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AMG Newsletter Archive 2008 NewslettersNovember 2008 Newsletter
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| The AboutMyGeneration November Newsletter |
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Information, Inspiration, Motivation |
Hello and welcome to the AboutMyGeneration November Newsletter
Hello and welcome to the AboutMyGeneration Newsletter, particularly those of you who have joined us in the past month.
Although there are still weeks to go, it's getting difficult to ignore the commercial razzmatazz that is Christmas. For many the festive period has lost its meaning so, with the economic gloom and doom, perhaps it's a good time to try to escape from wasteful indulgence and return to a simpler way of celebrating.
To provide you with a little inspiration we are offering members a special discount on The Christmas Book, that brings together lots of original and practical ideas for a simpler greener Christmas.
For many of us Christmas is not the easiest of times and for those without family or friends it can be particularly lonely. So if you would like to do something different, as well as making a real difference this Christmas, why not volunteer to help Crisis Christmas at the temporary centres they will be setting up for the homeless and vulnerable people in London over the festive season?
For all its excesses, there is still something quite magical about an evening in London with its Christmas lights. With theatre packages from just £35 from the AMG Theatre Club, a memorable evening out in town need not break the bank. Fantastic discounts on tickets to many popular musicals, including the spectacular Zorro, could also provide the perfect gift solution.
You can cross several items off your Christmas present list at a stroke with our special offer on five fantastic Christmas Book Titles. There's something here for everyone - from green-fingered friends to the football fanatic, those with a sense of humour and even the downright miserable. With free postage and packing these books are a real bargain.
We have also extended our special offers on the fabulous Cooking Book from Dorling Kindersley as well as on Anti-Allergy mattresses and Alpaca duvets and pillows from www.welovesleep.com, and on the latest anti-ageing supplement, Pure-XP GliSODin®.
For those of you thinking ahead to next year's travel adventures, Gloria Hunniford is calling on adventurous over 45s to sign up for RNID's Great Wall of China Trek and raise vital funds for the charity's work for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
As always, we have some great competitions - including Christmas hampers from Dickinson and Morris, Supertooth Voice Hands Free Phone Kits, Tickets to the Spectacular Holiday on Ice Show, Wellwoman and Wellman supplements, Fisherman's Friend Gift Selection, E-Cloth Car Cleaning Kits and a Guide to the Mediterranean Islands.
And finally, if you want that extra special Christmas Card for a special friend or loved one, take a look at the information below on Moonpig as they have come up with some really great ideas this year.
Scroll down for more details on the news, discounts and special offers on AMG this month
Best Wishes
New this Month
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 The Editor's Diary
updated 7th November 2008
Our Editor, Chris Hurley continues her occasional diary about her working days (and nights) covering stories for the web site. In this edition, Chris enjoys a very English time afloat on Fred.Olsen's cruise ship Black Watch but the Bridge will never be the same again after her dramatic entrance from the deck. And keeping with the English theme, the Ritz hotel was the venue for her to learn about about life and the universe, and stangely her newly acquired skills got her the best sea view in Sandbanks during a weekend away. Back in London, why was she following two Golden Retrievers around theatre land? On the home front her daughter's wedding was starting to look like it may turn into a real life Mamma Mia but the bride-to-be has said Mamma Noa. However a trip to Hong Kong to pick up a designer wedding dress bargain may now be on the cards.
To read the diary click here...
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The AboutMyGeneration Theatre Club
AboutMyGeneration announced their new theatre club last month and it is already proving to be popular. This month there are some great deals for the 'must see' Zorro the Musical, which has been reviewed by AMG , Blood Brothers, Rainman and La Clique plus many more.
There are also theatre and dinner packages from as little as £35 and up to 50 per cent reductions on many popular musicals including Hairspray, Billy Elliot, The Sound of Music, Buddy and Grease as well as discounts on live performances such as the new French and Saunders Show.
Click here... to find out how you can see great West End shows at bargain prices.
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Why not make a difference this Christmas?
Kitchen staff needed to help at centres for homeless people
Do you feel that the meaning of Christmas has got lost? Would you like to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable and less fortunate people this Christmas? Or are you perhaps not looking forward to spending Christmas alone?
If so, Crisis Christmas would like to hear from you as they urgently need volunteers to staff their kitchens in the temporary homeless centres they will be setting up in London over the festive season.
To find out more click here...
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Family Finances under pressure?
Log on to the webchat to get the low down
on how to get your priorities right
We are reading about the dreaded credit crunch day in and day out. And while many of us are being affected by it, how many of us feel informed enough to make changes to our lifestyle? Choosing ways to save money that are not going to leave us vulnerable to problems further down the line doesn't have to be a daunting process.
More than 1 in 7 people are cutting back on insurance policies of one sort or another, be it for their home or car, and only 20 per cent of Brits say that life cover is the most important of all, insurances. So have we got our priorities right? What is really important to consider when we're all looking for ways to cut back?
