Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-01

Posted by Ian McKendrick in Tweets | 0 comments

• BBC reports @stephenfry considering leaving Twitter http://bit.ly/16Jhon – Come on Stephen, don't give up on us !! #
• This is why I use Dragon Naturally Speaking http://bit.ly/1OlTE9 – Watch this, it's so funny !!! http://bit.ly/os30c #
• OK @hlsbs @markbnorwich here you go: http://bit.ly/17iV2 a link to Pokens website. Can't wait to get one now! #
• As it's Halloween, here's an advert that was banned because the camera captured image of ghost – watch woods carefully http://bit.ly/2tMLRV #
• Thanks @pokenzoo Where can we get a Poken in the UK? Also, have you thought of creating a "Business Networking Badge" version we could wear? #
• At @annhawkins Mastermind mtg & loving @rogergalpin business cards printed by @printingdotcom2 ! http://twitpic.com/nikwt #
• AudioBoo: Interview with Andrew Hyde of the charity Mission Direct http://boo.fm/b72791 #
• Just fiscovered Poken -search for it on Google , you'll be amazed. If you like it tweet me back & I'll share your response at the conference #
• Simon Parslow of e-Say showing how their website is helping charities like Willan Hospice raise awareness & funds http://twitpic.com/n95cj #
• Lincoln Bedeau of AskMK.tv giving his talk on video for social networking at OU Milton Keynes charity event. http://twitpic.com/n8zx2 #
• RT @AnnHawkins: OMG – hilarious! RT widely! @garyjohannes & @avonfin on camera discussing vietnam & apple crumble http://bit.ly/3r8HQb #
• Putting the finishing touches to my presentation for tomorrow at MK OU: http://bit.ly/2UYVju And afternoon training: http://bit.ly/436Xlm #
• Social Networking for Charities event 28Oct-OU Milton Keynes-AM presentations: http://bit.ly/2UYVju Afternoon training: http://bit.ly/436Xlm #
• Chef Chambers handing out the certificates and awards after a brilliant cooking Masterclass at #cooksbarn. http://twitpic.com/mxdte #
• The soufflè is now out of the oven and they've risen beautifully, Chef Chambers is so proud at #cooksbarn! http://twitpic.com/mxa45 #
• AudioBoo: Interview with Linda at Chef Chambers cookery Masterclass at #cooksbarn http://boo.fm/b72368 #
• AudioBoo: Interview with Dean Willan of The Red Lion, Cheveley helping Chef Chambers at #cooksbarn cookery Masterclass http://boo.fm/b72365 #
• Dishing up the main course as finally it all comes together at the Chef Chambers Masterclass at #cooksbarn. http://twitpic.com/mwxlo #
• AudioBoo: Interview with Marie-Claude Zadmehr at Chef Chambers cookery Masterclass at #cooksbarn http://boo.fm/b72360 #
• The lamb is out of the oven, about to be carved for the plate by Chef Chambers at #cooksbarn cookery Masterclass. http://twitpic.com/mwtk6 #
• AudioBoo: Chef Chambers sharing his knowledge of cooking times with the Masterclass at #cooksbarn. http://boo.fm/b72352 #
• Chef Chambers roast monk fish wrapped in Parma ham with sage was delightful at #cooksbarn. http://twitpic.com/mwmxy #
• Chef Chambers "soap potatoes" now ready for plating up at the #cooksbarn cookery Masterclass in Cambridge. http://twitpic.com/mwky5 #
• Seasoning the stir-fried vegetables to go with our lamb dish, I can't begin to explain the aroma at #cooksbarn! http://twitpic.com/mwjm8 #
• Chef Chambers Now making the fish sauce to go with the parma ham wrapped monkfish at #cooksbarn, smells wonderful! http://twitpic.com/mwift #
• AudioBoo: Chef Chambers sharing more stories at #cooksbarn , my apologies for the language but he's known as "The Gr… http://boo.fm/b72340 #
