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
As the sun set on a brilliant Bank Holiday Monday, the buzz of The Feed’s second annual Dog Show lingered in Norwich’s scenic Waterloo Park. It was more than just an ordinary day out with our furry friends; it celebrated community spirit, generosity, and the simple joy of seeing dogs at their best.
Pivotal, always eager to support initiatives that echo our commitment to community involvement, was proud to sponsor the “Best Paw Shake” category at this year’s event. Watching each dog put their best paw forward was entertaining and genuinely heartwarming. The excitement in the crowd was palpable as cheers and applause filled the park, showcasing the community’s enthusiasm and support for The Feed’s mission.
Speaking of missions, it’s worth noting why we were all there. The Feed, a remarkable charity based in Norwich, Norfolk, has been a beacon of hope for many. Through initiatives like their affordable café and various outreach programmes, they strive to combat poverty and support those in need within our community. Events like the Dog Show raise funds and awareness of their invaluable work.
Tait’s spirited companion, Bertie, participated in the “Best Coat” category. Despite not clinching the top spot (though he clearly deserved it with his glossy fur), the spirit of participation in support of a great cause made them both feel like winners. The event was flawlessly orchestrated, with The Feed’s café team serving delicious treats and ensuring both two-legged and four-legged attendees were well-fed.
A big shout-out to the judges—Ros, Sarah, Philip, Lucy, and myself—who had the challenge of choosing the winners among many delightful contestants. Our MC for the day, Elliot, did a fantastic job keeping everyone engaged and entertained. A special thanks go to Steve for lending his PA equipment and ensuring everyone could hear the proceedings.
Winners of Best in Show at The Feed’s Dog Show in Waterloo Park, Norwich
We were also thrilled to see such a diverse array of sponsors and stalls at the event, from Rock Solid Graphics & Print to Catton Grove Big Local and from Topdog Harnesses to Chester & Ralphie’s Pet Pantry. The Norwich Guide Dog Fundraising team was there, reminding us of the broader spectrum of canine contributions to human well-being.
As a sponsor and participant, Pivotal is proud to support The Feed and events like the Dog Show that highlight the power of community engagement. We believe that our involvement goes beyond just a single event; it’s about fostering a long-term partnership that helps strengthen our community and support those in need.
We invite you to support The Feed by visiting its café, volunteering, or participating in future events. Every little bit helps, and we can make a significant impact together.
Remember, it’s not just about the dogs—it’s about all of us coming together to help those in need. Here’s to many more fun, fur, and philanthropy events. Let’s keep the momentum going for the benefit of our furry friends and our entire community.
The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House and tulip growers Mark and Susanne Eves of Norfolk Tulips are celebrating the completion of the biggest and most successful Tulips for Tapping event in its four-year history.
The event which closed on Monday 29th April after a two week run, drew over 25,000 visitors to the Kings Lynn area who travelled from all over the UK to see the spectacle of 6.3 million tulips in bloom.
Every penny raised from the Tulips for Tapping event will go directly to the charity The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House to support vital end of life care to patients and their families. This year the event raised £322,294 which will pay for more than a month of care services for people across Norfolk.
The event is supported by more than 200 volunteers who have spent more than 2,500 hours helping in all aspects of the event from setting up, manning the event and packing away at the end. Without their help, this event would not have been able to run and continue to be such a success, raising vital funds for the Hospice.
Nicola Ellis, Chief Executive at The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House said:
“We were delighted to have the opportunity to partner with Norfolk Tulips to deliver this incredible event again this year and so grateful to Mark and Susanne Eves for their continued commitment to us. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the visitors who came from near and far to see the magnificent sight of the tulip fields.
“As a charity providing free end of life care and bereavement services to 4,500 people every year in Norfolk – both in our Hospice and in their homes – we are increasingly reliant on the income that events such as these raise. We need to raise more than £4 million each year to deliver our transformational services to patients and families. The past two years have been particularly challenging financially, so we were thrilled that Tulips for Tapping has once again been so successful!
