As the Brexit negotiations rumble on, and doom and gloom continues to fill our media space, it’s good to come across a story that shows our county and region doing well. Which is why I dedicated my regular Guildford Dragon …
Supporting Surrey’s wildlife
As a supporter and member of Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT), I recently attended a dinner at which their chief executive, Nigel Davenport, spoke. In 2019, SWT celebrates 60 years, and it’s achieved a lot in that time. As these impressive …
Lehmans 10 years on
After the calmer summer break period, September has been busy! As everyone returns to work feeling refreshed and revitalised, so too does their energy and appetite for new projects. Which is great. In the midst of all this, however, I …
Five reasons to love summer
As I write, it’s the height of the English summer. And what a fabulous one we’ve had this year! Yes, the intense heat has led to grumpy gardeners, burnt bodies, and sleeplessness. But if you’re sensible, prepared, and embrace the …
Why women shouldn’t sit on boards…
Back in April, I wrote about findings that showed a major gender pay gap issue is still rife in most of our UK companies, with around 78% paying men more than women. My colleagues and I were disappointed (but not …