Think Mobile Media is delighted to be working with Break and the GoGoGorillas project coming to Norwich Summer 2013.
We will be providing the trail app, custom QR codes (which will be visible on all the sculpture bases), and their mobile optimised website. Watch out for the app launch and NFC ‘tap’ technology too!
Come and see us at 2013 Opportunities and win a free QR Code.
To celebrate we are offering all Chamber Members the chance to win a free QR code Simply Scan the QR Code for details.Come and see us at Opportunites 2013
We’re thrilled to congratulate
Claire from East Cambridgeshire District Council on successfully passing her
Transport Manager CPC!
Claire joined us this summer for
our CILT-accredited Transport Manager CPC Course, and here’s what she had to
say about the course:
“All CTS staff were very
accommodating and friendly; I was made to feel very welcome. The high pass rate
achieved by CTS learners gave me confidence, and the instructor Steve was
engaging and supportive. It really felt like he wanted us to pass and that
teaching is more than just a job for him.
Although there was a lot to
take in, the small class size was advantageous because we could work at
everyone’s pace and no one got left behind. The offer of extra tuition on
weaker points was a valuable back up, but one that I did not have to take
advantage of.
I am very proud of my
achievement.”
Thanks for your kind words Claire,
and congratulations again! We look forward to welcoming you back for your
Transport Manager Refresher training in the future.
If you’re based in Wisbech or the surrounding
areas and looking to advance your career in transport, logistics, or road
haulage, our Transport Manager CPC course is designed for you.
✅ CILT accredited training course;
an industry-recognised certification that opens career doors ✅
Expert instructors, like Steve, who bring real passion and support to the
classroom ✅
Small group learning which encourages plenty of discussion and ensures no one
gets left behind ✅
High pass rates and a proven track record of learner success ✅
Extra support when you need it with one-to-one help available for tricky topics
✅ Classroom based training at our
training centre in Terrington St John, just outside Wisbech
Our CILT accredited Transport
Manager CPC course in Wisbech is ideal for:
Aspiring transport managers in Cambridgeshire and
Norfolk
Owner-operators looking to meet legal compliance
requirements
Logistics professionals who want to gain formal CPC
qualification
Whether you’re stepping into a new
role, boosting your compliance knowledge, or aiming to take your transport
career to the next level – CTS is here to help you succeed.
Ready to become our next success
story?
Our next Transport Manager CPC course is running on 11 days between the 20th
January and the 9th February 2026, with exams on the 10th
February 2026.
Find out more or book on 01945
880155 or email training@ctservicesltd.co.uk
We are delighted to announce that at the Spirit of Enterprise Awards 2013 we won the ‘Great Business to Business Service Award”
Now in its sixth year the prestigious awards ceremony which took place on 15th March 2013 at The Zest Rooms, Potters Leisure Resort is an evening of high-profile celebration of all that’s outstanding in business and enterprise in the Borough of Great Yarmouth. The awards focus on and recognise the achievements through innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and sheer determination of businesses of all sizes and from every sector.
Commenting on the award, Matt Buck, Head of Customer Experience at OneStream said “We are delighted to have won the Great Business to Business Customer Service Award at Friday night’s Spirit of Enterprise Awards judged by Bateman Groundworks. The awards evening was fantastic – really well organized by enterprise GY with a great venue, excellent food, great entertainment and good networking opportunities too!
“As I have previously said awards are so much more than a decoration for the company mantle-piece! Winning this award is independent approval for the hard work of our business and it’s people; it serves as a marker of what we expect of our organisation, and what others can expect of us; it has further boosted the spirit of the team at OneStream and crucially it will spur us to build on our hard work and achieve more.
“The quality of the judging businesses and fellow finalists across all of the award entries was impressive. For me, the Awards evening really drove home how Great Yarmouth has a great deal to offer and be proud of.”
Leathes Prior’s Senior Partner, Paul Warman, is set to retire as
a Partner after 34 years of service at the firm on Monday 31 March 2025.
Paul joined Leathes Prior in 1991 before becoming a Partner in
1994 and has been a cornerstone in the growth of the firm’s Corporate and
Commercial offering. Specialising in corporate
law himself, in particular the sale and purchase of private companies, MBO’s,
company re-organisations, fundraising and joint ventures, he is well known for acting for
a large number of local businesses, as well as national and international
clients.