“The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House would like to thank everyone who came to see the tulips and I would especially like to thank all the volunteers, Norfolk Tulips, Michael Rae and Roydon Hall Farms for making this fantastic event happen”.
Susanne Eves Director at Norfolk Tulips/PS & JE Ward Ltd said:
“We are continually amazed by the interest in our tulip crop and astounded by the amount of visitors we have received over the 10 day opening, and yet we still can’t keep up with visitor demand. We would not be able to open the fields without the considerable efforts of the Fundraising Team and all the volunteers that give their time to raise funds for this cause that is very much close to our hearts. It is a privilege to work with those people who help put the event together”.
The Tulips for Tapping event continues to grow each year, becoming one of the largest open air events in Norfolk and one of the largest charity events in the East of England.
The tulip fields are now closed and tulips can no longer be seen in the field. The Hospice is working closely with Norfolk Tulips and Roydon Hall Farms to bring this event back for another year. No dates will be available until April 2025.
For further information, please visit www.norfolkhospice.org.uk or contact The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House on 01485 601701.
An online panel will talk through the details of how apprenticeships work and how you can secure the benefits of them for your business. Our experts at Swarm Training will guide you through what you need to know to see if it is right for you business.
This will include topics such as the format of an apprenticeship, the funding rules, benefits of recruiting versus upskilling, ROI for the business, and there will also be input from an experienced employer who will talk through their experience with apprenticeships to give you a firsthand overview of what it’s like employing an apprentice, how they have supported them to learn, and how they have run the scheme to get the best out of it for their business.
Due to population rises, prime areas for TaxAssist Accountants shops have been released for new franchisees.
London has always been a major draw for people interested in taking on a TaxAssist Accountants franchise, with prime areas quickly snapped up. As populations and commuting footfall have risen over recent years, some franchise territories were not being fully utilised in all locations due to size. Through negotiations with existing franchisees, key areas have now been rescoped and released for new franchisees to purchase.
Seth Brown, Senior Manager, UK Recruitment explains: “We always receive a large number of enquiries from potential franchisees interested in taking a franchise in London, but once they are taken, territories do not get released again for many years, due to franchisees successfully building up substantial practices.
“I approached London franchisees to ask if there were any locations they weren’t operating in within their territories, which they would be happy to release, and I am pleased to report that a number of prime locations and territories are now available.
“I have tried to create the new territories in a structured way, so that they have clear identities for a new franchise to operate in, with plenty of good options for shop fronts.”
The locations which have been made available include:
• Earls Court and South Kensington • Chelsea Central & Battersea West • Part of Walthamstow • Whitechapel South • Bow If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities above, please contact Nikki Haythorne the UK Franchise Recruitment Manager on 0800 0188297.
We are specialists in business and individual wellbeing. We provide onsite consultancy, training and development, counselling and employee assistance.
Courses in mental health and wellbeing are available throughout the year.
Our training is delivered by qualified trainers and experts in mental health.
All courses take place at Sale Road in Norwich, and include refreshments and lunch.
All our courses are one-day courses, run from 09.30 until 15.30 and include a certificate for each attendee. Our one-day courses cost £115 per candidate.
For full descriptions of training course content and information about who should attend, see our website www.norwichmind.org.uk
If you want us to run a group training session at our site or at yours, get in touch for preferential rates.
Business in the Community has launched the largest ever workplace survey of race at work in the UK. The charity wants to hear from 10,000 ethnic minority and white employees to understand their experiences of race at work in the UK.
In the UK today, ethnic minorities are under-represented at every level of work. 13% of the population is from an ethnic minority background, but only 1 in 16 top management positions are held by an ethnic minority person. Ethnic minorities are also less likely to succeed in recruitment and less likely to be rated as top performers compared to white peers*. The race at work survey aims to gain better understanding of the issues around this under-representation of ethnic minorities in work, and is asking ethnic minority and white employees aged 16-64+ and currently in employment in the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) to share their experiences through the survey.
