Join us at our Garden Party, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on 20th June 2012 to be held in the garden of our Bury St Edmunds office, 87 Whiting Street.
It will be an informal and relaxed evening, with enjoyable music and conversation. You are welcome to spend the whole evening with us between 5.30 and 7.30 pm, or come and go as you wish.
Your business may be eligible for a grant of up to £10,000 to help with the costs of employing an apprentice.
Join us at the Apprenticeships Norfolk Open Day at the Duke’s Head Hotel in King’s Lynn to learn how apprenticeships could benefit your business, find out what funding there is available and speak to key organisations committed to supporting growing apprenticeships in Norfolk.
We look forward to seeing you on 31January, but if you would like to contact us before then about any aspect of apprenticeships please call 0344 800 8024 or visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/apprenticeships.
One of East Anglia’s proudest exports, 19 year old Harry Greene, playing guitar and saxophones, is currently performing in London with a 10-piece soul band, a hard-bop Quintet and most recently, at Pizza Express Jazz Club.
This is an opportunity to hear three of the UK’s brightest, young musicians ahead of their appearance at the London Jazz Festival later this year.
One of East Anglia’s proudest exports, 19 year old Harry Greene, playing guitar and saxophones, is currently performing in London with a 10-piece soul band, a hard-bop Quintet and most recently, at Pizza Express Jazz Club.
This is an opportunity to hear three of the UK’s brightest, young musicians ahead of their appearance at the London Jazz Festival later this year.
There has never been a better time for East England businesses to grow by trading overseas, and website sales are becoming an ever more important means for business growth, but what do you need to consider when seeking more sales through your website?
For example, did you know that 70% of world internet users search in languages other than English?
So if you are running an English based website you can take steps to become more visible.
Research by PayPal found an estimated 86.4 million of shoppers, from 29 countries surveyed, bought from the UK in the last 12 months. Products from the UK have proved particularly sought-after amongst Chinese shoppers, who made up a quarter of the estimated 86.4 million buyers over the past year.
Who should attend this event?
This event is intended for Business Owners or Managing Directors of businesses considering whether they should develop their website in order to start selling into overseas markets, or to increase sales from overseas.
How to develop your website strategy?
This event is being led by industry experts SocialB with experts from Integro Languages & Natwest who will help you to identify the strategic and practical issues you need to consider when developing your website strategy.
You will be introduced to the practical steps to use the web as a new, or growing channel for international sales, and will provide hands-on hints and tips on free tools and leading-edge web techniques to structure, design, and optimise your website for international visitors.
This course introduces candidates to substances, the risks, the controls available and outlines what to expect from a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment.
The course is designed for those who use substances hazardous to health at work and will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in their workplace.
This course is certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
This course is delivered at South Green Park, Mattishall and costs £55.00 +VAT per person.
For more information or to book a place, contact us on 01362 850983 or via our website atwww.poultec.co.uk
Aim; This qualification provides an introduction to all things health and safety; common hazards, basic precautions, and why these are in place.
Objectives;
*Understand roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
*Understand how risk assessments contribute to health and safety
*Understand how to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards
* Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace
Organisation
Duration; This course is delivered over 1 day. It is a classroom session.
Exam/Assessment; 30 question multiple choice exam. This is an Ofqual Accredited course.
Cost; £85 (VAT exempt) includes notes, refreshments, lunch 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 in any workplace; this is an ideal basis for health and safety induction.
This course is in partnership with Broadland Council Training Services (BCTS), 1 Ramirez Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, NR13 6GD. For more information on this course call BCTS on 0800 3891113.
Over the next few years all employers must automatically enrol their staff into an appropriate pension scheme. A report published today by Nest has foundthat fewer than half of employerswithless than 5000 employees have actually allocated a provider.
Our February seminar is aimed at businesses who would like to turn auto-enrolment into an investment rather than just another business cost.
We will be running two sessions on Friday 15th February. Eachwill last for approximately 90 minutes.
The morning session will include a light breakfast, registration at 845am for a 9am start.
The lunchtime session will include lunch, registration at 1215pm for a 1230pm start.
There is no charge but places are limited.
To find out more information about our seminar series and to bookyour place, please visit www.chadwicks.co.uk
Age UK Norwich has launched its second ‘Happy to Chat’ bench, strategically located within the serene grounds of Norwich Cathedral. This initiative, aimed at combating social isolation and loneliness, has been made possible through the generous support of The People Kit and Leathes Prior.
The launch event, held on Thursday 31st July, saw representatives from all three partnering organisations gather to celebrate this significant addition to the community. Speeches were delivered by The Very Revd Dr Andrew Braddock, Dean of Norwich Cathedral, Dan Skipper, Chief Executive Officer (Age UK Norwich), Mary McGivern (The People Kit), and Mike Barlow, Senior Partner (Leathes Prior), all of whom highlighted the profound importance of fostering connections and reducing isolation. Mary explained “Who would have thought sitting on a bench and having a chat with a stranger would make such a difference to their lives, but it really does. I’ve experienced first hand the positive effect these chats can have. Always remember the person sitting next to you may well have not spoken to anyone for days or in some cases weeks”.
