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Launch of the Help2grieve charity

Help2grieve
I was privaledged to be invited to the launch of the Isle of Wight’s newest charity  Help2grieve, on Monday night.Winchester House, in Shanklin, is hosting Help2grieve. At last there is a long overdue facility  for children who have been bereaved.  The presentations  were exceptional and the evening was very well attended. Considering the weather was [...]

February 3rd, 2009 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Rotary Isle of Wight Youth Speaks

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The teams of school pupils taking part in this years Youth Speak competition run by Rotary clubs on the Isle of Wight always set a high standard but this year it was higher than ever and here are the winning team. Well done and we wish them good luck in the next [...]

January 30th, 2009 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Vectis Sunrise Rotary Club supports the hospice

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Fundraising for the hospice
At breakfast this morning, Vectis Sunrise Rotary members watched as President Jeremy, presented a large cheque to David Cheek of The Isle of Wight Hospice. Our motto is service above self and we are involved in s lot of fundraising and we also socialise and have lots of fun. [...]

January 28th, 2009 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Vectis Sunrise Rotary Club thankyou.

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Vectis Sunrise Rotary
Here are some members of the Vectis Sunrise Rotary Club of Newport. This was taken as we showed out appreciation to Bev who cooks our breakfast every Wednesday morning at the Riverside centre. We are part of a world wide organisation and our mottto is service above self. If [...]

January 23rd, 2009 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Just had a lie-in!! How many jobs let you do that? Usborne does!!

I really, really love my job. How many people can actually say that these days? I decide when and where I work and who I want to work with. This morning I have had a lie in and now i am up and refreshed and ready to go!!! Just deciding which part of the [...]

January 19th, 2009 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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What a busy week

Usborne produce such lovely children’s books, many of which have won awards, that I have been really busy selling them as many people tackle their Christmas present shopping lists. Since arriving back from the NEC festive gift fair I have done sales for preschools and schools and my church and everyone has received other FREE [...]

December 2nd, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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I need more organisers

I wonder if there is anyone out there who would like to earn extra for Christmas. Come and join my team! I have lots of events that people want me to attend and I can’t cover them all!!
Also, would you like to get some FREE books by hosting a home party or event for [...]

October 28th, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Another networking evening

Angela and I attended the business link meeting tonight at Northwood house. Although we had problems getting there due to one of those very annoying sets of traffic lights that spring up and grind the traffic to a halt, when we did, we were treated to an excellent seminar presented by Peter Czapp of The [...]

October 21st, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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A working weekend! No rest for the wicked!!

Don’t get me wrong, I really love my job as an Usborne book representative and I have a lot of fun and this weekend was no different. On Saturday afternoon, I went with Claire (in Nikki’s team) down to the Ice rink. We set up stall at the rink side during the Wight Raiders versus [...]

September 22nd, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Last visit to the Orchard Holiday park this season

I spent the another Tuesday, the last of 4 at the Orchard Holiday Park in newbridge, Isdle of Wight. For the last time this season, I set up my display of Usborne Books for the holiday makers, staff and members and sold yet more beautiful childrens books. Many people entered the £100 free prize draw [...]

August 29th, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued