Author: Vikki
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May
14
2012
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Posted by Vikki
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Yesterday was the day that myself and two colleagues, Louise Morgan and Chris Walters donned our jump suits and allowed ourselves to be pushed out of an aeroplane at 10,000 feet! It was the most amazing experience and we all left with huge grins on our faces, the weather was fantastic and the views were incredible and knowing that we have raised £1,315.00 (so far) for our chosen charity of the year Step by Step, made the experience even more incredible.
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Apr
30
2012
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Posted by Vikki
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Well we did promise you! Check it out here
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Apr
23
2012
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Posted by Vikki
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After being advised by his Doctor not to part take in the London marathon our South East Business Development Manager, Ollie Jackson, took to the streets on Sunday with thousands of other determined runners to raise money for his chosen Charity, The Stroke Association.
Ollie managed to complete the 26 miles in 5 hours 58 minutes.
A huge congratulations to Ollie and if you would like to sponsor him please do so here: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=OllieJackson
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Apr
12
2012
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Posted by Vikki
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In most areas of the South East of England we are in desperate need of rain with penalties enforced for using hosepipes since April 5th, after one of the driest two-year periods on record, yet with April showers inevitable for the next few weeks the prospect of rain is now perceived to be more of a danger than a blessing.
According to the Environment Agency ‘dry, compacted soils’ absorb water less easily and with future storms on the horizon it looks as though flash flooding will occur.
Presently the majority of the east of the country, from the Humber to Kent, is in drought. The
Telegraph advises that four months of sustained rainfall will be required to refill reservoirs and rivers; which are now lower than they were in 1976!
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Apr
03
2012
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Posted by Vikki
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After our 'Back to School' fancy dress day on Friday we have managed to raise £125.00 for Step by Step, the first of our steps towards our £15k target. The brave (or crazy) sky divers have started their fundraising campaigns, regular updates will be posted on their progress.
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Mar
08
2012
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Posted by Vikki
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Never one to shy away from a challenge, Keelan Westall has pledged to raise £15K for their charity Step-by-Step this year! (This could mean a cheque for £30K for the charity at year end as Keelan Westall’s parent company; Barbon insurance group, doubles the amount raised by the business!) MD, Wayne Tonge has created a plan that breaks down the fundraising activities month by month and each planned event counts for a step. You can view the document here.
To kick start the fundraising Keelan Westall are having a back to school day! Come back to visit our blog soon to see the review!
The following planned events have been outlaid for the remainder of the year:-
- Step 1 - Red nose day - March
- Step 2 - Back to School - March
- Step 3 - Car Wash & Valet - April
- Step 4 - Suit donations - May
- Step 5 - Sponsored skydive - May
- Step 6 - BBQ - June
- Step 7 - Summer party - June
- Step 8 - Ten pin bowling - July
- Step 9 - On the Job training - August
- Step 10 - Work experience - September
- Step 11 - Strictly come dancing - September
- Step 12 - Commando challenge - October
- Step 13 - Movember - November
- Step 14 - Zumba - November
- Step 15 - Step by Step Christmas Carol service - December
Best of luck Keelan Westall – we look forward to seeing Wayne dressed as he-man again!
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Feb
22
2012
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Posted by Vikki
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After the success of our Summer Party last year we are in discussions for this years event. It will be held at Farnham Castle, like last year and there will be a DJ, food and drinks provided. Its nice to have something to look forward to and an update on the evenings events will be posted over the coming months.
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Feb
21
2012
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Posted by Vikki
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Congratulations to Dan O'Brien and Charlotte Bernard (currently on maternity leave), they have both been with the company for 5 years, all their hard work is hugely appreciated, well done and thank you.
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Jan
31
2012
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Posted by Vikki
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The nominees for the Barbon BOSCAs attended a star studded night at Madam Tussauds on Friday where they were treated to a fabulous night of glitz and glamour and the chance to hang out with the Hollywood lovelies (albeit they were wax!) The night held a variety of entertainment starting off with a private tour, followed by a 4D film experience, a champagne reception and then a three course dinner with live acts from our Barbon’s Got Talent entrants, followed by the Awards ceremony.
We are very pleased to congratulate:
- Winner of People – Caroline Dixon of Keelan Westall
- Winner of Internet – Jim Porter of Barbon Insurance Group Bordon
- Winner of Bronze Service Medal – Ollie Jackson of Keelan Westall
- Winner of The Pride of Barbon – Keelan Westall for the difference they had made to Step by Step charity (approx £11,900 raised).
A great night was had by all and we can’t wait for next year!
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Dec
23
2011
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Posted by Vikki
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BBC Surrey interviewed our very own Vanessa Riddles HR Advisor for Barbon Insurance Group this morning on Keelan Westall’s charity work for Step By Step.
Vanessa attended an early morning interview where she was questioned on charity work planned for next year and the very successful sleep out at Aldershot Football Ground which Vanessa was part of in the Summer with colleagues, Tanya Le Warne, HR Manager and Louise Morgon, HR Administrator.
We have lots of exciting plans for next year to continue to support Step by Step.
To date Keelan Westall have raised an astounding £11,383.42.