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Join the fight for Women's survival
 
Programme
1.30pm team registration
2.00pm tournament starts – (rounds 1-6)
3.40pm round 6 finishes
4.00pm finalst
5.15pm grand final
5.35pm presentation
6pm til late after party
 
Sponsors and Supporters
 
With big thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters, without whom this tournament wouldn't be possible.
 
Headline Sponsor
  Headline sponsorship of Books'n'Balls presents a unique opportunity to
align your brand with a publishing industry charity - The BookTrust and
the UK's number one charity and 16th most loved household brand* -
Cancer Research UK. For more information please contact Booksnballs@crimsonpublishing.co.uk or call 020 8334 1734

*Marketing, 2008
 
 
 
Portfolio Books
Portfolio is one of the UK´s leading independent sales and distribution companies.
www.portfoliobooks.com
 
 
One Netball
One Netball have given up their time and expertise to organise this event free of charge
www.onenetball.com
     
 
Crimson Publishing
Crimson have generously offered their time and internal resources to support this event
www.crimsonpublishing.co.uk
 
 
Andy Prior Design
Andy kindly gave his time to design our brand and build our website. Andy regularly designs book covers and marketing literature.
www.andypriordesign.co.uk >
     
 
The Bookseller
The Bookseller have helped us promote this event via their magazine and e-bulletins to the book trade
www.thebookseller.com
 
 
Marketability
Publishing training provider Marketability is promoting Books'n'Balls through its network of contacts and wishes the event every success.
www.marketability.info
     
 
Society of Young Publishers
Established in 1949, the Society of Young Publishers is open to anyone in publishing or a related trade (in any capacity) – or who is hoping to be soon.
Run by a team of dedicated volunteers our aim is to help assist, inform and enthuse anyone trying to break into the publishing industry or progress within it. We organise a large number of events, which you can learn more about on this website, and publish a regular newsletter called InPrint. Some services, such as job ads, are available only to members.
www.thesyp.org.uk
 
 

Jemma Kidd Make Up School
Jemma Kidd, international make-up guru, award-winning product designer and founder of London’s premiere make-up academy, has combined professional performance with simplicity, innovation and pure luxury when launching her make-up products both in the UK and also internationally.
Now available in the UK in selected branches of Space NK and Harvey Nichols.
www.jemmakidd.com
     
 
The Publishing Training Centre
The Publishing Training Centre is a registered charity that has been providing training for the book publishing industry for 30 years. They have kindly agreed to sponsors our lovely t-shirts for the event.
www.train4publishing.co.uk
 
 
Crazy Jack
Crazy Jack is a range of over 120 top quality, 100% organic, dried fruits, nuts, pulses, seeds, rice and snacks, representing the best organic quality you can buy. At Crazy Jack HQ we consider ourselves “Food Pioneers” and take an earthy, common sense approach to food, its production and values.
www.crazyjack.co.uk
     
 
Lil-lets
Chances are you’ve heard of Lil-lets tampons. After all, almost 2 million women use them... but did you know they now come with applicators too?
Unlike most applicator tampons, which expand mainly lengthways, Lil-lets tampons expand widthways so they help prevent leaks and give you the perfect fit. See for yourself by watching a video of the dip test at www.lil-lets.co.uk where you also have the chance to WIN a year’s supply of tampons.
 
 
Divine Chocolate
Divine, the Heavenly Chocolate with a Heart, is made with the best Fairtrade cocoa, supplied by the farmers in Ghana who co-own the company. It's full of natural ingredients and no artificial flavours or additives, so the real chocolate flavour comes through. A truly Divine experience.
www.divinechocolate.com
     
 
Human Kinetics
Information leader in physical activity & health. At Human Kinetics, our mission is to produce innovative, informative products in all areas of physical activity that help people worldwide lead healthier, more active lives. For a 20% discount on Human Kinetics books quote R678 at the online checkout www.humankinetics.com
 
 
Fairdeal Trading
With over 30 years of experience in Fair Trade and sustainable development Fair Deal Trading has become a globally leading player in Fairly Traded
sports balls as well as other fashion, sport & leisure products. Their innovative engagement and ideas improve working opportunities for disadvantaged producers.
To find out more visit www.fairdealtrading.com
 
If you would like to make a donation or find out more about the opportunities for companies to support Books 'n' Balls please email Booksnballs@crimsonpublishing.co.uk
 
media partner
The Bookseller
 
sponsors
Crimson Publishing
 
Jemma Kidd Make Up School
 
The Publishing Training Centre
 
Portfolio Books
         
         
 
With thanks to all of our supporters without whom this event would not be possible
Andy Prior Design Crimson Timmy Market Ability Society of Young Publishers lil-lets
 
Divine Bravissimo fitflop Clipper dorset cereals Community foods
 
Organised by Helen and Lucy of
Cancer Research UK Registered Charity No.1089464. BookTrust Registered charity No. 313343