We’re delighted to bring together three brilliant, inspiring and thought provoking speakers for our final evening of Business Week. Hosted by Discover King’s Lynn (BID) this event aims to inspire and spark discussion about the future of our town centre.
Our three speakers come from very different backgrounds; Simon Ring is a successful local businessman whose company Ring Associates has doubled in size in the last 4 years.
Chris Scargill from Larking Gowen has some surprising statistics and insights into the value of tourism to our local economy and the formidable Wayne Hemingway will share his insights from his journey from fashion designer to placemaking and coastal regeneration.
This session starts at 5.30pm with drinks, before the main session commences at 6pm, followed a Q&A from 7.15pm.
This event is exclusively for ex, or still serving, military personnel interested in the energy industry as a career after coming out of the armed forces.
We have a number of ex-military speakers lined up to talk about their sector including Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind.
Why should you attend this event?
Ex-military speakers who will talk in language you understand
Networking opportunities with the speakers, other ex-military people working in the energy industry and those looking at the sector
Learn about what it is really like to work in the different energy sectors, and learn where the opportunities are for your skills
Speak to people who can translate your military jargon to civvy speak on your CV – one of the biggest barriers we are finding ex-military are facing at the moment when applying for jobs.
This event is FREE to attend.
If you are interested in attending, please CLICK HERE for more information and to register for a place.
Coleman Opticians are very proud to be sponsoring and supporting this fantastic new event in Norwich this coming February.
Grab your controller, dust off your blue shells and practice your floss, as this February 20th One Life Left-Norwich Gaming Cafe https://www.onelifeleft.net/ will be hosting a fun day of gaming tournaments in association with Break!
All profits from this event will be donated to the Break charity:
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Join us for our brain-teasing Annual Pure Norwich Charity Quiz 2019!
The Pure Norwich Charity Quiz brings together teams for a fun evening of playful rivalry and provides you with the opportunity to pit your wits against other local businesses to be crowned quiz champion! Can you take on last years winning team?
You can enter a team of 4 players and up to 3 teams per organisation. The cost is £40 per team which includes a jacket potato with a choice of toppings. A fully licensed bar is also available. The doors will open at 6.00pm with the quiz starting at 6.45pm
This year we are supporting Age UK Norfolk, the charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of life. Age UK provides services and support to inspire, enable and support older people. Money raised on the night will go towards providing life-enhancing services and vital support to people in later life.
We will once again be holding our annual raffle, with fantastic prizes being donated by local businesses. All proceeds from the quiz including the raffle will go to Age UK Norfolk, so don’t forget to bring along a raffle prize.
If you are approaching retirement you may be aware that there is a vast array of options available to you, as a result of the government’s pension freedom legislation. These financial decisions, coupled with making the transition from employment to retirement, may be quite daunting. Lovewell Blake Financial Planning is committed to helping you plan for the financial and emotional impact of retirement on yourself and your family. We are running a series of informal workshops at our Norwich office, which will cover a range of topics to provide useful and informative guidance on how to effectively manage the impact of retirement. Timings: 7.45 am arrival and light refreshments 8.00 am start 9.30 am finish We do hope you can join us.
Have you ever dreamt of ditching the day job and turning your passion for making into a profitable business?
As part of the Forum’s Norfolk Makers’ Festival, the Business & Intellectual Property Centre Norfolk have brought together a group of inspiring local business owners to share their stories and spill the beans on how they’ve created successful enterprises out of the crafts they love.
Our panellists use online platforms like Etsy as well as blogs and social media to build followings and strengthen their brands – making the most of their intellectual property. How did these makers set-up their businesses and what have they learnt along the way? What successes have they had and what did they wish they’d known when they first started?
This free evening talk will be compered by the Forum Trust’s Jayne Evans, the organiser of Norfolk Makers’ Festival and a keen crocheter and dressmaker herself. Guests in the audience are encouraged to ask questions.
We hope this event will inspire more makers to take the plunge, sharing the love of their craft – and their products – with a wider audience.
Panellists:
Stephanie Binks (Button and Loop children’s clothes)
Watch this space for more speakers as they’re confirmed!
This event has been organised by the Business & IP Centre Norfolk in partnership with Norfolk Makers’ Festival 2019. Tickets are free, but booking is essential.
Today, the team at Banham Zoo are proud to share the inspiring story of Mahiri, our much-loved 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe, who is now receiving daily respiratory support through a pioneering inhaler delivery system – the first ever used with a giraffe in the UK.
Mahiri, born in Osnabrück, Germany as part of an important European breeding programme, has lived with a chronic nasal condition for much of her life. Believed to be linked to an autoimmune disorder, this condition makes breathing through her nostrils difficult and causes persistent discomfort.
For the past three years, our dedicated animal care and veterinary teams have worked patiently, day after day, to gently train Mahiri to accept treatment voluntarily.
