START THE YEAR WITH A NEW IDEA!
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New Year, new you?? Here's an idea - start 2025 with a brilliant business habit!
We’ll be having a laugh with Clown ANGIE WAKEMAN, who says there’s a clown in each and every one of us.? ?
And we shine the CR38IVES spotlight on Adaptive Fashion Designer KAT PAYLOR-BENT, who will be presenting her first collection at London Fashion Week!?
Forget about New Year resolutions.? Start 2025 with an IDEAS BANK!?
“When coming up with ideas to boost your career or build your business, most are put to one side,” says Creative Business Strategist Jodie Newman .? “Some are not quite on brief, not quite on-brand, too expensive to implement, or too wild for right now.”
But the trick is to SAVE your ideas!
?? Get into the habit of capturing ALL your ideas before they fall out of your head - no matter how mundane, obvious or outlandish - and keep them somewhere safe.??Use a simple Excel spreadsheet, or a notice board with Post-Its, or make a list on your phone or in a notebook, or pop your ideas into an actual piggy bank!
?? Get in the habit of searching your ideas bank when you have a challenge to solve. ?Ideas previously deposited in the bank will give you new inspiration, other ideas, and perhaps even the perfect solution.“
Saving ideas in the bank will not always attract future interest, but I can guarantee healthy interest - and some will pay handsome dividends and a return on your creative investment!” says Jodie.(Don’t panic, there are no more banking gags, she’s chequed)...??
Creative Business Strategist JODIE NEWMAN runs?THE BUSINESS ALLOTMENT, putting ideas into the heart of her clients’ companies.? She firmly believes that great ideas drive business growth, and that?creativity is critical in business.
Find out more about THE BUSINESS ALLOTMENT WEBSITE.
Clown Angie Wakeman will be talking about what it?takes to be a clown?on?Wednesday the 15th of January @11am GMT!
To watch the YouTube Premier click HERE
ANGIE WAKEMAN?runs a clown school called CLOWNS TRULY?from her base in Norwich in the UK. Formerly a nurse and a teacher, with a degree in politics and sociology, Angie fell into a clowning career by accident!??
She loves holding workshops for anyone who is interested in releasing their inner clown.?Playfulness and?personal freedom is the name of the game.? Angie particularly enjoys clowning with health-care professionals and social workers – anyone who has a role in caring for others.??
“Clowning is my passion and my home – the lens through which I see the beauty and the ridiculous in my own life, and in the world around me,” she says.
Visit CLOWNS TRULY WEBSITE by clicking HERE
If you missed our end of the year chat ‘On The Couch’ with Professional Santa & Actor MICHAEL TOWNSEND at the end of last year, you can catch up on the CR38IVES YouTube channel by clicking HERE
Since retiring six years ago, Michael’s distinctive look has sparked off a whole new career!? He’s appeared as Father Christmas on film and TV, in documentaries. short films, adverts, music videos, game shows and even on a Christmas card.??And you can also book him for your own special event!??You can email Michael at:?[email protected]
CR38IVES NETWORKING ZOOM EVENT - Friday 17th?January, 11am - 12:30pm
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and crush your creative goals at the start of the first quarter! ?Our first CR38IVES networking event of 2024 is happening on Friday 17th January at 11am on Zoom.
Imagine the possibilities of brainstorming with fellow creative professionals, sharing insights, and finding new opportunities to grow your business.
You can book your ticket HERE
Whether you're looking for collaborators, clients, or just a dose of inspiring energy, this is the perfect place to fuel your creativity and boost your bottom line. Book your ticket by clicking HERE
Can't make it? Never mind, here are the rest of the 2025 meeting dates:
CR38IVES 2025 MEETING DATES & BOOKING LINKS:
FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE
FRIDAY 21ST MARCH 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE FRIDAY 18TH APRIL 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE FRIDAY 16TH MAY 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE FRIDAY 20TH JUNE 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE FRIDAY 18TH JULY 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER 11:00am - 12:30pm (ONLINE) - BOOK HERE
THE BIG BIRD & BUG BASH - Cookham, Berkshire, Saturday 18th?January, 2- 4pm
If you’re in Berkshire or Buckinghamshire and still have your Christmas wreath, DON’T THROW IT AWAY!!?
Film Florist Jenny Tobin and our very own Melanie Anne Perry FRSA, FInstAM, FAPA are partnering with WildCookham and will show you how to help your local wildlife by turning it into a new home for the insects in your garden.? She’ll also help you build your own nesting box for your feathered friends in readiness for the coming spring.?
You can book your ticket HERE!
THE WIZARD OF OZ - Wraysbury, Berkshire, 23rd-25th?January
Actor STEEVAN GLOVER is back as ‘The Dame’ Aunty Edna in ‘The Wizard of Oz’, produced by The Wraysbury Players. So, if you’re not quite ready to let go of the holiday spirit, then pop along for some panto magic!
Book your tickets HERE!
'VIDEOGRAPHY FOR BUSINESS' WORKSHOP - Horsham, West Sussex, Wednesday 5th?February
Led by Producer Geoff Cockwill of Silvertip Films , this workshop will teach you?to make videos that will enhance your marketing content and turn them into business gold!
The workshop will be held at the Horsham Library from 10am-4:30pm, and will include:
?How to generate ideas for your self-filmed content
?How to improve your video content
?What equipment to use?
?When to get a professional in for filming
?How to boost your confidence to go on camera
?Tips and techniques for reading scripts on camera
?Best practice for posting video content on social media platforms
?Practical filming sessions
You can book your place HERE!
KAT'S FIRST COLLECTION!
Kat Paylor-Bent is the owner of SEATED SEWING UK, an adaptive fashion studio based in Durham in the northeast of England.? It provides bespoke outfits for the disabled community, and Kat has often been urged to do her own collection.? She’s now announced that she is doing just that!
Her first collection will be revealed on the cat walk at LONDON FASHION WEEK?during the ‘Future of Fashion Show’ on the 22nd?of February.
Kat says the collection will be fun but functional, playful but practical - and will include an adapted range of casual wear outfits to party pieces and formal attire for both children and adults.?
“I’m petrified!” says Kat.? “It’s something we’ve never done before.? But we’re also really excited.? ??It’s the first time my ideas and thoughts are being put out there.? Little old me from Durham!”
You can book tickets to see Kat's collection here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-of-fashion-show-tickets-1060972369919
Another milestone for Kat is that SEATED SEWING UK has recently become the first British fashion studio to commercially offer Braille on its clothing!?
Besides providing a description of the colour and style of each item in Braille, the company also offers its clients the option of having their company name, logo or slogan placed anywhere on an outfit.? This is achieved by using hot stones or embroidery to make a raised texture that Braille readers can read.
Check out Seated Sewing's website HERE! here: https://seatedsewing.co.uk/
Author DARREN WALKER likes to stand out in a crowd - he's the one in the strange suits and funny hats!
If you like fantasy books, and love having a good laugh, then Darren's?‘HELL AND HEAVEN’ novels are just up your wonderfully weird street!??
You can buy Darren's books HERE!
Find out more about Darren on this VIDEO LINK HERE!
Networking is a powerful way of making exciting new connections and sparking creative collaborations.? Why would you want to miss out on that??
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Never forget that networking opens doors to endless opportunities, connecting you with inspiring people who can help your personal and professional growth. Its power lies in the exchange of ideas, resources, and support, creating a strong foundation for success and collaboration.
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Here's to your continued success in 2025!