Aims to update and requalify existing first aiders to the required level of skill and knowledge in first aid, in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.
Course Venue
Open courses are held regularly at our training venues in Norwich, Norfolk and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Alternatively, courses can be arranged at your own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).
Syllabus
Introduction to first aid
Incident management and safety
The unconscious patient
Major illness: diabetes, heart attack, stroke
Fractures and dislocations
Head Injuries
Eye Injuries
Simple record keeping & first aid equipment
The legal framework for first and in the workplace
Basic life support
Use of AED
Control of bleeding and shock
Major Illness: epilepsy, allergic reactions
Burns and scolds
Poisons and harmful substances
Basic casualty handling
Knowledge and skills assessments
“2nd course with Norvic and still very good training – excellent”
“Would definitely recommend Norvic Training”
“I have been doing First Aid for 33 years and it was the best course I have been on.”
Commenting on the Conservative Party manifesto and the policies proposed, Dr Adam Marshall, Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce said:
“Companies across the UK will welcome Conservative policy proposals on fiscal discipline, low taxation, infrastructure projects, and support for enterprise and regional growth.
“A majority of the businesses we survey continue to support the Prime Minister’s ambition to re-cast Britain’s relationship with the EU, and to hold a referendum on the result.
“Raiding pensions savings, even to pay for a business priority like expanded access to childcare, will dismay entrepreneurs, for whom long-term rewards are often more important than short-term pay. Political intervention in regulated markets, such as rail fares, could have negative impacts on investment, as could proposals for new employment regulations around corporate volunteering.
“The housing crunch is a brake on business growth and employment in many parts of the UK. Yet the problem isn’t whether we’re selling enough houses, but whether we are building enough of them.”
This is event is now closed. Look at our events page for upcoming networking breakfasts. Come and join us for a morning of networking over breakfast in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, at Barnham Broom Hotel & Spa. Enjoy the relaxed venue and take the opportunity to catch up with existing contacts and make new ones alongside a full English breakfast and your choice of tea or coffee. John Dolan will be our speaker at the breakfast. John joins us from the ERSOU (Eastern Region Special Operations Unit) Counter Terrorist Police. John has worked with as a CTSA (Counter terrorism security adviser) for the past 9 years working in the field of counter terrorism both in the investigations and protective security arena. John asks “How could the business community cope with a terrorist incident? How prepared are you? What would you do if you were caught up in a terrorist incident? Would your business survive afterwards? How would your business and community react to action and affect of a terrorist incident?” This briefing will highlight the options and resources available for your businesses and the community to be better placed to mitigate the effects of an attack.
Creative Arts East will be our charity for the event and is an arts and community development charity, which focuses on engaging those communities, or their members, who face geographical, physical or other barriers to participating in the cultural life of their area.
Global lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters is arriving in Norfolk next year when it opens at Chantry Place in Norwich.
Spread across two floors in the former Carluccio’s unit on the upper ground floor overlooking Chantry Square, with additional space on the lower ground floor, the store will feature a well-curated mix of on-trend women’s and men’s clothes.
Paul McCarthy, general manager at Chantry Place, said: “Urban Outfitters has consistently been voted as the number one brand that our customers want at the Centre and this is hugely significant for Chantry Place and for Norwich to have such a leading global clothing and lifestyle brand investing with us. Urban Outfitters will strengthen the offering for on-trend men’s and women’s clothing, and compliments many of our other brands including Zara, H&M, Schuh and House of Fraser. This is just the latest, and not the last, in new brands coming to Chantry Place soon.”
Urban Outfitters is a lifestyle retailer dedicated to inspiring customers through a unique combination of product, creativity and cultural understanding. Founded in 1970 in a small space across the street from the University of Pennsylvania, Urban Outfitters now operates over 200 stores in the United States, Canada and Europe, offering experiential retail environments and a well-curated mix of on-trend women’s and men’s clothes, from dresses, denim and graphics to shoes, hats, and bags, as well as beauty, lingerie, swim and a collection of handpicked vintage clothing known as Urban Renewal. Urban Outfitters also stocks a UO Home collection and a Music & Tech collection.
