjjkJM1pf8xJZcfU/s749/DSC_5686.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="749" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUHAO1UtBPorJUuaAusRYN8d_e6xZjg6DuC268LFAA9yPrmOfqnc3JU7bgWpqjpeU05kE680Fs0fomfNmEgvQ8mkPSAA6-lYtRrb9uufGESx_JsBCqIeM0nZtUj-bjjkJM1pf8xJZcfU/s320/DSC_5686.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-59964155812618565772021-04-15T01:50:00.002+01:002021-04-15T01:50:31.448+01:00Envirobuild switches to wind energy for all Hyperion Composite Decking<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9m-F-5wJjpKBW8YbxwzpsFUqSMDwerhmy6cEOJBRMH_ZItwDi-04iStEItQIlBf6NCk6Bw05Jz3zZwCyqs7MrSY66H9fqOyzdgVJ-A7hUHbxrHR0l-_fvduE5kl8lgjWN0mtI7bzxckU/s2048/karsten-wurth-0w-uTa0Xz7w-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9m-F-5wJjpKBW8YbxwzpsFUqSMDwerhmy6cEOJBRMH_ZItwDi-04iStEItQIlBf6NCk6Bw05Jz3zZwCyqs7MrSY66H9fqOyzdgVJ-A7hUHbxrHR0l-_fvduE5kl8lgjWN0mtI7bzxckU/s320/karsten-wurth-0w-uTa0Xz7w-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #666666;">EnviroBuild has announced that, as of 2021, the entire Hyperion Composite range is now being produced using 100% renewable energy. EnviroBuild’s vision is to lead a sustainable revolution in the construction industry and the company has assured that all future production of decking, cladding and fencing will point to a much greener future.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The manufacture of Hyperion Composite materials is one of the largest components of energy requirement in the total supply chain. Previous efforts to reduce the environmental impact of each product started with the installation of solar panels on the factory site to help reduce the grid-based energy consumption. This was a welcome improvement, but there was still significant savings required to fully reduce production-based energy emissions.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">James Brueton, the co-founder of EnviroBuild, said, "This is exciting progress for EnviroBuild as we’re consistently looking to improve the sustainability of our offering at every stage. This move to wind power will have a huge impact on what we’re able to provide for our customers, ensuring there doesn’t need to be a compromise between quality or sustainability."</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">By moving to wind power, EnviroBuild will be going one step further in its efforts to reduce its environmental impact. The new changes guarantee that all production of composite decking, cladding and fencing will be running completely on renewable energy via Green Energy Certificates. After switching to renewable wind energy, Hyperion Decking will now produce the equivalent of 29.2% less carbon dioxide emissions across its lifetime.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">This announcement is just one step in the journey towards a more sustainable future. EnviroBuild's current Life Cycle Assessments, in which every stage of the supply chain is being analysed carefully, will continue to present new opportunities to improve and develop upon their already industry-leading sustainability. The continued work to identify further means for improving the company's sustainability credentials will help to reduce the lifetime environmental impact of all EnviroBuild products.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Environmental Product Declarations for every sustainable decking, cladding and fencing product from the brand are expected to be published within the next few months. These documents, which will detail the total sustainable impact of each product in the Hyperion range, are part of EnviroBuild's efforts towards more transparent reporting about their production processes.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">By making this data available and pinpointing the areas where improvements have been made, they can be sure that the company is paving the way towards a more sustainable industry. Customers can feel confident knowing that no compromise has been made between quality or sustainability in producing good value materials for EnviroBuild products.</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><b><u>EnviroBuild<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><i>Quality sustainable building materials without compromise<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild is the UK’s leading builders' merchant for sustainable building materials. They apply the latest technological innovations to provide highly engineered and lasting environmentally friendly solutions over traditional building materials. With over 60 years of experience in the construction industry, EnviroBuild are leaders in their field, and providing a quality experience for customers is at the core of their values. Their highly trained expert team are on-hand to help customers at every stage of their project, from take-off to completion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Most recently, EnviroBuild launched new composite decking boards to join the Pioneer and Frontier lines in the highly successful Hyperion range. Hyperion Explorer has on one side a luxury, authentic textured wood grain effect and on the other a traditional grooved finish, giving homeowners the choice for their garden project. The game-changing Hyperion decking boards, in addition to the cladding and fencing ranges of the same name, are now produced using renewable wind energy as well. These latest changes to the production method mean that Hyperion composite decking boards will now produce a whopping 59.67% less carbon dioxide equivalent (CO<sub>2</sub>e) across its lifetime than maintained timber deck boards.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Within the high-rise construction industry, EnviroBuild is not standing still either. The new 150 Aqua Channel aluminium decking system is their newest revolutionising non-combustible system on the market complying with the newest fire legislations. The decking boards can be installed alongside built-in drainage for effortless upkeep. Its modern take on decking means a flush insert can provide a smooth and continuous look or be removed to create a more traditional look of gapped individual boards. This ensures 150 Aqua-Channel caters to all preferences and can be used to create versatile designs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Given the innovative nature of these materials and others EnviroBuild supplies, it is no surprise that the products are distributed across thousands of homes in the UK and are increasingly becoming the first choice for contractors, architects, landscapers, and construction firms. In 2020 alone, EnviroBuild brought on six new commercial projects during lockdown including Taylor Wimpey’s new homes development at Innsworth and CALA homes construction in Cheltenham. EnviroBuild also featured in the Guardian and on ITV. Their garden furniture collection - Galleon - was also recommended by the Independent and in 2020 saw a massive 250% increase on 2019 sales.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The business turned over £13 million in its last financial year and in quarter two of 2020 EnviroBuild reported a 45% increase in revenue on 2019’s figures and that increased even further in quarter three with a 51% rise in revenue via the retail sales division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Above all, EnviroBuild’s mission remains to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry by providing high quality products that are consistently the better environmental choice over current traditional products on the market. For every product EnviroBuild sells, a pragmatic approach is taken to manufacture a commercially viable product with significant environmental benefits; whether using high levels of recycled material, renewable energy in production or intelligent design to reduce input material in finished goods without compromising a long operational life.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">These careful assessments naturally resulted in several awards highlighting the company’s sustainable efforts. In 2018, EnviroBuild had been awarded the Federation of Small Business London Ethical and Green Business of the Year awards, and was presented with the Golden Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice within the “Building & Construction, Innovation” category at the International Green Apple Environment Awards. Most recently, they won the West London Business Award in the “Green Circular Economy Business of the Year” category at the start of 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild also dedicates 10% of profits to sustainable causes, which is unmatched in the industry. From the beginning they have been supporting Rainforest Trust in their mission to protect endangered rainforests and species. They recently celebrated their 5<sup>th</sup> year of donations to the organisation and with those contributions protected nearly 250,000 acres equating to over 62million trees across Africa, South America, Central America and Asia.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild are true industry leaders in progressing the sustainability and environmental impact within the construction industry.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Products include:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b>Outdoor & garden<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style="color: #666666; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/garden-furniture" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/garden-furniture">garden furniture</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/rattan-table-and-chairs" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/rattan-table-and-chairs">dining sets</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/rattan-sofas" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/rattan-sofas">sofa sets</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-decking" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-decking">composite decking</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/pages/non-combustible-external-balcony-flooring" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/pages/non-combustible-external-balcony-flooring">fire-rated decking</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/substructure#collection" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/substructure#collection">decking substructure</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/adjustable-decking-and-paving" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/adjustable-decking-and-paving">decking supports</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/luxury-italian-porcelain" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/luxury-italian-porcelain">porcelain paving</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/adjustable-decking-and-paving" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/adjustable-decking-and-paving">paving supports</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-cladding" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-cladding">exterior finishes</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-cladding" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-cladding">composite cladding</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-fencing" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-fencing">composite fencing</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/lawn-edging" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/lawn-edging">lawn edging</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-wood-lumber" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-wood-lumber">non-rot plastic lumber</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/protective-waterproof-boards" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/protective-waterproof-boards">waterproof boards</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-lumber-decking#collection" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-lumber-decking#collection">plastic decking</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-lumber-benches#collection" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-lumber-benches#collection">park benches & tables</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-lumber-street-furniture#collection" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-lumber-street-furniture#collection">street furniture</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><b style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br clear="all" style="break-before: page;" /></span></b><span style="color: #666666;"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b>Indoor<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style="color: #666666; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/indoor-flooring" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/indoor-flooring">indoor flooring</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/vinyl-flooring" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/vinyl-flooring">luxury vinyl flooring</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/sisu-laminate#collection" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/sisu-laminate#collection">laminate flooring</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Awards won:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style="color: #666666; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">2018: Federation of Small Business London Awards - Ethical and Green Business of the Year<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">2018: International Green Apple Environment Awards – Golden Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice within the Building & Construction, Innovation category<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">2021: West London Business Awards – Green Circular Economy Business of the Year<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">For more information, visit <a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/">www.envirobuild.com</a></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-75286451609537157992021-04-07T04:08:00.004+01:002021-04-07T04:08:51.464+01:00Savile Row’s Lee Marsh launches Online Jacket Tailoring Course April 2021<p> Accomplished
Savile Row tailor Lee Marsh, based in Nottingham, is proud to announce the
launch of his fully online jacket tailoring course. Marsh's first video
series, Making a Bespoke Blazer, will launch on April 1. Later this year, a
series on waistcoat making is also planned.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With
over twenty years of experience at the heart of London fashion, Marsh has
developed this educational service with the goal of providing those looking for
apprenticeships and career in the trade with the best training possible.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Through
a combination of instructional videos and one-to-one Zoom sessions, the course
seeks to improve access to the industry and address the rate at which tailoring
apprentices obtain permanent roles. At present only a few, 6 in 40, get a
permanent role per year.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The
twelve-part video series will explain the step-by-step process of bespoke
jacket making in a detail never seen before. Viewers will learn how to pattern
match, cut, make and sew patch pockets, and much more. The private Zoom
lessons, meanwhile, will offer more personalised help to those that desire it.
