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The Gentlemans club

These fresh-faced, young
whippersnappers are The Gentleman’s Club, five 3rd year Graphic
Design students from UCA in Epsom. Together we have been working on an
advertising project for the last 5 weeks. We played Ad Agency and for a change
I got to be the client, Mrs Persil. The boys were the ad agency and we have
spent the last few weeks refining a campaign aimed at students. We’ve had some
highs, Stuart getting drowned in a rather dirty puddle in the name of film
making. And some entertaining lows, Elio ‘s extensive day glow sportswear
collection. Today was our last session and the boys turned up with a large cake
from Patisserie Valerie. So that’s a big, fat A grade all round then.

Stuart, Paul, Elio, Barrie
and Anthony I salute you and your half built fixed gear bikes.

Now who’s got the cake slice?

A great south run

Last Sunday we (Laura and Sophie) went on a road trip to watch the Great South Run in Portsmouth. We're working with Nike on their sponsorship of the Great Run Series and, showing unerring commitment to the cause, Laura took part in the 10 mile slog in torrential rain.

Here are a few pics:

Laura car
Nervous pre-race smile from laura

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A woman breaks down at the finish line – made Laura cry

Laura vip
1hr 24 mins – not bad at all

Laura massage
Reaping the benefits of VIP in the Nike+ tent

Paula
Paula pops in for a massage and a photo after breaking the British 10 mile record.

Well done Laura and Paula.
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