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My second interview with Rupert from Conker Spirit

I was pretty chuffed when I did my first interview with Rupert back in the summer as part of kicking off the Sobo Mile project in earnest.

It was pretty raw and basic but I learnt a few things along the way with regards to setting up, recording and editing video. This isn't my job so just doing the best I can, but it's getting a bit better.

Anyway, during the first interview he hinted at launching a new product but because the commercials hadn't been signed, he couldn't talk about it. I said I'd like to come back and get the first video interview with him once it is public. He graciously gave me some time in busy December for me to pop in and catch up.

Rupert talks about this new collaboration with the RNLI on a Navy Strength Gin, about a Port Barrel aged gin that he didn't even hint at last time so that was more of a surprise when I saw it launched. There's also other design upgrades that he talks about in the video. Enjoy.

You Are The Media Conference

I'm giving the 2019 You Are The Media Conference (23 May 2019, Shelley Theatre, Bournemouth) a plug here and I will tell you why.

I admit, I am a big fan of the You Are The Media ecosphere. I’ve attended their Lunch Clubs from day one, receive the weekly email, been to one of their workshops and went to the first Conference.

It has given me a lot and I have taken a lot. It hasn’t turned me into a master marketer, that won’t happen. It’s given me more than that, it’s given me the confidence to be me and to try things out.

From that confidence I have got stuck into community based projects, public and personal. I organised a Cyber Security Awareness event, not knowing what the appetite was, but knew I wanted to do it regardless of the fear of failing. Seven speakers, two MPs and one Police and Crime Commissioner getting involved is pretty good.

Interview with the Way Outback Bar and Brewery

The SoBo Mile project moves along with an interview with Richard Brown from the Way Outback Bar and Brewer.

Southbourne Rum Club - Tiki Bar pop-up

If you like rum and live in Southbourne, then you will love the Southbourne Rum Club that is run by Peter and Pauline Holland, aka the Floating Rum Shack.

Aside from the Rum Club, Peter occasionally opens a Tiki Bar up above the Larder House on Southbourne Grove. It's open to all and he publicises it on Social Media when the time comes but you can take a look at the video below to get a jist of what happens in this small cosy affair.

The video has been created as part of the #SoBoMile project for Bournemouth foodies that I am doing in my spare time.