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AMG Newsletter Archive 2008 NewslettersJune 2008 Newsletter
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| The AboutMyGeneration June Newsletter |
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Information, Inspiration, Motivation |
Hello and welcome to the AboutMyGeneration June newsletter
Lots been going on this month so there is plenty of news to read and some great competitions to enter. Still getting record numbers of registrations so thanks to everyone who 'Invited a Friend' last month. Keep up the good work.
 Editor's DiaryOur Editor, Chris Hurley has started an occasional diary about her working days (and nights) covering stories for the web site. Read such random observations and ramblings as what a mouse was doing in All Bar One in Soho and why a London Cab is now like a Jumbo Jet. To find out about these things and more click here...
News
First up this month is a story about Judith Patten who, at 65, has just completed her first sky dive. Judith's death defying feat was in aid of the Cancer Councelling Trust, a charity that features on the AMG web site. To read her full account click here... Secondly AMG was at the opening night of Havana Rakatan, a dazzling, high energy tour through the musical history of Cuba. This really is a must see for all fans of Cuban music and for those who would like to Salsa there are free lessons after some performances. But hurry as the show, at the Peacock Theatre in London WC2, finishes its run on 22 June. For more details and a review click here... And finally read about the launch of The Sweet Life, the new book of 101 indulgent desserts made with Splenda, the sugar substitute, and written by Antony Worrall Thompson. So you really can have your cake and eat it guilt free. Click here... for the launch report and see the panel below for your chance to win a copy of the book.
 Charities and Volunteering
As we reported last month our philosophy at AMG is all about keeping active, getting involved and making a contribution to life. We have already heard from a lot of you about your charitable efforts. The offer is still open, if you would like to publicise your charity or are looking for volunteers for a specific project then let us know This need not be a fund-raising project and could, for example, include educational activities that require a team effort. We would also like to hear about your experiences of volunteering.
Competitions Galore
Another great line up of prizes for the June competitions. This month, hot on the tail of the TV Finals, we feature the new 'Britain's Got Talent' electronic board game from Drummond Park and a fabulous collection of BBC Audio Books including the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency. Two months supply of Imedeen tablets and packs of BlanX whitening toothpaste are on offer to those who want to keep the signs of age at bay. There are copies of The Sweet Life by Antony Worrall Thompson as featured above. Theres also The Guide to the South West Coast Path, said to be the worlds first virtual book and, if you get thirsty while waking, we have twenty branded flasks from Deep Heat to give away. Finally if you want to see how you will look after tackling the Coast Path, See Yourself Slimmer, with the wonders of technology, is offering photos of how you could look after weight loss.
Best Wishes
Latest Competitions
| The new 'Britain's Got Talent' game |
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And Your Talent Is?
Win the new Britain's Got Talent game worth £19.99
Everyone's got together tonight, the lights are dimmed and the sitting room is set - stand by for some absolutely hilarious fun and antics.
Up and down the country, thousands of friends, families and dinner party guests are showing how good (or bad!) they are at playing out a variety of entertaining and sometimes incredibly funny acts thanks to the new electronic board game from Drumond Park - Britain's got Talent.
Instead of just tuning in to the TV on Saturday nights thinking 'I could give that a go', you really can have a go and provide some terrific entertainment for your fellow players in the process.
We have teamed up with Drumond Park to give away copies of this superb family game to five AMG members. For more details click here...
Closes 30th June 2008
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Tune into The BBC Radio Collection
Your chance to win this fantastic set of audio books worth over £140
Mysteries, comedy, quiz shows, dramas and foreign journals all feature in the latest collection of Audiobooks published, both on CD and digitally, by the BBC. This fabulous assortment of programmes will make time fly by on tiresome journeys, turn airport waits into a pleasure, entertain you during the drudgery of chores and help you unwind as you curl up on the sofa. For more details on the titles and to enter the competition click here...
Closes 30th June 2008
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| Imedeen - Make-up for a New Age |
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Top tips for timeless beauty
Your chance to win, 'Make-up for a New Age: How to Look Fabulous at 50 Plus' and two months supply of Imedeen Prime Renewal (worth over £100)
When it comes to iconic and timeless beauty names such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana and Madonna instantly spring to mind. Madonna in particular has been rather clever when it comes to timeless beauty. By constantly reinventing herself she continuously moves with the times and consequently seems to alter very little. Now, if only you could apply some of those celebrity beauty secrets to every day life.
Well actually it's a lot easier than you might think as we've teamed up with internal skincare leaders Imedeen to offer you the chance to win a new book by top make-up artist Ariane Pool that will give you an insight into how she has made celebrities look timelessly beautiful, together with a two months supply of Imedeen Prime Renewal. For more information click here...
Closes 30th June 2008
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| The Sweet Life - Antony Worrall Thompson |
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The Sweet Life
Antony Worrall Thompson
101 Indulgent Dessert Recipes
Your chance to win one of five copies of this fabulous new book
Celebrity Chef, Antony Worrall Thompson's latest book means you really can have your cake and eat it with a little less guilt. The Sweet Life features 101 indulgent dessert recipes using SPLENDA sweetener rather than sugar, so you can satisfy those sweet cravings even when you are trying to reduce your sugar intake.
To read more about the the launch of The Sweet Life and for your chance to win a copy of the book click here...
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| A fit and sporty summer with Mentholatum |
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 Enjoy a fit and sporty summer
with Mentholatum
And Win a Deep Heat Stainless Steel flask worth £15
As the weather becomes warmer and the days longer, it's easier and more enjoyable to make time for sport and fitness in your daily routine. And the thought of lighter, more revealing summer clothes is enough to make all of us resolve to tone up and lose a few pounds.
Mentholatum have a range of products that can help ease all those minor aches and pains, sprains and strains which everyone can suffer with regular exercise, especially when starting to be active again after winter. We have mentholatum products and 20 top quality Deep Heat stainless steel flasks to give away. For more details click here...
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See Yourself Slimmer
WIN! A Slimmer You
We have five See Yourself Slimmer photos to give away - worth £19.99 each
If you need a little motivation to help you stick to your diet then help is at hand. See Yourself Slimmer is a company that can digitally alter your photograph to show you what you could look like at your target weight.
Having a picture of your weight loss goal can really help you achieve it by positively reinforcing and encouraging you when things get tough.
We have five SeeYourself Slimmer photos to give away to AMG members. For more details, click here...
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| The World's First Virtual Book |
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The World's First Virtual Book
An interactive guide to the South West Coast Path
Five copies to win
Guide books may never be the same again, now that The Virtual Book Company has launched what is believed to be the world's first fully interactive, living book.
The South West Coast Path is a glossy, attractive virtual book; easy to read and quick to navigate. There are more than 90 minutes of original, high definition video of 15 superb walks plus endless information for planning a trip: from 40 route maps to local pub information; 3D fly throughs to over 800 glossy photographs; historical points of interest to local wildlife.
For more information and to find out how you can win a copy, click here...
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| BlanX Whitening Toothpaste |
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Keep a Youthful, Whiter Smile
with BlanX
We have five packs of BlanX whitening toothpaste (worth £6.99) to give away
If you would love to have naturally white teeth, the BlanX whitening range of toothpastes and mouthwash offers a safe and inexpensive solution to surgery.
BlanX toothpaste is the first protective whitening toothpaste to incorporate the beneficial and non-abrasive properties of Arctic lichen and, unlike many other whitening pastes, does not contain bleach. For more information and the chance to try a tube of Blanx for free click here...
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