Paul stepped into the role of Senior Partner after the
retirement of William Riley in 2022 and is known for his sharp legal mind,
strategic insight, and, in particular, his scarf wearing. Paul has played a
pivotal role in shaping the firm’s direction, mentoring countless colleagues,
and championing the values that define Leathes Prior.
Though Paul is stepping down from his role as Senior Partner, we
are delighted to announce that he will continue with us as a Consultant. In
this capacity, he will share his extensive experience, provide strategic
counsel, and support the development of our next generation of legal talent.
Partner Dan Chapman commented: “Paul’s contributions to
Leathes Prior are immeasurable. His leadership, wisdom, and dedication have
left an indelible mark on our firm. When Paul joined LP in 1991 the firm was
largely a legal aid practice with little or no commercial and corporate
presence – what he has managed to achieve during his tenure is nothing short of
remarkable. He has not just achieved the creation and growth of a leading
Corporate and Commercial Team, but has managed to play a prominent role in the
growth of other related practice areas such as Employment and Commercial
Property too, all of which has left the firm upon his retirement as a Partner
in such a good place. We are incredibly grateful for his service and thrilled
that he will remain part of our team as a Consultant.”
Paul shared his thoughts on this transition: “It has been an
honour to serve as Senior Partner at Leathes Prior. I am deeply proud of what
we have accomplished together and look forward to supporting the firm in my new
role as Consultant. The future of Leathes Prior is bright, and I hope to have
left Leathes Prior in a better place than when I first started.”
Please join us in congratulating Paul on his remarkable career
and wishing him every success in this new chapter. We look forward to
benefiting from your continued insight and guidance Paul.
With Paul retiring, Mike Barlow will become a senior partner at the firm. Mike joined Leathes Prior in 1995 before becoming a
Partner in 2000 and was the firm’s Managing Partner for many years. Mike heads
the firm’s Dispute Resolution Team, specialising in commercial and business disputes.
Mike has extensive experience in acting for clients in complex High Court
cases, commercial arbitrations, adjudications, and mediations.
Larking Gowen has launched a snapshot survey for tourism and leisure businesses today. Businesses across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are urged to take part and make their views counts. The short, seven-question survey will provide some insight into how businesses are performing.
The survey is open for five days. Friday 18 August – Wednesday 23 August and will take less than five minutes to complete. Results will be published on Friday 25 August.
In exciting times for offshore wind in the east of England, communications company TMS Media is making sure its opportunities and capabilities are showcased to the industry’s leading players.
An updated brochure bringing together the latest statistics, case studies of business success and maps pinpointing existing and future offshore wind farms was launched at Global Offshore Wind, the largest conference and exhibition of its kind.
The RenewableUK event was held at Manchester’s Central Convention Complex, with more than 2,500 professionals from across the UK and Europe in attendance and exhibitors promoting all sectors of the offshore wind industry.
The 12-page brochure, produced by TMS Media, was launched at the East of England Energy Zone (EEEZ) stand and features case studies on 3sun Group, James Fisher Marine Services, Stowen CleanEnergy, Sembmarine SLP and Pipeshield International.
As part of partnership efforts to drive investment and business in offshore wind across the region, Norfolk County Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Waveney District Council have produced a stand to highlight the diverse and experienced supply chain in the area.
Locally-based businesses on the stand include Peel Ports Great Yarmouth, Stowen, SSCS, Proserv, Rhenus Offshore Logistics, OrbisEnergy, and EEEGR (East of England Energy Group).
Cllr Graham Plant, Leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Deputy Leader for Norfolk County Council said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the region’s significant supply chain and capabilities. We are working with offshore wind farm developers to present upcoming market opportunities – businesses need to be here to benefit from this work”
TMS Media – now in its 30th year of operating on the east coast – was commissioned by EEEZ in 2017 to collate data and write a brochure to promote the offshore wind capabilities of the Norfolk and Suffolk area.
The brochure has been refreshed and expanded from eight to 12 pages for this event.
Steve Scott, managing director of TMS Media, said: “We have worked with the offshore wind supply chain since its early days here and it has been fascinating watching our region become a global-leader in such a fast-paced industry. It is changing the landscape on our coast, economically and literally, with a long pipeline of investment ahead.
“To be able to showcase our capability and opportunities – and the growth and success of companies in our region – was a chance we had to seize.”
