Today I received my digital postcard from Annie, penny, and T, the wonderful #teamhonk who were in Ghana last week doing #goodword for Comic Relief.

Before I talk about the image I wanted to explain how I came to be acquainted with these lovely ladies. I work in digital, and last October I was organising an event for a campaign centred on sleep. I’d worked previously with penny and was keen to get her involved as I knew she would create some awesome content for us. Sadly she was unable to come and so instead she recommended T and Annie. I’m not sure I will ever be able to forgive her for that, or for the Chablis hangover I had the morning after the event. Needless to say it was all the more fun for the ladies being there (as anyone who has spent time with them and a bottle of something will attest to) and resulted in the only image of me I have ever liked. (which you can see here)

I will admit to being slightly terrified before the event about sleeping over with ten bloggers. I think that stems from a very unnatural “us vs them” mentality that there often seems to be between bloggers and PR’s, but in reality it was a great night where I felt completely at ease, and I am left with a massive soft spot for all of them. Even more so now that they have ventured to Ghana to do some awesome stuff for comic relief.

I received an image from the Virtuous Women’s Bakery. I think baking and bake sales are my first real memories of Comic Relief. It seems to be a right of passage in every primary school that you all bring in something you’ve made, set up some little tables and sell the cakes to raise some much needed money. I used to love Comic Relief as a child because it gave everyone a chance to get involved, from chocolate rice crispy cakes to marmite swirls or French chocolate squares. Everyone would get stuck in and do their bit.

Annie says: “This photo was taken at the Virtuous Women’s Bakery! Having helped with the bread and having blown bubbles for the children to chase we stood for photos – not that you could tell but we were copying the teachers’ And pushhhhh!’ dance where you stick your bottom out in the air!” (This sounds VERY #TeamHonk)

You’ve done an amazing job for an amazing cause, and I’d urge everyone to get involved! Baking a cake and selling it at work or at the school gates (not in a creepy way of course) is so easy and the money will be going to truly worthy causes!

#TeamHonk I salute you!

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This is a digital postcard sent from TeamHonk (www.mammasaurus.co.uk; www.aresidence.co.uk; www.mummybarrow.com ) during their travels with Comic Relief in Ghana celebrating #goodwork.

For the past 25 years the money raised through Red Nose Day has been changing the lives of the poorest and most disadvantaged people in the UK and Africa. Let’s Keep Up the Good Work. Find out how at rednoseday.com

For other digital postcards please do check out the linky on www.teamhonk.org

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