Attendees included staff and volunteers from Age UK Norwich, members of Leathes Prior, and members of The People Kit, creating a warm and collaborative atmosphere.
The ‘Happy to Chat’ bench is a simple yet powerful concept. It features a prominent sign inviting passers-by to take a seat if they are open to a friendly conversation. In today’s fast-paced world, opportunities for spontaneous social interaction can be limited. These benches provide a welcoming space for individuals to connect, share a moment, and potentially brighten someone’s day, helping to foster a stronger, more connected community.
This particular ‘Happy to Chat’ bench holds a special significance as it is dedicated to the cherished memory of Dawn Lossau, an employee of Leathes Prior and a truly devoted volunteer for Age UK Norwich. Dawn’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of older people was profound and inspiring. Her volunteering journey began as a telephone befriender, part of a corporate partnership volunteering programme between Leathes Prior and Age UK Norwich. Having completed this initial programme, Dawn’s passion for connection led her to continue her telephone befriending independently, outside of her work commitments. She deeply loved the opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives, and it is this unwavering dedication that this bench commemorates. We sincerely hope that Dawn’s memory will encourage countless others to sit, engage in conversation, and in doing so, contribute to reducing social isolation within our community.
Mike Barlow, Senior Partner at Leathes Prior commented “We are incredibly proud to support this bench alongside Age UK Norwich and The People Kit and deeply moved that it honours our much-missed colleague and friend, Dawn Lossau. Dawn was a cherished part of the Leathes Prior family for 17 years, full of compassion, laughter, and warmth. She gave so much of herself to others, both through her work and her volunteer efforts.
This bench, inviting people to pause and connect, feels like the perfect tribute to someone who cared so deeply about making a difference. Dawn, and the colour she brought to the world, will remain forever in our hearts. We hope this simple space for conversation brings comfort, connection, and a bit of her spirit to all who pass by”
Dan Skipper, Chief Executive Officer of Age UK Norwich said, “We are incredibly grateful to The People Kit and Leathes Prior for their invaluable support in bringing this second ‘Happy to Chat’ bench to fruition. The concept of these benches is beautifully simple, yet its potential to combat loneliness is immense. To dedicate this bench to Dawn, a truly remarkable individual who embodied the spirit of connection and compassion, makes this launch even more meaningful. We hope it serves as a lasting tribute to her legacy and inspires many more conversations.”
Members of the public are encouraged to visit the new ‘Happy to Chat’ bench in the Norwich Cathedral grounds and embrace the opportunity for a friendly conversation.
If you are interested in having a ‘Happy to Chat’ bench in your local area in Norwich, please contact Age UK Norwich to discuss possibilities and how you can help bring more opportunities for connection to your community.
So many business people we meet love what they do, whether it be a developing a great product or delivering a first class service. But when we ask them how much they love the sales part of their business they often shudder, roll their eyes and go silent. But if we are great at doing what we do how much are we letting our clients and ourselves down if we don’t have a similar passion for selling our products and services?
If this is you then you must come to our next event we are running in conjunction with NatWest entitled “Ethical Selling Skills for Business Success”.
At this exciting event we will:
Show you that ethical selling is the way to a truly successful business
Destroy some key myths about Selling and Salespeople
Build your confidence to proudly represent your business to rapidly increase your business sales
Give you a simple 5-step process to instant sales success
Teach you to love objections and to deal with them effortlessly
Course Title; Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
Aim; This qualification provides those in managerial and supervisory positions with appropriate knowledge and understanding of health and safety hazards, controls, and their management. It is also suitable for those wishing to deliver CIEH health and safety qualifications as part of their training provision.
Objectives;
*Understand the meaning of ‘management of health and safety’
*Understand the structure of UK and European law, and to interpret these requirements
*Understand most workplace hazards, their control, and to design safe practices and procedures
*Develop monitoring and auditing programmes
*Liaise with enforcement officers
*Have sufficient technical knowledge to teach level 1 + 2 health and safety training (with appropriate training skills)
Organisation
Duration; 6 days course consisting of 5 days in the classroom and the 6th day for assessment
Exam/Assessment; Controlled assignment and examination. The course is accredited by Ofqual.
Cost; £595 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees
Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Tutor; Richard Mills or Sarah Daniels
Differentiation; Prior knowledge of health and safety is required: CIEH Level 3 Award in Health & Safety would be desirable. This is a challenging course; candidates require a moderate level of academic skills and ICT ability. Access to a computer, for assignment research, email, etc is strongly recommended.
Audience; This qualification is for business owners, managers and supervisors, who devise, implement and monitor a company’s health and safety, and for those who want to become trainers
For more information on this course please contact us on www.redcat.gb.com
Attleborough Town Hall – one of a series of five events co-hosted by Norfolk Charity BUILD and Norfolk County Council, bringing together social care service providers and their customers (ie people with disabilities, carers, family members) to help develop the new market where eligable personal budget holders, and those that fund their own care, can make informed choices about who provides accommodation, support, advice, as well as social, leisure and learning activities.
Open to the public, on a drop in basis with limited spaces left for service providers.