EEEZ is unrivalled in the UK for its unique mix of wind power, gas and nuclear energy production. It has a supply chain with more than 50 years’ experience in the energy sector and its status as England’s leader in Southern North Sea offshore energy operations has been recognised with Enterprise Zone status for prime land and as a Centre for Offshore Renewable Engineering (CORE).
We were delighted to return to the event that has become the hub for the UK insurance sector, affectionately termed ‘BIBA Fever’, by our client and principle sponsor of BIBA 2018, Aviva.
BIBA 2018 sought to innovate, evolve and thrive, with this immersive event building upon the core conference and exhibition aspects toward a much wider offering. The Fringe extended knowledge, the innovation zone allowed access to emerging technologies and insider expertise within the insurance sector and Young Broker Day was dedicated to supporting the career development of insurance brokers of the future. With such an immersive and varied event, our build for Aviva needed to stand out as well as offer a flexible environment for meetings, networking and presentations.
Progressing from our build at BIBA 2017, the refined simplicity, economical practices and innovative approach resulted in a smooth installation process. The clean lines of the modern 5 x 4 metre tower were complimented by blue LED lighting and the iconic Aviva branding, displayed prominently on the double sided tower. A high-level fabric graphic system flown above the stand added further impact, drawing the eye from across the bustling venue. The custom-made lightboxes offered angular feature shapes with the tensioned fabric system making the installation of fresh new graphics economical and easy. Forming meeting areas within the expansive stand-space, these lightboxes also served as dividers, supporting the greater intimacy required in the meeting areas. The open-plan networking area utilised the expansive footprint of the stand and it was fantastic to see this space used so effectively by the Aviva team, becoming a conversational hub of the event, complete with barista service and an interactive ‘scrabble’-style graphic wall. The adaptability of this space was also a key feature on day two, with a mid-way furniture switch creating an intimate soft seating zone, perfect for the smaller events Aviva hosted. With the Aviva team sharing that BIBA 2018 was ‘the best one yet’, our aim was to support them as they continued to innovate, evolve and thrive…and we are proud to say we did!
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bmi regional celebrates the anniversary of two of its most popular UK routes this week. The Aberdeen to Manchester and Aberdeen to Norwich service has carried more than one million passengers since the routes were established.
The first flight from Aberdeen to Norwich took off from Aberdeen Airport on March 31st 2003. A decade on, the regional airline now operates twice daily flights Monday to Friday and two at weekends. Now, 15 years on the Aberdeen to Manchester route continues to be integral to bmi regional’s UK schedule, providing direct links between the two cities, with up to 17 flights per week, using the Embraer 145 jet fleet. Both services have been extremely popular with both business and leisure travellers visiting the city whilst also providing seamless connections to key business centres across the world.
Cathal O’Connell chief executive of bmi regional, said: “Since the launch of the Aberdeen to Manchester and Norwich service, we have had consistently strong load factors, thanks to the continued support of our customers. “With frequent and convenient flight times for business trips and extended family breaks, the service has allowed people living in Aberdeen the opportunity to travel to a wide range of worldwide destinations from their local airport. Flights from Norwich to Aberdeen start from £140 one way including taxes. Flights are available to book now at www.bmiregional.com.
bmi regional operates over 450 flights a week throughout the UK and Europe and received the accolade of being the UK’s most punctual airline for the seventh year in a row. The airline’s extensive route network spans across Europe, with flights from the UK to Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Switzerland.
The company is committed to retaining the airline’s iconic brand values and high levels of service which include check-in up to 30 minutes prior to departure, a free 20kg hold baggage allowance and complimentary catering on board.
Attleborough based multi-service
contractor Anglian, has increased the processing capacity within its waste
recycling division following investment in a new state-of-the-art shredder.
Supplied by Doyle Machinery,
the Arjes Titan 950 can shred a variety of materials including metal, wood,
plastics and commercial waste, to process each type for recycling. This
colossal 37 tonne shredder is designed to handle even the most demanding
applications, making it well suited to Anglian’s busy, large-scale waste
recycling operation which processes hundreds of tonnes of scrap metal and other
recyclable materials each year.
Investment in the Titan 950 is
set to pay dividends for Anglian as it also separates ferrous and non-ferrous
metals. This will increase the efficiency of the company’s metal segregation,
delivering more high-quality heavy melting steel (HMS 1&2) and valuable
metals such as copper, which are all sent off to be recycled.
