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Away with the 6 and in with the 7

For the month of February BNI Belfast City are throwing away the 6 and starting their breakfast meetings with Open Networking at 7:15am.

The Wellington Park Hotel on Belfast's Malone Road is the venue for the weekly meeting that passes business opportunities between its members every week. With one member reporting the opportunity of turnover of over £20k and the possibility of much much more from one introduction at a recent meeting it is hard to see how BNI cannot work for anyone looking for new business.

With new business being harder than ever to secure in the current economic climate referrals really can play a significant role in helping businesses to grow and prosper. Visitors are always welcome, just select a member and contact them for an invitation of fill in the form on this web site.

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Thu Jan 26 2012

New Team at the top

BNI Belfast City has a new leadership team moving forward towards 2012. In the chair as chapter director is David Cunningham and he is ably assisted by Al Chada as Membership Coordinator and Janet Williamson as Secretary/Treasurer. Starting the leadership term off the new team arranged for Iain Whyte (The Big Man Talking) to address the group offering many ideas and on what BNI can really deliver for its members and how to about getting it.

Thu Oct 20 2011

Paddy reaches for the top

Congratulations to Paddy Miscampbell who at this mornings BNI meeting of the Belfast City Chapter announced to fellow members that he had been appointed as a director of Miscampbell & Co Chartered Accounts.

Paddy is the 3rd Generation of Miscampbell in the firm. W J Miscampbells, as they used to be known as, were one of the founding members of the Belfast City Chapter of BNI when Jim McCormick helped to set it up, since then Bill Miscampbell, Paddy's father, has also been a member of the chapter.

All at BNI Belfast City wish Paddy well in his new role and look forward to helping him get new business in the years ahead.

Next week at Belfast City we welcome any business that is associated with the wedding industry from venues, clothing, beauty treatment, catering... you name it rthe list goes on - don't miss the opportunity to grow your business with teh number one marketing tool - Word of Mouth (or referral) Marketing. Our main presentation will be by photographer Sturat McChesney of SMc Photography.

Thu Sep 8 2011

Game On

 

Thu Oct 14 2010

Hallowe'en is coming

I'm not sure what was more alarming, Evans May McFettridge or David's McFrench accent. David, now wasn't I saying only last week that a great referral would be any Parisian apartments in arrondissements 1 through 5 who could do with some decent photography pour illustrer la façon dont ils sont nommés?

The cleverly constructed 'BNI Game' brought out the competitive edge right to the whistle. There were extra points for props and ultra points for extra good fancy-up...well done all who raided the book shelf/ toolbox/ kid's toy-box/ at 6am this morning. Whilst slaving over a hot sewing machine at midnight The City Blog was chuckling away to herself, convinced that the choccy prize (AKA Best Sixty Seconds) was in the bag - until the realisation dawned that entry was negated by dint of being last weeks winner. Still, one hopes it got a message across. That being 'if a local website leaves you cold, send me the link and I'll get in touch'. It's all about the visuals. As a certain mortgage advisor can attest to. Seemingly there was a caption-competition circulating unbeknownst to the CB desk. You'd like to think that what happens on a social networking site stays on a social networking site. Desk considers gauntlet thrown Mr Hay.

A welcome welcome to newbie Gareth McAlister, IT Consultant with Nimbus Computer Solutions down there in the Gasworks. Yes Gareth, every Thursday henceforth will have a faint whiff of the absurd about it.

So whilst Mr C wrapped himself in onions, the incumbent CD Ms Barwise was 'sowing seeds of change' and there were a dubious number of early hallowe'eners, Ryan bribed half the room with a finger o'fudge. Considered 'just enough' whilst the banks bid a hasty retreat, alternatively the other half of the room were given a mortgage-advisorly smorgasbord of tasty treats to choose from. Desk was busy snapping but had half an eye on the mint Aero however this mysteriously disappeared before the end of play. Tom Skipp kept things lively and continued the competitive theme with a 'Stationary Catalogue Game' (Who Knew) which fairly got the blood racing. I'm not sure that mobile devices were permitted Janet? Members took the challenge as seriously as Trevor takes his sixty seconds and the BNI game went to the wire. Lisa B's nine, count 'em, NINE positive contributions meant that team whatitsname earned themselves lunch on the chapter. Cock-a-tails at the Merchant then?

