INSERT INTO `wpup_posts` VALUES (13522,7,'2017-03-21 16:06:06','2017-03-21 16:06:06','<h1>Advertising vs Publicity - what you need to know about the decades-old debate</h1>\r\nA few days ago, we caught a client of ours using the word <em>advertising</em> when in fact they meant <em>publicity.</em> Think we\'re being pedantic? Think again! The distinction between these two seemingly innocent words is vital to how you do business. Surprised? Well, here\'s why...\r\n<h2><strong>The Definitions</strong></h2>\r\nAdvertising is best defined as a marketing and promotional tool: money changes hands in order for a company or product to convey a message to their intended audience. Publicity, on the other hand, is achieved at no extra cost. News, information and images are issued to the press and thereby filter through to a publication’s readership.\r\n\r\nWith advertising, the company or product are in control of their message and its delivery; with publicity, the media are at liberty to pick and choose what information they use – and how it’s spun.\r\n\r\nFor example, if a company issues a press release to the local media it would be classed as <em><u>publicity.</u> </em>If, however, the same company paid for a full page of a magazine and printed their own story on it, that would be classed as <em><u>advertising.</u></em>\r\n\r\nNow that the difference between the two is established, we can try to answer the question on the tip of everyone’s tongue: which is better?\r\n<h2><strong>Advertising vs Publicity – the showdown</strong></h2>\r\nAnswering this question is akin to solving that age old dilemma: what came first - the chicken or the egg? It’s easier said than done.\r\n\r\nWe’ve put together a simple list of potential aims for your business and how we recommend you get started:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Gaining recognition and building a brand.</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>You’re looking to instil trust, build your reputation, and achieve some degree of credibility on a national or local level.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward:</strong> It’s a good idea to begin with getting some publicity. Cast your mind back to the hours you’ve spent crawling the internet just in the last week: were you more likely to click on an advert for a company you know and trust – or one that other people know and trust – than one you don’t? Of course you were!\r\n\r\nDecide on your target audience and work from there. A great way to gain publicity on local and national levels is through entering awards competitions – there’s plenty of media coverage, and they offer a great way to network. We’ve already written a blog about the benefits of entering business awards <u>here.</u>\r\n\r\nIt’s also a great idea to hit the ground running with some <u><a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/community-engagement-promotion/\">Corporate Social Responsibility</a></u> – engagement with the local community and charities is an appealing topic for newspapers, and is also just a great way of giving back.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Selling a product</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company has just released a brand new product – for instance, a new <a href=\"http://www.electricbody.eu/\">skin cream</a> – and you want to get the word out as soon as possible.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity could be helpful here but you’ll have to be careful how you approach it – the media and press aren’t interested in press releases that come across as sales pitches, so holding an event and inviting VIPs is a great alternative.\r\n\r\nAdvertising, though, could be more effective here. Paying to promote social media posts that you’ve made on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/lgaltd\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">Twitter</a>, as well as taking out spaces in print publications, can get more eyeballs on your brand that you can convert to sales.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Advertising.\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Promoting company success stories</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company, or an employee, has done something fantastic in the workplace that you want your existing and potential clients to hear about.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity is the best way to get your case studies out there. While some companies choose to advertise their <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-stories/\">success stories</a>, getting your achievements in the newspaper comes with an extra element of trust and reliability.\r\n\r\nIf you can show that what you’ve done is truly great – and even better, have statistics or evidence to prove it – the publicity will be as close to guaranteed as you can get.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Engaging with clients</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company is well-established and you’re looking for a way to excite existing clients and get them more involved.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>a mixture of advertising and publicity would be useful but ultimately, we side with publicity – <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">social media engagement</a>, <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/web-design-internal-communication/\">e-newsletters</a> and seeing you in the press will work wonders for keeping existing clients loyal and keeping your business on-message.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<h2><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h2>\r\nThat’s a 3-1 victory for publicity, but that’s not to say that your business should forego advertising. The truth is that both advertising and publicity play important roles depending upon the desired effect.\r\n\r\nAnd while you might worry that publicity is always going to be a bit of a gamble, keep in mind that you’re making an educated risk: if the story is good, the press release is written well and there’s <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/seeing-bigger-picture-importance-photographs-publicity/\">a good photo to go with it</a>, you’ll most likely get great coverage for your company.','Advertising vs Publicity - what you need to know about the debate','','inherit','closed','closed','','13518-revision-v1','','','2017-03-21 16:06:06','2017-03-21 16:06:06','',13518,'http://www.leagraham.com/13518-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13523,7,'2017-03-21 16:09:26','2017-03-21 16:09:26','<h1>Advertising vs Publicity - what you need to know about the decades-old debate</h1>\r\nA few days ago, we caught a client of ours using the word <em>advertising</em> when in fact they meant <em>publicity.</em> Think we\'re being pedantic? Think again! The distinction between these two seemingly innocent words is vital to how you do business. Surprised? Well, here\'s why...\r\n<h2><strong>The Definitions</strong></h2>\r\nAdvertising is best defined as a marketing and promotional tool: money changes hands in order for a company or product to convey a message to their intended audience. Publicity, on the other hand, is at no extra cost. The company issues news, information and images to the press and thereby filter through to a publication’s readership.\r\n\r\nWith advertising, the company or product are in control of their message and its delivery; with publicity, the media are at liberty to pick and choose what information they use – and how it’s spun.\r\n\r\nFor example, if a company issues a press release to the local media we would class it as <em><u>publicity.</u> </em>If, however, the same company paid for a full page of a magazine and printed their own story on it, we would class it as <em><u>advertising.</u></em>\r\n\r\nNow that we\'ve established the difference between the two, we can try to answer the question on the tip of everyone’s tongue: which is better?\r\n<h2><strong>Advertising vs Publicity – the showdown</strong></h2>\r\nAnswering this question is akin to solving that age old dilemma: what came first - the chicken or the egg? It’s easier said than done.\r\n\r\nWe’ve put together a simple list of recommendations for your business, based on some potential aims:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Gaining recognition and building a brand.</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>You’re looking to instil trust, build your reputation, and achieve some degree of credibility on a national or local level.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward:</strong> It’s a good idea to begin with getting some publicity. Cast your mind back to the hours you’ve spent crawling the internet just in the last week: were you more likely to click on an advert for a company you know and trust – or one that other people know and trust – than one you don’t? Of course you were!\r\n\r\nDecide on your target audience and work from there. A great way to gain publicity on local and national levels is through entering awards competitions – there’s plenty of media coverage, and they offer a great way to network. We’ve already written a blog about the benefits of entering business awards <u>here.</u>\r\n\r\nIt’s also a great idea to hit the ground running with some <u><a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/community-engagement-promotion/\">Corporate Social Responsibility</a></u> – engagement with the local community and charities is an appealing topic for newspapers, and is also just a great way of giving back.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Selling a product</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company has just released a brand new product – for instance, a new <a href=\"http://www.electricbody.eu/\">skin cream</a> – and you want to get the word out as soon as possible.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity could be helpful here but you’ll have to be careful how you approach it – the media and press aren’t interested in press releases that come across as sales pitches, so holding an event and inviting VIPs is a great alternative.\r\n\r\nAdvertising, though, could be more effective here. Paying to promote social media posts that you’ve made on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/lgaltd\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">Twitter</a>, as well as taking out spaces in print publications, can get more eyeballs on your brand that you can convert to sales.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Advertising.\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Promoting company success stories</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company, or an employee, has done something fantastic in the workplace that you want your existing and potential clients to hear about.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity is the best way to get your case studies out there. While some companies choose to advertise their <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-stories/\">success stories</a>, getting your achievements in the newspaper comes with an extra element of trust and reliability.\r\n\r\nIf you can show that what you’ve done is truly great – and even better, have statistics or evidence to prove it – the publicity will be as close to guaranteed as you can get.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Engaging with clients</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company is well-established and you’re looking for a way to excite existing clients and get them more involved.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>a mixture of advertising and publicity would be useful but ultimately, we side with publicity – <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">social media engagement</a>, <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/web-design-internal-communication/\">e-newsletters</a> and seeing you in the press will work wonders for keeping existing clients loyal and keeping your business on-message.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<h2><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h2>\r\nThat’s a 3-1 victory for publicity, but that’s not to say that your business should forego advertising. The truth is that both advertising and publicity play important roles depending upon the desired effect.\r\n\r\nAnd while you might worry that publicity is always going to be a bit of a gamble, keep in mind that you’re making an educated risk: if the story is good, the press release is written well and there’s <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/seeing-bigger-picture-importance-photographs-publicity/\">a good photo to go with it</a>, you’ll most likely get great coverage for your company.','Advertising vs Publicity - what you need to know about the debate','','inherit','closed','closed','','13518-revision-v1','','','2017-03-21 16:09:26','2017-03-21 16:09:26','',13518,'http://www.leagraham.com/13518-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13524,7,'2017-03-21 16:11:15','2017-03-21 16:11:15','<h1>Advertising vs Publicity - what you need to know about the decades-old debate</h1>\r\nA few days ago, we caught a client of ours using the word <em>advertising</em> when in fact they meant <em>publicity.</em> Think we\'re being pedantic? Think again! The distinction between these two seemingly innocent words is vital to how you do business. Surprised? Well, here\'s why...\r\n<h2><strong>The Definitions</strong></h2>\r\nAdvertising is best defined as a marketing and promotional tool. Money changes hands in order for a company or product to convey a message to their intended audience. Publicity, on the other hand, is at no extra cost. The company issues news, information and images to the press and thereby filter through to a publication’s readership.\r\n\r\nWith advertising, the company or product are in control of their message and its delivery. With publicity, the media are at liberty to pick and choose what information they use – and how it’s spun.\r\n\r\nFor example, if a company issues a press release to the local media we would class it as <em><u>publicity.</u> </em>If, however, the same company paid for a full page of a magazine and printed their own story on it, we would class it as <em><u>advertising.</u></em>\r\n\r\nNow that we\'ve established the difference between the two, we can try to answer the question on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Which is better?\r\n<h2><strong>Advertising vs Publicity – the showdown</strong></h2>\r\nAnswering this question is akin to solving that age old dilemma: what came first - the chicken or the egg? It’s easier said than done.\r\n\r\nWe’ve put together a simple list of recommendations for your business, based on some potential aims:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Gaining recognition and building a brand.</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>You’re looking to instil trust, build your reputation, and achieve some degree of credibility on a national or local level.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward:</strong> It’s a good idea to begin with getting some publicity. Cast your mind back to the hours you’ve spent crawling the internet just in the last week. Were you more likely to click on an advert for a company you know and trust – or one that other people know and trust – than one you don’t? Of course you were!\r\n\r\nDecide on your target audience and work from there. A great way to gain publicity on local and national levels is through entering awards competitions. There’s plenty of media coverage to be had, and they offer a great way to network. We’ve already written a blog about the benefits of entering business awards <u>here.</u>\r\n\r\nIt’s also a great idea to hit the ground running with some <u><a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/community-engagement-promotion/\">Corporate Social Responsibility</a>. E</u>ngagement with the local community and charities is an appealing topic for newspapers, and is also just a great way of giving back.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Selling a product</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company has just released a brand new product – for instance, a new <a href=\"http://www.electricbody.eu/\">skin cream</a> – and you want to get the word out as soon as possible.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity could be helpful here but you’ll have to be careful how you approach it. The media and press aren’t interested in press releases that come across as sales pitches, so holding an event and inviting VIPs is a great alternative.\r\n\r\nAdvertising, though, could be more effective here. Paying to promote social media posts that you’ve made on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/lgaltd\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">Twitter</a>, as well as taking out spaces in print publications, can get more eyeballs on your brand that you can convert to sales.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Advertising.\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Promoting company success stories</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company, or an employee, has done something fantastic in the workplace that you want your existing and potential clients to hear about.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity is the best way to get your case studies out there. While some companies choose to advertise their <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-stories/\">success stories</a>, getting your achievements in the newspaper comes with an extra element of trust and reliability.\r\n\r\nIf you can show that what you’ve done is truly great – and even better, have statistics or evidence to prove it – the publicity will be as close to guaranteed as you can get.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Engaging with clients</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company is well-established and you’re looking for a way to excite existing clients and get them more involved.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>a mixture of advertising and publicity would be useful but ultimately, we side with publicity. S<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">ocial media engagement</a>, <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/web-design-internal-communication/\">e-newsletters</a> and seeing you in the press will work wonders for keeping existing clients loyal and keeping your business on-message.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<h2><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h2>\r\nThat’s a 3-1 victory for publicity, but that’s not to say that your business should forego advertising. The truth is that both advertising and publicity play important roles depending upon the desired effect.\r\n\r\nAnd while you might worry that publicity is always going to be a bit of a gamble, keep in mind that you’re making an educated risk: if the story is good, the press release is written well and there’s <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/seeing-bigger-picture-importance-photographs-publicity/\">a good photo to go with it</a>, you’ll most likely get great coverage for your company.','Advertising vs Publicity - what you need to know about the debate','','inherit','closed','closed','','13518-revision-v1','','','2017-03-21 16:11:15','2017-03-21 16:11:15','',13518,'http://www.leagraham.com/13518-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13525,7,'2017-03-21 16:14:12','2017-03-21 16:14:12','<h1>Advertising vs Publicity - what you need to know about the decades-old debate</h1>\r\nA few days ago, we caught a client of ours using the word <em>advertising</em> when in fact they meant <em>publicity.</em> Think we\'re being pedantic? Think again! The distinction between these two seemingly innocent words is vital to how you do business. Surprised? Well, here\'s why...\r\n<h2><strong>The Definitions</strong></h2>\r\nAdvertising is best defined as a marketing and promotional tool. Money changes hands in order for a company or product to convey a message to their intended audience. Publicity, on the other hand, is at no extra cost. The company issues news, information and images to the press and thereby filter through to a publication’s readership.\r\n\r\nWith advertising, the company or product are in control of their message and its delivery. With publicity, the media are at liberty to pick and choose what information they use – and how it’s spun.\r\n\r\nFor example, if a company issues a press release to the local media we would class it as <em><u>publicity.</u> </em>If, however, the same company paid for a full page of a magazine and printed their own story on it, we would class it as <em><u>advertising.</u></em>\r\n\r\nNow that we\'ve established the difference between the two, we can try to answer the question on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Which is better?\r\n<h2><strong>Advertising vs Publicity – the showdown</strong></h2>\r\nAnswering this question is akin to solving that age old dilemma: what came first - the chicken or the egg? It’s easier said than done.\r\n\r\nWe’ve put together a simple list of recommendations for your business, based on some potential aims:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Gaining recognition and building a brand.</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>You’re looking to instil trust, build your reputation, and achieve some degree of credibility on a national or local level.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward:</strong> It’s a good idea to begin with getting some publicity. Cast your mind back to the hours you’ve spent crawling the internet just in the last week. Were you more likely to click on an advert for a company you know and trust – or one that other people know and trust – than one you don’t? Of course you were!\r\n\r\nDecide on your target audience and work from there. A great way to gain publicity on local and national levels is through entering awards competitions. There’s plenty of media coverage to be had, and they offer a great way to network. We’ve already written a blog about the benefits of entering business awards <u>here.</u>\r\n\r\nIt’s also a great idea to hit the ground running with some <u><a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/community-engagement-promotion/\">Corporate Social Responsibility</a>. E</u>ngagement with the local community and charities is an appealing topic for newspapers, and is also just a great way of giving back.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Selling a product</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company has just released a brand new product – for instance, a new <a href=\"http://www.electricbody.eu/\">skin cream</a> – and you want to get the word out as soon as possible.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity could be helpful here but you’ll have to be careful how you approach it. The media and press aren’t interested in press releases that come across as sales pitches, so holding an event and inviting VIPs is a great alternative.\r\n\r\nAdvertising, though, could be more effective here. Paying to promote social media posts that you’ve made on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/lgaltd\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">Twitter</a>, as well as taking out spaces in print publications, can get more eyeballs on your brand that you can convert to sales.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Advertising.\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Promoting company success stories</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company, or an employee, has done something fantastic in the workplace that you want your existing and potential clients to hear about.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity is the best way to get your case studies out there. While some companies choose to advertise their <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-stories/\">success stories</a>, getting your achievements in the newspaper comes with an extra element of trust and reliability.\r\n\r\nIf you can show that what you’ve done is truly great – and even better, have statistics or evidence to prove it – the publicity will be as close to guaranteed as you can get.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Engaging with clients</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company is well-established and you’re looking for a way to excite existing clients and get them more involved.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>a mixture of advertising and publicity would be useful but ultimately, we side with publicity. S<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">ocial media engagement</a>, <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/web-design-internal-communication/\">e-newsletters</a> and seeing you in the press will work wonders for keeping existing clients loyal and keeping your business on-message.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<h2><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h2>\r\nThat’s a 3-1 victory for publicity, but that’s not to say that your business should forego advertising. 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For more than two decades, Susan has been a close friend of Dame Vera Lynn. For the last few, she has also been her P.A.\r\n\r\nAs Dame Vera Lynn turned 100 on 20 March 2017, Susan took to the airwaves to pay tribute to an inimitable music icon.\r\n<h2>You can listen to her interview below:</h2>\r\n[soundcloud url=\"https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/313594371\" params=\"color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" iframe=\"true\" /]','Susan Fleet, proud friend of Dame Vera Lynn, on BBC Radio','','publish','closed','open','','susan-fleet-proud-friend-dame-vera-lynn-bbc-radio','','','2017-03-21 16:22:08','2017-03-21 16:22:08','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13526',0,'post','',0),(13527,7,'2017-03-21 16:19:22','2017-03-21 16:19:22','Susan Fleet, the M.D. and founder of Lea Graham Associates, has been on BBC Radio Sussex this week. 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For more than two decades, Susan has been a close friend of Dame Vera Lynn. For the last few, she has also been her P.A.\n\nAs Dame Vera Lynn turned 100 on 20 March 2017, Susan took to the airwaves to pay tribute to an inimitable music icon.\n<h2>You can listen to her interview below:</h2>\n[soundcloud url=\"https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/313594371\" params=\"color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" iframe=\"true\" /]','Susan Fleet, proud friend of Dame Vera Lynn, on BBC Radio','','inherit','closed','closed','','13526-autosave-v1','','','2017-03-21 16:22:04','2017-03-21 16:22:04','',13526,'http://www.leagraham.com/13526-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13529,7,'2017-03-21 16:22:08','2017-03-21 16:22:08','<h1>Susan Fleet, proud friend of Dame Vera Lynn, on BBC Radio</h1>\r\nSusan Fleet, the M.D. and founder of Lea Graham Associates, has been on BBC Radio Sussex this week. For more than two decades, Susan has been a close friend of Dame Vera Lynn. For the last few, she has also been her P.A.\r\n\r\nAs Dame Vera Lynn turned 100 on 20 March 2017, Susan took to the airwaves to pay tribute to an inimitable music icon.\r\n<h2>You can listen to her interview below:</h2>\r\n[soundcloud url=\"https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/313594371\" params=\"color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" iframe=\"true\" /]','Susan Fleet, proud friend of Dame Vera Lynn, on BBC Radio','','inherit','closed','closed','','13526-revision-v1','','','2017-03-21 16:22:08','2017-03-21 16:22:08','',13526,'http://www.leagraham.com/13526-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13530,8,'2017-03-21 19:30:05','2017-03-21 19:30:05','<h1>Advertising vs Publicity - what you need to know about the decades-old debate</h1>\nA few days ago, we caught a client of ours using the word <em>advertising</em> when in fact they meant <em>publicity.</em> Think we\'re being pedantic? Think again! The distinction between these two seemingly innocent words is vital to how you do business. Surprised? Well, here\'s why...\n<h2><strong>The Definitions</strong></h2>\nAdvertising is best defined as a paid for marketing and promotional tool. Money changes hands in order to convey a message about a company or its product to an audience. Publicity, on the other hand, is at no extra cost. The company issues news, information and images to the press and thereby filter through to a publication’s readership.\n\nWith advertising, the company or product are in control of their message and its delivery. With publicity, the media are at liberty to pick and choose what information they use – and how it’s spun.\n\nFor example, if a company issues a press release to the local media we would class it as <em><u>publicity.</u> </em>If, however, the same company paid for a full page of a magazine and printed their own story on it, we would class it as <em><u>advertising.</u></em>\n\nNow that we\'ve established the difference between the two, we can try to answer the question on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Which is better?