Checking out of Hotel Seventeen
I wrote in my first post that I hoped the rain would hold off until the end of September (or until I bought an umbrella) – well, judging by soaked jacket this morning – it didn’t. In fact, it came at the right time, as I am checking out of Hotel Seventeen to [...]
Read moreCalling Social Entrepreneurs
Seventeen are currently working with CAN on an event targetted at all those involved with social enterprise. The conference, entitled ‘Scaling Up Social Enterprise’, will advise how to grow your business and provide networking opportunities with fellow social enterpreneurs and potential funders. The event takes place on 30th October at the lovely LSO St Luke’s. [...]
Read moreTonight at Trinity Buoy Wharf – (13th Sept)
It’s Open Studios night again here at TBW. If you’re in the area drop by to see the Creative Wharf in action – all the artists will be opening their doors, displaying a huge variety of paintings, sculpture and photography. The Found Gallery will also be open showing contemporary art, antiques and collectables. The studios [...]
Read moreThe Green Awards
Calling all you creative types out there! Don’t forget that time is running out for this year’s Green Awards – the deadline for entries is next Friday, 14th September. There is a fantastic panel of judges this year, led by last year’s keynote speaker Eric Falt from UNEP, so you can be sure that your [...]
Read moreEco Dance Festival…in your kitchen
I came home on Tuesday evening, planning a nice quiet evening in with my housemate to the enormous pile of washing-up, which had not magically disappeared as both of us had hoped. Added to that, the light bulb in the kitchen had blown, so we couldn’t tell the milk from the cranberry juice (don’t ask).
We [...]
MEGAs are launched
After months of developing this top secret awards scheme, we’ve now launched the MediaGuardian Innovation Awards aka the MEGAs. We’ve been working closely with Guardian News & Media to create awards categories, produce entry criteria and appoint judges for this exciting new awards scheme which rewards innovation across the media landscape.
Seventeen will be managing all [...]
New face at Seventeen!
I’m joining the Seventeen family for the next month for some sustainable event management fun!
What I’m looking forward to – the morning walk from Canning Town, knowing how to use an oil drum as a chair and getting to know Container City!
What I’m not looking forward to – losing all four wisdom teeth and the [...]
