Residents’ Journal

South WeSt march 2015 • i ssue 23

Borough of richmond | PutneyB a r n e S | W i m B l e d o n | c o o m B e

The Really Helpful Club (reallyhelpfulclub.com) is a thriving and dynamic online members’ network for busy, like-minded women to share great ideas and our best recommendations. An infinitely useful resource, RHC is full of information and contacts as well as business and job opportunities, networking and other events. More and more women are benefiting from RHC, a trusted best friend.

A lunch to rememberLast October, we hosted a fundraising lunch during Breast Cancer Awareness month at Warren House in Kingston upon Thames. It was three times oversubscribed and fully booked in 24 hours. The lunch raised funds for The Haven and Shooting Star Chase, two charities supported by the RHC. It was a huge success, great fun and vibrant and had a real buzz to it.

On your bikeIn January, we held an evening at Pearson Cycles which was all about women’s cycling. The event sold out, with more than 50 members attending. Its aim was for our members to discover

something new about women’s cycling, which is becoming increasingly popular. Speakers from the world of women’s cycling inspired us and helped to demystify some of the cycling myths. A select group of cycling brands also gave our members an exclusive preview of the new season’s kit and developments. The Really Helpful Club had some fabulous feedback from the event:

The Really Helpful Club success story

This year has been a great success for The Really Helpful Club (RHC), the indispensable online members’ network for busy, dynamic and like-minded women to share their best and most

trusted recommendations. The RHC has hosted and supported many successful, local and hugely popular events exclusively for the members.

Founder Sarah Austin explains ‘Our events offer a unique way for our members to come together, meet other like-minded women, connect with one another and discover something new in a fun and friendly environment. There is a real energy and vitality and an enthusiasm for what we are doing, with friendships made and connections built.’

Jo Hall: ‘A big thank you! Events like these are brilliant at bringing people together not just as a social get together with interesting talks, but as a business woman it’s always incredibly handy for networking and finding other excellent businesses that are in the area.’

Claire Cotton-May:‘Loved the event – great speakers and I picked up some good tips on where to start. I definitely have more ideas about bikes and some of those oh-so-unglamorous chamois-lined cycling shorts! I had fun, tested some bikes and made good connections. I look forward to the next event.’

Guy Pearson, Owner of Pearson Cycles:‘I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and your team for one of the best evenings we have had at our Sheen store. The event was a great success in so many ways’

Pamper meLast month, the RHC hosted an afternoon of pampering at Gina Conway, the award-winning spa and beauty salon. The event was exclusive for our members, who heard from Gina Conway about how she set up and grew her successful business. Attendees also got a private preview of a new service to banish the winter blues. The event was another huge success, with places selling out in less than three hours.

Upcoming dates for the diary

Join up now to be part of this exciting network and to be invited to these exclusive events:

Friday 13 March: Join in with the RHC Cycle Club

Friday 20 March: Lunch and private preview of newly launched show apartment with Berkeley Homes

Friday 15 May: Enjoy a RHC charity lunch

Sunday 13 September: September Exclusive Spa day with Celebrity Cruises onboard Celebrity Eclipse

To find out more, visit reallyhelpfulclub.com

What events have we held?

Warren House lunch, photo by Karine Torr, Darling Magazine