and reliant on heating oil – we have to take everyone forward together and I think good communication will play a key role in doing this .
Have you had any advice from Jodie Allan ? Having known Jodie for more than five years and worked alongside her already , I have great respect for her energetic and thorough approach . I admire her for her ability to juggle motherhood , business management and the voluntary role of UKIFDA president . I hope I can follow in her successful footsteps .
What have you personally missed with the Expo not being possible this year and what are you most looking forward to when the industry gets the chance to meet again ? Naturally , I was disappointed that UKIFDA EXPO had to be cancelled in what would have been its 40th year , I have fond memories of my first EXPO in Blackpool and the many
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more I have attended since .
It is an important event and a great opportunity for members , participants and industry suppliers to share their knowledge and developments , particularly new product and service opportunities . The event ensures this sector keeps moving forward .
It is also a lively event and great to meet up with familiar faces and , of course , get to meet new people too . It ’ s always good , at the end of a busy day networking , to sit down and enjoy a meal together and have a more relaxed chat .
I know there are some exciting plans coming together for UKIFDA EXPO 2021 in Liverpool . I genuinely do hope that we all get the chance to attend and very much look forward to all being together again – it ’ s been too long !
It has been quite the year for those in the industry , how are UKIFDA members feeling now , looking ahead to 2021 . Due to COVID-19 it ’ s been a challenging 2020 for us , our customers and our suppliers , and I ’ m sure this has been the same for many of the UKIFDA members .
In 2021 UKIFDA will have a new CEO . Guy Pulham will be leaving behind a fantastic legacy .
As in many sectors , and at this moment in time , we do not know what to expect in 2021 .
Being agile and working together will certainly help us through 2021 - whatever it brings .
Do you have any News Year ’ s resolutions , and if so , what are they ? Happy family , successful business and embracing life with a smile !
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