Meet the What's On 4 Team
Marilyn Bradshaw - UK (WO4M Master Franchisee)
Hello! I’m Marilyn Bradshaw and in mid-2010 I started the What’s On 4 team as the Master Franchisee for What’s On 4 Me!
www.whatson4me.co.uk is dedicated to adults - at whatever time of life they are! The website quickly shows the classes, groups, activities and events in YOUR LOCAL AREA that YOU can be involved with! It’s a very welcome addition to the range! Now our social lives will know no bounds!!
So, why not do a search of your local area and find out what you can join in with! You may be very surprised to see What’s On 4 You!
Diane Francis - What's On 4 Me UK Website Manager and owner of What's On 4 Me Bristol & Somerset
Hello! I’m Diane Francis. Iam the UK Website Manager for What's On 4 Me and I am also the Franchisee for What’s On 4 Me in Bristol and Somerset. I’ve lived in Somerset for the past eleven years and can't imagine living anywhere else!
I love getting out and about, trying new things and meeting new people, but I've often found it difficult to find up to date information about what's going on and where. This is what inspired me to join the What's On 4 team.
Karen Seafield - UK Sales and Events Manager and Sales Manager for What's On 4 Me Tyne and Wear
Hi, I'm Karen Seafield, local business woman and fundraiser from Sunderland, and I launched my own company KLR Management in 2006 ~ the first PR Company in the city. Four years later I also launched the sister company KLR Psychic Agency ~ one of only a few Psychic agencies in the whole of the UK.
I'm 34, have organised/promoted hundreds of events in the North East ~ including personal apperances with; Danny Dyer, Peter Andre and Sash to name a few. I was the brainchild behind the Radio One Big Weekend in Sunderland, after appproaching Sunderland Council to host the event and contacting Radio One to organise the event. I've worked with numerous local and national Businesses in the Northeast, including Passion Nightclub,T-mobile, Global Fitness, Bar Justice, 200 High Street, Theatre Restaurant, Ramsay & Johnson Hair & Beauty - to name a few and I currently organise events with companies such as Tavistock leisure across their NE sites. I helped co-ordinate Sunderland Has Talent competition in 2009 and have raised over £40,000 for local charities over recent years.
Bev O'Sullivan - Owner of What's On 4 Me South Yorkshire
Hello! I’m Bev O’Sullivan and I've joined the What’s On 4 team as the Franchisee for What’s On 4 Me in South Yorkshire. Apart from a fantastic summer working in the South of France, I’ve always lived in Yorkshire …and love it! I’ve even managed to convince my lovely Irish husband that it’s a great place to live – even if he hasn’t yet picked up the accent.
I worked full-time as a Managing Director in the travel industry for over 16 years and loved the business life - and the numerous trips to Europe. I did however miss seeing my gorgeous children and when a third (and rather surprising!) pregnancy was discovered, I realised it was time to trade in the demanding work schedule for a better balance in life.
Do you fancy running What's On 4 Me from home with 100% flexibly around your commitments? Why don't you set up What's On 4 Me in your area? Find out more here >>>>
Cindy Bolton - Owner of What's On 4 Me North West Greater Manchester
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Hello, I’m Cindy Bolton and I’ve joined the What’s On 4 Me team as the Franchisee for What’s On 4 Me Bolton, Bury and Wigan.
I’ve lived in Bolton all of my life and just love the variety and vibrancy of my home town and its surrounding areas. I’m a mum of two grown up sons who have children (my grandchildren!) of their own. Up until recently I worked in the voluntary sector where I know there are lots of activities which often go unnoticed.
From experience, finding local activities and events that you like to take part in locally, or learn new things can often be difficult and time consuming. This is what inspired me to take on What’s On 4 Me Bolton, Bury and Wigan. There are oodles of things to do if you know where to look!
Jane Spedding - Owner of What's On 4 Me East Sussex
Hi there. I’m Jane and I’ve joined the What’s On 4 team as the franchisee for What’s On 4 Me in East Sussex. I have lived in the area for 25 years and have worked, played, married and had children here. Over the years my husband, three daughters, and I have taken part in many activities, classes, sports, days out and events in East Sussex.
Discovering local activities, classes, groups and events can be time consuming, unless you know where to look. With my local knowledge and experience, What’s On 4 Me is a great opportunity to pull together this information, so that people can look in one place for everything and anything they might want to do in East Sussex. I am hoping that both local people and visitors will also become aware of new and exciting activities they might not have considered trying before!
Anne O'Donnell - Owner of What's On 4 Me Manchester
Hi, I’m Anne and I welcome to Manchester, Salford and Trafford What's On 4 Me. I live near Bury and prior to that lived in Prestwich and Salford so I know the area really well. For over 20 years I have worked mainly in the public sector including in the NHS, local government, higher education and the arts. But I am really looking forward to my new challenge of developing Manchester, Salford and Trafford What's On 4 Me.
From past experience finding out what’s on in your local area can be a time consuming task that’s why I really like the concept of What’s on 4 Me and the fact that it is easy to use, is being continually updated and brings together a comprehensive listing of all local activities and community events in ONE fun east to use website that all the family will enjoy using. You will be surprised at just how much is going on in your local area!
