February / March 2009 Page 1

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In Association with - Rendezvous – London

Hi Everybody,

Here is page 1 of the February / March 2009 eMag.

As there is a great Celebrity Golf event in April we have jumped the gun slightly with its inclusion – however working on the basis of ‘editors’ prerogative’ – when there are good Events that need advance planning a fore-warning will be given.
We have been sent some great ‘jokes’, and we are publishing two today – one appears in Joke Corner, and the other on a dietary theme in Diary Notes – for us all to remember !!!
we hope you enjoy.
My best wishes,
Sandra

NB – as usual if you have any friends / colleagues who you think would like to receive our eMag – please get them to contact us at – sandra@icefiremarketing.com


Edition 5 / February – March 2009
Page 1
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Topics –
Charity + Sport = Celebrity Golf at Brocket Hall in aid of the Rhys Daniels Trust - (Note for your Diary !!)
Politics – The Bruges Group – The Destruction of Parliamentary Democracy to be held at the Foreign Press Association, Carlton House Terrace
Clubbing – Membership of the exclusive 'Black' Card guarantees entree to many of London’s great night clubs
Joke Corner – ‘Only in America’ – Lawyers take note !!!! – courtesy of David Advani
Networking in Belgravia – Business Junction – Lunch at The Ebury, Belgravia
Art – Watercolours & Drawings Art Fair – Modern Works on Paper - Covent Garden
- Italian Art Retrospective at the Imago Art Gallery, W1 – Modigliani,

Morandi, Lucia Fontana and many more
Antiques – Adams Antiques Fair at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Victoria
(one day only - 01.02.09.)
Diary Notes - Especially for us ladies – A January ‘Diet’ joke – Better late than Never –

courtesy of Carol Mayhew

(no other Notes for this issue)

*Please note events are by topic not date order (unless otherwise stated)

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Slight outside the time frame of this issue – but a real date for your Diary !!!!

the – Rhys Daniels Trust
Celebrity Golf Classic 2009
to be held at
Brocket Hall
23 April 2009

In 2008 many celebrity faces turned out in support of this event – names such as Pauline Quirke, Mike Osman, Bobby Davro, John Gregory, Lee Dixon (ex-Arsenal, Don Goodman, (ex-Wolves) – to name but a few and Sky Sports TV screened an hour long golf special
2009 is sure to be a great success so –

Why not take part or be a hole sponsor?

For further information see event flyer below or
go to –

http://www.rhysdanielstrust.org/contact-us-attend-events.html


The Rhys Daniels Trust, Premier House, 141 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BD t: 01992 570550 f: 01992 570270 e: info@rhysdanielstrust.org

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On to Politics – for those of us concerned about the UK and where our political institutions are headed – and the implications it has on our own individual freedoms - a meeting of -
THE BRUGES GROUP

'The Bruges Group - an independent all-party think tank. Our independence is our strength allowing us to be free to follow our own policy agenda and put the national interest above party political consideration'

The Destruction of Parliamentary Democracy, Tuesday, 24th February - 6.45pm for 7.00pm
THE SPEAKERS
RT HON. PETER LILLEY, MPSecretary of State for Trade and Industry 1990-1992&MARTIN HOWE, QCAuthor and specialist in EU law and the constitution
PETER LILLEY, MPAfter a successful career in business Peter Lilley entered politics and joined Mrs Thatcher's Cabinet as Secretary of State for Trade and Industry 1990-1992. From 1992 – 1997 he was Secretary of State for Social Security. Subsequently he was appointed Shadow Chancellor and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party.His publications include, Do You Sincerely Want to Win? -Defeating Terrorism in Ulster. Taking Liberties. And, Too much of a Good Thing? A Balanced Immigration Policy.Peter Lilley famously said in a speech in Parliament that because the EU makes 80% of our new laws, MPs pay should be cut to reflect their diminished role.MARTIN HOWE, QCAs a specialist in EU law Martin Howe is amongst the most authoritative and respected spokesman against the encroachment of the European Union onto our democracy.Along with Dr Brian Hindley, Co-Chairman of the Bruges Group, he authored Better Off Out?: The Benefits or Costs of EU Membership. His other publications include; Asylum and the European Constitution, Tackling Terrorism: the European Human Rights Convention and the Enemy Within, Europe and the Constitution after Maastricht, and Social Europe: Escape or Entrapment? Which analysed the threat of severe damage to our industries from social laws imposed by Brussels.Martin is a member of the Bruges Group’s Academic Advisory Council.
ADMISSION: £10 payable on the door or in advanceIncluding wine, orange juice, mineral water and nibbles
For details on how to book please contact –
sandra@icefiremarketing.com
LOCATION – THE FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION
11 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AJ
http://www.brugesgroup.com/
AGENDA: Lectures: 7.00pm – 8.00pmDiscussion: 8.00pm – 8.30pmWine and refreshments: 8.30pm – 10.00pm

