On Tuesday, @EYorksHour HQ became a virtual cupid casting our bow and arrow across the twitter-sphere between 8pm and 9pm to help participants share their love for favourite local businesses and find a perfect match for their business need’s.
Putting a twist on Valentine’s day triggered a whole host of loved up delights with tweet exchanges, match making, special offers and even good news!
Highlights
Earlier in the day, the Hull Daily Mail published two fantastic articles about local charities @KickstartTYACS and @DaisyAppeal which we couldn't resist sharing.
As avid supporters of Kickstart, we reported their news of receiving charitable status in last week’s round up but we were extremely happy to see founder Jo Pierce smiling in this piece written by @lucy_leeson.
The Daisy Appeal made an announcement in their feature about the new PET-CT scanner that they’ve funded at Castle Hill Hospital to help patients with life threatening illnesses. The scanner is the first of it’s kind in the UK and will be available to patients in April.
You can read more here:
Other good news of the night came from @SwannAutomotive who successfully launched their first #MotorHour on Monday with the aim to engage the UK Motor Trade with everyone, not just petrol heads. Between 9pm - 10pm they received a great amount of interaction and their hashtag was trending too! Congratulations Swann Automotive and good luck for next week!
@emilys_events came up with a great idea for #EYorksHour participants to team up and make a sample hamper of products from local businesses to auction and raise funds for charity. @EcoClean4Good and @YorkshireAles were quick to offer a donation for the hamper (thank you), so if you would like to donate a sample, voucher or gift for the #EYorksHour charity hamper then please tweet @EYorksHour or email eyorkshour@gmail.com. Lets add to our networking goodness by helping a local cause.
Towards the end of the hour, we were joined by @Specials_ERY with their Valentines Day scam advice, which applies all year round and you can read their tips here: http://bit.ly/1bjJKTu
Are you a match made in EYorksHour heaven?
Part of this weeks theme was to identify a local business need and tweet it during #EYorksHour so that we could find a match together. These are the listings we were tweeted, are you a match?
- @Octagon_events would love to be #matched with businesses who are looking for help with their event logistics.
- @gorgeouscottage are looking for more gorgeous cottages to be #matched with.
- @alicrompton needs to be #matched with marquee quotes
- @DavidStoneYorks is looking for a #match to set up a totally locally Bridlington twitter account.
- @EcoClean4Good love #matching with companies who want to try a free sample of their multi-purpose cleaner
- @emilys_events are always looking to #match up lovely boutiques or designers to showcase at their events
- @RMPSLetting would like to be #matched with a company who specialise in roller black out blinds for a quote asap.
- @Reindesgouters are looking to #match with restaurants and bars who would like to taste their selection of French, organic wines.
EYorksHour success
Since #EYorksHour had a re-gig three weeks ago with a new administrator, logo and background, it’s also been noticed by participants that the hour has taken a new direction and this is based around our aim to grow the network of East Yorkshire.
We want to engage the local businesses in all of East Yorkshire’s towns and villages and hope that the participants will welcome them in doing so. Each week there is a theme designed to give everyone the same networking agenda whilst getting to know the person tweeting above or below them.
Please use the hour to join in and get involved in the theme, because you will be surprised at the successes, as were we this week!
- @RMPSLetting joined in with #EYorksHour last week and were introduced to @KickstartTYACS, from this they are now meeting to discuss how they can support the charity - which is a great Valentines match and a real success for#EYorksHour
- #EYorksHour administrator @Krissie_Akrill placed an order with @HullFlorist after they were recommended the week before as a #Hiddengem and was delighted with the bouquet that was delivered to her friend.
This shows just how worthwhile it is to get involved in the conversations and introduce others to the hour. Have you had any success after tweeting during #EYorksHour? If so, please let us know!
Interesting fact:
Did you know that @BLAEastRiding have an app named ‘Big local app’ which is free to download and features news, info, entertainment and business listings in East Yorkshire. You can find out more and download the app here:
http://eastriding.biglocalapp.com
Favourite photo moments:
@LaurenCherice shared her Love birds tote bag Valentines giveaway competition.
@SwannAutomotive asked if their new profile pic fits in with the Valentines theme? We loved it that much, it made our favourite photo moments!
@OrigamiNick was blinded by love during #EYorksHour with his latest valentines creation!
Upcoming events:
@HCCTraining have a free family fun day event tomorrow at Craven Park Training and Enterprise Centre between 11am - 3pm. With a bouncy castle, story telling, craft activities, food stalls, giant games, puppet making and fairground rides.
@poemspictures is hosting a book signing at @WaterStoneHull tomorrow with a compeition to encourage writing in schools. http://www.poemsandpictures.co.uk/competition/
@emilys_events presents Swish Shimmer and Shine on Thursday 1st May at Lazaat. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/EmilysCharityEvents
Top contributors:
Final note:
Do you want to promote your business/ cause / event further by being a guest in our #spotlight60 segment that is going to start in March? If you would like to be in our spotlight, then please read further information HERE and email your interest to eyorkshour@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone who participated, we look forward to tweeting you again next Tuesday between 8pm - 9pm.
Happy Valentine's Day!
#EYorksHour
Join us tonight as we get into the spirit of Valentine’s for another round of #EYorksHour.
Last week was all about the #hiddengems of East Yorkshire where participants nominated their treasured places to visit, eat, shop, work out, etc. If you missed it, then he is a roundup of how the night unfolded: http://eyorkshour.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/eyorkshour-4th-feb-roundup.html
As you should know (unless you haven’t left the house or switched on the TV and surfed the internet), this week and in particular Friday 14th, celebrates Valentines Day. A day that evolved in the 18th century into an occasion for which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionary and sending greetings cards (known as ‘valentines’).
For this weeks #EYorksHour we are putting our own twist on the occasion and asking participants to help each other find their match! Those who need another business help or are looking to connect with companies of a similar nature, we ask you to tweet what you need help with and between us we can match you up with the right candidate.
Just look at us like a virtual cupid as we cast our bow and arrow across the twitter-sphere, coupling up those in need with those who can help!
Are you looking for a local florist?
Do you need a painter and decorator?
How about wanting to donate to a small charity, but don’t know who to choose?
Are you in need of a new wardrobe?
Do you want to connect with a graphic design company?
Join in with #EYorksHour #Valentines tonight and lets network to match your needs!
Here is an example:
“I'm looking for a property to rent in East Yorkshire, can anyone match me with a letting agents that can help? #EYorksHour #Valentines”
Then the replies would be to recommend a good match for that ‘need’.
Don’t have a ‘need’ to be matched?
In that case, you can still participate in @EYorksHour by sending a lovely tweet to a business you love and say why, using both hashtags #EYorksHour #Valentines.
Here is an example:
“In the spirit of #valentines I love @EYorksHour because they help me to make connections across East Yorkshire every Tuesday #EYorksHour”
Why?.. Because it’s nice to feel loved!
With two options to get involved in tonight’s #EYorkHour, all that’s left to do is pop the kettle on, get comfy and tweet along with #EYorksHour at 8pm - 9pm and if you have any questions, then tweet @EYorksHour
Tweet you there!