The shredder is mobile too, thanks
to a crawler track system, allowing Anglian to manoeuvre the machinery around
its 10-acre waste processing facility to shred the waste which is stored in individual
bays.
Lee Storer, managing director
of Anglian, said: “We are delighted to take delivery of the new shredder which
will bolster the capabilities of our busy waste recycling division. Investment
in plant such as this ensures that Anglian maintains its position as the
region’s leading waste processing and metal recycling facility. Anglian is the
only company to shred scrap metal in Norfolk so we’re looking forward to really
putting the shredder through its paces, as we continue to increase the amount
of materials sent off for recycling and looping back into the circular
economy.”
To discuss your waste processing or recycling needs, get in touch with Anglian -www.angliandemo.co.uk
Despite being around for over 30 years, Tours for Christians had no online presence so they got in touch with the team at Tudor Lodge Consultants to help drive enquiries online through SEO (search engine optimisation).
Our task was to position the company asChristian Tourexperts and although they are based in London, to be able to reach out to all Christian communities thorughout the UK. They particularly wanted to grow their exposure for Israel tours whichremains a very popular destination for Christians as it isthe birthplace of Jesus, has countless holy and significant sites anda huge degree of natural beauty and culture tooffer.
From tours to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee and beyond, there is so much that Tours for Christians are able to offer. Working with well-renowned names in the Christian Tour industry means that they are able to offer some of the finest tours of Israel for Christians to be found anywhere.
What We have Done
Tours for Christians approached us with only a limited service to Israel. However, looking to expand their reach and appeal in the Christian market has meant that we have created for them a range of content and made many changes and improvements to their site to ensure they are found for services to Christians to Israel and otherwise.
We have added bespoke content; full of information for the Christian community and easy to read guides about the historical sites and tours you can make – which will make the sitea resource in its own right. These landing pages will make it easy for users to find information about the area and lead to potential enquiries.We have also approached a number of travel and religious websites and blogs to write about the tours on offer and in doing so, we generatenatural and highly relevant linksto the website (which boosts therankings!)
As well as adding videos, we have addedmaps and images to their website. This has increased user friendliness and makes the site more engaging and also holidaymakers to plan their trips accordingly.
Increasing the visibilityof the website has been key for this project. Since the start of our work on the site, Tours for Christians have seen their search engine rankings fly up. Now found on the first 2 pages for a number of industry searches, they are improving with every day.
The New Anglia Growth Hub has become the first and only organisation in the country to have secured a coveted business adviser accreditation – the equivalent of a blue flag in this sector.
The Level 7 Diploma in Professional Business and Enterprise Support is the equivalent of a Master’s degree on the qualification and credit framework scale and it means business owners across the two counties can feel safe in the knowledge that the support they are receiving has been rigorously examined and is of the highest quality available.
The award is governed by the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative (SFEDI), which sets the standard for business support services and is the exemplar standard for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
John Stenhouse who fronts the New Anglia Growth Hub, which is managed by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, explained how the fact that every single one of his business advisers had achieved Level 7 “was clear proof not only of their nine months of study and dedication, but their total commitment to always providing the best approach to advising businesses.”
“The Growth Hub will continue to have a major influence in helping our growing businesses access the right kind of financial and practical support”.
Small Business Minister Anna Soubry said: “Small businesses are the beating heart of our economy and this government continues to build the right environment for them to thrive.
“Growth Hubs have already helped thousands of businesses and, with the full network up and running, every registered business in England can access the expertise they need to succeed. The New Anglia Growth Hub’s business adviser accreditation will help entrepreneurs boost their businesses and create more jobs for people in the local area.”
SFEDI Chief Executive Ruth Lowbridge added: “The New Anglia Growth Hub are an exemplar of best practise in enterprise support. SFEDI research shows that businesses that engage in support are more resilient and more than twice as likely to experience business growth. This cannot be achieved without a quality and consistent approach to learning and skills development.”
Chris Starkie, Managing Director of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “The quantity of support offered by the New Anglia Growth Hub is there in black and white – over 20,000 hours of face to face advice to more than 5,000 businesses speaks for itself. This accreditation tells businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk they can also rely on the quality of support, and is testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team.”
A free appointment can be booked with a local Growth Hub adviser by calling 0300 333 6536 or email: growthhub@newanglia.co.uk