Back from a few days in surprisingly sunny Telford at the EOA Employee Ownership Annual Conference. My head is full of thoughts from everything I heard and saw across the event. Thoughts on what more we can be doing in our business, on the importance of the community and collaboration for EO businesses, on theContinueContinue reading “EOA 2024 Conference”
Author Archives: Liam
40 years down the line with Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends
Tracking the journey of one of my earliest collections, which may have reached its final stop, back with me after decades of drivers.
November 2024 Mixtape
Tracklisting: 01. Love Language, Holiday87, JONES – Midnight02. salute, Empress Of – one of those nights03. Satin Jackets, Tyler Mann – Looking For You04. Kavinsky, Angele, Phoenix – Nightcall05. The Blessed Madonna, Kylie Minogue – Edge of Saturday Night06. The Midnight – Chariot07. robbietheused – The Feels08. The Lottery Winners, Reverend And The Makers -ContinueContinue reading “November 2024 Mixtape”
Does collecting create fun from the mundane?
I’m making a case for the much maligned motorway service station to be reimagined as a Great British collectable.
This hidden toy museum is home to one man’s extensive collection
Nestled away at Mountfitchet Castle near Stansted is an oasis for toy collectors and pop culture fans that crosses generations.
Do limited edition food products appeal to the collector mindset?
(A look at some of the weird and wonderful product variants that make supermarket shelves a bit more fun.) Why are there suddenly so many flavours of Jammie Dodgers? Be honest, we’ve all been wondering this, even if we’re not all as incensed about it as my friend Alix is. I didn’t have good answers for AlixContinueContinue reading “Do limited edition food products appeal to the collector mindset?”
BCP Film Office launch event
Last night I attended the launch of BCP Film Office alongside approx. 199 other people at THIS Workspace in Bournemouth. Congrats to Amy Orchard, Claire Main and the team on a sellout success! Kudos also to Jackie Goddard who delivered a masterclass in event hosting. 👏When I embarked on my AVCE in Media Communication andContinueContinue reading “BCP Film Office launch event”
October 2024 Mixtape
Tracklisting: 01. Lauren Mayberry – Something In The Air02. The Knocks, Dolores Forever – LOVER03. half alive – Sophie’s House04. The Aces – The Magic05. Smallpools – Amelia06. Gretel – Far Out07. Joywave – He’s Back!08. The Beaches – Jocelyn09. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Something Corporate – Death Grip10. Pale Waves – Not AContinueContinue reading “October 2024 Mixtape”
Toy photography on Naboo
Multiple scenes from The Phantom Menace were shot at Whippendell Wood (just north of London) incl. the Gungans’ Sacred Place where Padme and the rest of the Naboo appeal to Boss Nass to join them in battle against the Trade Federation. We went to check it out last week and I took the big manContinueContinue reading “Toy photography on Naboo”
Beer Tours: St Albans
Beer Shop, 71 London Rd, St Albans, AL1 1LN The Craft and Cleaver, 62 Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BU The Farmer’s Boy, 134 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1PQ Mad Squirrel Tap (St Albans), Heritage Close, 17 High Street, St Albans, AL3 4EB White Hart Tap, 4 Keyfield Terrace, St Albans, AL1 1QJ
Can you collect without using Amazon?
My experience over the past five years of treating the gargantuan retailer as a last resort option.
Employee ownership panel at Salad
Growing up in Poole I’ve sat on many barstools on Poole Quay with a beer (these were alcohol free, admittedly) and had great conversations with friends and strangers alike. This chat, on Wednesday night at an upcoming venue called ‘Salad’ was an all time favourite. By chance, we all had something in common, employee ownership.ItContinueContinue reading “Employee ownership panel at Salad”
Liam Toms 