With divine intervention by David Plumley I zoomed into the meeting at 7.37 am. I was the 18th and some time later we were joined by the Bard of Hadleigh. A virtual meeting of 19 was a good turnout and although it was a bright sunny morning a feeling of desperate sadness pervaded.
MARCELLE SAAD
We all remembered Marcelle Saad who was prematurely taken from us this week. She was remembered in words and in 60 seconds of silence. She will remain in our thoughts for a long time to come.
Absent members
Saj Sreedharan has departed for pastures new with our best wishes and thanks for his contribution to EBF during his time as a member.
Brian Painter has also been struck by the Virus and accordingly absent from our meeting. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery Brian.
Paul Booth presentation
An extremely useful and timely review of current government reliefs for all types of business and employment status was expertly delivered by Paul. The position of individuals who trade through a Limited Company, Tenants relief, (make sure the Landlord isn’t nicking yours),Business Loans and deferring VAT were some of the topics covered. It stimulated a lot of questions. Peal will also in future meetings keep us updated. Great effort!!!!
John Freeman
A short piece by John brought us up to date with the HSE’s recent guidance in the light of the Virus will be followed up by John sending round materials via email
60 Second Round
Yes we had one and very revelatory it was too.
Simon Essex, Howard Bullock and Ben Golding were also accompanied by pets and so strictly speaking there were 22 present.
Howard Bullock has remained busy and revealed new business from a backpacking mate of 27 years ago. What starts in a tent stays in a tent,
John Freeman has been doing virtual repairs and Paul Dulieu remains busy.
You don’t have to go out of the house to design a steel beam and Nick Cooke has been surveying remotely
If Alan Moller is “quiet” Ben Golding, ably assisted by Archie(cat) has been noisy and busy with virtual meetings.
David Plumley reported a run on Laptops second probably only to Toilet tissue.
The Mayor of Gants Hill has shut up shop as has Simon Essex but he has volunteered to support the NHS as well as indulging in pilates and boxercise from the comfort and convenience of his own home ; by contrast Paul Booth has lots of March year ends….if you’re confused ask him.
Tina Walker is taking the odd day off but is still looking for business.
Whilst Stuart Smallcombe remains busy he reported that Open Reach had stopped all installations that needed access to property.
Richard Reed who appeared as a Monty Pythonesque head or otherwise appeared to be prostrate in true laid back fashion. He is also working hard at repatriation for several of his clients
Toby Acton was advocating the benefit of e war chest although if you haven’t got one it’s too late now
Terry Maylin’s life is being made difficult by courts indicating that there might be virtual hearings but offering no other definitive guidance thereby causing loads of possibly unnecessary work.
Kevin Radford is getting loads of enquiries but not getting much joy out of the Insurance companies over virus related claims.
I am working from home now and am still available to prepare wills that can be dealt with without a face to face meeting
Scott Griffiths – Not only is he keeping busy with his own work but is also working for all of us. Not only has he set up this successful meeting but also he showed us how he is upgrading our profile pages on the EBF website. Now he is proposing a Zoom Social one evening next week. It will be distinguishable by all participants holding and drinking an alcoholic beverage from a glass sitting in front of our screens. Be there!!!!
RIP Marcelle you will be deeply missed 🙏
Sorry to see you go Saj but do keep in touch.
A decidedly subdued meeting for obvious reasons. I spoke to Brian earlier, he’s doing ok but didn’t manage to hypnotise me. Au revoir to my mate Saj, such a shame his business has stopped him being a member. I wish him well and hope he stays in touch. Great presentation from Paul Booth, lots of good information from him. I hope Richard manages to sort out his Zooming positioning in time for next week. At least we could hear him loud and clear for a change. Stay safe all x
sorry about the late entry but my wife and I take our morning constitutional at 7.30 am each morning. Worryingly there were numerous joggers to dodge and loads of cars. Do these people not listen. Anyway I enjoyed my brief spell. Like all I was deeply effected by the news regarding Marcelle and thank Stuart for passing on the message. My best wishes to Brian for a speedy recovery.
Sorry to see you go SAJ. You have been agreat member and until you were elevated to the top table my Brekkie buddy. Best wishes for the future .
Excellent meeting all thanks to Scott and a little help from David.
We were extremely saddened to hear of Marcelle’s passing, such a lovely woman and a true Lady who will be sorely missed by all who knew her, may she rest in peace.
On a positive note I am hoping that by removing the background picture it will take away the “pixelation effect” and thereby stop you all from feeling seasick or just to stop you all laughing at me. At least Vince apparently could hear me.
I did think I looked terrible though in the video – no need to offer feedback on that point folks. 🙂
Great virtual meeting, thank you Paul for your presentation, get well Brian and sorry to see you go Saj but wishing all the best.
Stay safe everyone and see you all next week.
Opps sorry to day thanks Scott for organising
It’s me again welcome David Plums great to see you – how off for a G & T
Tina is after extra points leaving thee comments!
Well done all for getting connected and as Vince said an understandingly subdued meeting given Marcelles’ untimely passing
Good to see you all and hear what everyone is up to
Stay safe all.
Omg so sorry to hear this terribly sad news 😔 Rest in peace Marcelle xx
Thanks Scott for your efforts again in maintaining our connections, rip Marcelle, we will all miss you for a very long time, i think Brian summed it up pretty well about being back with her husband. Best wishes Brian on your recovery and sorry to see Saj go, stay safe out there peeps. Ps, thanks Paul for your presentation.
A good meeting this morning. Great to see you all. But as everyone has said, we have all been saddened by the news regarding Marcelle. Gonna miss you Saj but I have your number. Thank you to Scott for your techie skills for enabling us to be together like that. And thank you to Paul on your expert advice on matters fiscal relating to where we currently are with our businesses.
Very sad but well needed meeting, we are all keeping each others spirits up.