SECNET EVENTS
Thursday September 4th LEIGH COURT MANSION Evening Spectacular
Our next SECNET Event will be an Evening Spectacular at LEIGH COURT MANSION – be wined and dined, entertained and informed, meet other secretaries all while soaking in the fantastic atmosphere of this fabulous mansion.
FREE EVENT – Limited spaces so you need to BOOK NOW.
Book here now using the form below:
Click here to visit the Leigh Court Mansion information now!
Directions to Leigh Court
From Clifton Suspension Bridge:
From Clifton, follow signs for Clifton Suspension Bridge (toll 50p). Over bridge, at first set of traffic lights (junction with Rownham Hill) turn right onto A369 towards M5 motorway.
At next set of lights (junction with Beggar Bush Lane) go straight across, still towards motorway.
Enter outskirts of Abbots Leigh; continue past The George Inn on left, caution as the road narrows.
As road bends, prepare to turn right into the drive leading to Leigh Court. Continue along driveway passing Brackenwood Nurseries on right and Freeways Day Centre on left. The road sweeps into a one-way system and leads to main house. Please follow signs to the car park.
From M5 Motorway, Junction 19 (Gordano Services)
Take A369, following signs for Easton – in – Gordano and Clifton. Pass the Rudgeleigh Inn on your left.
Follow the road past the petrol station on your right.
Enter outskirts of Abbots Leigh, passing signpost on your left for Ham Green/Pill. Continue along A369, down the hill; prepare to turn left into the drive leading to Leigh Court.
Continue along the drive passing Brackenwood Nurseries on right and Freeway Day Centre on the left. The road sweeps to the right into a one-way system that leads to the main house. Please follow signs for the car park.
SECNET BBQ at the Avon Gorge Hotel- Tuesday August 12th 2008
Although the weather meant that the event had to be held indoors as the Terrace that has such splendid views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Gorge, was out of bounds, over 100 secretaries from across the area enjoyed a fabulous evening on Tuesday August 12th courtesy of the Avon Gorge Hotel.
Steve Durrant and his staff from Saks Hair & Beauty explained the benefits of the new semi permanent hair removal system IPL that they are now licensed to offer.
Hannah Stapley-Parker of PTP Consulting enjoyed a mini hair and beauty makeover.
Jon Marsh of CFH Document Management explained the new docmail system that they provide saving small as well as larger businesses considerably amounts of money on any mailing from a single letter to a multi million mailing.
Tara Gillam, sales and marketing manager of the Avon Gorge Hotel then explained some of the exciting plans that the new owners have for this iconic Bristol hotel.
New SECNET VIPs, Lorraine Banks, Sarah Cole, Jane Highfield, Valerie Hinchcliffe and Elaine Jay were presented with their Membership Certificates and welcome ‘goodie’ packs and Official SECNET Partners Avon Gorge Hotel, CFH Documentation and La Creme were also presented with their certificates.
Just wanted to drop you a note to say Thank You for a most enjoyable evening on Tuesday. It was a shame about the weather, but that didn’t matter, it’s the people that make it.
I had a really good evening, shared a table with some lovely people – we had such fun and will definitely meet up again. The food was good, and the puddings very generous to the dozen or so of us left at the end (and that’s because we were talking too much)................and, I won the dinner for two! Thank you once again. Hilary
Many thanks for coming over to the Avon Gorge Hotel on Tuesday, sorry that we had to have the “indoor” BBQ, but hopefully it gave you all a flavour of what the hotel has to offer.
I hope that you all collected a pack on the hotel when you left, which would have included the information on the Conference Incentive for the hotel (a pdf copy is attached, and do feel free to forward over to any of your colleagues who were unable to attend).
One thing I forgot to mention was, with regards to Christmas Party Nights. For all bookings confirmed before 31st August 2008, we are offering a 10% discount off the price).
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information on the hotel, or if we can assist with any event or enquiry you may have.
Tara Gillan Avon Gorge HotelClick here to visit the Avon Gorge Hotel information now!
Winford Manor SECNET Evening Extravaganza – Tuesday July 29th 2008
On Tuesday July 29th secretaries from across the area met at the new Winford Manor Hotel for an Evening Extravaganza.