Whether they are looking for assistance with particular skills or styles, or
would like to benefit from Marsh's inside knowledge of the industry, he is
happy to oblige.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lee
Marsh had this to say about the course:<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"There
is a lack of information available on bespoke jacket making. In my experience,
unless you are one of the lucky few to get an opportunity to work on Savile Row
or at any other tailoring house, there are only a few good courses you can
attend and be trained by a Savile Row tailor.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"Whether
they are jacket-making beginners or early in their career, I know that this
course will help a lot of people who want to improve their knowledge of
tailoring. This makes it so much more accessible for everyone."<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The
course <u1:p></u1:p></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn
how to pattern match when cutting out Jacket with your pattern.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How
to cut make and sew patch pockets, outbreast welt, collar and sleeve matching
on checks.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How
to deal with plain cloth. <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Private
Zoom lessons via 2 way camera system, for students that need extra classes on
particular areas or different styles. <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Additional
private lessons, students can benefit from inside knowledge on how to get into
the industry or set up their own bespoke brand.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"Lee
Marsh is a refreshing, creative and experienced tailor who is passionate,
hardworking and willing to share his wealth of experience with the next
generation of tailors." Lee Dawson BEM, Managing Director, Samuel
Brothers (St Paul's) Ltd<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"Learning
from Lee was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had. He taught me the
most prestigious tailoring techniques throughout my apprenticeship, and always
gave me the time I needed to learn them, which has enabled me to become a
coatmaker working for multiple houses on Savile Row. I couldn't be more
thankful" said Hannah Cooper, jacket maker at Norton & Sons, 16
Savile Row<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"Working
and learning with Lee is a great experience. He is devoted to his students,
giving them all his time and expertise. His knowledge has truly had a positive
impact on my journey in bespoke tailoring” said Adam Lester, online student,
USA/Canada<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>To
book a consultancy call go to</b> <a href="https://go.oncehub.com/leemarsh">https://go.oncehub.com/leemarsh</a><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.sjmonline.co.uk">https://www.sjmonline.co.uk</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>About
Lee Marsh – </b><a href="https://www.leemarsh.co.uk/"><b>https://www.leemarsh.co.uk/</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<u1:p></u1:p><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Lee Marsh has been a
Savile Row jacket maker since 2000. Starting at Henry Pool, he went on to work
at Gieves & Hawkes before freelancing for most of Savile Row. His teaching
experience began in 2008, when he took on his first apprentice at Huntsman, 11
Savile Row. Since then, he has taught and lectured at universities and runs
private online lessons.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDoDlOJU5ATXexDXJHz66pn_8kPV3tA3Lf_qU-pdpKvdWeBfJ_DU5dCetrNmh5Di2jjvDDZBA29dKRNsm5DUlyca-QvGRyBJ7zhgmWOIDgm6kFsfpIfBIJftaql9BZxKM89Ym4rfc6LpQ/s1677/SRJM+me2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="1677" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDoDlOJU5ATXexDXJHz66pn_8kPV3tA3Lf_qU-pdpKvdWeBfJ_DU5dCetrNmh5Di2jjvDDZBA29dKRNsm5DUlyca-QvGRyBJ7zhgmWOIDgm6kFsfpIfBIJftaql9BZxKM89Ym4rfc6LpQ/s320/SRJM+me2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-44536888718281077882021-04-07T04:07:00.004+01:002021-04-07T04:07:44.389+01:00Pioneering tutor launches programme to tackle education concerns<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOF-L6r5wzuVFL0RxAVWFtlbgJ2jKsqiAFYyW3f5AU8durY7Y0Ej2GgjYclFn5hTe6JG-oKUA2flpyIQr9FANKx5aEKyxWQwATSqPosVgsH8DzD_ZDxBOT8We6FsGO57FeOtsUWcTK7Yk/s1360/Presenting+courses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="1360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOF-L6r5wzuVFL0RxAVWFtlbgJ2jKsqiAFYyW3f5AU8durY7Y0Ej2GgjYclFn5hTe6JG-oKUA2flpyIQr9FANKx5aEKyxWQwATSqPosVgsH8DzD_ZDxBOT8We6FsGO57FeOtsUWcTK7Yk/s320/Presenting+courses.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">An
online teaching expert is ramping up support for returning pupils as they
resume mainstream education. Following a recent survey, the founder of
Uplevel Academy, Kellie McCord, discovered that 83% of parents wanted their
children to return to school but had major concerns that have not been
addressed.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">The
concerns included the risk of Covid infection and testing, catching up with
schoolwork, re-establishing friendships, transitioning from home to classroom
teaching and school management.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">The
parents and carers who took part in the survey said they wanted schools to take
a child-centred approach with a focus on socialising and making more time for
pupils to spend time with each other.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">The
survey also found that the largest academic concerns were centred on English,
with 35 parents citing this compared to 19 worried about mathematics. Other
issues included communication with schools, assessments to identify weaknesses
and emotional support.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Respondents
also wanted additional learning opportunities for young people who might not
return to school at the same academic level as their peers and called for a
focus on one-to-one tuition, extra homework and weekend lessons.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Kellie
McCord said: “The results show that the two paramount pains that both parents
and children faced are catching up with learning and being able to
socialise. “With those two key problems in mind, parents and young people
also felt a loss of motivation in learning and an increased level of social
anxiety. “In response to this and to keep up with demand, I am
launching two new programmes in April which are 11+ English and GCSE English
Language - Year 11.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Furthermore,
parents and carers said there should be a strong focus on emotional well-being,
including counselling and promoting discussion on thoughts, feelings, and
coping strategies for dealing with negative thoughts and emotions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">As
such, Kellie has established online group programmes to advance young peoples’
learning coupled with a strong social and communicative environment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">There
is also an emphasis on mindfulness strategies, including goal setting and vision
boards to help pupils maintain consistency and take greater responsibility for
their learning.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Kellie
McCord added: “I specialise in teaching English with a fun, friendly and
forward-thinking approach.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">“Inclusion
is also crucial, so I have adapted programmes for learners with dyslexia and
ADHD. This ensures the learner is at the centre of the process along with the
interwoven mindfulness strategies, so that each pupil takes greater ownership
and responsibility for their learning, thus improving their confidence,
motivation, and grades.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">“I
am determined that young people see within themselves a host of possibilities
and not be hostage to uncertainty. My tutoring online will go a long way to
achieving this.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">“Extra
tuition promotes personal and academic attainment and confidence with
far-reaching benefits that will sustain a young person as they progress into
further levels of study and beyond.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Kellie
McCord has a decade of teaching and tutoring experience and her unique style
and practices draw on the best educational techniques to ensure the young
people she teaches are inspired, engaged, and motivated to achieve academic
success in their exams and beyond.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Further
information on Kellie McCord’s teaching and learning community are available at
<a href="http://www.uplevel-academy.com">www.uplevel-academy.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-36431803264277680782021-03-29T02:24:00.001+01:002021-03-29T02:24:04.684+01:00 Sustainable womenswear designer Bozena Jankowska launches her 2021 collection<p> <span style="color: #666666;">Award winning sustainable womenswear designer Bozena Jankowska is kicking off her 2021 new limited edition, womenswear collection schedule with the launch of new blazer styles. This will be coupled with a complimentary online concierge service that offers clients a personalised shopping and styling experience that helps them to order with confidence online.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The blazer launch is the first of several new collection launches she will be making throughout the year independent of the fashion calendar schedule. Driven by a desire to cater to women who want different and who have a passion for craftsmanship, local production, and sustainability, Bozena is known for her sartorial collections and eye-catching combinations of fabrics and buttons. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Designing across the year and working to small scale production with European sourced surplus fabrics, the first Spring blazers will be made available to order in limited quantities from Monday, 22<sup>nd</sup> March, 2021. Bozena’s new blazer designs are a continuing celebration of women who are not afraid to express themselves through their individual style and want to be different. They give the wearer a strong yet feminine silhouette. Bozena’s bold choice of differentiated summer weight fabrics, which feature linen and light boucle, combined with contrasting statement buttons, create a powerful combination that make each piece stand out, but for all the right reasons. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">“By producing in limited quantities, I am creating something that is special because only a few people will own the same pieces, and my clients love that”, said Bozena. She continued to say “I do not do cookie cutter fashion. Making in small quantities and to order, I am able to limit our environmental footprint and focus on creating pieces that are desirable and incredible to wear - where fit and quality of finish is paramount. My clients love all the details that make our pieces so special.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The online concierge service is an extension of the face-to-face personalised service Bozena offers to clients and is designed to give clients confidence with their purchasing decision. Carried out via Zoom it involves Bozena personally taking the customer through the shopping experience answering questions on fit, sizing and showcasing the collections in live detail and offering styling advice. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">“With pop-up shop opportunities remaining uncertain, the online service is a great way for me to connect with exiting and new clients and create for them a unique and intimate shopping experience. It’s a win-win for my clients and the environment as it means customers are delighted with their purchase and ensures our rate of returns continues to remain at less than 1%”, says Bozena.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Bozena’s background has not always been in fashion. Prior to starting her label in 2017, she was one of the pioneers in the development of the sustainable investment industry in the UK which spanned over 16 years. Whilst working in finance she always had a love of fashion, style and a keen interest in the creativity that it involved. Yet, she felt limited by the very few sustainable fashion options that offered women clothes that were different, stylish and crafted to an exceptional quality. When Bozena decided to launch her label, she knew that sustainability must be at core of the label in tandem driven by her passion for creativity, craftsmanship and quality.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">“In launching my label, I set out to design and create pieces which would give women the choice to own stylish, sustainable, wardrobe heroes that are an investment – something which I lacked. I recognised that women want clothes that gave them the freedom to express their own individuality and uniqueness, and which look and feet good with minimum effort. I want women who choose to wear my deigns to feel fully equipped to be confident, strong and considered. I believe that the 2021 collections starting with the blazers, I will be giving them just that”, said Bozena.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Bozena Jankowska’s collections can be viewed <a _djrealurl="https://www.bozenajankowska.com/collections/the-full-collection" href="https://www.bozenajankowska.com/collections/the-full-collection">here</a>, new blazers <a _djrealurl="https://www.bozenajankowska.com/pages/march-2021-blazer-launch" href="https://www.bozenajankowska.com/pages/march-2021-blazer-launch">here</a> and details on her online service <a _djrealurl="https://www.bozenajankowska.com/pages/online-service" href="https://www.bozenajankowska.com/pages/online-service">here</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Campaign images were styled by Natalie Charlotte Turner @nataliecharlotteturner; photography by Hector Martinez, @hectormartinez.studio; hair and make up by Lucian Buium @lucianbuium and model Joyce Weiss Evans, @joyce_weiss_evans</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b>Bozena Jankowska<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Award winning (link) London based slow fashion label Bozena Jankowska is passionate about sustainability and social issues boasting over 1,000 customers. Individuality, uniqueness and personalisation are at it’s core working with the likes of <span style="font-family: "Axiforma Light";">Holly Whilloughby, Davina McCall, Sara Jane-Mee and Sally Philips</span>. Bozena specialised in sustainable and responsible investment previously managing $1bn in a global franchise. She has brought this knowledge and vision for a better future to the brand. At the height of COVID Bozena made individual facemasks raising over £3K for NHS charities. Over £10,000 has been raised for charities with collaboration such as Buglife. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT55_fAqWx8HyYbaG_FMLzy3ROtg1rYfDqoKDGNtCLNT8WJm_UEkTivetIh-JN41lA1dXYY5QxxRvue4zRBXaPCYSexL-pzS-GmU3f07oM4VsHTUxiNnYS2bDVPJPyL6G0hy3yID9Hqgk/s1092/6.+Navy_blazer_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="1092" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT55_fAqWx8HyYbaG_FMLzy3ROtg1rYfDqoKDGNtCLNT8WJm_UEkTivetIh-JN41lA1dXYY5QxxRvue4zRBXaPCYSexL-pzS-GmU3f07oM4VsHTUxiNnYS2bDVPJPyL6G0hy3yID9Hqgk/s320/6.+Navy_blazer_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-24863465968309838222021-03-23T01:00:00.002+00:002021-03-23T01:00:33.219+00:00Sara Quayle Safety Launches Online Infant and Child First aid Course for Parents.<p> <span style="color: #666666;">In the latest step of endeavours Sara Quayle Safety is launching her online infant and child first aid course for parents, grandparents and babysitter. This course will be part of a number of products around first aid and safety for families. It is new to the market and the registration details can be found below it is going to ease the problems faced by parents and in particular mothers around getting first aid information in an easy, accessible, clear way and making sure that first aid is at the top of their “to-do” list!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">It is an online course and part of Sara Quayle Safety’s online learning platform, it is in sections that are easy to digest, there are 5 modules that are in video form that can be stopped and started as required. The user can keep the course for 18 months and it is updated as needed when first aid advice changes.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">This product launched this month, it will be available now for parents and grandparents and there will be more like this over the next year. We have received some wonderful feedback already and look forward to facilitating parents learning of these vital skills.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">It was developed as Sara felt that there was a big gap in the market, Sara teaches many first aid course in the workplace and has found that parents are always wanting to know about paediatric first aid, although time is limited on theses course Sara always made sure that they got the information required. The students also told her that they were going to then tell their partners at home about what they have learnt. The main reason, when asked why they haven’t done a first aid course for parents was 1) time and 2) not knowing how to access the information. She believes that everyone has a right to gain access to life saving skills.