DV8 Creative Solutions

18/03/2026

Last week we were at Networking Essex's 'South Essex Business Expo' to catch-up with clients for whom we designed this double-sided display stand,as well as name badges.

10/03/2026

An early start for networking at Chelmsford City Football Club sponsored by Birketts LLP this morning. Thanks to Sally Dalton for hosting and Angelo Harrop for insights into the first team. A good turnout with some great people in the room.

04/03/2026

What are you having?

10 days to go...

The nerves are kicking in... Strictly Air Ambulance is on March 14th and I am gradually getting ready to dance, with lots of practice!!

It is a fundraising event in aid of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. This entirely self funding charity costs £1m per month to keep the helicopters, emergency SUV 's and their crews operational.

If you can spare me the cost of a pint, a glass of vino, or a cuppa, it would be greatly appreciated.

Link in bio for Just Giving

With gratitude,
Dean

02/03/2026

12 DAYS until I compete in this fundraising event for this amazing life saving charity - Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

PLEASE SPONSOR ME:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/dean-vale-dv8?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

20/02/2026

If someone in Essex or Hertfordshire is suffering from a life‑threatening injury or illness, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance crews spring into action. With advanced skills and life‑saving equipment, they deliver the highest level of care when it matters most.

With advanced skills and life‑saving equipment, they deliver the highest level of care when it matters most.❤️

Thanks to you, they can give patients the best possible chance of survival - every second counts

Please sponsor me as I take on the challenge of 'Strictly Air Ambulance' in order to raise funds for this amazing self-funding organisation.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/dean-vale-dv8?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

27/01/2026

An enjoyable evening at Chelmsford City Football Club ( ) last night for pre-match networking with some great conversations and new connections made. We then watched Chelmsford put in a strong performance in bitterly cold conditions, beating Tonbridge Angels 1-0.
Thanks to Spencer and his team for an enjoyable evening.

27/01/2026

I am competing as a non-dancer with a po dancer in Strictly Air Ambulance in aid of on March 14th. Please sponsor me, LINK IN BIO

26/01/2026

THIS SATURDAY we are doing a QUIZ NIGHT 😲 with a RAFFLE ( some great prizes ) at The Chelmsford Dance Centre, in Galleywood to support our fundraising for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) ahead of the 'Strictly Air Ambulance Event' coming up in March.
I am hoping some of you might be able to get together to form a quiz team (up to 8 in a team),
THIS SATURDAY at The Chelmsford Dance Centre, in Galleywood to raise funds. Doors open 5.30pm, Starts 6pm
If anyone can support us by coming along I'd be very grateful - Please let me know if you're coming, THANK YOU.
Buy tickets ( £5 per head) here:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chelmsforddancecentre/2006930

07/01/2026

Fresh start!?

After the dust has settled on a tumultuous 2025 it's now time to crack on with 2026!

Much like my morning walks this week, it's been refreshing and invigorating to get started on marketing for the year ahead, finishing off projects and starting new ones to build momentum for my clients!

If you're standing still, you're moving backwards.

If you're looking to step it up in 2026, let's chat!

16/12/2025

We had our 'Strictly Air Ambulance' Christmas gathering at the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) base at North Weald last night. It was great to meet some of the other competitors and hear how they are getting on with learning to dance ahead of this amazing fundraising event in March.

I have had 4 lessons, and am starting to get to know the 2 dance routines. We've stopped for Christmas now, but will be back to it in January, with just 10 weeks of preparing to go!

The air ambulance is completely self-funded, with a running cost of £1m per month to keep those amazing helicopters and road response vehicles operating. All the funding is generated by generous sponsors and donations.

Please donate what you can to help us hit our target of £2k per person and raise vital funds for this lifesaving charity. - Thank you.

Help Dean Vale raise money to support Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

28/11/2025

3 lessons completed!

As some of you will know, I am competing in 'Strictly Air Ambulance' in aid of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) to raise vital funds to help sustain this amazing self-funding trust which only survives through the efforts of their amazing fundraising team and generous donors.

I've volunteered as a non-dancer, and I have been paired with a pro dancer, much like the Strictly Come Dancing series on TV. The event is in March at the Brentwood Centre, and I will be walking out in front of over 800 people, (shaking like a leaf!!) to perform not one, but two dances, and in two different styles!!

Last night was my third lesson, and after doing some more work on the waltz routine, we had a little go at the jive!

Well, to say it's a different animal would be an understatement!! From being all smooth and heels in the waltz to up on your toes, kicking, is quite a contrast,let alone the bouncing and twists!! This is going to be interesting with a dodgy back and nerve damage, but I am determined to do them proud.

We now need to kick start our fundraising, with a target of £4k per couple, so to anyone reading this, if you can spare a few pounds either personally, or as a business, we would be very grateful... and you will be helping save lives!

A friend of ours was saved after a heart attack by a medic who arrived on one of these helicopters. A loss that would have been devastating to their family, spared by the amazing people that give their time and expertise to save lives.

Between now and March I am giving my time to learn to dance each week to prepare for the big event, and to raise funds. If you or your company are able to contribute we would really appreciate every pound towards the cause.

Please use the link below or shown on my profile and contribute whatever you can.

Thank you!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/dean-vale-dv8