Sandra Kerr OBE, race equality director, Business in the Community said: “The reality is that the UK has a diverse population. By 2051, 1 in 5 of the population will be from an ethnic minority background. Evidence gathered to date shows that underlying cultures and processes may contribute to ethnic minorities not being treated equally in work. We want to hear the reality of race at work for today’s employees. The collective voice of 10,000 people sharing their experiences will mean we can move away from debate, straight into action.”
The survey is open from Monday 27 July 2015 until Sunday 13 September 2015 at www.raceatwork.org.uk, and is sponsored by BT, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide and Sainsbury’s.The findings of Business in the Community’s race at work survey will be released in November 2015.
British food processing equipment manufacturer Fabcon Food Systems has marked its fifth anniversary after growing internationally and securing contracts with over 100 customers.
Fabcon Food Systems was officially founded in September 2015 by industry expert Trevor Howard and food engineering specialist Andrew Peek – with the pair having worked together for several years on various global food processing contracts.
The firm, which is headquartered in Norwich, has since built a team of 25 specialists designing and supplying bespoke British-built fryers, distribution systems and seasoning lines to food manufacturers in over 20 countries and continents including the UK, mainland Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Africa.
They have also become well known for their energy-efficient batch and pellet fryer designs which, along with their product handling systems, have helped accelerate the Fabcon order book.
Trevor Howard, managing director of Fabcon Food Systems said: “To be celebrating our fifth anniversary is an incredibly proud moment not only for myself, but for the whole team here at Fabcon.
“We have worked incredibly hard behind the scenes to deliver the British-built machinery and systems manufacturers want, and to promote and market ourselves in every corner of the world.
“I am also delighted with our growth and how we have built our credentials with customers in the snacks, fresh, chilled, frozen, confectionary and pet food industries. That shows our machinery and track record has been noticed, is trusted, and can provide solutions for so many.
“We want to build on our successes over the next five years as we continue to maintain our reputation, expand further, and keep delivering designs which will help all food producers to operate efficiently and innovatively.”
In 2008, Fabcon was also recognised for its growth across several international markets by winning the International Expansion of the Year Award at the Barclays Entrepreneurs Awards.
We are specialists in business and individual wellbeing. We provide onsite consultancy, training and development, counselling and employee assistance.
Courses in mental health and wellbeing are available throughout the year.
Our training is delivered by qualified trainers and experts in mental health.
All courses take place at Sale Road in Norwich, and include refreshments and lunch.
All our courses are one-day courses, run from 09.30 until 15.30 and include a certificate for each attendee. Our one-day courses cost £115 per candidate.
For full descriptions of training course content and information about who should attend, see our website www.norwichmind.org.uk
If you want us to run a group training session at our site or at yours, get in touch for preferential rates.
We are specialists in business and individual wellbeing. We provide onsite consultancy, training and development, counselling and employee assistance.
Courses in mental health and wellbeing are available throughout the year.
Our training is delivered by qualified trainers and experts in mental health.
All courses take place at Sale Road in Norwich, and include refreshments and lunch.
All our courses are one-day courses, run from 09.30 until 15.30 and include a certificate for each attendee. Our one-day courses cost £115 per candidate.
For full descriptions of training course content and information about who should attend, see our website www.norwichmind.org.uk
If you want us to run a group training session at our site or at yours, get in touch for preferential rates.
New City Centre Meeting Room hire opportunities by Norwich City College.
New for 2024, Norwich City College is hiring out its meeting rooms at Norfolk House, located on Exchange Street.
There are a wide variety of room types from interview rooms/meeting rooms or larger training/seminar rooms. All equipped with fast Wi-Fi and high-quality IT resources.
Some of our rooms provide the ability to run hybrid meetings allowing users to live stream or record for a later date.
