Christmas at Cinema City...

The group gathered for a festive celebration at Cinema City. We started with a glass or two of fizz and then found our places to enjoy some lovely food. It was a very good celebration and we all shared a laugh or two aswell.

Oh Yes! 20 members set up their stalls at Sprowston Manor. We waited to see how many guests would attend. Over 100 during the day, people personally invited by various members for networking with other members. What a success...."I think we'll do it again was heard"...."Brilliant - when's the next one?" and "I have made some excellent contacts today" were some of the comments made.

I think we'll be happy to do it again!

It's that time again, 25:am are looking out for a venue for their annual 'Christmas Jolly' some tasty food and a few glasses will be the order of the day AND, if you know the group....Joe might even perform Rindercella again!

25:am enjoyed the inspirational talk from Jon. Many questions were answered and Zita, our Health and Safety expert announced to the group news of the black belt she has held for a number of years! Some people can surprise you!

Well, with all the guests invited this look to be well worth a visit. Just 2 days to go. Pop along and network, see what members can offer you. Hopefully there will be a camera handy and we can get some shots of the event.

Well, it was Cricket. Members gathered to play in a charity match at Ketteringham Hall, this was the headquarters of Colin Chapman's Lotus Cars. Members pulled muscles, tweaked old injuries and gained a few grass stains in the pursuit of match winning form. It wasn't to be found. Nevertheless we all had a laugh or three and a good social opportunity was enjoyed by one and all.

After 18 months and the group at full capacity Barney Phillips has stepped down as Chairman. Mark Overton - co-founder of Group Logical, has filled the position perfectly. With one or two tweeks the first meeting went very well...welcome Mark from all the members!

Jon Graham, our finance specialist has spoken to Jon Thaxton about doing a 10 minute presentation for us. John said "I don't know if you've heard him speak before but I find him very inspirational. His story is one that would be better suited to a Rocky film. Part of what he does outside of boxing is motivational speaking so I thought why not".

He starts training on 21st April for a shot at the British Title on June 13th. If he wins, which he should, he will own the Lonsdale Belt outright, which he has said he will bring with him.

We are all looking forward to this talk!

Tuesday 31st March brought a Theatre Night for members and partners, we all enjoyed Flashdance, and went straight back to the eighties! We had dinner first and then went off to find our seats. This was a great way for the group to socialise and to continue to get to know each other. This is important especially for new members, so that we can continue to grow and pass more referrals as we learn and understand more of each others businesses.

It was a fun night AND Mr Cooper didn't dance!!!

He He He!! Thursday 11th March proved a 'funny old meeting'! With RED NOSE DAY on Friday 13th March we thought it would be a giggle to either tell a joke, wear a wig or hat, to speak in a foreign accent, maybe a false moustache or joke teeth? Members didn't let the group down!

We had a laugh and raised £123.05 for charity mate! - We have an idea of who gave the 5p!!!!!

It looks like 25:am has done it again! We strive to be different, setting targets above the rest for both our businesses and our networking group. With larger networking groups talking about us, they obviously realise how good we are!

We plan to take our members on the road. The venue is Sprowston Manor and we'll get the invitations out for people to meet us and have a bite to eat and a drink or two!

Remember you heard it here first!

Wednesday the 25th February saw an incredible talk from the MD of Adnams. We heard amazing stories of 'Karen the cleaner' who over the last 10 years or so has risen from cleaner to winner of East of England Business Woman of the Year - incredible achievement, and about the state of the art distribution and storage centre. Adnams certainly lead the way in how they do things. Have a look at their site and learn 'the Adnams way'....oh, and as Andy said....go in to your local and ask for a pint of Adnams.....lush!

The idea has been put forward for 25:am to visit the brewery, have a tasting. Maybe fish and chips on the beach and a few in the pub!! What a jolly outing that would be!
Click and see the Adnams Way!