Charles Walker of Rapide System Supplies gave an overview of the services his businesses provides to clients throughout Somerset and Bristol and he also gave insight into how Digital Dictations can be used to move businesses forward. Rob McCabe gave an inspirational talk entitled “If it’s to be it’s up to me”, before the No7 Team from Boots in Broadmead demonstrated some of the products from the No7 range.
Tracey Beck, general manager of Winford Manor then explained the facilities this new country hotel can offer for both accommodation and as an out of town venue for meetings and conferences.
A new SECNET VIP, Debbie Waine, was presented with her Membership Certificate and welcome ‘goodie’ pack and recently appointed Official SECNET Partners Temple Quay Recruitment, Guy Fawkes Hair & Beauty, Rapide System Supplies, KN Office Supplies, Leigh Court and Winford Manor were also presented with their certificates.
HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE REACTIONS TO ANOTHER GREAT EVENING
Thanks guys – enjoyed last evening. Lovely venue. Kind regards Hilary
Thank you for a lovely evening. It was really enjoyable. Regards Debbie Waine
I just wanted to say thank you very much for Tuesday evening – a fantastic evening in a truly lovely location. One I certainly hadn’t heard of before now. All the best Liz Day
Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you both for a great evening on Tuesday. The girls and I had a lovely evening and we are really looking forward to the next event at the Avon Gorge!
With best wishes, Jenna
Thank you so much for organising a great evening here at Winford Manor. Was very surprised to see such a relaxed group of people, so willing to share information and take on board new information.
Am delighted with the result and look forward to hosting another event in the future.
With thanks and kind regards
Tracey Beck, General Manager, Winford Manor
SECNETS’s Harry and Rob were delighted to meet, greet and talk to a thousand PA’s and Secretaries from all over the United Kingdom at the fantastic Times Creme show in London.
Harry pictured here at our Secretary Network stand 501
Many thanks to all the visitors to our stand, we enjoyed a superb position as the very first exhibit on the left as you enter the show. We also enjoyed hearing about your various roles, responsibilities and interests – many of our visitors participated in our SECNET survey and enter the competition to win the large “Im in charge” teddy bear.
This picture shows the lower floor section near closing time!
There was about two hundred exhibitors at the show ranging from hotels and venues to fashion and office supplies. There were free offers, giveaways, goodie bags, cakes, canapes and even a drop of bubbly to enjoy! Many visitors told us that they had no idea that there was so much to see and do.
The fashion shows from Planet were very well attended starting at 11.30am and 2.30pm daily and so were the information seminars during the show, all featuring highly relevent topics like “PA the project manager”, “PA and the boss”, “Communication skills”, “Minute taking”, “Secrets and Tips” and a host more interesting topics available in the 6 seminar theatres at the event.
Our photo here shows Rob and Sharon at Times Creme.
Sharon Davies has been featured on our website for a while in the “Office News” section with her keep fit and toned at your workplace. She has been working in association with Leitz – the high performing filing and desktop brand (you were all given a Leitz file sample at the Ashton Court Mansion SECNET event recently).
Rob with Anna a SECNET visitor from Clevedon Nr Bristol
Rob with Nicci another SECNET visitor, this time from Devon
Yet another SECNET visitor – Christelle from Clifton Bristol
Watch out for news on other Times Creme events, they are very worthwhile, informative and a Must do for the modern Secretary and PA – wherever you are located!
A splendid view over Bristol’s Historic Harbour was just one of the pleasures enjoyed by secretaries and PAs who attended Lunch with SECNET at the Mercure Brigstow Bristol Hotel on Friday May 30th.
Hotel manager Tim Howes welcomed guests who were then able to sample exciting dishes from the new menu available at the hotel’s Eclipse restaurant.
Mike Corbin, of new SECNET Official Partner, West Consulting gave a fascinating and slightly frightening insight into some of the new HR regulations that businesses will have to cope with in the near future.
Secretaries and PA’s who have any doubts about whether their employers HR systems and procedures are up to date or not , can through SECNET, get a Free ‘health check‘– see home page for details.
On a lighter note Ros Pope of Higher Society showed the group some of the fabulous hats that she hires out and also gave a useful update on acceptable etiquette at Ascot, particularly on Ladies Day in the Royal Enclosure.
Rob McCabe explained further the aims of THE SECRETARY NETWORK and that there will shortly be some SECNET VIP only events and a whole raft of special offers exclusively for SECNET VIPs.
He then presented new VIP members – Sharon Escott and Debra-Marie Duffety with their certificates and ‘goody packs’ as well as presenting SECNET Official Partners Sarah Barber from PTP Consulting and Jo Westlake from Mercure Brigstow Hotel with their certificates.
Finally Jo Westlake described some of the features offered at Mercure Brigstow Hotel and showed some of those attending around the hotel rooms.
‘Another great Secretary Network do’ seemed to be the general consensus ‘When’s the next one?’
Watch this space!
The stunning surroundings of Ashton Court Mansions provided the venue for an Evening Extravaganza with SECNET on April 9th.
A welcome drink greeted around 100 secretaries from businesses in and around Bristol, before the more formal part of the evening was held in the spectacular music room.
Alex Manna-Gibbs of Fashion Moda explained the individual fabric printing service she supplies, then Rob McCabe engaged the audience with an interesting talk about how we are perceived, both on the telephone and in a face to face situation and the importance of politeness, cheerfulness and a helpful approach however stressed and under pressure we are.
James Gore Public Relations Manager from Bristol Airport brought guests up to date with the latest developments and new scheduled flights before Lizzie Bartlett of Athena Gowns gave some useful pointers on how to choose the right gown for you when attending a special occasion.
Sharon Flanagan then welcomed guests to Ashton Court Mansion, introduced her team and explained that guided tours were available throughout the evening.
Guests then moved into the bar area and enjoyed a superb buffet supper, listened to the Jazz Band (the theme for Christmas Parties at Ashton Court this year) and networked.
The reaction from guests, speakers and the venue prove conclusively that this was the most successful SECNET event yet. –Get involved in the next one!!
“I just wanted say how much we all enjoyed Wednesday evening – it was the best event of its kind that we’ve done so far.
You were fantastic – thank you very much for all the hard work you put in to make it so successful and professional, it was just what we needed – let’s just hope it bears fruit.
Judging by the responses from the guests, they all enjoyed everything on offer, but then how could they not – a lovely venue, fab weather, entertaining speakers (including yourself), great food, music and guided tours – all more than they expected. The intention was for them to leave with the wow factor, and they certainly did.
Many thanks once again, let’s get a date in the diary for next year!”
Sharon Flanagan
Sales & Marketing Manager, Ashton Court Mansion
“Just dropping you a quick line to thank you and your team (along with the team at Ashton Court) for an enjoyable evening yesterday.
As this was my first time attending a Secnet event I was not sure what to expect. I’m happy to say that I found the atmosphere to be welcoming, and the evening to be informative.
I look forward to attending another event in the future.
Many thanks again.”
Danielle Brown
Just a quick thank you for a top event on Wednesday night – I didn’t get a chance to say so before we left. What a fab venue and the food was delicious!
Hope to attend another event in the future.
Kind regards,
Helen
Really enjoyed last night; great event, very beneficial.
Lovely venue & food. The effort which must’ve gone into arranging it is appreciated.
Keep us in the loop with any future events.
Kind regards
Jess Milton
Rob McCabe presents the Ashton Court Mansion team with their ‘SECNET Official Partner’ certificate.
Full details about the next SECNET event coming shortly – visit the website ever few days to ensure you are one of the first to get details as places will again be limited.
REPORT ON LUNCH WITH SECNET AT THE AZTEC HOTEL & SPA
“This was my first Secretary Network event. It was terrific please let me know about the next event at Ashton Court in April” was the reaction of one delighted Bristol secretary who attended the LUNCH WITH SECNET at The Aztec Hotel & Spa on March 6th.
Before enjoying a splendid lunch, we were given an interesting and informative talk on How to Best Use an Employment Agency by Sarah Barber of SECNET Partner PTP Consulting.
Colour Me Beautiful consultant Julie Harvey then gave a lively talk about the best way to avoid buying clothes that look fabulous in the store but are a ‘fashion disaster’ when you get home.
