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There's much said about good work practice and HR, but without the internal resources it can be hard to access, which is where Helena come in. Find out how The HR Department works for businesses of all sizes.. and you may catch a few words of advice that provide some valuable food for thought...

Listening to Katharine it's clear that behind the somewhat modest Offer of Consultancy and Coaching lies a reservoir of knowledge combined with a rare and genuine authenticity. Forget the jargon: this is old school, hands on, practical help borne from experiences in the real world. Discovery and Reflection leading to Action from a team who know the right questions to ask...

With a hint of spring in the air it's all sunshine and smiles with Emma as she tells all about her journey from Essex to the South Hams where she provides lipsticks, facials and body-butter as part of the BeLippy offer... but what really stands out is how Emma has found a supportive network of work-mates and friends, which is providing her with the ambition for inspiring other women to do more. You want something? BeLippy...

Rowcroft Hospice is known by many for providing end of life care and support, but dig a little deeper and there is so much more; the governance and funding, the training and resources, the dedication of the staff with vital support from volunteers, businesses and individuals. Stewart talks about his work with the people that make Rowcroft such a dynamic and valuable asset... in the heart of our community - for everyone.

We all share a little dash of panache when it comes to 007... but unlike James Bond's gambling - Casino Select is different: all the buzz of the Roulette Wheel and the energy of Craps with the steady hand of Blackjack and the calm of the Poker player's face - all that and more, but you can't lose... there is no cash - just bags of fun... for your party, wedding, business and charity event. There's no doubt, Mandy and Paul set out a good table.

Would your business benefit from a better digital connection? Yes - of course! Then contact Jane; as an independent provider of telecoms and cloud services - with access to all the infrastructure - NetworkM offer innovative solutions, competitive pricing and real customer service. Don't know your WEP from your LAN or your WAN from your WPA? Fear not... the answer is out there - and with a free audit... what are you waiting for? Produced by iamthehow.

Pete has many wise words; "cycling is freedom" is one such phrase... all very well, but what kind of bike? Road Bike, Mountain Bike, Hybrid... Gravel... ? So much choice.. but actually the only conversation you really need to be having is around the word 'electric'. We're talking about assisted cycling made possible through high-end technology - it's another revolution for the wheel. Produced by iamthehow.

What has no agenda or product and offers no conclusions or any course of action? And how can an organisation with this offer be relevant to every living soul? Let's Talk About Death Baby.. Let's Talk About You and Me... Life n Death go together like Salt n Pepper.. maybe some chose not to engage, but for many the subject of death is tricky to talk about; The Death Cafe offers a place where anyone is invited along to do just that - over a cup of tea with some cake... or coffee if preferred.

Many of us find ourselves being and doing things that we never really planned... Philip hitched around Europe with his mate before earning a bob or two combining gardening with his art-work... then Hampton Court Flower Show before his Gold Award at Chelsea... How did that happen? Have a listen and find out - and enjoy the gift of the old gnarled oak tree with a beautiful and vibrant 'olive-tree' head, on the way. Produced by iamthehow.

Let's face it, there are many marketing offers out there; social media training, strategy and content creation - they are all very current, so how can you decide who is best to get the results that you need? Listening to Alistair may give you the clue; down to earth and knowledgeable, yes - but there's more... it's about taking the time to understand you and your business for a plan that will make a difference - rather than the big agency fees for work that promises the earth.

What makes a good computer game? A strong narrative with a protagonist along with elements of jeopardy, drama and surprise... perhaps this is nothing new; just the ancient art of story telling... but games offer more: they take us in, we become immersed as part of the landscape and increasingly we share the experience. The Legend of Zelda, The Secret of Monkey Island.... The Elder Scrolls. There are endless whole worlds out there, made for us to explore.

'He knows not where he's going, for the ocean will decide, it's not the destination, it's the glory of the ride.' Unlike Zen Dog, Michelle has both the journey and the destination in the form of Babiroo: an ethical business keeping new born babies cozy and warm, in the softest organic Egyptian Cotton. Amazing how ice-cream, nursing and theatrical performance have lead to a brand that is about to take the world by storm.

On paper a business can be boiled down to numbers, but when you've invested time and energy and battled with critics - perhaps even your demons - to create something that you love... you'll understand the emotion that goes way beyond value and good will. When it comes to selling you want buyers who appreciate all of these things... and you could do no better than to work with Lyn: she's been there and she's done it.

From small purchases and big loans to savings and investments - money governs the opportunities and choices that we have. Strange that many of us have such a poor grasp of finance given that we understand very well the effect on our lifestyle. Good advice can be hard to find, but it often comes from people who live and work among us... Sam is such a person; with a whole heap of experience and her caring approach, it's good to know that genuine help is at hand.

'Diastasis Recti' says it all really... child birth is as old as the hills, but that's not to say that it's easy; sure we hear stories of babies flying out like wet fish, but most of us - men and women alike - know that labour & birth are often traumatic. Recovery can take time and many women suffer both physically and mentally for months after having a baby. The MUTU System and its community are here to help and Lyssa-Fee is here to tell us some facts of life that not all will be familiar with.

WISP recognises that women & girls are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and maths; the goal is one of gender equality. As Lorna shares her journey we can see why WISP is important, but we go further; scientists & engineers are more than pipette squeezing spanner bashers; they live and laugh and worry among us. All biology is chemistry... all chemistry is physics... and all who hold down jobs in these sectors are people - just like us. We all need to break down the stereotypes.

A 'multi-functional kitchen gadget' or the 'smallest most intelligent kitchen'? Hmm... which ever way you care to cut it the Thermomix has more to it than meets the eye... weigh, chop, bend, mix and cook - no problem - and it will even provide recipes with a sprinkling of know-how; just as well this gadget is confined to the kitchen or we'd all being looking for a new job. German engineering too: 'advancement through technology' as they say.  

A riddle: "I have a grand hall that many will visit with guest rooms and gardens that some may elicit, but what of the rooms and majestic suits - the secret chambers where everyone meets? These charms are yours, but remain a secret; I offer the key and invite you to keep it. What am I?" The answer is LinkedIn.. the 'Stately Home' where too many loiter at the entrance. Let Sarah be your guide to take you through the red rope barriers into a whole world of new contacts, fresh leads and more business.

You live, you die and you leave your Will to make clear your wishes, but what if things don't quite go to plan? Is contesting a Will ever an option or is this the stuff of a Dickensian narrative where we should take heed from his words: "The little plaintiff or defendant, who was promised a new rocking-horse when Jarndyce and Jarndyce should be settled has grown up, possessed himself of a real horse and trotted away into the other world." Luckily for us Anna has some practical advice.

There's a lot more to playing retro and new games than meets the eye. Sure there's the fun, role-play and tactics, but games have the power to reach deeply into us; they bring us together - we interact and connect. Nothing wrong with a classic game of Coppit that takes you back to a rainy day in the summer; we all love those feelings of nostalgia, but for many games offer a valuable therapeutic path back into society, reducing anxiety and helping people with many aspects of their mental health...