This extraordinary level of trust means Mahiri can now take part in her own healthcarecalmly and willingly, without the need for sedation or restraint – ensuring her comfort and dignity are always preserved.
Her new inhaler-based treatment builds on years of careful work with a nebuliser. Now, Mahiri receives precise doses of Salamol CFC-Free and Clenil Modulite 250 inhalers, specially adapted to suit her unique anatomy and clinical needs. This tailored approach opens her airways, reduces mucus build-up, and provides long-term support for her respiratory health.
“Giraffe as a species can be quite nervous of anything new, so introducing medical equipment takes enormous patience and trust-building. Our keepers adjusted daily routines and worked at Mahiri’s pace to help her feel comfortable. The fact that she now calmly accepts her inhaler is a real testament to the bond between her and her care team.” – Deborah Harris, Animal Manager at Banham Zoo
This achievement is more than a veterinary first – it is a reflection of the compassion, expertise, and commitment that our staff bring to every animal in our care. Mahiri’s journey not only improves her own quality of life, but also contributes to advancing knowledge in giraffe healthcare worldwide.
As a charity, ZSEA relies on the generosity of visitors, members, and supporters.
Withvyour continued support, we can build on successes like Mahiri’s, delivering world-class care for every animal at our zoos and contributing to the conservation of endangered species across the globe.
A big change starts small. To donate £4, text 4WILDLIFE to 70470.
Together, we can give animals like Mahiri the very best chance to thrive.
The Level 3 Award in Supporting Learners with Dyslexia is intended to provide continuous professional development (CPD) for both support and teaching staff who are responsible for facilitating the learning of children or young people with dyslexia.
The qualification enables learners to improve their knowledge and understanding of dyslexia, and equips them with the skills to support the learning of individuals with dyslexia.
Come and try live theatre for families and children this half term!
For nearly 40 years Norwich Puppet Theatre has offered the highest quality live and professional theatre experiences to delight and inspire children and families. We are an amazing niche – one of only 3 puppet theatres in England where you can see new and original shows and the best of touring companies. Our children’s workshops engage children in real hands on art and fun with lots of potential for taking the story further at home! Whether you have visited in your own childhood or always meant to come, we are sure you won’t be disappointed! Our programme for half term features Saturday 16th to Wednesday 20th February at 11am and 2:30pm Our brand new, very latest production of Hansel and Gretel with Goody and Storey, for everyone aged 3 and above Friday 22nd February at 11am and 2:30pm We present our much-loved show Thumbelina (ages 2+) Saturday 23rd February at 2:30pm Lyngo Theatre present Tom Thumb, for everyone aged 3 and above On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we offer you a special family event called Into the Woods for aged 3 and above which includes a performance of Hansel and Gretel and some immersive magical creative playtime. On Saturday, Thursday and Friday at 1030-1200, we also offer a 3 children’s workshops for children only aged 5 and above Check our website for most up to date details and book on-line at https://www.puppettheatre.co.uk/whats-on or call 01603 629921 For latest news Follow us on Twitter @Norwich_Puppet Like us on Facebook /NorwichPuppetTheatre Instagram @norwichpuppettheatre
Business Shaper Group and New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have announced the launch of 50 major new Business Roadshows, across Norfolk and Suffolk, from April – November, to benefit hundreds of companies, accessing grants and funding to help them grow.
The Roadshow takes place in Lowestoft at the 60+ Club on the 23rd April, and will help to highlight the wealth of grants, funding opportunities, free business support and training available to business owners as they prepare their organisations for the future.
“For a young business like AT Power, finding the right advice, support and funding to grow is difficult. Attending the Business Roadshow in December last year, we were able to understand all the different types of funding options, grants and support available to small businesses. We accessed a £3000 grant from the Manufacturing Advisory Service, which has helped us increase turnover by over by £75,000 in two months. We also have pipeline of business in excess of £600,000, all with the help and guidance of Business Shaper Group. I would strongly advise any business looking to grow in 2014, to attend the Business Roadshow”, said Andy Clifton managing director of AT Power.
EEEGR’s flagship Southern North Sea conference is the most important event for the energy sector in the East of England. Taking place over two days at the Norfolk Showground Arena in Norwich, SNS2019 will be the largest conference and exhibition EEEGR has ever delivered attracting upwards of 1200 delegates from across the industry and supply chain.
Key industry players will gather at this event to discuss and debate issues, network to make new business contacts and re-establish relationships with existing clients.
Come along and join us at this fascinating morning where Kate will present the science behind some of the issues that we women encounter during this phase of our lives.
We’ll cover topics such as sleep, weight, anxiety, libido and overcoming stress. You will take away your own 5-step plan to help you to feel good about yourself.
These mornings have been hugely popular – informative, fun and empowering – engage with like-minded women and believe in taking control!