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A successful job
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I’ve just returned from a week working as a Duke of Edinburgh supervisor in the Brecon Beacons National Park. I was working on a freelance basis for AtoZ Expeditions and my role was to teach a small group from a school from Surrey the necessary skills to complete a four-day,…
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First Aid – A simple way of saving a life
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First Aid Courses have been an integral part of my life as an instructor and leader in the outdoors. In order for my outdoor qualifications to be valid, it is a requirement that I hold as a minimum, a Rescue & Emergency Care Level 2 first aid certificate. This certificate…
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Using Mobile Technology in Planning Events Part 2 – Facebook
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In my last post on Using Mobile Technology in Planning Events Part 1, I explored the use of Hashtags and Whatsapp, in this post I’ll be exploring Facebook and how you can use it in planning and running your events. Facebook is now used by half of all online users…
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Sightseeing in Istanbul Part 1
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I got a taxi to the metro at Kartel which was undoubtedly the most dangerous thing I’d done in the last year. This was the second taxi I’d used since arriving in Turkey and unfortunately I was still in the UK habit of getting in the back seat, clutching the…
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My 35th Year and what I’ve done with it
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I’m sat on a plane on my way to Istanbul, my sister moved over there a few years ago and, despite my travelling lifestyle, I haven’t visited her once. I am a terrible brother (and uncle!), but better late than never. My 35th birthday is next week and for the…
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Facebook Squeezing – reinvigorating your campaigns
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I’ve just discovered a really powerful use of Facebook that I want to share. Last year, I paid for a Facebook ad campaign that was extremely successful, reaching over 30,000 people, with plenty of interaction and interest. It was promoting a cycling trip from London to Paris: Earlier today I…
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Using Mobile Technology in Event Planning – Part 1
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Social Media and mobile technology can be extremely powerful and effective tools for event planners. Very rarely however are the various platforms used to good effect, and many organisers are missing out on incredible PR opportunities, the perfect means to reach out to potential further clients and further promotion of…
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Fundraising Challenge Events – what needs to change
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The Future of Fundraising Challenge Events Having worked with countless fundraising organizations and charities over the years, I have seen a real shift in how participants and their supporters perceive challenge events. There have been huge changes in how these events are run, how they are marketed and how public…