\n<h2><strong>Advertising vs Publicity – the showdown</strong></h2>\nAnswering this question is akin to solving that age old dilemma: what came first - the chicken or the egg? It’s easier said than done.\n\nWe’ve put together a simple list of recommendations for your business, based on some potential aims:\n<ol>\n 	<li>\n<h3><strong> Gaining recognition and building a brand.</strong></h3>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>The aim: </strong>You’re looking to instil trust, build your reputation, and achieve some degree of credibility on a national or local level.\n\n<strong>The way forward:</strong> It’s a good idea to begin with getting some publicity. Cast your mind back to the hours you’ve spent crawling the internet just in the last week. Were you more likely to click on an advert for a company you know and trust – or one that other people know and trust – than one you don’t? Of course you were!\n\nDecide on your target audience and work from there. A great way to gain publicity on local and national levels is through entering awards competitions. There’s plenty of media coverage to be had, and they offer a great way to network. We’ve already written a blog about the benefits of entering business awards <u>here.</u>\n\nIt’s also a great idea to hit the ground running with some <u><a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/community-engagement-promotion/\">Corporate Social Responsibility</a>. E</u>ngagement with the local community and charities is an appealing topic for newspapers, and is also just a great way of giving back.\n\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\n<ol start=\"2\">\n 	<li>\n<h3><strong> Selling a product</strong></h3>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company has just released a brand new product – for instance, a new <a href=\"http://www.electricbody.eu/\">skin cream</a> – and you want to get the word out as soon as possible.\n\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity could be helpful here but you’ll have to be careful how you approach it. The media and press aren’t interested in press releases that come across as sales pitches, so holding an event and inviting VIPs is a great alternative.\n\nAdvertising, though, could be more effective here. Paying to promote social media posts that you’ve made on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/lgaltd\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">Twitter</a>, as well as taking out spaces in print publications, can get more eyeballs on your brand that you can convert to sales.\n\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Advertising.\n<ol start=\"3\">\n 	<li>\n<h3><strong> Promoting company success stories</strong></h3>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company, or an employee, has done something fantastic in the workplace that you want your existing and potential clients to hear about.\n\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity is the best way to get your case studies out there. While some companies choose to advertise their <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-stories/\">success stories</a>, getting your achievements in the newspaper comes with an extra element of trust and reliability.\n\nIf you can show that what you’ve done is truly great – and even better, have statistics or evidence to prove it – the publicity will be as close to guaranteed as you can get.\n\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\n<ol start=\"4\">\n 	<li>\n<h3><strong> Engaging with clients</strong></h3>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company is well-established and you’re looking for a way to excite existing clients and get them more involved.\n\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>a mixture of advertising and publicity would be useful but ultimately, we side with publicity. S<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">ocial media engagement</a>, <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/web-design-internal-communication/\">e-newsletters</a> and seeing you in the press will work wonders for keeping existing clients loyal and keeping your business on-message.\n\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\n<h2><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h2>\nThat’s a 3-1 victory for publicity, but that’s not to say that your business should forego advertising. The truth is that both advertising and publicity play important roles depending upon the desired effect.\n\nAnd while you might worry that publicity is always going to be a bit of a gamble, keep in mind that you’re making an educated risk: if the story is good, the press release is written well and there’s <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/seeing-bigger-picture-importance-photographs-publicity/\">a good photo to go with it</a>, you’ll most likely get great coverage for your company.','Advertising vs Publicity: what you need to know about the debate','','inherit','closed','closed','','13518-autosave-v1','','','2017-03-21 19:30:05','2017-03-21 19:30:05','',13518,'http://www.leagraham.com/13518-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13531,7,'2017-03-22 12:05:05','2017-03-22 12:05:05','<h1>Advertising vs Publicity - what you need to know about the decades-old debate</h1>\r\nA few days ago, we caught a client of ours using the word <em>advertising</em> when in fact they meant <em>publicity.</em> Think we\'re being pedantic? Think again! The distinction between these two seemingly innocent words is vital to how you do business. Surprised? Well, here\'s why...\r\n<h2><strong>The Definitions</strong></h2>\r\nAdvertising is best defined as a marketing and promotional tool. Money changes hands in order for a company or product to convey a message to their intended audience. Publicity, on the other hand, is at no extra cost besides the potential initial cost of a press release. The company issues news, information and images to the press and thereby filter through to a publication’s readership.\r\n\r\nWith advertising, the company or product are in control of their message and where it appears. With publicity, the media are at liberty to pick and choose what information they do or don\'t use, how it’s spun, and how far it spreads. While that sounds risky, that means publicity can explode and spread everywhere. Advertising will always remain more contained.\r\n\r\nFor example, if a company issues a press release to the local media we would class it as <em><u>publicity.</u> </em>If, however, the same company paid for a full page in a magazine and printed their own story on it, we would class it as <em><u>advertising.</u></em>\r\n\r\nNow that we\'ve established the difference between the two, we can try to answer the question on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Which is better?\r\n<h2><strong>Advertising vs Publicity – the showdown</strong></h2>\r\nAnswering this question is akin to solving that age old dilemma: what came first - the chicken or the egg? It’s easier said than done.\r\n\r\nWe’ve put together a simple list of recommendations for your business, based on some potential aims:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Gaining recognition and building a brand.</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>You’re looking to instil trust, build your reputation, and achieve a degree of credibility on a national or local level.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward:</strong> It’s a good idea to begin with getting some publicity. Cast your mind back to the hours you’ve spent crawling the internet just in the last week. Were you more likely to click on an advert for a company you know and trust – or one that other people know and trust – than one you don’t? Of course you were!\r\n\r\nDecide on your target audience and work from there. A great way to gain publicity on local and national levels is through entering awards competitions. There’s plenty of media coverage to be had, and they offer a great way to network. We’ve already written a blog about the benefits of entering business awards <u>here.</u>\r\n\r\nIt’s also a great idea to hit the ground running with <u><a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/community-engagement-promotion/\">Corporate Social Responsibility</a>. E</u>ngagement with the local community and charities is an appealing topic for newspapers, and is also just a great way of giving back.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Selling a product</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company has just released a brand new product – for instance, a new <a href=\"http://www.electricbody.eu/\">skin cream</a> – and you want to get the word out as soon as possible.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity could be helpful here but you’ll have to be careful how you approach it. The media won\'t touch press releases that come over as overt sales pitches and lack a strong news angle, so holding an event and inviting  interested parties and VIPs is a great alternative.\r\n\r\nAdvertising, though, could be more effective here. Paying to promote social media posts that you’ve made on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/lgaltd\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">Twitter</a>, as well as taking out space in print publications, can get more eyeballs on your brand that you can convert to sales.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Advertising.\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Promoting company success stories</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company, or an employee, has achieved something notable in the workplace that you want your existing and potential clients to hear about.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>publicity is an effective way to get your case studies out there. While some companies choose to advertise their <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-stories/\">success stories</a>, getting your achievements in the newspaper comes with an extra element of trust and reliability.\r\n\r\nIf you can show that what you’ve done is truly great – and even better, have statistics or evidence to prove it – the publicity will be as close to guaranteed as you can get.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n 	<li>\r\n<h3><strong> Engaging with clients</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>The aim: </strong>Your company is well-established and you’re looking for a way to excite existing clients and achieve greater engagement.\r\n\r\n<strong>The way forward: </strong>a mixture of advertising and publicity would be effective but ultimately, we side with publicity. <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/leagrahamassoc\">Social media engagement</a>, <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/success-story/web-design-internal-communication/\">e-newsletters</a> and seeing your business in the press will work wonders for keeping existing clients loyal, improve employee morale and improve recruitment.\r\n\r\n<strong>The winner: </strong>Publicity.\r\n<h2><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h2>\r\nThat’s a 3-1 victory for publicity, but that’s not to say that your business should forego advertising. The truth is that both advertising and publicity play important roles depending upon the desired effect within a campaign.\r\n\r\nOf course, you might worry that publicity is always going to be a bit of a gamble. There are no guarantees and the success of your publicity will always be determined by what else is happening on the day.\r\n\r\nBut keep in mind that you’re making an educated risk: if there\'s a strong news angle, the press release is well written, and there’s <a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/seeing-bigger-picture-importance-photographs-publicity/\">a good photo to go with it</a>, you’re more likely than not to get great coverage for your company.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Advertising vs Publicity: what you need to know about the debate','','inherit','closed','closed','','13518-revision-v1','','','2017-03-22 12:05:05','2017-03-22 12:05:05','',13518,'http://www.leagraham.com/13518-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13533,8,'2017-03-24 13:39:53','2017-03-24 13:39:53','To view the full details of any news article, simply click on its title.\r\n21/03/2017:\r\n\r\n£23 Million Fund for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63068&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522154000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGvJ8Me1201uu2VMi_SIk_iFZ4WgA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63068</a>\r\n\r\n21/03/2017: Aquaculture Supply Chain Innovation Pilot Programme Announced\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63076&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522154000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEDHkCIx-eAf-vC19eM89WIOPDu8Q\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63076</a>\r\n\r\n20/03/2017: IUK Launches £9 Million Accelerating Innovation in Rail Round 4 Funding Competition\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63063\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63063&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522155000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFy9Ko6yflfS5pOuhfch-wcnZjhdQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63063</a>\r\n\r\n20/03/2017: Launch of 2017 Digital DNA upSTART with £50,000 Prize Package for New Entrepreneurs\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63043&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522155000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGGEWZyCftLCkHjJIrXNPprvzuO6w\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63043</a>\r\n\r\n17/03/2017: Horizon 2020 Clean Sky 2: Sixth Call for Proposals Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63026&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522155000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFh281v75MbgP9Sci9DXw5tu-2pBg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781</a>\r\n\r\n11/04/2017: Power to Change Bright Ideas Fund second round opens April 19 to support community business developments of up to £20,000. Join the webinar on April 11 to find out more  <a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63026&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522155000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFh281v75MbgP9Sci9DXw5tu-2pBg\">6a/GRUKBP3!N63026https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5089369226272513795?platform=hootsuite</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n31/03/17: Check out Comic Relief grants for local communities, including Try For Change small grants, linking rugby union with educational attainment and a number of other initiatives. Aimed at smaller charities, community groups and local community rugby clubs\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.comicrelief.com/grants/initiatives/try-for-change\">https://www.comicrelief.com/grants/initiatives/try-for-change</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Funding alert: w/c 24/03/17','','publish','closed','open','','funding-alert-wc-240317','','','2017-03-24 13:39:53','2017-03-24 13:39:53','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13533',0,'post','',0),(13534,8,'2017-03-24 13:39:53','2017-03-24 13:39:53','To view the full details of any news article, simply click on its title.\r\n21/03/2017:\r\n\r\n£23 Million Fund for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63068&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522154000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGvJ8Me1201uu2VMi_SIk_iFZ4WgA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63068</a>\r\n\r\n21/03/2017: Aquaculture Supply Chain Innovation Pilot Programme Announced\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63076&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522154000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEDHkCIx-eAf-vC19eM89WIOPDu8Q\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63076</a>\r\n\r\n20/03/2017: IUK Launches £9 Million Accelerating Innovation in Rail Round 4 Funding Competition\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63063\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63063&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522155000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFy9Ko6yflfS5pOuhfch-wcnZjhdQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63063</a>\r\n\r\n20/03/2017: Launch of 2017 Digital DNA upSTART with £50,000 Prize Package for New Entrepreneurs\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63043&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522155000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGGEWZyCftLCkHjJIrXNPprvzuO6w\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63043</a>\r\n\r\n17/03/2017: Horizon 2020 Clean Sky 2: Sixth Call for Proposals Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63026&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1490435522155000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFh281v75MbgP9Sci9DXw5tu-2pBg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781</a>\r\n\r\n11/04/2017: Power to Change Bright Ideas Fund second round opens April 19 to support community business developments of up to £20,000. 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Students at Lewes Old Grammar School do!\r\n\r\nHaving just returned from a survival skills course in Finland where Year 10 and 11 learned how to ski while navigating difficult terrain, drive husky teams, and administer sub-zero first aid, the school is planning a second extreme learning trip with Brighton-based <a href=\"http://www.reallywildeducation.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Really Wild Education</em></a>. This time their destination is an uninhabited island owned by a tribal chief in Borneo.\r\n\r\nCo-founded seven years ago by former geography teacher Mat Barnsley, who was trained in bush craft and survival by Ray Mears’ instructor John Rhyder, <em>Really Wild</em> works across state and independent schools on curriculum-linked, out-of-classroom experiences in the UK and abroad.\r\n\r\nThis year it will be setting up a charitable initiative that uses fully-funded trips taken by schools such as LOGS to subsidise students from disadvantaged backgrounds, allowing more children to benefit from the same opportunities.\r\n\r\nBefore heading to the Finnish city of Tornio, the LOGS students had prepared for their first Arctic expedition with a survival training weekend where they were schooled in emergency first aid, and prepared in search and rescue scenarios.\r\n\r\n\"From an education skills point of view, this was the best school trip we\'ve ever had,\" said LOGS Bursar, Tim Laker. \"The survival weekend really prepared them to get the most out of the experience, and they flourished in the Arctic environment.\"\r\n\r\nMat, who uses similar programmes to improve performance of corporate teams, said research showed that students who’d taken part in the trips returned to school brimming with confidence and more engaged with lessons.\r\n\r\n“Feedback also shows that they take what they’ve learned from the wild and use it as examination material, citing their own direct experiences, which are much more detailed and comprehensive, and get better marks as a result,” he said. “Their general happiness and confidence levels at school also went up dramatically.”\r\n\r\nFor its next Really Wild experience, LOGS will be ‘marooned’ on an island exclusively made available to groups by a village chief and headmaster, in return for help with community projects.\r\n\r\n“Our year 11-13 LOGS students will be trained in survival skills and then dropped on the island where they will have to fend for themselves in exotic terrain,” said Tim. “Judging from the experience in Finland, it’s going to be another great trip.”\r\n\r\n-- end --                                                                                                  30 March 2017\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13538,13552,13553,13555,13556,13551\"]','LOGS students go Really Wild on Finland school trip','','publish','closed','open','','logs-students-go-really-wild-finland-school-trip','','','2017-03-30 11:03:07','2017-03-30 11:03:07','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13535',0,'post','',0),(13538,9,'2017-03-28 14:57:33','2017-03-28 14:57:33','','IMG_5358','A group photo of LOGS pupils in Finland.','inherit','closed','closed','','img_5358','','','2017-03-28 14:58:09','2017-03-28 14:58:09','',13535,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_5358.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13539,9,'2017-03-28 15:05:46','2017-03-28 15:05:46','<h1>LOGS students go Really Wild on Finland school trip</h1>\r\nLearning how to build an ice shelter before you perish from the Arctic cold and having to fend for yourself on a deserted island in the South China Seas might be par for the course if you’re a commando but not even Big Arnie had it on his high school curriculum. 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It was very hard to choose between them but it was great having the Sixth Formers back to help out.”\r\n\r\nUltimately, year 6 students Gracie and Isla beat off stiff competition to take home the prize after performing a show-stopping song-and-dance routine.\r\n\r\n---end---                                                                                                                                      30 March 2017\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13548,13547,13546\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Lewes pupils put on a show for Comic Relief','','inherit','closed','closed','','13545-revision-v1','','','2017-03-30 10:23:42','2017-03-30 10:23:42','',13545,'http://www.leagraham.com/13545-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13550,9,'2017-03-30 10:57:19','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<h1>LOGS students go Really Wild</h1>\nLearning how to build an ice shelter before you perish from the Arctic cold and having to fend for yourself on a deserted island in the South China Seas might be par for the course if you’re a commando.\n\nBut not even Big Arnie had it on his high school curriculum. Students at Lewes Old Grammar School do!\n\nHaving just returned from a survival skills course in Finland where Year 10 and 11 learned how to ski while navigating difficult terrain, drive husky teams, and administer sub-zero first aid, the school is planning a second extreme learning trip with Brighton-based Really Wild Education. This time their destination is an uninhabited island owned by a tribal chief in Borneo.\n\nCo-founded seven years ago by former geography teacher Mat Barnsley, who was trained in bush craft and survival by Ray Mears’ instructor John Rhyder, Really Wild works across state and independent schools on curriculum-linked, out-of-classroom experiences in the UK and abroad.\n\nThis year it will be setting up a charitable initiative that uses fully funded trips taken by schools such as LOGS to subsidise students from disadvantaged backgrounds, allowing more children to benefit from the same opportunities.\n\nBefore heading to the Finnish city of Tornio, the LOGS students had prepared for their first Artic expedition with a survival training weekend where they were schooled in emergency first aid, and prepared in search and rescue scenarios.\n\n\"From an education skills point of view, this was the best school trip we\'ve ever had,\" said LOGS Bursar, Tim Laker. \"The survival weekend really prepared them to get the most out of the experience, and they flourished in the Arctic environment.\"\n\nMat, who uses similar programmes to improve performance of corporate teams, said research showed that students who’d taken part in the trips returned to school brimming with confidence and more engaged with lessons.\n\n“Feedback also shows that they take what they’ve learned from the wild and use it as examination material, citing their own direct experiences, which are much more detailed and comprehensive, and get better marks as a result,” he said. “Their general happiness and confidence levels at school also went up dramatically.”\n\nFor its next Really Wild experience, LOGS will be ‘marooned’ on an island exclusively made available to groups by a village chief and headmaster, in return for help with community projects.\n“Our year 11-13 LOGS students will be trained in survival skills and then dropped on the island where they will have to fend for themselves in exotic terrain,” said Tim. “Judging from the experience in Finland, it’s going to be another great trip.”\n\n-- end --\n\n&nbsp;','LOGS students go Really Wild on','','draft','closed','open','','','','','2017-03-30 10:57:19','2017-03-30 10:57:19','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13550',0,'post','',0),(13551,9,'2017-03-30 10:58:14','2017-03-30 10:58:14','','IMG_2382 (3)','LOGS staff and students in Finland','inherit','closed','closed','','img_2382-3','','','2017-03-30 10:58:45','2017-03-30 10:58:45','',13535,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2382-3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13552,9,'2017-03-30 10:59:21','2017-03-30 10:59:21','','20170214_162938','Students camp in Arctic conditions','inherit','closed','closed','','20170214_162938','','','2017-03-30 11:01:17','2017-03-30 11:01:17','',13535,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170214_162938.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13553,9,'2017-03-30 10:59:36','2017-03-30 10:59:36','','DSCN0352','LOGS pupils trek through the snowy landscape','inherit','closed','closed','','dscn0352','','','2017-03-30 11:01:27','2017-03-30 11:01:27','',13535,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSCN0352.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13554,9,'2017-03-30 10:59:48','2017-03-30 10:59:48','','IMG_5207','','inherit','closed','closed','','img_5207','','','2017-03-30 10:59:48','2017-03-30 10:59:48','',13535,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_5207.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13555,9,'2017-03-30 10:59:57','2017-03-30 10:59:57','','IMG_5374','LOGS students go husky sledding','inherit','closed','closed','','img_5374','','','2017-03-30 11:02:13','2017-03-30 11:02:13','',13535,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_5374.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13556,9,'2017-03-30 11:00:58','2017-03-30 11:00:58','','IMG_5207','A group photo of LOGS staff and students in Finland','inherit','closed','closed','','img_5207-2','','','2017-03-30 11:02:37','2017-03-30 11:02:37','',13535,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_5207-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13557,9,'2017-03-30 11:03:03','2017-03-30 11:03:03','<h1>LOGS students go Really Wild on Finland school trip</h1>\nLearning how to build an ice shelter before you perish from the Arctic cold and having to fend for yourself on a deserted island in the South China Seas might be par for the course if you’re a commando but not even Big Arnie had it on his high school curriculum. Students at Lewes Old Grammar School do!\n\nHaving just returned from a survival skills course in Finland where Year 10 and 11 learned how to ski while navigating difficult terrain, drive husky teams, and administer sub-zero first aid, the school is planning a second extreme learning trip with Brighton-based <a href=\"http://www.reallywildeducation.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Really Wild Education</em></a>. This time their destination is an uninhabited island owned by a tribal chief in Borneo.\n\nCo-founded seven years ago by former geography teacher Mat Barnsley, who was trained in bush craft and survival by Ray Mears’ instructor John Rhyder, <em>Really Wild</em> works across state and independent schools on curriculum-linked, out-of-classroom experiences in the UK and abroad.\n\nThis year it will be setting up a charitable initiative that uses fully-funded trips taken by schools such as LOGS to subsidise students from disadvantaged backgrounds, allowing more children to benefit from the same opportunities.\n\nBefore heading to the Finnish city of Tornio, the LOGS students had prepared for their first Arctic expedition with a survival training weekend where they were schooled in emergency first aid, and prepared in search and rescue scenarios.\n\n\"From an education skills point of view, this was the best school trip we\'ve ever had,\" said LOGS Bursar, Tim Laker. \"The survival weekend really prepared them to get the most out of the experience, and they flourished in the Arctic environment.\"\n\nMat, who uses similar programmes to improve performance of corporate teams, said research showed that students who’d taken part in the trips returned to school brimming with confidence and more engaged with lessons.\n\n“Feedback also shows that they take what they’ve learned from the wild and use it as examination material, citing their own direct experiences, which are much more detailed and comprehensive, and get better marks as a result,” he said. “Their general happiness and confidence levels at school also went up dramatically.”