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HR Masterclass: Redundancy and restructure
Are you concerned about the impact the current political climate will have on your business in terms of staffing and structure? With the National Living Wage set to increase to at least £9 per hour by 2020, and the UK’s divorce from the EU approaching in 2019 now is the time to prepare your business for the impact. Join our HR Consultants, Gemma Chapman and Vicky Webber, for a HR Masterclass in redundancy and restructure, to help you plan for the future. Topics to be covered include: • reducing hours and short-time working • how to carry out a fair redundancy process • reorganising existing staff • redundancy payments • how to manage change effectively Timings: 7.45 am Registration and buffet breakfast 8.00 am Presentations 9.00 am Questions and answers 9.15 am Close Book your free place here
Lighthouse Safety now offering a guiding light of safety training in Norfolk
Lighthouse Safety are an established Health and Safety Training provider with an HQ in Kent.
Following a valued member of the training team relocating to Norfolk the decision was made to offer their first class training courses to this new location. Not only a beautiful place to live, Norfolk is emerging as an exciting enterprising community with a bright future, boasting a strong and diverse business base which is home to leading innovation centres and enterprises.
Lighthouse are offering courses that all businesses should have knowledge of including IOSH Managing Safely®, Qualsafe First Aid and NEBOSH Risk Assessment At Work.
Managing Safely®, the market-leading health and safety course for line managers, is tried, tested and trusted. Designed to provide all managers with the confidence and enthusiasm to apply knowledge to the workplace, this course is unlike any others as it covers all industries and will help you improve the safety awareness culture in your organisation, see your productivity increase and enhance your reputation within your supply chain by embedding safety and health across the whole organisation.
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid at work training, so Lighthouse’s Emergency First Aid course is an essential. It covers the key life saving skills to deal with the emergency injuries and illnesses that can occur in the workplace such as CPR, AED use, choking, recovery position and cuts and wound management.
Current courses are:
- IOSH Managing Safely®
- Qualsafe Emergency First Aid at Work
- Qualsafe First Aid at Work
- Qualsafe COSHH, Manual Handling and Fire Courses
- NEBOSH – Risk Assessment at Work
- NEBOSH Incident Investigation
Lighthouse deliver training in Norwich, King’s Lynn and Thetford in a relaxed learning environment. They have been classed as an ‘outstanding’ training provider, won awards for customer service and achieve fantastic pass rates, so why not contact them today on 01634 260 631 to enquire about a course or visit https://www.lighthousesafety.co.uk/training-courses-2/norfolk-training-courses/ to book
Don’t miss out – Prepare your business for Low Carbon Retrofit Opportunity
You are invited to attend thistotally FREE2 day conference and workshop event, guiding you through the highs, lows and learning points of the UK’s first ERDF Low Carbon Retrofit Project
Retrofit Conference – Thursday November 15th / Follow Up Workshop – Tuesday November 27th
Broadland Housing Group invite you to attend our Conference and Workshop Events to : •Learn how to manage and deliver a Low Carbon Retrofit across different housing types. •Understand the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of ‘Whole House Retrofit’ to meet Carbon Reduction Targets. •Gain awareness of the current gaps within the local supply chain. •Explore the solutions we used on some hard to treat homes. •Learn how we applied Passivhaus principles.
Click here to find out more about our speakers, conference agenda and reserve your free place
Breaking Zoo News: Panda-monium! Banham Zoo Celebrates the Birth of Two Red Panda Cubs
Banham Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of twin red panda cubs – an exciting achievement for the zoo and a significant step forward in conservation efforts for this endangered species.
The adorable cubs were born on 22nd June 2025 to proud parents Jasper and Lushan (affectionately known as Lu).
Red pandas are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with wild populations declining due to deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and poaching. It is estimated that fewer than 2,500 remain in the wild.
As part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme (EEP), and following a breeding recommendation, we were pleased to welcome Lu just over a year ago from West Midlands Safari Park to join our male, Jasper.
Banham Zoo continues to play a vital role in securing the future of these beautiful animals through active participation in conservation breeding programmes, with the invaluable support of both the EEP and the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA).
Providing the highest standards of expert care and spacious, naturalistic living conditions, our dedicated team ensures the well-being and development of the red pandas, creating an environment where both adults and cubs can thrive.
“Welcoming a new litter of red panda cubs is a truly special moment for everyone at Banham Zoo,” said Deborah Harris, Animal Manager. “Lu is proving to be an incredible first-time mum, showing great care and dedication to her little ones. These births represent a significant step forward in conserving this endangered species, and we’re proud to contribute to their survival through the European Endangered Species Programme.”
