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BRBN understanding Energy through Link Utility Consultants.

06/03/2025

BRBN held the first physical meeting of March and along with the usual networking opportunities, an insightful 10 minute slot by Matt Oliver of Link Utility Consultants. BRBN welcomed a guest "Inspirational", speaker today, Carl Spence

Matt covered most aspects of Utility Consultants, the minefield and how to avoid getting trapped into contracts, not to auto renew, a reminder Link Utility specialise in utility procurement for your home and business needs. 

With access to bespoke pricing and by comparing, negotiating more favourable energy Tariffs for your home and business you can benefit in big savings.

Matt concluded with, "At Link Utility we guarantee to save you time and money off your bills. Energy, broadband, phone, mobile, insurances. our strap line We’ve got you covered". 

Following the usual round of 60 seconds "elevator pitches", Carl Spence took the floor. 

At the age of 51, Carl was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer, a diagnosis that took him  some time to come to terms with. Rather than dwelling on his situation, Carl decided to challenge himself by riding the Grand Depart in Brussels to give him something to focus on. He also wanted to help raise vital funds for research in the hope that one day a cure can be found. Since then, along with One Hull Of A Ride have taken the Grand Departs in Yorkshire and Copenhagen as well as organising their own ride from Hull to London which they took on in 2023.

2024 welcomed a slightly different challenge in The Netherlands.

Carl now into his 7th year, since diagnosis looks forward to the challenges that lay ahead, raising money for The Royal British Legion who provide a lifetime of care and support to the UK Armed Forces and their families.

Carl said, "2025 will see the members of One Hull Of A Ride taking on numerous fundraising events, In June we will be cycling c200 miles, climbing 5,000 ft along the coast of Normandy visiting some of the most famous beaches in our modern history, as well as visiting various memorials along the way that commemorate soldiers from the Royal Engineers. This is the regiment I served in and stopping to pay our respects to those who gave their tomorrow for our today".

BRBN members showed their respect with applause as a cheque / contribution was handed over to help carl's fundraising underway, Donating through JustGiving.  https://www.justgiving.com/page/carl-spence-1728230796752

After a great breakfast, the referrals, testimonials and thank you, members left to organise 1-2-1 and look forward to "Follow Up" and have a great week ahead.

Reminder Social Get together Thursday 13th March 5pm onwards. Breakout Rooms, Beverley.