As it is Wednesday, I popped over to the Riverside centre in Newport, Isle of wight for my breakfast. I am a member of the Vectis Sunrise Rotary breakfast club. We meet at 7.30 on Wednesday mornings. The motto of Rotary is service above self and we raise a lot of money for charities. However, [...]
August 27th, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | ContinuedCharities
Networking lunch at the Chicago Rock – organised by the Chamber of Commerce
I, Lyn of Lyns Book Biz had an enjoyable networking lunch at the Chicago Rock in Newport, organised by the Chamber of Commerce. I met some interesting people and exchanged business cards. I have business cards from Rob Benwell of Intelligent Marketing , Marilyn Hughes of Blue Ark Peter Viney of Paul Jones Financial Seervices. [...]
August 20th, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Orchards Holiday Park
Yesterday, I set up shop in the room above the takeaway at the Orchard Holiday Park. I was invited by Debbie, to display my lovely Usborne Books. I had a very successful day and was able to make a generous donation which Debbie and her staff are putting towards the Barely Born Appeal. I enjoyed [...]
August 6th, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 2 comments | Continued
Podcast 12
Podcast 12 – Show notes.
Sharon Chick – Business support services – 01983 761070 www.bssiw.co.uk
email sharonchick@bssiw.co.uk
Lyn Blackledge of Lyns Book Biz – find our about all things “Usborne” including the Usborne Home based business opportunity. Contact
LynsBookBiz.co.uk 01983 612538 / 07779 239122
www.lynsbookbiz.com
Gary of www.radi8.co.uk – web optimisation
Polly of therainbowdirectory.co.uk
Rookley Village Fete
Despite the blustery weather, We managed to get the gazeebo to stay up in the wind!! That was an achievement in itself!! Nikki nikkisbooks.co.uk joined me to sell our lovely Usborne Books and to promote the business opportunity and the fundraising ideas we have. Polly of the Rainbow Directory and we sold raffle tickets for the Barely [...]
July 14th, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | ContinuedLadies Pamper day in Sandown
Recently, I attended a ladies pamper day in Sandown to raise funds for the Hope Nursery in Sandown http://www.islanddaynursery.co.uk/index.php?nursery=sandown
Although sadly, despite the hard work of the organisers, Karen and Cherylof Frazzante, it was not very well attended however, I met some lovely people, amongst them stall holders and I enjoyed the day and have made [...]
Ryde Regatta
Oh how we battled with the wind!! Trying to erect a gazeebo on Ryde Seafront in howling winds is NOT for the feint hearted. Deciding it was not a good idea, I dispensed with the gazeebo and just set up tables and racks firmly clipped to the tables. We soldiered on and although sales weren’t [...]
July 6th, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | ContinuedAnother evening networking at the Chamber of Commerce
Have just spent a very pleasant evening, networking with the Chamber of Commerce. We went to the Woodvale in Gurnard right on the waters edge. Food was good as was the company and David of locallife Isle of Wight gave a talk about cold calling. Polly (http://www.therainbowdirectory.co.uk )and I were promoting the Charity Dinner Dance [...]
June 24th, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | ContinuedRaffle prizes for Barely Born Charity Dinner and Dance
The Charity Dinner Dance for the Barley Born Appeal www.barelyborn.co.uk is going well. Businesses island wide have supported, sponsored or given raffle prizes so a big thank you to The Ryde Castle Hotel www.rydecastle.com , West Wight Disco www.westwightaudio.co.uk Biltmore Printers www.biltmoreprinters.co.uk Ventnor Blog www.ventnorblog.com Lyns Book Biz www.lynsbookbiz.co.uk Radi8 www.radi8.co.uk Seaview Hotel www.seaviewhotel.co.uk Isle [...]
June 24th, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | ContinuedCharity Dinner and Dance
Polly of the Rainbow Directory, Gary of Radi8 and myself Lyn of Lynsbookbiz are organising a Charity Dinner Dance on 18th July. All are welcome. It will be held at the Ryde Castle Hotel; from 7 – 12 midnight. Tickets are £25.00 Ticket price includes a welcome drink asnd a 3 course meal. There will [...]
June 21st, 2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued