As CEO of Marcham Publishing, specialist publishers of Executive Secretary Magazine – a global training magazine dedicated to the professional development needs of senior and aspiring administrative professionals - Lucy works with the best trainers of Executive Assistants from around the world to deliver the most up to date and current training in the market.

Her passion is for the Assistant role to be truly recognised as a career and not just a job. Her formidable training expertise and speaking style have given her opportunities to train, present and Chair in over 45 countries at hundreds of events. This has created much-needed discussions across the globe on how to professionalise the role. Lucy has also acted as a consultant on career progression, the future of the role and how Executives/ Assistants can best partner with each other, with some of the biggest companies in the world.

Lucy has a unique overview of the role and where it is heading. With access to the most forward-thinking, passionate and knowledgeable trainers in the world as well as personally meeting and speaking to literally thousands of Assistants over the last seven years, Lucy’s knowledge of the market and what Assistants all over the world are facing on a day to day basis are second to none.

In March of 2018 Lucy received the IAM Honorary Fellowship for her outstanding work and contribution to the PA profession. In 2016 Lucy was awarded the YPA Special Award 'International Ambassador for the PA Profession' and in 2015 the ‘PA Contributor of the Year Award’ by Office*. The magazine has been a finalist in the PPA Business Magazine of the Year Award, the PPA Media Brand of the Year Award and the PA-Assist Members Awards.

Lucy launched #adminchat in January 2012. Hosted by a different world-class trainer every week, #adminchat is a manifestation of Lucy’s commitment to providing the very best training to assistants all over the world and has recently changed from a TweetChat into a free weekly webinar delivered via the Executive Secretary YouTube channel.

Lucy has been a Publisher and Events Organiser for over 30 years. Lucy has previously worked as a Publishing Director for Wilmington PLC, and has managed a team based in Singapore, New York, Germany & London responsible for 13 magazines, 12 international conferences, awards, trade show attendance and marketing for EMAP. Other companies worked for include The Times, The Independent, Centaur Communications and Glass's Guide.

We think 30 minutes will not be enough but we will make the most of the time!

Join us for this brilliant insightful chat.

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We are really looking forward to speaking with Samantha about all things events.

How she is supporting others to get ahead in events and how you can best network within the industry.

Join us for this great #livechat talking about 5 steps to elevating your event career.

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Sessions include:

- Martin Fullard from Conference News discussing what the future of events will look like.

- Rebecca Robertson talking all about how to future proof your finances at this time.

- Helen Hopkins giving us lots of advice on how to create life balance during lockdown.

- Inge Hunter explaining how to use Instagram to increase your visibility in the events industry.

- Some fabulous entertainment from Manic Stage Productions,

- A panel session discussing how to run a successful virtual event with Hugh Edwards, Rob Eveleigh and Gavin Newman

There is time scheduled in for coffee and lunch breaks as well as plenty of opportunities to ask any questions.

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Virtual Summit - Thursday 4th June from 9am to 12:30pm

Designed for sales and marketing professionals working in the events and hospitality industry!

Co-hosted by Emma from Bamboo Sales and Marketing Consultancy and Kate at Selling Savvy; we are both specialists in the hospitality and events sector and are passionate about supporting the industry we love.

This month we have a mix of sessions with presentations, interview/discussion, networking, with Q&A throughout. You can expect an interactive morning with thought provoking speakers and a chance to expand your network.

Emma will talk about the customer journey then and now, and how to navigate this effectively within sales and marketing teams.

Kate will present 5 key points related to effective leadership within sales, during a prolonged period of uncertainty.

Lils from Albany Appointments will give us her take on the current landscape in events recruitment, providing insight from her experience and knowledge of the sector.

Femke Millership at HelmsBriscoe will share views from her clients as to their expectations related to planning and hosting events in our new normal.

Helen Moon will share the story of Eventwell, and discuss the impact of positive culture and sharing a wellness action plan.

Registration is through Eventbrite so click the link and join us, you won’t want to miss it!!

