WiBE is delighted to bring you “Skills for Success”, an event aimed at providing women who work in the business environment sector the skills to move up the career ladder. Our guest speaker is Bronia Szczygiel, founding partner at Aspire Leadership and a Chartered Engineer with more than 30 years’ experience.
The evening will kick off with some ‘Top Tips for Successful Networking’ followed by the opportunity to try out your new skills on like minded women over a glass of wine and canapés.Following on from some successful networking, Bronia will deliver an interactive presentation on the skills required to progress your career.
This event is beinghosted by Larking Gowen at their offices at King Street House, 15 Upper King Street, Norwich. A map and direction to the office is provided onLarking Gowen website.
The nearest car parking facilities can befound at St Andrews multi-storey car park, Duke Street, NR3 3AT or Monastery Court car park, Elm Hill, NR3 1HN.
This September, 23 employees from Norwich based Architectural practice, LSI Architects, will be taking on the National 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money for mental health charity Mind.
The National 3 Peaks Challenge is a fast-paced and physically challenging adventure that will see Team LSI Architects trek a total of 26 miles and climb a combined height of 3000m as they take on the three highest peaks within each of England, Wales and Scotland. The team are hoping to raise a combined total of £20,000.
At 978m Scafell Pike is the tallest mountain in England; Snowdon is the tallest in Wales at 1085m and Ben Nevis, at 1345m, is the tallest in Scotland and the tallest of the three mountains.
The team will set off from Glen Nevis, Scotland, at 5am on the 10th September to climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles. It will take approximately 6 hours to reach the summit where the team will be hoping for a clear day to enjoy views that can stretch for over 100 miles before a transfer over to the Lake District to climb Scafell Pike.
After a night time descent of Scafell Pike, there will be no time to hang around as another transfer will take the team to Snowdonia to complete the final leg of the challenge. A final push to climb Mount Snowdon can, weather permitting, be rewarded with some of the most extensive views in Britain, across four kingdoms, 24 counties, 29 lakes and 17 islands.
Ben Goode, CEO at LSI Architects said “LSI Architects have been working alongside Mind since 2016 to raise the profile of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and become a more open and supportive organisation.
“The National 3 Peaks is considered one of Britain’s toughest outdoor challenges and offers us a fantastic opportunity to show Mind our sincere appreciation for helping to make LSI Architects the best Employer in the UK for Workplace Wellbeing according to the latest Workplace Wellbeing Index.”
The team will be completing training walks in various locations across Norfolk as the challenge approached.
Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
For more information about Mind’s work or to find out how you can get involved in other ways, please go to: mind.org.uk
Link to the Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/team/LSIArchitects
Our July Networking Breakfast features Jonathan White of Ipatter/ Traded/ Chariti.org fame- shearing his top tips on looking good online
Breakfasts are informal, and buffetstyle with unlimited Tea & Coffee; places must be booked and places are £15 plus Vat – all profits are donated to the Norfolk & Waveney Prostate Support Group.
Speakers are tasked with sharing there knowledge- no hard sell permitted,
Find us @MillBreakfast & on Linked in The Mill Breakfast
The group meets at the Mill Cafe Bar nad Restaurant on Norwich Road Yaxham; events are hosted by the Mill team, Anna from Stevenson Consulting & The RedCat Team
Booking is essential – each event has sold out- and we are proud to be coming to the end of our second year!
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA Having an online presence for your organisation is a necessity as social media continues to grow, but how do you enhance your reputation & not ruin it? With statistics showing more than 53 percent of consumers say that they have decided against making a purchase after reading online recommendations, it’s important that you get it right. This course will improve your skills for using social media as a business communication tool, how to protect your reputation & what to do in a crisis. 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. 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 Effective use of Social Media for your business Summary of popular social media sites What not to do to keep your customers happy What to do and keep one step ahead of your competitors Case studies of Good/Bad social media Social media policies for employees Management tools for Social Media critical for effective time management Marketing plans Course price: £77.00 – £99.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Ginger Pickle is proud to announce that Emma Cooling, a digital marketing apprentice, has been awarded the prestigious Newcomer Award by the Norfolk Women’s Marketing Network (NWMN). This accolade recognises Emma’s outstanding contributions and growth in marketing over the past 11 months.
The NWMN is a supportive community for Norfolk-based women and non-binary marketers. Attendees of NWMN events share a common interest in marketing, a connection to Norfolk, and the ability to relate to or learn from the unique challenges faced due to their gender identity.