\n\nFor its next Really Wild experience, LOGS will be ‘marooned’ on an island exclusively made available to groups by a village chief and headmaster, in return for help with community projects.\n\n“Our year 11-13 LOGS students will be trained in survival skills and then dropped on the island where they will have to fend for themselves in exotic terrain,” said Tim. “Judging from the experience in Finland, it’s going to be another great trip.”\n\n-- end --                                                                                                  30 March 2017\n\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13538,13552,13553,13555,13556,13551\"]','LOGS students go Really Wild on Finland school trip','','inherit','closed','closed','','13535-autosave-v1','','','2017-03-30 11:03:03','2017-03-30 11:03:03','',13535,'http://www.leagraham.com/13535-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13558,9,'2017-03-30 11:03:07','2017-03-30 11:03:07','<h1>LOGS students go Really Wild on Finland school trip</h1>\r\nLearning how to build an ice shelter before you perish from the Arctic cold and having to fend for yourself on a deserted island in the South China Seas might be par for the course if you’re a commando but not even Big Arnie had it on his high school curriculum. Students at Lewes Old Grammar School do!\r\n\r\nHaving just returned from a survival skills course in Finland where Year 10 and 11 learned how to ski while navigating difficult terrain, drive husky teams, and administer sub-zero first aid, the school is planning a second extreme learning trip with Brighton-based <a href=\"http://www.reallywildeducation.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Really Wild Education</em></a>. This time their destination is an uninhabited island owned by a tribal chief in Borneo.\r\n\r\nCo-founded seven years ago by former geography teacher Mat Barnsley, who was trained in bush craft and survival by Ray Mears’ instructor John Rhyder, <em>Really Wild</em> works across state and independent schools on curriculum-linked, out-of-classroom experiences in the UK and abroad.\r\n\r\nThis year it will be setting up a charitable initiative that uses fully-funded trips taken by schools such as LOGS to subsidise students from disadvantaged backgrounds, allowing more children to benefit from the same opportunities.\r\n\r\nBefore heading to the Finnish city of Tornio, the LOGS students had prepared for their first Arctic expedition with a survival training weekend where they were schooled in emergency first aid, and prepared in search and rescue scenarios.\r\n\r\n\"From an education skills point of view, this was the best school trip we\'ve ever had,\" said LOGS Bursar, Tim Laker. \"The survival weekend really prepared them to get the most out of the experience, and they flourished in the Arctic environment.\"\r\n\r\nMat, who uses similar programmes to improve performance of corporate teams, said research showed that students who’d taken part in the trips returned to school brimming with confidence and more engaged with lessons.\r\n\r\n“Feedback also shows that they take what they’ve learned from the wild and use it as examination material, citing their own direct experiences, which are much more detailed and comprehensive, and get better marks as a result,” he said. “Their general happiness and confidence levels at school also went up dramatically.”\r\n\r\nFor its next Really Wild experience, LOGS will be ‘marooned’ on an island exclusively made available to groups by a village chief and headmaster, in return for help with community projects.\r\n\r\n“Our year 11-13 LOGS students will be trained in survival skills and then dropped on the island where they will have to fend for themselves in exotic terrain,” said Tim. “Judging from the experience in Finland, it’s going to be another great trip.”\r\n\r\n-- end --                                                                                                  30 March 2017\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13538,13552,13553,13555,13556,13551\"]','LOGS students go Really Wild on Finland school trip','','inherit','closed','closed','','13535-revision-v1','','','2017-03-30 11:03:07','2017-03-30 11:03:07','',13535,'http://www.leagraham.com/13535-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13559,8,'2017-03-31 10:04:46','2017-03-31 10:04:46','To view the full details of any news article, simply click on its title.\r\n\r\n30/03/2017: 2017 Baldwins Kick Start Award Offers £20,000 to Young Entrepreneurs in the UK\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" 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/>dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63185</a>\r\n\r\n28/03/2017: Launch of the 2017 National Apprenticeship Awards for England\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63176&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1491039179868000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEs9JzLvufNKi-a511yrFYclNmpJg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63176</a>\r\n\r\n24/03/2017: Comic Relief\'s Community Cash Grants Programmes Open Across the UK\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63128&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1491039179868000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGi0YFWbHpQedha1mamNHIhnSTJuA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63128</a>\r\n\r\n24/03/2017: Cyber London Accelerator Invites Autumn 2017 Entries\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63115&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1491039179868000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFgB36LXRLfKhJUCtuDhIvlqhkrWQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr 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Entrepreneurs: The Only 3 People You Need Know in Business</h1>\r\nGetting a foot in the door - whether a company, hotel bar or house party - is a sure-fire way to advance your business network by rubbing shoulders with right people.  Here\'s how.\r\n\r\nIn the Sheraton Hotel\'s exclusive 25th-floor club lounge, overlooking the skyscrapers dutifully building Beijing\'s future, I received a gem of advice from the VP of a multinational company.\r\n\r\nA true salesman, he knew each hotel employee by name, and took the liberty of mixing his own drinks behind the bar, oozing a charisma and arrogance that would put Don Draper to shame.\r\n\r\nSetting down his whiskey, he stood and and verbally beckoned me to the glass wall, observing the city sweltering below under an oppressive grey heat. He perused the scene with a sense of ownership, silhouetted against the ghostly frames of high rises disappearing into a cloud of smog, like some prophet of capitalism.\r\n\r\n\'I think every young person should see this - they should see what money looks like.\'\r\n\r\nNow, this might be the kind of confidence that either stirs admiration or solicits an eye-roll, but there was no mistaking I could learn a lot from a man who had \"made it\".\r\n\r\nAnd offer practical advice, he did. Four years later, his advice has helped me talk my way in (and out) of many a business situation.\r\n\r\nBecause in business, it\'s who you know, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it turns out you only really need to know three people in any establishment.\r\n<h2>The Owner</h2>\r\nAn obvious choice. But you\'d be surprised how many people don\'t even bother learning their name. When approaching any company or institution - in person or with a proposal- aim straight for the decision-maker. Whether it\'s business or social, pitch or pleasure, approaching the top first will save you a lot of time.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nIt\'s much easier for an idea to filter through a company from the top down than being relayed from the ground up in a corporate Chinese whispers. Use your sleuth social-networking skills to get their details and go for it.\r\n<h2>The Secretary</h2>\r\nSecretaries and Personal Assistants are often reduced by mainstream media to sassy subordinates - but don\'t be fooled. They have very real power over you as an outsider.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nThey are the gatekeeper. Any overwhelmed CEO will tell you a PA is a lifesaver whose opinion is taken very seriously. They know what the boss is about and carefully curate the information presented to them - including your proposal.\r\n\r\nRemember their names, their <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/chloetheprcat\" target=\"_blank\">cats\' names</a> and how they like their coffee, because your relationship with them could be the difference between getting ahead and getting kicked off the premises.\r\n<h2>The Doorman</h2>\r\nYou can\'t get a foot in the door if you can\'t physically get a foot in the door. Invisible to most, doormen, receptionists and security guards spend their days observing the daily habits of everyone in the building.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nEvery party has a back door, and every business has someone elusive you can never quite to catch between meetings. You never know when you can barter some banter in exchange for information. Plus, you get to brighten up someone\'s day with a smile.\r\n\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\nThe moral of the story? You never know who might give you a leg up to your next big break. Everyone in an establishment has value, so make kindness your rule of thumb, don\'t take the \"little guy\" for granted, and make a mental note of names and coffee preferences!\r\n<h2><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</strong></h2>\r\nThis blog originally appeared on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.theanxiousentrepreneur.co.uk/single-post/2017/02/17/The-Only-3-People-You-Need-Know-in-Business\" target=\"_blank\">The Anxious Entrepreneu</a>r</span>, written by Charlotte Scott. Charlotte was born and raised in Sussex. She studied at Christ\'s Hospital school near Horsham, going on to take a foundation degree in fashion design before embarking on a four-year language degree at Leeds University. It was while studying in China that she had the idea for a business that gave young people like her access to bespoke affordable fashion. She now blogs regularly to help motivate and inspire others to \'live without fear and follow their dreams\'. 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10:11:12','','cathblog','Young entrepreneur Charlotte Scott gives the inside track on the top 3 people you should know within a business.','inherit','closed','closed','','cathblog','','','2017-03-31 10:17:32','2017-03-31 10:17:32','',13561,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cathblog.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(13564,9,'2017-03-31 10:14:21','2017-03-31 10:14:21','<h1>Young Entrepreneurs: The Only 3 People You Need Know in Business</h1>\r\nGetting a foot in the door - whether a company, hotel bar or house party - is a sure-fire way to advance your business network by rubbing shoulders with right people.  Here\'s how.\r\n\r\nIn the Sheraton Hotel\'s exclusive 25th-floor club lounge, overlooking the skyscrapers dutifully building Beijing\'s future, I received a gem of advice from the VP of a multinational company.\r\n\r\nA true salesman, he knew each hotel employee by name, and took the liberty of mixing his own drinks behind the bar, oozing a charisma and arrogance that would put Don Draper to shame.\r\n\r\nSetting down his whiskey, he stood and and verbally beckoned me to the glass wall, observing the city sweltering below under an oppressive grey heat. He perused the scene with a sense of ownership, silhouetted against the ghostly frames of high rises disappearing into a cloud of smog, like some prophet of capitalism.\r\n\r\n\'I think every young person should see this - they should see what money looks like.\'\r\n\r\nNow, this might be the kind of confidence that either stirs admiration or solicits an eye-roll, but there was no mistaking I could learn a lot from a man who had \"made it\".\r\n\r\nAnd offer practical advice, he did. Four years later, his advice has helped me talk my way in (and out) of many a business situation.\r\n\r\nBecause in business, it\'s who you know, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it turns out you only really need to know three people in any establishment.\r\n<h2>The Owner</h2>\r\nAn obvious choice. But you\'d be surprised how many people don\'t even bother learning their name. When approaching any company or institution - in person or with a proposal- aim straight for the decision-maker. Whether it\'s business or social, pitch or pleasure, approaching the top first will save you a lot of time.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nIt\'s much easier for an idea to filter through a company from the top down than being relayed from the ground up in a corporate Chinese whispers. Use your sleuth social-networking skills to get their details and go for it.\r\n<h2>The Secretary</h2>\r\nSecretaries and Personal Assistants are often reduced by mainstream media to sassy subordinates - but don\'t be fooled. They have very real power over you as an outsider.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nThey are the gatekeeper. Any overwhelmed CEO will tell you a PA is a lifesaver whose opinion is taken very seriously. They know what the boss is about and carefully curate the information presented to them - including your proposal.\r\n\r\nRemember their names, their <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/chloetheprcat\" target=\"_blank\">cats\' names</a> and how they like their coffee, because your relationship with them could be the difference between getting ahead and getting kicked off the premises.\r\n<h2>The Doorman</h2>\r\nYou can\'t get a foot in the door if you can\'t physically get a foot in the door. Invisible to most, doormen, receptionists and security guards spend their days observing the daily habits of everyone in the building.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nEvery party has a back door, and every business has someone elusive you can never quite to catch between meetings. You never know when you can barter some banter in exchange for information. Plus, you get to brighten up someone\'s day with a smile.\r\n\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\nThe moral of the story? You never know who might give you a leg up to your next big break. Everyone in an establishment has value, so make kindness your rule of thumb, don\'t take the \"little guy\" for granted, and make a mental note of names and coffee preferences!\r\n\r\n<em><strong>This blog originally appeared on </strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.theanxiousentrepreneur.co.uk/single-post/2017/02/17/The-Only-3-People-You-Need-Know-in-Business\" target=\"_blank\">The Anxious Entrepreneur</a> and written by Charlotte Scott.</strong></span></em>','Young Entrepreneurs: The Only 3 People You Need Know in Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','13561-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 10:14:21','2017-03-31 10:14:21','',13561,'http://www.leagraham.com/13561-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13565,9,'2017-03-31 10:44:47','2017-03-31 10:44:47','<h1>Young Entrepreneurs: The Only 3 People You Need Know in Business</h1>\nGetting a foot in the door - whether a company, hotel bar or house party - is a sure-fire way to advance your business network by rubbing shoulders with right people.  Here\'s how.\n\nIn the Sheraton Hotel\'s exclusive 25th-floor club lounge, overlooking the skyscrapers dutifully building Beijing\'s future, I received a gem of advice from the VP of a multinational company.\n\nA true salesman, he knew each hotel employee by name, and took the liberty of mixing his own drinks behind the bar, oozing a charisma and arrogance that would put Don Draper to shame.\n\nSetting down his whiskey, he stood and and verbally beckoned me to the glass wall, observing the city sweltering below under an oppressive grey heat. He perused the scene with a sense of ownership, silhouetted against the ghostly frames of high rises disappearing into a cloud of smog, like some prophet of capitalism.\n\n\'I think every young person should see this - they should see what money looks like.\'\n\nNow, this might be the kind of confidence that either stirs admiration or solicits an eye-roll, but there was no mistaking I could learn a lot from a man who had \"made it\".\n\nAnd offer practical advice, he did. Four years later, his advice has helped me talk my way in (and out) of many a business situation.\n\nBecause in business, it\'s who you know, right?\n\nWell, it turns out you only really need to know three people in any establishment.\n<h2>The Owner</h2>\nAn obvious choice. But you\'d be surprised how many people don\'t even bother learning their name. When approaching any company or institution - in person or with a proposal- aim straight for the decision-maker. Whether it\'s business or social, pitch or pleasure, approaching the top first will save you a lot of time.\n<h3>Why?</h3>\nIt\'s much easier for an idea to filter through a company from the top down than being relayed from the ground up in a corporate Chinese whispers. Use your sleuth social-networking skills to get their details and go for it.\n<h2>The Secretary</h2>\nSecretaries and Personal Assistants are often reduced by mainstream media to sassy subordinates - but don\'t be fooled. They have very real power over you as an outsider.\n<h3>Why?</h3>\nThey are the gatekeeper. Any overwhelmed CEO will tell you a PA is a lifesaver whose opinion is taken very seriously. They know what the boss is about and carefully curate the information presented to them - including your proposal.\n\nRemember their names, their <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/chloetheprcat\" target=\"_blank\">cats\' names</a> and how they like their coffee, because your relationship with them could be the difference between getting ahead and getting kicked off the premises.\n<h2>The Doorman</h2>\nYou can\'t get a foot in the door if you can\'t physically get a foot in the door. Invisible to most, doormen, receptionists and security guards spend their days observing the daily habits of everyone in the building.\n<h3>Why?</h3>\nEvery party has a back door, and every business has someone elusive you can never quite to catch between meetings. You never know when you can barter some banter in exchange for information. Plus, you get to brighten up someone\'s day with a smile.\n\n-------------------------------------------------------------\n\nThe moral of the story? You never know who might give you a leg up to your next big break. Everyone in an establishment has value, so make kindness your rule of thumb, don\'t take the \"little guy\" for granted, and make a mental note of names and coffee preferences!\n\n<em><strong>]This blog originally appeared on </strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.theanxiousentrepreneur.co.uk/single-post/2017/02/17/The-Only-3-People-You-Need-Know-in-Business\" target=\"_blank\">The Anxious Entrepreneu</a>r</strong></span><strong>,</strong><strong> written by Charlotte Scott. Charlotte was born and raised in Sussex. She studied at Christ\'s Hospital school near Horsham, going on to take a foundation degree in fashion design before embarking on a four-year language degree at Leeds University. It was while studying in China that she had the idea for a business that gave young people like her access to bespoke affordable fashion. She now blogs regularly to help motivate and inspire others to \'live without fear and follow their dreams\'. A percentage of everything sold through her Motivatee brand is donated to the mental wellbeing charity MIND. </strong></em>','Young Entrepreneurs: The Only 3 People You Need Know in Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','13561-autosave-v1','','','2017-03-31 10:44:47','2017-03-31 10:44:47','',13561,'http://www.leagraham.com/13561-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13566,9,'2017-03-31 10:21:08','2017-03-31 10:21:08','<h1>Young Entrepreneurs: The Only 3 People You Need Know in Business</h1>\r\nGetting a foot in the door - whether a company, hotel bar or house party - is a sure-fire way to advance your business network by rubbing shoulders with right people.  Here\'s how.\r\n\r\nIn the Sheraton Hotel\'s exclusive 25th-floor club lounge, overlooking the skyscrapers dutifully building Beijing\'s future, I received a gem of advice from the VP of a multinational company.\r\n\r\nA true salesman, he knew each hotel employee by name, and took the liberty of mixing his own drinks behind the bar, oozing a charisma and arrogance that would put Don Draper to shame.\r\n\r\nSetting down his whiskey, he stood and and verbally beckoned me to the glass wall, observing the city sweltering below under an oppressive grey heat. He perused the scene with a sense of ownership, silhouetted against the ghostly frames of high rises disappearing into a cloud of smog, like some prophet of capitalism.\r\n\r\n\'I think every young person should see this - they should see what money looks like.\'\r\n\r\nNow, this might be the kind of confidence that either stirs admiration or solicits an eye-roll, but there was no mistaking I could learn a lot from a man who had \"made it\".\r\n\r\nAnd offer practical advice, he did. Four years later, his advice has helped me talk my way in (and out) of many a business situation.\r\n\r\nBecause in business, it\'s who you know, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it turns out you only really need to know three people in any establishment.\r\n<h2>The Owner</h2>\r\nAn obvious choice. But you\'d be surprised how many people don\'t even bother learning their name. When approaching any company or institution - in person or with a proposal- aim straight for the decision-maker. Whether it\'s business or social, pitch or pleasure, approaching the top first will save you a lot of time.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nIt\'s much easier for an idea to filter through a company from the top down than being relayed from the ground up in a corporate Chinese whispers. Use your sleuth social-networking skills to get their details and go for it.\r\n<h2>The Secretary</h2>\r\nSecretaries and Personal Assistants are often reduced by mainstream media to sassy subordinates - but don\'t be fooled. They have very real power over you as an outsider.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nThey are the gatekeeper. Any overwhelmed CEO will tell you a PA is a lifesaver whose opinion is taken very seriously. They know what the boss is about and carefully curate the information presented to them - including your proposal.\r\n\r\nRemember their names, their <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/chloetheprcat\" target=\"_blank\">cats\' names</a> and how they like their coffee, because your relationship with them could be the difference between getting ahead and getting kicked off the premises.\r\n<h2>The Doorman</h2>\r\nYou can\'t get a foot in the door if you can\'t physically get a foot in the door. Invisible to most, doormen, receptionists and security guards spend their days observing the daily habits of everyone in the building.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nEvery party has a back door, and every business has someone elusive you can never quite to catch between meetings. You never know when you can barter some banter in exchange for information. Plus, you get to brighten up someone\'s day with a smile.\r\n\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\nThe moral of the story? You never know who might give you a leg up to your next big break. Everyone in an establishment has value, so make kindness your rule of thumb, don\'t take the \"little guy\" for granted, and make a mental note of names and coffee preferences!\r\n\r\n<em><strong>This blog originally appeared on </strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.theanxiousentrepreneur.co.uk/single-post/2017/02/17/The-Only-3-People-You-Need-Know-in-Business\" target=\"_blank\">The Anxious Entrepreneu</a>r</strong></span><strong>,</strong><strong> written by Charlotte Scott.</strong></em>','Young Entrepreneurs: The Only 3 People You Need Know in Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','13561-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 10:21:08','2017-03-31 10:21:08','',13561,'http://www.leagraham.com/13561-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13567,9,'2017-03-31 10:45:19','2017-03-31 10:45:19','<h1>Young Entrepreneurs: The Only 3 People You Need Know in Business</h1>\r\nGetting a foot in the door - whether a company, hotel bar or house party - is a sure-fire way to advance your business network by rubbing shoulders with right people.  Here\'s how.\r\n\r\nIn the Sheraton Hotel\'s exclusive 25th-floor club lounge, overlooking the skyscrapers dutifully building Beijing\'s future, I received a gem of advice from the VP of a multinational company.\r\n\r\nA true salesman, he knew each hotel employee by name, and took the liberty of mixing his own drinks behind the bar, oozing a charisma and arrogance that would put Don Draper to shame.\r\n\r\nSetting down his whiskey, he stood and and verbally beckoned me to the glass wall, observing the city sweltering below under an oppressive grey heat. He perused the scene with a sense of ownership, silhouetted against the ghostly frames of high rises disappearing into a cloud of smog, like some prophet of capitalism.\r\n\r\n\'I think every young person should see this - they should see what money looks like.\'\r\n\r\nNow, this might be the kind of confidence that either stirs admiration or solicits an eye-roll, but there was no mistaking I could learn a lot from a man who had \"made it\".\r\n\r\nAnd offer practical advice, he did. Four years later, his advice has helped me talk my way in (and out) of many a business situation.\r\n\r\nBecause in business, it\'s who you know, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it turns out you only really need to know three people in any establishment.\r\n<h2>The Owner</h2>\r\nAn obvious choice. But you\'d be surprised how many people don\'t even bother learning their name. When approaching any company or institution - in person or with a proposal- aim straight for the decision-maker. Whether it\'s business or social, pitch or pleasure, approaching the top first will save you a lot of time.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nIt\'s much easier for an idea to filter through a company from the top down than being relayed from the ground up in a corporate Chinese whispers. Use your sleuth social-networking skills to get their details and go for it.\r\n<h2>The Secretary</h2>\r\nSecretaries and Personal Assistants are often reduced by mainstream media to sassy subordinates - but don\'t be fooled. They have very real power over you as an outsider.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nThey are the gatekeeper. Any overwhelmed CEO will tell you a PA is a lifesaver whose opinion is taken very seriously. They know what the boss is about and carefully curate the information presented to them - including your proposal.\r\n\r\nRemember their names, their <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/chloetheprcat\" target=\"_blank\">cats\' names</a> and how they like their coffee, because your relationship with them could be the difference between getting ahead and getting kicked off the premises.\r\n<h2>The Doorman</h2>\r\nYou can\'t get a foot in the door if you can\'t physically get a foot in the door. Invisible to most, doormen, receptionists and security guards spend their days observing the daily habits of everyone in the building.\r\n<h3>Why?</h3>\r\nEvery party has a back door, and every business has someone elusive you can never quite to catch between meetings. You never know when you can barter some banter in exchange for information. Plus, you get to brighten up someone\'s day with a smile.\r\n\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\nThe moral of the story? You never know who might give you a leg up to your next big break. Everyone in an establishment has value, so make kindness your rule of thumb, don\'t take the \"little guy\" for granted, and make a mental note of names and coffee preferences!\r\n<h2><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</strong></h2>\r\nThis blog originally appeared on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https://www.theanxiousentrepreneur.co.uk/single-post/2017/02/17/The-Only-3-People-You-Need-Know-in-Business\" target=\"_blank\">The Anxious Entrepreneu</a>r</span>, written by Charlotte Scott. Charlotte was born and raised in Sussex. She studied at Christ\'s Hospital school near Horsham, going on to take a foundation degree in fashion design before embarking on a four-year language degree at Leeds University. It was while studying in China that she had the idea for a business that gave young people like her access to bespoke affordable fashion. She now blogs regularly to help motivate and inspire others to \'live without fear and follow their dreams\'. A percentage of everything sold through her Motivatee brand is donated to the mental wellbeing charity MIND.','Young Entrepreneurs: The Only 3 People You Need Know in Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','13561-revision-v1','','','2017-03-31 10:45:19','2017-03-31 10:45:19','',13561,'http://www.leagraham.com/13561-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13569,9,'2017-04-06 12:42:57','2017-04-06 12:42:57','','PW1_7684','LOGS Students during \'A Midsummer Night\'s Dream\'','inherit','closed','closed','','pw1_7684','','','2017-04-06 12:43:32','2017-04-06 12:43:32','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PW1_7684.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13570,9,'2017-04-06 12:43:59','2017-04-06 12:43:59','','PW1_7721','LOGS Students during \'A Midsummer Night\'s Dream\'','inherit','closed','closed','','pw1_7721','','','2017-04-06 12:44:25','2017-04-06 12:44:25','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PW1_7721.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13571,9,'2017-04-06 12:44:20','2017-04-06 12:44:20','','PW1_7746','LOGS Students during \'A Midsummer Night\'s Dream\'','inherit','closed','closed','','pw1_7746','','','2017-04-06 12:44:41','2017-04-06 12:44:41','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PW1_7746.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13574,9,'2017-04-06 14:04:03','2017-04-06 14:04:03','<h1>Lewes teacher brings her Shakespearean ‘Dream’ to life</h1>\r\nA teacher from Lewes Old Grammar School (LOGS) has breathed new life into one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.\r\n\r\nThis month, juniors from Morley House performed a special version of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ which was adapted and abridged by LOGS English teacher, Gemma Rham, who writes novels and songs in her free time.\r\n\r\nIn the spirit of the comedy’s subject matter, Gemma went beyond the call of duty to transform the play into a musical and wrote ten original songs that she added to the production.\r\n\r\nBlending together the Elizabethan English with more contemporary dialogue, Gemma incorporated some of Shakespeare’s original lines to give children a flavour of his style. For Oberon and Titania, Gemma kept the formality, pentameter and language; while for the lovers and the Mechanicals, she used a more modern, colloquial translation.\r\n\r\nGemma, who sang in various bands before she became a teacher, said: “Writing the songs was a labour of love for me. I start song-writing by working out lyrics that emphasise a development in the plot or a relationship, and then I twiddle around on the piano until I find the right mood or melody.”\r\n\r\nTo help students learn lyrics without cumbersome sheet music, Gemma then recorded herself with Miss Jade Jago, a Year 3 teacher.\r\n\r\nBut with students ranging from Years 3 to 6 involved with the production, Gemma also had to keep in mind the age of the children while adapting the play. “This script was the most demanding I’ve ever done with the juniors,” Gemma continued. “The important thing was not to dilute all that Shakespeare is, and I worked hard to retain the clever wordplay, the humour and the rich language.”\r\n\r\nTo accompany the songs, Gemma also choreographed new dances for the show. Pupils in Year 3 took part in a dance to introduce Oberon and Titania, while Year 4 students used gymnastics and dance to illustrate a battle between Athenian soldiers and Amazon warrior women.\r\n\r\nIn a playful nod to the Shakespearean custom of having male actors play female roles, the school also cast a handful of girls in male roles. Bottom was played by Ella Clevely, Lysander by Ambra Clarke and Puck by Amy Head.\r\n\r\nLily Clay, who played Oberon, said: \"This is my favourite Shakespeare play and Mrs Rham’s version is easier to understand but still captures the original style. I really enjoying acting and performing and I loved seeing the audience respond so well to our performance.\"\r\n\r\n“All the children were a delight to work with,” Gemma concluded. “I hope that by adapting the play for the children, I can inspire them to believe in their own abilities and follow their dreams. 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Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n-- end --                                                                                                                                             6 April 2017\r\n<h3><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"8\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\"]\r\n<h3><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 14:30:27','2017-04-06 14:30:27','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13612,9,'2017-04-06 14:31:56','2017-04-06 14:31:56','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. 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Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n-- end --                                                                                                                                             6 April 2017\r\n<h3><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"8\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\"]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 14:31:56','2017-04-06 14:31:56','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13613,9,'2017-04-06 14:32:43','2017-04-06 14:32:43','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. 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Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n-- end --                                                                                                                                             6 April 2017\r\n<h3><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"8\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\"]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 14:32:43','2017-04-06 14:32:43','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13614,9,'2017-04-06 14:33:18','2017-04-06 14:33:18','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. 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Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\r\n<h3><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n<br></br>\r\n<h3> -- end --                                                                                                             6 April 2017</h3>\r\n<h3><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 14:34:22','2017-04-06 14:34:22','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13616,9,'2017-04-06 14:35:13','2017-04-06 14:35:13','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. We’re really delighted with the finalists and the calibre of the nominees perfectly demonstrates the diversity of talent in our local business community.”\r\n<h3>Finalists</h3>\r\n<em>Steve Willis Training</em>, <em>PVL UK </em>and <em>Ridgeview Wine Estate</em> have all been nominated for ‘Community Champion’, while <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em>, <em>Vega Controls </em>and Mike Oliver (<em>Mike Oliver Associates</em>) are competing to be crowned ‘Charity Champion’.\r\n\r\nIn the category of ‘Bright Star’, James Stringer (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Kath Ballard (<em>Steve Willis Training</em>) and Jack Doige (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) are finalists, while Invaluable Star contenders include Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Deborah Preece (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>) and Martin Coppard (<em>Sutton Winson Insurance Brokers</em>).\r\n\r\nNames shortlisted for ‘Rising Star’ are Kellie Mason (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>), Anna Skiba (<em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em>), and Michael Rowney (<em>Lea Graham Associates</em>), while Brian Lewis (<em>The Print House Group</em>), Mark Hadley (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) and James Brough (<em>Bio Productions</em>) made the top three for ‘Risen Star’.\r\n\r\nJudges chose <em>Leap Environmental</em>, <em>PVL UK</em> and <em>Bennett Christmas</em> as ‘Winning Workplace’ nominees and in the category of ‘Eco Warrior’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em>, <em>Shredded Neat</em> and <em>PVL UK</em>.\r\n\r\n<em>Bio Productions </em>lead the shortlist with three nominations.\r\n\r\nThe <em>BHBiz Awards</em> take place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Stadium. Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\r\n<h3><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n\r\n<h3> -- end --                                                                                                             6 April 2017</h3>\r\n<h3><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 14:35:13','2017-04-06 14:35:13','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13617,9,'2017-04-06 14:35:33','2017-04-06 14:35:33','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. We’re really delighted with the finalists and the calibre of the nominees perfectly demonstrates the diversity of talent in our local business community.”\r\n<h3>Finalists</h3>\r\n<em>Steve Willis Training</em>, <em>PVL UK </em>and <em>Ridgeview Wine Estate</em> have all been nominated for ‘Community Champion’, while <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em>, <em>Vega Controls </em>and Mike Oliver (<em>Mike Oliver Associates</em>) are competing to be crowned ‘Charity Champion’.\r\n\r\nIn the category of ‘Bright Star’, James Stringer (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Kath Ballard (<em>Steve Willis Training</em>) and Jack Doige (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) are finalists, while Invaluable Star contenders include Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Deborah Preece (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>) and Martin Coppard (<em>Sutton Winson Insurance Brokers</em>).\r\n\r\nNames shortlisted for ‘Rising Star’ are Kellie Mason (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>), Anna Skiba (<em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em>), and Michael Rowney (<em>Lea Graham Associates</em>), while Brian Lewis (<em>The Print House Group</em>), Mark Hadley (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) and James Brough (<em>Bio Productions</em>) made the top three for ‘Risen Star’.\r\n\r\nJudges chose <em>Leap Environmental</em>, <em>PVL UK</em> and <em>Bennett Christmas</em> as ‘Winning Workplace’ nominees and in the category of ‘Eco Warrior’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em>, <em>Shredded Neat</em> and <em>PVL UK</em>.\r\n\r\n<em>Bio Productions </em>lead the shortlist with three nominations.\r\n\r\nThe <em>BHBiz Awards</em> take place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Stadium. Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\r\n<h3><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n\r\n<h3> -- end --                                                                                                             6 April 2017</h3>\r\n<h3><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 14:35:33','2017-04-06 14:35:33','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13618,9,'2017-04-06 14:35:53','2017-04-06 14:35:53','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. We’re really delighted with the finalists and the calibre of the nominees perfectly demonstrates the diversity of talent in our local business community.”\r\n<h3>Finalists</h3>\r\n<em>Steve Willis Training</em>, <em>PVL UK </em>and <em>Ridgeview Wine Estate</em> have all been nominated for ‘Community Champion’, while <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em>, <em>Vega Controls </em>and Mike Oliver (<em>Mike Oliver Associates</em>) are competing to be crowned ‘Charity Champion’.\r\n\r\nIn the category of ‘Bright Star’, James Stringer (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Kath Ballard (<em>Steve Willis Training</em>) and Jack Doige (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) are finalists, while Invaluable Star contenders include Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Deborah Preece (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>) and Martin Coppard (<em>Sutton Winson Insurance Brokers</em>).\r\n\r\nNames shortlisted for ‘Rising Star’ are Kellie Mason (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>), Anna Skiba (<em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em>), and Michael Rowney (<em>Lea Graham Associates</em>), while Brian Lewis (<em>The Print House Group</em>), Mark Hadley (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) and James Brough (<em>Bio Productions</em>) made the top three for ‘Risen Star’.\r\n\r\nJudges chose <em>Leap Environmental</em>, <em>PVL UK</em> and <em>Bennett Christmas</em> as ‘Winning Workplace’ nominees and in the category of ‘Eco Warrior’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em>, <em>Shredded Neat</em> and <em>PVL UK</em>.\r\n\r\n<em>Bio Productions </em>lead the shortlist with three nominations.\r\n\r\nThe <em>BHBiz Awards</em> take place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Stadium. Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\r\n<h3><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<br></br>\r\n<h3> -- end --                                                                                                             6 April 2017</h3>\r\n<h3><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 14:35:53','2017-04-06 14:35:53','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13619,9,'2017-04-19 09:24:28','2017-04-19 09:24:28','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\n\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\n\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\n\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\n\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. We’re really delighted with the finalists and the calibre of the nominees perfectly demonstrates the diversity of talent in our local business community.”\n<h3>Finalists</h3>\n<em>Steve Willis Training</em>, <em>PVL UK </em>and <em>Ridgeview Wine Estate</em> have all been nominated for ‘Community Champion’, while <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em>, <em>Vega Controls </em>and Mike Oliver (<em>Mike Oliver Associates</em>) are competing to be crowned ‘Charity Champion’.\n\nIn the category of ‘Bright Star’, James Stringer (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Kath Ballard (<em>Steve Willis Training</em>) and Jack Doige (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) are finalists, while Invaluable Star contenders include Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Deborah Preece (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>) and Martin Coppard (<em>Sutton Winson Insurance Brokers</em>).\n\nNames shortlisted for ‘Rising Star’ are Kellie Mason (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>), Anna Skiba (<em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em>), and Michael Rowney (<em>Lea Graham Associates</em>), while Brian Lewis (<em>The Print House Group</em>), Mark Hadley (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) and James Brough (<em>Bio Productions</em>) made the top three for ‘Risen Star’.\n\nJudges chose <em>Leap Environmental</em>, <em>PVL UK</em> and <em>Bennett Christmas</em> as ‘Winning Workplace’ nominees and in the category of ‘Eco Warrior’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em>, <em>Shredded Neat</em> and <em>PVL UK</em>.\n\n<em>Bio Productions </em>lead the shortlist with three nominations.\n\nThe <em>BHBiz Awards</em> take place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Stadium. Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\n<h3> -- end --                                                                                                             6 April 2017</h3>\n<h3></h3>\n<h2><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h2>\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\" orderby=\"rand\"]\n\n<br></br>\n<br><\n<h2><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h2>\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"large\" type=\"slideshow\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608,13644\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-autosave-v1','','','2017-04-19 09:24:28','2017-04-19 09:24:28','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13620,9,'2017-04-06 14:37:56','2017-04-06 14:37:56','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. We’re really delighted with the finalists and the calibre of the nominees perfectly demonstrates the diversity of talent in our local business community.”\r\n<h3>Finalists</h3>\r\n<em>Steve Willis Training</em>, <em>PVL UK </em>and <em>Ridgeview Wine Estate</em> have all been nominated for ‘Community Champion’, while <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em>, <em>Vega Controls </em>and Mike Oliver (<em>Mike Oliver Associates</em>) are competing to be crowned ‘Charity Champion’.\r\n\r\nIn the category of ‘Bright Star’, James Stringer (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Kath Ballard (<em>Steve Willis Training</em>) and Jack Doige (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) are finalists, while Invaluable Star contenders include Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Deborah Preece (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>) and Martin Coppard (<em>Sutton Winson Insurance Brokers</em>).\r\n\r\nNames shortlisted for ‘Rising Star’ are Kellie Mason (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>), Anna Skiba (<em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em>), and Michael Rowney (<em>Lea Graham Associates</em>), while Brian Lewis (<em>The Print House Group</em>), Mark Hadley (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) and James Brough (<em>Bio Productions</em>) made the top three for ‘Risen Star’.\r\n\r\nJudges chose <em>Leap Environmental</em>, <em>PVL UK</em> and <em>Bennett Christmas</em> as ‘Winning Workplace’ nominees and in the category of ‘Eco Warrior’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em>, <em>Shredded Neat</em> and <em>PVL UK</em>.\r\n\r\n<em>Bio Productions </em>lead the shortlist with three nominations.\r\n\r\nThe <em>BHBiz Awards</em> take place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Stadium. Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\r\n<h3><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3> -- end --                                                                                                             6 April 2017</h3>\r\n<h3><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 14:37:56','2017-04-06 14:37:56','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13621,9,'2017-04-06 14:38:17','2017-04-06 14:38:17','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. We’re really delighted with the finalists and the calibre of the nominees perfectly demonstrates the diversity of talent in our local business community.”\r\n<h3>Finalists</h3>\r\n<em>Steve Willis Training</em>, <em>PVL UK </em>and <em>Ridgeview Wine Estate</em> have all been nominated for ‘Community Champion’, while <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em>, <em>Vega Controls </em>and Mike Oliver (<em>Mike Oliver Associates</em>) are competing to be crowned ‘Charity Champion’.\r\n\r\nIn the category of ‘Bright Star’, James Stringer (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Kath Ballard (<em>Steve Willis Training</em>) and Jack Doige (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) are finalists, while Invaluable Star contenders include Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Deborah Preece (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>) and Martin Coppard (<em>Sutton Winson Insurance Brokers</em>).\r\n\r\nNames shortlisted for ‘Rising Star’ are Kellie Mason (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>), Anna Skiba (<em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em>), and Michael Rowney (<em>Lea Graham Associates</em>), while Brian Lewis (<em>The Print House Group</em>), Mark Hadley (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) and James Brough (<em>Bio Productions</em>) made the top three for ‘Risen Star’.\r\n\r\nJudges chose <em>Leap Environmental</em>, <em>PVL UK</em> and <em>Bennett Christmas</em> as ‘Winning Workplace’ nominees and in the category of ‘Eco Warrior’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em>, <em>Shredded Neat</em> and <em>PVL UK</em>.\r\n\r\n<em>Bio Productions </em>lead the shortlist with three nominations.\r\n\r\nThe <em>BHBiz Awards</em> take place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Stadium. Tickets are available until Thursday 27 April, by contacting: <a href=\"mailto:esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk\">esther.dawson@bhbpa.co.uk</a>.\r\n<h3><strong>Logos for nominated companies:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"13577,13578,13579,13580,13581,13582,13583,13584,13585,13586,13587,13588,13589,13590,13591\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3> -- end --                                                                                                             6 April 2017</h3>\r\n<h3><strong>The BHBiz Awards are sponsored by:</strong></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"9\" size=\"full\" type=\"slideshow\" ids=\"13592,13593,13594,13595,13596,13597,13598,13599,13600,13601,13602,13603,13604,13605,13606,13607,13608\" orderby=\"rand\"]','BHBiz Awards finalists announced','','inherit','closed','closed','','13610-revision-v1','','','2017-04-06 14:38:17','2017-04-06 14:38:17','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/13610-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13622,9,'2017-04-06 14:38:43','2017-04-06 14:38:43','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. 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The pupils have had the opportunity to gain valuable, tangible hi-tech skills on this once-in-a-lifetime project.”\r\n\r\nThe competition marks the college’s second attempt at victory. In 2015, Time24 gave students unprecedented access to its specialist factory before they came sixth in the race.\r\n\r\nDr Spiers continued: “Working in the factory was incredible – on one side there were staff building next-level vehicle parts, and on the other there were our teenagers constructing the solar car! We’re so grateful to <em>Time24</em> and <em>Cirrus Laser </em>for helping the pupils to step out of the classroom and bring their invention to life.”\r\n\r\nDavid Shore, Managing Director<strong> </strong>of <em>Time 24</em>, said: “This has been a marvellous project to be involved with. 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Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) 2017 Call Now Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63377&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619161000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHprttRSC0H_JFvYre9JRjbzXEJwQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63377</a>\r\n\r\n10/04/2017: Accelerator Berlin 2017 Offers Support for Digital Health Start-ups (Worldwide)\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63354&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619161000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFUTL9NxprgGK9DW9vxsnAiDDU6dQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63354</a>\r\n\r\n10/04/2017: Dealmaker Berlin 2017 Brings New Opportunities for Applicants Offering \"Ready to Go\" Healthcare Solutions\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63360&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619161000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE-x9iDEBLHfWb5HBh3KZRuuytyuA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63360</a>\r\n\r\n10/04/2017: Innovate UK\'s Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Test Bed Funding Competition Now Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63358&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619161000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH5pAuQEK0hzXdQw6shBpWHmibzOg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63358</a>','Funding alert: w/c 14/04/17','','publish','closed','open','','funding-alert-wc-140417','','','2017-04-14 10:16:45','2017-04-14 10:16:45','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13641',0,'post','',0),(13642,8,'2017-04-14 10:16:45','2017-04-14 10:16:45','10/04/2017: Launch of South East Business Boost (SEBB)\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63367\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63367&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619161000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEjoGwyjzcM0aetPFErzcqEHZ1jQA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63367</a>\r\n\r\n13/04/2017: Jiangsu-UK Industrial Challenge Programme Open for Applications for UK/China joint innovation/business growth\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63419&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619160000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG--6Nk9x4iyeE1ARQlGBiP8dg3ZA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63419</a>\r\n\r\n12/04/2017: Comic Relief - 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Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) 2017 Call Now Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63377&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619161000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHprttRSC0H_JFvYre9JRjbzXEJwQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63377</a>\r\n\r\n10/04/2017: Accelerator Berlin 2017 Offers Support for Digital Health Start-ups (Worldwide)\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63354&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619161000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFUTL9NxprgGK9DW9vxsnAiDDU6dQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63354</a>\r\n\r\n10/04/2017: Dealmaker Berlin 2017 Brings New Opportunities for Applicants Offering \"Ready to Go\" Healthcare Solutions\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63360&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619161000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE-x9iDEBLHfWb5HBh3KZRuuytyuA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63360</a>\r\n\r\n10/04/2017: Innovate UK\'s Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Test Bed Funding Competition Now Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63358&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1492245619161000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH5pAuQEK0hzXdQw6shBpWHmibzOg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63358</a>','Funding alert: w/c 14/04/17','','inherit','closed','closed','','13641-revision-v1','','','2017-04-14 10:16:45','2017-04-14 10:16:45','',13641,'http://www.leagraham.com/13641-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13644,9,'2017-04-19 09:16:24','2017-04-19 09:16:24','Sussex Chamber of Commerce','large-logo-white-bg','Sussex Chamber of Commerce','inherit','closed','closed','','large-logo-white-bg','','','2017-04-19 09:16:40','2017-04-19 09:16:40','',13610,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/large-logo-white-bg.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13645,9,'2017-04-19 09:16:47','2017-04-19 09:16:47','<h1><strong><em>BHBiz Awards</em> finalists announced </strong></h1>\r\nFinalists for the inaugural Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) awards ceremony have been announced today.\r\n\r\nThree names have been selected for eight of the <em>BHBiz</em> <em>Awards’ </em>10 categories, while two other awards for ‘Special Company’ and ‘Special Person’ have been judged by BHBPA Directors.\r\n\r\nGordon Reay, Business Liaison Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, Jacqui Landriani, Mayor of Burgess Hill, and Grant Ashley, former MD of <em>ILG Group</em>, independently judged each category over the past month.\r\n\r\nThe announcement comes as more than three hundred tickets have been sold for the inaugural event, which takes place at the Brighton Amex Stadium in Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\nPaul Shearing, chairman of BHBPA, said: “There were so many worthy nominees to choose from that the judges had an unenviable task of shortlisting just three for each category. We’re really delighted with the finalists and the calibre of the nominees perfectly demonstrates the diversity of talent in our local business community.”\r\n<h3>Finalists</h3>\r\n<em>Steve Willis Training</em>, <em>PVL UK </em>and <em>Ridgeview Wine Estate</em> have all been nominated for ‘Community Champion’, while <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em>, <em>Vega Controls </em>and Mike Oliver (<em>Mike Oliver Associates</em>) are competing to be crowned ‘Charity Champion’.\r\n\r\nIn the category of ‘Bright Star’, James Stringer (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Kath Ballard (<em>Steve Willis Training</em>) and Jack Doige (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) are finalists, while Invaluable Star contenders include Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska (<em>Bio Productions</em>), Deborah Preece (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>) and Martin Coppard (<em>Sutton Winson Insurance Brokers</em>).