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Featuring different artists each week, ALL top of their game, playing a huge range of covers music as requested LIVE by our interactive audience! Also supporting various Charities as chosen by our viewers each week and supported by weekly Sponsors who donate prizes for the "Guess-the-Set" Competition that we run every week in the break, in between sets one and two!

Here's an example Teaser Video from the brilliant Gillan Edgar who is featuring this Friday 5th June :

This really is a great way to spend your Friday evenings, especially at the moment when there is so little to do and at the same time supports fantastic Charities and musicians who are otherwise unable to earn any money due to current lockdown restrictions.

Everyone that joins has great fun and is very impressed by how good the musicians are (who would normally be playing at all manner of high end events and weddings across the UK and Europe) and how interactive it is!

The prizes are good, the "Guess-the-Set" competition is competitive (but in a very friendly way) and the support for Charities is really worthwhile.

Please do sign up now and spread the word amongst all your friends, family and contacts.

It really is like having a class act in your own living room, playing the songs you want to hear!

You will NOT be disappointed, guaranteed!

See you every Friday at 8pm! FJE x

Tickets :

http://www.francisjamesevents.co.uk/live-online-shows/

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We are really looking forward to speaking with David Tremmil and Rosina Mosedale.

Seasoned event professionals who have been working in the events industry for many years, they are two of the four Board Directors of MCOCO (Midlands Consortium of Conference Organisers).

We will be talking about, what they have been up to along with their experience to date.

In their view what is changing in the industry and how as event professionals we need to adapt.

What will the future of venue finding look like?

Book on to be part of the conversation.

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Welcome to micebook. 'talks' with industry voices, an extension of our 'talks' and voice forum.

We are delighted to present an extended 'talks' where you will hear from industry voices and network with partners. You will also hear from our keynote speaker, who draws parallels with his isolation whilst being a POW and our current reality.

See the Sessions below, which have been taken over by industry voices, and choose which one you wish to attend.

Then enjoy some screen 'speed dating' (micebook members only) in the networking area and visit some of our booths. Then it's onto the wrap up session and join us for a drink in our virtual 'bar crawl'.

There is a tonne of content out there and some excellent sessions being held, so we thank you for choosing us and we hope you will leave with some education, inspiration and new contacts!

Industry voice Sessions:

SITE GB: A focus on UK incentives
HBAA: Beyond 4th July – an industry discussion
Studio Black Tomato: How to start selling again
HIRE SPACE: Safer Events - A framework for action in the events sector
EMA: Returning to 'Live’ - the corporate view from EMA

Our 'virtual bar' hosts:

Magical AbleMaxx Appetisers: Come and join the AbleMaxx team for some magical appetisers as we bring you some mind blowing mystery, magic and fun starring current contender on Britain’s Got Talent, Magical Bones, our own Top of the SPOTS countdown by Bruno Brookes and Elle Entertainment’s CF Mind Reading act.

HINTS & TIPS for the day

• Desktop is best as well as a fast internet connection!
• Use Chrome browser

*Spaces limited, priority given to micebook members

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It’s time to bring the joy back into our business lives!

11th June was the date for the next Northamptonshire Business Expo, so to mark the date and spark the joy we’re running a virtual expo, bringing you the best of the best wit and wisdom from around the country straight to your screen, powered by Zoom!

Our charity partner for the day is Follyfoot Healing With Horses, specifically to raise funds to support free therapy sessions for NHS Workers,Key Workers and the victims of Domestic Violence.

Speakers/Activities confirmed to date are:-

Robyn Allen Associates - Zoom Open Networking

Kristina Rhianoff - Office Yoga Class

Caroline Strawson - EDMR Flash Workshop

Buckso Dhillon-Woolley - Finding Your Voice in Business online

Nick Horton - Profit Box Sales Training

Sandie Vara - The Spice Guy, speed-slicing his way into the record books…blindfold!