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Therefore, the course was born! Sara worked with a Paediatric nurse (mother of 4) and a then heavily pregnant camera woman (now mummy to a wonderful baby boy) to get this course produced.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><a name="_Hlk52448737">Many mothers have a long to do list and unfortunately basic lifesaving skills slip to the bottom of that list. A recent survey conducted by the Red Cross stated that only 4% of people they talked to were confident to help someone in a first aid situation. <span style="background: white; color: #291702;">Another report also revealed that 72% of parents across the UK wouldn’t know how to assist an unconscious child, administer CPR or attend to burns and scalds.</span> My aim is to get that information across in a way that will allow first aid to be at the top of that list!</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 1em 0px;">Knowing what to do if your child is injured, choking or sick will give vital confidence, therefore less <span style="color: black;">worry to any parent. Allowing days out to be fun and m</span><span style="color: black;">ore relaxed as they will have learnt the skills and probably the biggest one for mothers, less guilt around not knowing what to do!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Because the course is online it is very easy to use and revisit as you need. It has some wonderful downloadable resources that can be kept and a prompt sheet that can be laminated and kept on the fridge. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Sara Quayle Safety has been running for nearly 5 years. Sara is passionate about workplace and home safety. She has worked in health and safety for over 15 years in industries including, railway, construction, manufacturing and schools, she has honed her skills as a first aid instructor during this time, all after serving 13 years in the Royal Navy. She is also a mother to 2 children, so understands the pain point of looking after risk adverse children and that long “to do” list!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The injury and fatality rate in the work place is coming down due to legislation, training, new product design etc, so in theory your work place should be the safest place you can be. Step outside of this and we are on our own a bit more, this is why she wants to get information out to people in and around the home to help with safety and first aid.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><a name="_Hlk52448910"></a><a _djrealurl="http://www.saraquaylesafety.co.uk" href="http://www.saraquaylesafety.co.uk/">www.saraquaylesafety.co.uk</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><a _djrealurl="mailto:sara@saraquaylesafety.co.uk" href="mailto:sara@saraquaylesafety.co.uk">sara@saraquaylesafety.co.uk</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">07989851416<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><a _djrealurl="http://bit.ly/1staidforparents" href="http://bit.ly/1staidforparents">http://bit.ly/1staidforparents</a> online infant and child 1<sup>st</sup> aid course for parent, grandparent and babysitters.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><a _djrealurl="http://www.twitter.com/intelevation" href="http://www.twitter.com/intelevation">www.twitter.com/intelevation</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><a _djrealurl="http://www.facebook.com/FAFFINTELEVATION" href="http://www.facebook.com/FAFFINTELEVATION">www.facebook.com/FAFFINTELEVATION</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><br /></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Sara Quayle -Managing Director of Safety Quayle Safety (Intelevation Ltd)</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Sara is the Managing Director of Sara Quayle Safety. Sara Quayle Safety helps companies and individuals with safety and first aid for work, home and adventure. Sara specialising in height safety, rescue and first aid. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Responsible for the company’s three sub divisions, workplace health and safety courses, consultancy and first aid and home safety for families, Sara spreads her time between the three parts of the business helping clients to attain and maintain compliance in the work place, delivery of both online and face to face training and supporting families with first aid and household safety. She is the first point of contact with in the company and a key part of her role is to listen to every client’s individual needs before the best, concise, relevant and most cost-effective solution is recommended.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Before establishing Sara Quayle Safety in January 2016, Sara worked as a height safety and rescue instructor/consultant for a highly regarded and established height safety company. This took her all over the UK and Europe, teaching in construction, mining, railway and manufacturing industries. Prior to this Sara served 13 years in the Royal Navy as a Petty Officer in an Above Water Warfare Tactical role. Dealing with radar and weapon system in both maintenance and operation. She then made her way to the Royal Navy Fire School to teach firefighting principals and chemistry of fire to tri-services for shipborne firefighting, this is where she found her love of teaching.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Sara holds her CertEd from Portsmouth University and her NEBOSH in both general and construction. She also holds her SMSTS, first aid & H&S qualifications. She also studied International Disaster Management at Bournemouth University</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">When not working Sara loves to Run, with a few marathons already under her belt, spending time with her children and of course great food and drink.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b><u>In the press.</u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Sara has contributed to articles in RBS Homewise for Landlords and making your rental property child friendly.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Sara was asked by Sage to give advice on setting up a side hustle <a _djrealurl="https://www.sage.com/en-gb/blog/set-up-side-hustle-full-time/" href="https://www.sage.com/en-gb/blog/set-up-side-hustle-full-time/">https://www.sage.com/en-gb/blog/set-up-side-hustle-full-time/</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Metro.co.uk, Increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in the winter <a _djrealurl="https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/10/this-is-why-the-risk-of-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-increases-in-winter-14058090/" href="https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/10/this-is-why-the-risk-of-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-increases-in-winter-14058090/">https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/10/this-is-why-the-risk-of-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-increases-in-winter-14058090/</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">IOSH Magazine March/April 2021. This was a personal case study on Sara looking at her journey from military to health and safety. <a _djrealurl="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ioshmagazine.com%2F2021%2F02%2F19%2Fjoining-forces-veterans%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3c_SLcwDPaN80NZK0VVUR_gUJlp4ynVqT6rUoiOtR1pLy1Dbrd6ehuPhM&h=AT0y5ca4XQHoHNaPXhVydYv9VnjOcqLRcUF0-nYse8kJqHDws7YgWxBaPYq7-AHsUN342oatzB65_YN_tmewJ4eFCeVjQrM_TggtzyyUVP7o3ffS2fE2v0ensM18yv21MA&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT3nuWhRI8O7ogPK7QPb7uulCdPe6ajuynEtQypUr67F6RMgpbQZuSzLjJMuIlj60dSkXfueAJ0VNAV_zN9mpa6K0_VskyNmJa3Vd1MpHqQUm1hGke92fo8pSJnlz7Fs9MDZOmK-s9tzhVVfZ7RAg68cBy9o3Kn6NCM-l9G-Hj4avRtq-wefiR3nQHQ9a83u1plnEA" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ioshmagazine.com%2F2021%2F02%2F19%2Fjoining-forces-veterans%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3c_SLcwDPaN80NZK0VVUR_gUJlp4ynVqT6rUoiOtR1pLy1Dbrd6ehuPhM&h=AT0y5ca4XQHoHNaPXhVydYv9VnjOcqLRcUF0-nYse8kJqHDws7YgWxBaPYq7-AHsUN342oatzB65_YN_tmewJ4eFCeVjQrM_TggtzyyUVP7o3ffS2fE2v0ensM18yv21MA&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT3nuWhRI8O7ogPK7QPb7uulCdPe6ajuynEtQypUr67F6RMgpbQZuSzLjJMuIlj60dSkXfueAJ0VNAV_zN9mpa6K0_VskyNmJa3Vd1MpHqQUm1hGke92fo8pSJnlz7Fs9MDZOmK-s9tzhVVfZ7RAg68cBy9o3Kn6NCM-l9G-Hj4avRtq-wefiR3nQHQ9a83u1plnEA" target="_blank">https://www.ioshmagazine.com/.../19/joining-forces-veterans</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwidjEpOQx1E6K8BfJr-72laTaQ3FkU-tjuMIXTgTaWHkLadw1y89TIoC_m2vQc_g4lq6pXdV422h5gBB-ajpViNVOd1DttCmO9Rfr7epQUFGJhLciDinnMzn8mZ_B9VjdCv7rNKPXZUw/s750/FAFF+Video+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwidjEpOQx1E6K8BfJr-72laTaQ3FkU-tjuMIXTgTaWHkLadw1y89TIoC_m2vQc_g4lq6pXdV422h5gBB-ajpViNVOd1DttCmO9Rfr7epQUFGJhLciDinnMzn8mZ_B9VjdCv7rNKPXZUw/s320/FAFF+Video+photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-44611526190190360172021-03-23T00:59:00.000+00:002021-03-23T00:59:01.151+00:00EnviroBuild will become carbon neutral by engaging sustainable logistics company<p> <span style="color: #666666;">EnviroBuild Materials Ltd is moving warehousing and logistics to champions of sustainability, Howard Tenens Logistics. Howard Tenens Logistics are a quality focused, independent family business delivering mutual value through great people, collaboration and technology.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">It's a bold step to further progress the company’s mission to become a carbon-neutral company. Howard Tenens is a trailblazer in sustainable logistics and EnviroBuild is set to embrace and benefit from the company’s experience and achievements.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild has been supplying the construction industry with eco-friendly building materials such as cladding, decking and fencing for thousands of homes throughout the UK. The company is firmly committed to offering high-quality sustainable products which are consistently the preferred choice of architects, landscapers and construction firms.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">In addition to providing innovative products which are the desirable choice for the environment, EnviroBuild has been donating 10% of profits to sustainable initiatives in the community since 2015. Sustainability is at the heart of everything the company does as well as providing high-quality products and an excellent customer experience.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The selection of Howard Tenens Logistics followed an extensive search for a logistics company which would meet the sustainability ethos and high standards of EnviroBuild.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Howard Tenens Logistics sustainability track record is impressive. The company utilises longer and double-deck trailers to reduce trips and 95% of its fleet meets the latest Euro 6 emission standard (as of November 2020). The company is proactive about welcoming new innovations and low carbon technologies.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Co-founder James Brueton comments: “At EnviroBuild, we are always looking for new ways to improve our sustainability offering across all areas of the business. The move to Howard Tenens Logistics is doing just that and we are excited to work with a logistics company that puts sustainability at its core.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Essentially, EnviroBuild is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint in terms of product storage and deliveries as well as prevent the increase of greenhouse gases. By addressing both of these issues, EnviroBuild’s aim is to move further towards becoming a carbon-neutral company and play a part in improving the earth’s climate.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Howard Tenens Logistics is a leader in sustainable logistics. Like EnviroBuild, its mission is to consistently find solutions to reduce its environmental impact as well as help its customers meet their own environmental reduction goals.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The company’s credentials include being an early adopter of dual-fuel vehicles as well as conducting the first trial of the Scania 26-tonne rigid dedicated gas vehicle in the UK. Howard Tenens Logistics is a multi-award-winning organisation dedicated to ensuring that vehicle efficiency is improved at all times as well as embracing new fuels and technologies when they meet strict criteria. For example, Howard Tenens Logistics is considering the viability of using cleaner transport fuels such as HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) which can be used in existing engines without modification and can reduce CO2 emissions by 92% compared to diesel.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Delivery vehicles are selected based on their whole life cost and environmental impact. When vehicles need replacing, the latest Euro-standard engines are purchased, ensuring that the environmental impact is constantly being addressed and reduced.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Significant investment has been made in the latest tracking technology. This enables Howard Tenens Logistics to monitor vehicle and driver performance effectively and consistently so that potential issues can be addressed swiftly and efficiently.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild will benefit from Howard Tenens Logistics’ use of longer and double-deck trailers which mean fewer trips for the same amount of payload and less impact on the environment. EnviroBuild will also utilise the logistics company’s 26-tonne rigid vehicles which operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). The advantage of switching to biogas is that it delivers an 81% reduction in CO2. All biogas is purchased by Howard Tenens Logistics via the Green Gas Certification scheme to maximise the environmental advantages.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Howard Tenens Logistics has also invested heavily in energy efficiency measures in its warehousing facilities. This includes an ongoing scheme to replace all inefficient lighting with LED lights as well as installing solar photovoltaic systems to generate and provide free electricity for all the company’s sites.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">As well as considering the use of HVO, future initiatives include ongoing discussions with manufacturers regarding new product development for the van and light commercial vehicle sector. Howard Tenens Logistics is keen to continually push forwards on its mission of sustainability and source hybrid and electric vehicle solutions so a trial can be conducted at one of its depots. For EnviroBuild, this proactive philosophy towards consistent improvement and innovation made Howard Tenens stand out from its competitors.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild is delighted with its new relationship with Howard Tenens Logistics, which it views as closely matching its own ethos on environmental issues and objectives. The move is a significant step towards the company’s goal of becoming carbon neutral.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The transmission of EnviroBuild’s logistics capability to Howard Tenens Logistics will be completed by the end of the year.</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><b><u>EnviroBuild<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><i>Quality sustainable building materials without compromise<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild is the UK’s leading builders' merchant for sustainable building materials. They apply the latest technological innovations to provide highly engineered and lasting environmentally friendly solutions over traditional building materials. With over 60 years of experience in the construction industry, EnviroBuild are leaders in their field, and providing a quality experience for customers is at the core of their values. Their highly trained expert team are on-hand to help customers at every stage of their project, from take-off to completion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Most recently, EnviroBuild launched new composite decking boards to join the Pioneer and Frontier lines in the highly successful Hyperion range. Hyperion Explorer has on one side a luxury, authentic textured wood grain effect and on the other a traditional grooved finish, giving homeowners the choice for their garden project. The game-changing Hyperion decking boards, in addition to the cladding and fencing ranges of the same name, are now produced using renewable wind energy as well. These latest changes to the production method mean that Hyperion composite decking boards will now produce a whopping 59.67% less carbon dioxide equivalent (CO<sub>2</sub>e) across its lifetime than maintained timber deck boards.