\r\n\r\nNames shortlisted for ‘Rising Star’ are Kellie Mason (<em>Hickstead Hotel</em>), Anna Skiba (<em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em>), and Michael Rowney (<em>Lea Graham Associates</em>), while Brian Lewis (<em>The Print House Group</em>), Mark Hadley (<em>Shredded Neat</em>) and James Brough (<em>Bio Productions</em>) made the top three for ‘Risen Star’.\r\n\r\nJudges chose <em>Leap Environmental</em>, <em>PVL UK</em> and <em>Bennett Christmas</em> as ‘Winning Workplace’ nominees and in the category of ‘Eco Warrior’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em>, <em>Shredded Neat</em> and <em>PVL UK</em>.\r\n\r\n<em>Bio Productions </em>lead the shortlist with three nominations.\r\n\r\nThe <em>BHBiz Awards</em> take place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Stadium. 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63617&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320704000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEejwvQG-nKCe7PfG83kRb3yyA_AA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63617</a>\r\n\r\n02/05/2017: The Engineer Collaborate to Innovate Awards Competition Accepting Applications\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63579&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEVi9JdWaD7BPFkqcQ7hoGax_fhnA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63579</a>\r\n\r\n28/04/2017: £10,000 F Factor Competition for Tech Savvy Young Entrepreneurs - 2017 Round Open (UK)\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63601&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGuEXStYdYHvqQQQu-pkRAJPI2RbQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63601</a>\r\n\r\n28/04/2017: Am-Pro Initiative Will Help Gifted Amateur Golfers Go Professional\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63608&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEQHsXFWpyTHkFbCcO9JJIcPZ5R3Q\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63608</a>\r\n\r\n28/04/2017: Barclays SVoD Financing Fund Will Help Support TV Production Companies\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63602&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH5MqYveVXLd9oTUmTFPYVj216jTA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63602</a>\r\n\r\n28/04/2017: LIFE Programme for Climate Action - 2017 Call for Action Grants Launched\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63612&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEgiB34B6xfZ7LlAuUtJ6XYtg5-kg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63612</a>\r\n\r\n28/04/2017: LIFE Programme for the Environment - 2017 Call for Action Grants Launched\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63614&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH69jOhOCE_IbRCGm1hdOPXDc9fVw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63614</a>','Funding alert: w/c 05/05/17','','publish','closed','open','','funding-alert-wc-050517','','','2017-05-05 09:09:37','2017-05-05 09:09:37','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13683',0,'post','',0),(13684,8,'2017-05-05 09:09:37','2017-05-05 09:09:37','04/05/2017: EuropaBio Most Innovative Biotech SME Award - 2017 Award Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63652&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320703000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFHwkL4bkHl1fBhHaJo9Qg3kHRTVA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63652</a>\r\n\r\n04/05/2017: LIFE Preparatory Projects for the European Solidarity Corps - Call Now Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63658&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320703000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHYt3H3uE6QIofPnj0Hc_6KrHLb2g\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63658</a>\r\n\r\n04/05/2017: Student Start-up of the Year Competition - Deadline Imminent for UK Entrepreneurs\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63666&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320704000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH9bDaHCV2j2oXMr31BHiybn63MFg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63666</a>\r\n\r\n02/05/2017: Extended Deadline for EU-Japan Centre World Class Manufacturing Mission\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63619&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320704000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFXgEb4EqgiLjL_bHZTARRzqADyEQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63619</a>\r\n\r\n02/05/2017: Music Export Growth Scheme - Tenth Round Open (UK)\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63617\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63617&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320704000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEejwvQG-nKCe7PfG83kRb3yyA_AA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63617</a>\r\n\r\n02/05/2017: The Engineer Collaborate to Innovate Awards Competition Accepting Applications\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63579&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEVi9JdWaD7BPFkqcQ7hoGax_fhnA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63579</a>\r\n\r\n28/04/2017: £10,000 F Factor Competition for Tech Savvy Young Entrepreneurs - 2017 Round Open (UK)\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63601&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGuEXStYdYHvqQQQu-pkRAJPI2RbQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63601</a>\r\n\r\n28/04/2017: Am-Pro Initiative Will Help Gifted Amateur Golfers Go Professional\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63608&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEQHsXFWpyTHkFbCcO9JJIcPZ5R3Q\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr 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rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63612&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494060320705000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEgiB34B6xfZ7LlAuUtJ6XYtg5-kg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63612</a>\r\n\r\n28/04/2017: LIFE Programme for the Environment - 2017 Call for Action Grants Launched\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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They also attended the Foodbank to help unpack their donations.\r\n\r\nDebbie showed an example food parcel to pupils to underscore the importance of making quality food donations that help families to maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet.\r\n\r\nIn response, students from LOGS have devised their own system to collect a variety of donations – not just beans or pasta. Each year group has been delegated a different area of responsibility, with Year 10 collecting toiletries and year 9 focusing on breakfast items.\r\n\r\nCaroline White, PSHE, Religious Studies and Learning Support teacher at LOGS, explained: “The students have really taken the lead on this project and we’ve been inundated with donations. It’s been inspiring to see them using their group work and collaborative skills to such a positive end.\r\n\r\nWe searched for projects in the area and the Foodbank caught our attention after we learned that the Lewes centre had closed down. The students were aware food banks existed, but not in Sussex – which is generally considered an affluent area.”\r\n\r\nStudent Charlie Ramsay said: “I was so surprised to see all the food there - I’ve never seen so much soup!  It made me realise how much people need this service in the community and I was pleased to help out.”\r\n\r\nStudents will continue to collect donations for the project throughout the spring and summer term.\r\n\r\n-- end --                                                                                                                    8 May 2017\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13688,13689\"]','Lewes Students give fuel for Foodbank','','publish','closed','open','','lewes-students-give-fuel-foodbank','','','2017-05-08 11:02:21','2017-05-08 11:02:21','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13687',0,'post','',0),(13688,9,'2017-05-08 10:58:11','2017-05-08 10:58:11','','DSCN0004','Students deliver food parcels to Landport Foodbank','inherit','closed','closed','','dscn0004','','','2017-05-08 10:58:52','2017-05-08 10:58:52','',13687,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSCN0004.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13689,9,'2017-05-08 10:58:26','2017-05-08 10:58:26','','DSCN0007','Students deliver food parcels to Landport Foodbank','inherit','closed','closed','','dscn0007','','','2017-05-08 10:58:59','2017-05-08 10:58:59','',13687,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSCN0007.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13690,9,'2017-05-08 11:02:21','2017-05-08 11:02:21','<h1><strong>Lewes Students give fuel for Foodbank</strong></h1>\r\nPupils from Lewes Old Grammar School are lending a helping hand to Landport Foodbank this year, as part of their ongoing student citizenship programme.\r\n\r\nA group of Year 9 students recently met with Debbie Twitchen, Chair of Landport Residents\' Association and Landport Foodbank Manager, to discuss their new project, which will see them collecting food donations across Lewes for those in need.\r\n\r\nStudents heard about the day-to-day workings of the initiative, in line with the recent rise in unemployment and redundancies in the local area. 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Across eight categories, judges recognised the achievements of employees from the top to the bottom of organisations for their contribution to the workplace and their community.\n\nLeading the charge at the Amex Stadium event was <em>Bio-Productions Ltd</em>, who scored a hat-trick of trophies as staff James Stringer, Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska and James Brough took home the ‘Bright Star’, ‘Invaluable Star’, and ‘Risen Star’ awards respectively.\n\nAnna Skiba from <em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em> won the ‘Rising Star’ award while Mike Oliver from <em>Mike Oliver Associates</em> was named ‘Charity Champion’.\n\nThe team at<em> PVL UK Ltd</em> received recognition for its work as ‘Community Champion’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em> was named ‘Eco Warrior’ for its employees own recycling efforts, and <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em> secured ‘Winning Workplace’ for having the friendliest offices in town.\n\nTwo awards were reserved for <em>BHBPA</em> directors to make at their discretion. <em>The Kings Centre</em> and <em>I.T. 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Our organising committee of Peter Liddell, Susan Fleet, Emily Darnell, and Esther Dawson surpassed themselves and it was a pleasure to work with them on this ambitious project.\n\n“More than 300 people turned out to support each other, and I’m sure we’re all heading back to work this week a little prouder of our Burgess Hill business peers.”\n\nThe venue proved a huge hit, especially with Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC’s recent premiership promotion.\n\nSusan Fleet, awards director, added: “Our thanks go to all the sponsors who gave so generously and supported us on the evening.  So many local organisations came together to showcase the calibre of the talent in our business community.  We not only had a hugely successful evening but also raised almost £2,000 for <em>St Peter &amp; St James Hospice</em>.”\n\n...end...\n\n<strong>Note to editors</strong>\n<ul>\n 	<li>The inaugural BHBiz Awards took place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Community Stadium.</li>\n 	<li>David Farmer served as Master of Ceremonies, while former professional cricketer and football player Tony Cottey appeared as guest speaker.</li>\n 	<li>The awards were judged by Business Liaison Officer at Mid Sussex District Council, Gordon Reay, founding chairman of the BHBPA, Grant Ashley, as well as Mayor of Burgess Hill, Jacqui Landriani.</li>\n 	<li>The awards will alternate in future with the <em>BHBPA’s</em> <em>Burgess Hill Means Business </em></li>\n 	<li>Sponsors for the event were: Autowise, Bennett Christmas, Bio-Productions, DPS, First Recruitment Services, Fresh Display, Handelsbanken, Heights Health &amp; Fitness, Lea Graham Associates, MCL Telecommunications, Mid Sussex Times, Mike Oliver Associates, Paul Noble Photographic, Preview, Ridgeview, Rosanne Florists, Sussex Chamber of Commerce, Sussex Living Magazine, Time 24, Travail Employment Group and Wellesley Wealth Advisory.</li>\n 	<li>Photography by <a href=\"http://www.jimholden.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Holden</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13692,13693,13694,13695,13696,13697,13698,13699,13700,13701,13702,13703,13704,13705,13706,13707,13708,13709\"]\n\n&nbsp;','Business ‘Stars’ shine at first BHBIZ Awards','','inherit','closed','closed','','13691-autosave-v1','','','2017-05-08 12:40:32','2017-05-08 12:40:32','',13691,'http://www.leagraham.com/13691-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13713,9,'2017-05-08 12:14:53','2017-05-08 12:14:53','<h1><strong>Business ‘Stars’ shine at first BHBIZ Awards</strong></h1>\r\nBurgess Hill businesses came together for an awards ceremony with a difference on Friday.\r\n\r\nLaunched by the <em>Burgess Hill Business Parks Association</em> (BHBPA), the inaugural <em>BHBiz Awards </em>wasn’t about profits and order books – but the people behind them. Across eight categories, judges recognised the achievements of employees from the top to the bottom of organisations for their contribution to the workplace and their community.\r\n\r\nLeading the charge at the Amex Stadium event was <em>Bio-Productions Ltd</em>, who scored a hat-trick of trophies as staff James Stringer, Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska and James Brough took home the ‘Bright Star’, ‘Invaluable Star’, and ‘Risen Star’ awards respectively.\r\n\r\nAnna Skiba from <em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em> won the ‘Rising Star’ award while Mike Oliver from <em>Mike Oliver Associates</em> was named ‘Charity Champion’.\r\n\r\nThe team at<em> PVL UK Ltd</em> received recognition for its work as ‘Community Champion’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em> was named ‘Eco Warrior’ for its employees own recycling efforts, and <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em> secured ‘Winning Workplace’ for having the friendliest offices in town.\r\n\r\nTwo awards were reserved for <em>BHBPA</em> directors to make at their discretion. <em>The Kings Centre</em> and <em>I.T. Simplified</em> were announced joint-winners of the ‘Special Company’ award while Wesley Earp, from <em>Preview</em>, and photographer &amp; videographer Paul Noble shared the ‘Special Person’ accolade.\r\n\r\nBut <em>BHBPA</em> chairman Paul Shearing and coordinator Peter Liddell had a surprise up their sleeves, bestowing a special ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award to Brian Lewis, managing director of <em>The Print House Group</em>. Brian has worked on the Victoria Business Park for more than six decades and is a prominent member of the Rotary Club.\r\n\r\n“We were absolutely thrilled with the awards evening,” said Paul Shearing. “This really was an event like no other – fun, friendly and informal. Our organising committee of Peter Liddell, Susan Fleet, Emily Darnell, and Esther Dawson surpassed themselves and it was a pleasure to work with them on this ambitious project.\r\n\r\n“More than 300 people turned out to support each other, and I’m sure we’re all heading back to work this week a little prouder of our Burgess Hill business peers.”\r\n\r\nThe venue proved a huge hit, especially with Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC’s recent premiership promotion.\r\n\r\nSusan Fleet, awards director, added: “Our thanks go to all the sponsors who gave so generously and supported us on the evening.  So many local organisations came together to showcase the calibre of the talent in our business community.  We not only had a hugely successful evening but also raised almost £2,000 for <em>St Peter &amp; St James Hospice</em>.”\r\n\r\n...end...\r\n\r\n<strong>Note to editors</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The inaugural BHBiz Awards took place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Community Stadium.</li>\r\n 	<li>David Farmer served as Master of Ceremonies, while former professional cricketer and football player Tony Cottey appeared as guest speaker.</li>\r\n 	<li>The awards were judged by Business Liaison Officer at Mid Sussex District Council, Gordon Reay, founding chairman of the BHBPA, Grant Ashley, as well as Mayor of Burgess Hill, Jacqui Landriani.</li>\r\n 	<li>The awards will alternate in future with the <em>BHBPA’s</em> <em>Burgess Hill Means Business </em></li>\r\n 	<li>Sponsors for the event were: Autowise, Bennett Christmas, Bio-Productions, DPS, First Recruitment Services, Fresh Display, Handelsbanken, Heights Health &amp; Fitness, Lea Graham Associates, MCL Telecommunications, Mid Sussex Times, Mike Oliver Associates, Paul Noble Photographic, Preview, Ridgeview, Rosanne Florists, Sussex Chamber of Commerce, Sussex Living Magazine, Time 24, Travail Employment Group and Wellesley Wealth Advisory.</li>\r\n 	<li>Photography by <a href=\"http://www.jimholden.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Holden</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13692,13693,13694,13695,13696,13697,13698,13699,13700,13701,13702,13703,13704,13705,13706,13707,13708,13709\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Business ‘Stars’ shine at first BHBIZ Awards','','inherit','closed','closed','','13691-revision-v1','','','2017-05-08 12:14:53','2017-05-08 12:14:53','',13691,'http://www.leagraham.com/13691-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13714,9,'2017-05-08 12:40:40','2017-05-08 12:40:40','<h1><strong>Business ‘Stars’ shine at first BHBiz Awards</strong></h1>\r\nBurgess Hill businesses came together for an awards ceremony with a difference on Friday.\r\n\r\nLaunched by the <em>Burgess Hill Business Parks Association</em> (BHBPA), the inaugural <em>BHBiz Awards </em>wasn’t about profits and order books – but the people behind them. Across eight categories, judges recognised the achievements of employees from the top to the bottom of organisations for their contribution to the workplace and their community.\r\n\r\nLeading the charge at the Amex Stadium event was <em>Bio-Productions Ltd</em>, who scored a hat-trick of trophies as staff James Stringer, Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska and James Brough took home the ‘Bright Star’, ‘Invaluable Star’, and ‘Risen Star’ awards respectively.\r\n\r\nAnna Skiba from <em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em> won the ‘Rising Star’ award while Mike Oliver from <em>Mike Oliver Associates</em> was named ‘Charity Champion’.\r\n\r\nThe team at<em> PVL UK Ltd</em> received recognition for its work as ‘Community Champion’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em> was named ‘Eco Warrior’ for its employees own recycling efforts, and <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em> secured ‘Winning Workplace’ for having the friendliest offices in town.\r\n\r\nTwo awards were reserved for <em>BHBPA</em> directors to make at their discretion. <em>The Kings Centre</em> and <em>I.T. Simplified</em> were announced joint-winners of the ‘Special Company’ award while Wesley Earp, from <em>Preview</em>, and photographer &amp; videographer Paul Noble shared the ‘Special Person’ accolade.\r\n\r\nBut <em>BHBPA</em> chairman Paul Shearing and coordinator Peter Liddell had a surprise up their sleeves, bestowing a special ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award to Brian Lewis, managing director of <em>The Print House Group</em>. Brian has worked on the Victoria Business Park for more than six decades and is a prominent member of the Rotary Club.\r\n\r\n“We were absolutely thrilled with the awards evening,” said Paul Shearing. “This really was an event like no other – fun, friendly and informal. Our organising committee of Peter Liddell, Susan Fleet, Emily Darnell, and Esther Dawson surpassed themselves and it was a pleasure to work with them on this ambitious project.\r\n\r\n“More than 300 people turned out to support each other, and I’m sure we’re all heading back to work this week a little prouder of our Burgess Hill business peers.”\r\n\r\nThe venue proved a huge hit, especially with Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC’s recent premiership promotion.\r\n\r\nSusan Fleet, awards director, added: “Our thanks go to all the sponsors who gave generously and supported us on the evening.  So many local organisations came together to showcase the calibre of the talent in our business community.  We not only had a hugely successful evening but also raised almost £2,000 for <em>St Peter &amp; St James Hospice</em>.”\r\n\r\n...end...\r\n\r\n<strong>Note to editors</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The inaugural BHBiz Awards took place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Community Stadium.</li>\r\n 	<li>David Farmer served as Master of Ceremonies, while former professional cricketer and football player Tony Cottey appeared as guest speaker.</li>\r\n 	<li>The awards were judged by Business Liaison Officer at Mid Sussex District Council, Gordon Reay, founding chairman of the BHBPA, Grant Ashley, as well as Mayor of Burgess Hill, Jacqui Landriani.</li>\r\n 	<li>The awards will alternate in future with the <em>BHBPA’s</em> <em>Burgess Hill Means Business </em></li>\r\n 	<li>Sponsors for the event were: Autowise, Bennett Christmas, Bio-Productions, DPS, First Recruitment Services, Fresh Display, Handelsbanken, Heights Health &amp; Fitness, Lea Graham Associates, MCL Telecommunications, Mid Sussex Times, Mike Oliver Associates, Paul Noble Photographic, Preview, Ridgeview, Rosanne Florists, Sussex Chamber of Commerce, Sussex Living Magazine, Time 24, Travail Employment Group and Wellesley Wealth Advisory.</li>\r\n 	<li>Photography by <a href=\"http://www.jimholden.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Holden</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13692,13693,13694,13695,13696,13697,13698,13699,13700,13701,13702,13703,13704,13705,13706,13707,13708,13709\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Business ‘Stars’ shine at first BHBIZ Awards','','inherit','closed','closed','','13691-revision-v1','','','2017-05-08 12:40:40','2017-05-08 12:40:40','',13691,'http://www.leagraham.com/13691-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13716,9,'2017-05-08 12:41:10','2017-05-08 12:41:10','<h1><strong>Business ‘Stars’ shine at first BHBiz Awards</strong></h1>\r\nBurgess Hill businesses came together for an awards ceremony with a difference on Friday.\r\n\r\nLaunched by the <em>Burgess Hill Business Parks Association</em> (BHBPA), the inaugural <em>BHBiz Awards </em>wasn’t about profits and order books – but the people behind them. Across eight categories, judges recognised the achievements of employees from the top to the bottom of organisations for their contribution to the workplace and their community.\r\n\r\nLeading the charge at the Amex Stadium event was <em>Bio-Productions Ltd</em>, who scored a hat-trick of trophies as staff James Stringer, Olga Cepukoit-Kulmatytska and James Brough took home the ‘Bright Star’, ‘Invaluable Star’, and ‘Risen Star’ awards respectively.\r\n\r\nAnna Skiba from <em>Bruynzeel Storage Systems</em> won the ‘Rising Star’ award while Mike Oliver from <em>Mike Oliver Associates</em> was named ‘Charity Champion’.\r\n\r\nThe team at<em> PVL UK Ltd</em> received recognition for its work as ‘Community Champion’, <em>Sussex Cleaning &amp; Care</em> was named ‘Eco Warrior’ for its employees own recycling efforts, and <em>Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers</em> secured ‘Winning Workplace’ for having the friendliest offices in town.\r\n\r\nTwo awards were reserved for <em>BHBPA</em> directors to make at their discretion. <em>The Kings Centre</em> and <em>I.T. Simplified</em> were announced joint-winners of the ‘Special Company’ award while Wesley Earp, from <em>Preview</em>, and photographer &amp; videographer Paul Noble shared the ‘Special Person’ accolade.\r\n\r\nBut <em>BHBPA</em> chairman Paul Shearing and coordinator Peter Liddell had a surprise up their sleeves, bestowing a special ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award to Brian Lewis, managing director of <em>The Print House Group</em>. Brian has worked on the Victoria Business Park for more than six decades and is a prominent member of the Rotary Club.\r\n\r\n“We were absolutely thrilled with the awards evening,” said Paul Shearing. “This really was an event like no other – fun, friendly and informal. Our organising committee of Peter Liddell, Susan Fleet, Emily Darnell, and Esther Dawson surpassed themselves and it was a pleasure to work with them on this ambitious project.\r\n\r\n“More than 300 people turned out to support each other, and I’m sure we’re all heading back to work this week a little prouder of our Burgess Hill business peers.”\r\n\r\nThe venue proved a huge hit, especially with Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC’s recent premiership promotion.\r\n\r\nSusan Fleet, awards director, added: “Our thanks go to all the sponsors who gave generously and supported us on the evening.  So many local organisations came together to showcase the calibre of the talent in our business community.  We not only had a hugely successful evening but also raised almost £2,000 for <em>St Peter &amp; St James Hospice</em>.”\r\n\r\n...end...\r\n\r\n<strong>Note to editors</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The inaugural BHBiz Awards took place on Friday 5 May at the Brighton Amex Community Stadium.</li>\r\n 	<li>David Farmer served as Master of Ceremonies, while former professional cricketer and football player Tony Cottey appeared as guest speaker.</li>\r\n 	<li>The awards were judged by Business Liaison Officer at Mid Sussex District Council, Gordon Reay, founding chairman of the BHBPA, Grant Ashley, as well as Mayor of Burgess Hill, Jacqui Landriani.</li>\r\n 	<li>The awards will alternate in future with the <em>BHBPA’s</em> <em>Burgess Hill Means Business </em></li>\r\n 	<li>Sponsors for the event were: Autowise, Bennett Christmas, Bio-Productions, DPS, First Recruitment Services, Fresh Display, Handelsbanken, Heights Health &amp; Fitness, Lea Graham Associates, MCL Telecommunications, Mid Sussex Times, Mike Oliver Associates, Paul Noble Photographic, Preview, Ridgeview, Rosanne Florists, Sussex Chamber of Commerce, Sussex Living Magazine, Sussex Newspapers, Time 24, Travail Employment Group and Wellesley Wealth Advisory.</li>\r\n 	<li>Photography by <a href=\"http://www.jimholden.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Holden</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13692,13693,13694,13695,13696,13697,13698,13699,13700,13701,13702,13703,13704,13705,13706,13707,13708,13709\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Business ‘Stars’ shine at first BHBIZ Awards','','inherit','closed','closed','','13691-revision-v1','','','2017-05-08 12:41:10','2017-05-08 12:41:10','',13691,'http://www.leagraham.com/13691-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13717,9,'2017-05-08 14:09:17','2017-05-08 14:09:17','<h1><strong>‘Winning Workplace’ for Burgess Hill insurers </strong></h1>\r\nBennett Christmas Insurance Brokers scored a victory last week as it took home an award at the inaugural <em>BHBiz Awards,</em> which recognise outstanding achievements in the local business community<em>.</em>\r\n\r\nThe insurance company beat off stiff competition to be named ‘Winning Workplace’ at the event, which was staged by the <em>Burgess Hill Business Parks Association</em> (BHBPA).\r\n\r\nJudges Gordon Reay, Grant Ashley, and Mayor of Burgess Hill Jacqui Landriani said that Bennett Christmas received the accolade due to its recent innovations. The company boasts an exceptionally low staff turnover despite a recent rebranding, and directors have also introduced a Futures Board where younger employees can put forward their own business ideas.\r\n\r\n“We were thrilled to win this award,” said David Christmas, Managing Director. “We’ve won some national insurance awards before but this was special for the entire team because it came from the local business community that we’re so proud to be a part of. We all love working together in the office and I’m glad it shows!”\r\n\r\nThe ‘Winning Workplace’ award was sponsored by Mid Sussex business First Recruitment Services. The event took place at the Amex Community Stadium, home to Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC, on Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\n--end--                  8 May 2017\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13700,13705\"]','‘Winning Workplace’ for Burgess Hill insurers','','publish','closed','open','','winning-workplace-burgess-hill-insurers','','','2017-05-08 14:09:17','2017-05-08 14:09:17','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13717',0,'post','',0),(13718,9,'2017-05-08 14:09:17','2017-05-08 14:09:17','<h1><strong>‘Winning Workplace’ for Burgess Hill insurers </strong></h1>\r\nBennett Christmas Insurance Brokers scored a victory last week as it took home an award at the inaugural <em>BHBiz Awards,</em> which recognise outstanding achievements in the local business community<em>.</em>\r\n\r\nThe insurance company beat off stiff competition to be named ‘Winning Workplace’ at the event, which was staged by the <em>Burgess Hill Business Parks Association</em> (BHBPA).\r\n\r\nJudges Gordon Reay, Grant Ashley, and Mayor of Burgess Hill Jacqui Landriani said that Bennett Christmas received the accolade due to its recent innovations. The company boasts an exceptionally low staff turnover despite a recent rebranding, and directors have also introduced a Futures Board where younger employees can put forward their own business ideas.\r\n\r\n“We were thrilled to win this award,” said David Christmas, Managing Director. “We’ve won some national insurance awards before but this was special for the entire team because it came from the local business community that we’re so proud to be a part of. We all love working together in the office and I’m glad it shows!”\r\n\r\nThe ‘Winning Workplace’ award was sponsored by Mid Sussex business First Recruitment Services. The event took place at the Amex Community Stadium, home to Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC, on Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\n--end--                  8 May 2017\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13700,13705\"]','‘Winning Workplace’ for Burgess Hill insurers','','inherit','closed','closed','','13717-revision-v1','','','2017-05-08 14:09:17','2017-05-08 14:09:17','',13717,'http://www.leagraham.com/13717-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13719,9,'2017-05-09 09:32:10','2017-05-09 09:32:10','<h1><strong>Biking IFA is ‘Charity Champion’</strong></h1>\r\nA local independent financial adviser has been recognised for his exceptional commitment to charity at the inaugural <em>BHBiz Awards.</em>\r\n\r\nMike Oliver, of <em>Mike Oliver Associates,</em> won the ‘Charity Champion’ award at the event, which was hosted by the <em>Burgess Hill Business Parks Association</em> (BHBPA) and highlighted outstanding business accomplishments in the local area.\r\n\r\nJudges Gordon Reay, Grant Ashley, and Mayor of Burgess Hill Jacqui Landriani chose Mike for the award due to his dedicated support of organisations such as the Rotary Club, Dementia Action Alliance, and Chailey Heritage. The award was sponsored by <em>Heights Health &amp; Fitness.</em>\r\n\r\nMike was unable to attend the event as he was taking part in the Brighton2Paris bike ride from Friday 4 to Monday 8 May, for which he was also a sponsor.\r\n\r\n“I am truly humbled to receive this distinction,” said Mike. “I was disappointed I couldn’t be there but the Bike Ride was a fantastic experience and a great chance to raise funds for some worthy causes. Thanks to the BHBPA and the judges for this recognition – it was a lovely surprise.”\r\n\r\nThe <em>BHBiz Awards</em> took place at the Brighton Amex Community Stadium on Friday 5 May.\r\n--end--\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13698\"]','Biking IFA is ‘Charity Champion’','','publish','closed','open','','biking-ifa-charity-champion','','','2017-05-09 11:27:27','2017-05-09 11:27:27','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13719',0,'post','',0),(13720,9,'2017-05-09 09:32:10','2017-05-09 09:32:10','<h1><strong>Biking IFA is ‘Charity Champion’</strong></h1>\r\nA local independent financial adviser has been recognised for his exceptional commitment to charity at the inaugural <em>BHBiz Awards.</em>\r\n\r\nMike Oliver, of <em>Mike Oliver Associates,</em> won the ‘Charity Champion’ award at the event, which was hosted by the <em>Burgess Hill Business Parks Association</em> (BHBPA) and highlighted outstanding business accomplishments in the local area.\r\n\r\nJudges Gordon Reay, Grant Ashley, and Mayor of Burgess Hill Jacqui Landriani chose Mike for the award due to his dedicated support of organisations such as the Rotary Club, Dementia Action Alliance, Alzheimer’s Society, and Chailey Heritage. The award was sponsored by <em>Heights Health &amp; Fitness.</em>\r\n\r\nMike was unable to attend the event as he was taking part in the Brighton2Paris bike ride from Friday 4 to Monday 8 May, for which he was also a sponsor.\r\n\r\n“I am truly humbled to receive this distinction,” said Mike. “I was disappointed I couldn’t be there but the Bike Ride was a fantastic experience and a great chance to raise funds for some worthy causes. Thanks to the BHBPA and the judges for this recognition – it was a lovely surprise.”\r\n\r\nThe <em>BHBiz Awards</em> took place at the Brighton Amex Community Stadium on Friday 5 May.\r\n\r\n--end--\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13698\"]','Biking IFA is ‘Charity Champion’','','inherit','closed','closed','','13719-revision-v1','','','2017-05-09 09:32:10','2017-05-09 09:32:10','',13719,'http://www.leagraham.com/13719-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13721,9,'2017-05-09 10:27:20','2017-05-09 10:27:20','<h1>LOGS’ shop of horrors is no retail therapy!</h1>\r\nThe shopping list for Lewes Old Grammar School’s latest stage production included four oversized ‘talking’ plants and a dentist’s nitrous oxide mask. But if the cast and crew were looking for retail therapy, The Little Shop of Horrors definitely wasn’t the place to find it!\r\n\r\nThe musical schlock horror, featuring a 33-strong line-up from Year 7 and above, proved to be one of the most demanding productions ever staged by the school.\r\n\r\n“The main challenges were teaching three-part harmonies to all the students, some of whom had never been in a musical before; staging it on a relatively small stage, which had to incorporate a street scene <em>and</em> a flower shop; and sourcing endless props, including a dentist\'s mask and talking plants,” said director and music teacher Rachel Munro.\r\n\r\n“Audrey II [the wisecracking hosta with a huge appetite for human flesh] was hired from a place called Little Shop of Hires in Norwich – it was far too difficult to make! But getting the plant operator (Jacob Stammers) to move the plant in time to the voice of Audrey II (Jack Bree) was a whole other ball game. They did a brilliant job, but it did involve Jacob coming to many of the rehearsals and really getting to know Jack\'s lines.”\r\n\r\nIt was the demonic dentist and arch villain Orin played by Sasha Budnik-Grantham, sounding suspiciously like Donald Trump, who stole the show, though.\r\n\r\n“It was Sasha himself who came up with the idea of basing his character on Donald Trump,” said Rachel. “He had the voice nailed by the end of rehearsals and brought the house down.\r\n\r\n“I must admit, this is the part of my job that I enjoy above everything else,” she added. “The journey from learning a few songs in harmony to staging a show with lights, sound and set, plus a professional band, is stressful but hugely rewarding.  And I know I say this every time, but this really was the best bunch of students I have ever worked with! They represent every quality that I always thought LOGS stood for –  kindness, enthusiasm, hard work, humour and, above all, a sense of community, the older ones looking after the younger ones and everybody working together.\r\n\r\n“Sometimes the most life-changing experiences don\'t come from academic achievement but from being part of something that increases your whole confidence as a young person. 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But if the cast and crew were looking for retail therapy, The Little Shop of Horrors definitely wasn’t the place to find it!\r\n\r\nThe musical schlock horror, featuring a 33-strong line-up from Year 7 and above, proved to be one of the most demanding productions ever staged by the school.\r\n\r\n“The main challenges were teaching three-part harmonies to all the students, some of whom had never been in a musical before; staging it on a relatively small stage, which had to incorporate a street scene <em>and</em> a flower shop; and sourcing endless props, including a dentist\'s mask and talking plants,” said director and music teacher Rachel Munro.\r\n\r\n“Audrey II [the wisecracking hosta with a huge appetite for human flesh] was hired from a place called Little Shop of Hires in Norwich – it was far too difficult to make! But getting the plant operator (Jacob Stammers) to move the plant in time to the voice of Audrey II (Jack Bree) was a whole other ball game. They did a brilliant job, but it did involve Jacob coming to many of the rehearsals and really getting to know Jack\'s lines.”\r\n\r\nIt was the demonic dentist and arch villain Orin played by Sasha Budnik-Grantham, sounding suspiciously like Donald Trump, who stole the show, though.\r\n\r\n“Sasha himself who came up with the idea of basing his character on Donald Trump,” said Rachel. “He had the voice nailed by the end of rehearsals and brought the house down.\r\n\r\n“I must admit, this is the part of my job that I enjoy above everything else,” she added. “The journey from learning a few songs in harmony to staging a show with lights, sound and set, plus a professional band, is stressful but hugely rewarding.  And I know I say this every time, but this really was the best bunch of students I have ever worked with! They represent every quality that I always thought LOGS stood for –  kindness, enthusiasm, hard work, humour and, above all, a sense of community, the older ones looking after the younger ones and everybody working together.\r\n\r\n“Sometimes the most life-changing experiences don\'t come from academic achievement but from being part of something that increases your whole confidence as a young person. 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But if the cast and crew were looking for retail therapy, The Little Shop of Horrors definitely wasn’t the place to find it!\r\n\r\nThe musical schlock horror, featuring a 33-strong line-up from Year 7 and above, proved to be one of the most demanding productions ever staged by the school.\r\n\r\n“The main challenges were teaching three-part harmonies to all the students, some of whom had never been in a musical before; staging it on a relatively small stage, which had to incorporate a street scene <em>and</em> a flower shop; and sourcing endless props, including a dentist\'s mask and talking plants,” said director and music teacher Rachel Munro.\r\n\r\n“Audrey II [the wisecracking hosta with a huge appetite for human flesh] was hired from a place called Little Shop of Hires in Norwich – it was far too difficult to make! But getting the plant operator (Jacob Stammers) to move the plant in time to the voice of Audrey II (Jack Bree) was a whole other ball game. 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They represent every quality that I always thought LOGS stood for –  kindness, enthusiasm, hard work, humour and, above all, a sense of community, the older ones looking after the younger ones and everybody working together.\r\n\r\n“Sometimes the most life-changing experiences don\'t come from academic achievement but from being part of something that increases your whole confidence as a young person. I have seen students in this cast blossom and grow in confidence, so they can walk onto the stage and sing and dance as though their lives depended on it.”\r\n\r\n--end--\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13727,13730,13729,13728,13726,13725,13724,13723\"]','LOGS’ shop of horrors is no retail therapy!','','inherit','closed','closed','','13721-revision-v1','','','2017-05-09 10:31:57','2017-05-09 10:31:57','',13721,'http://www.leagraham.com/13721-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13733,9,'2017-05-09 11:05:24','2017-05-09 11:05:24','<h1><strong>Biking IFA is ‘Charity Champion’</strong></h1>\r\nA local independent financial adviser has been recognised for his exceptional commitment to charity at the inaugural <em>BHBiz Awards.</em>\r\n\r\nMike Oliver, of <em>Mike Oliver Associates,</em> won the ‘Charity Champion’ award at the event, which was hosted by the <em>Burgess Hill Business Parks Association</em> (BHBPA) and highlighted outstanding business accomplishments in the local area.\r\n\r\nJudges Gordon Reay, Grant Ashley, and Mayor of Burgess Hill Jacqui Landriani chose Mike for the award due to his dedicated support of organisations such as the Rotary Club, Dementia Action Alliance, and Chailey Heritage. The award was sponsored by <em>Heights Health &amp; Fitness.</em>\r\n\r\nMike was unable to attend the event as he was taking part in the Brighton2Paris bike ride from Friday 4 to Monday 8 May, for which he was also a sponsor.\r\n\r\n“I am truly humbled to receive this distinction,” said Mike. “I was disappointed I couldn’t be there but the Bike Ride was a fantastic experience and a great chance to raise funds for some worthy causes. 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The award was sponsored by <em>Heights Health &amp; Fitness.</em>\r\n\r\nMike was unable to attend the event as he was taking part in the Brighton2Paris bike ride from Friday 4 to Monday 8 May, for which he was also a sponsor.\r\n\r\n“I am truly humbled to receive this distinction,” said Mike. “I was disappointed I couldn’t be there but the Bike Ride was a fantastic experience and a great chance to raise funds for some worthy causes. 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The award was sponsored by <em>Heights Health &amp; Fitness.</em>\r\n\r\nMike was unable to attend the event as he was taking part in the Brighton2Paris bike ride from Friday 4 to Monday 8 May, for which he was also a sponsor.\r\n\r\n“I am truly humbled to receive this distinction,” said Mike. “I was disappointed I couldn’t be there but the Bike Ride was a fantastic experience and a great chance to raise funds for some worthy causes. 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The pseudonym belongs to a young Iranian cartoonist and asylum seeker detained in an Australian refugee rendition camp in Papua New Guinea since 2013.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13737\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"720\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13737 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\" alt=\"Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\', part of the #EatenFish online campaign to free an Iranian cartoonist held in a detentiona centre\" width=\"720\" height=\"254\" /></a> Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\' was put together from all the #AddAFish tweets made by illustrators supporting the #EatenFish online campaign (James\' is swimming top left)[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“My involvement in the Eaten Fish campaign led me to the story of Musa Kart, who is one of many artists, journalists and comedians imprisoned in Turkey,” says James.\r\n\r\n“Of all the journalists imprisoned around the world, approximately one third of them are held in Turkey.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13745\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"632\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13745 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\" alt=\"James was among hundreds of illustrators who responded to the #EatenFish campaign\" width=\"632\" height=\"468\" /></a> James was among hundreds of illustrators to #AddAFish to Twitter\'s #EatenFish campaign[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJames added: “Political cartoonists are sometimes referred to as ‘canaries in the coal mine’ as they are often first to be censored in a repressive regime.\r\n<blockquote><strong><em>\"If an artist is free to mock or chide those in power without fear of reprisal, it is a sign that they are working in a free, democratic society. If not, there is cause for concern.  The fact that cartoonists are among the first to be targeted goes to show the power that cartoons can have.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\nScores of cartoons submitted since the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign launched in March have now been entered into a competition and a shortlist, to be judged by a panel of world-renowned cartoonists. Winners will be announced later this month.\r\n\r\nJames, who was recently admitted as a member of the <a href=\"http://www.ccgb.org.uk/\">Cartoonists’ Club of Great Britain</a> – the UK’s largest and oldest organisation for professional cartoonists – works with a wide variety of private companies and organisations. Among his latest commissions was a series of cartoon illustrations for the <a href=\"http://www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk/all-project.../current-the-career-pathway-programme/\">Damilola Taylor Trust’s Career Pathway Programme</a>, in association with <a href=\"http://lysisfinancial.com/\">Lysis Financial</a>. The programme aims to introduce 18-25 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds to different roles in the banking and financial sector.\r\n\r\nJames’ first book of cartoons, <a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com/product/drawn-history-cartoon-journey-britains-past/\">Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past</a>, was released in late 2016.\r\n\r\n“It’s quite hard finding humour in history while remaining respectful, especially when you’re tackling subjects within living memory, such as the world wars,” says James. “The book generated a lot of interest and led to a number of opportunities to discuss my work - including a personal invitation from a peer to the House of Lords.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12972\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12972\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Drawn From History by James Mellor\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Drawn From History by James Mellor[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past by James Mellor is available to buy from </em><a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com\"><em>www.jamesmellorcreative.com</em></a>\r\n\r\n<em>For more on the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign, click </em><a href=\"https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2017/04/cartoonists-use-drawings-to-demand-the-release-of-colleagues-in-turkey/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=social\"><em>here</em></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Lea Graham cartoonist features in Amnesty International media campaign','','publish','closed','open','','lea-graham-cartoonist-features-amnesty-international-media-campaign','','','2017-08-30 09:18:40','2017-08-30 09:18:40','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13739',0,'post','',0),(13740,9,'2017-05-09 15:06:55','2017-05-09 15:06:55','<h1>LOGS beats path to top in ISA qualifiers</h1>\r\nA record number of students from <a href=\"http://www.logs.uk.com/\">Lewes Old Grammar School</a> will be going for gold this summer as they line up in next month’s <a href=\"http://www.isaschools.org.uk/\">ISA</a> National Athletics finals as part of the London South team.\r\n\r\nTwenty-five young sportsmen and women from Years 7 to 10 qualified for a place at Birmingham’s leading athletics venue, the Alexander Stadium, which is among the front runners to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.\r\n\r\nThe ISA regional trials, held at Norman’s Park in Bromley last week, saw powerful performances from all 36 LOGS competitors with decisive victories for Chloe Kornevall in the 800m and Piper Bull in the shot put. By the end of the day, LOGS’ tally had increased to 13 individual 1<sup>st</sup> places and two relay wins.\r\n\r\n“It was a great achievement all round,” said teacher Hannah Thorpe. “The students really supported and encouraged one another. A number had the benefit of having previously taken part, including our four Year 10 girls, who have made numerous ISA finals. We’re particularly excited about Birmingham this year!”\r\n\r\nFull results:\r\n\r\nYear 7: 1<sup>st</sup> – 100m Jess Powell; shot put Jess Powell; javelin Hector Summers. 2<sup>nd</sup> – 200m Hector Summers; 1500m Stan Pendered;  high Jump Toby Brown; girls and boys relay teams. 3<sup>rd</sup>:1500m Mathilda Pratt.\r\n\r\nYear 8/9 combined: 1<sup>st</sup> – 200m Chloe Kornevall; 800m Chloe Kornevall; high jump Charlotte Richardson; shot put Piper Bull; javelin Anouska Fairhurst; relay girls (Amelia Bioletti, Anouska Fairhurst, Charlotte Richardson, Chloe Kornevall). 2<sup>nd</sup> – 100m Oliver Simonetti; long Jump Oliver Simonett; 800m Freddie Gander; 1500m Atticus Mohapi Dobouny; shot put Rohan Doyle; javelin Rohan Doyle; 800m Piper Bull; hurdles Charlotte Richardson; 400m George Cade. 3rd – boys relay.\r\n\r\nYear 10: 1<sup>st</sup> – 100m Hannah Williams; javelin Hannah Williams; 200m Calysta Morris; long jump Calysta Morris; 1500m Maia Hardman; relay girls (Scarlett fox, Maia Hardman, Calysta Morris, Hannah Williams).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13741,13742\"]','LOGS beats path to top in ISA qualifiers','','publish','closed','open','','logs-beats-path-top-isa-qualifiers','','','2017-08-02 09:41:42','2017-08-02 09:41:42','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13740',0,'post','',0),(13741,9,'2017-05-09 15:05:59','2017-05-09 15:05:59','','IMG_0970','All for one and one for all: 36 students from LOGS took part in the ISA athletics qualifiers','inherit','closed','closed','','img_0970','','','2017-05-09 15:08:10','2017-05-09 15:08:10','',13740,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0970.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13742,9,'2017-05-09 15:06:12','2017-05-09 15:06:12','','IMG_0974','Record achievement: LOGS winners from back left – Hannah Williams, Calysta Morris, Scarlett Fox, Maia Hardman, Hector Summers. 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By the end of the day, LOGS’ tally had increased to 13 individual 1<sup>st</sup> places and two relay wins.\r\n\r\n“It was a great achievement all round,” said teacher Hannah Thorpe. “The students really supported and encouraged one another. A number had the benefit of having previously taken part, including our four Year 10 girls, who have made numerous ISA finals. We’re particularly excited about Birmingham this year!”\r\n\r\nFull results:\r\n\r\nYear 7: 1<sup>st</sup> – 100m Jess Powell; shot put Jess Powell; javelin Hector Summers. 2<sup>nd</sup> – 200m Hector Summers; 1500m Stan Pendered;  high Jump Toby Brown; girls and boys relay teams. 3<sup>rd</sup>:1500m Mathilda Pratt.\r\n\r\nYear 8/9 combined: 1<sup>st</sup> – 200m Chloe Kornevall; 800m Chloe Kornevall; high jump Charlotte Richardson; shot put Piper Bull; javelin Anouska Fairhurst; relay girls (Amelia Bioletti, Anouska Fairhurst, Charlotte Richardson, Chloe Kornevall). 2<sup>nd</sup> – 100m Oliver Simonetti; long Jump Oliver Simonett; 800m Freddie Gander; 1500m Atticus Mohapi Dobouny; shot put Rohan Doyle; javelin Rohan Doyle; 800m Piper Bull; hurdles Charlotte Richardson; 400m George Cade. 3rd – boys relay.\r\n\r\nYear 10: 1<sup>st</sup> – 100m Hannah Williams; javelin Hannah Williams; 200m Calysta Morris; long jump Calysta Morris; 1500m Maia Hardman; relay girls (Scarlett fox, Maia Hardman, Calysta Morris, Hannah Williams).\r\n\r\nPicture captions:\r\n\r\nAll for one and one for all: 36 students from LOGS took part in the ISA athletics qualifiers\r\n\r\nRecord achievement: LOGS winners from back left: Hannah Williams, Calysta Morris, Scarlett Fox, Maia Hardman, Hector Summers; front row\r\n\r\nPiper Bull, Amelia Bioletti, Charlotte Richardson, Chloe Kornevall, Anouska Fairhurst\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13741,13742\"]','LOGS beats path to top in ISA qualifiers','','inherit','closed','closed','','13740-revision-v1','','','2017-05-09 15:06:55','2017-05-09 15:06:55','',13740,'http://www.leagraham.com/13740-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13745,8,'2017-05-09 15:27:44','2017-05-09 15:27:44','','#AddAFish #EatenFish by @JamesDFMellor','James was among hundreds of illustrators who responded to the #EatenFish campaign','inherit','closed','closed','','addafish-eatenfish-by-jamesdfmellor','','','2017-05-09 15:29:02','2017-05-09 15:29:02','',13739,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13746,8,'2017-05-09 15:49:18','2017-05-09 15:49:18','&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn Amnesty International campaign is using LGA cartoonist James Mellor’s work to raise awareness of a media clampdown in Turkey.\r\n\r\nSince last July’s failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government, it’s believed more than 120 journalists have been arrested and at least 156 of the country’s news outlets closed.\r\n\r\nThe media blackout has been widely condemned by democratic leaders while hundreds of cartoonists have supported Amnesty International’s call to #FreeTurkeyMedia.\r\n\r\nAmong those flooding social media channels with politically sharp, sad and funny cartoons was LGA Associate James Mellor, who responded to Amnesty’s plea to post a “solidarity selfie” using the campaign hashtag.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13738\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"579\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FreeTurkeyMedia-campaign-copyright-James-Mellor.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13738 \" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FreeTurkeyMedia-campaign-copyright-James-Mellor-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"James Mellor\'s selfie in response to Amnesty International\'s #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign\" width=\"579\" height=\"373\" /></a> James Mellor\'s selfie in response to Amnesty International\'s #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign[/caption]\r\n\r\n“My cartoons are not usually overtly political,” says James, who was responsible for bringing LGA’s office cat Chloe to life on LGA’s new website when it launched in February.  “I work in the corporate world, promoting and supporting businesses. However, politics and business overlap and, from time to time, my cartoons take a more political slant.\r\n<blockquote><strong><em>“When I take a swipe at a person or institution in power, I have little cause to live in fear afterwards.  But this isn’t the case the world over and I am acutely aware that many do not share in the freedom I have.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\nThrough an online community of artists and cartoonists who regularly share their work online, James became aware of a separate campaign to free ‘Eaten Fish’ earlier this year. The pseudonym belongs to a young Iranian cartoonist and asylum seeker detained in an Australian refugee rendition camp in Papua New Guinea since 2013.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13737\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"720\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13737 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\" alt=\"Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\', part of the #EatenFish online campaign to free an Iranian cartoonist held in a detentiona centre\" width=\"720\" height=\"254\" /></a> Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\' was put together from all the #AddAFish tweets made by illustrators supporting the #EatenFish online campaign (James\' is swimming top left)[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“My involvement in the Eaten Fish campaign led me to the story of Musa Kart, who is one of many artists, journalists and comedians imprisoned in Turkey,” says James.\r\n\r\n“Of all the journalists imprisoned around the world, approximately one third of them are held in Turkey.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13745\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"632\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13745 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\" alt=\"James was among hundreds of illustrators who responded to the #EatenFish campaign\" width=\"632\" height=\"468\" /></a> James was among hundreds of illustrators to #AddAFish to Twitter\'s #EatenFish campaign[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJames added: “Political cartoonists are sometimes referred to as ‘canaries in the coal mine’ as they are often first to be censored in a repressive regime.\r\n<blockquote><strong><em>\"If an artist is free to mock or chide those in power without fear of reprisal, it is a sign that they are working in a free, democratic society. If not, there is cause for concern.  The fact that cartoonists are among the first to be targeted goes to show the power that cartoons can have.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\nScores of cartoons submitted since the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign launched in March have now been entered into a competition and a shortlist, to be judged by a panel of world-renowned cartoonists. Winners will be announced later this month.\r\n\r\nJames, who was recently admitted as a member of the <a href=\"http://www.ccgb.org.uk/\">Cartoonists’ Club of Great Britain</a> – the UK’s largest and oldest organisation for professional cartoonists – works with a wide variety of private companies and organisations. Among his latest commissions was a series of cartoon illustrations for the <a href=\"http://www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk/all-project.../current-the-career-pathway-programme/\">Damilola Taylor Trust’s Career Pathway Programme</a>, in association with <a href=\"http://lysisfinancial.com/\">Lysis Financial</a>. The programme aims to introduce 18-25 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds to different roles in the banking and financial sector.