PING! Busy day.#li

Great vibe at the PING mtg in Yeovil this morning, gave a 10min presentation on Funeral Celebrant part of my business. Seemed to go across well.

Then it was back to meet up with my sister before she left to back home to Wales. Then messed about with some Alto active speakers with my mate Alex.

Off to Southampton this afternoon with Charlene on a bit of business, then a nice pizza at West Quay and then home sweet home.


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Wedding Warehouse

Sat having a chat with John from Shine photography at the wedding warehouse in Martock.

John specialises in the ' casual' style of wedding photography that is so popular at the moment.


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Wedding planning app of the future?#li

I've recently joined a group of suppliers who are advertising their services on this fantastic app which is going to become huge!!

Check it out! http://www.myweddingapp.co.uk
Also on Facebook and twitter!


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Family visits and marketing #li

Working from home today as I have my sister coming to stay for a couple of days and I need to crack on with some marketing jobs that need doing.


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Less pain, funerals, family visits #li

First the good news! Achilles tendon much less painful this morning!

Funeral ceremony to perform this afternoon and then on to meet a deceased family.

Then it's on to dinner with some friends.

Later on in the week I have my sister coming to stay, will be fun!

Have a fantastic day!


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Fun but painful weekend ! #li

Saturday started off with me helping my partner Charlene with a wedding photoshoot for Cheryl and Steve at Westlands in Yeovil.

Had a great time at Emily and Rob's wedding at the fabulous Ston Easton venue nr Bristol on Saturday. Only problem was that my blinking Achilles tendon flared up again so I was in pain and hobbling around the place!

Still in pain when I went to do small karaoke gig at The Butchers Arms in Yeovil. Bit quiet due to football, weather etc but still had some fun!

All in all a good weekend. Just wish I could sort this Achilles problem out!!


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Achilles tendon! #li

Blasted tendon flared up again! Hopefully my physio Chris can sort me out later as I have a busy weekend ahead!!


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Professional Independent Networking Group #li

Interesting meeting today with 16 local businesses represented.


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Wedding UK app #li

Signed up to advertise on this cool app. Fantastic concept! If you are planning a wedding and own an iPhone or iPad then you need to check this app out, it's free!

Not going to tell you what it does though... Check it out for your self!


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Funeral and grievance day

One funeral ceremony to perform this afternoon, then a meeting with a family to arrange a ceremony and then off to a NADJ grievance meeting this evening.

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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

Treacle day today! #li

Can't get going today! Loads to do but struggling!!


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Regards Roger

Location:Somerset

PLASA 2011 #li

Good day yesterday with the guys from The DJ Business Channel and Guy and Max. Come back with loads of ideas an networked with loads of people.


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Location:Earls Court London

PLASA exhibition today #li

Have to deliver a Funeral script to a client first thing and then I am off to Earls Court to meet up the the DJ Business channel team at PLASA.

PLASA is an international expo for all things disco, theatre, concert halls etc and is one of the highlights of the year and a great networking opportunity. You get to see the latest products, attend seminars and discuss the business with the people in the know.

Really looking forward to networking with the DJ business team as they have fantastic contacts in the industry.

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Regards Roger

Location:London

Memorial golf day #li

Established way back in the early nineties the Abbeyhill golf day attracted over 60 golfers to Wheathill Golf Club yesterday. After a good days golf there was the presentation of prizes and I was honoured when asked to present a trophy in honour to the memory of my brother Nigel, a former MD of Abbeyhill who sadly passed away last year.

I was accompanied by my partner Charlene, some good friends Sarah and Crispin and my eldest sister Sandra and her sons Adrian and Neil. I choked a bit on my speech but we had a lovely meal and it was great seeing some of the old faces that have been connected with Abbeyhill over the years.

Bring on next year!


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Location:Somerset

Good wedding party last night! #li

Good night last night with Amanda and Peter at their wedding. Got to try out a couple ideas that I want to introduce into my packages to further enhance people's weddings.

Thank especially to Amanda and Peter for agreeing to be guinea pigs for the night, hope you will agree it was good fun.?


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Location:Somerset

Autumn Wedding Showcase #li

Fantastic news! The Wedding Warehouse is holding it's Autumn Wedding Showcase on 22nd & 23rd of October.

With exclusive launches of new ranges of wedding and couture dresses and over 40 suppliers all under one roof, it is an ideal occasion for couples to come and get an idea( or two!), speak to wedding professionals, maybe enjoy a glass of bucks fizz and taste some hog roast.

There will be a prize draw, with the winners receiving money off vouchers to use at the Wedding Warehouse.

For more info, contact Jenny on 01935 823477 or visit the website www.weddingwarehousesomerset.com


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Location:Wedding Warehouse Martock Somerset

Local issues. Red tape grrrrr! #li

Earlier this year I was honoured when asked to chair the meeting of a networking group of DJs and a new branch of NADJ. The good news is that at our last mtg we had 40 DJs attend.

The downside is that due to a heated debate going on re, what else Money! Some people did not hear a couple of votes taken correctly which then instead of requesting a local meeting with myself and the secretary to sort it out, immediately started proceedings for an EGM!

There was no need for this in my humble opinion but having requested the EGM we now have to do things ' by the book' and run the risk of alienating 60% of the people who actually turn up and contribute to the group dynamics.

I for one am now questioning whether I want to continue investing in this group as to be quite honest I became a self employed DJ so that I would not have to put up with ' office politics '.

I am going to continue networking with other DJs as I believe that is how we can educate each other and the public on how to value the work we do correctly. Not sure at the moment whether I want to serve on a committee though.

Ok, that's off my chest!


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Location:Somerset

Inspired! #li

Met up with DJ Alan Marshall yesterday. Really inspired me to carry on in my quest to improve the way I do business. Thanks Alan.


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Location:Somerset

What a start to a week!

Monday - New iPad arrives, fantastic bit of kit! Then onto a very lively NADJ meeting with a very heated debate!

Today- mtg with a funeral client this morning and then an interesting mtg with Ann Shorthouse discussing the benefits of drinking aloe Vera gel!


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Location:Somerset

Customer Service enhancement #li

I am always looking at ways to improve the service I give clients and so this year I am off to BPM, a show dedicated to UK DJ community. Looking at upgrading some equipment.
Then next year I am off to an international DJ convention in Las Vegas where I hope to come back brimming with knowledge and ideas on how to further improve my levels of service.


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Regards
Roger

Location:Somerset

Cool weekend #li

Had a nice chilled weekend with only one wedding at Northover Manor on Saturday which was for my mate, Jude's daughter Rhiannon and her husband Brian. Still trying to sort out the tendinitis in my elbow and a trapped nerve in my shoulder but hopefully Chris will be able to help later today!


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Regards
Roger

Location:Somerset

Ipad

Busy week so far, mtfs everywhere ! Please to say though, all worth it!


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Roger

Location:Somerset