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Within the high-rise construction industry, EnviroBuild is not standing still either. The new 150 Aqua Channel aluminium decking system is their newest revolutionising non-combustible system on the market complying with the newest fire legislations. The decking boards can be installed alongside built-in drainage for effortless upkeep. Its modern take on decking means a flush insert can provide a smooth and continuous look or be removed to create a more traditional look of gapped individual boards. This ensures 150 Aqua-Channel caters to all preferences and can be used to create versatile designs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Given the innovative nature of these materials and others EnviroBuild supplies, it is no surprise that the products are distributed across thousands of homes in the UK and are increasingly becoming the first choice for contractors, architects, landscapers, and construction firms. In 2020 alone, EnviroBuild brought on six new commercial projects during lockdown including Taylor Wimpey’s new homes development at Innsworth and CALA homes construction in Cheltenham. EnviroBuild also featured in the Guardian and on ITV. Their garden furniture collection - Galleon - was also recommended by the Independent and in 2020 saw a massive 250% increase on 2019 sales.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The business turned over £13 million in its last financial year and in quarter two of 2020 EnviroBuild reported a 45% increase in revenue on 2019’s figures and that increased even further in quarter three with a 51% rise in revenue via the retail sales division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Above all, EnviroBuild’s mission remains to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry by providing high quality products that are consistently the better environmental choice over current traditional products on the market. For every product EnviroBuild sells, a pragmatic approach is taken to manufacture a commercially viable product with significant environmental benefits; whether using high levels of recycled material, renewable energy in production or intelligent design to reduce input material in finished goods without compromising a long operational life.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">These careful assessments naturally resulted in several awards highlighting the company’s sustainable efforts. In 2018, EnviroBuild had been awarded the Federation of Small Business London Ethical and Green Business of the Year awards, and was presented with the Golden Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice within the “Building & Construction, Innovation” category at the International Green Apple Environment Awards. Most recently, they won the West London Business Award in the “Green Circular Economy Business of the Year” category at the start of 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild also dedicates 10% of profits to sustainable causes, which is unmatched in the industry. From the beginning they have been supporting Rainforest Trust in their mission to protect endangered rainforests and species. They recently celebrated their 5<sup>th</sup> year of donations to the organisation and with those contributions protected nearly 250,000 acres equating to over 62million trees across Africa, South America, Central America and Asia.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild are true industry leaders in progressing the sustainability and environmental impact within the construction industry.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Products include:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b>Outdoor & garden</b></p><ul style="color: #666666; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/garden-furniture" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/garden-furniture">garden furniture</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/rattan-table-and-chairs" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/rattan-table-and-chairs">dining sets</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/rattan-sofas" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/rattan-sofas">sofa sets</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-decking" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-decking">composite decking</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/pages/non-combustible-external-balcony-flooring" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/pages/non-combustible-external-balcony-flooring">fire-rated decking</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/substructure#collection" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/substructure#collection">decking substructure</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/adjustable-decking-and-paving" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/adjustable-decking-and-paving">decking supports</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/luxury-italian-porcelain" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/luxury-italian-porcelain">porcelain paving</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/adjustable-decking-and-paving" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/adjustable-decking-and-paving">paving supports</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-cladding" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-cladding">exterior finishes</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-cladding" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-cladding">composite cladding</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-fencing" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/composite-fencing">composite fencing</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/lawn-edging" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/lawn-edging">lawn edging</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; 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min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-lumber-street-furniture#collection" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/plastic-lumber-street-furniture#collection">street furniture</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><b style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br clear="all" style="break-before: page;" /></span></b><span style="color: #666666;"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b>Indoor<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style="color: #666666; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/indoor-flooring" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/indoor-flooring">indoor flooring</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/vinyl-flooring" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/vinyl-flooring">luxury vinyl flooring</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;"><a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/sisu-laminate#collection" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/collections/sisu-laminate#collection">laminate flooring</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Awards won:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style="color: #666666; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">2018: Federation of Small Business London Awards - Ethical and Green Business of the Year<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">2018: International Green Apple Environment Awards – Golden Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice within the Building & Construction, Innovation category<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">2021: West London Business Awards – Green Circular Economy Business of the Year<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">For more information, visit <a _djrealurl="https://www.envirobuild.com/" href="https://www.envirobuild.com/">www.envirobuild.com</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH961XVMEHtjrbhu3ooMOsHSm5R0MstgGlRgOKKEmDvxe6FSKjS090zfS69NXypJePGRitKv748Zwfsw47Y_UhyGwgLZzS8Ca0VCVzvPClcNggI3Z5BgWroLXProdGQEponnNCeKVSOJQ/s3000/20.11+IMG_0615.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH961XVMEHtjrbhu3ooMOsHSm5R0MstgGlRgOKKEmDvxe6FSKjS090zfS69NXypJePGRitKv748Zwfsw47Y_UhyGwgLZzS8Ca0VCVzvPClcNggI3Z5BgWroLXProdGQEponnNCeKVSOJQ/s320/20.11+IMG_0615.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-35150015243199332402021-03-19T02:48:00.004+00:002021-03-19T02:48:48.819+00:00‘Hope’: Original lino print for Spring and Easter by Hannah Turlington<p><span style="color: #666666;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwR13bAaTwTS9QH1VVr_lMUs0NxtS7aOtdw04GvE_jG7lKv5BCNJNysuuIguU155e1cq5i9HYcP6Sx1taBXEJIHz3BOWjMqsFOo1UatLF9ozLPlfAQpI2a9Gt876t6r8AJkyQOxKSiBEU/s640/Close+up_Hope.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="477" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwR13bAaTwTS9QH1VVr_lMUs0NxtS7aOtdw04GvE_jG7lKv5BCNJNysuuIguU155e1cq5i9HYcP6Sx1taBXEJIHz3BOWjMqsFOo1UatLF9ozLPlfAQpI2a9Gt876t6r8AJkyQOxKSiBEU/s320/Close+up_Hope.jpg" /></a></div><br />Hannah Turlington launches her original lino print especially for Easter and the coming of Spring. Living and working in North Yorkshire, Hannah is a printmaker who is driven to create by her love of colour, nature and life’s stories. ‘Hope’ is one of her 2021 series of word lino prints, inspired by the elements of human nature that we search for.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span class="vkif2"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; padding: 0cm;">Hope means different things to different people and during turbulent times in our lives we cling onto those signs and that word Hope.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span class="vkif2"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; padding: 0cm;">A dictionary definition of hope is:</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span class="vkif2"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; padding: 0cm;">'the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best'. When used as a verb it means:</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span class="vkif2"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; padding: 0cm;">'to look forward to with desire and with reasonable confidence'</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span class="vkif2"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; padding: 0cm;">Or</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span class="vkif2"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; padding: 0cm;">'to believe, desire or trust'.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="xzvds" style="background: white; color: #666666; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="vkif2"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; padding: 0cm;">At different times we look for those physical signs of hope, sometimes they are something tangible...sometimes they are a feeling. Creating 'Hope' has been the inspiration behind her original lino print. Hannah wanted to create something that would resonate with lots of people. </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Hannah says; ‘<span class="vkif2"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">We all need to search for those signs of hope and hold onto them tight so no one can take them away’.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="xzvds" style="background: white; color: #666666; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> ‘Hope’ is part of the words lino print collection for 2021, joining ‘Love’, ‘Nurture’ and ‘Be Kind’. Every piece of work inspired by human nature and nature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah invites you to embrace the fragility of human nature and start collecting her Words lino prints. They are perfect for those family, friends, children or yourself...’Hope’ is a visual reminder that there is always hope even if it comes in the form that you least expect it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah Turlington is a printmaker, living and practicing in North Yorkshire, whose work is defined as fine art, designs, workshops, (both online and face to face) and commissions. Hannah specialises in telling stories with her art. She says:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">‘I am a story teller and I use my work to tell those stories. Sometimes they belong to me; Sometimes they belong to others but usually they belong to all of us’.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Hannah goes through a multi staged process to make the print; collecting inspiration, illustrating, carving the block and then finally printing before sending through your door. Hannah’s distinctive style is highly detailed and it is enhanced by her choice of colour.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">‘Hope’ is hand printed to order by Hannah in her North Yorkshire studio. ‘Nurture’ is 20 cm by 15 cm, printed in Vibrant Green onto, just under, A4 sized printmaking paper. Each print is signed by Hannah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">‘Hope’: an original lino print, from her Words collection, is available through Hannah’s website </span><a _djrealurl="http://www.hannahturlingtondesigns.com/" href="http://www.hannahturlingtondesigns.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">www.hannahturlingtondesigns.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> , priced £15 including postage in the UK.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Follow Hannah on Instagram: hannahturlingtonart</span></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-59823004771375475832021-03-11T01:20:00.002+00:002021-03-11T01:20:23.820+00:00Masterchef Champion joins artists for Easter collaboration at The Stables at 94<p><span style="color: #666666;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzDfwPEDd6dve37hyNJe8g2jkfeGquh8_wm-XRtMsb27_ylIWHyRyRwuJb2ftru3oWJDM-OMMEqAbFEjk5WyDLnwd0-WJUdVdoPlJ6ItRByTu__YUiXtbltXlCHAth6TPGhhWA9_CJzo/s810/Easter+Tsoureki+with+Condensed+Milk+.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzDfwPEDd6dve37hyNJe8g2jkfeGquh8_wm-XRtMsb27_ylIWHyRyRwuJb2ftru3oWJDM-OMMEqAbFEjk5WyDLnwd0-WJUdVdoPlJ6ItRByTu__YUiXtbltXlCHAth6TPGhhWA9_CJzo/s320/Easter+Tsoureki+with+Condensed+Milk+.JPG" /></a></div><br />MasterChef's 2019 champion, Irini Tzortzoglou, recently used The Stables at 94 as the venue for her Greek Easter-themed photo shoot.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">With the additional help of ceramics from Miles-Moore Ceramics, glassware from Nettle + Tansy, photography by Victoria Sedgwick and flowers by Victoria Williams, the event was a great success, helping to beat the lockdown blues and promote local talent.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The joyful collaboration provided the perfect setting for Irini and her Greek Easter feast. From sumptuous savouries to delicious sweets, the culinary expertise that led to her MasterChef victory was on show throughout. Combining the traditional Easter soup of magiritsa with a selection of savoury muffins, tastebuds were already tingling before the introduction of best end neck of lamb, accompanied by vegetables in filo parcels.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">All of this was joined by an array of differently flavoured tsoureki - the much-loved sweet Easter bread - and a bread and butter pudding with some of that tsoureki inside. Of course, no Easter feast would be complete without Easter eggs, and Irini's was no exception. Cracked to symbolise the fact that "Christ is risen", her eggs were dyed naturally using red onion skins to signify the blood He shed for the salvation of humankind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Those who would like to try Irini's recipes for themselves, including the Easter tsoureki and kleftiko-style lamb, can find them listed below:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b>Easter Lamb</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Serves 4<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">4 pieces of lamb rump, 170g each<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1 courgette, approx. 200g, washed, trimmed and cut in small cubes<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1 sweet potato, approx. 250g, peeled and cut in small cubes<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">2 parsnips, peeled and cut in small cubes<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">100g frozen peas<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">6 small plumb tomatoes, cut in half<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">75g butter<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">3 tbp extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">½ lemon, juice and zest<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1 preserved whole lemon, sliced<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1 tsp dried oregano<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">4 small sprigs of rosemary</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Method<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1. Preheat the oven to 1900C.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">2. Wash and pat dry the lamb. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">3. Bring a large frying pan to a high heat. Add olive oil and brown the lamb all round, adding 25g of butter too and basting the meat with. Transfer to a dish and keep to the side</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">4. Add the chopped vegetables to the same frying pan, apart from the halved tomatoes, season and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add 50g of butter, toss the vegetables to flavour and transfer to a bowl. Last, brown the tomato halves on the cut side and add to the vegetables too.