Thursday 22 October 2009

19th October update


We had another busy session on Monday and welcomed two new members, Jayne Davenport and Deanna Thomas. Deanne runs North Star Deli in Cholton while Jayne is in the processing of starting up a kids cookery school - by sheer coincidnce they both also organise Jamie At Home parties in the area so if anyone is interested in either hosting a party or finding out more about the business opportunities, just get in touch with either of them.

Tracy from Elianna kindly ran another session on confidence which got us all thinking again and the key messages we came away with were:

- not to worry too much about what people think about what we're doing - just do it!
- we should all take time out every day to focus and reflect on what we have achieved and what our plan is going forward - unless we consciously take time to do this a lot of our good work gets lost in the ether and we lose sight of our ultimate goals.
- if we're worrying about a specific task or problem, do something different for a while to break the cycle of negativity and return to it later when you can approach it with a fresh approach.

I think this is all right - apologies to Tracy if it's not! It would also be really helpful if you could take a couple of minutes to complete the attached feedback form and return direct to Tracy. Michelle and Kul also recommended Audrey Hepburn's book 'How To Be Lovely' as a great read for for anyone looking to make the most of themselves.

Other news/events

  • We have a few spaces left at our speaker and wine evening on Thursday so please pass on the details to anyone else you think may be interested. We'll be in the Dorchester Suite at The Tytherington Club from 7pm (when the bar will be open!) for a 7.30 start. Price is £5 on the door - details of our fantastic speakers are on the website www.happymondaysnetworking.co.uk/events
  • Helen from Modo highlighted a 20% discount on her home and office concierge services to all Happy Mondays Networking members and on any referrals, so get in touch and reclaim some valuable time!
  • Lindsey Russell made us aware that Eilidh Milnes will be giving a motivational talk and book signing at Waterstones in Macclesfield from 6.30pm on Tuesday 10 November. Attendance is free but places are limited so reserve your space by calling 01625 424212.
  • Lisa from Alderleyedge.com has been very busy and dropped me an email last week to let us know that she has now also launched www.wilmslow.co.uk. Check it out and get in touch with Lisa if you have any community news which you think would be relevant.
  • Remember there's no meeting next week due to half term but we'll be back at Caffe Latte on Monday 2 November (November??!! OMG!!!)
  • For anyone in the vacinity of Alderley Edge on Sunday and/or who is looking to pick up a bargain or encourage your kids to swap something they don't want for something they do, please come along to Kids Car Boot and Swap Shop at Alderley Edge Festival Hall from 10am. I'll be the one having a breakdown!

See you on Thursday or in a couple of weeks and please help us spread the word about Happy Mondays Networking by passing on our details to any othe local Mumpreneurs you know - thanks very much!!

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