A big thank you to Emma and all those involved in organising the day. And thank you to the Partners for their generosity.
We raised £60.50 for Christmas Jumper Day, a campaign which supports Save the Children - thanks to everybody for getting involved. Some festive snaps follow!
Thank you to Emma and those involved in organising a great day for us all. A big thank you to the Partners for their generosity and giving us the opportunity to celebrate.
We raised £53 for Save The Children. Thank you for joining in and donating! In total, the Christmas Jumper campaign has raised £167,950 nationally (so far!)
Thank you to all our Secret Santa’s for all the great gifts – so much fun was had!
There are lots more photographs to be seen here:
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Lizzie organised a festive ice skate followed by dinner last week.
Everyone was in the Christmas spirit - in more ways than one! There were no slipping or sliding mishaps, just lots of smiles!
Those that are beady eye'd among us have perhaps seen the Christmas Market is starting to take shape in Bath. This sparkling centrepiece well and truly signifies that the Christmas season is getting underway very soon. Here a sample of things that are happening if you wish to indulge!
17th November – 2nd January 2018
Get competitive with your work mates in Royal Victoria Park! The festive ice rink and glow in the dark mini golf is bigger and better than ever this year with a fully licensed indoor bar and wood fired pizzas.
23rd November – 10th December
Soak up the sights, smells and sounds as you wander around the market.
23rd November – 12th December. 10am-11pm
Keep out the chill with warming mulled wine, hearty food and plenty of woolly blankets!
24th & 25th November, 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th December. 12-9pm
Feast on some festive fare at Kingsmead Square this Christmas. Try something new from some of the South West’s best street food traders who will be serving up lunch and dinner time treats
25th November, 2nd & 9th December. 1-1.20pm
Drop into Bath Abbey for an informal service with traditional carols. Ideal for weary shoppers!
25th – 26th November
Meet a diverse range of crafters and makers and buy wonderful handmade Christmas gifts.
7th, 14th & 21st December. 5-7.30pm
Step back in time and celebrate Bath’s most famous resident from the Victoria era. The Corridor was the first fashionable shopping arcade in Britain and will play host to costumed characters, musical entertainment and traditional festive treats.
14th – 30th December
Enjoy a spin on the beautiful Victorian carousel which can be found on Stall Street.
5th November – 2nd January
Stunning Chinese lanterns will once again light up the historic grounds at Longleat House & Safari Park this Christmas. You’ll find all your favourite classic fairytale characters, bringing to life the magic of storytelling.
It is probably because we are coming to the end of the year. Maybe also because my life is on the brink of a momentous change (#feelingoutofcontrol). But I have been reflecting a little bit.
A lot has changed in the last year. Well the last 2 years actually. We have moved from being Stubbs Rich (no, I'm not going to buy donuts) to SRA. I have transitioned from being Nick Stubbs' PA (even though I had a flashback of the Carbon Cartoon today when someone contacted me about it) to being Brand Manager.
It is on this point I want to linger because I want to thank the Partners for giving me the opportunity to spread my wings and help them to implement a renewed brand. SRA has for years (even before 'SRA') stood for some wonderful values and a great people-focused culture. All I did was help to draw this out so it defines us.
I am absolutely convinced that when an organisation has a brand they are comfortable with, and confident in, it can be a springboard from which a purposeful business can flourish. And I honestly believe that SRA can feel proud that they have these attributes.
These aren't my 'leaving thoughts', because I plan on being back at the end of 2017. And yet, I know that good brands don't stand still (like flourishing businesses don't). If a brand 'stands still' it actually goes backwards. Therefore I am delighted that the Partners' took the decision to ask both Karen and Jacob to continue to strengthen and position the SRA brand in new places. I am excited to see how things move forward. I am excited to watch from the sideline for a few months. I am excited to find out about all the changes that will take place in the next year.
Finally, thanks to all the parents who have passed on their wisdom and practical advice!
I wish you all the very best. And here's to a great Christmas!
- Jane
Thanks to Emma and all those involved in organising the day. Thanks to the Partners for their generosity. We really enjoyed the Christmas Party!
The Christmas Jumper Day was in support of Save the Children. If you haven’t put your £2 in the box, we will leave it in the kitchen for you to add your donation.
Jane shares a few tips on how to enjoy a more sustainable Chirstmas Jumper Day
As much as I'm anticipating the fun and festivities of Christmas Jumper Day and the support it raises for Save the Children, I was bothered about the one-day-a-year wearing of a jumper made by the hands of who-knows-who and which may sit in landfill for who-knows-how-long. I contacted LoveYourClothes for some advice, so thought I'd share it ...
It’s also important to dispose of the jumper in the best way once you’re finished with it – every year, 350,000 tonnes of clothing needlessly goes to landfill when it can be reused or recycled.
Just little something to think about this year!
This year's Saltford Santa Dash raised money for Butterflies-Haven. Based in Keynsham, this charity supports young people with autism in the local area.
Well done Tony and family for taking part.
Please bring your shoeboxes in to the office by Monday 14 Novemeber
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