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Do limited edition food products appeal to the collector mindset?
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 Alix when she posed these questions on LinkedIn a few weeks back, so I’m taking the time to explore thisContinueContinue 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”
Word for word: When song lyrics became a collectable
Smash Hits’ Songwords Cards were a genius way to access and collect lyrics before Genius.
September 2024 Mixtape
Tracklisting: 01. Motion City Soundtrack – Stop Talking02. beabadoobee – Beaches03. Pixie Lott – Midnight Trash04. Charly Bliss – Back There Now05. Frances Forever, Miya Folick – Mr. Man06. Magdalena Bay – That’s My Floor07. Abby Holliday – Steve Martin08. Phoebe Go – Something You Were Trying09. Old Sea Brigade – Heaven In The RightContinueContinue reading “September 2024 Mixtape”
The saga begins, again.
Last week I had the novelty of seeing Attack of the Clones in the same cinema and screen that I first saw it 22 years ago back in 2002. Here’s my ticket from that night alongside last week’s. £3.75 in 2002, £5 in 2024, and let’s be honest the latter is a bargain. I rememberContinueContinue reading “The saga begins, again.”
Celebrating 9 years with Grapevine
Today I’m celebrating 9 years with Grapevine. My 9th year started with the huge recognition we received at the Dorset Business Awards last Autumn and we rode the wave of that through into 2024. The 2nd half of the year has presented the question “what happens when you’ve finished telling everyone that your business isContinueContinue reading “Celebrating 9 years with Grapevine”
Liam Toms 