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đ Location: Norfolk ShowgroundDereham Road, New Costessey, NR5 0TT
With over 150 exhibitors and 1,000+ attendees, B2B 2024 is one of the biggest highlights in Norfolk’s business calendar â a fantastic chance to connect with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers!
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Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. Understand the procedure and protocol of Chairing a successful meeting. Whether you are new to the role of Chairing or just want to polish up your existing skills, this half day course aims to give you the basic tools needed to understand your responsibilities as a Chairperson before, during and after a meeting and the role of others at meetings. Duration: Half-day course (9.30am – 12.30pm) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: No, only provided on full day courses. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content. Types and Purpose of Meetings Recent Experiences Chairing the Meeting Levels of Listening Preparing Questions Characters & Behaviours Dealing with Personalities Course price: ÂŁ37.00 – ÂŁ48.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck House, Norwich, NR6 5FA. This short course is for anyone starting-up or already running their own business who also has a working knowledge of spreadsheets. The course will show you how to record everything you need to meet the statutory requirements of HMRC using Excel spreadsheets. The documentation you need to keep and how to store it for easy retrieval will be explained. The submission of statutory returns will also be covered. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 4:00pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available, plus a copy of any records you currently keep. Lunch provided: For full day training courses a lunch with sandwich or salad, crisps and cake or fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content Register with HMRC as self-employed By telephone or post or online Self-Employed rules explained, Trading Year-end and Self-Assessment Tax Returns Spreadsheets for Income and Expenditure, Sales Invoices, Purchase Invoices and Statements, Customer and Supplier lists (ledgers) Bank Statements, Credit Card Statements, receipts for cash purchases and how to cross-reference these. Easy retrieval is important as HMRC may wish to inspect your records Equipment and materials you have already bought and will be used in your business Self-Assessment Tax Returns Course price: ÂŁ74.00 – ÂŁ96.00 For more information please call us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Injury collisions eliminated at high-risk location near Durham
Low-cost intervention uses thermal detection technology and solar power
A low-cost collision avoidance system installed by Norfolk-based road safety technology firm Westcotec has won this yearâs Highways âRoad Safety Scheme of the Yearâ. Implementation of the system at a high-risk junction in Durham has eliminated fatal and serious collisions, with not a single incident recorded in the past seven years.
Westcotecâs success was announced at the Highways Awards on Tuesday 24 September at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.
The firmâs technology was installed in 2017 on Trouts Lane, a well-used road located just north of Durham, following extensive research and consultation with Durham County Council. It was a high-risk location, with high levels of traffic heading to and from Lanchester Road Hospital.
In the six years leading up to 2017, 10 fatal and serious injury collisions were recorded at the junction. Since the technology was installed, this has dropped to zero.
The dynamic system only activates when there is a specific need. In this case, the presence of potentially conflicting traffic at the junction ahead (not visible to the driver approaching on Trouts Lane) triggers a roadside sign to illuminate and warn of the traffic on the junction.
At times when no conflicting traffic is present, the sign does not activate.
Westcotec sales director Olly Samways said: âWe are thrilled to have seen off a line-up of high-quality submissions to collect this prestigious award.
âThe Trouts Lane installation ranks as one of our most effective casualty reduction schemes. Since our technology was installed in 2017, the site has had no personal injury collisions, compared with 10 incidents in the six previous years.
âThe system only activates if there are turning vehicles ahead, so regular users of the road pay more attention. The risk of getting used to the warning is also greatly reduced. This is a far more effective method of warning drivers, as there is nothing for them to see and react to when the junction is clear ahead.
âThe low-cost technology works conveniently via thermal detection cameras and is solar powered, meaning there is no requirement to dig up the road at time of installation.
âWestcotec thrives on innovation, relishing the challenge of implementing cost-effective solutions that save lives. This award is sure to inspire and motivate us as we work with partners across the United Kingdom and beyond to reduce risk on the roads.â
UEA was awarded University of Sanctuary status in January 2018 in recognition of our offer to sanctuary seekers. UEA promotes a culture of inclusivity, respect and sanctuary through a broad range of schemes and activities, including scholarship programmes, education activities and events, and collaborations with local organisations and groups.
UEA is proud to be recognised as a University of Sanctuary, and is one of only a handful of universities in the UK and Ireland to receive the accolade to date. UEA staff and students have shown an ongoing commitment to increasing understanding of asylum and refugee concerns, and welcoming sanctuary seekers into our university community.
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This year has brought dramatic change to how we, and all businesses across the globe operate. Throughout the year we’ve continued to push forward, introducing new technologies to support ourselves and our clients through difficult times. To recognise the hard work and dedication of our team, we decided to enter the Norfolk Business Awards for the first time. We were incredibly excited to even be shortlisted. But to now be able to share that we are finalists in the Small and Medium Business category is a proud moment. “To be announced as a finalist for the Small and Medium Business Award really is one of the proudest moments of my time at Breakwater. The team have all worked so hard to make Breakwater the business that it is today, they are all so committed to excellence and so diligent in ensuring we meet the needs of our clients. The fact that we have made the final four out of forty something companies is just incredible as we know we are up against some amazing businesses. We are sad that because of COVID we don’t get to party, but that makes us more determined to keep going and to enter again next year so the team get to celebrate their success.” – John Gostling, Managing Director. We were also pleased to be shortlisted for the Customer Care Award. Although we did not make the final four, we can see the tough competition we had and feel proud to be recognised at that stage. The Norfolk Business Awards are hosted annually by the Eastern Daily Press (EDP). This year, the awards will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Although a ceremony is unable to go ahead, we look forward to seeing the results of each category announced on the EDP social media channels on Tuesday 24 November. Wish us luck! Breakwater IT Team.