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">5. Cut four pieces of baking parchment large enough to make parcels of each piece of lamb and a quarter of the vegetables and lay them on a baking sheet. In the centre of each piece of paper, place a quarter of the vegetables, sprinkle with a pinch of dried oregano and a little lemon zest and juice, close the parcels making a pleat all along the middle and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. At the end of this time, add the lamb to each parcel placing a piece of preserved lemon over the lamb and a sprig of rosemary, a sprinkling of pepper and salt and close again. Cook for 15-20 minutes more (depending on how cooked you want your lamb) and take out of the oven.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">6. Leave each parcel to rest for 5 minutes and serve.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b>Easter Tsoureki</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Ingredients (makes 4 tsourekia):</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">200g condensed milk<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">275g caster sugar<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">3 eggs, beaten<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">150ml sunflower oil<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">150ml melted butter, plus extra for kneading<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">100g fresh yeast<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1 tsp baking powder<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1.4-1.5kg strong flour<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1 tsp masticha tears, ground into powder<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1 tsp mahlepi<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">½ tsp ground cardamom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1 tbsp vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">½ orange, juice and zest<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1 egg white for brushing<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">2-3 tbsp almond flakes</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Method</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">1. In a medium sized pan melt over low heat the sugar and the condensed milk stirring continuously. Add the beaten eggs, sunflower oil and vanilla extract and whisk to incorporate everything together. Leave until tepid before using.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">2. In a large bowl if kneading by hand, or the bowl of your standing mixer, put 400ml tepid water and melt the fresh yeast by whisking it thoroughly. Add the contents of the saucepan to the yeast and all the remaining ingredients apart from the flour. Whisk to mix well.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">3. Start adding the flour gradually mixing with your hands continuously. You should aim for a dough that is soft and pliable, perhaps even a little sticky. The way to deal with that and help with the texture of the dough is to grease your hands with a little melted butter and continue kneading. By hand, knead for around 10 minutes for a glossy and stringy dough, in the mixer you will need less kneading time, around 6-7 minutes on medium speed.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">4. Put the dough in a slightly greased large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel and put in your oven which should be preheated at 50 0C. Leave the dough in the oven for 2-3 hours until it doubles in volume. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, punch out the air from it and roll into a thick sausage shape. Cut into 4 equal size pieces and roll again each one into a sausage shape. Cut each again in three or four. I use four strands to make my plats but you can make them with only three. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">6. You may leave your plats straight or join their two ends to form a round ‘koulouri’ shape. Put the tsourekia onto lined baking tins and leave to rise again. Do not put them anywhere where the temperature is over 40 degrees as the dough will spread and the tsourekia will end up being flat. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">7. When the tsourekia have risen, beat the egg white to loosen and brush them. Sprinkle with almond flakes or other things you like such as poppy seeds, sesame, etc.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">8. Preheat the oven to 180 0C and bake the tsourekia for 25-30 minutes. Place a shallow tin with some boiling water on the bottom of the oven for even fluffier tsourekia.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">9. If you make smaller or bigger tsourekia, you will need to adjust the baking time. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini said ‘Collaboration in these challenging times lifts us up. Working together not only makes us smile, but also provides inspiration, meaning and hope for our future as creatives and artists, which is what this event was all about. Information about the artists involved in the event can be found below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">For more of Irini Tzortzoglou’s mouthwatering recipes, visit <a _djrealurl="http://www.irinicooks.com" href="http://www.irinicooks.com/">www.irinicooks.com</a> or her Instagram @irinitzortzoglou. For Easter-specific recipes, call her on 07876 245563.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">For information on Siobhan and Martin Miles-Moore's work, visit <a _djrealurl="http://www.milesmooreceramics.com" href="http://www.milesmooreceramics.com/">www.milesmooreceramics.com</a> or Instagram @MilesMooreClay.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">To commission photography by Victoria Sedgwick, visit <a _djrealurl="http://www.victoriasedgwick.com" href="http://www.victoriasedgwick.com/">www.victoriasedgwick.com</a> or Instagram @victoria.sedgwick.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">To view the stunning hand-blown glasses of Nettle + Tansy founder Emma Mackintosh, visit <a _djrealurl="http://www.nettleandtansy.co.uk" href="http://www.nettleandtansy.co.uk/">www.nettleandtansy.co.uk</a> or Instagram @nettleandtansyhome.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">For Victoria Williams’ fabulous flower arrangements, visit <a _djrealurl="http://www.theflowerbank.co.uk" href="http://www.theflowerbank.co.uk/">www.theflowerbank.co.uk</a> or Instagram @the_flower_bank.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">To follow more adventures at The Stables at 94, visit Instagram @TheStablesat94.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b>Irini Tzortzoglou</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini Tzortzoglou is a celebrity chef, author, business woman and motivational speaker. Both Irini’s talent and fire for cooking has led to a breadth of challenging work projects – from appearing and winning MasterChef 2019 and shooting Instagram Live videos with Michelin Star celebrities, to lecturing at universities and authoring her own cookbooks.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini won UK Masterchef in 2019 by wowing the judges with her signature red mullet with squid risotto, griddled rosemary lamb chops, and handcrafted hazelnut baklava and fig leaf ice cream. That year, the champion chef also held a culinary retreat at a 5-star hotel in Crete her home.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">In 2020, Irini published her first cookbook with Headline, Under the Olive Tree: Recipes from my Greek Kitchen. She is currently working on the copy for her second book, which is due spring 2022.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini has recently helped develop recipes for a brand of Greek feta – a true cheese lover!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">A little closer to home – Irini now delivers cooking and nutrition classes to culinary enthusiasts at Cumbria University. The classes, called UNI.YUM, focus on ensuring university students prepare for, cook, and eat beautifully balanced meals while creating minimal waste, whilst discovering the mental and emotional benefit of own cooking.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">When she’s not wowing uni students with her resourceful approach to food shopping and cooking, Irini is inspiring the public by regularly being published and appearing in the media as well as appearing on the BBC. Irini is also the darling of the Greek media, often interviewed for TV and press in Greece but also the US, Australia and Canada. She has over 15k followers through social media and other channels.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini was born in a small village on the island of Crete, where the food heritage stems right back to the Minoan civilisation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">From a young age, she loved to explore the traditional Greek flavours of wild ingredients that grew on her doorstep – and she admired how they were always fresh, wholesome, and readily available.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini quickly learned how to forage for food and eventually grew her own, too; her hunter-gatherer activities are huge inspirations to the way she cooks today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">While living on the island, she also became potently aware that our shopping and cooking behaviours affect the planet.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini makes a conscious effort to choose local, avoid wastage, and to use where possible environmentally friendly options to assist her cooking.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Her heritage really is in the eye of her cooking – this is evident by the use of wine, cheese, herbs, fruits, filo, succulent seafood and abundance of juicy meats in her dishes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini’s degree in Art, Architecture and Design from Kingston University has a lot to do with the artistic flair and daring displays of aesthetics you’ll see in her dishes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Though it was her upbringing and family which inspired her to enter MasterChef, one could argue it was her creativity and ability to present food as art which earned her the winning status!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini is also a trained olive oil sommelier and enjoys informing on the health and flavour benefits of extra virgin olive oil.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini regularly has produced cooking videos for two charities – Kids on the Green and Royal Voluntary Service. She has been recently appointed an ambassador of Slow Food UK and is working with a leadership expert in creating food-centred corporate retreats to help people in business re-connect and re-energize for the post-Covid era.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Irini is currently working with a villa holiday specialist to offer culinary weeks in Crete in Summer 2021 and with a top hotel operator to do the same in Corfu in the Autumn.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">When she has spare time she loves walking in the beautiful Lake District where she lives.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Before she became a competition-winning chef, Irini spent 30 years in the banking industry</p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-28883032651224029002021-03-03T00:55:00.002+00:002021-03-03T00:55:33.231+00:00Rebellious Entrepreneur Celebrates three awards and £110k in just one year<p> <span style="color: #666666;">An award-winning virtual networking entrepreneur is bucking the trend by enjoying huge growth after just one year in business.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Since launching Rebellious Business at the start of the first covid-19 lockdown, founder Cordelia Kate has seen more than £110,000 in sales and attracted more than 600 new members.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">The Rebellious Business Network hosts free events for emerging entrepreneurs bringing members upbeat networking, training, expert speakers, and resources every week.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Cordelia, who was recognised by Business Insider as one the 10 female social media experts you should know, said: “Just before lockdown, all of the networking groups and large conferences were getting cancelled, so I decided to start The Rebellious Business Network to keep business owners connected through the coming months of social distancing.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">“My mantra was that social distancing does have to mean social disconnection.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Being recognised by Business Insider was just one of the accolades received by Cordelia and Rebellious Business.<br /><br />She also received the Nick James Masterminder of the Year award and was runner up in the Best New Business category of the Women in Business Awards.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Cordelia was delighted to receive these awards within her first year of trading.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">She said: “The launch of the network led to so many incredible achievements such as our first virtual conference and launching a Mastermind, both things were long term goals that I didn’t expect to reach so quickly.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">With many people turning to online courses and coaches to keep themselves active, the Rebellious community helps members get to know each other, offering a network of support and collaboration.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">Cordelia has no intention of staying entirely virtual and has her sights set on future in-person events.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">“All of this success has of course led on to having even bigger dreams for the impact we can create in the future,” said Cordelia.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">“When all this lockdown drama is behind us, I want to launch a Rebellious Business Festival - a fun and upbeat conference where emerging entrepreneurs come to get a fully immersive and exuberating experience that leaves them feeling excited, energised and ready to implement strategies that will help them achieve the success they are striving for.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">“The desire to do this perhaps stems from the fact that my father founded the Isle of Wight festivals.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">“There are fun events running through my blood and I want to bring this to the business world. We are on a mission to paint the business world with personality and we are only just getting started with that,” she added.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px 0cm;">The network can be joined via - join.rebelliousbusiness.com/network and has an active Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/CordeliaKate.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsuoRMjHr6irqgVZJRB1sYH6N-pf-lco6KWzJh0pJGNi-fob3bU_tEK7ItdptwNJBYKkbWoi6Z6FSMYK2GG8zc_ISq5yfqcAJ-bOZ8MRnVOphnF8zAqxpXWzBPXy2Vm5KcRwh8M2xVqg/s1800/24+Rebellious+Business+Network+%252824%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsuoRMjHr6irqgVZJRB1sYH6N-pf-lco6KWzJh0pJGNi-fob3bU_tEK7ItdptwNJBYKkbWoi6Z6FSMYK2GG8zc_ISq5yfqcAJ-bOZ8MRnVOphnF8zAqxpXWzBPXy2Vm5KcRwh8M2xVqg/s320/24+Rebellious+Business+Network+%252824%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-24155337927154879352021-02-25T02:08:00.003+00:002021-02-25T02:08:43.228+00:00‘Nurture’ : an original lino print especially for Mother’s Day by Printmaker Hannah Turlington.<p> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hannah Turlington launches her original lino print
especially for Mother’s day. Living and working in North Yorkshire, Hannah is a
printmaker who is driven to create by her love of colour, nature and life’s
stories. ‘Nurture’ is the fourth in her 2021 series of word lino prints,
inspired by human nature.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">According to Hallmark, Mother’s Day is the third
biggest sending card event. 113 million cards are typically exchanged every
year, with over 80% of adult males and females honouring Mother’s Day. <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mother’s Day is a day that summons up feelings of joy
and gratitude for many people, however there are feelings of sadness and
perhaps a reminder of the loss of never becoming a mother. Nurture is a strong
word and it symbolises an act of love. Nurture is something that we all need,
to enable us to become the best person that we can be. <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">You do not have to be a mother to nurture, you can be
a friend, a relative, a work colleague, or a teacher...the list is endless. <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Most importantly we need to nurture ourselves...<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘Nurture’ is the fourth in the words lino print
collection for 2021, joining ‘Love’, ‘Hope’ and ‘Be Kind’. Every piece of work
inspired by human nature and nature. <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Hannah invites you to embrace the fragility of human
nature and start collecting her Words lino prints. They are perfect for those
mothers, fathers, those that make us feel safe, those that have nurtured us ...
