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          MARCUS’ OVERVIEW





           Welcome to our first 2021 edition of 3D. It is hard to believe that it
           has been a year since the first lockdown and what a challenging                                                                                                                          WKD will be continuing their
           time it has been on so many fronts. We have had to adjust to new                                                                                                                         partnership with Bongos Bingo.
           ways of working, limited social interactions, home schooling,                                                                                                                            They will be sponsoring 12
           remote working and the closure of the out-of-home sector. With                                                                                                                           of their live streamed shows
           the roll out of the vaccine well underway, there is now a growing                                                                                                                        every Saturday from April.
           sense of optimism around the easing of lockdown restrictions.                                                                                                                            They will also be sponsoring
           We will be monitoring developments closely and we will review                                                                                                                            one of the challenges and even
           and adapt our working practices accordingly.                                                                                                                                             have a bingo ball named after
                                                                                                                                                                                                    themselves! You will not want
           I hope you found our recent       al fresco dining. Summer is also a   I would strongly encourage everyone                                                                               to miss this!
           business briefing informative and   key time for our WKD brand with   to consider their own mental well-
           engaging. It was a great platform   our exciting partnership launching   being. During your working day it is
           to celebrate achievements within   in April. Work is already underway   important to take a break or ‘take 5’
           the Drinks Division and the wider   to maximise opportunities across all   and step away from your desk. Go
           Group. As we embark on our        of our trading and communication   for a walk at lunchtime or have a
           Vision 25 journey, we will bring   channels.                        virtual coffee with a work colleague.
           the mission, philosophy and                                         On behalf of the Drinks leadership
           Vision 25 pillars to life through a    The ‘Champion a Charity’ campaign   team, I want to thank you for the
           range of communication and        has proven to be a huge success.    extraordinary contribution you have               Update
           engagement activities throughout   I look forward to getting involved   made. It has been an exceptionally
           2021.                             in the activities and initiatives to
                                             raise funds and provide support to   challenging time for us all. Your
           Over the last few months our      all of these fantastic charities over   commitment, resilience and
           teams have been busy with the     the next two years.               support of our SPIRIT values has
           launch of several new products.                                     really shone through.
           bottlegreen’s bramble cordial and   Congratulations on the completion   Please continue to stay safe and
           Shloer’s new limited-edition      of ‘My Reviews’. Taking the time to   have a great Easter break.
           Pineapple and Lime will make      actively shape your own personal
           great additions to our Summer     development can help you to set   Marcus
                                             goals and reach your full potential.
                                             The conversation with your line
                                             manager about your 2020
                                             performance and 2021 objectives
                                             plays a vital role in the identification                                                                                          St Patrick’s Day
                                             of your developmental needs and
                                             career aspirations.                                                                                                               The NI team merchandised the windows of
                                                                                                                                                                               off licences in NI to create awareness of WKD
                                             As we continue to navigate our                                                                                                    St Patrick’s style.
                                             way through these difficult times,
                                             our mental wellbeing is
                                             particularly important. Through
                                             our Health & Wellbeing framework,
                                             we recently hosted a range of
                                             Mental Wellbeing webinars. For
                                             anyone who missed these, the
                                             sessions are now available to view
                                             on demand via the Larder. Do en-
                                             gage with these, as there are lots
                                             of useful hints and tips on moti-
                                             vation, coping and resilience.
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