Watch finance commentato Edmund Tirbutt and insurance expert Roger Edwards discuss sensible financial planning by clicking here...
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 Dream on with special offers from We Love Sleep
Dreamy website company We Love Sleep has made it their mission to ensure everybody adores sleep just as much as they do! With over 50 years of experience in dealing with some of the UK's biggest and best retailers they have scoured the world for the best sleep-related products available. With great care, love and attention they have put together a virtual store of products to make the sleep experience for the whole family more healthy, restful and luxurious. We Love Sleep is offering a 10% discount to AMG members on its new Anti Dust Mite Mattresses and their exclusive Alpaca Duvets and Pillows.
For more details click here...
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 Stop the Clock with Pure-XP GliSODin®
Our AMG reviewer gave this product her seal of approval and by popular demand we are again offering a 20% discount on the latest anti-ageing supplement.
Do you wish you could stop the clock and slow down the ageing process? Well Pure-XP, has produced a capsule that promises to do exactly that. GliSODin is a natural, vegetarian Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) supplement that triggers the body into releasing its own internal super antioxidants to protect cells against the ageing process.
To read the review and how to get your 20% discount click here...
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 The Cooking Book
20% discount for AMG Members
Perfect your flair in the kitchen with the help of The Cooking Book by expert chef, Victoria Blashford-Snell. Whether you are looking to expand your horizons or master an age-old technique, this book will help you on the path to culinary excellence.
Included with the book are a set of printed shopping lists and a 90-minute DVD, that will ensure you never go wrong in the kitchen again. The unique pull-out, handbag-sized Shopping Book lets you take your ingredients list with you to the supermarket so you'll never be missing that one crucial component again.
Click here... for more information and how to order your copy with a 20% discount
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Pillow talk about Simon Cowell and other secrets
Piers Morgan reveals all at the launch of
the Palm Treo Pro Smartphone
Peter Morrell of AMG was recently at the launch of the Palm Treo Pro smartphone to hear media maverick Piers Morgan reveal the truth behind some of the country's favourite reality TV shows, including X Factor and Britain's Got Talent.
Held at The Black Sheep in London's Brick Lane, the UK's first pop-up gastro-pub, Morgan exposed Cowell's on-screen height insecurities amongst some other very juicy bits of showbiz gossip.
Click here... for Peter's report of this highly amusing and interesting event.
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 Make your Christmas Cards personal with Moonpig
Have you spent ages looking for Christmas Cards for special friends or loved ones and still you cannot find one that is just right. You need look no further than Moonpig. There are loads of cards to choose from - many of which you won't have seen on the high street - and there's something to suit all tastes and types of humour. You can customise the card with the name of the recipient and can also include a photograph and a unique message. It is then delivered promptly to you or an address of your choice. Cards cost from just £2.99. Not only is this a real time saver, but the recipient will really appreciate such an exclusive and personal Christmas greeting.
Since we affiliated with Moonpig, numerous Members have used this personalised card service. Feedback has been very positive and a typical comment is "Usually I spend hours searching for the right card but at Moonpig I found one that was just perfect in minutes"
To visit the Moonpig website and order your card click on the animated banner, top right.
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 Christmas presents are not a problem
Special offer for AMG members on any of the titles in this fantastic collection of Christmas books
Solve your Christmas present headaches in one move with this fabulous new collection of books. There's something here for everyone - from green-fingered friends to the football fanatic, those with a sense of humour and even the downright miserable.
AMG members can purchase any book in this collection at a discount of £2.00 off the RRP. For more information click here...
Offer closes 31st January 2008
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 The Christmas Book
"This book is the antithesis of that instant last-minute Christmas Eve dash through the crowds to the shops, I hope it will inspire you to take a different approach to Christmas, and spare the stress of excess consumerism" Sheherazade Goldsmith
Everyone loves the ritual of Christmas - buying a tree, wrapping the presents, hanging stockings - but for many, this special time has lost its way and has ended up as a symbol of our throw-away society. The Christmas Book encourages you to escape the modern-day commercial Christmas and enjoy a simpler, more homespun way of celebrating. From home-crafted gifts and cards to festive baking and unique decorations, it brings together over 90 inspirational and practical ideas for a simpler greener Christmas.
AMG members can buy a copy of The Christmas Book at the special offer price of £13.99 (RRP £16.99) with free postage and packing. To find out more click here...
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An Awesome Adventure on the Great Wall
Gloria Hunniford asks fundraisers over 45 to trek for RNID
Star broadcaster Gloria Hunniford is calling on adventurous people who are 45 and over to sign up for RNID's Great Wall of China trek and raise vital funds for the charity's work for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Gloria, who is urging people to visit www.rnid.org.uk/chinatrek and find out how to register for the once-in-a-lifetime challenge, says: "By signing up for RNID's Great Wall of China team, you'll not only have an adventure of a lifetime but you'll also be taking steps to raise vital funds for RNID's campaigning work and range of services around the country."
