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Ciana and Andrew Take Afternoon Tea in Chilham
Not long ago, we sent two of our esteemed colleagues, Ciana and Andrew, for a relaxing afternoon tea for two at Shelly’s Tea Rooms in the historic village of Chilham. Shelly’s Tea Rooms offers a great location from which to explore Kent. The village is so unique, it has been featured in many television programmes, from Miss Marple and Poirot to the BBC`s production of Jane Austin’s Emma – even Top Gear has been filmed there! In their own words, here’s how they got on…
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Ciana Takes a Tuscan Cooking Class with Giancarlo Caldesi
Recently, our own Ciana Kenny from Red Letter Days’ Product Team ventured into town for a special cookery experience with Italian chef Giancarlo Caldesi. Read her account to find out how she got on… “We started this Italian cooking experience with a delicious breakfast panini and an introduction to Giancarlo’s history. The menu for the day included Uova Al Pomodoro, Ragu con Gnocchi, Pollo Sofrito, Tiramisu with Ricciarelli Biscuits (originally from Tuscan Siena).” “Giancarlo talked enthusiastically about his Tuscan heritage and the central principle of food being key to Italian family life. He even shared tips from his mama with us!” “Making gnocchi was my personal highlight of…
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Out and About: Tandem Skydiving with Ciana
Last month Ciana, a member of our Product Team, took the ultimate plunge and went tandem skydiving in Wiltshire. Let’s find out how she got on… “Arriving at Skydive London I was unsure if the weather would hold up, but it did! My experience started with training from H, one of the very funny instructors who had done 1,800 skydives! I learnt all about how skydiving works, the correct position to jump in and how to land. After getting kitted out in a very (un)flattering jumpsuit, leather hat and body harness, I was led to the area to meet my tandem partner. Jon was so friendly and reassuring that I…
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Meet the Staff: Interview with Ciana Kenny
It’s that time again where we get to know a member of the Red Letter Days team a little bit better. This month it’s the turn of Ciana, a member of our Product Department… What’s your full name? Ciana Kenny What is your job title? Product Manager What’s the best part of your job? Going out on meetings. It’s exciting to get out of the office, meet people in different businesses and really get a feel for the experiences we offer. How long have you worked at Red Letter Days? Well, I worked here for three months in the summer of 2010 and after a break to finish my studies and go travelling, came…
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An Introduction to Polo
Polo isn’t your everyday sport but our introduction to polo can ease you in gently. The highly competitive equestrian ball game is particularly popular among The Royal Family and although tricky at first, once the basics are mastered, we’ve heard it’s great fun. Not long ago, a number of colleagues went down to Ascot Park Polo Club to take part in our Introduction to Polo Experience. We caught up with Ciana and Martin to see how their day went…
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Happy Birthday to Us!
1989 isn’t just a Taylor Swift album. In fact lots was happening that year, not least the birth of Red Letter Days which is 27 years old today, so Happy Birthday to us! Find out what else was going on back in that special year when it all began. #RLD27
