A big thank you to everyone who called and emailed saying how much they enjoyed our first issue of City Life. Please keep your feedback coming in on what you like, and what you don’t like, so that we can keep giving you what you want to read. Your opinions really do mean a lot to us.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting new friends in the City and surrounding areas. That’s the beauty of this job. The only downside is not being able to splash out on all of the lovely things that I see when I’m out and about.

The summer has undoubtedly been a bit of a washout and, with the media banging on about the credit crunch, this has meant that everyone’s tightening their purse strings. It would appear that many of us have chosen to spend our holiday time at home, which hopefully has meant a better time for shopkeepers when they need it most, especially the sole traders.

Don’t forget, keep sending me your business news and details of events. If I can use it, I will.