In the event I had to hand the family Dairy Milk to Jonathan in spite of the stiff competition. Someone had to highlight to visitors that his mix-matched shoes/ half a suit and a footie shirt constituted an obscure yet deeply cerebral costume effort. It has just dawned on me that I may have called him Robert in the process. But to be fair everyone calls Dylan 'Sam' at least once, Jamie called me Maureen last week, and most people are harbouring the suspicion that David will cheerfully answer to Truska. 

Thu Sep 30 2010

HOW?

Don't even ask, I can't tell you. But it was all about the head-gear this morning I know that much. Wild Bill Hicock is ALWAYS welcome at the rodeo like the wily old hand with a glint in his eye. Does young Miscampbell know that his father represents him at meetings in fancy dress? Meanwhile the new kid on the ranch is Jamie Foulkes of Santander Business Banking. Two rookie mistakes Jamie; 1} telling me that you wore your Santander-red tie 'special like for having your pict-ture snapped, and 2} getting all excited about next weeks fancy dress wheeze and revealing that yourself and some chums are off out at the week-end on a ruse dressed as cowboys and injuns....honestly, what was I to do? Accountants and Bankers...I just don't know fellas..

Thu Sep 23 2010

Poster Boy

With much regret we bid farewell to Mr Trevor Bradfield. He always had that touch of Hollywood about him and the glamour he brought to Thursday mornings will be a tremendous loss. However after four or more years with the City chapter it is time to move on. Unity IT go from strength to strength and Trevor hopes to devote more time to his first love, the stage.

T'other Trevor, Mr Reid, amid the flurry of so long farewells and thanks for all the business's, remarked in his own closing address that he has enjoyed many profitable years with the Belfast City BNI chapter, "and the best referrals have come from that man at the top of the table there, (jabbing a finger) he will be sorely missed'

We would like to bid Trevor a fond bon voyage. However we are unable to as we can't seem to get rid of him. Since resigning his seat he has been to the three subsequent meetings as a substitute. Sure what's not to adore about the breakfast at the Welly Park.

Mon Sep 6 2010

Stacked!

You Booooy! Yes you there, young Thomas Skipp. Front of the class and stay behind! Far too much giggling in the corner, a rambunctious influence make no mistake. It was a great morning, lot's of fun and hats off to Lisa and her team for engineering such a lively 'stack day' meeting with a super turn-out of around 15 visitors. We were focusing on the trades last thursday, an area in which Belfast City chapter admittedly is somewhat lacking - and what a missed opportunity for anyone involved in the building and property sectors. There are seats just waiting to be snaffled in property management, building and architectural services, plumbers, painters, plasterers, electricians, surveyors. That's a power team right there for the right minded like-minded people. And who would they be? Well anyone who wants to grow their business and lock out their competitors of course. As Simon always puts it - and thanks for coming along Simon, always a welcome and invigorating visitor  - people do business with people they know and trust. - And they will do business with people who they know, know and trust. Simple.

So anyway, what are you up to with that chart Paddy? Must be something to do with our chapter fantasy football league. Janet can chuckle away, she's been leading the scoreboard the last two weeks in a row.

Wed Sep 1 2010

Man on a mission

To be fair The City Blog has been indulging in something of a summer recess for reasons far too convoluted to go into. Breezy sojourn in The Hamptons and whatnot. Still with alas alack the first blast of autumn, thoughts turn to the hot golden breakfasts at the Welly Park (yes Hash Browns, we're talking about you) and we're now on a mission to ketchup.

Another fellow with a mission is the quite lovely Jonathon Wilson of Robert Wilson Estate Agency. RWEA are the largest sole trader estate agency in Northern Ireland and the name is synonymous with integrity, honesty and a straightforward business approach. Listen to Jonathon any thursday morning and there's no doubt. Another straight talker is our wonderful Janet Williamson of O'Reilly Stewart Solicitors based at Courtside House in Belfast city centre. Janet and Jonathon have been welcome additions to the Belfast City BNI chapter of late. I'm sure I speak for the group. Really enjoyed both their introductory ten minute presentations, informative, witty and succinct the pair of them. 

Have we mentioned Adam Jaffa of Gentle Dental practice, another recent joinee? Adams sixty seconds each week are a veritable Mills & Boon of dental trials and tribulations, though we might do without some of the the supporting visuals before 8am. It's been great to get some fresh blood into the chapter, the prospect of shuffling through gales and snow in the dark on the imminent winter mornings doesn't look so bad when theres such good bunch of people available at the other end for a natter and a laugh.