or as a reminder to nurture yourself. <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Hannah Turlington is a printmaker, living and
practicing in North Yorkshire, whose work is defined as fine art, designs,
workshops,(both online and face to face) and commissions. Hannah specialises in
telling stories with her art. She says: <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘I am a story teller and I use my work to tell those
stories. Sometimes they belong to me; Sometimes they belong to others but
usually they belong to all of us’. <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Hannah goes through a multi staged process to make the
print; collecting inspiration, illustrating, carving the block and then finally
printing before sending through your door. Hannah’s distinctive style is
highly detailed and it is enhanced by her choice of colour. <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘Nurture’ is hand printed to order by Hannah in her
North Yorkshire studio. ‘Nurture’ is 20 cm by 15 cm, printed in Payne’s Grey
onto A4 sized printmaking paper. Each print is signed by Hannah. <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘Nurture’: an original lino print, the fourth in her
Words collection, is available through Hannah’s website </span><a href="http://www.hannahturlingtondesigns.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">www.hannahturlingtondesigns.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> , priced £15 including postage in the UK. <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Follow Hannah on Instagram:
hannahturlingtonart <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPr8uT_zwjCbIbQZ8OTEMXPFxXMAro7KytYa_osCO6kj4JxyTPhQt2FgbJ6vKE8-920pBzzuWlNRyIVruqF2l3ObY4WTFlhFqArF9hW5mbTYbDrHElq1BkTLqHfaxaPbsQUuL2VXuhG4/s1134/Close+up_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="812" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPr8uT_zwjCbIbQZ8OTEMXPFxXMAro7KytYa_osCO6kj4JxyTPhQt2FgbJ6vKE8-920pBzzuWlNRyIVruqF2l3ObY4WTFlhFqArF9hW5mbTYbDrHElq1BkTLqHfaxaPbsQUuL2VXuhG4/s320/Close+up_2.JPG" /></a></div><br /></span>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-53488467246061546062021-02-20T01:11:00.004+00:002021-02-20T01:11:56.786+00:00EnviroBuild win Green 'Circular Economy' Business of the Year<p><span style="color: #666666;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrvl2foyPASD0lTIOmy-UjtFJCq1_spjOKwa9Lk3s9j33TlKP3m1xBDB7yRkg6ShK6iPjAkNhi04ZsU4DJHCud3Ig1V1rS1KlLx2OpJYBiHLvM-D3BAHJ8ekcuLWolD9BM3iQlqv7-RY/s1265/CGKK1283+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1265" data-original-width="711" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrvl2foyPASD0lTIOmy-UjtFJCq1_spjOKwa9Lk3s9j33TlKP3m1xBDB7yRkg6ShK6iPjAkNhi04ZsU4DJHCud3Ig1V1rS1KlLx2OpJYBiHLvM-D3BAHJ8ekcuLWolD9BM3iQlqv7-RY/s320/CGKK1283+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><br />EnviroBuild are delighted to announce they have won Green 'Circular Economy' Business of the Year at the West London Business Awards 2021.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">James Brueton, the co-founder of EnviroBuild alongside Aidan Bell, commented on the honour: "We are absolutely thrilled to have won Green 'Circular Economy' Business of the Year. At EnviroBuild, we've made sustainability the core of our business model and we are so happy to have been recognised for that!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">"We have some big plans coming up for EnviroBuild and sustainability is, as I always has been, the key driver towards them, from recent moves such as working with a more sustainable logistics partner, to designing new products and ensuring that all of our composite products are produced using 100% renewable energy."<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild can include this accolade on a list that reflects their growing sustainability credentials. Previous honours include a Green Business of the Year Award from the Federation of Small Business London, a Golden Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice, and a People's Champion finalist position at the Startups Awards.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">As a company dedicated to sustainability, EnviroBuild's mission is to redress the construction industry's carbon footprint. They look for practical ways to improve both their energy usage and input materials to lessen the need for materials traditionally used in the industry.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Using their knowledge and experience to put together quality, ecologically sound products, most of which come from recycled sources and are themselves recyclable, EnviroBuild strives to make sustainability straightforward for customers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Sustainable products offered by the company include:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild Manticore Lumber is a substitute for wood made entirely from recycled plastic. Through this, plastic that would never have been usable via standard recycling processes can be repurposed – the kind of circular product in which the company takes pride.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The company's porcelain paving, which is created using renewable sources, contains a significant 40 per cent recycled material.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">EnviroBuild's Hyperion decking contains 90 per cent recycled material, uses 100 per cent renewable energy to power the manufacturing process and has a long use life which all gives it a smaller carbon footprint than traditional decking, as shown by a recent Life Cycle Assessment, making it clear that sustainable materials can have a big impact.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The company also strives to give back, supporting initiatives which benefit local communities, the environment and eco-systems at large. EnviroBuild are committed to improving the world of today and have helped conserve almost 250,000 acres of rainforest so far, donating 10 per cent of their profits to sustainable causes, and helping them become a carbon negative business.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Learn more about EnviroBuild and their sustainability here:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">https://www.envirobuild.com/pages/sustainability-what-we-give<br /></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-44923637653805397092021-02-13T02:15:00.004+00:002021-02-13T02:15:57.131+00:00Black Insomnia brings Dark Roast Grounds to Coffee Drinkers<p><span style="color: #666666;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdaW5uEdJALrtfDewJyfWsmOtxljahe1HBc2i20W9XjJsctTcPzBbQVFE_bnYz_4kGZer5iaClNSmQEnKZogXYmBzlhsSIozMYWEueXvfoWYkx6o1T88-s-BAgwmaDKZX3a1a2vaDJeDQ/s1600/d9ff90bd-2a8a-4a71-b0b4-d6bdbc5f7106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdaW5uEdJALrtfDewJyfWsmOtxljahe1HBc2i20W9XjJsctTcPzBbQVFE_bnYz_4kGZer5iaClNSmQEnKZogXYmBzlhsSIozMYWEueXvfoWYkx6o1T88-s-BAgwmaDKZX3a1a2vaDJeDQ/s320/d9ff90bd-2a8a-4a71-b0b4-d6bdbc5f7106.jpg" /></a></div><br />The caffeine alchemists at Black Insomnia Coffee have come up with another body-jolting offering. Dark Roast Grounds are richer and darker, promising the same notorious super-high caffeine kick.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The CEO of Black Insomnia, Jim Walker, said: "It’s for the workaholics, the early-starters, the grafters, and the ones who go the extra mile.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">“When you need a super-high caffeine kick, Black Insomnia delivers that and more just when you need it most. With a range of products to suit your lifestyle, we are ready and waiting for your next challenge."<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">This robust coffee is deeper tasting than ever before and has 1105mg of caffeine in every 12oz standard sized mug, which is a whopping four times the strength of most high street brands.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">This energy-enhancing delight is made from Arabica and Robusta beans in the traditional Italian way by barrel-roasting them in small batches.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">This carefully tended blend is perfect for the coffee connoisseur who loves a heavier, more intense brew with a nutty aroma and dark chocolatey aftertaste.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">The caffeine content in beans can vary, so Black Insomnia sources from producers of the tastiest, highest-content beans. Only the right kind of high-caffeine beans are selected for roasting, which is what gives Black Insomnia coffee its unique flavour and potent kick.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Jim Walker added "Black Insomnia is all about supporting the hardest working people around. Nobody is more deserving of support than our fantastic NHS workers, who are putting themselves in harm's way for our safety every single day. Early starts and night shifts are second nature to our NHS. That's why we at Black Insomnia offer a permanent 15% off discount to all NHS workers to keep them alert and fuelled through the longest days and toughest nights. It's the least we can do!"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Black Insomnia Grounds (DARK) retails at £14.99 and is available here:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><a _djrealurl="https://blackinsomnia.co.uk/products/black-insomnia-dark" href="https://blackinsomnia.co.uk/products/black-insomnia-dark">https://blackinsomnia.co.uk/products/black-insomnia-dark</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><b>Connoisseur information<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Roast level: Dark<o:p></o:p></p><ul style="color: #666666; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">Colour grade: Dark (<a _djrealurl="https://lenscoffee.com/roast-levels/" href="https://lenscoffee.com/roast-levels/">https://lenscoffee.com/roast-levels/</a>)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">Internal colour grade: 95 (Internal scale at factory)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">Roasting duration (minutes): 14<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">Flavour profile: Nutty, dark chocolate<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; min-height: 1.2em;">Intensity: 8 (<a _djrealurl="https://www.roastandpost.com/Coffee-Encyclopedia/Beginners-Guide-to-Coffee/Flavour-and-Strength-Guide/" href="https://www.roastandpost.com/Coffee-Encyclopedia/Beginners-Guide-to-Coffee/Flavour-and-Strength-Guide/">https://www.roastandpost.com/Coffee-Encyclopedia/Beginners-Guide-to-Coffee/Flavour-and-Strength-Guide/</a>)<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Further information on Black Insomnia Coffee is available at <a _djrealurl="https://blackinsomnia.co.uk/" href="https://blackinsomnia.co.uk/">https://blackinsomnia.co.uk/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;">Follow Black Insomnia on their social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter #sleepingischeating and LinkedIn.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #666666; margin: 1em 0px;"><br /></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-34362058130909144872021-02-13T02:11:00.002+00:002021-02-13T02:11:14.604+00:00Nearly 50% of people are overeating during lockdown<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Mutli award-winning nutrition coach and author Nikola Howard
