Just for Fun - Home - ABN Community2024-03-28T23:55:23Zhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/feed/category/Just+for+FunHelp - I have a 15 year old!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/help-i-have-a-15-year-old2024-03-14T10:46:28.000Z2024-03-14T10:46:28.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12400124475,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12400124475,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="371" alt="12400124475?profile=RESIZE_400x" /></a>That's stressful enough as it is but now he's looking to leave school! </p>
<p>If anyone sees any mechanical apprenticeship opportunities could you please let me know? Ideally in Bridge of Don or near a bus route as he obviously doesn't drive - but does have a free bus pass!</p>
<p> </p></div>Thank you, Northwood North East M4 (Meet Everyone)https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/thank-you-northwood-north-east-m4-meet-everyone2024-03-12T20:34:13.000Z2024-03-12T20:34:13.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12399724666,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}12399724666,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12399724666?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">What a cracking bunch!</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's M4 Event, sponsored by Laura Mearns of<strong> <a href="https://www.northwooduk.com/aberdeen-estate-agents/">Northwood North East</a> </strong>hosted at Clan House</p>
<p>From the feedback we have recieved already it seems like you all had a ball. I do think i need to invest in an air horn for next time!</p>
<p>Well done to all of our 13 first timers, our multi service clients and Gold members, you make our events so special! </p>
<p>And as always Jeanette for her help and support. </p>
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<p>Make those 2 hours count, make those connections - It works, if you work it!</p>
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<p> </p></div>Happy International Women's Day!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/happy-international-women-s-day-22024-03-08T10:32:23.000Z2024-03-08T10:32:23.000ZJohn Willishttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JohnWillis<div><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Wishing a very happy women’s day to the strong, talented and most inspiring women in the world. </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">With a special shout out to SCG Solutions colleagues and clients! Happy International Women’s Day! </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-size:12pt;">What will you all be doing to celebrate? </span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12398565856,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12398565856,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12398565856?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></span></p></div>Happy International Women's Dayhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/happy-international-women-s-day-12024-03-08T08:28:30.000Z2024-03-08T08:28:30.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12398538298,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12398538298,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12398538298?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Happy International Women'd Day to all the Amazing, Succesful, Powerful Women of ABN. </p></div>Bail me out please!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/bail-me-out-please2024-02-23T10:47:42.000Z2024-02-23T10:47:42.000ZSiobhan Jaffrayhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/SiobhanJaffray<div><p><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12388506672,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="12388506672?profile=RESIZE_584x" /> ABN Team, I need your help. </p><p>I have beem found guilty and locked up for forcing people to eat their fruit and veggies! </p><p>Can you please help me raise my £1,000 bail by donating to my justgiving page. </p><p><a href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/siobhan-jaffray-1708524045523?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_launched&utm_content=b5ebc0c1-2282-47b8-9831-211c16602a30&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1708524227128">https://www.justgiving.com/page/siobhan-jaffray-1708524045523?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_launched&utm_content=b5ebc0c1-2282-47b8-9831-211c16602a30&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1708524227128</a></p></div>Apprenticeships Assistance Pleasehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/apprenticeships-assistance-please2024-02-20T08:41:42.000Z2024-02-20T08:41:42.000ZCarole Fergusonhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/CaroleFerguson<div><p>Hi lovely members of ABN... </p><p>I would like to ask you all for a little help please: My son is in his final year of school and is keen to pursue a career in engineering. He is looking for businesses that might be advertising Degree Apprenticeships - specifically in mechanical/ instrumentation in oil and gas as a preference. As niether myself nor his dad are in engineering or oil and gas we don't quite know where to start. We have done the usual searches and ground work but it's not really producing anything. Therefore I was wondering if any of you wonderful people may have any ideas, suggestions, know of anyone looking for apprentices, or generally anything else that might be of use. </p><p>Thank you for any assistance. </p><p>:-)</p></div>I'm finishing the week on a high - what about you?https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/i-m-finishing-the-week-on-a-high-what-about-you2024-02-09T08:32:46.000Z2024-02-09T08:32:46.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12376155698,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12376155698,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="483" height="351" alt="12376155698?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>I'm finishing the week on a high! </p>
