Let’s all take a moment to give Hope a massive round of applause for passing her AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting đ
A huge achievement and we are very proud of you.
Well done!!
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19 Oct 2026
Spencer Munson present you with a chance to rent a large two double bedroom flat in Loughton town center above commercial . Just a few minutes walk from the Central Line station with direct access to Stratford (Westfield shopping, Olympic Park and connection to DLR and mainline networks) and onto The City and West End of London with 24 hour service at weekends. Being behind the High Road, it is close to Sainsbury’s and M&S Simply Food supermarkets, shops, cafĂ©s, bars and restaurants, and only a short walk to Epping Forest. The flat has a large lounge, study, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom, and lots of storage. Available 5th December 2026. No parking. EPC rating: E Council Tax Band C.
ÂŁ1600 per month
For more information please call Spencer Munson 020 8502 2222 or email [email protected]
23 Sep 2026
Grand Designs Live Birmingham is happening on 2nd to 4th October. If you need a staff pass to get into the show, please use this link: https://tinyurl.com/mh3c4khm
If you have any clients that you need to send free tickets so they can attend the show, use this: https://tinyurl.com/mwyck4ds
And if you’re traditional like Matthew Smith, Mia has paper versions of the GDL tickets on her desk. Please also feel free to take some tickets for your friends and family.
11 Sep 2026
A frightfully scary quiz…. Monday 26th October 2026 starting 6pm at The Standard
Beer and pizzas will be provided.
Please RSVP to this to [email protected] by no later than Wednesday 16th September.
And of course, it wouldnât be Halloween without fancy dress!
Prizes will be awarded for:
So, dust off the cobwebs, get your thinking caps (or witchâs hats!) on, and prepare for a spooktacular night of quizzing!
Dare you miss it?
17 Aug 2026
Hi everyone,
Weâre delighted to welcome you to the newly refurbished The Hub!
The Hub has been refreshed to create a more welcoming, comfortable and flexible space for everyone. Â As well as being somewhere to work, weâd love it to be a place where you can meet and catch up with colleagues, collaborate away from your desk, or simply take some time out and relax together.
Whether youâre having an informal chat over a coffee, catching up with someone from another team, getting together to share ideas, or just taking a break from your desk, we hope The Hub becomes a space that everyone can enjoy.
There are also two pods available for when you need a quieter space for a call, some focused work or a small meeting. Â These can be booked through the normal room booking system:
Cinema meeting room, now called Blue Peter, and Music, now called The Green Wing can also be booked as normal through the room booking system. The new names will be updated shortly on the intranet. Instructions on how to use the new tech in the meeting rooms are framed and live on the console tables.
A few friendly reminders to help us keep The Hub looking its best:
The Hub is there for all of us to enjoy, so please make the most of the new space
We hope you enjoy the new Hub and look forward to seeing it being put to good use!
14 Jul 2026
Congratulations to Dee and Hannah North, who have both successfully passed their First Aid at Work qualification!
They are now our qualified first aiders and your first point of contact for everything from a plaster or minor injury, through to more serious medical incidents, including CPR, and emergency first aid.
Both Dee and Hannah have fully stocked first aid kits by their desks, and we also have a defibrillator (AED) available in the office should it ever be needed.
Hopefully we’ll never have to use any of the more serious equipment, but it’s reassuring to know we have trained colleagues on hand if the need ever arises.
03 Jul 2026
Whether you’re an avid reader, or just looking for an excuse to pick up a new book, everyone is welcome!
Everyone puts forward a book suggestion, and each month we spin the wheel to choose our next read before coming together to share our thoughts, hear different perspectives, and enjoy a great discussion.
It’s a great way to discover books you might never have picked up yourself and get to know colleagues from across the business.
Email [email protected] to join or find out more!
To create a post in the Chit Chat, type your message here, add an image (optional), and click 'Create Post'.
Tyla-Manai Augusto | 5 days ago
A little catch-up from Week 3 of Bake Off, which saw Shannon become the next contestant to leave the tent, meaning Richard was eliminated from our sweepstake however he has treated us today to a delicious Walnut Cake! đ
Tyla-Manai Augusto | 2 weeks ago
M10 Bake Off Sweepstake Returns! đ°đ With the second week of Bake Off complete last week, we have our first elimination! Danni was the first contestant to leave the tent, which meant Lee was the first out of our sweepstake. Thanks Lee, for the very delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies, a very tasty start to this yearâs bakes! đȘ Good luck to everyone else for tonightâs episode! đ
[email protected] | 1 month ago
Team Ideal Home Show Scotland had a brilliant evening at the Scottish Home Improvement Awards on Friday, celebrating a show partner and the best in the industry, whilst having the opportunity to connect with potential clients for the Home Renovation section of the show.