is urging people to give carb-loaded lockdown comfort eating the boot.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After surveying members of her 12,000-strong Facebook
community Nikola found many were overeating due to boredom and lack of
structure.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Of the 161 respondents who answered: “I am comfort eating
due to . . .”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• 43% said it was due to not having many things to look
forward to, so they are eating food as a treat<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• 29% were comfort eating due to being locked down with
little to do and felt bored<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• 28% said they did not have a plan they could keep to for
eating healthily, and were returning to old patterns</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nikola was awarded Nutritional Coach Mentor of the Year this
week by Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2021</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">According to Nikola, people comfort-eat for a variety of
reasons including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and boredom.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">While this is sometimes seen as a harmless way to de-stress
there can also be a more shameful stigma attached.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nikola said: “These mixed messages set people up for
feelings of needless guilt and shame as well as embedding that food is a
‘treat’ that a person either has to earn with ‘good behaviour’ or use as a
comfort if they are feeling bad.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Humans are hard-wired to enjoy the physical sensation of
eating from birth at the safety of a mother’s breast, drinking the combination
of sugars and fats contained in breast milk.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beyond this, children and adults are often rewarded with
sweet things for being ‘good’ and something comforting, usually carb-based,
when feeling low.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is this relationship with food that often causes people
to falter when trying diets.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nikola believes a great deal of comfort can come from
community support and this led her to create her low carb group.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“We can change the ways we react to certain situations and
feelings with the proper support and not eating carb-rich foods.,” she
said. “I still have comfort eating episodes, and now they are filled with
steak, broccoli and Mushroom and a red wine sauce. “So called comfort
food is essentially a learned behaviour and this behaviour can be changed. “I
have developed unique methods over the past 20 for my clients and the
community. They have been expertly tested and validated and shown excellent
results over and over again.”</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMMrWmJDiDs08HYtjmPRoWSnh5HNNJlloWIZSMXnFvVWdCiyUCp-iNeeovsilmhqnE2atRVniMD-qJycjeiEYjdwLiNNhwaTPXVg1rOkoFMyWn82SVXkZ60038TWQaxardY6wdehlOQvk/s2048/IMG_6365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMMrWmJDiDs08HYtjmPRoWSnh5HNNJlloWIZSMXnFvVWdCiyUCp-iNeeovsilmhqnE2atRVniMD-qJycjeiEYjdwLiNNhwaTPXVg1rOkoFMyWn82SVXkZ60038TWQaxardY6wdehlOQvk/s320/IMG_6365.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nikola’s Facebook group, Low Carb in the UK, is a community
offering advice, support and recipes helping people in their lifestyle journey
on a low carb diet.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The website <a href="https://lowcarbinthe.uk">https://lowcarbinthe.uk</a>
offers a whole range of courses, webinars and articles information and details
of her books.<o:p></o:p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-37153124392757300702021-01-27T01:43:00.003+00:002021-01-27T01:43:55.929+00:00MasterChef champion Irini Tzortzoglou cooking up life lessons at University<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8s6_KRPRFPBa0ctbQEVkdRQGRV_1Lu8Gr8AaytIVTKuBC4qr1u5yNhNm9g88cCEcddCmcUcXJkQgJhOxz0Ya0l0hzRIbni0VN_qfQ59cNxu7BRRy6Ut6v5fIUgCAggLlAIfBbvLV0UmA/s2048/CKimage-82.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1367" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8s6_KRPRFPBa0ctbQEVkdRQGRV_1Lu8Gr8AaytIVTKuBC4qr1u5yNhNm9g88cCEcddCmcUcXJkQgJhOxz0Ya0l0hzRIbni0VN_qfQ59cNxu7BRRy6Ut6v5fIUgCAggLlAIfBbvLV0UmA/s320/CKimage-82.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">University
of Cumbria is teaming up with 2019 MasterChef champion Irini Tzortzoglou to
offer its students an exclusive cookery class series.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">‘Uni.Yum’
is a series of six free sessions launching on Wednesday, 27 January 2021.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Irini
will present a 45-minute session every Wednesday at 6pm from the kitchen of her
home in south Cumbria. After the launch, each session will follow a different
theme ranging from cookery basics to nutritional elements such as
carbohydrates, proteins and fats.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Via
Microsoft Teams, students will be invited to create dishes in real time with
Irini and join in live and interactive Q&As.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">The
scheme aims to help students at University of Cumbria learn to cook satisfying
and nutritious meals for themselves and others, on a budget and using basic
ingredients and equipment. They will gain valuable culinary skills and
knowledge, not only helping break the time spent at home during lockdown but
also preparing them for life beyond graduation.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Harnessing
the power food has in bringing people together, the cookery series will also be
a creative outlet to support students’ wellbeing.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Not
only will they be able to cook with Irini, students also have the option to
watch the shows with those within their households at a time when many are
correctly following government’s ‘Stay at Home’ messages and are not yet back
in their usual university halls or accommodation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Crete-born
Irini said: “I am thrilled to be sharing with students some of my cooking
knowledge, tips and tricks. These are no ordinary cookery classes as Uni.Yum
will include advice on shopping, cooking and eating mindfully, aiming for
a healthy and happy time on campus and beyond while increasing confidence and
creativity. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">“Uni.Yum
is also going to break up time studying and being at home during lockdown.
Eating food is often also a shared experience and I hope this will give University
of Cumbria students across the country and beyond a chance to cook dishes for
loved ones and others where that is possible.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Irini
lives near Cartmel in south Cumbria, a food lover’s haven renowned for its
award-winning restaurants and eateries and its world-famous culinary figures.
She published her first book, ‘Under the Olive Tree’, in the summer of 2020 and
is currently writing her second.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">She
added: “I’m also very excited to be able to continue to offer knowledge in the
form of short videos, photographs and recipes through the dedicated Instagram
feed Uni.Yum where students will be also invited to post and put questions to
me whenever they need to be supported or inspired.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Dr
Signy Henderson, Dean for Student Success at University of Cumbria, said: “This
is a challenging time for us all including our students. The social aspects of
university life this year are necessarily different with much more of a focus
on staying in and making the most of the home environment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">“Therefore
it is pleasing to see how Uni.Yum will provide students with a creative outlet
to try something that’s different and fun, expanding their knowledge about
balanced eating and how to use good, simple ingredients to nourish themselves
and perhaps share within their household.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">“Uni.Yum
offers the flexibility for students to join the cooking sessions with Irini
live or to watch the demonstrations and cook later, whatever works for them.”<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Molly
McConnell, welfare officer at University of Cumbria Students’ Union, said: “I
am delighted to have been able to assist Irini and the university on the
Uni.Yum project, especially having had my own challenges with meal times during
my degree and my recent healthy eating campaign halted by the pandemic.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">“The
project also aligns well with the Students' Union's focus for the beginning of
this semester: we're working to reignite the motivation and passion in our
student body as they push through their assessments and, for many of them,
continue on as key workers alongside their studies.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">“Irini's
passion and energy has been hugely refreshing and I know it will be an
incredibly inspiring experience for the students that engage with the sessions.
