The shambolic weather this summer had little impact on my efforts, which proved lively enough.
Before heading off for a week in July, I hosted the first Champagne Masterclass for Forward Ladies here in Manchester. Champagne bar Epernay hosted and the event sold out. Members travelled from all over for that one, easily done with Deansgate train station so close.
Also launched Forward Ladies Business Breakfasts here in Manchester. People have many demands on their time and, with the growth of Forward Ladies in the region, it was time to diversify the timing of our events. Partnering with Second Floor Restaurant in Harvey Nicholls, Greater Manchester Business Week featured the event for us, helping spread the word, and that sold out too. It had a great reception, demonstrating that morning gatherings fit well with the needs of women in business. I'm now seeking a venue for our next one.
It was great to be a delegate at a couple of events too. The amazing Ling Valentine at Saffery Champness Directors' Briefings gets top prize for content and delivery, who needs a hurricane to deliver fresh air???
Mobile Mondays arrived here in Manchester, courtesy of Nokia. The first was a panel format with Mobile Website vs Apps on the agenda -a fantastic debate, the seco9nd featured Near Field Comminications (NFC) and a few interesting presentations.
Engaging with other business people is among the best ways to keep creativity blooming, reading is another and last week's launch of the Manchester Literature Festival was pretty good too.
Also did desk work of course. Had huge amounts of paperwork to get through, I've an event coming up in October which has taken a great deal of thought, planning and preperation. More of that in a later installment.
Ended the summer with a long weekend camping in Brecon with family, it was great. Thank you The Boar's Head and The Lounge for welcoming us with our whippet Steve, 'twas a bit soggy to be stood outside!
I hope you had a good summer too?
