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BNI in 2010

Friday, December 18th, 2009

We’re all looking forward to a busy 2010 and a full networking calendar.

This includes The BNI Big Breakfast on 26th February which will be a veritable networking jamboree.

There are also many more opportunities to networkwith brand new training sessions, seminars and events.

And one of the most important new developments in the history of BNI is the imminent launch next year of BNI Connect, giving members an on-line presence and connecting them with BNI members across the globe.

In the meantime we wish everyone all the very best for the Festive Season and the New Year.

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World record row for breast cancer

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Dave Holby is attempting to row the equivalent of the Earth’s circumference on a land rowing machine (40,000 Km) over a 2 ½ year period…rowing 6 hours a day, 6 days a week! He’s been going for since May 2008 and expects to finish sometime in the December of 2010!

He’s doing it all to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Raycon is supporting him in this herculean feat. This is a time for giving and Dave is giving 2 ½ years of his life to this so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, MOST IMPORTANTLY go to his JustGiving site and just give: www.JustGiving.co.uk/WorldRecordRow.

This is such a great effort and for a great cause so, if you would like to help Dave more, you can do any or all of the following things:

  • Join Dave’s Facebook group (Dave Holby : Rowing Around The World in Basingstoke for Breast Cancer) or follow him on Twitter @worldrecordrow
  • Pass this on to any friends, family or contacts who may be interested in supporting Dave and Breakthrough Breast Cancer
  • Let me know if you have any contacts in the media (journalists, television, radio, etc) that might be interested in featuring Dave (who is an actor and very media-friendly) in their paper, show, etc.

 Dave has a website which has lots more information like videos of him and radio interviews that he’s done (www.WorldRecordRow.com).

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Quality photography – still relevant in the digital age

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Despite the huge advances in camera technology over the past few years, especially the advent of digital photography, it still takes a special eye and skill level to make those really special shots. Anyone armed with a digital camera, Blackberry or even iPod Nano can take stills and video – up0loading them to printers and websites with ease. However, while the actual quality of the images is high, the subject matter can often be pretty dire.

So, it is great to see a master in action. Last night Charles Gervais from Both Hemispheres Photography trecked all the way out to Tunbridge Wells, carrying what looked like an entire photographic studio, and spent two hours capturing the essence of David Taylor’s family. It was great to see how he interacted with my small sons, letting them into the photographic process and came up with novel ideas to deal with a rather grumpy 19-month old child.

Literally hundreds of photos were taken in a variety of situations round the house and I can’t wait to see the results. Certainly some of the shots that I saw captured images of my family that showed us all in a completely new light.

If you want quality photos, in whatever setting (weddings, family portraits, corporate events) and would like to deal with an intelligent and artistic photographer, do get in touch with Charles.

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Business networking in Clerkenwell

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Busy morning of business at BNI Clerkenwell today.

Education slot focussed on the importance of memory hooks to assist in helping people remember who you are and what your business does.

Chapter members touched on a variety of topics during their 60 second slots including:

  • Making more mone out of your business – Howard Graham
  • Assisting companies such as Bear Films with their internet connection – James Ellis
  • Adding blogs to websites – Anuschka Fritz
  • Looking for people buying or selling properties – Simon Manuel
  • Family portraits for Christmas – Charles Gervais
  • Charities looking to launch campaigns – Sion Whellens
  • Naval architects sought – Quentin Bargate
  • East European properties for sale – Jean Liggett
  • The need for critical illness policies – Peter Calloman

Today’s 10 minute slot was from Jean Liggett of Sunsplash Homes, talking about what sets this international property company from its competitors.

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It was the social event of the season…

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Yes, it truly was the social event of the season!

Once again, Clerkenwell BNI proves itself worthy of the BNI Chairman’s Award of Excellence, in the distinguished category of “Xmas Do“ (and this time the Award will be carved out of solid crystal, with added bling!).

All the Glitterati who were any Glitteratti descended upon La Cucina in Clerkenwell and, led by their incomparable Compere, Simon “Ray of Sunshine” Rayner, partied the night away. The paparazzi were sneaking around in force, and, unseen by their unsuspecting subjects, caught the party in full swing

(all photos copyright anonymous paparazzi, and no professional photographers were used, or harmed, in the making of these photos. Really, none at all).

Not everyone is a friend of the camera

Only a chosen few are friends of the camera

"Wait until I blog about this..."

"Wait until I blog about *this*..."

Simon and Denise having fun, or is that Denise and Simon?

Simon and Denise having fun, or is that Denise and Simon?

Even world-famous supermodel "The Teeth" attended

Even world-famous supermodel "The Teeth" attended

Some celebs aren't anxious to be identified on their nights out...

Some celebs aren't anxious to be identified on their nights out...

The after party begins here, Baby!

The after party begins here, Baby!

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A Word from the Chapter Director

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Clerkenwell BNI continues to move forward and expand. Last week, we hosted a number of visitors looking to join our thriving business referral community. There is tremendous competiton for the prize of a seat around the table at Clerkenwell BNI – because we only allow one representative from each profession or business to join. So don’t wait – if you want a share of the business passed between members, apply to join now!

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Bargate Murray solicitors latest

Friday, December 4th, 2009

At Bargate Murray we try to be media savvy. Yesterday, Philip Henson, partner at Bargate Murray, was interviewed on BBC 24 about the threat by RBS directors to resign if their bonus proposals were blocked by the government. Cutting edge stuff!

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Six in the City

Friday, December 4th, 2009

John Magee (www.cutpriceofficesupplies.com) and David Taylor (www.2010media.co.uk) will be heading down to Ishtar Restaurant & Bar, 10-12 Crawford St London next Tuesday (8th) for a brief spot of networking before the BNI Clerkenwell Christmas party, held this year at La Cucina – www.allinlondon.co.uk/restaurants/restaurant-3818.php

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Calverts Rides The Wave

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Our graphic designers and commercial printers Calverts have been working with Stop Climate Chaos and Unicef to produce these placards for The Wave.

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Tomorrow – 5 December 2009 – ahead of the crucial UN climate summit in Copenhagen, tens of thousands of people from all walks of life will march through the streets of London to demonstrate their support for a safe climate future for all.

Part of a global series of public actions, The Wave will call on world leaders to take urgent action to secure a fair international deal to stop global warming exceeding the danger threshold of 2C.

Calverts is a creative print co-operative, based in Bethnal Green.  Since 1977 we have produced work which is beautiful, engaging, effective and environmentally sound, for clients in applied and fine arts, government, third sector bodies, community groups, publishers, designers and business. Our watchwords are excellence and sustainability.

Calverts works closely with its clients and designers to achieve economy, impact and quality in all their communications. We are London’s leading environmental printers, and experts on achieving best results in all formats, using the widest range of chlorine free, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified and recycled papers.

We believe in creative and business co-operation between client, designer and printer. Our team will advise on how to optimise your artwork and graphics, suggest economical and creative formats, supply samples and prepare dummies, to help you get the most from any budget. Calverts is proud to be an independent business, co-owned by its employees. The co-operative approach works for us, and it could do great things for you.

To meet us, visit our premises, see examples of our work or discuss your own project, please get in touch or ring Siôn Whellens on 020 7739 1474.

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BNI Clerkenwell – one of London’s oldest and most profitable chapters

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Welcome to the new BNI Clerkenwell blog – the noticeboard for everything going on in one of London’s oldest and most profitable chapters.

We’ll keep you updated on what is happening in our networking group and give you a flavour of what it is like to attend one of our meetings.

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