I can really see the potential therapeutic value for our students too,
particularly those struggling to switch off in the evenings and on again in the
mornings.”<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Follow
@Uni.Yum on Instagram and the hashtag #Yumbria across social media platforms.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irini
Tzortzoglou – Chef, Food Writer, Tutorials, Motivational Speaking</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2019 UK MasterChef Champion <u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">July 2019 – culinary retreat at
5 star hotel, Crete<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">October 2019 – Women Of The
Year awards lunch<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Instagram lives – cooking with
other chefs, including Michelin (5 star) Simon Rogan and others<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cooking videos for Kids On The Green
(Grenfell Tower related charity) and Royal Voluntary Service<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">July 2020 - <i>UNDER THE OLIVE
TREE</i> <i>(recipes from my Greek kitchen)</i> was published by
Headline. Currently writing the second cookbook to be published in
the Spring of 2022<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Recipe development for Dodoni
UK (producer of feta cheese)<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Recipe development for Tsantali
wines<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">UNI.YUM – cooking and nutrition
classes delivered to Cumbria University students<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Culinary retreats in Crete with
Simpson Travel<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Regular commentary on BBC Radio
Cumbria<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Magazine and many others</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Passionate about the
culture of her homeland, where the food heritage goes back thousands of years
to Minoan times, Irini (who was born in Crete and herself benefitted from
homegrown, simple and often wild ingredients) is a fervent advocate of growing
our own foods and buying locally wherever practical. She is also a keen
supporter of growers and breeders who engage in ethical and responsible
practices and use foodstuffs offered freely in the local countryside. Irini
is herself a keen forager.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Convinced, like many,
that our planet’s resources are fast being exhausted, Irini likes to inform and
to inspire others to adopt a more caring attitude to the environment through
the use of simple, seasonal or fresh ingredients wherever possible. She
has developed and is now delivering food classes to university students with
the purpose of helping them plan and organise their shopping and cooking
activities so as to ensure nutritional, balanced, flavoursome and beautiful dishes
involving little waste in their preparation and consumption.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Being a people person
(her career in banking was always centred on <u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">customer facing
roles) Irini loves imparting her passion and knowledge by giving cooking
classes and holding culinary retreats in the UK, Greece or other countries
which she feels an affinity with. Her paternal grandparents came from
Asia Minor, she feels a strong connection to Italy and generally loves the food
of the whole Mediterranean region. The first book she bought on moving to the
UK in 1980 was about Moroccan cuisine.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">As a trained olive
oil sommelier, Irini is also passionate about the health and culinary benefits
of extra virgin olive oils and is invited to speak and hold tastings on this
fundamental pillar of the Mediterranean Diet. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irini also enjoys and
is often engaged to design recipes using ingredients that she knows, uses
herself or discovers. When in her home island of Crete, Irini enjoys
learning of developments in the local cuisine, goes foraging with family
members and contributes in family or community events where food has centre
stage. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irini inherited an
artistic and creative nature. Her father played the bouzouki and her
mother enjoyed painting and taught Irini from a young age to knit, crochet and embroider
whilst her grandmother and aunts were great weavers. She studied History of
Art, Architecture and Design at Kingston University and was a legal director
and leading actress for a London based Greek theatre group. Irini brings
her artistic flair to the food she creates as evidenced in the dishes that
wowed the judges on MasterChef, by focussing on putting together flavours and
textures that work perfectly together as well as eye-catching food-styling and
photography for her social media following and print media content.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Over the course of
her life, Irini has attended many self-development and motivational seminars,
has read the works of modern thinkers and practitioners and her experience
while competing at the highest amateur culinary level has provided her with
invaluable lessons that allow her to inspire and empower others. Using
food as a medium, she believes that food preparation – as she experienced
herself growing up in a communal style of cooking and eating – is a great
leveller. This has led her to leading team-building weekends where
company employees (who may feel they have plateaued, uninspired, bored even
disgruntled) can share in the joy of such a basic but also all-pervasive and
time-honoured act of sourcing, preparing and sharing food for ourselves, loved
ones and community. </span><o:p></o:p></p>Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-81096658906561276012020-05-12T10:57:00.003+01:002020-05-12T10:58:27.386+01:00Your PR Emerging from Lockdown<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 1.15;"><span style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;">The reputation of any organisation
can be built on how it adapts to a crisis and how that organisation’s customers
responds in the aftermath.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;">In my many years of working in
public relations, I have been witness to many crises in global, national and
local PR, and I have found that the key to emerging unharmed from catastrophe
is to address the concerns of your audience directly while maintaining a
constant stream of communication.</span><span style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;"><br />
<br /><br />
<b style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 1.15;">Stay in touch with your customers</span><br />
</b><br />
<span style="background: white; line-height: 1.15;">The current government-imposed lockdown to
combat the coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating impact on businesses,
but the way you handle the crisis now is crucial as it will have a direct
impact on the behaviour of your customers in the future.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 1.15;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 1.15; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vdtKpF_mT2CWHhT7gLQrSoBOtV2-5clNBufR4CXb_JWj_cnfMiVirT_mI0vEwo7QFRNid4OoSDblbIPi4kJpVzW7ZVN-nPN8LdkE_08IN8mD5T-or3M9qH9tR9_Ky9VxhyTFaAPREY0/" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="900" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vdtKpF_mT2CWHhT7gLQrSoBOtV2-5clNBufR4CXb_JWj_cnfMiVirT_mI0vEwo7QFRNid4OoSDblbIPi4kJpVzW7ZVN-nPN8LdkE_08IN8mD5T-or3M9qH9tR9_Ky9VxhyTFaAPREY0/w400-h219/56+rhPR+superhero.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;">When consumers finally come out of
lockdown and start spending money freely again, it's likely that they'll choose
the businesses that have kept in touch with them during the quarantine period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;">However, in order to attract
customers to spend their money on your products and services, they need to be
given a compelling reason to do so. Staying silent will not encourage them to
take action, so it's essential to communicate with your consumers and keep them
updated on what you're doing while staying relevant.</span><span style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;"><br />
<br />
<b style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 1.15;">Start planning ahead now!</span><br />
</b><br />
<span style="background: white; line-height: 1.15;">Your post lockdown PR needs to start
immediately. One of the first things that you need to do is to re-learn
consumer patterns as consumer spending habits are changing. Prioritising main
concerns over ease of purchase, social distancing and hygiene and communicating
this to your audience effectively is essential. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;">Always ensuring that you follow
through on your promises. The lockdown regulations are also a fantastic
opportunity for local and online brands to attract customers, as people are
currently either reluctant or unable to travel long distances. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;">In fact, 60% of all shopping has
moved online too and telling your customers and new customers that you are now
selling on the internet is an ongoing piece of work.</span><span style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;"><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white; line-height: 1.15;">Consumer behaviour can change in the blink of an
eye, so after three months of lockdown and a slow transition period of easing
restrictions, it's likely that consumer habits will have changed for good. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;">To be prepared for this change and
get a head start on your business promotions, get in touch with our expert team
at redheadPR today by filling in our online contact form or by dropping us an
email at </span><a href="mailto:sara@redheadpr.co.uk" style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.15;">sara@redheadpr.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.15;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 1.15;"><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.15;">Don’t leave it too late to tell
your audience what you are doing.<span style="line-height: 1.15;">
</span>Regularly and correctly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br />Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-37428775326945350282020-02-14T01:25:00.000+00:002020-02-14T01:25:14.380+00:00 Winners of The Whitewed Directory Awards 2019 Announced<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
winners of The Whitewed Directory Awards 2019 were announced at a
glamourous Awards ceremony held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon on Thursday
6 February 2020. </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
winners are:</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Business of the Year 2019: </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.whitewed.directory/suppliers/george-goes-out-ltd/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">George
Goes Out</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, based in Devizes</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Start-up Business of the Year 2019: </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.whitewed.directory/suppliers/mk-hair-and-makeup/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MK
Hair & Makeup</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, based in Pewsey</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Most Inspiring Business Person of the Year 2019: </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.whitewed.directory/suppliers/fluffy-puffin-ice-cream/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fluffy
Puffin</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, based in Calne</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Peers Award 2019: </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.whitewed.directory/suppliers/wendy-house-flowers/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wendy
House Flowers</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, based in Lyneham</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Director's Award 2019: </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.whitewed.directory/suppliers/holly-robinson-jewellery/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Holly
Robinson Jewellery</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> and </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.whitewed.directory/suppliers/willoughby-and-wolf/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Willoughby
& Wolf</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, based in Marlborough</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The judging panel, who had to
make extremely hard decisions in choosing the winners, comprised of three
highly respected industry professionals: Sara Tye, award winning, top 500
international PR, business and organisational development expert and serial entrepreneur,
Ian Larrard, Director of Business West in Swindon and Wiltshire, and Emma
Richards, Director of Sales of DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sara Tye commented: “A huge
congratulations to all the 2019 winners. The standard of entries increases year
on year and this year was no exception. I’m always delighted to help celebrate
great entrepreneurship!”</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> “I am so thrilled for our
four Whitewed Award winners, they beat off stiff competition as the standard of
entries was so very high. To win is a great accolade. Congratulations too, to
those companies who made the shortlist. This was a great achievement due to the
extremely high standard of all entries,” said Natalie Lovett, Director of The
Whitewed Directory.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shirley
Ludford, broadcaster and station manager of Swindon 105.5, the community radio
station, was the keynote speaker.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Over the
last five years, The Whitewed Directory members base has grown, and so have the
relationships within it. Many members recommend each other and are often
delighted to find out they will be working with each other, as they know
they’ll be working alongside a professional and quality peer. </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">"All
of the entrants demonstrated real business acumen, a knowledge within their
specific sector and crucially, a determination to succeed. The judges were so
impressed with the high-quality entries, it was really tough for them to choose
the winners,” said Lovett.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“All of
us would like to say a big thank you to everyone who entered and offer our
congratulations to the winners.”</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-15387565491367509992020-02-06T02:14:00.002+00:002020-02-06T02:14:43.596+00:00LESS THAN HALF OF UK ORGANISATIONS USE DATA TO DEVELOP THEIR BUSINESS<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Less than 50% of key business decision makers have commissioned
research to help develop their business. This comes from the latest research
commissioned by Independent South West based PR consultancy redheadPR and
conducted by YOLO Communications.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It was
also found that only 41% of senior decision makers had commissioned research
with their customers to help drive sales within their organisation.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“Data and information are the foundation of decision making.
Without it, it’s harder for your stakeholders or customers to believe in you.
For me and my business, it’s vital to have this data to be able to grow
successfully.” said founder and managing director, Sara Tye, the award-winning
business and organisational development expert, and a top 500 international PR
and serial entrepreneur.</span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Daily
Mail recently </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7855093/Small-UK-firms-losing-sales-dodgy-foreign-rivals-targeting-shoppers-fake-reviews.html"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">reported</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> that
small firms are losing sales to rivals due to fake news. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“The
Federation for Small Businesses (FSB) stated within the Daily Mail report that
small firms are reliant on online platforms to succeed. Something we can all
relate to. With fake news rife in today’s news and social feeds, it can be hard
to determine what to believe. Without the credible data to back it up, these
articles can quickly have a damaging effect on any business.” continued Sara.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Other
results found that senior decision makers commissioned research:</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With their customers to help develop their business – 38%</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With their target audience to produce competitive analysis - 28%</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With their employees for internal feedback on their organisation -
28%</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With a general audience to create content for PR, marketing and
social media - 21%</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It was also found that 15% of
decision makers had never commissioned market research for their organisation.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“We also
learned that only 33% of decision makers had commissioned any research to help
them understand their key market. This means that much of their current
understanding comes from opinion or anecdotal research, which could result in
false and untrue information, leading them down the wrong path.” continued
Sara.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Founded
by Sara in 2003, redheadPR is a dynamic and independent public relations market
leader and social media agency based in Swindon, Wiltshire that celebrated 15
years in business last year. 2018 saw the PR agency voted one of the top three
marketing agencies in Swindon. The company manages the profiles of blue-chip
corporations, products and well-known individuals, blending established and
ground-breaking digital techniques for effective, compelling and brilliantly
bespoke campaigns for clients.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To find out more about commissioning research, contact redheadPR: <a href="mailto:pr@redheadpr.co.uk">pr@redheadpr.co.uk</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Sara Tye and redheadPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212601695131091611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465455490419955029.post-8790741694758476832020-02-05T02:39:00.001+00:002020-02-05T02:39:02.908+00:00Real Business asks Sara Tye what PR mistake stands out in her mind<div style="background-color: white; color: #172b4d; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Noto Sans", Ubuntu, "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-overflow: ellipsis;">
The PR gaff that stands out in my mind, which took years to rectify, was the lack of comment and action from HRH The Queen post the death of the late Princess Diana. Probably one of the most high-profile news items and deaths ever – it was handled poorly by the Royals and by Buckingham Palace.</div>
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There is a saying that ‘A gap left with no communications can be filled with misinterpretation, fear and dread’. We’ve all felt that at some stage in our lives and the country felt this when the Queen left it days to comment and return to London, and mourn the death of Princess Diana with the people.</div>
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The Queen made a decision to stay with the young boys in Scotland and unfortunately it was misinterpreted by the British people. This was the start of a profile/perception issue for The Queen.</div>
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It took years to turn it around. It took films, documentaries, softening up, Princes William, social media to make sure our Queen is much more accessible. An accessibility that Princess Diana started.</div>
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Could this have been mitigated. Of course.</div>
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Better decision making and discussion at Buckingham Palace on immediate and short-term PR actions, plans and outcomes would have helped. Maybe the Royal household went into melt down at such an awful accident. It was huge! But it looked like it took too long.</div>
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What would have been the outcome of The Queen saying something quickly. Nothing but positive reaction. Sometimes emotions and feelings stop us doing things. But this was, in the end a ‘Royal Business/Organisation’ decision not just a personal one.</div>
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There was probably little communication of the current reaction in London and at the gates of Kensington Palace until they saw this themselves on the news. Had someone been there and relayed the information correctly, then maybe a different decision would have been made. London activity becomes national/international activity.</div>
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Also, the softening of The Queen could have started earlier. The approach taken now by the Royals in terms of perception is just fantastic and maybe it took a crisis to turn it around. Or maybe it took the Duke of Cambridge and the effect on him and the way he carries himself.</div>
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The Queen was and is a professional and global ‘PR Maven’ and had an impeccable record before this incident and does now. It demonstrates how one decision can cancel out years of work.</div>
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Whenever a calamity hits and PR is at the forefront of the action, acting and making decisions are crucial. Sometimes they can be the wrong choices. But if you have great credibility in the first place, then turning this around into positive action and perception is not difficult. But saying and doing nothing is worse.</div>
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