Creative Solutions - Marketing, P.R. & Events

Creative Solutions are event managers for the RYA Watersports Taster Sessions which are being provided by several local watersports providers at the Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta being held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Portland 9th - 14th August 2010.

So if you have ever fancied having a go at;

Windsurfing | Paddleboarding | Sea Kayaking | Keelboat Sailing | Dinghy Sailing | Powerboat Driving | Model Boat Sailing | Beach Casting

Then this is the chance for you to have a go at heavily subsidised prices (mostly £10 per session) or in some instances at no cost, check out the details below for taster events dates, timings and booking details.

Please book directly with each provider and it is advisable to book in advance as spaces on the day might be limited.

Quote this code when making bookings: SSFG2010

SailLaser TrySail
Monday 9^th | Tuesday 10^th | Wednesday 11^th | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
You will be going out with a qualified RYA Dinghy Instructor
All you need to bring with you is some clothing and footwear
Booking essential
Costs: £5 for children under 16, £10 for a single adult or £20 for a family of up to four
Contact: SailLaser 0845 337 3214 info-weymouth@sail-laser.com
www.sail-laser.com/weymouth

Powerkite Lessons
Paracademy Extreme Sports Centre are offering powerkite lessons
This lesson is FREE and will teach you the basics on how to use a powerkite.
Powerkite Lessons Wednesday 11^th August 10.30am – 4pm
Advanced booking is advisable
Telephone 01305 824797 info@paracademyextreme.co.uk
Paracademy Extreme Sports Centre, Victoria Square, Portland, DT5 1AL
www.paracademyextreme.co.uk

Try Keelboat Sailing
Provider: Weymouth Charters – Tuesday 10^th August 1030 – 1600hrs
Weymouth Charters are providing a 33ft Yacht for 1hr taster sessions where you will be given a chance to learn how to tack and gybe a keelboat.
To book your session please call Weymouth Charters on 01305 832512 ssfg@weymouth-charters.co.uk
www.weymouth-charters.co.uk

Sea Kayaking Taster Session
Thursday 12^th August 10.30am – 4pm
Secondwind Watersports, situated at Overcome Beach, Preston, Weymouth and Osprey Quay Portland.
Taster sessions are available for 1 hr at a cost of £10 per person.
Booking is advisable CALL 01305 835301 or 01305 834951 shop@second-wind.co.uk
www.second-wind.co.uk

Give Windsurfing a Go!
The Official Test Centre, Osprey Quay, Portland are providing taster sessions.
Cost £10 per 1 ½ hrs session Wednesday 11^th | Thursday 12^th | Friday 13^th | 1030am – 4pm
Booking essential Tel: 0121 288 9965 info@otc-windsurf.com
www.otc-windsurf.com

Try Model Boat Racing
Provider: Model Yachting Association
Try model boat racing will be held on Saturday 14^th August 10.30am – 4pm
There is no need to book for this FREE of charge event on a first come first served basis.
www.mya-uk.org.uk

Learn to Shore Cast
Moonfleet Angling are providing an introduction to beach casting.
Aimed at learning beach casting technique’s in readiness for your first sea fishing outing.
All equipment is supplied.
Thursday 12^th August 10.30am – 4pm
Free of charge
Booking advisable telephone 01935 471005
www.moonfleet-angling.com

Try a Powerboat
Provider: Quality Time Training, Osprey Quay, Portland
8 metre RIB – ‘Blue Jacket’
You will be accompanied by a professional skipper who can take you through some basic boat handling and rules.Thursday 12^th August 10.30am – 4pm
Cost £10 for around 1 hr on the water
Booking is advisable – telephone 01305 861250 amanda@quality-time.info
www.quality-time.info

If you would like to chat about any of the above then please give me a call

See you down at the Quay

Roy Griffiths

Creative Solutions are proud to announce that they are the new operators of the Weymouth Charters business which has been completely revamped as a charter booking agency for operators of passenger coded vessels including - motor crusiers, yachts, ribs, tall ships and superyachts.

Weymouth Charters can also provide access to RYA training courses and a whole host of corporate events including Jurassic Coast Kayak Tours, Olympic Race Tours, Hosted Cruises, Team Buliding Days and Treasure Hunts on a fleet of fabulous fast ribs.

Roy Griffiths, Managing Director says “This is a London 2012 inspired project that has captured the imagination of quite a number of boat operators based locally and from other ports who are looking to provide their services for the forthcoming demand that is inevitable given that Weymouth & Portland will be the sailing venue for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

We aim to look after corporate clients, private individuals and media who want to get out onto the water for pleasure or business”

The range of craft on offer is quite staggering from a sea kayak right up to a Sunseeker 88 Superyacht which has to be seen to be believed at www.weymouth-charters.co.uk

Over the Chritmas period we took the opportunity to move offices and have changed our phone number - please find our new contact details below;

Creative Solutions (MPE) Ltd
The Office
4 Birch Way
Preston
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 6HZ

Telephone: 01305 832512
Mobile: 07976 425719
email addresses: remain same

Barrett Electrical have moved into retail and have focused on the developing village of Easton on Portland for their first retail outlet.   The location of the new shop at 19 Easton Street will provide a convenient place to purchase electrical items that can only usually be found in larger DIY stores.

Barretts are a well-established family firm with a team of qualified electricians operating to NICEIC national standards.  In their seven years in business they have built up a recognised quality of service second to none in both the commercial and retail sector.

Trevor Barrett, Managing Director says “We have been thinking of expanding in this way for some time now and felt that the time was right, we have also been encouraged by the fact that Portland and in particular Easton seems to be an up and coming destination for shopping – everyone is much more conscious nowadays about travelling long distances to buy goods. We stock just about everything the home owner should need and can even help with installation where the job requires qualified electrical fitters”

Creative Solutions have recently launched a new ebook website for our client Julie George. Julie has devised, and tested, a new scheme for home buyers. See our press release below.

New guide to getting on the UK property ladder with no deposit.

Poole, Dorset, U.K. May, 2009 - Mother and full time carer, Julie George, has pioneered an innovative scheme giving hope to those wanting to own their own home in these difficult times.

Julie was inspired to write her new guide after helping an elderly neighbour. Julie says, “I wanted to buy the house of an elderly friend to stop the Local Authority taking it away from her in care expenses. I had no money for a mortgage deposit so feared she would loose the house.”

Julie was keen to work out a way to buy her friends house that would benefit both of them. Having spent time in America, Julie knew “lease to buy” schemes were popular. If she could make this work in the U.K. she could buy her friends house with no money needed for a deposit. The idea for a rent to buy scheme was born.

Discussions with her neighbour and her family followed including a property lawyer who declared it was a “new one on him”! Even so, agreements were drawn up and the deal signed by all parties. Julie moved out of her house (leaving her adult children behind to rent it from her), and into her friends house for which she pays rent. The clever bit is all the rent goes towards Julie’s future purchase of the house.

It was obvious to Julie from an early stage that her scheme could benefit others and not just herself and her neighbour. She quickly joined forces with her friend and graphic designer, Gina, to produce a book giving a comprehensive guide to her scheme, now branded “Rent 2 Buy”. Looking for the best way to publish on a limited budget, Julie decided to build a website and sell the book in digital download ebook form, reducing her costs and keeping the retail price down. A hard copy is available from the on demand Internet publisher Lulu.com for those that would prefer this.

Julie’s comprehensive guide shows anyone, not just experienced property buyers or developers, how to do what she did.

Rent 2 Buy can be found at www.rent2buyuk.info

Julie George can be contacted on 0751 289 8809