The new store at Chantry Place is over 10,000 sq ft. The only other Urban Outfitters in East Anglia is in Cambridge.
Other recent additions to Chantry Place include Whistles, Phase Eight and Hobbs.
For more information on Chantry Place, visit www.ChantryPlace.co.uk or follow chantryplacenorwich on social media.
Since the last update, more than 40,000 homes and businesses can now receive high speed broadband services as a result of the BBfN programme. Around half of those services have been made available since the start of the year and the programme’s going well.
In the latest ‘batch’ to be announced, parts of Deopham, Filby, Haddiscoe, Herringby, Little Ellingham, Mautby, Morley St Botolph, Rockland All Saints, St Olaves, Stokesby, Thrigby and Wicklewood can now get better broadband. Many more areas will be added to the growing list of towns and villages in which services are available over the next few months. Keep up to date with the latest on: www.betterbroadbandnorfolk.co.uk.
To find out which areas will get better broadband next and to find out more information read the attached update document.
Aims to update and requalify existing first aiders to the required level of skill and knowledge in first aid, in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.
Course Venue
Open courses are held regularly at our training venues in Norwich, Norfolk and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Alternatively, courses can be arranged at your own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).
Syllabus
Introduction to first aid
Incident management and safety
The unconscious patient
Major illness: diabetes, heart attack, stroke
Fractures and dislocations
Head Injuries
Eye Injuries
Simple record keeping & first aid equipment
The legal framework for first and in the workplace
Basic life support
Use of AED
Control of bleeding and shock
Major Illness: epilepsy, allergic reactions
Burns and scolds
Poisons and harmful substances
Basic casualty handling
Knowledge and skills assessments
“2nd course with Norvic and still very good training – excellent”
“Would definitely recommend Norvic Training”
“I have been doing First Aid for 33 years and it was the best course I have been on.”
Photo – Guy Ransom, commercial director for Finn Geotherm with Jandré Smuts, Head of Estates at ZSEA in Tropical House.
The award-winning Banham Zoological Gardens in Norfolk is celebrating 10 years of keeping inhabitants warm in its Tropical House facility thanks to a renewable heating system installed by experts Finn Geotherm. The system is estimated to have saved around 170 tonnes of C02 during this time when compared to an oil boiler.
Set in 50 acres, Banham Zoological Gardens is run by the Zoological Society of East Anglia (ZSEA), a conservation and education charity. Tropical House is its South American inspired paradise, which is home to sloths, butterflies, birds and reptiles in a lush green enclosure with pathways and a waterfall. With the inhabitants used to living in temperatures of 25°C+, it is essential the building remains consistently warm.
For the past 10 years, Tropical House has been heated by a Dimplex LA TU 60 commercial air source heat pump specified and installed by Finn Geotherm. The heat pump’s fan unit is located just outside the building and works by taking energy from the air to heat water which is used for Tropical House’s underfloor heating and air distribution units mounted in the ceiling. The system is ideal for this kind of application as the heat pump runs in long cycles to maintain a steady temperature.
By installing this renewable energy heating system, ZSEA has been able to efficiently heat Tropical House all year round with a system which uses more than 70% less energy than an oil boiler. At the same time, as providing reduced heating bills, the system is also making a significant impact on reducing carbon emissions, having saved an estimated 170 tonnes of C02 since its installation when compared to an oil boiler – something that is a key part of ZSEA’s environmental strategy. The heat pump installation was awarded a National Energy Efficiency Award in 2013 as an early example of a ground-breaking renewable heating system. A new colourful storyboard has just been erected at Tropical House to explain to visitors how the system works.