In this episode â THE IMPACT OF HEALTH ANXIETY – Ellie takes us through a journey of severe Health Anxiety during a very wanted pregnancy and intrusive thoughts around it being her time for something to go wrong.
She shares how therapeutic interventions enabled her to enjoy her young twins and entire blended family at a time that could have been otherwise impacted by her Mental Health.
Lovell appoints new Land and Planning Director to build on growth plans across the region
Lovell has strengthened its team with the appointment of Land & Planning Director, Ian Reilly.
Ian has over 20 yearsâ experience in planning and development and will be responsible for securing new land and development opportunities for Lovell across East Anglia. Ianâs previous work includes Group Head of Planning at Allison Homes, Director of Planning at Lanpro, and various Local Authority roles throughout the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Ian said: âThis is a really fantastic opportunity to work with Lovell, with their excellent reputation, and to help them expand and grow across East Anglia. I will be responsible for sourcing land opportunities for new developments so that we can build more homes and help address the housing needs across the region. I will also have responsibility for ensuring that we achieve positive planning outcomes. Iâm really excited to help Lovell continue to succeed in the market, and work closely with our partners and stakeholders.â
Simon Medler, regional managing director for Lovell, said: “With over 20 yearsâ experience in the sector, and already having established relationships across the region, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge, connections and experience to Lovell. Iâm confident that Ian will play a key role in securing our future pipeline and I look forward to working closely with him to achieve our growth plans across the region.â
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. The QA Level 2 Award in CitizenAid (RQF) qualification has been developed for all members of the public who wish to learn valuable life-saving skills and techniques for use in the event of a shooting, stabbing, bombing or other deliberate incident. The QA Level 2 Award in citizenAID (RQF) is a regulated qualification designed to teach members of the public life-saving skills for use in the event of a deliberate multiple casualty incident. Based on the citizenAID Phone App, this 4 hour qualification will teach Learners how to react safely, pass on effective messages to the emergency services, prioritise the injured and give life-saving first aid in these extreme situations. Duration: 4 hour workshop – 9am start and approximately 1pm finish Equipment: Pens and note paper will be available. Before attending this course you will need to download the citizenAID app to your smartphone for use of the course. This can be downloaded from the Apple Store, Google Play store free of charge. Lunch provided: On half-day courses, light refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Please note that it is a requirement of the awarding body, that we need to see photographic proof of identity of each candidate before they can be entered into any assessments, for example, passport, driving licence, student union card or work pass. Course Content: Use the citizenAID app or pocket guide in an emergency Know what to do if there is an active shooter or knife attacker Know what to do if there is a bomb or suspect bomb Report the incident to the emergency services Triage multiple casualties Provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty Control life-threatening bleeding Handover a casualty to medical professionals Course price: ÂŁ49 per person. For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950 or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Greater Anglia is encouraging people to get out and explore Norfolk by train this month with a range of discounts.
To make it easier and even more convenient to travel by train, Greater Anglia has several great value fares available such as discounted Advance tickets, Ranger tickets, GroupSave, Duo and the Family & Friends Railcard.
You can save a small fortune on parking when you travel by train and avoid queues of traffic in the countyâs tourist hot spots.
Here are some of the events happening in Norfolk in October which are accessible by train:
Norwich Oktoberfest
On 11 and 12 October 2024 passengers can attend the largest Oktoberfest that Norwich has ever seen. At the Epic Studios in Norwich there will be the opportunity to taste a selection of authentic Bavarian beers served in steins, and the Bratwurst sausage both in the meat and vegan option. Moreover, music by NightTrain will be played. Tickets start from just ÂŁ10 plus booking fees. More information at https://epic-tv.com/events/
Underground Art Exhibition
From 3 to 6 October 2024, the Undercroft gallery is giving an opportunity to over 30 artists to exhibit their works. The event aims to provide a professional yet affordable platform for artists to sell their work. Over 30 artists will be participating, showcasing a wide variety of mediums including gouache, acrylic, lino print, mixed media, and even glass.
Gather friends and family together for an entertaining evening with a delicious 3 course dinner and a murder to resolve. On 25 and 26 October, the Maids Head Hotel will host a special Haloween Murder Mystery Dinner. Tickets are ÂŁ50 per person and guests are encouraged to book earl for what will be an entertaining evening filled with ghost stories and a Poirot Halloweâen mystery. More information at https://www.maidsheadhotel.co.uk/event/halloween-special-murder-mystery-dinner/
Greater Angliaâs Commercial and Customer Services Director, Martin Moran, said:
âTravelling by train is cheaper than you think, and with our price promise and no booking fees, you are guaranteed to get the lowest price when you book through our website.
âOur region has so much to offer and whether itâs a trip to the city or coast, shopping or sightseeing, we are giving people more money to spend on having a great time by helping them save money on their train fare.â
Greater Anglia also offers a range of Advance fares that offer customers savings of between 60 and 70% on the standard walk-up prices, plus 2FOR1 on entry to many top attractions in London and East Anglia.
The train operator also has a range of great value fares which are available all year round, including Duo, for two people travelling together, GroupSave for people travelling in a group of three or more, a special London evening out fare for those staying overnight in the capital and a Club 50 discount for those aged 50 and over.
For the best value fares, passengers should book in advance and the earlier customers book, the more they can save.
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