Michelle Massey - Sales and Events Managers for What's On 4 Me Manchester and What's On 4 Me Cheshire East
Hi I’m Michelle and Im a Sales & Events Advisor for Manchester What’s On 4 Me. I live in Poynton and have lived here for 11 years and have two children aged 11 and 7. For the last 14 years I have been self employed running a direct sales force with my husband and I am really looking forward to my new challenge of developing Central Manchester & Stockport What’s On 4 Me.
I really feel that this is an essential website, especially since I have hit a change in my own lifestyle where my children no longer need the amount of care that they used to! I have more “Me” time to enjoy, but my problem is – like many of us - “what do I do with it?!” and What’s On 4 Me brings all of the local activities to us in ONE website!
I can now see what’s going on in my local area, so I can programme in my keep fit classes, treat days and special events, whilst working for a company that provides an essential service to the local community. More importantly, I still need to work around my family and working for What’s On 4 Me has helped me do that. I have now developed a new routine and free time, and I can work around my children and also work for a company I believe in.
Lindsey Gadwah – Owner of What’s On 4 Me North-East London
Hi, my name is Lindsey Gadwah and I am the Franchisee for North-East London. Scottish by birth, I now live in Wanstead, Redbridge with my husband and two young daughters. I am looking forward to promoting exciting activities and events in the area as there is so much going on. After a career working in various research and information jobs in the business, legal and public sector, I took a break when I had my two girls and with both of them now at school, I am now ready to begin a new chapter with What’s On 4 Me, working from home.
Gill McGill – Owner of What's On 4 Me Cheshire East
I'm Gill ( introducing Hannah) and it's great to be in touch with so many informed people wanting to know where to go in our Cheshire East and Stockport area where we have plenty going on and an explosion of venues and activities waiting for you to explore. With the help of friends and family ( and a few special acts we have on board at Spot On Entertainment Ltd - see Spot On Events Direct) we'll be pointing you in the direction of the venues and activities we'll be actively promoting - so if you're out there we'll find you and we'll be coming by to say 'hello'! Work WITH us.... With YOUR help we'll put YOU and US on the map! With YOUR help WE will succeed!
Tracey Sprigg – Owner of What's On 4 Me Northumberland
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I'm Tracey Sprigg, the franchisee for What's On 4 Me in Northumberland, born and bred in the North East. Originally from Tyneside, i moved to Northumberland 5 years ago and I Love the area. Self- employed for over 15yrs ,my background is in the Bridal and Fashion Industry. When my husband and I started a family we took a change of lifestyle and moved to beautiful Northumberland and opened up a B&B, which we run together. Being involved in the Tourism Industry means knowing what's going on around you, which I like to know ! I am passionate about my area from a business side and also a community side. We have such a lot to offer in Northumberland - rural countryside, hills, beautiful beaches, castles, lots of history and much much more. All of this means we have lots of scope for activities, classes, hobbies and businesses. So, What's On 4 Me is a great way to advertise all this and more !
Paul Hall - Owner of What's On 4 Ireland
Hi, I am Paul Hall, Franchisee for Ireland of the multi-award winning What's On 4 . Over 1 million people visit our websites every year and over 10,000 people have attended our events in the UK and with your help I hope to continue that success in Ireland.
Thank you for being part of it !
Let us keep you updated with ideas and give you inspiration with our monthly newsletter. Just tell us your email address and let us do the rest! Please tell us what you think of our websites and, if you like what we do, please tell your friends!
Elise Easdown - Owner of What's On 4 Australia
Welcome! I joined the UK What's on 4 team in mid-2010 as the Master Franchisee for AUSTRALIA! I am supported by an amazing group of woman.
After much research and investigation, I was led to the UK team What's on 4 founded by Sam Willoughby. I thought the sites were comprehensive, fun and innovative and I just knew I wanted to be part of it!
Sam was kind enough (I was pregnant with my second little one at the time) and insightful enough to give me the opportunity to bring her precious brand 'What's on 4' 'Down Under'. So here we are.
At the moment Master 2 and I go to a music class, Toddler Time at the library, gymnastics, Play group and have fun at friends houses and of course the park. I am looking forward to swimming lessons and gymnastics to burn off some of his energy and doing it all over again with number 2!
Sam Willoughy & Suzanne Borrell - Owners od WO4 Ltd
Hi We're Sam Willoughby and Suzanne Borrell, owners of multi-award winning What's On 4. Thanks for visiting our websites and we hope that you have found some great activities or classes to try in your area.
We're both Mums with young families who share the belief that our business can give us, our team and our franchisees the flexibility to spend time with our children, earn money and having a fulfilling career.
Over 1 million people visit our websites every year and over 10,000 people have attended our events.
It's often a juggle but always exciting. We have a network of more than 30 parents across the world that now work flexibly as part of What's On 4 and this is set to reach over 100 by the end of 2011!
Zena Scott - What's On 4 UK Business Manager
Hi I am Zena, and I joined What's On 4 back in 2006 when it was just one website and I am the UK Business Manager. I live in Kent and have two kids, Beth aged 14 and Benn aged 11. Beth is our Junior Editor on www.whatson4schoolkids.co.uk running our Kids Only page!
I love a good chat and giggle and get a real kick out of talking to all of our various customers helping them with anything I can.
I'm responsible for the day to day running of What's On 4 but couldn't do it without the support of a great team!