A chilly, hilly 10K run at Longleat was the order of the day for Fiona and Julie, yesterday!
Starting in front of Longleat House the race takes in the estates' private, and traffic-free roads, with only a short excursion of 400m on public highways as the runners pass the Bath Arms pub before the final mile downhill to the finish.
Congratulations to Suzanne and Rich for their wonderful news!
Baby is due on 2nd July 2017.
My brother, a friend and I all travelled from Bristol to the mountains of Tignes-Val D’Isere for a few days of hard skiing. Unfortunately, most of the snow arrived as we were leaving, but the conditions on top of the mountains were still good and we managed to get a good deal of fresh air and our fair share of apres-ski at the same time!
Andrew Michael was born on 22nd December (8lbs 11oz). Many congratulations to Jan and John and their family.
Andrew Michael
Andrew Michael and family
SRA are mentioned in the new year interiors feature in Bath Life magazine. The piece starts on page 48, with a quotes from us on page 49 and 50.
View the full article here: https://issuu.com/mediaclash/docs/bl329_final
It is probably because we are coming to the end of the year. Maybe also because my life is on the brink of a momentous change (#feelingoutofcontrol). But I have been reflecting a little bit.
A lot has changed in the last year. Well the last 2 years actually. We have moved from being Stubbs Rich (no, I'm not going to buy donuts) to SRA. I have transitioned from being Nick Stubbs' PA (even though I had a flashback of the Carbon Cartoon today when someone contacted me about it) to being Brand Manager.
It is on this point I want to linger because I want to thank the Partners for giving me the opportunity to spread my wings and help them to implement a renewed brand. SRA has for years (even before 'SRA') stood for some wonderful values and a great people-focused culture. All I did was help to draw this out so it defines us.
I am absolutely convinced that when an organisation has a brand they are comfortable with, and confident in, it can be a springboard from which a purposeful business can flourish. And I honestly believe that SRA can feel proud that they have these attributes.
These aren't my 'leaving thoughts', because I plan on being back at the end of 2017. And yet, I know that good brands don't stand still (like flourishing businesses don't). If a brand 'stands still' it actually goes backwards. Therefore I am delighted that the Partners' took the decision to ask both Karen and Jacob to continue to strengthen and position the SRA brand in new places. I am excited to see how things move forward. I am excited to watch from the sideline for a few months. I am excited to find out about all the changes that will take place in the next year.
Finally, thanks to all the parents who have passed on their wisdom and practical advice!
I wish you all the very best. And here's to a great Christmas!
- Jane
"Matt decided that he wanted to organise us into a group photo ... only as long as he could do his Usain Bolt pose. I found the whole thing all rather confusing!
- Jane
Thanks to Emma and all those involved in organising the day. Thanks to the Partners for their generosity. We really enjoyed the Christmas Party!
The Christmas Jumper Day was in support of Save the Children. If you haven’t put your £2 in the box, we will leave it in the kitchen for you to add your donation.
Jane shares a few tips on how to enjoy a more sustainable Chirstmas Jumper Day
As much as I'm anticipating the fun and festivities of Christmas Jumper Day and the support it raises for Save the Children, I was bothered about the one-day-a-year wearing of a jumper made by the hands of who-knows-who and which may sit in landfill for who-knows-how-long. I contacted LoveYourClothes for some advice, so thought I'd share it ...
It’s also important to dispose of the jumper in the best way once you’re finished with it – every year, 350,000 tonnes of clothing needlessly goes to landfill when it can be reused or recycled.
Just little something to think about this year!
This year's Saltford Santa Dash raised money for Butterflies-Haven. Based in Keynsham, this charity supports young people with autism in the local area.
Well done Tony and family for taking part.
Thanks to everyone who filled a shoe box for Operation Christmas Child. I am sure there will be some very happy children when it comes time for opening!
It won't be long before we are putting on those festive jumpers, this time raising money for Save the Children as part of their National Christmas Jumper Day.
Get searching your wardrobe for that annual woolly jumper, or get blinging the one you wear most weekends. We want to see you in it on Friday 16 December! More details to follow.
We had great fun carving our pumpkin creations yesterday. I am not sure how a coconut sneaked in (Emma Mc), but it was a very cute addition!
A few pics ...
A note from Fred:
We got our visa approved last night for Jacika to live in England!
Just wanted to say thank you for all the support, advice from the visa veterans and for keeping me busy (Andy!) over the past six months or so – it means so much more to me than I can say with a couple of tubs of Celebrations!
Please bring your shoeboxes in to the office by Monday 14 Novemeber
Read MoreFirstly a little note from Anita ...
“Dear All
Thank you SO much to everyone who was able to come to my party last night, I had an amazing time.
Some extra special thank you’s go to...
David, John and Mike for providing the party and Emma for organising it. Jane for putting the presentation together and Andrew for the music.
I love my cheeseboard, I have never had one big enough to put out all the cheeses I like before!
I am going to read my card when I am on holiday, sat on a beach with a box of tissues by my side and a glass of something in my hand!😉
So thank you once again my SRA family.
Anita xx”
Hi Everyone,
So the hair chop finally happened on Saturday. A 15-inch plait is now on its way to the the Little Princess Trust! Thank you so so much for your generous donations. So far the haircut has raised a whopping £465 for the charity which I am sure they will really appreciate!
It is not too late to sponsor if you would like, please visit my JustGiving page. Thank you!!
The London to Paris Bike Ride gives plenty of opportunity to have fun, meet new people, get fit and raise money for charity.
Talk to Julie or Emily who have both completed the ride before, and check out this video if you are interested in giving it a go in 2017.
