Aldeburgh

So after spending almost two months in Aldeburgh, I got to know the place extremely well. Considering I had never heard of the town nor visited Suffolk, I soon fell in love with the area. I won't lie, when I first arrived I wondered how I was going to cope in such a small, quiet town for an entire season. With no phone signal and no chain shops in the entirety of Aldeburgh, I felt like I was on some kind of yoga retreat however, it was all very refreshing. 

For anyone who hasn't been to Aldeburgh before, you must go - it's a seaside town like no other.

Top 5 things to do in Aldeburgh:

Thorpeness Meare

Covering 60 acres, the Thorpness Meare is a boating lake like no other. With many islands for you to discover

The Yacht Club

Catering for all aspects of sailing, Aldeburgh’s Yacht Club is the place to be. The clubhouse offers delicious food and drink as is a great place to socialise.

The Scallop

This 4 metre high steel Scallop is a famous tribute to Benjamin Britten.

The Beach

Aldeburgh’s shingle beach is perfect for a morning swim or the place to relax in the sun. Sit on the beach wall and enjoy your fish and chips and ice cream.

Thorpeness Country Club

Tennis tournaments, bingo and curry nights. The perfect place to spend summer days.

Top 5 places to eat/drink in Aldeburgh:

The Cross Keys

Located on the sea front on Aldeburgh, the Cross Keys is the best place to spend your evenings. The social hub of Aldeburgh.

Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shops

They really are worth the wait – the queues may put you off but Aldeburgh is famous for its fish and chips for a reason.

The White Hart

\With its pub garden where you can enjoy fish and chips and its very own stone baked pizzas, this is the place to spend the early part of your evening.

Munchies

Freshly made local food, serving you the best breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks throughout the day. With its very own ice cream parlour, you really can’t go wrong.

The Ice Cream Parlour/Shingle & Sherbert

With 30 delicious flavours to choose from there really is a something for everyone. The biggest and best selection in Suffolk. 

Life as a Seasonnaire

Two months in a seaside town representing one of the biggest British brands.

The best summer job?

I think it could be. 

Jack Wills Seasonnaires are brand ambassadors who live the Jack Wills' lifestyle. In the UK there are four summer seasonal locations: Aldeburgh, Salcombe, Rock and Abersoch. With the aim of increasing brand awareness and driving footfall into store, a girl and a boy are sent to each location where they are based for the summer.

Having never heard of Aldeburgh before, the concept of moving to a town I didn't know and living with a boy I barely knew was daunting to say the least. However, within days of being there I felt as if I had known Will for years.

As Seasonnaires, we were expected to work in store for a minimum of 12 hours a week. I had never worked in a store before but with the Jack Wills in Aldeburgh being so small, I very quickly got the gist of it all. We worked closely with the store staff as they knew the area best and had an idea of what people in Aldeburgh would like to happen in their town. 

In terms of marketing, one of our main strategies was social media. Through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, our aims were to deliver brand message, engage audience and drive people to engage with the products. We also had to gather content at all times using the GoPro.

In addition to this, it was our responsibility to execute events throughout the summer. These needed to be specific to our location, tailoring them to suit the area and the people there. In our last week in Aldeburgh we held a party at the Yacht Club which was a huge success. We kitted the marquee out with Jack Wills branding and threw party pants and Seasonnaire T-shirts into the crowd throughout the night. Check out the following video I made from the night...

Being a Seasonnaire was the most incredible experience which I am so lucky to have had. 

Here are some of my favourite memories:
- Wills 21st Birthday
- The Marmalade Ball
- Aldeburgh Carnival
- The Jack Wills Closing Party
- The Thorpeness Fireworks

Thank you Jack Wills for the best summer, I will never forget my time in Aldeburgh and the friendships I made. 

The Yacht Week Croatia

At the end of July I was lucky enough to go on The Yacht Week in Croatia with Jack Wills. We took the red route, starting and finishing in Split ACI Marina. 

SPLIT - HVAR - VIS - SOLTA

After spending a week in a sun-drenched paradise on the sea, I think it's natural to still be suffering from post-holiday blues. The Yacht Week takes you out of reality to a place where every individual shares the same energy, enthusiasm and positivity. 

"THE YACHT WEEK IS ONE WEEK OF SAILING WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS. IT'S NOTHING LIKE THE REAL WORLD"

The Yacht Week is unlike any other holiday; it's an adventure. Each and everyday you visit a different location with the new people you meet, all of whom have one thing in common: to have a good time.

After such an incredible week it's so difficult to pick out the highlights. However, these are some of my favourite parts:

The Crew Boat Party, Hvar

Quite literally could not have asked for a better way to celebrate my birthday. This infamous boat party was everything it was made out to be and more.  

Carpe Diem, Hvar

Following the Crew Boat Party, this beach club is the perfect destination for the after party. Overlooking the swimming pool and the Adriatic, Carpe Diem will always remain a favourite part of every individuals week.

The boat pool, Adriatic

Being part of a 50 boat pool in the middle of the Adriatic was surreal to say the least. The calm, clear sea turned into pure madness with music, inflatables, paint, confetti and dancing for an afternoon. 

Fort King George III, Vis

This fort is the ultimate party location. Built in 1812 and overlooking the great bay of Vis, this old fortress has been  transformed with illuminated bars, lanterns and coloured lights which all lie beneath the ancient pine trees. 

If you want to experience the journey of your life, you need to go on Yacht Week. 

With crystal clear water, fresh winds, regattas and yacht parties, it's impossible not to love Yacht Week. 

So gather your friends, choose a destination and find a yacht. 

Check out the Jack Wills Seasonnaires video from the week: