London Fashion Week - Bryce Aime

On Saturday 19^th February, Camitz Sparkling Vodka provided Camitz Sparkling Woo Woos for Bryce Aime’s A/W 2011 fashion show after-party, held in the Amarillo Suite of The May Fair Hotel.

This season Bryce Aime has returned to his signature roots and once again created a collection that truly reflects his individual style, focusing on a strong, modern look with distinctive and unique graphic prints. The inspiration behind his A/W 2011 collection revolves around the militaristic features of an army barracks. An array of structure, classic tailoring and androgynous silhouettes ensures the authoritative, edgy theme remains pivotal throughout.

Lavish refreshments in the form of Camitz Sparkling Vodka Woo Woo cocktails were provided at the party.

Amongst the guests was the designer himself, Bryce Aime, Amir Layouni from Christian Dior and many up and coming designers, all of whom were seen enjoying the luxurious 100% all natural and refreshing Camitz Sparkling Vodka.

Find out more at www.camitzvodka.com and http://bryceaime.wordpress.com/

Pattaya Orphanage Thailand

Today we had a wonderful experience we visited the Pattaya Orphanage. http://www.thepattayaorphanage.org/

We were shown around by Alun Evans a young man who has decided to use his gap year to volunteer and help children. There are nearly 200 children at the Pattaya Orphange and each one has a little personality and individual needs. The staff managed by Khun Toy work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to meet the needs of the children who might have been left on the street or worse.

There is a wonderful caring atmosphere which is felt the moment you walk through the door. There is a deaf school within the facility where not only the children’s welfare is looked after but they are also taught sign language. There is no sign language in Thailand – they use the American system.

The Pattaya Orphanage has been in existence for 36 years and a lot of the original children have gone on to get degrees and move around the world.

Long must this work continue.

Trion:Z - I feel good!

I love my new Trion:Z it's fantastic. Everyone's talking about them. They look good and make you feel good - the Trion:Z is helping me focus and keep on track with my running training programme. 8 miles last Saturday morning in the snow. Will this help me achieve a personal best at the Bath Half Marathon in March 2011. I hope so!

It seems that Trion:Z is the must have piece of equipment for all sports stars. James Anderson, Stuart Broad from the England cricket team were seen wearing them.

These new Trion:Z products, pronounced Tri-on-Zee, use magnetic and ionic technology and users have reported that they aid with focus, energy, improve, fatigue and injury recovery. They have taken the cricket and sports world by storm!

Trion:Z star, James Anderson is a believer in the product and reports how it helps him cope with the long training sessions.

About Trion:Z

Trion:Z, developed in Japan as a performance and lifestyle product over 10 years ago has gone from strength to strength in the health and lifestyle market.

Trion:Z launched its award winning range of products in 1997 and is now a leader in providing magnetic ionic gear to the global health and fitness arena, with a presence in over 60 countries worldwide.

With Trion:Z’s negative ion releasing Mineon Health Fibres and capsules, negative ions are released at rates of 50-100 times greater than competing products and the patented magnetic technology ensures that the magnetic flow remains constant, making it one of the most technologically advanced product on the market.

www.trionz.co.uk

Running Around and Not Getting Anywhere

I have been told so many times over the last few months 'YOUR BLOG NEEDS UPDATING'. The reason I haven't is because I had another priority. Getting ready for the Swindon Half Marathon http://www.swindonhalfmarathon.co.uk/ - one of the most gruelling in the country. I have now completed that race and running has become an integral part of my life rather than a huge challenge. Pictures to prove it. My Blog will be updated regularly from now on. For all those that are interested!

Make-A-Wish Blenheim Ball was a sizzling summer success

Make-A-Wish Foundation^® UK hosted its 12^th annual Summer Ball at the spectacular Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, on Saturday 12 June 2010, fundraising to grant magical wishes to children fighting life-threatening illnesses. A didn't we all have such a great time.

More than 300 guests attended, including EastEnders actress Kara Tointon, actor Robert Powell, CBeebies’ Mr Tumble Justin Fletcher MBE, Secret Millionaire Caroline Marsh and winner of The Apprentice Michelle Dewberry.

Eleven year old wish child Oliver Uglow from Southampton, who was granted his wish by the charity to go to Disney World Florida while battling Acute Myeloid Leukaemia last year, also attended with his family.

Guests were treated to a champagne reception in the Great Hall with its hand-painted murals and intricate tapestries before dinner was served in a special marquee in the palace grounds. Each year a celebrity supporter hosts the ball – warming up the crowd and recounting tales from just some of the wishes the charity grants annually to hundreds of deserving children. This year it was television presenter and Patron of Make-A-Wish, Keith "Cheggers" Chegwin.

Singer Dionne Bloomfield (god-daughter of Amy Winehouse) opened the evening and was followed later in the evening by the sensational Siren Strings Quartet.

After dinner an auction was held, in which bidders could bid for meets with celebrities, signed memorabilia and holidays of a lifetime. During the bidding, the dragons from BBC’s Dragon’s Den, Duncan Bannatyne, James Cann, Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden beamed in via video link to tell guests to dig deep in their pockets.

Guests then danced the night away with a special performance by the legendary Bill Wyman and his Rhythm Kings.

There are currently 20,000 children living in the UK with a life-threatening illness and Make-A-Wish believes that every one of these children deserves to experience the magic of a wish. Make-A-Wish expects to grant over 700 wishes this year, rising to 1,000 a year by 2012. To grant all these the charity needs to raise at least £5 million in 2010.