The arrival of the red panda cubs perfectly coincides with the summer holiday season, making it an ideal time to visit Banham Zoo, support vital conservation efforts, and enjoy a memorable family day out.
Although the cubs are likely to stay in their nesting den for a few more weeks, visitors may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them venturing out later this summer.
Interested in Studying for a Master’s degree?
University of East Anglia Postgraduate Open Day.
UEA will be holding an Open Day on 23 January to highlight postgraduate study opportunities and the wide range of scholarships available for courses starting in September 2013.
The Open Day will give you the chance to find out more about full-time and part-time Master’s and Research Degree opportunities, including courses designed to deepen your existing subject knowledge or enable conversion to a different subject area.
UEA also offers professional postgraduate courses, such as the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies* designed to allow non-law graduates to convert to a law path, pre-registration MSc courses in Occupational and Physiotherapy and PGCE Primary and Secondary Teacher Training Programmes.
The Open Day sessions takes place on Wednesday 23 January, from 2.00pm – 5.00pm and repeated 5.00pm – 8.00pm. There will be the opportunity to attend subject specific talks delivered by academics from schools across the University and to take a tour of our beautiful award-winning campus.
To see the programme of events or to register for the Open Day please visit www.uea.ac.uk/pgopenday.
* please note, the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies will only be presented in the 5-8pm session.
Help us swim the Channel and help Norfolk people with disabilities – without leaving Norwich
As we enter the Christmas period, we all know that we will end up eating and drinking more than we should, and we all know that come January, we will have to start thinking about “getting fit”.
Norfolk’s BUILD Charity are this week launching a swimming challenge aimed at people like you, who can manage just a few lengths, or a gentle half mile, or those who are an endurance swimmer looking to push themselves in the new year.
In August last year, Security industry professional John Creek took on the amazing challenge of a double channel swim between England and France and back again. A feat achieved by less than 50 people in history.
The beneficiaries of the sponsored challenge were people in Norfolk with disabilities who rely on the social, leisure and learning activity programme provided by Norfolk’s BUILD Charity, to reduce their social isolation and low self-esteem.
John’s swim got off to a good start, after nearly two years of training but fatigue and multiple stings by jellyfish in the English Channel meant that he had to abandon the return journey once he had completed a single crossing in 17 hours and 45 minutes. Indeed, the day after John’s attempt, a swimmer died making a similar bid.
On Saturday 4th February, John will return to the water, but this time the warmer, calmer and jellyfish free waters of the UEA Sportspark in Norwich, to join with those who shared his disappointment at not completing his challenge, as part of a bid by people with disabilities and their supporters to come together with John to complete the missing 21 miles, 32km or 1,280 lengths of the 25m pool.
The BUILD Charity, which in 2017 will be celebrating its 50th anniversary is looking for teams from Norfolk businesses, schools, clubs and organisations to join John and “Team BUILD” by taking responsibility for completing some of those 1,280 lengths of the pool to complete the Double Channel Challenge.
“The Sportspark are delighted to be able to support this fantastic event and help John and BUILD Charity complete such a mammoth sporting challenge by staging the event at the regions premier sporting facility” – Liam Playford, Aquatics Manager
How to get involved
Swimmers will be able to register as individuals or as teams of 4 people and will be allocated one of the 60 single, or multiple “swim-slots” of 30 minutes’ duration between 14.00 and 20.00 on Saturday 4th February 2017.
Each swimmer will make a £5 personal donation to the BUILD Charity as part of their registration process, and will be allocated a paper or web-based sponsorship form to collect support from their friends, colleagues and supporters. In return, each swimmer will get a certificate showing the number of metres they swam as part of the Channel Challenge and the gratification that their efforts will have made a difference to the lives of people with disabilities in Norfolk as all money raised will be used to support social, leisure and learning opportunities.
Corporate, club or organisation teams can compete for a special trophy, being awarded to the tem whose swimmers complete the most lengths, so they can get the year off to a start with real bragging rights.
Initial registration can be done by e mailing volunteer@buildcharity.co.uk to request a registration form, and on receipt of the form and fee, a link to a personalised paper, or web-based site to start fundraising.
For additional information:
James Kearns – The BUILD Charity 01603 618029 volunteer@buildcharity.co.uk
The BUILD Charity www.buildcharity.co.uk
BUILD is a Norfolk based, independent registered charity,providing social, leisure, and learning opportunitiesfor people with disabilities.
Football Nights with… Roy Hodgson
Football Nights with…Roy Hodgson, 16th November 2012
Delia’s Canary Catering are delighted to welcome England Manager, Roy Hodgson for one special evening at Carrow Road.
