DATE:  25/10/06

LADIES EVENT GETS IN THE PINK!

BRISTOL STREET MOTORS (Main Renault Dealer) held a pioneering Ladies Only event at their prestigious Exeter showroom @ Marsh Barton on October 26th  raising monies for Breast Cancer Awareness month.  The event featuring a fashion show by John Lewis, cars, health & beauty, interior design & jewellery, proved so popular that the dealership had to turn people away!  Around 200 ladies attended the event where they were welcomed with wine and buffet plus FREE entry into prize draws with fabulous prizes worth nearly £1,000 in total.

The event supported the Breast Cancer Awareness month “In the Pink” campaign by selling official charity ‘pink pins’ for £1 each, which automatically entered guests into a prize draw for the chance to win John Lewis gift vouchers to the value of £50 or one of four luxury Renault picnic rucksacks, raising just under £200 for this worthy cause.

Quote from event organiser, Catherine Petherick, Bristol Street Motors Fleet Manager:

“The event was a huge success and we were disappointed to have to say “No” to ladies who left it too late to book, as we could not take any more guests for health and safety reasons.  From the guests who attended, we have been inundated with complimentary comments such as a “wonderful”, “delightful”, “super”, “great”, “fun”, “interesting” and even “magical evening” - to name but a few.  One lady even said it was “the best event she had ever been to”!  Says Catherine.  “I want to thank Debbie Ling at John Lewis and all the exhibitors for helping to make it such a fantastic event and for all the hard work by the Bristol Street Motors team who went beyond the call of duty to ensure it was such a successful event”.

Guests had the opportunity to visit the stands of local exhibitors and do some pre-Christmas shopping in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.  Magdalen Road aka “The Shopping Village” was strongly represented by In.EX.2 Interior Design, Leaf Street Gift shop and Head Space.  Queues quickly formed for the FREE Indian Head Massages by Evelyn Goodier of County Chiropractic, as well as at the stand of Personal Trainer Shem Lopez of Inspiration

Fitness who was giving FREE composition analysis utilising infrared, technology to measure body fat & hydration.  John Sculpher Photography who was launching ‘FRESH’, a photo shoot experience for everyday woman of all ages attracted the crowds by giving a ‘special event offer’ for the ‘FRESH’ experience at a cost of just £25 instead of the usual £100, which includes hair, make-up and photo shoot.  Reflexetions Beauty & Body Therapy @ Exmouth Marina gave away Guinot Goody Bags and Trisha Stewart from the Clinic for Delivering Health and Wellbeing handed out complimentary vouchers each worth £20.  An optional car mini-maintenance workshop by Bristol Street Motors, showing the ladies how to change a tyre also proved popular.

Other Exhibitors included:
Charmaines Dress Agency, ‘Tractor Boy’ from the Black Thunder Crew - Gemini Radio FM, Ladies go Racing and Devon Today who gave away copies of their popular monthly magazine.

The main event of the evening was a Fashion Show by Debbie Ling, Personal Fashion Advisor for John Lewis, Cribbs Causeway who gave styling tips and techniques in true “What Not to Wear” style as well as giving away goodies.    Following the fashion show, Rosemary Pell, Manager of Road User Support Service gave an informative talk on the tailor-made programmes of practical and therapeutic assistance offered by RUSS for anyone involved in or affected by a road traffic incident. 

The evening culminated with a hair demonstration by Shaun Rowden of Head Space, who is the South West Ambassador for MOP (modern organic products).  Shaun restyled volunteer Vanessa Cobb’s hair by giving her a “Posh Spice Bob” in front of a packed audience and also gave away MOP goody bags to each guest.

Quote by Shaun Rowden, Head Space
“Head Space was delighted to be involved with such a prestigious dealership as Bristol Street Motors at this event.  It was a wonderful platform to introduce the benefits of MOP (modern organic products)” to local women.

Contact:

Catherine Petherick/Shane Wallace
Bristol Street Motors (Main Renault Dealer)
T: 01392 423300
E: cpe52@bristolstreet.co.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS:

Bristol Street Motors: www.bristolstreet.co.uk
originated in the early 1900’s as a single Ford dealership located on Bristol Street in central Birmingham. Since those early days the business has grown to become one of the largest dealer groups in the UK with a nationwide chain of franchised dealerships offering new and used car and commercial vehicle sales. Operating under the banner of Motor Nation we also have two used car hypermarkets in Widnes and Birmingham.

Our services and impeccable customer care do not stop at the point of sale, our additional offerings include servicing and repairs, and self drive hire, accident repair and spare parts.
Bristol Street Motors is proud of its long established reputation for Integrity, First class Customer Service and Competitive Pricing.

Details of Exhibitors:

John Lewis Department Stores – voted UK’s favourite retailer 2006 - www.johnlewis.com  Debbie Ling, Fashion Advisor at John Lewis Cribbs Causeway, Bristol will be giving a one-man fashion show “The Capsule Wardrobe” with lots of style and fashion tips.  To book your FREE personal fashion advice service, available every day of the week @ Cribbs Causeway, T: 0117 959 1100.

Evelyn Goodier MWMA, ITEC Qualified, Sport & Indian Head Massage @ County Chiropractic, Exeter, Devon

T:01392 208496

A feeling of well being for all through time out from a One 2 One quality massage

Head Space @ “The Shopping Village” Magdalen Road, Exeter, Devon

T: 01392 254464

Specialising in cut and colour and the only place in town to buy mop® (modern organic products) as featured in celebrity hair magazines.

In.2.Ex Interior Design @ “The Shopping Village” Magdalen Road, Exeter, Devon

T: 01392 425787  TBC

An interior design boutique, this stylish little empire offers a refreshing mix of trendy overseas designers plus emerging talent from up and down the country

Inspiration Fitness, the gym with a difference @ Marsh Barton, Exeter.
Website: www.inspirationfitness.com Mobile: 07900 912 434

One 2 One motivational personal training by Shem Lopez is a whole new lifestyle involving the training of movement patterns, not muscles!

Ladies Go Racing

Ladies enjoy a day at the races, at the Southgate Hotel, Exeter, a great day out and no experience necessary

Leaf Street @ “The Shopping Village” Magdalen Road, Exeter, Devon

T: 01392 253307

The relaxing and friendly shopping experience where you can buy gifts, jewellery, personalised cards, interior accessories, children’s clothes and shoes as well as beautifully handmade furniture

Reflexetions Beauty & Body Therapy @ Exmouth Marina - 01395 222700

In a tranquil setting overlooking the attractive Exmouth Marina, Reflexetions specialise in Guinot Hydra Lift non-surgical face-lifts and Phytomer body treatments

RUSS, The Road User Support Service

T: 01647 253264

The RUSS team offer tailor-made programmes of practical and therapeutic assistance for anyone involved in, or affected by, a road traffic incident.

Sculpher Photography – www.sculpherphotography.co.uk

T: 01392 259887

Launching ‘Fresh’ - offering everyday women the opportunity of a fashion shoot experience, including consultation, hair styling, make up, clothing changes and photo shoot.

Trisha Stewart ~ Clinic for Delivering Health and Wellbeing

T: 01647 440440

TRISHA Stewart is a nutritionist and specialised complementary health practitioner, based in Exeter and Torquay, with over 25 years experience.

Michael Brightwood  ~ Healing Hands Health Care Clinics @ Exeter & Totnes

Michael runs the Brightwood Centre and is a registered Craniosacral Therapist

Charmaines Dress Agency, Belmont Road, Exeter:
Charmaine supplies new and nearly new Ladies outfits and stocks Peter Bettley hats as well as Mint jewellery and accessories.

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