<p>I signed up to this course in September last year and I have to say, it was one of the most difficult things I have undertaken in a long time - and that includes completing my OU degree while having babie and working! </p>
<p>I struggled so much that I even contemplated not submitting. A massive thank you to Gordon for answering all my stupid questions and putting up with me stressing about it the whole way through - I own you a coffee <img src="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/xn_resources/widgets/lib/js/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-smile.gif" alt="smile" /></p>
<p>Safe to say I won't be offering digital marketing as one of my services but I did learn some useful things and I'm so chuffed with my result! </p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12376155698,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><br /><br /></a></p></div>Contact Builder 2024 (Please share you meeting photos)https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/contact-builder-2024-please-share-you-meeting-photos2024-02-07T16:57:23.000Z2024-02-07T16:57:23.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12374732692,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12374732692,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12374732692?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Calling all 2024 ABN Contact Builders! We want to see your meetings in action </p>
<p>Here's just some of the great pictures we have received from CB meetings so far, We love to hear about how you have gotten on, who your matches are and what you have learned. </p>
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<p> </p></div>Revolucion de Cuba Aberdeen Discountshttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/revolucion-de-cuba-aberdeen-discounts2024-01-26T11:21:38.000Z2024-01-26T11:21:38.000ZDanuta Dobrzanskahttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/danutadobrzanska<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12366381054,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Happy New Year! </a></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12374626676,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12374626676,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="288" height="407" alt="12374626676?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Revolucion de Cuba Aberdeen is offering some fun discounts to all ABN members. You can join Amigos Club for free by scanning the QR code above and using the sign-up code 5QMXYK. </p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Danuta</p></div>Aberdeen Restaurant Week cooking class taster!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/aberdeen-restaurant-week-cooking-class-taster2024-01-24T18:08:30.000Z2024-01-24T18:08:30.000ZStefania Piccardohttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/StefaniaPiccardo<div><p>Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the kitchen doors of an Indian restaurant?</p><p>Well, you now have the chance to experience it first hand!</p><p>As part of the ARW, we have put together a great offer for £25pp. This includes 30 minutes class with a starter to enjoy afterwards.</p><p>We have got a few spaces for the 31st January at 5pm if you are keen to take advantage of this unique offer.</p><p>To book or express your interest please send me an email at stefania.piccardo@namastedelhi.com and I will be happy to arrange it all for you.</p><p>Namaste!</p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12365764861,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12365764861,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12365764861?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p></div>What helps you refocus?https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/what-helps-you-refocus2024-01-17T16:48:24.000Z2024-01-17T16:48:24.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12360487673,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12360487673,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12360487673?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>The snow has been pretty disruptive this week but it is beautiful to run in, once you accept you can't feel your fingers or toes 😂<br /><br />Nothing quite like being able to take a break and get outside to help refocus me for the rest of the day!<br /><br />What helps you refocus?</p></div>It's snowing!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/snowjanuary20242024-01-15T14:03:33.000Z2024-01-15T14:03:33.000ZSimon Pittmanhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/SimonPittman<div><p>This is probably the most obvious headline to a post! 😂</p><p>Here's my view from my kitchen window...</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12358196057,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12358196057,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="250" alt="12358196057?profile=RESIZE_400x" /></a></p><p>Is the snow having any impact on your business? Any snow photos of your own? 😀</p></div>M4 SJ Nutrition 16th Januaryhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/m4-sj-nutrition-16th-january2024-01-04T16:30:34.000Z2024-01-04T16:30:34.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12345406900,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12345406900,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12345406900?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