This is your chance to attend our first ever ‘Football Nights’ event at Carrow Road and enjoy an evening with the England Manager. Following a three-course dinner you can put your questions to Roy and learn more about the man who took charge of the Three Lions in the lead up to Euro 2012 and his mission to qualify England for the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
Multilingual Roy has managed teams from around the world and you can find out more about his experiences managing at international level with England, Switzerland and Finland along with his impressive Club management CV at Malmo, Copenhagen, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool and Inter Milan.
For those of you who want to get a little bit closer to the man himself we are offering a limited number of VIP tickets which include a pre-dinner drinks reception and the very best seats for dinner.
Where? In the Norfolk Lounge from 7.15pm, dinner in the Top of the Terrace from 8pm. Pre-dinner drinks for VIP guests, from 6.30pm in the Norfolk Lounge. How much? £95 VIP tickets, £75 standard tickets.
Please call 01603 2187004 to book tickets.
Football Nights at Carrow Road with…Roy Hodgson Menu
Potted Crab from Cromer
Boeuf Bourguignon Beef steak slowly braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and shallots Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Buttered Leeks and Carrots
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Pecan Sauce
Coffee with Chocolate Coffee Beans
Please note that this menu is subject to change. Vegetarian option available.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety REFRESHER
Course Title; Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering or Manufacturing REFRESHER
Aim; This qualification is to update and refresh your original Level 2 Food Safety Objectives;
*Understand the main Food safety hazards (what can harm the consumer?)
*How to safely store and handle food, to prevent contamination
*Understand the different chill temperature controls
*Understand the basic concepts of cooking, hot holding and reheating
*Define cleaning and disinfection, why it is such an important issue and how it is achieved.
*How to identify, prevent and control pests
*Understand the basic principles of the design and construction of food premises and equipment
*State key legal requirements
Organisation
Duration; This course is delivered over half a day. It is a classroom session.
Exam/Assessment; 30 mark multiple choice exam: This is an Ofqual Accredited course.
Cost; £54 VAT exempt includes, notes, refreshments and the assessment & certification fees. Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
Tutor; Richard Mills and Sarah Daniels
Differentiation; None-just enthusiasm
Audience; Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared cooked or handled.
Customer Feedback; “just a note to say a very big thank you for being so kind to help …Without you my new business venture would have been a disaster from the start, so thank you very much” Billy Bird
The next course takes place on Wednesday 16th January 2013 but if that is too soon we also have a course on Wednesday 24th April 2013.
These courses is in partnership with Broadland Council Training Services (BCTS). For more information please contact BCTS on; 1 Ramirez Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, NR13 6GD or call BCTS on 0800 3891113
NorDev Breakfast with Clive Lewis MP
Clive Lewis MP will lead a general discussion about what the tech scene needs in Norwich to grow, employ more people and provide opportunities for young people from non-traditional backgrounds.
Parking:Free parking is available at the Maids Head, but make sure you give your car registration number to reception before you leave so as not to be charged.
Making a Success of Succession
Your most important sale…
Join us on 14th June, for a discussion with leading business succession experts to discover how to maximise the value in your business.
For most owners, selling their business represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to realise the value of a lifetime’s work. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion that will include:
- Who will buy my business? Building a business someone will want
- Maximising sale value
- Business valuation techniques
- Tax efficient extraction
- Funding options and deal structures
The session will be introduced by Richard Ross. We are delighted to be joined by Mark Garner. Mark is a corporate finance professional who has been lead adviser on around 250 deals. Unusually he has also acquired, developed and sold on businesses in his own right so he speaks from first-hand experience.
When : Wednesday June 14th 2017
Session at: 8.15am and 12.15pm
Location: The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7TJ
Duration: 2 hours
Refreshments will be available. There is no charge for the Masterclass but you may like to consider a donation of £20 to Action for Children.
Making a Success of Succession
Your most important sale…
Join us on 14th June, for a discussion with leading business succession experts to discover how to maximise the value in your business.
For most owners, selling their business represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to realise the value of a lifetime’s work. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion that will include:
- Who will buy my business? Building a business someone will want
- Maximising sale value
- Business valuation techniques
- Tax efficient extraction
- Funding options and deal structures
The session will be introduced by Richard Ross. We are delighted to be joined by Mark Garner. Mark is a corporate finance professional who has been lead adviser on around 250 deals. Unusually he has also acquired, developed and sold on businesses in his own right so he speaks from first-hand experience.
When : Wednesday June 14th 2017
Session at: 8.15am and 12.15pm
Location: The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7TJ
Duration: 2 hours
Refreshments will be available. There is no charge for the Masterclass but you may like to consider a donation of £20 to Action for Children.