Dress Code: NOT compulsory! Think of all the zoom-call photos you’ve seen of the folk screen-snapping away, well, inspired by all that and wanting to actively encourage it, the dress code request is that we all wear black, white or black & white. Speakers are requested to wear a pop of colour, maybe an on-brand colour representing their business, who knows! I do know that it will be an online eye-catcher for sure!

As I write, there are other leading lights frantically trying to re-align their diaries to enable them to join us. If they can’t…we’ll just have to do another one soon!

So much more information is on the way this week, but for now…SAVE THE DATE!

Thanks!

Sheila Smith
Exhibition Manager
Your Business Expo
07809 635181

#yourbusinessvirtualexpo #yourvirtualbusinessexpo #yourbusinessexpo #strongertogether #wemeanbusiness #eventcalendar

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Featuring different artists each week, ALL top of their game, playing a huge range of covers music as requested LIVE by our interactive audience! Also supporting various Charities as chosen by our viewers each week and supported by weekly Sponsors who donate prizes for the "Guess-the-Set" Competition that we run every week in the break, in between sets one and two!

Here's an example Teaser Video from the brilliant Monstaball Duo who are featuring this Friday 12th June :

This really is a great way to spend your Friday evenings, especially at the moment when there is so little to do and at the same time supports fantastic Charities and musicians who are otherwise unable to earn any money due to current lockdown restrictions.

Everyone that joins has great fun and is very impressed by how good the musicians are (who would normally be playing at all manner of high end events and weddings across the UK and Europe) and how interactive it is!

The prizes are good, the "Guess-the-Set" competition is competitive (but in a very friendly way) and the support for Charities is really worthwhile.

Please do sign up now and spread the word amongst all your friends, family and contacts.

It really is like having a class act in your own living room, playing the songs you want to hear!

You will NOT be disappointed, guaranteed!

See you every Friday at 8pm! FJE x

Tickets : http://www.francisjamesevents.co.uk/live-online-shows/

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This course is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. The training provides participants with the skills and confidence to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support.

The course will be run over 4 mornings w/c 15th June.

Mental Health First Aid England value this course at £300pp but we bring this to you for the cost of £200pp + VAT for being a member of Delegate Wranglers so get in touch to let us know and we will apply your discount!

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Do you understand your competitors to allow you to effectively differentiate and instantly convey value to your customer? Does your capability statement encapsulate this in a way that encourages buyers to enquire with you?

We are delighted to have Emma on the show to cover all these things and much more - she'll also be answering your questions so send any into us in advance or live during the show on the 16 June.

So to tune in here’s the info:
Date: Tuesday 16 June 2020
Time: 1:30pm (UK time)

The Delegate Wranglers Facebook Group members:
Tune into the group at the time of the event - it will be a Facebook Live session

Non-Members:
Tune into our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcJJtNEW1uA

Please register for this FREE event here - you'll receive a notification to remind you about the show:
https://thedelegatewranglers.eventscase.com/attendance/event/index/37528/EN

We are bringing you these DW Live sessions to uplift, educate & up-skill our group in these difficult times. Massive thanks to Dominic Compagnone of Streeem for producing all the DW Live shows and our Supporting Partner: EventsCase for their amazing event registration system

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We are delighted to be joined by venues and venue representation companies for our next #Livechat.

We will be discussing what processes venues are putting in place to ensure the safety of their staff, event organisers and attendees.

Join us in the discussion.

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MeetGB Virtual educates meeting and event planners on the UK’s extensive business events offering, helping you discover exciting possibilities for your future events. Learn about new products and innovations and create long-lasting business connections with the UK events industry.

Why attend?

This is a virtual showcase for the organisers of international events to discover the possibilities available across the UK. Explore and meet UK destinations and convention bureaus, plus industry suppliers, venues, hotels, agencies and destination management companies (DMCs). Get up to date with the latest innovations and new event and incentive possibilities.

How does it work?

MeetGB Virtual is a virtual exhibition featuring more than 60 UK suppliers. Virtually ‘walk the exhibition floor’ and live chat with the UK’s meetings industry. Create valuable new business connections and discover what's new in the UK for your future events.