Finally of course there was the defining event of the summer, Mr C's coming of age. Where's those hats boys? But yes, balloons are a very serious business.

Sat Jul 24 2010

HOW many David?

 Let it be known that David Cunningham is a consummate networker. 'Masterful' Adam was heard to sigh recently in awe. And so it came to pass that the increasingly senior Mr C shared his 50th birthday with us one fine Thursday morning in June. He WAS a jolly good fellow indeed, distinguishing the occasion with five quality referrals to boot. There were balloons and streamers, a bit of a banner and oh, perhaps a 10% take-up on the party hats supplied. Someone got up extra early and made a mercy dash for Crieghtons Garage to secure a cake and various birthday paraphernalia, though was dismayed to arrive at the Welly Park Sans Gateaux with dim recollection of placing it on the roof of the car to unlock the door...'the thought was there!' I chirped mournfully as I handed him a box of unopened candles...

And off to the wilds of County Down that weekend for a bit of a 'do' under a marquee. Luckily Davids family had more success in the cake department and the BNI chapter turned out in force from epic distances as far way as Ballyratherfaraway. A hard left at Saintfield and straight on till dawn wasn't going to stand between these BNI-ers and free beer and noodles. And ever the networker, Mr C orchestrated a gentleman's arrangement with a recent client (Oodles Loves Noodles, design, images and web courtesy EDS Marketing thank-you very much) and it was tasty noodles in natty cartons on tap all night. And very good cake.

Wed Jun 30 2010

Leap of faith

It's all go this week at Belfast City. Paddy steadies himself for the impending nuptials, the numbers are fairly ramping up for next weeks visitors bonanza and David's suit was still in the dry-cleaners after the toil of the Balmoral show. Evan Morton of Concept Advertising flew us through his latest American Holidays campaign and put to bed any suspicions that Starplan were little league in their marketing thrust. Paddy road-tested a snippet of his wedding speech on us (leave it in Paddy, it's a keeper) and our roving reporter spotted a familiar dome in this perilously parked red truck. I'm not talking about Bob the Builder's hard hat, but rather the brave bonce of our own Mr Cunningham who was shanghaied into the drivers seat. Pleased to welcome the very lovely Janet Williamson this morning, partner in O'Reilly Stewart Solicitors, and we hope to see her next week at our visitors day. Curious about what BNI can do for your business? Give any one of us a call and come along for breakfast to see what it's all about. Oh, and Adam Jaffa of Gentle Dental went home with his arms full, earning himself both the choccy and door prices today for, well just for being Adam!

Thu May 20 2010

The Three Amigos

 Belfast City Take 'Power Team' To The Next Level

Thu May 6 2010

Smile!

We have another new member! A warm welcome to Adam Jaffa, director at the very stylish Gentle Dental Care practice on the Lisburn Road. Meanwhile fresh from the grip of a mid-life crisis and the port of Alicante courtesy Eyjafjallajokull, Tom Skipp delivered a ten minutes which may or may not have been cobbled together on the first available plane out. However he did manage to keep Al Chada enthralled throughout the TS Office Supplies price comparison exercise. And very pleased to meet you too, Charles McMullan of the Dovetail Energy and Efficiency group.

Wed May 5 2010

3G BNI

Experience seemingly the prevalent theme amongst members this morning. At least those not marooned in foreign climes by the Icelandic volcano sensation. Fine Art Imaging lamented she could well find herself featuring in Joe's cautionary tales one of these days. However with age comes experience which is one of the angles that gives FAI it's edge. Trudging barefoot through the snow to hand-process all those rolls of negatives...

Trevor Bradfield and his team have hundreds of years experience in the IT sector between them. Or was it just over one hundred? Either way they average out at 17 years in the game each. Must have been a slow day in the office when they worked that one out. Dylan O'Neil grabbed the ball and ran with it. The venerable print house of Sam Hutchinson & Co are now into their third generation of family business. As indeed are those Miscampbells. Highly respected Chartered Accountants over there on Annadale Avenue. A good egg, our Paddy Miscampbell. Who always manages to make accounting sound interesting during his ten minutes and takes the accountants jokes squarely on the chin. All with a slight smile that makes you wonder if he is laughing with us or at us..

