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October 2006
I'm appreciating being able to communicate this month as my phone line went down for a few days. I came back from the September Ladies that Lunch event to find it completely dead. No telephone calls, no broadband connection, just silence. My first thoughts were about all the follow up I needed to do from the meeting, the reminder email I was due to send about my Chippy Lippys meeting next week and all the people on my list to phone. It felt really strange to be dependent on just my mobile for everything. A friend helped me out by offering use of her office and spare computer, which was great but there were limitations , such as no address book or email formatting. Manually putting in 50 email addresses takes a long time and it's very frustrating composing a lengthy email only to find your session has been timed out and the document hasn't been saved, so you've got to start all over again. However, the compensation was working alongside someone else in an office, which is something I last did over a year ago. I'd become so used to my own company that I'd forgotten how good it was to share some good news, make a comment or just chat. So, I'm thinking about how I can build that camaraderie into my working day. From this whole experience, I've learned that being able to adapt when life throws you something unexpected is crucial. Also, asking for help (which I'm getting so much better at doing these days). When I do, I find there are often additional benefits. The friend who loaned me her office also made me regular cups of tea and even invited me to stay on for supper, which I gratefully accepted. Now I'm back in my office with all the familiar things around me, realising how dependent I am on them all to run my business. Technology is a wonderful thing when it works and I'm very grateful that it's working for me again. Given my eventful week, it seems very opportune that I'm following my own advice from last month and taking time out. Next week I'm off to a health spa with my sister for a couple of days to be pampered. Bliss! Lesley Reader Managing Director LTL and Emerging Potential SPECIAL OFFER FOR LTL MEMBERS Would you like to plan for your financial future? When it comes to your finances, what shape are yours in? Would you like help with getting the best return for your savings, protecting your income, advice on retirement planning or providing for you and your family in the event of serious illness or death? Maaike te Winkel of Options for Women is offering a free consultation for LTL members at their offices in Witney during business hours. Each session lasts for an hour and is worth £140. For further information, contact Maaike te Winkel on 01993 773889 or email: maaike.tewinkel@morgancameronilp.com Web: www.optionsforwomen.co.uk For other benefits and offers for Ladies that Lunch members, please see the website - www.ladiesthatlunch.co.uk
OXFORDSHIRE 2007 - CELEBRATING 1000 YEARS Next year is a landmark for Oxfordshire. The county will be 1000 years old and a special year of cultural events, festivals and anniversaries is planned. A celebration of the huge range and diversity of cultural experience that the county has to offer, Oxfordshire 2007 aims to turn the county inside out, introducing people to new and exciting creative experiences. There will be street theatre, giant picnics, ambitious music projects, events along the River Thames, exciting visual installations and much more. From art and music to sport, science, food and the environment - including the first ever Children's Food Festival - Oxfordshire 2007 will be a year to remember and above all, enjoy. Sarah Maxfield, the new Chief Executive of Oxford Inspires will talk more about what is planned and how to get involved at the Ladies that Lunch 28th November meeting. See events for more details. For further information about this cultural experience visit www.oxfordshire2007.com |
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CALENDAR Click on the title for further information and to book your place Louise Rampe, Purple Label - Oxfordshire Small Business of the Year Success through Adversity Sarah Maxfield, Oxford Inspires Oxfordshire 2007 - A year of festivals and special events celebrating 1000 years of Oxfordshire Unstoppable You! Uncover the keys to your success and effectiveness Christmas Fun & Games! | |
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A Warm Welcome To new/renewing members: Alexandra Robinson Blake Lapthorn Linnell Brian Whitford Bartercard Central Counties North Liz Lyke Options for Women | |
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A GROWTH SPURT FOR THE OLD STATION NURSERY
Faringdon based company, The Old Station Nursery Ltd have had a very busy few months as they have recently acquired no less than 6 new nursery sites.
As Managing Director and Ladies that Lunch member, Sarah Steel says, "it has been a bit like buses, you wait ages for one and then several come along at once!"
The company formed 4 years ago when the first nursery opened in the Old Railway Station building in Faringdon. Then they took over the operation of a larger nursery at RAF Benson and since have been looking for further opportunities to expand.
After looking closer to home for nurseries which were on the market, Sarah made an offer on a group of 3 in Lincoln, which was accepted, only to find out that 3 Ministry of Defence (MOD) contracts which the company had also bid for were successful.
The current senior management team is working with Sarah to oversee the new acquisitions and all the existing staff have moved across to the company under transfer of undertakings (TUPE) legislation.
The sites are all being re-branded as 'The Old Station Nursery', with new uniforms, signage and marketing material, whilst reviews of practice are carried out and operational changes are made as required.
"It's been a pretty manic few months, but I am confident things will settle down by Christmas and we look forward to moving into 2007 as a newly invigorated company", said Sarah.
For more information visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk
Do you have some news or comment you want to share with our readers? Contributions are welcomed from everyone whether you're an LTL member or not. Please email lesley@lesleyreader.co.uk with up to 150 words. |
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