\r\n\r\nJames’ first book of cartoons, <a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com/product/drawn-history-cartoon-journey-britains-past/\">Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past</a>, was released in late 2016.\r\n\r\n“It’s quite hard finding humour in history while remaining respectful, especially when you’re tackling subjects within living memory, such as the world wars,” says James. “The book generated a lot of interest and led to a number of opportunities to discuss my work - including a personal invitation from a peer to the House of Lords.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12972\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12972\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Drawn From History by James Mellor\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Drawn From History by James Mellor[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past by James Mellor is available to buy from </em><a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com\"><em>www.jamesmellorcreative.com</em></a>\r\n\r\n<em>For more on the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign, click </em><a href=\"https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2017/04/cartoonists-use-drawings-to-demand-the-release-of-colleagues-in-turkey/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=social\"><em>here</em></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Lea Graham cartoonist features in Amnesty International media campaign','','inherit','closed','closed','','13739-revision-v1','','','2017-05-09 15:49:18','2017-05-09 15:49:18','',13739,'http://www.leagraham.com/13739-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13748,8,'2017-05-11 09:21:54','2017-05-11 09:21:54','<h1>Lea Graham cartoonist features in Amnesty International media campaign</h1>\r\nAn Amnesty International campaign is using LGA cartoonist James Mellor’s work to raise awareness of a media clampdown in Turkey.\r\n\r\nSince last July’s failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government, it’s believed more than 120 journalists have been arrested and at least 156 of the country’s news outlets closed.\r\n\r\nThe media blackout has been widely condemned by democratic leaders while hundreds of cartoonists have supported Amnesty International’s call to #FreeTurkeyMedia.\r\n\r\nAmong those flooding social media channels with politically sharp, sad and funny cartoons was LGA Associate James Mellor, who responded to Amnesty’s plea to post a “solidarity selfie” using the campaign hashtag.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13738\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"579\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FreeTurkeyMedia-campaign-copyright-James-Mellor.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13738 \" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FreeTurkeyMedia-campaign-copyright-James-Mellor-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"James Mellor\'s selfie in response to Amnesty International\'s #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign\" width=\"579\" height=\"373\" /></a> James Mellor\'s selfie in response to Amnesty International\'s #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign[/caption]\r\n\r\n“My cartoons are not usually overtly political,” says James, who was responsible for bringing LGA’s office cat Chloe to life on LGA’s new website when it launched in February.  “I work in the corporate world, promoting and supporting businesses. However, politics and business overlap and, from time to time, my cartoons take a more political slant.\r\n<blockquote><strong><em>“When I take a swipe at a person or institution in power, I have little cause to live in fear afterwards.  But this isn’t the case the world over and I am acutely aware that many do not share in the freedom I have.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\nThrough an online community of artists and cartoonists who regularly share their work online, James became aware of a separate campaign to free ‘Eaten Fish’ earlier this year. The pseudonym belongs to a young Iranian cartoonist and asylum seeker detained in an Australian refugee rendition camp in Papua New Guinea since 2013.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13737\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"720\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13737 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\" alt=\"Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\', part of the #EatenFish online campaign to free an Iranian cartoonist held in a detentiona centre\" width=\"720\" height=\"254\" /></a> Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\' was put together from all the #AddAFish tweets made by illustrators supporting the #EatenFish online campaign (James\' is swimming top left)[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“My involvement in the Eaten Fish campaign led me to the story of Musa Kart, who is one of many artists, journalists and comedians imprisoned in Turkey,” says James.\r\n\r\n“Of all the journalists imprisoned around the world, approximately one third of them are held in Turkey.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13745\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"632\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13745 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\" alt=\"James was among hundreds of illustrators who responded to the #EatenFish campaign\" width=\"632\" height=\"468\" /></a> James was among hundreds of illustrators to #AddAFish to Twitter\'s #EatenFish campaign[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJames added: “Political cartoonists are sometimes referred to as ‘canaries in the coal mine’ as they are often first to be censored in a repressive regime.\r\n<blockquote><strong><em>\"If an artist is free to mock or chide those in power without fear of reprisal, it is a sign that they are working in a free, democratic society. If not, there is cause for concern.  The fact that cartoonists are among the first to be targeted goes to show the power that cartoons can have.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\nScores of cartoons submitted since the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign launched in March have now been entered into a competition and a shortlist, to be judged by a panel of world-renowned cartoonists. Winners will be announced later this month.\r\n\r\nJames, who was recently admitted as a member of the <a href=\"http://www.ccgb.org.uk/\">Cartoonists’ Club of Great Britain</a> – the UK’s largest and oldest organisation for professional cartoonists – works with a wide variety of private companies and organisations. Among his latest commissions was a series of cartoon illustrations for the <a href=\"http://www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk/all-project.../current-the-career-pathway-programme/\">Damilola Taylor Trust’s Career Pathway Programme</a>, in association with <a href=\"http://lysisfinancial.com/\">Lysis Financial</a>. The programme aims to introduce 18-25 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds to different roles in the banking and financial sector.\r\n\r\nJames’ first book of cartoons, <a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com/product/drawn-history-cartoon-journey-britains-past/\">Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past</a>, was released in late 2016.\r\n\r\n“It’s quite hard finding humour in history while remaining respectful, especially when you’re tackling subjects within living memory, such as the world wars,” says James. “The book generated a lot of interest and led to a number of opportunities to discuss my work - including a personal invitation from a peer to the House of Lords.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12972\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12972\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Drawn From History by James Mellor\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Drawn From History by James Mellor[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past by James Mellor is available to buy from </em><a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com\"><em>www.jamesmellorcreative.com</em></a>\r\n\r\n<em>For more on the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign, click </em><a href=\"https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2017/04/cartoonists-use-drawings-to-demand-the-release-of-colleagues-in-turkey/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=social\"><em>here</em></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','closed','','13739-autosave-v1','','','2017-05-11 09:21:54','2017-05-11 09:21:54','',13739,'http://www.leagraham.com/13739-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13749,8,'2017-05-09 16:57:48','2017-05-09 16:57:48','','YELLOW: RGB (Web Use) .png file','','inherit','closed','closed','','yellow-rgb-web-use-png-file','','','2017-05-09 16:57:48','2017-05-09 16:57:48','',13739,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Amnesty-International-YELLOW_RGB_Web_Use.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(13750,8,'2017-05-09 17:11:42','2017-05-09 17:11:42','','Amnesty International USE THIS YELLOW_RGB_Web_Use','','inherit','closed','closed','','amnesty-international-use-this-yellow_rgb_web_use','','','2017-05-09 17:11:42','2017-05-09 17:11:42','',13739,'http://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Amnesty-International-USE-THIS-YELLOW_RGB_Web_Use.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(13751,8,'2017-05-09 17:17:00','2017-05-09 17:17:00','An Amnesty International campaign is using LGA cartoonist James Mellor’s work to raise awareness of a media clampdown in Turkey.\r\n\r\nSince last July’s failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government, it’s believed more than 120 journalists have been arrested and at least 156 of the country’s news outlets closed.\r\n\r\nThe media blackout has been widely condemned by democratic leaders while hundreds of cartoonists have supported Amnesty International’s call to #FreeTurkeyMedia.\r\n\r\nAmong those flooding social media channels with politically sharp, sad and funny cartoons was LGA Associate James Mellor, who responded to Amnesty’s plea to post a “solidarity selfie” using the campaign hashtag.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13738\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"579\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FreeTurkeyMedia-campaign-copyright-James-Mellor.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13738 \" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FreeTurkeyMedia-campaign-copyright-James-Mellor-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"James Mellor\'s selfie in response to Amnesty International\'s #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign\" width=\"579\" height=\"373\" /></a> James Mellor\'s selfie in response to Amnesty International\'s #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign[/caption]\r\n\r\n“My cartoons are not usually overtly political,” says James, who was responsible for bringing LGA’s office cat Chloe to life on LGA’s new website when it launched in February.  “I work in the corporate world, promoting and supporting businesses. However, politics and business overlap and, from time to time, my cartoons take a more political slant.\r\n<blockquote><strong><em>“When I take a swipe at a person or institution in power, I have little cause to live in fear afterwards.  But this isn’t the case the world over and I am acutely aware that many do not share in the freedom I have.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\nThrough an online community of artists and cartoonists who regularly share their work online, James became aware of a separate campaign to free ‘Eaten Fish’ earlier this year. The pseudonym belongs to a young Iranian cartoonist and asylum seeker detained in an Australian refugee rendition camp in Papua New Guinea since 2013.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13737\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"720\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13737 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\" alt=\"Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\', part of the #EatenFish online campaign to free an Iranian cartoonist held in a detentiona centre\" width=\"720\" height=\"254\" /></a> Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\' was put together from all the #AddAFish tweets made by illustrators supporting the #EatenFish online campaign (James\' is swimming top left)[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“My involvement in the Eaten Fish campaign led me to the story of Musa Kart, who is one of many artists, journalists and comedians imprisoned in Turkey,” says James.\r\n\r\n“Of all the journalists imprisoned around the world, approximately one third of them are held in Turkey.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13745\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"632\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13745 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\" alt=\"James was among hundreds of illustrators who responded to the #EatenFish campaign\" width=\"632\" height=\"468\" /></a> James was among hundreds of illustrators to #AddAFish to Twitter\'s #EatenFish campaign[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJames added: “Political cartoonists are sometimes referred to as ‘canaries in the coal mine’ as they are often first to be censored in a repressive regime.\r\n<blockquote><strong><em>\"If an artist is free to mock or chide those in power without fear of reprisal, it is a sign that they are working in a free, democratic society. If not, there is cause for concern.  The fact that cartoonists are among the first to be targeted goes to show the power that cartoons can have.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\nScores of cartoons submitted since the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign launched in March have now been entered into a competition and a shortlist, to be judged by a panel of world-renowned cartoonists. Winners will be announced later this month.\r\n\r\nJames, who was recently admitted as a member of the <a href=\"http://www.ccgb.org.uk/\">Cartoonists’ Club of Great Britain</a> – the UK’s largest and oldest organisation for professional cartoonists – works with a wide variety of private companies and organisations. Among his latest commissions was a series of cartoon illustrations for the <a href=\"http://www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk/all-project.../current-the-career-pathway-programme/\">Damilola Taylor Trust’s Career Pathway Programme</a>, in association with <a href=\"http://lysisfinancial.com/\">Lysis Financial</a>. The programme aims to introduce 18-25 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds to different roles in the banking and financial sector.\r\n\r\nJames’ first book of cartoons, <a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com/product/drawn-history-cartoon-journey-britains-past/\">Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past</a>, was released in late 2016.\r\n\r\n“It’s quite hard finding humour in history while remaining respectful, especially when you’re tackling subjects within living memory, such as the world wars,” says James. “The book generated a lot of interest and led to a number of opportunities to discuss my work - including a personal invitation from a peer to the House of Lords.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12972\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12972\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Drawn From History by James Mellor\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Drawn From History by James Mellor[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past by James Mellor is available to buy from </em><a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com\"><em>www.jamesmellorcreative.com</em></a>\r\n\r\n<em>For more on the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign, click </em><a href=\"https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2017/04/cartoonists-use-drawings-to-demand-the-release-of-colleagues-in-turkey/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=social\"><em>here</em></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Lea Graham cartoonist features in Amnesty International media campaign','','inherit','closed','closed','','13739-revision-v1','','','2017-05-09 17:17:00','2017-05-09 17:17:00','',13739,'http://www.leagraham.com/13739-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13752,8,'2017-05-11 09:12:07','2017-05-11 09:12:07','<h1>LOGS beats path to top in ISA qualifiers</h1>\nA record number of students from <a href=\"http://www.logs.uk.com/\">Lewes Old Grammar School</a> will be going for gold this summer as they line up in next month’s <a href=\"http://www.isaschools.org.uk/\">ISA</a> National Athletics finals as part of the London South team.\n\nTwenty-five young sportsmen and women from Years 7 to 10 qualified for a place at Birmingham’s leading athletics venue, the Alexander Stadium, which is among the front runners to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.\n\nThe ISA regional trials, held at Norman’s Park in Bromley last week, saw powerful performances from all 36 LOGS competitors with decisive victories for Chloe Kornevall in the 800m and Piper Bull in the shot put. By the end of the day, LOGS’ tally had increased to 13 individual 1<sup>st</sup> places and two relay wins.\n\n“It was a great achievement all round,” said teacher Hannah Thorpe. “The students really supported and encouraged one another. A number had the benefit of having previously taken part, including our four Year 10 girls, who have made numerous ISA finals. We’re particularly excited about Birmingham this year!”\n\nFull results:\n\nYear 7: 1<sup>st</sup> – 100m Jess Powell; shot put Jess Powell; javelin Hector Summers. 2<sup>nd</sup> – 200m Hector Summers; 1500m Stan Pendered;  high Jump Toby Brown; girls and boys relay teams. 3<sup>rd</sup>:1500m Mathilda Pratt.\n\nYear 8/9 combined: 1<sup>st</sup> – 200m Chloe Kornevall; 800m Chloe Kornevall; high jump Charlotte Richardson; shot put Piper Bull; javelin Anouska Fairhurst; relay girls (Amelia Bioletti, Anouska Fairhurst, Charlotte Richardson, Chloe Kornevall). 2<sup>nd</sup> – 100m Oliver Simonetti; long Jump Oliver Simonett; 800m Freddie Gander; 1500m Atticus Mohapi Dobouny; shot put Rohan Doyle; javelin Rohan Doyle; 800m Piper Bull; hurdles Charlotte Richardson; 400m George Cade. 3rd – boys relay.\n\nYear 10: 1<sup>st</sup> – 100m Hannah Williams; javelin Hannah Williams; 200m Calysta Morris; long jump Calysta Morris; 1500m Maia Hardman; relay girls (Scarlett fox, Maia Hardman, Calysta Morris, Hannah Williams).\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13741,13742\"]','LOGS beats path to top in ISA qualifiers','','inherit','closed','closed','','13740-autosave-v1','','','2017-05-11 09:12:07','2017-05-11 09:12:07','',13740,'http://www.leagraham.com/13740-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13753,8,'2017-05-11 09:17:52','2017-05-11 09:17:52','<h1>LOGS beats path to top in ISA qualifiers</h1>\r\nA record number of students from <a href=\"http://www.logs.uk.com/\">Lewes Old Grammar School</a> will be going for gold this summer as they line up in next month’s <a href=\"http://www.isaschools.org.uk/\">ISA</a> National Athletics finals as part of the London South team.\r\n\r\nTwenty-five young sportsmen and women from Years 7 to 10 qualified for a place at Birmingham’s leading athletics venue, the Alexander Stadium, which is among the front runners to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.\r\n\r\nThe ISA regional trials, held at Norman’s Park in Bromley last week, saw powerful performances from all 36 LOGS competitors with decisive victories for Chloe Kornevall in the 800m and Piper Bull in the shot put. By the end of the day, LOGS’ tally had increased to 13 individual 1<sup>st</sup> places and two relay wins.\r\n\r\n“It was a great achievement all round,” said teacher Hannah Thorpe. “The students really supported and encouraged one another. A number had the benefit of having previously taken part, including our four Year 10 girls, who have made numerous ISA finals. We’re particularly excited about Birmingham this year!”\r\n\r\nFull results:\r\n\r\nYear 7: 1<sup>st</sup> – 100m Jess Powell; shot put Jess Powell; javelin Hector Summers. 2<sup>nd</sup> – 200m Hector Summers; 1500m Stan Pendered;  high Jump Toby Brown; girls and boys relay teams. 3<sup>rd</sup>:1500m Mathilda Pratt.\r\n\r\nYear 8/9 combined: 1<sup>st</sup> – 200m Chloe Kornevall; 800m Chloe Kornevall; high jump Charlotte Richardson; shot put Piper Bull; javelin Anouska Fairhurst; relay girls (Amelia Bioletti, Anouska Fairhurst, Charlotte Richardson, Chloe Kornevall). 2<sup>nd</sup> – 100m Oliver Simonetti; long Jump Oliver Simonett; 800m Freddie Gander; 1500m Atticus Mohapi Dobouny; shot put Rohan Doyle; javelin Rohan Doyle; 800m Piper Bull; hurdles Charlotte Richardson; 400m George Cade. 3rd – boys relay.\r\n\r\nYear 10: 1<sup>st</sup> – 100m Hannah Williams; javelin Hannah Williams; 200m Calysta Morris; long jump Calysta Morris; 1500m Maia Hardman; relay girls (Scarlett fox, Maia Hardman, Calysta Morris, Hannah Williams).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"6\" ids=\"13741,13742\"]','LOGS beats path to top in ISA qualifiers','','inherit','closed','closed','','13740-revision-v1','','','2017-05-11 09:17:52','2017-05-11 09:17:52','',13740,'http://www.leagraham.com/13740-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13754,8,'2017-05-11 09:22:35','2017-05-11 09:22:35','<h1>Lea Graham cartoonist features in Amnesty International media campaign</h1>\r\nAn Amnesty International campaign is using LGA cartoonist James Mellor’s work to raise awareness of a media clampdown in Turkey.\r\n\r\nSince last July’s failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government, it’s believed more than 120 journalists have been arrested and at least 156 of the country’s news outlets closed.\r\n\r\nThe media blackout has been widely condemned by democratic leaders while hundreds of cartoonists have supported Amnesty International’s call to #FreeTurkeyMedia.\r\n\r\nAmong those flooding social media channels with politically sharp, sad and funny cartoons was LGA Associate James Mellor, who responded to Amnesty’s plea to post a “solidarity selfie” using the campaign hashtag.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13738\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"579\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FreeTurkeyMedia-campaign-copyright-James-Mellor.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13738 \" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FreeTurkeyMedia-campaign-copyright-James-Mellor-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"James Mellor\'s selfie in response to Amnesty International\'s #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign\" width=\"579\" height=\"373\" /></a> James Mellor\'s selfie in response to Amnesty International\'s #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign[/caption]\r\n\r\n“My cartoons are not usually overtly political,” says James, who was responsible for bringing LGA’s office cat Chloe to life on LGA’s new website when it launched in February.  “I work in the corporate world, promoting and supporting businesses. However, politics and business overlap and, from time to time, my cartoons take a more political slant.\r\n<blockquote><strong><em>“When I take a swipe at a person or institution in power, I have little cause to live in fear afterwards.  But this isn’t the case the world over and I am acutely aware that many do not share in the freedom I have.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\nThrough an online community of artists and cartoonists who regularly share their work online, James became aware of a separate campaign to free ‘Eaten Fish’ earlier this year. The pseudonym belongs to a young Iranian cartoonist and asylum seeker detained in an Australian refugee rendition camp in Papua New Guinea since 2013.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13737\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"720\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13737 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EatenFish-cartoon-copyright-Glenn-Marshall.jpg\" alt=\"Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\', part of the #EatenFish online campaign to free an Iranian cartoonist held in a detentiona centre\" width=\"720\" height=\"254\" /></a> Cartoonist Glenn Marshall\'s \'Shoal\' was put together from all the #AddAFish tweets made by illustrators supporting the #EatenFish online campaign (James\' is swimming top left)[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“My involvement in the Eaten Fish campaign led me to the story of Musa Kart, who is one of many artists, journalists and comedians imprisoned in Turkey,” says James.\r\n\r\n“Of all the journalists imprisoned around the world, approximately one third of them are held in Turkey.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13745\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"632\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13745 size-full\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AddAFish-EatenFish-by-@JamesDFMellor.jpg\" alt=\"James was among hundreds of illustrators who responded to the #EatenFish campaign\" width=\"632\" height=\"468\" /></a> James was among hundreds of illustrators to #AddAFish to Twitter\'s #EatenFish campaign[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJames added: “Political cartoonists are sometimes referred to as ‘canaries in the coal mine’ as they are often first to be censored in a repressive regime.\r\n<blockquote><strong><em>\"If an artist is free to mock or chide those in power without fear of reprisal, it is a sign that they are working in a free, democratic society. If not, there is cause for concern.  The fact that cartoonists are among the first to be targeted goes to show the power that cartoons can have.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\nScores of cartoons submitted since the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign launched in March have now been entered into a competition and a shortlist, to be judged by a panel of world-renowned cartoonists. Winners will be announced later this month.\r\n\r\nJames, who was recently admitted as a member of the <a href=\"http://www.ccgb.org.uk/\">Cartoonists’ Club of Great Britain</a> – the UK’s largest and oldest organisation for professional cartoonists – works with a wide variety of private companies and organisations. Among his latest commissions was a series of cartoon illustrations for the <a href=\"http://www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk/all-project.../current-the-career-pathway-programme/\">Damilola Taylor Trust’s Career Pathway Programme</a>, in association with <a href=\"http://lysisfinancial.com/\">Lysis Financial</a>. The programme aims to introduce 18-25 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds to different roles in the banking and financial sector.\r\n\r\nJames’ first book of cartoons, <a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com/product/drawn-history-cartoon-journey-britains-past/\">Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past</a>, was released in late 2016.\r\n\r\n“It’s quite hard finding humour in history while remaining respectful, especially when you’re tackling subjects within living memory, such as the world wars,” says James. “The book generated a lot of interest and led to a number of opportunities to discuss my work - including a personal invitation from a peer to the House of Lords.