Lisa Lynch of LML Recruitment had more positive news to share about the growth of her company, attributable in part to the support she has received from the Belfast City BNI chapter. Lisa read out a great testimonial for Joe Carey of CGM Associates, which can be found in the appropriate section on this website. The lovely Anne Lees kindly stood in for Mark Watkins and we welcomed Leigh Courtney as the chapter directors visitor. Leigh is a Holistic Nutritionalist (Nutrition NI Ltd) specialising in food allergy testing and nutritional consultation.

And the final word this week to Paddy, 'The Chancellor Legislates, Miscampbells Calculate, the Client Accumulates' I was trying to work in something there along the lines of 'the Accountant Discombobulates' but I'll let it be.

Thu Apr 22 2010

Our man in print

Amidst the usual giggles about funny handshakes and moose heads new chapter director Lisa Barwise officially welcomed Dylan O'Neil as the latest recruit to the Belfast City. A number of print houses had their eye on the coveted seat however we're jolly pleased to welcome Sam Hutchinson Ltd to the chapter. The general consensus is that Dylan will prove a valuable member and we sincerely hope he similarly reaps the rewards in the true spirit of Givers Gain.

And whilst Dylan is busy 'putting paper in it's place', Joe Carey is 'helping secure the future' and Trevor Bradfield is 'saving the world one computer at a time'. At around 8am I found myself wishing he would start with one photographer at a time as a somewhat recalcitrant projector scuppered my ten minute presentation. Which was a bit of a shame for as Fine Art Imaging specialises in commercial photography it all rather hinged on the visuals! Undeterred and ignoring the ungenerous heckles about arty types and their Apple Macs I employed the medium of modern dance to illustrate what makes a really great photograph...

Mon Apr 19 2010

Leadership Team

It was a busy meeting on April 1st for new chapter director Lisa Barwise of Viva Systems. (pictured right) As well the usual suspects, we were pleased to welcome a number of visitors to the chapter and an eclectic mix at that. Adam Jaffa, director at Gentle Dental Care on the Lisburn Road claimed to enjoy his first experience of a BNI meeting. Come to that, so did Barry Fox of G&H Bell Ltd, Insurance Brokers from Hillsborough, and Lynne Wylie from Enterprise Suites Ireland, who offer serviced executive and focus suites on Adelaide Street in Belfast. Not forgetting of course, super-visitor, Dylan O'Neill from Sam Hutchinson & Co, always 'putting paper in it's place'. Which reminds me, what has happened to that man's application form?

The stats are looking healthy too. In the last six months the excellent breakfast at the Welly Park has hosted 37 visitors from a broad range of business sectors, and members have passed 328 referrals generating £39,000 worth of business. Trevor Reid treated us to a efficient ten minute presentation. Sales Director at Clarity Telecom, Trevor reminded us that Clarity are the largest alternative to BT in Northern Ireland with over 10,000 business customers. With immense buying power they can offer highly competitive commercial packages. Trevor is keen to talk to business owners with upwards of 5 to 10 employees.

There were thanks all round for the out-going leadership team and their sterling efforts over the last six months. Particular mention in despatches to Paddy Miscampbell who was tireless. Some might say relentless. Tom Skipp as events coordinator will be sorely missed. Tom's particular brand of diligence in the role was notable. Well wishes to Susan Smyth and the irrepressible Al Chada as they join Lisa at the helm as Secretary & Treasurer, and Membership Coordinator.

Tue Apr 13 2010

The Power of Team

 If you are in business and considering BNI membership in Northern Ireland one of the defining characteristics of the Belfast City chapter is the strong sense of team. This reveals itself variously in a spirit of community, comaraderie and the sustained level of business passed confidently between members. Some of course joined the group when they were still in short trousers - you know who you are Grandpa BNI - others such as our incoming chapter director have been members for a matter of months. Throughout the ranks however it is clear that we are not only there to help each other grow our businesses, we are there to encourage and bolster. Lisa Lynch of LML Recruitment is herself a relatively new recruit and during a recent 10 minute presentation thanked members for their support during a difficult transition period in her business. This was Lisa's first presentation to the group. There was a lively period of discussion afterwards which gave us all a better grasp of the procedures and certifications required by her industry and how with 15 years experience in recruitment we can refer Lisa with confidence.

Susan Smyth of SRCL Healthcare Waste Management also gave a great presentation this month. It was a highly efficient ten minutes. She gave us a brief overview of her company, outlining structure, resources, facilities and services. She then gave a generic list of sectors they would be keen to talk to, and more effectively, specific companies and names. She also gave us some simple visual memory hooks to look out for, for example the various types of waste bins that would be seen in the sort of premises SRCL might do business with.