In this new virtual environment, the event timings to cater to many different time zones, allowing business meetings and connections across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond.

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“With a 1920’s theme, we are celebrating 100 years of inspirational women. It’s looking to be quite the event, with some great speakers and top auction bids,” Fay Sharpe.

Following on from their graduation earlier in May, the 2019/2020 Fast Forward 15 mentees are proud to share exciting updates about this this year’s Charity Challenge event The Soaring 20’s

AGENDA

18:00 Interactive drinks making session hosted by The Cocktail Service

18:15 Jennifer Davidson, Founder & MD of Sleek Events, former FF15 mentee

18:30 Performances from Girl's Rock London

18:45 Special Guest Speaker to be announced soon!

19:00 Auction, Competition & Prize draw results

19:05 Special Guest Speaker to be announced soon!

19:15 Performance from LIPS Choir, supported by talents from GRL

19:30 End

You can buy prize draw tickets now from £3 and the auction will go live this week!

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To attend buy tickets here:

https://www-eur.cvent.com/c/express/686dc1b0-fb60-4bc0-bc3e-4f8e7182143e

Thank you for supporting our chosen charity Girls Rock London - to read about the charity please visit the webiste - http://www.girlsrocklondon.com/

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DW Ibiza Lockdown Social!

The Delegate Wranglers social is going online to Ibiza on Thurs 18 June so pour a sangria, put on your clubbing clobber and get ready to Zoom!

We'll be meeting in the virtual departure lounge, ready to board flight DW2020 from Heathrow to the sun-kissed isle of Ibiza!! There’ll be tons of the usual shenanigans and a couple of surprises and most probably some technical issues - haha! So dig out the glow sticks and switch that webcam on, this is an interactive event so we’ll all be raving like it's 1991 again. If you’re keen to join the fun, register below and we’ll send you the link and password in advance. Then be ready to log in bang on 7.30pm on the 18th June, ready to party hearty for 60 mins of Balearic fun!

So to join in the fun here’s the info:
Date: Thursday 18 June 2020
Time: 7:30pm (UK time)
Place: Online - Zoom!!!

To attend please register here - it's FREE!
https://thedelegatewranglers.eventscase.com/attendance/event/index/37475/EN

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Our Panellists:
Ashanti Bentil-Dhue
Ashanti Bentil-Dhue is an events entrepreneur, speaker and diversity expert. She heads up the team at EventMind, a virtual event production company, founded the online show and collective 'The Agenda' and is co-founder of Black In Events.

Gabby Austen-Browne
Gabby is an Events and Sales manager with over 5 years of experience delivering a wide variety of events, ranging from conferences, meetings and seminars, to wrap parties, fashion shows and charity events. She is a keen advocate of Diversity in the Events industry and is a Diversity Committee member for the Events Apprenticeship programme. She is currently working on creating a Racial Diversity Alliance and membership programme for the events, MICE and hospitals sectors.

Nyomi Rose
Nyomi is an Events Management student, Instagram blogger and Marketing Manager and Events Coordinator for AI Tech North as well as having many side hustles within the events industry. She strives in personal and professional development and being an actively conscious event professional for the people and the planet.

Elliott Nortey
Elliott is a well experienced #eventprof and has created the ultimate experience for clients and truly goes above and beyond expectations. ART SIPPERS is a live art experience where you can paint, drink and party and even during the pandemic they are still providing the ultimate experience virtually.

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Think a game of party bingo playing for a line and full house where the winner takes it all, but instead of numbers being called out you'll be singing and dancing along to your favourite Abba anthems.

We've got a live dancing queen on hand to show you the moves to the best songs (if you don't already know them). And if that wasn't enough, 10% of your ticket sale will be donated to charity. So get your tickets while you can!

This is a party, so dressing up is highly encouraged! Then all you need to play is a device connected to the internet, and good speakers are a bonus.