Emma expressed her surprise and delight at receiving the award, stating, “I was shocked and surprised to win, but I am very pleased with how far I’ve come in the last 11 months. This award isn’t just for me; it’s for all the women in the NWMN. I want to thank my team at Ginger Pickle for all their help and support.”
Sophie Urry, Marketing Manager at Ginger Pickle, shared her pride in Emma’s achievements, saying, “I am really proud of Emma and the progress she’s made since joining the company. Emma is an example to any young person looking to break into the marketing industry.”
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA Now the fastest growing social media platform, with a user base of hundreds of millions. Growth per month has been estimated to be in excess of 1,000% so it would be pointless to give you exact user figures as they will change dramatically by the time you read this. Twitter is a phenomenon and a powerful way to connect with potential clients, a bit like you would at a network event x 1000 A huge B2C platform and easily one of the fastest ways to give and get a #recommendation (more about #hashtags in the course) Using Twitter can connect you to new customers quickly, get you connected to the right people, promote your position as a thought leader in your industry and drive traffic to your website. This course is for you if you are a SME, Business Development Manager, Sales manager, Marketing Manager, whichever industry you’re in, and you are keen to utilise Twitter for your business to drive traffic and get results. Duration: Half-day course (9.30am – 12.30pm) Equipment: Pens and note paper will be available. Please bring any Twitter login details you may have. Lunch provided: Light Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. If you book on the afternoon WordPress session as well, a lunch of either a sandwich or salad with crisps and cake or fruit will be provided. Course Content How to build a Twitter Tribe Customer service on Twitter Thought leadership on Twitter #Hashtags why and what for Driving traffic via Twitter Photos and video on Twitter How to use Twitter trends Getting PR via Twitter Course price: From £38.50 to £49.50 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
A fast-paced, two-hour business seminar showing you how to use email marketing and explode your results.
Starts 9:30am, Monday 18th August 2014 – Drayton Old Lodge, Norwich, Norfolk
Standard Tickets – £69 Chamber Members Tickets – £29 – BOOK HERE NOW
You’ve probably realised that you’re missing a trick when it comes to email marketing.
Or perhaps you’ve already got started but not finding your results very inspiring?!
Maybe you’ve already enjoyed good results from email marketing and now you want to fine tune your campaigns?
In this PUSH to PLAY morning seminar Nial Adams will show you exactly what you need to know and do to get started with email marketing.
You’ll learn:
How to get people to Open your emails and Click!
How to use email as part of your Marketing Plan and Strategy
How to create email campaigns that engage and get profitable results
The one must-know tip for email marketing that can double your results
How to automate your email marketing and manage your list
How to use powerful tools and resources to make email marketing easy
For some businesspeople email marketing has been ineffective and hard to manage. Many still see email as a way to just stay in touch; however, significant new advances in email marketing technology have changed all this.
The smart business owners and managers are using this already, are you?!
“Since I’ve been using the new system I’ve been getting results that are 100-200% better than anything before” -Steve Wright – www.stevewrightphotography.co.uk
Why You Need To Use Email –
Email marketing is still rated as the most cost-effective way to get your message right under the nose of your target audience. Even more than this, it can deliver a number of ways to accelerate your business.
You just need to learn how to use it properly… this event will share expert tips with you!
Who Is This Training Event For?
Owners of Small & Medium Size Businesses, Organisations and Charities
Directors and Senior Managers responsible for marketing results
Those thinking seriously about starting a new business
Startup business owners wanting rapid growth and profits
Why You Should Attend –
You will see a demonstration of how powerful systems can help you run a campaign in the morning and start making sales in the afternoon.
You’ll also find out why most businesses that use email marketing currently are actually damaging their brand, losing out on simple ways to increase results and letting their profits end up in the pockets of their competition.
The Speaker –
Nial Adams, acclaimed marketing specialist and public speaker will be delivering this presentation and sharing his knowledge with you –
“This guy knows what he’s talking about and shares everything!” – Previous Seminar Delegate
Nial is Founder and Principal Tutor at The PUSH Academy for Business and is also Author of Make Marketing Work, the online marketing course for beginners.
Come and join us for some networking golf craziness at the Congo Rapids Norwich Family Golf centre on Thursday 11 September, 4.00pm – 8:00pm.
Open to everybody, especially non golfers!
We are looking for teams of four and this will be a fun informal event with lots of prizes for teams and individuals.
