Tuesday, 2 November 2010

Silverstone Driving Experience















































































We do some good business with the F1 Circuit and have been especially fond of the people we do GP business with at the Silverstone Circuit. So it was great when Felicity and I got an invitation to the Circuit by Claudia and the team to learn more about the new and ever improving Silverstone Circuit near Banbury. This we have to remember is where Grand Prix racing 1st began. But we must also not forget that the 800 acred Silverstone circuit is also has a new futuristic Start/Finish Hospitality Building under construction ( ready in May 2011) that doubles as a 4,000 delegates Conference space, a Car Rally Driving circuits as well as Moto GP & Moto Cross tracks.

It was a very early start but my was it worth it! Afte a fast train ( 35 mins) from Euston to Milton Keynes then a taxi drift to Silverstone we were warmly welcomed by Claudia & Helen into the Stowe Enclosure for bacon sarnies and coffee. After an induction and update by ex Drivers Mike & Steve we were given the grand tour of the Garages,

Control Room & British Racing Drivers' Club where the likes of legends such as Stirling Moss &


Graham Hill, as well as Stars like Lewis Hamilton, David Coultard & Jenson Button were honoured for their services to racing!


There I stood on the podium thinking of what it must have taken to reach this spot on a race day. Since the 1900s mad hatters aka Petrolheads had dedicated their time, and in some instances lives, to the thrill of speed. When I was given a Le Mans styled stick shift red Ferrari F430 to drive 10 times around the circuit I knew why they did it!


Well done Felicity for beating all us Guys and recording a better circuit time - But it's


only because your Dad was top Rally Driver & you have the inside story from a couple of F1 GP Champions. But fair dues " A win's a win!"


Myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy - what a buzz, what an experience, what great memories.


Thinking of a gift for a loved one or a prize for clients or employees? Then look no further! You couldn't go wrong with signing them up for the Silverstone Experience.


Their moto included Passsion, Safety, Innovation & Constant Improvement .......now I know exactly what the mean! Seeing is believing!

Thanks Claudia, Mike, Helen, Chris, Steve & the Silverstone Crew for an awesome day out!
I WANT A RARI! ;-)



Monday, 1 November 2010

Halloween 2010 is massive in UK



































































Wow I didn't realise until this past week-end how massive Halloween is in the UK. After years and years of relentless marketing from US ( think of Jason & Halloween) the UK has given herself fully like an initially unwilling bride of Count Dracula on the night after the big day ;-)
Well this year I was lucky enough to go to both Home House and Soho House Halloween Parties on consecutive nights with some good friens. Man o man what larks we had. And I wasn't even drunk. People went to so much effort with their costumes and themes. The costume that still scares me the most is seeing 2 different Osama Bin Ladens on both nights!


London was awash with blood, gore and fangs.......loved it!!!

Friday, 29 October 2010

Nigeria At 50 Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Alexandra Palace 23.101.0











































































































































































































After meetings about meetings, blood, sweat and tears gues what? We did it!!! The event was beautiful! As the Project Manager I'd like to say a big thanks to the HOC, Head Of Political Affairs,Doc Abani, K, Bimbo, Priscilla and the Events Committee for a fabulous phonomenon we have begun. God bless Nigeria & God bless us all!




"Arise, O Compatriots"



Arise, O compatriots,
Nigeria's call obey
To serve our Fatherland
With love and strength and faith.
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain,
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.
O God of creation,
Direct our noble cause;
Guide our Leaders right:
Help our Youth the truth to know,
In love and honesty to grow,
And living just and true,
Great lofty heights attain,
To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.


This superior quality event was hosted by the Nigeria High Commission's Head Of Chancery Mr Ahmed Umar in the presence of the Vice President Of Nigeria Architect ( & Left Handed) Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON!