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So this is it Elaine

Thank you so much for being you.  For being kind in spirit, generous with your time and for suffering fools like me so patiently.  I have been lucky to work with you in different teams, roles and circumstances and have loved every moment of it. I have learnt so much from you and am in awe of your ability to handle good and bad fortune so consistently well.  I’ll miss not working with you.

With best wishes for whatever comes next, Tris

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Oh my goodness. It’s the end of an era. You and Jill were in Manchester when I started and were always part of the Manchester office to me! I know we haven’t seen each other or worked together for ages, but I just wanted to wish you lots and lots of happiness and enjoyment in life outside British Council. Hope you are doing well in Urmston with your family and your dog!

Much love

Kate x

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Elaine, it has always been a real pleasure working with you.  Your knowledge and calm commitment have been second to none.  I'm sorry we are losing your valuable experience but I know you have exciting plans for the months and years ahead.  Meanwhile thank you for all you have done for the British Council and its work in the UK, MENA and beyond.
Mark H

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Awh Elaine can't believe you are going! Will miss you so much at the BC, but know we will still see each other! Looking forward to having a fizz with you very soon! You will be amazing in anything you do, and I am so excited to see your all your crafts! Sending loads of love and hugs, Vicki xxx

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My goodness, what will CE do without you - 20+ years of excellent work and extensive knowledge and expertise departing our shores.  I am however delighted for you and I wish you every happiness for life beyond the BC.

Lots of love

Tina xxx

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Elaine
Life just won't be the same. I'll miss the calm approach and meticulous attention to detail that you always brought to project proposals. You were a pleasure to work with over the years and, as the six and a half years of the current Iraq programme come to an end and we prepare for another submission, it is difficult to imagine going forward without you.
All the very best for the next phase of your life.
Peter

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It has been a pleasure working with you in MENA. Best of luck! Mayssa

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I can't believe you are going, Elaine, whether it is in Production Resources (long time ago) or Business Development (more recent).  Everyone has praised you for your calm and meticulous approach, as well as your in depth knowledge and experience, but, of course, you have also been a good colleague and a pleasure to work with and that is what we will miss the most.  I wish you all the best in your new life.  I am sure it will go well.  Keep in touch.  Best wishes for the future.  Simon
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Lovely Elaine
What can I say... It has been a pleasure getting to know you over many many years. We have enjoyed social occasions, as well as having many chats and laughs in the office.
I will be sorry to see you leave after all this time, but also happy and excited for you as you take another path and try something different.
I am sure I did pass on my personal details to you, and it would be great to hear how you are getting on from time to time.
I very much hope that I will see you and help you to celebrate your escape on Thursday 30th June.   Until then have a good few days and much love always Anne (Wally).xxx

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It has been such a pleasure working with you and I wish you all the best for the future. Take care and keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.
Eloise x

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Elaine, what can I say that others have not said! Everyone clearly values you as much as I have and it goes without saying (but I will say it anyway) you will be missed. However, what a happy future awaits you ... and I regret that we never had that glass of wine (or two) in some idyllic place. Big hug and love, Janice

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Dear Elaine
It feels such a long time since I've seen you - how I used to enjoy those conversations with you, Jill and others. As others have said your calm approach to whatever bid was being worked on was always valued as was your knowledge and skill. Good memories through the wins and the near misses. Enjoy whatever the future holds - hopefully more holidays and lots of fun. Keep in touch via LinkedIn or whatever and let us know what you are doing. Sheila

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Dear Radders, thanks for being such a brilliant colleague and for teaching me and others so much. You went above and beyond so often and I don't think all you have contributed will be forgotten. It's so sad to see you leave but very happy for you to go and do what you want to and just hope you have much happiness in the future.
All the best
Gregge xx

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and you will shine on wherever you go next! I honestly don't know what British Council will do without you, and I am saying this without any exaggeration. I learned so much from you and so did many many people in the British Council. You have been an inspiration and your work ethic and professionalism have been extraordinary as long as I have known you.

I am sorry I don't get to say goodbye to you in person in Manchester... but I really hope our paths will cross again somehow, somewhere!
xxx
Keti Tskitishvili

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Elaine, I am really sorry you are leaving. It has been a pleasure working with you and learning from you. You will be greatly missed!
I wish you all the best for the future. Elena x

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Hi Elaine

I'm sorry to see you go, it's the end of an era for our little corner in the office, it's all I've known - you will be missed.

Good luck with your bright and happy future.

Thank you for all your support.
Nicky xx

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Short but sweet time working together. Thank you for all your support. And very best of luck for what comes next! Orlando x

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OMG yet another corner stone of the BC is leaving...and you are going to be greatly missed. You have always been one of those 'go to' people, someone knowledgeable, calm, professional and kind - a safe pair of hands who knows how to get stuff done and does it. The number of times that I wandered over to you and Jill (the BC's Ant and Dec :) ) in the office and asked for help, knowing that you would know what to do or who to call and that we would always have a laugh in the process!! You will be amazing in whatever you choose to do next. Stay in touch and enjoy the next big adventure. Love & Best Wishes Sue XX

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Dear Elaine

This really does feel like an end of an era.  I have worked with you for much of my British Council career.  I clearly recall the numerous proposals we worked on when you were in the Production Resource Team.  You somehow managed to incorporate last-minute changes and improvements and you always did it calmly and professionally (perhaps with an occasional grumble!).  And of course we then spent four years together working on MENA.  By this stage, you were the authority and “go to” person on business development.  In this period we saw a big expansion of work in MENA and you played a massive role in this.  I will miss your experience and wisdom and overall calm approach to work.  I know you are ready to move on and I am sure you will make a big success of whatever you do next.

Take care, Richard

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Dear Elaine, it's been quite a while since we last worked together but I couldn't let this go without saying goodbye and thank you! I still remember my first days in Manchester in 2008 after may years overseas and meeting you and Jill. You wove your magic in the Production team and working with you on MENA business development was great fun - if a bit stressful at times. I also still remember you blushing ;-) when a certain BC colleague joined us for a meeting in Istanbul - or it might have been Brussels (my memory!). Anyway, great days. Best of luck with whatever the future holds for you - good things I hope. Take care, Jenny (Scott) xx

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Dear Elaine... as I said to Jill, this does not feel good - so many ace people and wise (canny?) old (experienced?) hands leaving.

I've worked with you on and off in various guises throughout the years, but have learned so much from you and won't quite know what to do without being able to quiz you on all manner of stuff.  You are brilliant and what you do, and more importantly always kind, thoughtful, willing and understanding.

I'm really excited for you and whatever life brings you and your family next.  I hope it's long walks, many beach days, and no BC nonsense to think about.  I also know that Richard, the MENA gang and others will now be in full panic mode! ;)

As long as I get to meet up with you and the rest of the gang some time when I'm in the North West I suppose I'll let you off ;)

Take care Elaine - have a brilliant time and enjoy the freedom!  All the best, Will x

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Hi Elaine
Enjoy being a lady of leisure and have lots of new adventures, very well deserved. What's a CPM???
It's been great working with you over the many many years, sharing tears and laughter along the way.
Of course we will stay on touch and meet up for fizz and gin from time to time.
Lots of love and hugs
Alison xxx

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Dearest Elaine
The moment has finally come to bid you farewell and to wish you luck. What an incredible journey it's been!
I have laughed so much with you over the years - my fondest memories are when we used to sit with James and Simon. As well as the laughter, you've also been a great friend and support, especially when I was going through a tough time physically. You have a heart of gold.
Gaynor xx