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Linda Jones

Mum, company director, journalist, trainer, author. I think this is the right order.

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Discovering Guernsey - a long-weekend of island living

By Helen Moffat We caught our first glimpses of Guernsey as we left the ferry and made slow progress through the Friday afternoon traffic of the capital, St Peter Port, and immediately began forming our impressions. “I think it looks... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2013 at 'You've got your hands full'

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Finding my blogging mojo on a day with friends on the high seas (well almost)

Kim and Ollie lap up the atmosphere after an impressive ice dance show on the Independence of the Seas. It has been a long time since I ventured out with a group of bloggers. A couple of weeks ago, I... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2013 at 'You've got your hands full'

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Love curry? Try our BOGOF offer this month!

It's flaming July - so we thought we'd come up with a flamin' great offer to heat up the month - even if the weather doesn't look too hot! We're hosting Curry Tuesday each week, where you can buy a main curry dish, and get another one absolutely free when... Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2013 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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Free dishes and wine mean there's even more to our takeaways

We know how expensive this time of year is – but when the weather’s horrible, the nights are long, cold and miserable and you’re working harder than ever to get everything done, don’t you deserve a treat every now and then?! Eating out is not always an option, especially if... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2012 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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Never mind 50 shades of grey ...

Anyone who knows our lovely owner Bharat will tell you what a pleasant, laid-back kind of guy he is. But being in charge of the extension work at our sister restaurant, The Vine, in West Bromwich, seems to have really got to him this last week. Especially when he turned... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2012 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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We’ve suspended our usual curry quiz in favour of an Olympics one, as it is such a momentous event to have on our doorsteps. Well, maybe not our doorsteps, but two hours away on a train. With some bus and underground rides thrown in too. But hey, it’s in this... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2012 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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Help your event stand out from the crowd

We're looking forward to providing the food for a function being hosted by The Marketing Room in Cannock next Friday, to help them celebrate their relaunch. We've been working with the team there since Suki's was established in 2007, and it's great to see them doing so well. We're looking... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2012 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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Birthday and new menu a real cause for celebration

Many, many thanks to Councillor Garry Perry, the Mayor of Walsall, and the lovely Mayoress, June, for joining us to celebrate our fifth birthday. We had a fabulous time, and we're pretty sure the Mayor enjoyed himself too! The launch of the new celebration menu was a real hit, and... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2012 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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Happy birthday to us!

The Mayor of Walsall will be helping us celebrate our fifth birthday next week – and we can’t wait! Councillor Gary Perry is visiting Suki’s on Tuesday, April 24 to help us mark our big anniversary, and to say thanks for donating a prize to his charity auction last year,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2012 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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Where my work has appeared

My work has appeared in a wide selection of national, regional and specialist publications. You can check out some links to the Guardian, Independent, Telegraph, women's magazines and others on the different pages of this website. In recent years, like many freelance journalists, I have often turned my attention to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2012 at Linda Aitchison

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I'm a freelance journalist, author and trainer based in the West Midlands. These days I pass on lessons learned as a busy freelancer and company director in training and mentoring for writers. This website shows you what's on offer, the experience I have to back it up and what delegates... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2012 at Linda Aitchison

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Freshen up your Facebook page

WANT a unique and attention-grabbing Facebook page? We can help you keep up to date with changes needed as directed by the social media behemoth. To make the most of your new timeline, certain areas can be designed to match... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2012 at Passionate Blog

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Inspirational people, by Sarah Aitchison aged nine

I've not written about my husband's illness. I haven't considered this deeply private anguish to be anyone else's business and I don't want to say anything to add to the distress of my closest family, most of all, our beautiful... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2012 at 'You've got your hands full'

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Can your business ignore Pinterest?

By Louis Duffy and Terri-Anne Whitehouse, Passionate Media social media apprentices. Is there a corner of the internet where you won't currently find someone extolling the virtues of Pinterest? Apparently people spend more time here than on Twitter, Linkedin and... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2012 at Passionate Blog

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New bite-size social media workshops

We've been running popular sessions for businesses in social media for around three years. Now we've launched a series of new workshops in easy to digest chunks. They cover subjects including marketing know-how, blogging, facebook and twitter for business. You... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2012 at Passionate Blog

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Some heart-felt comments from the month of love

Only five more days to go until Valentine’s Day, and already, we’re feeling the love. Here’s some of the lovely things our customers have shared with us In February - ''Fantastic place to eat out for any occasion, always think of Sukis when I want a good meal out with... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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January healthy-eating curry quiz

It's the last day of January – who has been de-toxing this month after overdoing things at Christmas?! Our healthy eating menu is still available to all of you who feel like keeping up the good work. We also work hard to ensure all of our dishes are prepared freshly,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2012 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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Our wedding in pictures

Thanks to the wonderful photographer Jane Williams who also went beyond the call of duty in helping manhandle me into my dress. Of course there are plenty more pictures, I've shared most on my personal facebook page, but these are... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2012 at 'You've got your hands full'

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Find out more about social media apprentices

More Staffordshire firms are needed for a pioneering apprenticeship programme creating much-needed employment for young people, and helping businesses make the most of social media marketing. Interested companies are invited to find out more on Friday, January 27, at the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at Passionate Blog

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Spice up a dull January

Wow - how colourful does this food look? What a great way to brighten up a dull January. We've had a wonderful start to our New Year – just look at some of the great comments left by our VIP guests already in January, following their visits to Suki’s. “Always... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2012 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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Staffs firms needed to help boost youth employment programme

More Staffordshire firms are needed for a pioneering new apprenticeship programme which is creating much-needed employment for young people, and helping businesses make the most of social media marketing. Cannock companies SSC Learning from Hednesford and Passionate Media, based in... Continue reading

Posted Jan 6, 2012 at Passionate Blog

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Turkey curry recipe

You know what you are going to be eating come Boxing Day – so we thought we’d help you out with a fantastic curry recipe for ... you guessed it, left-over turkey! We thought we’d give you time to print it off and get all the ingredients in ready before... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2011 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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Thrifty Christmas ideas prove hit for The Square’s competition winner

An innovative Midlands artist offering customers a ‘home-made’ Christmas has been making the most of the opportunity given to her when she won a rent-free shop at Birmingham’s The Square shopping centre. Craftsperson Cassandra Jovic from Moseley says the credit... Continue reading

Posted Dec 14, 2011 at Passionate Blog

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Table-toppers net sponsorship from Park Inn Hotel

We were delighted to see our clients, the Park Inn Hotel York, have agreed to sponsor a local football team who have yet to be beaten this season. The city centre hotel is hoping their support will help prolong the... Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2011 at Passionate Blog

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Lend Santa a hand with Suki's

Still got presents left to get this year? Who hasn’t! There’s always that person who’s a little tricky to buy for, doesn’t know what they want, or already seems to have everything. Or maybe you are looking for a great gift to put in your office Secret Santa surprise. Look... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2011 at Suki's Bar and Restaurant

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