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<p>Kick off your 2024 Networking journey with M4 Sponsored by <a id="ember1364" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-jaffray/">Siobhan Jaffray</a> of <a class="app-aware-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sj-nutrition/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3Bxf0SUHcrSgii%2F6Wx1TatvA%3D%3D">SJ Nutrition</a> on the 16th January 4-6pm hosted at Clan House, its an event not to be missed!<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who had already booked on I cannot wait to see you all. <br /><a id="ember1365" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-lowe/">Jeanette Lowe</a> @<a id="ember1366" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-jaffray/">Siobhan Jaffray</a> <a id="ember1367" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-fletcher-16727882/">Craig Fletcher</a> <a id="ember1368" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewabn/">Andrew Smith</a> <a id="ember1369" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragrai-superhuman/">Anurag Rai MBPsS</a> <a id="ember1370" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdavid-thomas/">🌟 David Thomas 🌟</a> <a id="ember1371" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mearns-22434984/">Laura Mearns</a> <a id="ember1372" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-walker-95934090/">Tony Walker</a> <a id="ember1373" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordoncharlton/">Gordon Charlton</a> <a id="ember1374" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisdarcy-recognitionexpress/">Dennis D'Arcy</a> <a id="ember1375" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iska-birnie/">Iska Birnie - Brand Photographer</a></p></div>Happy New Yearhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/happy-new2023-12-31T14:38:42.000Z2023-12-31T14:38:42.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p> </p>
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<p>Happy New Year from Team ABN! </p>
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<p>Thank you for all your support and business this year. We're so excited to be working with you all in 2024. However you plan to celebrate this evening, enjoy! </p>
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<p>We'll look forward to seeing you for more networking soon. </p>
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<p>Leigh and Jeanette</p></div>2024 - New Years Resolution?https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/2024-new-years-resolution2023-12-29T11:38:47.000Z2023-12-29T11:38:47.000ZIain Morrisonhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/IainMorrison<div><p>I know might be to early to start the 2024 celeberations, especially for those still working....roll on 4:30pm today <img src="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/xn_resources/widgets/lib/js/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif" alt="laughing" /></p><p> </p><p>As I have now started my new role with Curry's I now have a few new year resolutions, some I will commit to and acheive and some invarioubly will fall by the wayside as the passive aggressive emails I currently receive from Duolingo will show. Yes I will log in at somepoint to continue my learning of Japanese.</p><p> </p><p>Whats everyone elses thoughts on a new years resolution? Do you have them, do you acheive them or have no inetest at all?</p><p> </p><p>Hopefully as I am now in my new role with Curry's...did I mention that already? <img src="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/xn_resources/widgets/lib/js/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif" alt="cool" /> For a few it might be to get a catch up and a coffee with me in the new year </p><p> </p><p>To all in the ABN community I wish you all the best for the new year, your new years resolutions if you have them and the most amazing 2024!</p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12342151071,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12342151071,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12342151071?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="474" /></a></p></div>Thank-You and Merry Xmas!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/thank-you-and-merry-xmas2023-12-20T14:16:47.000Z2023-12-20T14:16:47.000ZAndrew Smithhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/AndrewSmith<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12331715464,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12331715464,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12331715464?profile=original" /></a></p>
<p>Another couple of days then it's time to get stuck into this lot. Many thanks for all the great company, laughs and support this year. Especially for KLT Networking - which launches next month - and the first clients who have already come on board (phew! Thank-you very much). I wish you a very Merry Xmas. Have a great time. And remember that everyone likes a drink, no-one likes a drunk!</p></div>What are you plans for 2024?https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/what-are-you-plans-for-20242023-12-20T14:03:39.000Z2023-12-20T14:03:39.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12331711066,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12331711066,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12331711066?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Everyone else seems to be winding down, but just had a busy couple of hours planning all things ABN for 2024 with Leigh Reid- fuelled by coffee and cake!</p>
