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Memory_Girl

Cheery_Daff wrote: »

MG, what kind of venue are you looking for, for how many etc? The place I used to volunteer at has a training room - not hugely posh (it's in a conservation centre!) but cheery - not sure if they hire it out though, but can ask. The charity is VERY big on mind mapping though, so I'm sure they'd be most welcoming Can PM you details if you want them

Pretty basic really - tables and chairs for 44 people (see I am focussing on nothing other than complete success). Jugs and glasses for water - access to bathrooms and a socket to plug in my OHP. I come with screen, OHP and everything else I need.

If you think they might be suitable could you ask whether they would consider us "visiting a spell"

Memorygirl

Keeping_Motivated

MG how much is the training at Leeds? What time will it start/end?

*Jellie*

I might be able to persuade a couple of students in Leeds to attend. I will try and get them to spread the word if I can.
Will pm my email for the publicity material
Jelliex

Memory_Girl

Keeping_Motivated wrote: »

MG how much is the training at Leeds? What time will it start/end?

9.30 for ten - rolling through till 3.30.

£80 per person basic rate (for first person in family - £60 per erson thereafter)

Memorygirl

cha97michelle

Cheery_Daff wrote: »

Lara, glad some of your anxiety is fading! :T Well done indeed for asking for help - and for taking it! :T

Michelle - didn't realise you were in Rotherham! I'm in Sheffield - and round the corner from me we have a rather fabulous Country Market (affliliated to the WI, google Country Markets) every Saturday morning, which sells hand made cakes and crafts and things. They do quite a trade in cheery knitted kids' clothes

I'm sure there's probably one nearer to you, but if you fancy a mini trip over to Sheffield one Saturday morning for a cheap cup of tea and some fabulous cake, I'm more than happy to take you along so you can have a nosey at what's on offer and a chat to some of the people involved if you think you might fancy it in the future? No obligation (to me or the WI!) - and if you want to just come and have a nosey at what's going on to store up future possibilities without talking to anyone, that's fine too! PM me if you'd like to (it's every Saturday, but only open 9am-12, so you'd have to get up early! :eek:) xx

MG, what kind of venue are you looking for, for how many etc? The place I used to volunteer at has a training room - not hugely posh (it's in a conservation centre!) but cheery - not sure if they hire it out though, but can ask. The charity is VERY big on mind mapping though, so I'm sure they'd be most welcoming Can PM you details if you want them

I will have to look out for that. Weekend time is quite scarce at the minute as we have a lot of DIY stuff going on in the house in a couple of weeks and we need to empty the garage first to fit the new kitchen cupboards and stuff in until it is installed, but i am definitely interested. Will have to get DH to kid sit. The early start does not sound a problem. The last 3 Saturdays have been 5:30, 5:30 then 6:45. Thanks for thinking of me.

MatyMoo

Memory_Girl wrote: »

9.30 for ten - rolling through till 3.30.

£80 per person basic rate (for first person in family - £60 per erson thereafter)

Memorygirl

Would that include lunch or do they need to bring a picnic?

May be a long day without food.

Memory_Girl

MatyMoo wrote: »

Would that include lunch or do they need to bring a picnic?

May be a long day without food.

Bring your own packed lunch:D - most of the costs in hiring a hotel is in the money they charge for water, coffee breaks and lunch(usualy things wrapped in reheated pastry). Those costs are passed on to the students.

This is a MSE Memorygirl World Tour - stripped down and value for money so that we can touch 1000 kids. So no posh hotels, waiters in aprons, silver service and afternoon teas - although we will have that at my "pay the mortgage off in one pound coins party".:D:D

Besides - I find kids are a bit funny with "different" foods and would rather they ate well from familiar foods at lunchtime to keep their energy up (OMG!!! I've turned into my mum!!!)

Memorygirl

Triker

Hey we can bring a 'pot luck' lunch, we can all bring a bit of something and share it out...bit more spreading of the goodwill.

DedicatedDFW

Hi Everyone,

I have been very busy with work lately and weekend was taken up, in a nice way, with seeing family - been listing on e-bay and picking up some MS's to try and help cover cost of car repair Just had a quick read so sorry if I miss anyone off - Happy Birthday to those celebrating today

Claire - I *will* be paying you tomorrow via paypal so excited to be getting my ear-rings.

MG - I will PM you my e-mail address - now I've signed up to OU I really need to attend your course but I am fairly certain I am due in work that weekend so will need to wait until you're nearer me.

dirtyepic

Hi all,

Managed to catch up again and due to this being a very late posting and I have to get up early tomorrow I will keep it short and sweet.

Loving the continual positiveness - it never ceases to amaze me what the power of positive thinking and community spirit can actually achieve.

I have been watching the Sky coverage of the Chilean Miners rescue tonight and I have been in bits! It's up to the 31st miner and I am absolutely shattered. I am just as overcome with emotion with the 31st as when I saw the coverage of the 1st and 2nd this morning before heading off for work. It's such a lovely change to be able to watch good news on the tv. I have banned myself from watching the news on TV for about a month now due to the negativeness and constant bad and demotivating news. Before I went to bed last night I mentioned that the rescue operation would have started and that we would wake up and start the day good news. What a lovely feeling throughout the world.

I am getting so much more emotional, dunno if its all down to my current depressive state or a touch of me age setting in now as well!!!

Also, after the first 24 hours of collecting for Kits for Kids I have received my first 3 shirts by a very kind gentleman at work and been promised another 35 by facebook friends and also another 12 from a friend of mine's effort in her texting her old work pals. Yet again, overwhelmed with the power of positive thinking and community spirit. I am so excited to be part of the matrix because I am able to achieve something. The sense of achievement has been missing for so long. Believe it or not, that's why I enjoy ironing or housework or even an early night(!) because its the only time I feel I actually personally achieve something.

MG - I can't make the 13 November but if you are deciding to do a Newcastle workshop (where adults can attend!) for the 20th November I am sure I will be able to make it. If not, I definitely will be on your list for Newcastle for April next year.

Mike - thanks for replying to my PM. All taken on board but currently not able to action! I am dying to get back to being creative on me lovely Mac!

So today, I wish to thank The Universe for giving me such a good day, good news and the beginnings of fully achieving something worthwhile. What a bl***y good feeling! Yay!

Night night

T
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