We were invited to the wonderfully impressive BBC Broadcasting House for an evening of presentations, networking and awards.
For starters - I was so in awe of Broadcasting House. When we got there they were preparing for 'The One Show', that was going on-air about an hour later. Staff talking through the shows sequence, whilst technicians scurried around sorting out the set.
When we went inside, and once we got through the 'airport style' security. we were escorted past the extremely busy 'News Floor', and whilst in the glass lifts (playing Radio 2) we travelled the world of the BBC, travelling through shows such as 'One Show' and Watch Dog'. It was like being in a TV Production version of 'Willy Wonka'.
Our event was on the 7th Floor. A purpose built presentation area with a small audience stand. We were greeted with a drink, and immediately were greeted by Ladies who were now becoming good friends as well as associates. These events certainly do what they say on the tin - Women from all area's within football attend, and the help and advise that I get is amazing.
The event consisted of awards to inspirational women within the football family, all very hard worked for, and all very well deserved. We were also so fortunate to have inspirational speakers from within the football medical teams and the media teams
At the half-time break, we were treated to pizza and drinks. I had some great discussions with other Referee's and some of the Media Girls. And to top it all, and prove that Networking works - I managed to get invited to do a sports programme on Radio 4.
These events are great;
- They let you know that you're not the only female within the game
- They understand the industry
- They are there to help you
The event finished at 10pm. Travelling back through the BBC, the floors were now very quiet - until you got to the ground floor, where the news teams were still in full pelt. When I left the building, another show was being prepared outside 'Broadcasting House'.
Fantastic Place
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