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Covid 19’s Impact on Volunteering, Communities and the Economy by Claire Sully

Before the new normal was normal - that is before March 23rd, 2020, when lockdown was announced - we would evangelise about the millions of volunteers. We would note the billions of pounds their work amounted to, if equated to an economic value.…
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Blogging tips – your Starter for 10

We've been delivering digital engagement for the Creative England's Starter for 10 competition, which awarded £10,000 to 10 creative digital businesses in the South West. As part of our ongoing work, we've been asked to advise the winners on…
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Immaculate community theatre and popular TV culture history lesson served with dinner in Bristol’s alternative “West End”

By Claire Sully, community engagement expert and festival organiser I had an unexpected treat last night.  My friend Annie took me to see:  Fanny and Jonnie Cradock Cook the Great American Songbook at the Hen and Chicken, Southville. Annie’s…
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Grassroots engagement in Ealing

I've just spent a sunny Sunday delivering a talk on charity online engagement at an innovative charity fayre organised by Ealing Southall MP Virendra Sharma. The event brought together a wide group of charities from his constituency - from…

Inside view on the future of Shepton Prison

Most of its previous residents couldn't wait to get out, but we were excited to be getting our first opportunity to get behind the bars of the historic Shepton Mallet prison. Together with the Prince's Regeneration Trust, myself and my colleague…
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Digital Networking – the Essential Way to Do Business

At the recent Discuss and do event in Frome, Somerset, I talked about the digital game changer and how essential it is for today's  business people to use digital networking to succeed. Discussing the concept of Me-Branding,  I interviewed…
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Branding: Skills, talent and the right attitude

As you probably know I run a digital marketing agency based in Bristol and Somerset.  Finding new recruits with the right skills, talent and attitude is challenging. In fact it is widely accepted amongst many digital media businesses in this…