Do you do a number of different jobs to have flexible working hours?
Have you gone into Business with a relative?
Submitted 23rd February 2010
I'm writing a feature on mums who do a number of different jobs in a bid to find flexible working hours. Maybe they've set up their own company and do some freelance work or part time shifts elsewhere.
I'm looking for some interesting case studies, who'd be happy to talk about their experiences in a woman's magazine.
I'm also looking for women who have gone into business with a relative (perhaps their sister or mother in law ?) , or an acquaintance such as their husband's ex wife - to talk about their experiences.
If you can help with either of the above please contact me by email.
Ruth Addicott
Freelance Journalist
ruthaddicott@hotmail.com
Have you used crowdfunding to finance your business?
Submitted 23.2.10
I am writing a feature for Company magazine on crowdfunding and I'm looking for a UK businesswoman aged 18-35 who has used this method of raising finance for their business. Crowdfunding is literally 'funding by a crowd of people'. Typically the entrepeneur will offer shares or incentives to many small investors rather than having one or two major financiers. This type of funding is usually raised online.
To give an example, I have a fashion designer who has posted her designs online and people are investing in her - its £10 a share and when she reaches her target she'll make the collection with the shareholders getting a slice of the profits.
Anyone interested in participating will need to be interviewed and photographed. For more information please contact Lee Mannion on 07980 261337 or leemannion@hotmail.com
Lee Mannion
Freelance Writer
07980 261337
NEW ITV 1 SERIES WILL TRACE LONG LOST RELATIVES
Submitted 23rd February 2010
Are you trying to find a member of your family? Has your search gone cold? Or do you just not know where to begin? You may be a birth parent, adopted person, a separated sibling, estranged parent or someone who has grown up in care - hoping to be reunited with lost relatives.
From Wall to Wall - the makers of the hit family history series Who Do You Think You Are? and BBC ONE drama New Tricks, a new documentary programme will aim to reunite long lost families.
The aim of the programme is to help people who would love to find a long lost relative and hopefully re-unite them with the person they are looking for – birth parents who gave their child up for adoption 20 or 30 years ago and who would love to find them, for example, or siblings separated as young children who want to find the brother or sister they have never known but have thought about every day. We hope to make a series that is not only positive and inspirational but that makes family reunion more accessible and empowers others who are perhaps daunted by the prospect of finding a family member.
Each programme will follow the story of two different people who want to be reunited with a relative. The programmes will explore the issues involved when families separate in a sensitive and non judgmental way, as well as exploring the lengths some go to reunite and find answers. By featuring positive stories about the search and reunion process we hope to make family reunion more accessible and inspire people who have long thought about tracing a relative to take the next step.
If you are over the age of 18, have experienced family seperation and now feel ready to seek areunion then please get in touch. Visit: www.walltowall.co.uk/findmyfamily.aspx Or follow the link to the application form at www.walltowall.co.uk
Woman & Home - Are a woman aged 35+ from the West Midlands area?
Submitted 5th February 2010
If you are a woman aged 35+ from the West Midlands area, who has had a complete career change in the last 5 years to set up her own business. Is now successful and earning more than 50K per year, and would like to be featured in an inspirational piece for Woman & Home magazine, please contact me.
I work alongside Advantage West Midlands, promoting all that is good and innovative in the Heart of England Region.
Gemma Boland
gemmaboland@seal.uk.com
01216 165815
07950 532783
www.seal.uk.com
EXTREME NEW GAMESHOW NEEDS YOU – The makers of BBC1’s Total Wipeout are making an exhilarating new game show with a BIG difference!
Submitted 19th January 2010
Endemol UK is one of the biggest independent television production companies in the UK – making huge shows such as Big Brother, Total Wipeout and Ready Steady Cook.
The producers behind the popular Saturday night show Total Wipeout have created a very exciting new game show to be filmed over seas in 2010, and we are on the hunt for some fantastic contestants to take part.
We are looking for some feisty, fun ladies to take part in particular.
The new game show is not your conventional TV show. It is guaranteed to be like nothing our viewers have seen before. Combining brain teasing trivia with pure adrenaline action this is not your regular game show.
If you are interested in applying and taking home a massive cash prize, please apply to, apply@endemoluk.com to receive an application form.
If you have any queries about the show then please do not hesitate getting in touch: 020 8222 4041.
Milly Frazer
Assistant Producer
Endemol UK PLC
Do you have your children and parents living at home?
Submitted: 14th January 2010
Deadline: 20th January 2010
I'm looking for women over 35 who have three generations living under one roof. I'm looking for women who have their own children at home, as well as their (or their partner's) parents. Ideally your (or your partner's) parents will have moved in with you within the last few years. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, and you'd be interested in sharing your experiences in an inspirational piece for our readers, please get in touch with full details and attach a colour photo to your response.
Emma Pritchard
Features Writer
Woman & Home
T: 020 3148 7839
www.womanandhome.com
Have you remarried and have step children?
