I'm new to this blogging game, and possibly new to many of you. However, I have in fact just returned to AXA after seven years away in the ‘real world' as technical director of a large regional IFA business in Newcastle upon Tyne. Now I am back as head of development and you'll find I have a lot to say!
So where does one start a new blog? Easter? Arctic weather? That’s a good start I think! The snow certainly added a new dimension to the children’s Easter Sunday egg hunt in our garden which was preceded by a full blown snow ball fight. I had forgotten quite how painful and cold a face-full of compacted snow can be, even when sent on its way by a six year old. The excellent company, roaring log fire and a home win for Newcastle United were, however, ample compensation. Unfortunately, the snow did put paid to some of the other outdoor activities we had planned for the friends we had stayi...
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