Click here... for more information
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Green cars save the wallet as well as the planet
Which?, the UK's leading independent consumer champion has just published the Complete Guide to Greener Driving. The Guide reviews the top 100 eco cars and is packed with practical advice on greener driving. The conclusion is that greener cars aren't just better for the environment, they can also save you money.
The consumer organisation's tests, more stringent than EU official inspections, reveal the ten best cars for fuel economy and that Fiat, Toyota and VW have produced models that break the 60 miles per gallon (mpg) barrier.
Click here... to read more |
Latest Competitions
| Seasons eatings from Dickinson and Morris! |
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Seasons eatings from Dickinson and Morris!
Three fabulous hampers to be won
To celebrate the festive season, authentic Melton Mowbray pork pie baker Dickinson & Morris is offering members of About My Generation the chance to win one of three Flavour of Melton hampers, perfect for food lovers who enjoy quality regional delicacies. This delicious selection of fine foods, delivered straight to your door, is presented in a lidded wicker basket and includes a number of traditional products for which the area is famous.
For more information and details on how to enter the competition click here...
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| Stay safe and be legal with the SuperTooth Voice |
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 Stay Safe and be Legal
Win the acclaimed SuperTooth Voice Hands Free Kit
It is a criminal offence to use your hand-held mobile when you are driving and this includes when you are waiting at traffic lights or in a traffic jam. If you get caught you can get a fixed penalty of £60 and three penalty points on your licence and, if the case goes to court, in addition to points, you could be disqualified on top of a maximum fine of £1,000.
So to avoid the cost and hassle of a fine and penalty points why not consider a hands-free kit. AboutMyGeneration has been trialling the SuperTooth Voice, a revolutionary hands-free car kit with voice functionality and have found it to be very good.
Click here... to find out more and to enter the competition
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| Holiday on Ice - The World's most visited Ice Show! |
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Holiday on Ice
Discover the magic of the World's most visited Ice Show!
Win tickets to this creative masterpiece from Robin Cousins and Anthony van Laast
Magic, enchantment and illusion are brought to life with Mystery, the latest ice spectacular from Holiday on Ice - a mystical voyage of wonder and fantasy that will leave you breathless
Olympic standard, international skaters perform dazzling routines on and above the ice, with bold, aerial acrobatics, remarkable lifts and lively group ensembles, highlighted with beautiful lighting and dramatic back drops.
To find out how you can win tickets when Mystery tours the UK in January and February 2009 click here...
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| Maintaining Health and Vitality through the Ages |
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Maintaining Health and Vitality through the Ages
Win a year's supply of Vitabiotics Wellwoman 50 or Vitabiotics Wellman 50 tablets
As we age it is important to look after certain health areas such as joints, vision and bones because the body's ability to absorb and utilise essential nutrients can decline at a time when they are needed most.
Vitabiotics Wellwoman 50 and Wellman 50 have been specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs of men and women in their 50s, 60s and beyond. These supplements contain specialist bio-active nutrients to help protect against age-related cell damage and maintain health and vitality. Unlike a general multivitamin, they contain a comprehensive range of nutrients and trace elements specially formulated to support key areas of health as men and women age.
For more information on how to win a year's supply of one of these supplements (worth over £100) click here...
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| Fisherman's Friend New Blackcurrant Flavour |
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Make a New Friend with Fisherman's Friend New Blackcurrant Flavour
Win a Fisherman's Friend Gift Pack worth Over £75
To celebrate the launch of its brand new sugar-free blackcurrant flavoured lozenge, Fisherman's Friend is offering one AMG member the chance to win a Sports Bag filled with branded goodies that includes a supply of the iconic lozenges in a limited edition Fisherman's Friend Tin.
To find out more details and to enter the competition click here...
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| The E-cloth Car Cleaning Pack |
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 The E-cloth Car Cleaning Pack
Mainly Men - great idea for Christmas present under £15
Men, so often a stumbling block - when it comes to buying presents that is! E-cloth has the perfect alternative to socks, hankies or even turtle wax and a sponge - the E-cloth Car Cleaning Pack. Great for any man, any age, who has something hard and shiny to clean! According to AMG's Peter Morrell, a self confessed car slob, "This would be a great Christmas or birthday gift for fellow car slobs, whose idea of Sunday afternoon relaxation is definitely not car washing or for those that love their cars and want to keep them looking their best with minimal time and effort."
We have five E-cloth Car Cleaning sets, worth £14.99 each to give away. To find out more click here...
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| Dreaming about a summer escape? |
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Dreaming about a summer escape?
To help you choose the perfect, uncrowded island we have five copies of a beautiful guide to the Mediterranean Islands to give away.
With the short winter days and gloomy weather, thoughts of the summer may seem a long way off. But why not make use of the dark evenings to plan an idyllic escape for next year? Mediterranean Islands is a beautiful guide book, packed with colour photographs, maps and everything you need to know about the Med. It is the ultimate guide to these unforgettable islands and anyone who loves the Med will love this book.
For more information and to enter the competition click here...
Closes 30th November 2008
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