Submitted: 14th January 2010
Deadline: 20th January 2010
I'm looking for women over 35 who have remarried and brought two families together. I'm looking for women who have children from a first marriage and step-children from the new marriage. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, and you'd be willing to share your experiences of bringing two families together, please get in touch with full details and attach a colour head shot to your response.
Emma Pritchard
Features Writer
Woman & Home
T: 020 3148 7839
F: 020 3148 8120
www.womanandhome.com
Do you have grown-up children living at home?
Submitted: 14th January 2010
Deadline: 20th January 2010
I'm looking for women over 35 who have children in their 30s living at home. Perhaps they moved out after university but came home to save or maybe they were forced to move back as a result of the recession. Maybe they never even left! Whatever the situation, if this sounds like you, or someone you know, and you'd be interested in sharing your experiences in an inspirational piece for our readers, please get in touch with full details and attach a colour photo to your response.
Emma Pritchard
Features Writer
Woman & Home
T: 020 3148 7839
F: 020 3148 8120
www.womanandhome.com
New ITV 1 Series will trace long lost relatives
Submitted 14th January 2010
Are you trying to find a member of your family? Has your search gone cold? Or do you just not know where to begin? You may be a birth parent, adopted person, a separated sibling, estranged parent or someone who has grown up in care - hoping to be reunited with lost relatives.
From Wall to Wall - the makers of the hit family history series Who Do You Think You Are? and BBC ONE drama New Tricks, a new documentary programme will aim to reunite long lost families. With a team of experts in tracing and finding people and in providing trained emotional support along the way, the programme will aim to reunite those on a quest to find their family members.
Each programme will follow the story of two different people who want to be reunited with a relative. The programmes will explore the issues involved when families separate in a sensitive and non judgmental way, as well as exploring the lengths some go to reunite and find answers. By featuring positive stories about the search and reunion process we hope to make family reunion more accessible and inspire people who have long thought about tracing a relative to take the next step.
If you are over the age of 18, have experienced family separation and now feel ready to seek a reunion then please get in touch.
Visit: www.walltowall.co.uk/findmyfamily.aspx or go to www.walltowall.co.uk and follow the link to the application form.
BBC
Dragons’ Den
Submitted 16th December 2009
Entrepreneurs from across the country once again have a chance to make their business dreams come true by appearing on Dragons’ Den. If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, we’d like to hear from you.
Last series saw some of the most diverse range of inventions and business ideas receive offers of investment from the multi-millionaire investors. All the Dragons were won over by entrepreneur Sharon Wright and the simplicity of her cable wiring device; Rupert Sweet-Escott went into business with James Caan who was impressed with his unique range of aviation designs and prototypes; and Carol Savage chose to accept Deborah Meaden's offer of a cash injection into her tasty new food networking website. In fact, when the Den finally closed for business an incredible 15 entrepreneurs had managed to convince the fearsome financiers, they were worthy of their cash.
The rules are simple: entrepreneurs ask for a cash investment in return for equity in their business. However, they must get at least the amount they ask for or they will walk away with nothing. The Dragons are prepared to listen to a pitch for any kind of business but they must be convinced that it will make money.
As demonstrated by the investments in the last seven series, ideas, businesses and products that meet some or all of the following criteria stand a good chance of securing the Dragons’ interest:
· A Unique Selling Point: a product that serves a need like nothing else.
· Scalability: something that can be up scaled to make real money.
· Route to Market: the clear way the product can be sold and marketed.
· Mutually Beneficial Arrangement: just what will the Dragons get out of it?
· Exit Strategy: a plan of how the entrepreneur/Dragon will exit and make money.
The BBC is currently searching for Britain’s best entrepreneurs and will be auditioning throughout the coming months. We want to hear from anyone who thinks they’ve got what it takes to enter the Dragons’ Den.
If you would like an application form please send an e-mail to dragonsden@bbc.co.uk or visit www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden
Are you in your 60s but not ready to retire?
Submitted 1st Dec 2009
I’m looking for a lady in her 60s who is looking to change career instead of retiring. Perhaps you’re considering starting your own business, or maybe you just want to try something new and need advice on the best jobs to apply for. Whatever your story, if you’re not keen to stop working and could benefit from free consultations with an expert career coach, please get in touch with a bit about yourself and a colour photo.
Contact: Emma Pritchard
Deadline: URGENT
Do you help teenagers in your local community?
I’m looking for women in their 50s who volunteer with children (ideally teenagers) in their local community. Perhaps you help at a local youth club, or started a group where they could come and get support and advice. Whatever your story, if this sounds like you, or someone you know, and you feel you volunteering makes a difference in your local community, please get in touch with a bit about yourself and what you do, and attach a colour photo to your response.
Contact: Emma Pritchard
Deadline: URGENT
Emma Pritchard
Features Writer
Woman & Home
020 3148 7839
emma_pritchard@ipcmedia.com
www.womanandhome.com
Have you faced financial difficulty because of the recession, redundancy or similar?
Submitted 1st October 2009
I am a freelance writer looking for a female case study for a glossy magazine – are you able to send this request to your members?
I am looking for someone who has faced a financial difficulty because of the recession – redundancy or similar – had to adjust her lifestyle downwards, but has faced the problems and has learnt from it.
If this sounds familiar get in touch – happy to promote any projects.
Kate Graham
Freelance Journalist
Contact www.kate-graham.co.uk
Is there more to life?
Submitted 8th Sept 2009
Tiger Aspect Productions are making a new documentary series for BBC2 about silence.
We’re looking for people willing to embark on a journey that sees them try and put silence into their every day, busy lives, and learn what to do with it when it is there.
You should be genuinely open to exploring silence, prayer and spirituality on a personal level.
The process will involve an 8-day supervised retreat in a Christian study centre. Once you return home there will be a period of ongoing guidance by your spiritual mentor, as you attempt to translate what you have learnt into daily life.
This series is being made by the producers of ‘The Monastery’.
Please contact silence@tigeraspect.co.uk or 0207 544 1633 to find out more.
BBC Radio 5 Live - 'What makes you exhausted'
We are doing a debate next Thursday night on BBC Radio 5Live asking the question - "What makes you exhausted". We've got the author of a book who's offered tips on how to shake that 'constantly drained feeling'.
We're looking for a businesswoman who leads a particularly hectic life and does feel exhausted and could tell us how exhaustion affects their life.
Ironically, we'd need the guest to be available between midnight and 1am and need them to go to a BBC Studio. We can offer transport to and from a nearby BBC studio if need be.
If anyone's interested could they contact randip.panesar@bbc.co.uk
Having a Baby? BBC documentary: The 7 ages of pregnancy.
Submitted 8th July 2009
I work for a television company called Renegade Pictures and we are currently making a programme for the BBC about pregnancy. The documentary will be a warm thoughtful look at pregnancy today, in which our expectant presenter will meet 7 women having a baby at different times of their lives - and with equally diverse lifestyles. We're really keen that this documentary will explore the wide range of options that are available to women, providing a facinating insight into this very special time.
We are currently looking to contact women who are having a baby this summer/autumn and I was wondering whether you might be able to help us here. I wondered whether you could help us spread the word to expectant mums by either forwarding on some information if you have a mailing list, posting something on your website, or if it’s easier I can post you some flyers which you can distribute or put up? I’m attaching some information which can be forwarded on to mums-to-be if it’s helpful.
If you’re interested in being involved in the filming there may be opportunities for us to film if we feature someone who has come through yourself – it would be great to discuss this further at a later date when we have made a bit more progress with the production.
If you have any questions I will be more than happy to provide further information. You can contact me at this email address or call me on: 020 7479 4204.
Many thanks in advance, we really would be extremely grateful if you can help us in any way at all with this and are very appreciative of your time.
Sophie Mohamed
Researcher
Renegade Pictures
baby@renegadepictures.co.uk
We need to track down Village Champions - BBC
Submitted 3 July 2009
I am a researcher on a terrific new BBC1 primetime series called Village SOShttp://www.bbc.co.uk/villagesos/ The thrust of the programme is to develop viable businessess in rural communities. Working with the Lottery Fund, amongst others, the plan is to create businesses that will be sustainable and breathe new life into six rural communities nationwide.
As well as tracking down the deserving villages (population under 3,000) - we need to track down village champions - business people who have ther knowledge and experience to actually make these rural businesses work.
Ali Kedge
02920 322196
Ali.Kedge@bbc.co.uk
Who Does What? A brand new series for the BBC all about households and the universal themes of family life.
Submitted 7th October 2009
talkbackThames have produced a wide variety of hugely successful television programmes for all the channels, such as Grand Designs, The Apprentice and The X Factor.
We are now producing a brand new series for the BBC all about households and the universal themes of family life. Who really does the lion’s share of the domestic chores? How do couples really split the parenting responsibilities? Who really works the hardest to keep the family running smoothly?
We are looking for honest and frank families to take part in the series. We would love to find a household where the woman works, either full or part time, and has to find that all important work / home balance. These sorts of issues often cause tension and we want to talk to people who are willing to tell us how it really is. The show is now in production.
The basic premise is that we are looking for couples who would like to find out just WHO DOES WHAT in their relationship and make changes for the better. It's a show for every couple that's ever argued over who does the washing up, sorting the garden out or doing the shopping and the programme will be based on facts and statistics. The programme forensically breaks down how roles are delegated within the relationship so you can see how to make your relationship even better. I can't stress enough that this is a factual show with the sole aim of a positive outcome.
I hope you can help and I look forward to talking to you.
Sarah Allen
Associate Producer
WHO DOES WHAT
Tel: 0207 861 8244
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