Michelle Bartlett, the founder of Live Laugh Love Ladies Club is coming to open our new club and speak to us all about her why, her family and her vision. She said "Some women do not make enough time for themselves, or value their place in society or the home. Where do ladies of all generations go? Where do you go to make friends if you are new to an area, retired or kids left home?" Her vision is to connect women and for them to feel inspired

Michelles' first club launched in November 2014 and by the Summer she had 3 clubs with 30-50 at each event. The growth has taken her by surprise, but the women enjoying it has not shocked her at all. The format is a welcoming friendly one with food and drink served followed by an inspirational or educational speaker for ¾ hour. Ladies are empowered to know more and feel confident engaging with others and talking about their own lives. All ages attend so it is lovely to see three generations together for a social event. Where else can they do this?

 A Happy mum = happy home! We look forward to meeting you and attending our first night.

Our next speaker will be Marion Dante, an author she will be sharing her story through her books:

Dropping The Habit

Marion’s autobiography: 

Two novels based on Marion’s thirty-three years in the convent and beyond:

Searching For Love reveals convent life during the 1970's as seen through the eyes of Frankie, an innocent young postulant and her friend, Margaret, who form a close relationship, which is discouraged by the nuns. Readers are offered glimpses of harsh practices, counter-poised with comic interludes, that trace Frankie's gradual disillusionment as she decides to leave the convent for a new life in a very modern world. Followers of the television series, Call the Midwife, will enjoy this compelling and unusual story.

 ‘A Love As Strong’, is a tender love story, that reveals Frankie’s new life as a teacher, after she left the convent. Readers will enjoy reading her naive encounters as she searches for a loving partner. Packed with humour and poignancy, this exceptional book traces the transition of the viewpoint character, Frankie, as she explores her new life and her encounters with potential suitors. Readers will revel in the final chapters as she forms a cherished relationship with Richard, the man of her dreams. 

Our September speaker will be Rebecca Robertson CeMAP DipFA

Director – Independent Financial Adviser – Mortgage Broker – Will Writer

 Having worked in the financial services industry for over 18 years in a variety of management and adviser roles, Rebecca set up Evolution Financial Planning in 2011 with the aim of enabling women and their families to take control of their finances in order to achieve long-term financial security.

She is passionate about ensuring her clients understand their finances completely and she does this by walking them through everything at their pace. It’s important to her that her clients feel looked after.

She is also a professional public speaker, author and has won several awards as listed below:

Women in Finance/banking” – 2012 Jo Cameron’s Achievers Academy for Women

Kent Independent Traders Awards 2013 – Runner-up ‘Customer Services’

Kent Independent Traders Awards 2013 – Finalist ‘Business Growth’

Kent Women in Business – Small Business Owner of the year 2014 – Runner Up

Kent Independent Trader Awards 2014 – Finalist Professional

Kent Women in Business – Winner  2015 – Customer Services

Rebecca will be sharing her story through her book - Evolve-The Feminine Approach to Financial Planning.

Come and join in the fun on this speaker free night.

Our speaker this month is Abiola Raimi, who will be showing us how to make jewellery.

With an interest and inborn flair for many crafts, Abiola first developed an interest in jewellery making in 2003, when beaded sets became very popular within the Nigerian formal dress scene.

She has since then been making earrings, necklaces and bracelets as gifts for family and friends, as well as commercially for customers specialising in the use of semi- precious stones with gold plated and silver settings.

In her words “jewellery making is therapeutic and when you want to give others or have a unique gift for yourself it is a wonderful skill to have or develop.”

She is excited to share the basics with you all on 29th November.

Please book online and I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday 29th November.