• Everyone beginning their meal with a hearty cheer (which everyone has joined in and made) at #cooksbarn! http://twitpic.com/mwbai #
• Chef Chambers now adding the vegetable Jus to his 'soap potatoes' before they go in the oven at #cooksbarn. [?] #
• Starters coming together at Chef Chambers Masterclass at #cooksbarn in Cambridge, we're all very hungry now! http://twitpic.com/mw9u0 #
• AudioBoo: Chef Chambers at #cooksbarn sharing his anecdotes with his class! http://boo.fm/b72333 #
• Chef Chambers now preparing the parma ham wrapped monkfish with sage, can't wait!, we're starving at #cooksbarn! http://twitpic.com/mw4ht #
• Lol @Alpha_wave wait until you see what we serve up when we've finished, you'll be even hungrier then!!! in reply to Alpha_wave #
• Everyone now giving hands-on assistance to Chef Chambers preparing fish at #cooksbarn and having great fun too! http://twitpic.com/mw3ew #
• Chef Chambers skinning the salmon in preparation for a tartar of salmon and tuna at #cooksbarn. http://twitpic.com/mw1xk #
• Chef Chambers seasoning Lamb en crôute ready for oven at #cooksbarn, he'll pan seal them for 15 minutes first. http://twitpic.com/mw08t #
• AudioBoo: Chef Chambers at #cooksbarn teaching us how to prepare lamb en crôute http://boo.fm/b72324 #
• Where are you @StarRadioMark ? Chef Chambers, Ellie, @readerroz & @mistercrispy all send their regards & hope to see you soon at #cooksbarn in reply to StarRadioMark #
• Everyone now chopping vegetables for vegetable niçoise at #cooksbarn w. Chef Chambers – we're really hungry now! http://twitpic.com/mvus9 #
• Everyone now chopping vegetables for vegetable niçoise at #cooksbarn w. Chef Chambers – we're really hungry now! http://twitpic.com/mvuq1 #
• You're welcome @TheListing please feel free to re-tweet our tweets from #cooksbarn today, we're having a great day, very informative! in reply to TheListing #
• Chef Chambers explaining how to make 'soap potatoes' with an oval cutter at #cooksbarn, more on this later. http://twitpic.com/mvtm9 #
• Ever wondered how the pro's chop onions so quickly & tiny? We've just learned from Chef Chambers at #cooksbarn! http://twitpic.com/mvrzq #
• Thanks @TheListing (Cath) David and Ellie send their love, we're having a great time learning at #cooksbarn ! http://twitpic.com/mvra1 in reply to TheListing #
• The whole class is getting involved chopping mushrooms at the Chef Chambers Masterclass at #cooksbarn. http://twitpic.com/mvpxp #
• Some of the items on the menu for our Masterclass cookery lessons at #cooksbarn today. http://twitpic.com/mvoyt #
• Chef Chambers testing the chicken mouse with a quenelle in hot water at the #cooksbarn cookery demo. http://twitpic.com/mvoqq #
• Chef Chambers showing us how to bone-out a saddle of lamb at #cooksbarn cookery donstration. http://twitpic.com/mvlak #
• David Chambers cookery classes at #cooksbarn is about to begin, all very exciting! Stay tuned to see what we do. http://twitpic.com/mvk23 #
• Some of the guests at #CooksBarn donning their 'David Chambers' Masterclass aprons before we start cooking. http://twitpic.com/mvj81 #
• Arrived at #cooksbarn and was greeted with this, wow! http://twitpic.com/mvin3 #
• The #CooksBarn website is here: http://cooksbarn.com #
• On my way to #CooksBarn to see @mistercrispy and Chef Chambers for a cookery demonstration, follow my tweets to see what we get up to! #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-29

