1st in Benchmarking League

In our benchmarking league tables produced quarterly, compared to 5 other CCE venues who choose to use the same benchmarking system, we are currently number 1 in the league YTD.

Atlantic Challenge

CCC has sponsored Tom West who is taking part in a race across the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic Challenge is run by the Rona Sailing Project which gives young people the opportunity to learn skills such as responsibility, resourcefulness and team-work through the experience of being at sea. Setting off from Halifax on the 19th July the crew discovered excessive left over provisions from previous legs which they generously donated to the Salvation Army. Forming a human chain the crew picked up bags of pasta, tea and a variety of tins and transferred them from yacht to shore. Tom is 4th from the left just over the left shoulder of the lad in the front row.

Currently 1st in class and ahead of their main competitor we wish Tom & his other crew mates luck for the remainder of their journey.

Hens at CCC

Hannah and her hens gathered at CCC last Saturday on their way to a weekend of fun in Bristol. After lunch here they all tackled Yvettes Story as one team which got everyone in the right frame of mind for the serious stuff that evening. Hannah wrote to us today saying …

“Thanks SOOO much for Sat it far surpassed my expectations, and I know all the girls had a fab time.”

This is them later on in Bristol as PA’s.

Congratulations Rosie!

Congratulations to our Catering Manager Rosie who recently married her partner Craig and became Mrs. Rosie Venner.

After the ceremony at The Old Rectory Hotel, Redditch the couple flew out in the evening and enjoyed a weeks honeymoon in Puerto pollensa, Majorca.

Rosie says 'The ceremony was so romantic and very emotional there wasn't a dry eye in the place...especially when, for the first time in my life, I was speechless. When it came to saying my vows nothing would come out of my mouth!!'

The Workplace Wellness Charity Book Launch

On Wednesday 24th June How to Work Wonders – The new book on workplace wellness by author and leading wellness expert Liggy Webb took place. It was a sparkling occasion held at the Daffodil in Cheltenham, a beautiful 1920’s converted entertainment venue and restaurant that used to be a cinema.
The book How to Work Wonders is essentially about helping individuals to improve their wellbeing in the workplace which will have positive enhancements on their work /life balance and in turn have a positive effect on the communities we live in.With the overall cost of ill health and absenteeism costing the economy £100 billion a year ( according to the 2008 Black report to government) it is clear that people need more support with regards to health and wellbeing generally .The book is based on two years of research and looks at a unique holistic approach to wellness.
The event involved a key note speech from the author and then a fun and interactive display of stands and activities that demonstrated each of the component chapters of the book. These included ideas to help individuals relax and deal with stress, exercise suggestions, a nutritional juicing bar, and goals setting actives and personal action plans, environmental information and techniques to develop a positive and healthy attitude.The author Liggy Webb is a leading expert in the field of workplace wellness and works as a consultant for the United Nations and the NHS and delivers presentations and key note speeches to a wide range of audiences. Liggy is passionate about supporting organisations to improve the mental, physical and environmental wellbeing of their people.The book is aimed at helping individuals to challenge and change their behaviours and adopt new healthy habits. It will help individuals to:
 Develop a positive approach to work and life Benefit from exercise and healthy eating Manage your emotions and stress levels Communicate more positively and effectively Improve your working environment Set personal action plans and achieve results.
Special guests including David Apparicio the Founder of the Chrysalis Foundation, The Mayor of Cheltenham and many other private and public sector leading industry figures.The Charity book launch raised money for a variety of charities including The Chrysalis Foundation, Alzheimer’s and the Samaritans.
“Charities need as much support as possible especially in challenging times like these” said the author Liggy Webb.The reviews of the book have been very positive and many organisations are now purchasing the books as a handbook for their staff.
“It is so important that organisations look after their people physically, mentally and environmentally. This book really does work wonders – Entertaining, interesting and most of all very useful in helping people to get the best out of what they do – The perfect workplace handbook!” Dr Hussain Ahmed MBE.
Working for Wellness - Making a donation to the FoundationHow to Work Wonders is also intended as a tool to support charities. Proceeds from specific Workplace Wellness events will support the Chrysalis Foundation for which the author is a trustee.
The Foundation works with offenders to offer rehabilitation that inspires and compels them to make a sustainable change in their lives! This supports the Government’s target of a 10% reduction in the levels of re-offending by 2010.Not everyone has the best start in life and helping individuals to change behaviour is key to making a huge impact on making the world a better place to be.
The Chrysalis Programme has been developed with input, support and endorsements from: Lord Ouseley, Bill McHugh - Chief Officer Northampton Probation Service and his team, Wellingborough Prison, Deirdre Newham - Chair of Northampton Police Authority/Magistrate and many of the leading experts in development including Dr Edward De Bono and Stephen Covey.
If you would like more information about the Chrysalis Foundation contact info@thelearningarchitect.com.