<p>Looking forward to lots more events next year and seeing everyone after the holidays 🙂 What are your plans for 2024? </p></div>I just want to wish you a very Merry Christmas when it comes. 🎄🎅🏼https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/i-just-want-to-wish-you-a-very-merry-christmas-when-it-comes2023-12-20T13:49:18.000Z2023-12-20T13:49:18.000ZSiobhan Jaffrayhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/SiobhanJaffray<div><p><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12331708066,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="12331708066?profile=RESIZE_584x" />That’s me starting to wind down for Christmas.<br /><br />I will leave you with one piece of advice.<br /><br />Guilt is not an ingredient, please don’t beat yourself up for any food consumed over the festivities.<br />Trust me in a few years you won’t remember, what will matter is the time you spent making memories with your loved ones.<br /><br />Don’t taint this season’s memories with feelings of food shame. 💚✌️</p></div>B4NOON Thank you - 8848 ABN Winnershttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/b4noon-thank-you-8848-abn-winners2023-12-13T18:02:16.000Z2023-12-13T18:02:16.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12324107075,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12324107075,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12324107075?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Your 2023 ABN Winners</p>
<p>Congratulations to all the nominees and Winners, </p>
<p>Best Charity Member - <a id="ember481" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayle-stephen-077b9456/">Gayle Stephen</a> <br />Best Contact Builder - <a id="ember482" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccue-ma-hons-chartered-fcsi-1aa1603b/">Mark McCue MA (Hons) Chartered FCSI</a> <br />Best Ten Group Member - <a id="ember483" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewabn/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BJM1mBGlSQXea7uOltZW71w%3D%3D">Andrew Smith</a> <br />Best Ten Group Manager - <a id="ember484" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-jaffray/">Siobhan Jaffray</a> <br />Best Overall Networker - <a id="ember485" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aberdeenleaflets/">Graham Kelly📮</a> <br /><br />And a massive thanks to <a id="ember486" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-rees-%F0%9F%93%B8-b5b757119/">Annie Rees</a> for the fantastic photo </p>
<p>Thank you for everyone who came along and joined us at B4Noon today, which is our last event for 2023, </p>
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<p>I cant wait to see you all in 2024</p>
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<p>First Day of our Winter Sale.</p>
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<p>We have a great one for you this year, with some amazing deals we're sure you'll be happy with! If you don't want to keep receiving emails, buy now!</p>
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<p><strong>Deal 1. </strong></p>
<p>ABN Contact Builder: our unique and highly effective 1-1 business matching service. 9 months for only £99+vat, £79+vat for ABN Gold Members. Both new and existing Contact Builders (a renewal or an extension) can take advantage of this deal (Normal price = £299+vat for 12 months) New Contact Builders to start meetings from January. <strong>Click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/">here </a>to get the deal</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Deal 2</strong>.</p>
<p>ABN Networking Event Credits: any 3 events for only £99+vat, £79+vat for ABN Gold Members. You can then use your credits for any upcoming ABN Meet-Everyone (M4) and Before Noon (B4N) Networking Events - with no use by date. This deal can also be used to top-up if you already have event credits. (Normal price = £50+vat per event) <strong>Click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/">here </a>to get the deal</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Deal 3.</strong><br />ABN Gold Membership: the Premier Membership of ABN, giving members a wide range of additional online and offline benefits that give Gold members that special edge. Includes 4 FREE networking events per year and an unlimited 20% discount on all other ABN Services. £99+vat for 6 months, £79+vat for current Gold Members. (Normal price £299+vat for 12 months). <strong>Click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/">here </a>to get the deal</strong></p>
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<p><strong><u>If you'd like to know how many event credits or Monthly left you have on CB or Gold you currently have left, no problem, please reply to this email.</u></strong> </p>
<p>And just let us know if you have any other questions - <a href="mailto:info@next-business.co.uk">info@next-business.co.uk</a> or 01224 900147. All our 2024 ABN Networking Events - Meet-Everyone M4 and Before Noon (B4N) Networking - are listed and open for booking <strong><a href="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/events">here</a></strong></p>
<p> </p></div>The brussel sprout… you either love them or hate themhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/the-brussel-sprout-you-either-love-them-or-hate-them2023-12-12T09:17:49.000Z2023-12-12T09:17:49.000ZSiobhan Jaffrayhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/SiobhanJaffray<div><p><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12323065064,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="600" alt="12323065064?profile=RESIZE_710x" />But there is no doubting that these little green veggies are super good for you. 💚<br />Here are some benefits ⬇️<br /><br />💚 They are low in calories and packed with nutrients, especially Vitamin K which is essential for blood clotting and bone health and vitamin c which helps with the absorption of iron<br /><br />💚 Sprouts are full of fibre which supports gut health and regularity<br /><br />💚 Brussel sprouts have an impressive amount of antioxidants which are compounds that reduce oxidative stress in your cells and help lower your risk of chronic disease.<br /><br />Personally my fave way to have them is drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oil and baked. (I'm not a fan of them when they are overcooked and soggy). 🤮<br /><br />Will you be leaving these on your plate during the festivities? 🎄</p></div>ABN Awards - Top 3 Nominees - Congratulationshttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/abn-awards-top-3-nominees-congratulations2023-12-04T12:49:31.000Z2023-12-04T12:49:31.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><div>Congratulation to all of our nominees!</div>
