Jacob shares his holiday snaps

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My brother, a friend and I all travelled from Bristol to the mountains of Tignes-Val D’Isere for a few days of hard skiing. Unfortunately, most of the snow arrived as we were leaving, but the conditions on top of the mountains were still good and we managed to get a good deal of fresh air and our fair share of apres-ski at the same time!

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A little bit reflective

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A note from Jane

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

Fred's lovely wife, Jacika got her visa approved!

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A note from Fred:

We got our visa approved last night for Jacika to live in England!
Just wanted to say thank you for all the support, advice from the visa veterans and for keeping me busy (Andy!) over the past six months or so – it means so much more to me than I can say with a couple of tubs of Celebrations!

Congratulations Fred, that's great news! We are delighted!

 

Anita's retirement party ... check out the pics!

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Firstly a little note from Anita ...

“Dear All
Thank you SO much to everyone who was able to come to my party last night, I had an amazing time.

Some extra special thank you’s go to...
David, John and Mike for providing the party and Emma for organising it. Jane for putting the presentation together and Andrew for the music.

I love my cheeseboard, I have never had one big enough to put out all the cheeses I like before!

I am going to read my card when I am on holiday, sat on a beach with a box of tissues by my side and a glass of something in my hand!😉

So thank you once again my SRA family.
Anita xx”
 
 

Melissa's new hair-do supports cancer charity

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Hi Everyone,
So the hair chop finally happened on Saturday. A 15-inch plait is now on its way to the the Little Princess Trust! Thank you so so much for your generous donations. So far the haircut has raised a whopping £465 for the charity which I am sure they will really appreciate!
It is not too late to sponsor if you would like, please visit my JustGiving page.  Thank you!!  

Julie completes epic London to Paris bike ride

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Well done Julie for completing 300 miles, across 2 countries, in only 4 days!

The London to Paris Bike Ride gives plenty of opportunity to have fun, meet new people, get fit and raise money for charity.

Talk to Julie or Emily who have both completed the ride before, and check out this video if you are interested in giving it a go in 2017.

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Join Andy and Adam running the BathHalf

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Andy Battle will be running the 2017 BathHalf Marathon:

Hard to believe I know.  I’ve even started to train, which is a sight to behold in its own right.  Proper “fat man with football” moment (see clip …sorry for the American Football reference – I thought Fred might understand that more.)
I am running in aid of the the MPS Society which supports people with rare genetic diseases, people like my wife and two boys who suffer with something called Fabry’s disease. I won’t bore you with the details but it’s something that requires life-long treatment and, whilst it is manageable, it is degenerative.  

If you would like to join Andy (and now Adam too) and run the BathHalf for the MPS Society, please let Andy know.

In his words: 

– it’s fun (so I’m told), it’s good for you (so I’m told), it’s a worthwhile cause (well, it is to us!)