Having just checked my diary and I can't believe that Christmas is so close! Its my daughter's birthday today and up to this point I always feel that I've got lots of time - but not any more. Not a single present bought or a Christmas card written and lots of client work still to do.
One client's Christmas campaign kicks off next Wednesday with a day of Festive Fun on Bridlesmith Gate - may be I'll get more into the spirit then!
Dianne
There's a lot of talk in the media at the moment about empty nesting with students going off to their various universities.
Not experiencing empty nest syndrome myself yet - still got a daughter at home - but my son did go off to Birmingham University for the first time 10 days ago and I must say it was mixed emotions. Clearly proud that he managed to get his place to study medicine - particularly with the fierce battle for places this year - but also missing him. The house just isn't the same - it's quieter, there's less washing and ironing to do and there's more food in the house! Can't wait to see him when he comes home for a weekend though!
Dianne
Isn't the great weather we are having at the moment just wonderful! You just feel so much better and you can forget that Autumn is only just around the corner.
I'm going to enjoy going home tonight and relaxing a little - might even be able to get a chair out in the garden if I'm not too late. Will definitely pick some more of those delicious apples in our garden - a bumper crop this year - clearly the result of all the love and attention our trees get - or maybe not!
Dianne
Its particularly pleasing as PR consultants when your clients have success in awards - and that's exactly what happened on Friday night and we were there to enjoy it too.
Djanogly City Academy won the Excellence in People Development Award in the Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce Awards beating off some stiff competition.
North Midland Construction plc was shortlisted in the Sustainability Award too but didn't quite manage to take the title, being narrowly beaten by the Hardstaff Group.
A good time was had by all - and congratulations to both clients.
