Here's a bit of fun.
You'll hopefully be aware that Vanessa I recently set up a PR and communications company, VANBAR associates, which we hope will make 2015 a year to remember.
Things have been progressing and we expect to be able to announce news of some new business very soon.
But we've just had another little win.
I went to my first Rugby Business Network meeting in Leeds on Wednesday evening, which you can read more about on our blog, VANBAR VIEWS.
On the way into the room, guests were invited to drop a business card into a champagne cooler as a means of entering a free prize draw. So I did and thought nothing more of it.
To avoid hanging around waiting for a train on a dull and dirty night, I left shortly before the meeting ended - and presumably missed the winning card being drawn by England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster .
It was therefore with a mix of surprise and childish excitement that I opened an email no more than 20 minutes ago.
And this is what it said:
"Congratulations Barry!!
You have won the business card draw from the Leeds Rugby Business Network Event on Wednesday night!
You have won a meal for two to the value of £50 and a bottle of wine @ the Midtown Grill at the Marriott Hotel, Leeds.
I have sent the voucher to you in the post to your offices
Hope you enjoy it
Have a fab Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thanks
Sian."
Well I never. It can double up as our staff Christmas do.
