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While sitting in Birmingham Airport at 9pm on a Friday night is not many people's idea of a good time the snow does bring some stunning views with it.
Belfast really did have the buzz in August with the arrival of the Tall Ships. We were thrilled to be involved with an exclusive fundraising event for the Mencap crew down on the shores of Belfast Lough. Over 300 guests basked in the sunshine, while listening to jazz. Pamela Ballantine brought her usual combination of glamour and craic and most importantly we had a fantastic view to enjoy the parade of sail.
SME Boardroom - 9th July 2009
Good luck to Kim with her innovative new venture – SME Boardroom – an initiative Down Under where seasoned professionals are on hand to support Aussie SMEs. Great idea! Check it out on http://www.smeboardroom.com.au/
I come from a land down under - 1st July 2009
The fruition of 4 months hard work and Aurora Events & Marketing’s first international contract came to pass today with the go live of A4e Australia. The first day saw hundreds of jobseekers start their journey with A4e, each of whom were made to feel welcome, their individual aspirations gleaned , resulting with their individual Employment Pathway Plan being agreed and some were even placed in jobs. It was a privilege to have spent 4 months in Newcastle with Shula and the rest of the Senior Management Team and play a part in helping A4e make its mark down under.
Room with a view - 16th June 2009
Picture the scene – a sumptuous restaurant – The Ocean Rooms overlooking over Sydney Harbour – actually seated directly across from the Opera House, due to my visitor status and my host’s silver tongue. The waiter arrives at the table and takes us through the menu in exquisite detail. His passion and enthusiasm for his job is evident at all times. The meal arrives and the food while beautifully cooked is no better than food I have tasted in London, Paris, New York or even Belfast, yet this is one of the most memorable dining experience of my life. What is the difference I ask myself? The answer comes with the dessert menu – the waiter, Joel, is the walking, talking epitome of good recruitment, excellent training and good management. How important it is as an employer to pay careful attention to all 3 as they can make all the difference in the world to how your customers experience the service or product you are providing. Who knows, they may even end up writing a blog on the other side of the world about it!
Shooting Stars - 5th June 2009
How lucky were we with weather for the 2nd Annual Baronscourt Clay Pigeon Shoot with The Prince’s Trust... the sun was splitting the trees showing the stunning location of Baronscourt off to best effect. Twenty-five teams completed in the shoot while their ‘better’ halves were entertained with cookery demos from Michael Deane and Liz Moore and a glamorous fashion show from House of Frazer and Magee’s Fashion. So lovely to see everyone having a great time while raising valuable funds for The Trust’s important work.
Oh what a night! - 2nd May 2009
What a fantastic event to kick off Aurora Events & Marketing – the official opening of Ashvale Engineering’s state of the art new factory. So gorgeous it proved to be the perfect venue! (With a little help from Sara B and Northdown Marquees!) The guests seemed to love it and the party continued well into the wee hours. Thanks to Siobhan Petit for her dulcet tones which really set the mood. Thank you Chris and John for our first event and such a great plug in your marvellous speech.
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