Summary of October Event
Well thanks to so many of you for attending the event on October the 5th at the Modern Pantry with our guest Speaker Annah Stretton. Again we have received amazing feedback from you with ALL of the surveys on the night rating the event ‘excellent’.
Pictured left to right are: Bronwen Horton, Annah Stretton and Maggie Eyre at The Modern Pantry.
Summary of evening
Our October event was held at the Modern Pantry located in Clerkenwell www.themodernpantry.co.uk. This amazing restaurant was set up by Kiwi Chef Anna Hansen and we were treated to some of their delicious nibbles and some wine (I have to say they were without doubt the nicest hors d'oeuvres I have ever tasted). Anna spoke briefly about her journey and opening the establishment and how the concept of the Pantry came about. We would like to thank Anna and her wonderful team for hosting the evening in the private dining area, simply superb!
Anna was followed by Annah Stretton speaking about her business success as one of New Zealand’s icons in the fashion and publishing industries. Annah kindly joined us on route to Reims to accept the prestigious Verve Clicquot award, which is an award for business women who are high achievers in business life, it salutes the womens achievements - many of whom work quietly and without acclaim in the many different businesses and industries that contribute to the economic life of 17 countries around the world. Congratulations once again Annah! Not only did Annah share her amazing story of business success but also imparted her ten strategies for success which she has kindly written up for us all. (Please contact Bronwen bronwen@nzwomen.co.uk if you didnt receive a pdf copy via email)
We would like to thank Annah for her time, sharing her story and also ensuring we had some key actions we could all take away and apply to our own lives. Many people commented that they could have listened to Annah speaking for another hour, truly inspiring stuff.
Following Annahs talk Maggie Eyre lead a quick networking exercise to ensure we all left the evening having met a new face or two.
We always want to ensure that each event is something a little different but that we include our main goals to learn, to network and to connect.
Winners of door prizes
Congratulations to all of our winners and we would like to thank both Anna and Annah for donating these prizes:
Modern Pantry Voucher for £50 - Alison Weaver
Annah Stretton’s signed book - Gaye Flexen
Diaries - Deb Brown and Helen Campbell
Her Magazines - Dee Chase, Margaret Groot and Varney Polydor
Thanks to the Modern Pantry also for the gift bags supplied on the night.
As Christmas is just around the corner Annah Strettons book, ‘From Rag Trade to Mag Trade’ or a magazine subscription to ‘Her Magazine’ is a great gift to send friends and family in NZ. As Annah mentioned at our event she has just released ‘Stitch and Bitch’ if you're looking for an extra special gift.
Up and coming events
Our next event will be held on the evening of Wednesday November 18th and will be the last for the year as Christmas is such a very busy time for us all. Please mark this in your calendars and diaries and we will have more information out within the next week. Our next Venue has superb views from a skyscraper and a strong Kiwi link.... hint hint.
The NZ Society Christmas Market held in New Zealand House, see the marvellous panorama view of London from the 'penthouse' on Thursday 26th Nov - Canapes, NZ Wines and beer. Stalls for kiwi themed Christmas present shopping! For more details and to book see www.nzsociety.co.uk (Trust me this is one evening you won't want to miss). Limited tickets left... Im talking VERY VERY few.
For more New Zealand Related events and news please see the following websites:
NZ News UK - www.nznewsuk.co.uk/living/out_and_about/
The New Zealand Society - www.nzsociety.co.uk
Kea New Zealand - www.keanewzealand.com/groups/kea-uk-news.html
If you couldnt make it to the last event, Im hoping that by changing the night of our November meeting to a Wednesday it will give you the opportunity to meet with us before we all get wrapped up in the anarchy that is Christmas and New Year. I will be confirming our venue and giving you more details for November 18th soon so stay tuned.
Twitter and LinkedIn
Please follow us on twitter, check out our tweets at www.twitter.com/nzwomen, it is often the first place we put out information.
Thanks to Jacqui Wales, one of our members, she has created a group for us in LinkedIn - so you can pursue your networking online and in between meetings... This will be Launched at the November 18th event.