Rob McCabe presented latest SECNET VIP Sandra Steuart with her certicate and welcome pack before Lisa Coe from the Aztec Hotel and Spa gave an introduction to the hotel and explained the new room facilities on offer at Lodge on the Park which is about to open.
SEE DETAILS ON OUR PREVIOUS LUNCH WITH SECNET
Wednesday January 30th 12.30 – 2pm – 62 secretaries from The Secretary Network enjoyed a buffet lunch in The Conservatory at Bristol Marriott City Centre.
Rob McCabe gave an inspirational talk entitled Action Now, Helen and Sunny from Estee Lauder at Debenhams demonstrated new make up colours and introduced a brand new perfume and Neil and Cariann from the Marriott explained the facilities offered by Bristol biggest hotel.
New SECNET VIP members Geraldine and Judith were presented with their Membership Certificates and welcome ‘goodie’ packs.
“Thank you very much for organising today’s event. Jayne and I really enjoyed the opportunity to network with Bristol secretaries and PAs, and were very impressed with the facilities at the Marriott. Thanks also for the goodie box, what a treat! Very best wishes”
Judith Ludovino & Jayne Gooch
“I got whisked off to do a showround yesterday and didn’t manage to say goodbye so just wanted to say a Big Thank you for all your support in yesterdays event it was a great turnout of people and we took some positive leads which was Fab so a big thank you from us, anything else we can support you on in the future please let us know.”
Many Thanks
Cariann Anderson
Sales Manager
Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre
GET READY TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE NEXT SECNET EVENT – ANOUNCEMENT VERY SHORTLY
Previous SECNET event report and feedback:
Get up & GO Breakfast meeting feedback… WOW!
Our very first SECNET Get up and Go Breakfast Meeting was fantastic, well attended and a great way to start the day! Held at the superb Bristol Marriott Royal – College Green on Wednesday November 14th. We enjoyed superb hospitality from this top quality hotel and thank all management and staff for making this a tremendous start to our secretaries day.
Suzannah from Amazing Events talked about Christmas party organising top tips.
No less than three representatives from Estee Lauder demonstrated their new products and how to apply them to look great in the mornings.
Neil and Lisa from the Marriott Royal told us about the history and features of this lovely hotel… along with some great offers!
Look out for a fantastic competition from the Marriott Royal next month.
Thank you all for your emails of thanks, we are delighted that you enjoyed this tremendous “top notch” 5 Star way to launch our Get up & GO Secretary breakfast meetings.
6.30pm OCTOBER 18th 2007 saw the official launch of The Secretary Network
An evening of fun and entertainment held at the Bristol Thistle Hotel right in the heart of the Bristol city centre.
“This was a fantastic event. Everyone seemed to have a really good time and there was a brilliant atmosphere” One secretary told us in her Email.
“Thank you so much to the Guy Fawkes team, the haircut is amazing. Sadly I have been unable to get any work done this morning as I am either looking in the mirror or being told how lovely it looks. I’m making sure everyone knows where to go for their next cut” said makeover prize winner Kirsty.
There was a stunning fashion show by Lime of Regent St, Clifton Bristol showing a superb and varied range of autumn fashions, dont forget your goodie bag 10% discount voucher!
We enjoyed a special live performance by singer songwriter Richard Riley.
Lucy – Assistant manager and fitness trainer from Otium told us about eating correctly and what we can do at our desks to keep in shape.
Sue Chinnick a motivational speaker told us “why today can be better than yesterday”.
The team from Guy Fawkes hair and beauty were very well equiped to demonstrate the latest in beauty treatments and showed us a superb hair makeover on a delighted secretary selected from the audience.
Also in attendance to speak to our secretaries were staff from Lucy Bristow appointments, Costco Bristol and Action for ME.
Everyone took home a goodie bag containing SECNET chocolates, special offers, discount vouchers, samples and our special thanks go to Guy Fawkes hair and beauty for aranging bags and the exciting free L’Oreal products. Well done all involved!
Fantastic news we are exhibiting (stand 501 just inside the entrance on the left hand side) at the superb London Timescreme event Be sure to visit this incredible show aimed at PA’s and Secretaries throughout the UK. We look forward to welcoming you on our stand and meeting you.
More news soon… Watch this space!
