Congratualtions to Cohort 8 for their hard effort in completing the programme.
Paul Beasley it starting ShreddyBed a horse bedding material made from shedded cardboard, Linda Wild is starting her graphic design business Wild Ideas,http://www.lindawildideas.co.uk/
Carol Jennings & Tony Porter are still finalising the design of their businesses but will be up and running in a month or two. Rita Bridina will be enrolling onto a physiotherapy course to get her qualifications. In the meantime she is studying all forms of massage and will soon be able to de-stress you - more details to follow.
Mark Palfreyman has started developing a website where you will be able to buy your favorite gadgets http://www.ecogadgetonline.co.uk/
Liz Askew is still working on the design of her buisiness and looking for funding- watch this space for more details

Congratulations also to Ian Carter of Cohort 6. He has written, recorded, played, shot, edited and everything else - a video of a song for his son's school http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gEgGYc69ja0 You can see him in action as a barn dance caller at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vruy4OQUh4w and second, calling with a three-piece band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5fwwejvvzE. If you think that Ian can help you promote your business with a video, song, music or podcast, contact him at iancarter50@gmail.com

Cohort 9 starts in a few weeks, if you know anyone who may be interested, ask them to call Michael on 01623 600829 or apply through the website, http://www.mansfieldhive.ntu.ac.uk/

Finally we are looking for funding for our continuation. It would help if participants could add their reviews of the programme in our Google Maps pages - http://maps.google.co.uk/ - Search for "Mansfield Hive" - Click on "Reviews" and "Write a Review" - Thanks - all testimonials gratefully receive to support any funding bid.

Bye for now - Michael mansfieldhive@ntu.ac.uk