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<div>Voting closes on Friday so you still have time to vote for your favourite - <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPV3RV5" target="_blank">Click Here</a></div>
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<div>As you may be aware our awards are presented at our last B4Noon on the 13th December 2023 at 8848 10am - 12noon. We have limited spaces left so if you would like to attend to cheer on the award winners click going on the event page <a href="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/events/abn-before-noon-b4n-networking-wed-13-12-23" target="_blank">here</a> if you have credit or drop me an email on leigh@next-business.co.uk</div>
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<div>We would be delighted to see you there. </div>
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<p>As the title says, I'm looking for suggestions of nice hotels in Stirling or Perth for a client heading up to Scotland.</p>
<p>Not Premier Inns or Travelodges, something a bit special. We've never stayed in those areas (and don't have the budget for fancy hotels ha ha), so I'm a bit clueless! </p>
<p>Thanks</p></div>Last few places! B4NOON sponsored by 8848https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/last-event-of-2023-b4noon-sponsored-by-88482023-11-20T10:03:43.000Z2023-11-20T10:03:43.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p> </p>
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<p> Only 4 places left at our final B4NOON on the 13th December 10am - 12noon sponsored and hosted by 8848 and Krish Bhetuwal </p>
<p>This special event encompasses our awards prize giving for your favourite networkers and a chance to enjoy a 2 course meal and some festive cheer.</p>
<p>We would be delighted if you would join us. </p>
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<p>Thank you to those who have already signed up to attend and please remember to vote!</p>
<p> </p></div>There were ...... coffee beans in the jar!! And the winner is....https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/there-were-coffee-beans-in-the-jar-and-the-winner-is2023-11-16T08:07:50.000Z2023-11-16T08:07:50.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12293030458,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12293030458,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="564" height="804" alt="12293030458?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who came past to say hello on Tuesday at the Transform Business Festival, and to everyone who took part in the ‘Guess the Number of Coffee Beans’ challenge. What a competitive lot you are – and some of you are so impatient to find out the answer!</p>
<p><br />Well, we can finally announce that there were <strong>5,964</strong> beans in the jar. Our winner, guessing closest to that is Clare Dwyer from VT Wealth Management! <br />Well done Clare. We’ll be in touch to arrange handing over the hamper.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Thank you Business Gateway - Aberdeen City & Shire and Elevator for inviting ABN to exhibit at the Transform Business Festival yesterday. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you to all of our members and friends who took the time to visit us throughout the day. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Did you make it along? </p>
<p dir="ltr">#thankyou #TransformBizFest #Aberdeen #abn</p>
<p> </p></div>Caramac & chocolate bars!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/caramac2023-11-10T15:13:06.000Z2023-11-10T15:13:06.000ZSimon Pittmanhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/SimonPittman<div><p>I was going to post about the <a href="https://www.booksandnetworking.co.uk" target="_blank">next Books & Networking meeting on 29th November</a> - however tickets have already sold out, so instead I'm going to talk about chocolate!</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12289536675,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12289536675,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="200" alt="12289536675?profile=RESIZE_400x" /></a></p><p>You may have seen the news this week that Nestle are discontinuing Caramac chocolate bars.</p><p>(I didn't realise they still made them until I visited Thains Bakery on George Street several years ago, and they where selling Caramac cakes!)</p><p><strong>Will you miss Caramac chocolate? Any other chocolates or sweets from the past (that are no longer around) that you miss?</strong></p></div>Transform Business Festivalhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/transform-business-festival2023-11-09T12:20:03.000Z2023-11-09T12:20:03.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12289079260,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}12289079260,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="406" alt="12289079260?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p>
<p>Jeanette and I will be exhibiting at the Transform Business Festival on Tuesday 14th November at Aberdeen Science Centre.</p>
<p>Are you attending or Exhibiting? </p>
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<p>Come over and say hi and be in with a chance to win our hamper. </p>
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<p>What a cracking bunch!</p>
<p>Well done to all of our attendees tonight at our last M4 event of 2023. </p>
<p>Thank you again to Helen Mill for sponsoring our event and giving us all an insight in to TAB, to her guest Andrew Smith. </p>
<p>Jeanette Lowe, I couldn't do it without you! </p>
<p>To all our first timers, multi service clients and Gold members, you make our events so special!</p>
<p>It works, if you work it!</p>
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