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• AudioBoo: Interview with Andrew Hyde of the charity Mission Direct http://boo.fm/b72791 #
• Just fiscovered Poken -search for it on Google , you'll be amazed. If you like it tweet me back & I'll share your response at the conference #
• Simon Parslow of e-Say showing how their website is helping charities like Willan Hospice raise awareness & funds http://twitpic.com/n95cj #
• Lincoln Bedeau of AskMK.tv giving his talk on video for social networking at OU Milton Keynes charity event. http://twitpic.com/n8zx2 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-30

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• Having a very busy day today that doesn't appear to be ending any time soon! I just love it when it gets busy like this – So much to do! #
• Am at the O4RB networking event at Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester. Am speaking in a few mins. http://twitpic.com/fghl5 #
• Looking forward to speaking at O4RB later today. Hurry up and book in if you haven't already http://bit.ly/U9ZuR Thursday due to Bank Hols! #
• These guys are the best, awesome "no fuss" attitue, know their stuff, very helpful & highly recommended! http://twitpic.com/fbg0k #
• The infamous Jamed Woodward of Star Radio giving his pitch at #4Networking – What a pro' !! http://twitpic.com/fb90r #
• Continental at the Premier Inn Huntingdon Rd Cambridge looks very healthy, packed meeting this morning!! http://twitpic.com/fb7z4 #
• Real buzz at #4Networking in Cambridge this morning, Great to see Woody from Star Radio here! http://twitpic.com/fb7d6 #
• That's it for me tonight. Have to be up early for the #4Networking meet in Cambridge at 8:00. Night night, God bless, and pretty dreams! x #
• Thanks to the wonderful ladies at WIRE for making me feel so welcome tonight, You have great networking group! Hope to meet you on Twitter #
• For my followers who saw my recent presentations which included the JK Wedding Dance story – here's an update for you http://bit.ly/QSctV #
• Hi @Bizvits Here's my post for charities and fundraisers I told you about this evening with the amazing plugin by Apture http://bit.ly/ySaoK #
• Wow, what a turnout! Just realised I'm the only guy in the room so hope the girls will be gentle with me! http://twitpic.com/f8vjl #
• A photo of Ravenwood Hall, venue for the WIRE network meet tonight. Looking forward giving to my talk! http://twitpic.com/f8ui1 #
• Venue starting to fill up at the WIRE network meeting where I'm presenting this evening. http://twitpic.com/f8sf1 #
• Dentist appointment was amazing, checkup was fine and had a polish too! Won't be long before we see her Tweeting and Blogging soon as well! #
• Am sitting in dentist for checkup after my tooth was pulled last week. I hate dentists, apart from this one, she's lovely,and really gentle! #
• Things jotting up the The Biusinrss Club Cambridge where I'm presenting tonight! http://twitpic.com/f4e4a #
• Seems my post "Using social networking to raise funds for charities and fundraisers" http://bit.ly/ynSTb has been popular today-lots'o'hits! #
• Loving the new Star 107 website at http://star107.co.uk Especially liked watching the paper fight between Mark and Amy on their live webcam! #
• RT Using social networks to raise funds for charities and fundraisers | Ian McKendrick http://bit.ly/ySaoK #
• Just submitted this to Mixx: http://t.mixx.com/tIhS #
• Using social networking to raise funds for charities and fundraisers | Ian McKendrick http://bit.ly/ynSTb #
• RT @alexparr Lkg forward to listening to yr presentation on 25/8 at WiRE Bus Networking Mtg in Bury St Edmunds. What's web link to book up? #
• Here's our stall. The top hats are drawing the crowds so we've put up the price to £15 each. http://twitpic.com/eywkw #
• I did @printingdotcom2. Have revamped the artwork for you and will email it this afternoon. Can't wait to get my new business cards! in reply to printingdotcom2 #
• Done well so far @BiteTheDust made £130! Sold my old trainset, D&D lead figures and some D&D books. Sad to see them go but money's great!! in reply to BiteTheDust #
• Lots of cars arriving to set up their pitch at the car boot sale in Fordham tis morning. http://twitpic.com/eyqcw #

Social Networking for charities and fundraisers

Posted by Ian McKendrick in Presenting, Social Media | 0 comments

Aug 23, 09

In August I was invited by Paul Sage of Click4Causes to give a presentation in Milton Keynes to demonstrate the power of Social Media and Social Networking, and how these could be used to engage with their audiences to raise awareness of, and increase contributions to their causes.

Paul Sage began the seminar with some very sound advice on the importance of choosing the right words to ensure our messages elicit the desired response. In Pauls words:

“Gone are the days when we sell AT people. The time has come for us to engage with our audience on a more personal level. The tools that will allow us to do that are now here, and these are called Social Media and they