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Clubbing – A repeat of this great offer -
Ice & Fire has partnered with Black to give you free access to London’s top night clubs with no fees, no hassles and premium service + invitations to exclusive members’ parties such as – the Formula One drivers’ party after Silverstone - held at Whisky Mist.
Join Black’s exclusive membership list and you will be able to enjoy wonderful evenings at clubs such as -
Mahiki, Amika, The Roof Gardens, Chinawhite, Mamilanji, Paper24, LondonPunk, Embassy, Café de Paris
Ice & Fire will be pleased to act as your referral on your application form – just email me with your name / address and the word ‘Black’ to sandra@icefiremarketing.com
and we will confirm your details to the Membership Committee.* Membership is £295.00 per annum or £30.00 per month. For further information go to -
http://www.blackcardlondon.com/

*Please note we cannot be held responsible for the Membership Committee’s decision

Joke Corner
THIS IS THE BEST LAWYER/INSURANCE STORY OF 2008,OF THE DECADE, AND POSSIBLY THE CENTURY !!!!!
AND IT IS TRUE !!!!This took place in Charlotte North Carolina ... A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive cigars, then insured them against, among other things, fire. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpileof these great cigars, the lawyer filed a claim against the insurance company. In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost 'in a series of small fires.' The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason, that the man had consumed the cigars inthe normal fashion.The lawyer sued and WON!(Stay with me.)Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was frivolous.The judge stated nevertheless, that the lawyer held a policy from the company, in which it had warranted that the cigars were insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure them against fire, without defining what is considered to be unacceptable 'fire' and was obligated to pay the claim.Rather than endure lengthy and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid $15,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the cigars that perished in the 'fires'.NOW FOR THE BEST PART...After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him arrested on 24 counts of ARSON!!!With his own insurance claim and testimony from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was convicted of intentionally burning his insured property and was sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000 fine.This true story won First Place in lastyear's Criminal Lawyers Award Contest. ONLY IN AMERICA !!!!

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Credit Crunch time - help your business expand its company database and promote your own -
Join London's largest independent business network and put your company on the London business map. Dip your ‘toe’ and try a
Business Junction Networking Lunch in Belgravia
at
The Ebury Restaurant, 11 Pimlico RoadLondon SW1W 8NA -Tuesday February 3rd
12:30 - 2.30pm
To view the venue go to - http://www.theebury.co.uk/
Feted by critics and much-loved by residents around Sloane Square and Pimlico, The Ebury was recommended as a perfect launch venue for the new schedule of events in the business and political heartlands of Belgravia, Pimlico and Victoria.The Ebury is a great dining destination and the event in their private room upstairs promises to bring a new set of fresh faces into the Business Junction business community.Take two hours out from your busy schedule and return back to your offices having been introduced to London's largest independent business network!
Business Junction membershipJoin in January and you will get a free listing - description, contact details and colour logo - in the London Business Directory 2009 - distributed across London throughout the year, with a foreword by The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson!Join London's largest independent business network and put your company on the London business map. For details on how to join the hundreds of other member companies in London's leading independent network contact -
sandra@icefiremarketing.com
Membership and event attendance open to any company regardless of area, size or sector.
Booking this eventLunch costs £18 + VAT for members per person attending (more than one person per company can come). Guest rates are £32 +VAT per person.
Contact – sandra@icefiremarketing.com
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Art –
Watercolours & Drawings Art Fair
‘Modern Works on Paper’
4 – 8 February 2009
The Flower Cellars
4-6 Russell Street
Covent Garden WC2B 5HZ
Come and visit this unique art fair in the heart of Covent Garden. Fifty galleries offer a diverse collection of original art on paper, including drawings, prints, photographs and posters.
You can pick up a drawing for under £100 or walk away with a significant work for much more. Prices range from £100 - £150,000.
Every picture is rigorously vetted by a committee of experts and is labelled with full details including the price.
Opening times:
Wednesday 04.02.09. – 3pm – 9pm (preview by invitation
Friday / Saturday 06/07.02.09. – 11am – 8pm
Sunday 08.02.09. – 11am – 5.30pm
Admission - £10.00
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Italian Retrospective Exhibition – 1906 – 2007
A major retrospective exhibition
featuring 50 top museum-quality pieces –
including works by de Chirico, Modigliani, Morandi, Manzoni and Lucia Fontana

Visit the newly opened -

Imago Art Gallery
4 Clifford Street
London W1S 2LF

The exhibition is from the 29 January to end of March 2009

Entry – FREE

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Antiques – for bargain hunters everywhere -
Adams Antiques Fair
Royal Horticultural Hall
Victoria
One day only – 01 February 2009
10am – 4.30pm
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And finally – Diary Notes –
Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I'd nibbled, the chocolate I'd tasted All the holiday parties had gone to my waist. When I got on the scales there arose such a number! When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber)

I'd remember the marvellous meals I'd prepared;

The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared, The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese and the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please." I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt and prepared once again to do battle with dirt... I said to myself, as I only can, "You can't spend a winter, disguised as a man!" So, away with the last of the sour cream dip. Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip. Every last bit of food that I like must be banished. Till all the additional ounces have vanished. I won't have a cookie, not even a lick. I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick. I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie. I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry. I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore... But isn't that’s what January is for? Unable to giggle, no longer a riot. A Happy New Year to all, and to all a good diet !!!!

Better Late than never !!!!!

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