Marie Patience | 1 month ago
The Hollybush on Loughton High Road has been in touch to let us know that theyâre having a special opening on Friday 11th September, from 11amâ3pm, and will be providing catering/bar snacks on the day. They know that some of our staff occasionally pop over at lunchtime and would love to welcome anyone who fancies heading over during their lunch hour. To help them get an idea of numbers for catering, if youâre planning on going, please give the Hollybush a call directly to let them know. đ Hollybush: 020 8508 1156
Richard Morey | 2 months ago
I am often accused of being old fashioned but, last week, Josh Mills did the very old fashioned thing of booking up a day out on the road in Birmingham, seeing clients. He had 4 appointments and walked away with 2 contracts for the NEC show and is waiting on confirmation from a 3rd. As of now, the Grand Designs sales team are consciously booking up face to face appointments! Well done Josh Richard
Dee Lacey | 2 months ago
A Grand day out To celebrate the huge success of Grand Designs Live London, The Grand Designs Live Portfolio team had a day out in Windsor. The theme was most definitely Royal as we kicked the day off with a leisurely crawl around historic Windsor pubs and once suitably oiled, took a River Taxi along the Thames for an evening of style and glamour enjoying the sport of Kings at Windsor Races. After 6 races and some frantic bookie action, the big winners were Steve Tabbron and Dan Durrant; the most consistent was Matt Smith and Gill Cola who lost on every race. Whilst the biggest loser was easily Josh Mills who despite a strong start, saw the alcohol take its toll resulting in a spectacular ÂŁ200 loss! As the sun went down and a few more drinks the team moved to the other side of the tracks to see Madness where the highlight was Dave Bex Moon stomping like a man possessed. A Grand team celebrating a Grand result!
Rob Nathan | 2 months ago
Itâs that time again â the Media 10 Fantasy Premier League is back! âœđ Whether youâre a seasoned FPL obsessive, a casual player, or someone who picks their team based entirely on how good the playersâ names sound, everyoneâs welcome. Last season 35 of us entered and it went right down to the wire (Steve Woolmer pipping me by 6 points on the final day), and Steve joins Amy Smith and Josh Mills as recent winners of the trophy (that reminds me...need to get a trophy). Prizes will be up for grabs throughout the season so get involved and let's get some healthy rivalry going. How to join: Head to the Fantasy Premier League website/app and log in with your existing account â or create one if youâre new to FPL. Pick your squad and give your team a suitably brilliant/terrible name. Go to Leagues & Cups and choose to Join a League. Enter the Media 10 league code: 26uxng And thatâs it â youâre in! If anyone needs any assistance or guidance about how to join or how it all works, speak to the resident expert, Mr Nicholas Donoghue. Please feel free to join even if you know absolutely nothing about football. Blind luck has proved a surprisingly effective strategy in previous years. Good luck everyone â and may your captain actually start. Rob
Ben Corbett | 3 months ago
Hey folks. Us IHS BHM boys decided to start a score predictor league for the new premier league season. You just predict the scores each week (lock them in by each Friday). You get points for an exact guess, close or guessing the correct winner. I know there is already a fantasy football league but if, like me, you find it a bit time consuming, this is a good alternative for those who don't usually partake. It would be great to have a few more players on board so Tom and I arenât locked in a year long head to head, and feel free to share further afield. Iâll make sure thereâs a trophy to grace someoneâs desk in May of â27. You can join here⊠Join Media10, my football predictor league for Premier League Predictor on Superbru Football. Use league code: ZRQJ2643 Install Superbru Football: https://www.superbru.com/get-superbru-football Superbru Football App - App Store Download Superbru Football by SportEngage Ltd on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Superbru Football.
Marie Patience | 4 months ago
đŹ Happy National Fudge Day! đŹ To celebrate, I've put out some delicious fudge treats out for everyone to enjoy today. Some of us were chatting about how today is all about "fudging it" and discovered an interesting bit of history. Many believe fudge was actually created by accident when a baker may have "fudged" a batch of caramels intended for Valentine's Day! Whether that's fact or folklore, one thing's for sure â some of the sweetest things can come from a happy mistake. Enjoy the fudge and have a fantastic day! đ
Rob Nathan | 4 months ago
Sorry - the last post seemed to have cropped out the winner, sorry about that. Here's the Top 10 again.
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