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12972\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-12972\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DFHfrontcover-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Drawn From History by James Mellor\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Drawn From History by James Mellor[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Drawn From History – A Cartoon Journey Through Britain’s Past by James Mellor is available to buy from </em><a href=\"http://www.jamesmellorcreative.com\"><em>www.jamesmellorcreative.com</em></a>\r\n\r\n<em>For more on the #FreeTurkeyMedia campaign, click </em><a href=\"https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2017/04/cartoonists-use-drawings-to-demand-the-release-of-colleagues-in-turkey/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=social\"><em>here</em></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','closed','','13739-revision-v1','','','2017-05-11 09:22:35','2017-05-11 09:22:35','',13739,'http://www.leagraham.com/13739-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13755,8,'2017-05-12 11:21:30','2017-05-12 11:21:30','<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422078\"><span class=\"aQJ\">11/05/2017</span></span>: Chance to Exhibit and Win Cash Prize through Pitch Perfect Company Showcase Opportunity - Deadline Imminent\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63780&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140191000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFGdu9zJfWSMNxn2Lmj4sBUqC03kw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63780</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422079\"><span class=\"aQJ\">11/05/2017</span></span>: Launch of Pilot Project Call for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Global\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63789&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFmWBXCXBcQWROASXIgXvouBpUN6g\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63789</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422080\"><span class=\"aQJ\">11/05/2017</span></span>: Launch of the Writer Producer Fund - First 2017 Round\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63784&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGRH8qRUp1ZOJg7BnKrOHOGxs2Icg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63784</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422081\"><span class=\"aQJ\">10/05/2017</span></span>: Eurostars-2 Open for Registration\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63765&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGt-5poK-ekgelzm-21Id4xt5y-gw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63765</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422082\"><span class=\"aQJ\">10/05/2017</span></span>: IUK Launches Design Foundations 2017 Funding Competition: Round Two\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63767\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63767&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFZQE4pVCMq770og_KHqUQC9TA0vQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63767</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422083\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) - Second Set of 2017 Calls Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63713&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNENhm34xoCFbmqBlIVTM0uVbeyjHg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63713</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422084\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Investment Accelerator Pilot Launched: Offering Support for Early Stage Feasibility Studies\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63722&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFWrO6wzmZHx7V40NevJZH_JezB3g\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63722</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422085\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Launch of 2017 Formations Company Entrepreneur Award for UK Start-ups\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63715&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHWA5GnHZrRT8eARFn_5bEzy1M_uQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63715</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422086\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Manufacturing and Materials Innovation Competition Round Three Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63726&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140193000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGwq1Tp-hp75oNWjnnwxvJfXtfJ5A\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63726</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422087\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Open Call for Strengthening Regional Cooperation in the Area of EU Fisheries Data Collection\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63734&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140193000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFQEbuwWfyqUvija9CIDVrcp8-7Vw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63734</a>\r\n\r\n05/05/2017: Npower Super Powered Business Competition Supports Growth of UK SMEs\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63703\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63703&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140193000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHfSkghIgo0aoJ_-alcpCW0pqZyZw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63703</a>','Funding alert: w/c 12/05/17','','publish','closed','open','','funding-alert-wc-120517','','','2017-05-12 11:21:30','2017-05-12 11:21:30','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13755',0,'post','',0),(13756,8,'2017-05-12 11:21:30','2017-05-12 11:21:30','<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422078\"><span class=\"aQJ\">11/05/2017</span></span>: Chance to Exhibit and Win Cash Prize through Pitch Perfect Company Showcase Opportunity - Deadline Imminent\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63780&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140191000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFGdu9zJfWSMNxn2Lmj4sBUqC03kw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63780</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422079\"><span class=\"aQJ\">11/05/2017</span></span>: Launch of Pilot Project Call for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Global\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63789&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFmWBXCXBcQWROASXIgXvouBpUN6g\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63789</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422080\"><span class=\"aQJ\">11/05/2017</span></span>: Launch of the Writer Producer Fund - First 2017 Round\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63784&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGRH8qRUp1ZOJg7BnKrOHOGxs2Icg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63784</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422081\"><span class=\"aQJ\">10/05/2017</span></span>: Eurostars-2 Open for Registration\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63765&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGt-5poK-ekgelzm-21Id4xt5y-gw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63765</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422082\"><span class=\"aQJ\">10/05/2017</span></span>: IUK Launches Design Foundations 2017 Funding Competition: Round Two\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63767\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63767&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFZQE4pVCMq770og_KHqUQC9TA0vQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63767</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422083\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) - Second Set of 2017 Calls Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63713&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNENhm34xoCFbmqBlIVTM0uVbeyjHg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63713</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422084\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Investment Accelerator Pilot Launched: Offering Support for Early Stage Feasibility Studies\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63722&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFWrO6wzmZHx7V40NevJZH_JezB3g\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63722</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422085\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Launch of 2017 Formations Company Entrepreneur Award for UK Start-ups\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63715&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140192000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHWA5GnHZrRT8eARFn_5bEzy1M_uQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63715</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422086\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Manufacturing and Materials Innovation Competition Round Three Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63726&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140193000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGwq1Tp-hp75oNWjnnwxvJfXtfJ5A\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63726</a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1010422087\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08/05/2017</span></span>: Open Call for Strengthening Regional Cooperation in the Area of EU Fisheries Data Collection\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63734&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140193000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFQEbuwWfyqUvija9CIDVrcp8-7Vw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63734</a>\r\n\r\n05/05/2017: Npower Super Powered Business Competition Supports Growth of UK SMEs\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63703\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63703&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1494665140193000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHfSkghIgo0aoJ_-alcpCW0pqZyZw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63703</a>','Funding alert: w/c 12/05/17','','inherit','closed','closed','','13755-revision-v1','','','2017-05-12 11:21:30','2017-05-12 11:21:30','',13755,'http://www.leagraham.com/13755-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13757,8,'2017-05-16 09:11:15','2017-05-16 09:11:15','<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13759 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"459\" /></a>\r\n<h1>Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to the success of your business</h1>\r\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\r\n\r\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\r\n\r\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\r\n\r\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\r\n\r\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\r\n\r\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to the success of your business','','publish','closed','open','','mentor-business','','','2017-05-22 12:45:09','2017-05-22 12:45:09','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13757',0,'post','',1),(13758,8,'2017-05-16 08:05:29','2017-05-16 08:05:29','&nbsp;\r\n<h1>Someone to watch over you... why mentors are so important in business</h1>\r\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\r\n\r\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\r\n\r\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\r\n\r\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. 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Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\r\n\r\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\r\n\r\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','','','inherit','closed','closed','','13757-revision-v1','','','2017-05-16 09:05:31','2017-05-16 09:05:31','',13757,'http://www.leagraham.com/13757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13761,8,'2017-05-16 09:11:15','2017-05-16 09:11:15','<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13759 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"593\" height=\"478\" /></a>\r\n<h1>Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to your business</h1>\r\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\r\n\r\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\r\n\r\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\r\n\r\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\r\n\r\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\r\n\r\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','','','inherit','closed','closed','','13757-revision-v1','','','2017-05-16 09:11:15','2017-05-16 09:11:15','',13757,'http://www.leagraham.com/13757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13762,8,'2017-05-16 09:32:37','2017-05-16 09:32:37','<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13759 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"459\" /></a>\n<h1>Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to the success of your business</h1>\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\n\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\n\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\n\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\n\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\n\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\n\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\n\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\n\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\n\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','','','inherit','closed','closed','','13757-autosave-v1','','','2017-05-16 09:32:37','2017-05-16 09:32:37','',13757,'http://www.leagraham.com/13757-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13763,8,'2017-05-16 09:13:00','2017-05-16 09:13:00','<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13759 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"593\" height=\"478\" /></a>\r\n<h1>Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to your business</h1>\r\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\r\n\r\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\r\n\r\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\r\n\r\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\r\n\r\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\r\n\r\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','Someone to watch over you... why mentors are so important to your business','','inherit','closed','closed','','13757-revision-v1','','','2017-05-16 09:13:00','2017-05-16 09:13:00','',13757,'http://www.leagraham.com/13757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13764,8,'2017-05-16 09:14:31','2017-05-16 09:14:31','<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13759\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" /></a>\r\n<h1>Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to your business</h1>\r\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\r\n\r\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\r\n\r\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\r\n\r\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\r\n\r\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\r\n\r\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','Someone to watch over you... why mentors are so important to your business','','inherit','closed','closed','','13757-revision-v1','','','2017-05-16 09:14:31','2017-05-16 09:14:31','',13757,'http://www.leagraham.com/13757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13765,8,'2017-05-16 09:15:47','2017-05-16 09:15:47','<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13759\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" /></a>\r\n<h1>Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to your business</h1>\r\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\r\n\r\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\r\n\r\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\r\n\r\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\r\n\r\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\r\n\r\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to your business','','inherit','closed','closed','','13757-revision-v1','','','2017-05-16 09:15:47','2017-05-16 09:15:47','',13757,'http://www.leagraham.com/13757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13766,8,'2017-05-16 09:21:23','2017-05-16 09:21:23','<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13759 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"460\" /></a>\r\n<h1>Someone to watch over me...\r\nwhy mentors are so important\r\nto your business</h1>\r\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\r\n\r\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\r\n\r\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\r\n\r\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\r\n\r\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\r\n\r\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','','','inherit','closed','closed','','13757-revision-v1','','','2017-05-16 09:21:23','2017-05-16 09:21:23','',13757,'http://www.leagraham.com/13757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13767,8,'2017-05-16 09:31:22','2017-05-16 09:31:22','<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13759\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" /></a>\r\n<h1>Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to your business</h1>\r\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\r\n\r\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\r\n\r\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\r\n\r\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\r\n\r\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\r\n\r\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to your business','','inherit','closed','closed','','13757-revision-v1','','','2017-05-16 09:31:22','2017-05-16 09:31:22','',13757,'http://www.leagraham.com/13757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13768,8,'2017-05-16 09:34:31','2017-05-16 09:34:31','<a href=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-13759 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.leagraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Work-aerial-view-office-desk-two-peeps-e1494925493421-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"459\" /></a>\r\n<h1>Someone to watch over me... why mentors are so important to the success of your business</h1>\r\nWould you drive a car without first taking a driving lesson or workout in a gym without having an induction? Did you ride a bike for the first time without having someone there to watch you?\r\n\r\nIt’s common sense that beginners need a little guidance before they can become experts. The same rule applies to business. That’s why mentoring is a no-brainer.\r\n\r\nHaving run a PR &amp; marketing company for more than three decades, I know that business has its ups and downs. It’s been more than two years since I first heard about <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">ViewVo</a> but I have watched the company develop with great interest because its ethos makes complete sense to me. No matter who you are, no matter what your business is, having someone to mentor you could be the difference between success and failure for an SME.\r\n\r\nThat may mean having someone to support you as you make those first tentative steps on your new path, or perhaps it might mean having someone to encourage and inspire you later on in your journey. Either way, it’s an enormous asset to have a guiding hand – someone who you can lean and rely on when you need to, and importantly, someone to be accountable to as well.\r\n\r\nAfter all, studies show that people lose more weight and see more progress if they have a buddy. We’re also more likely to stick to a diet if someone else comes along for the ride. Think about it - business is all about networking with other people, and so mentoring is just an extension of that dynamic.\r\n\r\nThese were the thoughts that went through my mind after Lucy Standing from ViewVo approached me to be a mentor. I’ve had some outstanding work experience candidates over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on to mentor them in their chosen careers. It’s hugely interesting, but also incredibly rewarding – I often say that I learn as much from my mentee as they learn from me.\r\n\r\nUltimately, mentoring for me is about trying to make a small contribution. Thirty-one years ago, when I set up LGA, I was fortunate to not only have an excellent business adviser, but also two highly experienced PR professionals who took me under their wing. They guided me and gave me precisely the right no-nonsense advice that has stayed with me over the years. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but I’m sure they would be proud that I’ve followed their words of wisdom and have survived so long in an industry that bears no relation to the one I started in, back in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nI still have two business mentors I meet up with at least twice a year and it’s reassuring to be able to call them if faced with a decision that is hard to make alone. They offer complementary skills and I’m pleased to call them dear, trusted friends. They’re taking me out for a posh afternoon tea to celebrate my milestone birthday shortly!\r\n\r\nIf I can offer just one piece of advice to anyone starting out in business, it’s: “Find a mentor who will keep you on the straight and narrow; someone who is inspirational and will help you achieve your aspirations; who will act as a friend who you can laugh with but will also provide a shoulder to cry on as and when needed; and someone to help monitor your progress.”\r\n\r\n<em>This blog was originally published at <a href=\"http://www.viewvo.com\">www.viewvo.com</a></em>','','','inherit','closed','closed','','13757-revision-v1','','','2017-05-16 09:34:31','2017-05-16 09:34:31','',13757,'http://www.leagraham.com/13757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(13769,8,'2017-05-22 10:03:13','2017-05-22 10:03:13','18/05/2017: European Museum of the Year Award - 2018 Call Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63881&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405098000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFXwuGeqt88tP7sIsxpr07ae3Wfuw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63881</a>\r\n\r\n18/05/2017: Launch of $2 Million New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize (Worldwide)\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63883&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405098000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHf5xITosp9T2PHvB_k9dh1rFb7xA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63883</a>\r\n\r\n18/05/2017: Lean in Europe Programme - September Visit Open to Applications\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63884&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405098000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH6URxXKyjJlV6QkncPuKjJyDZDng\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63884</a>\r\n\r\n17/05/2017: John Brabourne Awards Accepting Applications from Up-and-Coming Talent\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63866&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405098000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEkpAXXEDOcrNUBgmoNAxrCpS34vg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63866</a>\r\n\r\n16/05/2017: 2018 Natura 2000 Award Open to Entries\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63841&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405099000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFo0fBHW2-AF3-5BwgjQVLRwmjaLQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63841</a>\r\n\r\n16/05/2017: European Research Council (ERC) - Advanced Grants Call Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63836\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63836&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405099000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFi_c-9B4BOCCB0yvyKBbMryb2RIg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63836</a>','Funding alert: w/c 19/05/17','','publish','closed','open','','funding-alert-wc-190517','','','2017-05-22 10:03:13','2017-05-22 10:03:13','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13769',0,'post','',0),(13771,9,'2017-05-22 10:19:59','2017-05-22 10:19:59','<h1><strong>NHS ransomeware attack is red flag for business, warns Mid-Sussex insurance expert</strong></h1>\r\nThe NHS ransomware attack should be seen as a wake up call for businesses to train staff in basic cyber security, irrespective of their sector or size, a leading mid-Sussex insurance consultant said today (Tuesday).\r\n\r\nWithin hours of the WannaCry malware being detonated on Friday, hospitals and GP surgeries were reporting cancellations and delays. By the close of the weekend more than 200,000 machines in 150 countries had been crippled.\r\n\r\n“Although the scale of this single ransomware attack on a high-profile public service is more serious than anything we’ve witnessed before, such incidents are more common than many businesses realise and the numbers are growing,” said Bennett Christmas CEO Mark Bennett. “We’ve seen SMEs of all sizes affected by similar cyber attacks . It’s devastating for a massive organisation like the NHS - you can imagine how it can cripple a small firm.”\r\n\r\nAccording to recent analysis from <a href=\"http://www.beaming.biz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beaming</a>, the average UK SME suffered more than 1,000 cyber assaults on its firewall every day in 2016.\r\n\r\n“But there has also been a steady rise in attacks that take place in front of the firewall and there’s a limit to how far they can be contained and prevented by technology – and the criminals know it,” said Mark.\r\n\r\n“Your first and best defence against these cyber crimes is your own staff. It comes down to individuals within your organisation knowing how to spot something that looks suspicious, such as an attachment in an email, and knowing not to touch it.”\r\n\r\nBennett Christmas has been highlighting the need for cyber security protection and insurance for businesses as part of a risk reduction programme that could save thousands in lost business, data retrieval and potential claims against SMEs.\r\n\r\n“Building a ‘human firewall’ is something we’ve been encouraging clients to do for some time, using a combined risk assessment and education tool called CyberAMI,” said Mark. “We believe cyber security training in the workplace should be as routinely delivered as health and safety and first aid.”\r\n\r\n…end…\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','NHS ransomeware attack is red flag for business, warns Mid-Sussex insurance expert','','publish','closed','open','','nhs-ransomeware-attack-red-flag-business-warns-mid-sussex-insurance-expert','','','2017-05-22 12:42:34','2017-05-22 12:42:34','',0,'http://www.leagraham.com/?p=13771',0,'post','',0),(13772,8,'2017-05-22 10:03:13','2017-05-22 10:03:13','18/05/2017: European Museum of the Year Award - 2018 Call Open\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63881&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405098000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFXwuGeqt88tP7sIsxpr07ae3Wfuw\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63881</a>\r\n\r\n18/05/2017: Launch of $2 Million New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize (Worldwide)\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63883&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405098000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHf5xITosp9T2PHvB_k9dh1rFb7xA\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63883</a>\r\n\r\n18/05/2017: Lean in Europe Programme - September Visit Open to Applications\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63884&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405098000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH6URxXKyjJlV6QkncPuKjJyDZDng\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63884</a>\r\n\r\n17/05/2017: John Brabourne Awards Accepting Applications from Up-and-Coming Talent\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63866&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405098000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEkpAXXEDOcrNUBgmoNAxrCpS34vg\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63866</a>\r\n\r\n16/05/2017: 2018 Natura 2000 Award Open to Entries\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/eastridingbusiness/Launch/News/dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a17816a/GRUKBP3!N63841&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495527405099000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFo0fBHW2-AF3-5BwgjQVLRwmjaLQ\">http://www.idoxopen4business.<wbr />co.uk/eastridingbusiness/<wbr />Launch/News/<wbr />dd4920c2f335460fa1a9e9e74a1781<wbr />6a/GRUKBP3!N63841</a>\r\n\r\n16/05/2017: European Research Council (ERC) - 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By the close of the weekend more than 200,000 machines in 150 countries had been crippled.\r\n\r\n“Although the scale of this single ransomware attack on a high-profile public service is more serious than anything we’ve witnessed before, such incidents are more common than many businesses realise and the numbers are growing,” said Bennett Christmas CEO Mark Bennett. “We’ve seen SMEs of all sizes affected by similar cyber attacks . It’s devastating for a massive organisation like the NHS - you can imagine how it can cripple a small firm.”\r\n\r\nAccording to recent analysis from <a href=\"http://www.beaming.biz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beaming</a>, the average UK SME suffered more than 1,000 cyber assaults on its firewall every day in 2016.\r\n\r\n“But there has also been a steady rise in attacks that take place in front of the firewall and there’s a limit to how far they can be contained and prevented by technology – and the criminals know it,” said Mark.\r\n\r\n“Your first and best defence against these cyber crimes is your own staff. 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