by Mike | Mar 24, 2016 | CADS Blog
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Brussels at the moment and my own are especially with Bart Feenstra, who was travelling on the train in front of the one that was blown up. He had just dropped his daughter off at school, and was on the way to work. He...
by Mike | Mar 17, 2016 | CADS Blog, Greetings from the Chair, UK news
Courtesy of WT Fry, you can find the UK budget highlights here, together with links to a more detailed analysis if needed.
by Mike | Mar 2, 2016 | CADS Blog, Dutch News, UK news
There is plenty of opinion on the subject of Britain leaving the EU. Here are some facts, as presented by KPMG, about how the decision might impact your business, together with a more partial view from the Rabo, and a good opinion summary by NBCC. These were given...
by Mike | Feb 25, 2016 | UK news, CADS Blog
Interesting ONS report published today about changes in UK income. The Tory government has made some progress in increasing nett disposable income for the poorest fifth of the population, whilst reducing income for the top fifth. Who would have guessed that? Still...
by Mike | Feb 18, 2016 | CADS Blog, CADS Lunch Speakers, Greetings from the Chair, Dutch News, Events Blog
Some dates for your diaries: 10th March at 1900 at Timothy Oulton’s, Amstelveenseweg 136 A gin and whisky tasting extravaganza!Details in the previous blog. Friday 18th March at 1915 – Restaurant 1e Klas Amsterdam Central Station The March CADS meeting is...
by Mike | Feb 15, 2016 | CADS Blog
March 10 @ 7:00 pm – Amstelveenseweg 136 Amsterdam has always been innovative, and that daring energy is something Timothy Oulton identifies with. The city’s penchant for mixing old and new in the most imaginative ways is in perfect synergy with our collections....
by Mike | Feb 9, 2016 | CADS Blog, Greetings from the Chair, Dutch News, UK news
The European chambers of commerce have published a report on the pros and cons of remaining in Europe, and Stephen Huyton was kind enough to send us a copy. You can read it here. The conclusions and recommendations of this report resulted in five very concrete...
by Mike | Feb 7, 2016 | CADS Blog, Greetings from the Chair
The new year is almost upon us! This year is the year of the monkey, so if you were born in 44, 56, 68, 80, or 92, this is your year! Monkeys are witty, intelligent, and have a magnetic personality. Personality traits, like mischievousness, curiosity, and cleverness,...
by Mike | Dec 14, 2015 | CADS Blog
Having raised the tone to start the proceedings, last year’s Jokathon winner Mark Cunningham told a number of extremely good opening Jokes. Naturally, John Richardson followed by lowering the tone quite considerably. This was followed by some mildly offensive jokes...
by Mike | Nov 28, 2015 | CADS Blog
On 11th December CADS meets once again at the Apollo Hotel for Christmas lunch and the infamous Jokathon. Be prepared! The fun starts at 1215 in the lobby bar. And to prepare…. how is friendship different for men and women? Friendship between women: A wife stays...
