Yvonne O'Malley 🐝’s Post

// COMPETITION TIME // This week, we wrapped up our September shows with the fabulous Beauty Trends and Innovations Conference at One Great George Street in London. As part of our promotion at this month's events, you may have noticed a few new companions buzzing around. These fuzzy friends, diligently crafted by our 3D design team, are in honour of our new hive queen 🐝 Recent bee developments have seen our Queen "Dottie" replaced with a new Queen (a natural progression); very interestingly, the Bees have allowed Dottie to remain in the hive alongside the new Queen - a process known as supersedure 👑 This means, of course, we have to name our new queen! Check out how to enter to win an un-bee-lievable goodie packaging of some of our favourite products: ⭐️ Comment your name suggestion below ⭐️ Spread the word of our competition to give your connections a chance to win too! The competition closes at noon on Friday 18th October 2024. Once all entries have been reviewed and voted on by our team, a winner will be announced on Monday 21st October 2024! T&Cs: Entrants must have a UK mainland address and be 18 or over. This competition is in no way affiliated with LinkedIn or any other company other than Curtis Packaging. #giveaway #competition #sustainablepackaging #beelove #selfcarebundle

Great piece in the Financial Times about the slow and steady recovery of the British pub 🍺 There's an interesting idea here that the pub is not a fixed thing - it changes and adapts to suit the needs of the time it’s in. The increase of pubs selling food has meant this is what consumers expect from their boozers now, and so many groups are changing their venues to align with this. Particularly heartening is companies like Heineken "reopening 62 [pubs] that closed in recent years and investing £40m on this and other refurbishments, such as improving gardens and expanding kitchens." And who can argue with more pubs? Just in time for summer as well ☀️ https://lnkd.in/erHJEpz4

66% of Brits will be hosting guests over the festive season, with an estimated 340 million parties, drinks, dinners and other occasions being hosted across our nation’s homes. Yet, 14.5 million people will make an excuse not to host or avoid people visiting due to their home’s appearance or layout (27%), according to new research by Jackson Woodturners. With 28% admitting that they are embarrassed about the state of their home when people visit, it’s no wonder that 39% plan on making home improvements before hosting guests this festive season - equating to over 20.9 million festive home improvers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ed762JPE #choices #choicesestateandlettingagents #estateagents #lettingagents #caterham #centrallondon #coulsdon #crawley #croydon #horley #redhill #reigate #sutton #bromley #propertynews

Well, what a Grand Final that was last week! Brisbane Lions fans are probably still buzzing after that win. As for me? Let’s just say my excitement was a bit… tempered. Carlton finishing 8th wasn’t quite the dream, but hey, there’s always next year, right? 😅 Now, while everyone was caught up in the game, I couldn’t help but think about all the logistics that make an event like that possible. With over 100,000 fans packed into the MCG, the scale of getting food, drinks, and merchandise into the stadium is massive. But that’s just part of it. You’ve got food stalls all around the MCG to think about, and let’s not forget the pubs across Melbourne packed with people watching the game live. Every one of those places needs supplies to keep the fans fed, lubricated and happy. It’s a lot more than what meets the eye! Being in logistics myself, I know how complex these operations can be. It takes a well-oiled machine to keep everything running smoothly. It reminds me of when we handled the logistics for 120 VIP rooms at SeaWorld—delivering everything from dining tables to ottomans and lounges. Sure, it was a challenge, but it’s the kind of work that keeps us on our toes. We had 12 talented team members out there making sure everything was spot-on. And you know what? Instead of just doing the usual time-sensitive deliveries to the docks or shop floors, our crew got to stretch their legs a bit and enjoy the day at SeaWorld while getting the job done. It was a nice break from the norm! So, while everyone was cheering for their team at the Grand Final, I was tipping my hat to the behind-the-scenes heroes—the logistics teams making sure everything runs smoothly. Without them, you’d have hungry fans inside and outside the stadium, and no merch flying off the shelves. And believe me, nobody wants that kind of chaos! If you’re planning a big event and want a logistics team that can handle the pressure (and still have a bit of fun), let’s chat. We’ll make sure everything runs smoother than Carlton’s season… 😄

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66% of Brits will be hosting guests over the festive season, with an estimated 340 million parties, drinks, dinners and other occasions being hosted across our nation’s homes. Yet, 14.5 million people will make an excuse not to host or avoid people visiting due to their home’s appearance or layout (27%), according to new research by Jackson Woodturners. With 28% admitting that they are embarrassed about the state of their home when people visit, it’s no wonder that 39% plan on making home improvements before hosting guests this festive season - equating to over 20.9 million festive home improvers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ed762JPE #choices #choicesestateandlettingagents #estateagents #lettingagents #caterham #centrallondon #coulsdon #crawley #croydon #horley #redhill #reigate #sutton #bromley #propertynews

Cork is embracing its night-time economy with exciting new initiatives designed to showcase the city as a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, and safe destination. From late-night cafés to cultural events, Cork offers something for everyone, whether you're a local or a visitor. This week, #CoffeeHouseLates will highlight Cork's independent cafés, turning them into creative hubs for free events including live music, coffee tastings, art exhibitions, and late-night shopping. This is just one part of a bigger vision to grow Cork as a must-visit night-time destination, supporting local businesses and providing new experiences for all. Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí Cork Business Association #NTECork #nighttimeinCork #Corknighttime #nighttimeeconomyCork

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So excited for this event! Check out the details from Jess below!

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