January Newsletter
For those of you who don’t get out Newletter sent to you at the end of the month… here’s what we recommend for February
SERVICE OF THE MONTH – Networking is the fun part- following up on the contacts is the necessary but time consuming task that we can take on for you with up to 25 personalised emails sent to the people you met at events as well as creating and maintaining a database and doing follow ups.
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Skiing. We still have some good white stuff up in Scotland and you can find out the latest and best news here Remember… we can help with transport and accommodation.
If you want to head to the slopes abroad? We have always found Snowfinders to be very knowledgeable and helpful but we also have contacts with other companies we know and like if you would prefer us to ask us to do the research for you.
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You want to able to converse with the local people more fluently when you’re on holiday this year? Then perhaps a language class would help. Cactus is a great way to find a class near you and at the level you need.
Get out and meet people and learn a new skill. The Make Lounge in North London offers craft workshops, hen parties, and children’s events. Subjects cover making purses, soaps, decorating, book binding, making a kimono…lots more to choose from.
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Artist David Hockney’s new exhibition of startling and absorbing landscapes at the Royal Academy in London
More than 100 of Lucian Freud’s portraits, covering seven decades of work, from the early 1940s until the artist’s death in July 2011 are being shown at the National Portrait Gallery opening 9 February.
And if that isn’t enough art for you in London, Tate Britain’s new exhibition starting on 15 February, Picasso and Modern British Art explores the Spanish artist’s reputation in Britain, and looks at how Picasso’s work affected British modernism and inspired British artists.
If you read and enjoyed the stunning book Lanark then visit author Alasdair Gray’s exhibit at Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art
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Some great Jewellery from Tilley and Grace who we discovered via Twitter and Strictly Come Dancing… it’s a long story. Our current favourite is this quirky clover necklace. They have a great charity approach too
A T-shirt or hoodie with a message. Diane has given in to her inner geek and ordered a Batman and Robin hoodie And for the inner comic lover, how about some of these fantastic prints
EAT
Go a bit further afield to Bristol and enjoy the great food at Ronnies of Thornbury or the sister restaurant The Muset in Clifton
At the best French Restaurant in Glasgow. Brian Maule at Chardon d’Or is wonderful. We’re planning on a lunch soon. Great food and great value
Contact us at info@cushiontheimpact.co.uk for more details
