Red Bull X Fighters London 2010

On Saturday I was one of 30,000 spectators at the Red Bull X Fighters Show at Battersea Power Station in London.

The rain earlier in the day didn't stop play and the riders put on one of the best shows I have ever seen. These guys have guts!!

In the warm up one of the riders over jumped the ramp, came off his bike and landed in the crowd - nasty! He was ok and I am sure the crowd were too.

The tricks performed were amazing and unbelievable. It was a great competition - the show champion was overall competition leader - Levi Sherwood. A VERY popular choice with the crowd!


You can see the video from the London 2010 show here

CRM 2010

SockShop.co.uk are back on board for another cause-related-marketing promotion with the Lymphoma Association following the success of last year’s promotion. I also secured two new partnerships with PrintMeAShirt.com and 4MyHead.com.

During September SockShop.co.uk and 4MyHead.com will donate 20% from the proceeds of a range of purple socks and a purple headscarf respectively.

Purple Socks featured in the promo

4MyHead.com webpage

PrintMeAShirt.com has signed an ongoing partnership with the Lymphoma Association, they will donate 10% from the proceeds of any customised purple t-shirt or hoody sold.

PrintMeAShirt.com promotion

All three partnerships proved successful in raising money and the profile of the Lymphoma Association.

30 minutes as a helicopter pilot :o)

On Saturday 24 July I completed my first 30 minutes as a helicopter pilot!!

When I arrived at the air field I was a little nervous not knowing what to expect. I met my instructor who went through the controls and structure of the lesson.

The instructor took off and then it was my turn - I got off to a rocky start but soon settled down.

After flying over the picturesque Milton Keynes I flew the helicopter back to the air field and tried hovering.

The hovering was really difficult but I did manage a few seconds. The real pilot then took over the controls and landed us safely.

He said after my uneven start I showed good flying skills and is sure if I decide to go ahead with lessons I would do well.

Now is it worth £12,000 to get a full licence? Hmmm, I'll need to think about that one.

It was a brilliant experience and a dream come true.