We will email you your bingo card and instructions on how to join the Zoom call on the day of the event.There is an allocation of discounted tickets for unemployed people and key workers. Email enjoysocialisolation@gmail.com to sign up

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The Selling Savvy A to Z Guide of Proactivity

Specifically for hotels, venues, event suppliers and venue finders, these highly interactive and engaging 5 sessions will get you and your team pumped and ready to hit the ground running in July.

w/c 22th June

45 minute workshop per day plus evening ‘Networking with wine’ on the last day

There are limited spaces so book your virtual seat quickly!

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The rebranding was a trend before, but now it got a whole new meaning when looking to respond to digital changes. In this session with @paulinekwasniak, founder of @female_event_planners we’ll talk about the difference between digital rebranding vs changing a business model and what to do if we only want to change the business model due to COVID-19. -

We’ll look at several examples of rebranding in the events industry and conclude with a couple of recommendations for #eventprofs. -
We now live in a different world where digital changes are accelerated by COVID-19, and we have got to respond accordingly.

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MeetGB Virtual educates meeting and event planners on the UK’s extensive business events offering, helping you discover exciting possibilities for your future events. Learn about new products and innovations and create long-lasting business connections with the UK events industry.

Why attend?

This is a virtual showcase for the organisers of international events to discover the possibilities available across the UK. Explore and meet UK destinations and convention bureaus, plus industry suppliers, venues, hotels, agencies and destination management companies (DMCs). Get up to date with the latest innovations and new event and incentive possibilities.

How does it work?

MeetGB Virtual is a virtual exhibition featuring more than 60 UK suppliers. Virtually ‘walk the exhibition floor’ and live chat with the UK’s meetings industry. Create valuable new business connections and discover what's new in the UK for your future events.

In this new virtual environment, the event timings to cater to many different time zones, allowing business meetings and connections across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond.

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Click HERE to register interest and we will email you how to join the sessions. Please feel free to share these opportunities with your team, friends, families and clients.

Virtual Wellness Power Hour - 1pm-2pm - Wednesday 24th June 2020 -

• 1pm - Communicating effectively to safeguard mental health for men
• 1pm - Practical mindfulness for women
• 1.15pm - Power Ball demo
• 1.30pm - Mudhra Mediation
• 1.45pm - Sound bath

Come join us for some inspiration, connection and to have some fun!


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On Wednesday 24th June at 7pm The PA Guide and PA Forum are teaming up for a fun live music quiz from our friends at c/o Mr & Mrs Grey .

This definitely won't be your average quiz... With the help of Birmingham's premier entertainment group, you'll get to test your music knowledge with music mash ups, missing lyrics, rock and divas rounds, all performed live over Zoom!
You can book here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/j...

Tickets to this fabulous event are FREE, although we would be grateful if you would consider making a donation to c/o Mr & Mrs Grey's crowdfunder to help them keep afloat during this difficult time for musicians.

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/pleasedontstopthemusic

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This course raises awareness of mental health. It covers:

• What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
• A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
• An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
• Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

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As hotels across Europe begin to reopen and hotels at home are preparing to do the same, our Virtual Hotel Showcase is back for a second edition with another stellar line-up of hotels for you to discover.

Focusing exclusively on hotels for events and incentives from our own collection and beyond, our second event showcases hotels in the UK and Europe.

Our aim is to equip you with information about new hotels to turbocharge your proposals as business begins to return.

By the end of it, you will have discovered:

• one of the largest hotels for events in Amsterdam
• a one-of-a-kind resort for exclusive hire in Portugal
• a brand new British hotel, described by Condé Nast as the most exciting opening in the UK

The showcase will take place on Zoom and feature THREE short and engaging introductions delivered by the hotels and including time for questions, it will last around 45 minutes.

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• Understand the difference between the customer journey and the consumer decision-making process
• Know how to approach customer journey mapping for your business
• Identify the key touchpoints and how to ensure they are unique and lead to creating advocates!
• How to sell effectively to meet client expectations in the new normal
• Increase conversion rate and recovery

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We are delighted to announce a free Meet the Speakers Special on Thursday 25th June 2020 at 2pm with Q&A at the end.

The theme will be Diversity, Inclusion and Equality and joining us will be

Catrin Pugh is the most remarkable and courageous woman. She is one of the only adults in the world to survive 96% burns after a horrific coach crash in the French Alps in April 2013.

71 year old Tricia Stewart, created the WI Alternative Calendar that took the world by storm and raised millions for Leukaemia Research (now Blood Cancer UK) 21 years ago. ls'.

Popular Culture and Charity Expert Nick Ede has a funny vivacious style. His opinionated and spirited delivery about Pride Month, his expertise, and his achievements is always memorable.

Veteran and massively inspiring and hugely motivating speaker Ben McBean will join us again. Ben has recently spoken out in the media about his support for both Churchill’s statue and the Black Lives Matter movement.

It will be hosted by Katie King, MBA who is a published Author, Keynote Speaker and Consultant on Artificial Intelligence (AI) & digital/business transformation.

And our MD Sylvia Tidy-Harris

Everyone is welcome

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The session, which will include a panel discussion from industry specialists, will examine ways in which to overcome marketing your event in a field of virtual events, including:

• Getting the proposition right
• Getting over the fear-factor
• Engaging your existing members
• Researching a distributing new markets
• Referral marketing
• Choosing the right technology to support it

With plenty of opportunity for Q&A at the end.

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Play disco bingo and boogie your way through Friday night with Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet - as recommended by everyone from Time Out and The Evening Standard to BBC Radio 4 - and Social Isolation.

Instead of calling out numbers, DJ and host Steph Garey from Social Isolation plays all your favourite 70s & 80s disco tracks and you cross them off your bingo cards and dance along. Plus we’ve got Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet dancing queen, Lady Boo, showing you the moves to everything from Car Wash to Mamma Mia. It’s going to be a night in to remember.

If that wasn't enough, we will also be donating 10% of every ticket to CRUK and Refuge. So get your tickets while you can!

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On Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June the 'at home' edition of the Shake & Stir Festival will have a programme of events running from 10am till 10pm each day. All streaming from our website and across all the social media channels.

There will be over 30 incredible bands and artists performing over the weekend, celebrating all things vintage - along with the 'Greatest Bartender' challenge and a variety of traders, showcases, competitions, dancers, 'how to' guides and vehicle displays.

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Click HERE to register interest and we will email you how to join the sessions. Please feel free to share these opportunities with your team, friends, families and clients.

Virtual Kids club family fun day - 2pm-3.30pm - Saturday 27th June 2020

• 2pm - Sock puppet making
• 2.15pm - Tiger face painting
• 2.30pm - Clownaroo DJ set and Tik Tok style dance-off
• 3pm - Kids Laughter yoga
• 3.15pm - Kids Breathwork

Come join us for some inspiration, connection and to have some fun!


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Disco Bingo is a game of party bingo, playing for line and full house, but instead of numbers being called out you'll hear the best songs from the 70s-20s that we all sing and dance along to. We play every Saturday at 7.15pm - 9.15pm and 9.30pm - 11.30pm. We also play Friday at 8pm.

We have live dancers to help show you the moves if needed. Plus 10% of your ticket purchase will be going straight to a different charity each week, so get involved!

All you need to play is 1 device connected to the internet. Good speakers are a bonus, and dressing up is highly encouraged - this is a party after all!

You will be emailed your bingo card and instructions on how to join the Zoom call at least 1 hour before the event.

There is an allocation of discounted tickets for unemployed people and key workers. Email enjoysocialisolation@gmail.com to enquire.

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This course, across 2 half days will give line managers the chance to have an open and honest conversation about how to support team members.

We will discuss symptoms of stress and mental distress that could be identified and how to create a supportive culture internally.

This course costs £140 + VAT pp. Discounts apply if more than 4 people from one company would like to join.

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