Simon Smith, Ni BNI Assistant Director attended a recent meeting and gave a colourful talk on power teams with his usual gusto. At least we think thats what it was about, Simon is so committed to the BNI model he can't help but run off on tangents with success stories and useful tips on great networking.

Belfast City is harbouring a couple of interesting power groups at the minute, on the brink of going live with some exciting new initiatives to generate more business within the group. Urgent whispering huddles have been spotted, watch this space.

Recent visitors to the group include Alwyn Mawell of Complete Circuits Ltd and Geoffrey Abraham of Connect Direct Electrical Services (Pictured with incoming and incumbent chapter directors) We also welcomed Adam Bell of Third Source, Michelle Rutherford from the Ramada Group and Dylan O'Neill of Sam Hutchinson & Co printers. Dylan had better watch himself we've been crying out for a printer for a while now..there's business to be done here!

Thu Mar 25 2010

25th February

This week we were finally treated to a long overdue presentation from Mark Watkins of Tailored Mobiles UK. Tailored Mobiles do exactly what they say on the tin, tailored business to business mobile packages providing cost effective voice and data solutions. Have a look at the TM's website through Mark's link on our members page. It carries a wealth of useful and topical information about the mobile market and the latest products. Tailored Mobiles will be happy to review your business mobile bill and suggest areas where you might save. In fact you can upload a recent bill for auditing and one of the team will be in touch for a chat.

We were pleased to welcome Lisa McGrogan from Macmillan Cancer Support as our visitor. Lisa spoke for a moment or two to remind us about the wonderful work Macmillan do to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. It's great to know that every penny raised here in Northern Ireland stays in Northern Ireland. Bottom:  Chapter Director Trevor Bradfield with Lisa McGrogan from Macmillan Cancer Support.

Thu Feb 25 2010

Top Drawer Stuff

 Choosing the Choccy Prize (the best 60 seconds) was a tough one this week. Susan Smyth of SCRL is always a contender. Susan never fails to interrupt breakfast with a sound bite for body parts or a call for firemen. Her 60 seconds often sound more like an episode of CSI. Meanwhile our very own pantomime dame Paddy Miscampbell has a knack of rousing a chorus of 'oh no they didnt' from the assembled. However as a true Ad Man Evan Morton of Concept Advertising knows the impact of a strong visual so his mini filing cabinet with a 'top drawer' Concept business card earned him the family sized bar of Aero. It's behind you Paddy.

The Belfast City group is definitely one of the more gregarious chapters in BNI circles. Most mornings members will gravitate towards the leather sofas following the meeting for a final coffee for the road and a bit of a chat before getting stuck into the rest of the day. Some will take advantage of the Wellington Park Hotel's ample facilities to fit in a 1-2-1 or a business meeting. Some will just hang around awhile, mostly to make fun of David it seems.

Ryan Hay, Managing Director of Independent Mortgages & Loans was this weeks ten minute speaker. Ryan has a strategic alliance with Templeton & Robinson Estate Agents and is keen to talk to first time buyers. Ryan's 'memory hook' is The Loan Arranger, however whilst looking out a suitable graphic I realised that the mask probably doesn't project quite the right image! So to balance here's a shot of our lovely Ryan Hay who we can assure you bears no resemblance to the masked hero.

Mon Feb 22 2010

Ready Steady Go!

The Traffic Lights Report is used throughout BNI as a means to test and measure individual chapter performance. It takes account of a number of variables each month such as referrals given and number of members to give a fairly accurate profile of how each chapter is performing. What is most important of course is the bottom line of Business Done, however the proven success of the BNI model is that strong statistics ultimately do translate into business.

The Belfast City chapter is one of the longest established in Northern Ireland. Performance as with all chapters is cyclic and personality driven. The chapter currently enjoys a healthy mixture of fresh blood in the form of new members and new businesses, underpinned by the experience and contact-rich resources of many with five to ten years membership behind them.

Patrick Miscampbell of Miscampbell & Co Solicitors is presently the chapter membership coordinator and gave the following report this week:

"The Belfast City Chapter in September 2009 was 9th out of 10 chapters in Northern Ireland (NI) on the BNI traffic lights report. Things were looking bleak for the new leadership team, who took office on 1 October 2009, something needed to be done to change the City Chapter fortunes around. 

