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The day the world turned orange (II) #GrandNational18
When I first went to Aintree six years ago, I wrote a blog called “the day the world turned orange”. I had been caught out by the wonderful world of scouse and I’ve been going back to Aintree every … Continue reading
The days the world turned orange – Grand National 2012 – 2026!
The Grand National of 2012 will be remembered for good and bad. Detractors will point to the shocking deaths of According to Pete and Synchronised, the shambles of Sychonised’s final minutes played out in the most desperate fashion. Others will remember it … Continue reading
The Grand National – did your Dad ride in it? Did you win like Guy Opperman?
It’s something to remember back to distant off Grand Nationals but another to have a photo of your Dad riding in it! 60 years since my dad rode in the 1966 #GrandNational as an amateur (white colours jumping the chair … Continue reading
“No dress code” the Grand National’s other test of stamina
Aintree’s two crowds Aintree yesterday looked balmy on the telly (and my photo), but it was 8° on my phone when we showed up , fresh from the shuttle from Liverpool Central. 8º and a biting wind, and the … Continue reading
The day the world turned orange (II) #GrandNational18
When I first went to Aintree six years ago, I wrote a blog called “the day the world turned orange”. I had been caught out by the wonderful world of scouse and I’ve been going back to Aintree every … Continue reading
We need more than “A pin-stickers guide to workplace pensions”.
Steve Bee once told me that all workplace pensions are the same. In the context of the conversation (getting small employers to chose the right one), I knew what he meant, it is as hard for small employers to pick … Continue reading
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Tagged Grand National, Horses, The Pensions Regulator, Workie, workplace Pensions
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The Grand National – a race of not taking yourself too seriously!
Thanks to Aintree, a course that has not drunk the Cheltenham Kool-Aid, not sold its soul to corporate hospitality and kept a little sense of humour! The final day of the Grand National Meeting was characterised by brilliant weather. Stella … Continue reading
Would you take your chance on a mastertrust?
It’s called proper choice and I’m all for GPPs and mastertrusts squaring up to each other and having the argument Continue reading
Posted in actuaries, auto-enrolment, brand, governance, pensions, Retirement
Tagged Aviva, Bus, Financial Services Authority, Grand National, Leyton, linkedin, Liverpool Street station, Paul Bannister
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The day the world turned orange – Grand National 2012
The Grand National of 2012 will be remembered for good and bad. Detractors will point to the shocking deaths of According to Pete and Synchronised, the shambles of Sychonised’s final minutes played out in the most desperate fashion. Others will remember it … Continue reading
Posted in cheltenham festival, Horse racing
Tagged Aintree, Coleen Rooney, Grand National, Hales, Liverpool, Liverpool Everton, Merseyside, Neptune Collonges, Paul Nicholls
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