Cost per team (max four) is £80 with all money raised going to the Ashton KCJ Charitable Trust. To book either fill in the attached form or use our online booking system at www.ashtonkcj.co.uk/events
For energy recovery and gasification plants, annual shutdowns are more than just a scheduled pause in operations; they’re an essential opportunity to maintain, repair, and upgrade critical systems. But with so much activity compressed into a short timeframe, shutdowns can also present significant risks if not carefully managed.
The key to success? Planning. Done properly, it ensures safety, compliance, and efficiency, helping you minimise downtime and maximise performance once operations resume.
Why Planning Matters
A shutdown brings together multiple teams, contractors, and vendors, often all working on-site at the same time. Without a clear plan, there’s potential for confusion, delays, and safety hazards. Proper preparation ensures:
Worker safety – Hazards are identified and controlled before work begins.
Regulatory compliance – All activities align with HSE requirements.
Efficiency – Work packages are coordinated to reduce downtime.
Cost control – Unexpected delays and incidents are avoided.
Key Elements of a Safe & Successful Shutdown
1. Pre-Construction Planning
The groundwork for a successful turnaround starts months in advance. This includes defining scope, scheduling, and resource requirements, as well as identifying potential hazards and mitigation measures.
2. Vendor Package Reviews
Contractors and vendors play a major role during shutdowns. Reviewing vendor packages ensures that all third-party partners understand safety protocols, project timelines, and compliance requirements.
3. Induction Development
Every worker on-site needs to understand the safety rules and procedures. A robust induction programme sets the tone, making sure everyone knows the risks, controls, and expectations before work begins.
4. Health and Safety Management During the Shutdown
Even the best plans need active monitoring. Dedicated health and safety management during the shutdown period helps spot issues early, enforce compliance, and keep safety front of mind throughout the project.
The Value of Expert Support
Shutdowns are complex, and even small oversights can lead to costly consequences. By partnering with experienced safety professionals, businesses can:
Reduce downtime through streamlined processes
Ensure compliance goes beyond the minimum standard
Protect workers and contractors with proactive safety measures
Annual shutdowns are a vital part of maintaining the reliability and efficiency of energy recovery and gasification plants. But without proper planning, they can create more risks than rewards.
By investing in thorough preparation, from pre-construction to health and safety management, you can deliver a safe, compliant, and efficient turnaround that sets your operations up for long-term success.
Get in touch if you need health and safety support for your annual shutdown.
Aim; This qualification provides those who work within Catering businesses with the appropriate knowledge relating to the control of food ingredients and understanding of the process for ensuring that accurate ingredient information is available.
Objectives; – To understand the different roles in ensuring that food ingredients and allergens are effectively managed – To understand the characteristics of food allergies and food intolerances – To understand procedures relating to the accurate communication of ingredient information, from supplier to consumer – To understand hygiene considerations with regard to allergen and ingredient control – To understand procedures relating to the control of contamination and cross contamination of allergenic ingredients
Organisation
Duration; 1 day course
Exam/Assessment; There is no formal assessment for this course – A course book is completed which is marked by your tutor
Cost; £135+VAT includes, notes, refreshments, lunch & the assessment
Awarding Body; Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
Tutor; Sarah Daniels
Differentiation; Recommended understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene – ideally the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety taken within the last three years.
Audience; Those who are responsible for the purchase, delivery, production and serving food in the catering industry. The qualification is also suitable for Catering Business owners
Course location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA With 1Billion+ users Facebook is the most successful social media platform. Knowing that your business should be on Facebook and knowing what your business should be doing on Facebook are completely different. If you are one of the many businesses that are on Facebook but are unsure of how to generate leads, customers or money from it then this workshop is for you. Duration: Full-day course (9.30am – 4pm) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: On full day training courses a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content The Doʼs and Donʼts about creating your business brand on Facebook How it works the basics and the advanced Understanding what can be see and what can’t be seen Creating a community of potential customers, converting them into customers and retaining them Creating content that will engage people on Facebook Driving customers to your website using Facebook Generating leads via Facebook Facebook and where you stand legally Researching your competitors on Facebook Achieving your goals using Facebook Measuring your efforts Overview of Facebook advertising and its benefits What you will take away from this workshop? You will see clearly how Facebook can be used for your business You will be able to create a marketing strategy for Facebook You will know what to do to achieve maximum visibility You will gain knowledge and some practical experience of how to use Facebook for your business You’ll come away with plenty of ideas for content that will increase your customer base Format Practical > so please have your log in details Live demonstrations Session learning Course costs: £77.00 – £99.00 per person. For more details, please call Broadland Council Training on 01603 788950 or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk