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Thanks Simon!

More Hockey with Rats

Thank you Glyn and Nedstar for providing the amusement at the FOI.


I couldn't possibly comment about the voiceover...some shrieking banshee took over the camera for an instant. Apologies, she has gone and won't be back.

The Final Post

No, not the final post ever...you're not that lucky! It's the last time I shall mention the Festival of Innovation! (...maybe... well probably... erm possibly...)

We had a great day out, there was a definite feel of school trip on the freezing cold coach on the way there. The stand looked great- thanks to everyone for the poster info and to the gals and guys who exhibited. NTU had the best stand, and I'm not just saying that. Better than the rocket car! Oh yes, you missed a rocket car!

Glyn http://www.nedstar-uk.com/ provided the entertainment when things got a bit boring in the afternoon. I am embarrassed at my hockey skills and glad that almost everyone else was rubbish too. I hope the University of Wolverhampton staff have forgiven us for constantly rattling their stand walls! I had fully intended to upload a video of (unsigned) hockey star Dave 'Mudd' Hammond, but like a moron had forgotten I've downloaded the videos at home. So I guess you'll just have to wait for that one.

It was a very quiet expo, but I hope most people got something out of it, even if it was just free champagne (Phil, Paul http://www.wedig.co.uk/ and Matt), a free massage (Paul, again) or networking (everyone else!). Andrea managed to capture most of it on digi film so more photos to follow

Then, it was all back to the Miller's Barn for a meal. Luckily by that time, the coach had warmed up so Jo did not turn into an ice cube and Amy http://www.pipalina.com/ was not completely blue when she got off the coach! After missing the tram back into town and standing in the frosty air for 15 minutes we finally got back to Nottingham.

Suffice to say, thanks to Dave Hammond - MUDD, Paul Ellis - Green Rooms and Paul Scrimshaw - Little Oak Paving for helping me to break down the stand the next day. Cheers guys, it was a real help!

Last chance to enter

Latest News... plus, it's not about the festival of innovation!!

£20,000 to be won
With just two weeks until close of entries, HSBC Bank is making a last call to all student entrepreneurs to enter the new Unipreneur Awards – designed to recognise the growing number of students starting up their own business whilst studying at university.
Those wanting to enter the Awards have until Friday 23 November to make their nomination online at http://www.unipreneurs.hsbc.co.uk/ and could be one of the Top 100 who will go through to the final stages of the competition. With the winner receiving £20,000

BBC NEWS | Business | Britain's Brilliant Ideas Boom

BBC NEWS Business Britain's Brilliant Ideas Boom

I missed this programme last Saturday, does anyone know if the BBC have an 'on demand' feature so i can watch it?

Plus, just in case you didn't already know, Facebook isn't just fun, it's for business! http://www.freelanceuk.com/news/2531.shtml

See you next week!

I am worried.

Do you know what event is happening in the next two weeks?

There is an event looming in the distance – THE FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION at the NEC on 15th November 2007

• What is it?
  

http://www.festivalofinnovation.com/

• What’s in it for you?
  

Hear from entrepreneurs who have started some of the UK’s most innovative companies.
Learn from expert speakers and take away practical tips to help you build your innovative business.
Network with your peers and make valuable new business contacts.
Check your business into the Innovation Clinic - is it as healthy as you think?

• How can you get the most of it?

Go with an open mind, talk to people, attend workshops and get ideas!

• Should you go?
  

Yes! OK, it’s a West Midlands based event, but where’s the harm in getting involved?

• Are you going?
  

Cos we are and we'd like some company!

• Have you told me?

I have some names, do I have yours? If I have, it’s pinned up on the Hive’s noticeboard. I’d rather you told me twice than not at all and miss out

• Have you got a seat on the bus?

The bus has limited seats so unless you tell me you are going, you may miss out.

• What do I need to do now?

To confirm your place, contact me at The Hive. Register online to reduce hassle on arrival, on the website above

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