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Bristol Experimental Expanded Film (BEEF) is a film and sound collective supporting experimental practice in Bristol since 2015.BEEF provides an independent platform and much needed resource for artists’ production, distribution and critical engagement, predominantly focusing on experimental and analogue practices. BEEF members collaborate and work together to organise a regular programme of events, screenings, performances, exhibitions, residencies, and film & sound workshops.

The Brunswick Club is an artist-led community and venue that champions alternative culture and new ideas. Set up in March 2017 to encourage collaboration across art forms and support emerging and experimental artists, the Brunswick Club comprises studios, shared production and event spaces, photochemical dark room and sound facilities.

I am the Managing Director of LornaLou Ltd and I am a Self Employed Inventor and Designer. I have products in three diverse markets to include a Tidy Mat for Children and Grown Ups, collapsible food storage container, a piece of furniture that has three uses, a chair, a storage box and a table.

LornaLou Ltd is the umbrella company of two inventions, Smatta and Pillpod.I invented Smatta(R) to deal with what one of our customers has called 'lego heel'. I was tired of the issues surrounding my kids pouring out small toys like lego from a box onto the floor or table. It would take ages to get them to clear up, pieces would always get lost or left lying around, and I would always end up treading on a bit and getting a sharp pain in the heel. the Smatta(R) mat is a play, tidy and… Show more LornaLou Ltd is the umbrella company of two inventions, Smatta and Pillpod.I invented Smatta(R) to deal with what one of our customers has called 'lego heel'. I was tired of the issues surrounding my kids pouring out small toys like lego from a box onto the floor or table. It would take ages to get them to clear up, pieces would always get lost or left lying around, and I would always end up treading on a bit and getting a sharp pain in the heel. the Smatta(R) mat is a play, tidy and store solution in one. Smatta(r) play mats are attractive, machine washable, organic cotton, hand made in Bristol. Smatta(r) is a brilliantly simple, safe and unique solution to the problem of tidy up time. Check out the video to see how it works. www.smatta.co.ukI came up with the idea for Pillpod when I was being treated for Breast Cancer and was unable to take my medication correctly at home. This meant I suffered the side effects of the Chemo and was given even more medication to take. The original Pillpod idea is an intelligent device and pill dispenser that enables Patients to take their medication correctly, safely and on time. Currently in development is an app that connects your prescriptions to your mobile via the NHS database. The pill dispenser has been designed so that the elderly can use it, colour blind people and some people with disabilities. Pillpod will enable some elderly people to remain independent in their own homes. Care Homes can use Pillpod to ensure that the right person gets the right medication (especially if there are temporary staff working). Pillpod will also help Pharmacists dispense their prescriptions more quickly. My Business Partner Stuart Halson is responsible for the Technical Side of the business and is an IT Manager and specialises in Business Intelligence. Show less

I was responsible for Partners within the Marketing Services Sector, Claritas (Neilsens), Experian B2B, Dimension Data (Systems Integrator South Africa) for Premier Farnell, Dataforce for Pedigree Masterfoods and Smart Cars. I was responsible for identifying new ways for these organisations to use the Alterian Software to sell more licences and for them to use the software internally on behalf of their Clients. I worked with their Sales Teams, training them on how to sell this software to… Show more I was responsible for Partners within the Marketing Services Sector, Claritas (Neilsens), Experian B2B, Dimension Data (Systems Integrator South Africa) for Premier Farnell, Dataforce for Pedigree Masterfoods and Smart Cars. I was responsible for identifying new ways for these organisations to use the Alterian Software to sell more licences and for them to use the software internally on behalf of their Clients. I worked with their Sales Teams, training them on how to sell this software to their clients and going along to their meetings to support them for the first few months. I worked at Senior Management and at Director Level within these organisations and worked with my Technical Consultant to ensure that the software was delivered and their Technical Staff were trained correctly. Show less

Lorna worked at a retail outlet in Bristol and managed the sales staff. Lorna came up with the radio advertising campaign, and was the voice of IES, that made the company a household name in Bristol before being taken over by Talkland and later by Vodafone.