The new leadership team, motivated by the training received from Phil Berg in late November 2009, decided to set out new goals for the chapter which they announced in December 2009. The idea behind these goals was to move the chapter forward and get all the members more focused on getting each other more business.

In January 2010 the chapter has now moved to 3rd out of 11 chapters in NI and we had a referral rate 1.02 per member per week"

We were very pleased to welcome Electrician Robert McKay and Mark Kelly from Northside Graphics as this mornings visitors and they are welcome back any time. Anne Lees kindly subbed for Ryan Hay. Anne runs company based workshops. Trevor Bradfield from Unity IT spent most of his ten minute presentation on his knees in front of his laptop it seems, demonstrating Unity's water-tight data-encryption services for those prone to leaving USB sticks on the bus..

Image Courtesy Roo Reynolds via Flickr (http://rooreynolds.com)

Thu Feb 11 2010

Invitation to visitors

Belfast City BNI warmly welcomes any visitors to our Thursday morning meeting. Simply get in touch with the chapter director or any member listed here on the site and we'll give you all the details. You'll find us a particularly welcoming group and the breakfast at the Wellington Park is one of the best in Belfast! Recently opened up seats include the Printer, Banking and Solicitor chairs. These are highly sought after positions in BNI in general so anyone representing these professions and interested in learning how to gain more business is encouraged to visit us at the soonest opportunity. Come along, see what it's all about.

Each week a different member hosts the Education Slot and focuses on a different area of networking skills for a few minutes. It was my turn this week and I chose to talk about Listening. I prefer to do something interactive to grab everyone's attention at 7am, so all members were asked to list three people that they consider really good listeners. (Slightly cheeky slips of paper duly supplied) Interestingly all confessed to finding it difficult to come up with three names, which speaks volumes in itself about how rare a skill good proactive listening really is. I then asked four questions looking for a show of hands. Everyone was able to say yes, there was someone on their list they loved, there was someone they liked, and yes someone they respected. Only one hand for someone they disliked, but the member conceded they did fall into the 'respected' category regrdless. I didn't need to summarise the exercise, everyone saw the point and the simple message was to think about how much good listening is valued and is reflected in our opinion of a person. It's also the primary skill of good communication and in turn productive networking. Food for thought.

I was tempted to ask is there was anyone they wished was on their list but wasn't, or indeed if there was anyone who was a good listener because they themselves were such relentless talkers!

Al Chada of Kendlebell Messaging Service hosted the ten minute presentation. There was a fairly thorough Q&A session at the end to clarify some of the Kendlebell telephone answering and virtual office services, particularly for the newer members. Al is always an engaging speaker, though we're still convinced he makes most of his statistics up.

Sun Feb 7 2010

Davids Daffs

 David Cunningham and Lisa Barwise

A colourful meeting this morning with David Cunningham from Truska Enterprises keeping things lively with a strong visual prop. As memory hooks go, we won't forget Davids bag of daffs in a hurry. Not least because most members went home with a big handful each. The bulbs were sent to Truska by way of thanks from a client. David designed and maintains their website which has been much applauded by daff growers the world over according to the letter of thanks accompanying their generous sample pack.

This weeks ten minute slot was presented by Lisa Barwise of Viva Systems. The Viva vision focuses on building a strong foundation of education and accountability. Lisa galloped through an overview of how she helps her clients unlock their human potential to maximise entrepreneurial potential. reminder to all about the Viva Systems 'Vision Day' on Tuesday 9th February. Have a look at Lisa's website for all the details.

Many members had attended Simon Smiths Presentation Training at the Premier Inn on Monday, so we were pleased to see some added oompf to many of the 60 second slots. The leadership team were able to report a distinct improvement in our percentage of referrals per member lately, well done all and keep up the good work.

Belfast City were pleased to welcome visitors from Practical Waste Solutions based in Ballyclare, and Varin Marshall from Botanic Media in Belfast.

As ever there was more tea and coffee after, with the usual banter in the big sofas outside in the main lounge. If we get those bulbs in at the week-end we might just get lucky and see a few this spring!

Thu Jan 28 2010

Chapter Director in new jumper shock

 Sources have revealed that our esteemed leader will be eschewing his ubiquitous blue sweater for a natty pink number Thursday coming...watch this space.

Sun Jan 17 2010