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Sarah Ducker and Henley Literary Festival and Mental Health

This year sees me as an individual sponsoring Charlie Hart & Beth Lynch at this year’s Henley Literary Festival on Sunday 29th September. Previously, SJD Events Limited would have sponsored this event and over the past eleven years, I have … Continue reading

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Volunteering for a charity is fulfilling as giving back.

Having spent the past few months reviewing my business and my lifestyle following the death of my mother last year, I have finally decided that I need a balance which means I need to give back some of my time … Continue reading

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SJD Events supported Flannels4Heroes 2014

Once again in June, SJD Events supported Flannels4Heroes at Burton Court on Friday 20th June. It was a huge success being our largest event since it started four years ago with numbers in the region of 350 guests. We had … Continue reading

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A.A. Milne’s adorable quotes from Winnie the Pooh

This morning, I received  these perfect inspirational quotes which I have used or, seen used in the world of Wedding and Party Planning.  They certainly put a smile on my face as I read them and I am sure many … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas according to Mr Muddle of the Mr Men

Earlier today it was Secret Santa at Reading Business Club, where we were all dressed up in black tie and it was electric.   By this, I mean the energy of the twenty six members who attended was amazing, as people … Continue reading

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What makes the perfect ‘stress free’ Christmas drinks?

The key to any occasion being ‘stress free’, is all in the planning. So, if you are already getting stressed out by the idea of a small drinks for fifteen friends, which has turned out to be for thirty then … Continue reading

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Do you know your DNA for your companies Brand & Marketing?

Earlier today, I attended an amazing workshop at Beaufort House in the heart of Chelsea, hosted by Anna Cowie and Karen Hardie. The invitation to attend the workshop fell into my inbox at a perfect time as, I knew I … Continue reading

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Flannels 4 Heroes raised £27,000 for chosen charities

Flannels 4 Heroes which was on Friday 14th June at Burton Court, raised £27,000 for the chosen charities Combat Stress, Walking with the Wounded and On Course Foundation which was thanks to our great auctioneer, Lord Archer. Flannels 4 Heroes … Continue reading

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Is there such a thing as Mr. Nobody? No, but you can feel like it sometimes.

Having a business mentor is great, and highly recommended when you find yourself at a crossroads in your businesses vision. And, it is with them that I have recently been reconnected with the ‘Mr Men Collection‘ as part of my … Continue reading

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How twelve Mr Men characters reflect in your business

On Monday of this week, I had my mentoring session with Celia Champion of Painless Business, and my homework is to look at a series of twelve of the forty six Mr Men characters and identify where they fit or, … Continue reading

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