Jandré Smuts, Head of Estates at ZSEA, said: “The Zoological Society of East Anglia is committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually strive to improve our energy efficiency. The heat pump fits in perfectly with our aims to minimise the consumption of electricity for producing heat and is a step towards reducing our carbon footprint. Finn Geotherm have provided us with an excellent system and great technical support over the last 10 years.”
Guy Ransom, commercial director for Finn Geotherm, said: “We are delighted to see that 10 years on, our heat pump installation is continuing to provide the ideal habitat required for Tropical House’s residents, during even the coldest winters. Over the past decade, Banham Zoo has not only made significant savings on its heating bills, but also saved a huge amount of carbon emissions by choosing a clean, green heat pump.”
Tropical House also boasts other eco-conscious systems including an irrigation system for the extensive planting provided by roof water collection tanks, triple glazed translucent roofing sheets to provide natural light whilst retaining the heat and an inbuilt thermostatically controlled roof venting system to provide natural cooling during the summer.
For more information on ground and air source heat pumps and details on Finn Geotherm, visit www.finn-geotherm.co.uk.
The last 2 Hour Tuesday of 2019!! We are asking everyone to attend to wear a Christmas Jumper or a Christmas related item to celebrate not just the Christmas Season but also the success this year has brought!
Early morning networking means hot coffee, pastries and an exciting way to start the day. Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, Swarm Apprenticeships and Solace Coaching are working together to deliver King’s Lynn’s friendliest, most rewarding and enjoyable networking.
Set your alarm and bring your business cards, we welcome all business types and sizes!
What’s the format?
Arrive at the King’s Lynn Town Hall foraround 07:30 and network with some coffee for 20-25 minutes, we will then listen to fifteen-minute talk and have some Q+A’s. We welcome everyone to stay for more coffee and conversations to develope new contacts.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Newbies are always welcome, whether it’s to our group or to networking in general.
Who’s behind it?
Harry Harris from Swarm Apprenticeships, Paul Ward from Solace Coaching and Nicole Risby from Norfolk Chambers of Commerce work collaboratively to bring this event to King’s Lynn.
Can I find out more?
If you’d like to talk at one of our events, please get in touch with Nicole Risby we are always looking for new speakers.
The Speaker:
Lucy Mowatt is the founder of Method Marketing, a content-marketing consultancy specialising in content strategy and creation. Over the course of her career, she has worked with both big-name brands and start-ups across the UK – and one common thread unites them all: successful content supports wider marketing and business goals.
In this presentation, Lucy will be exploring Why SMEs Need A Solid Content Strategy, providing practical tips on improving your content marketing along the way.
Norfolk County Council’s annual road surface dressing programme for 2015 starts today (Wednesday, 15 April) with gangs working in the Bradwell, Langham and east coastal areas.
Surface dressing is one of the best ways of extending the life of roads while contributing to safety by improving skid resistance and preventing potholes. The process involves laying a thin layer of bitumen and chippings on to the road, stopping water penetration and reducing the number of potholes caused by frost. This year’s planned programme is worth £9.2M.
This work takes place every year while the weather is warmer, with the holiday areas and main roads treated first. Where possible, work is planned away from busy roads during peak periods, but because it is fast-moving and may be suspended during bad weather, it is hard to give motorists early warning of where the crews will be working. The aim is to complete busier routes by the end of July.
People living along routes to be surface dressed will receive notification a day or two before the crews arrive. They will be asked not to park on the road on the day of the surfacing, or the following day when loose chippings will be swept up. They will have the chance to say what they think afterwards via the County Council’s website, or on a response card which will be delivered to a proportion of residents.
The County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused to local people and to motorists, who are asked to drive with care and consideration when work is taking place, and for a few days afterwards while the new surface settles. A 20mph speed limit is imposed during work and on freshly-laid surface dressing for safety reasons. The work will be carried out by Norfolk County Council’s Community & Environmental Services Dept and their contractors.
It’s Networking. Only better. And now sponsored by the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
Set your alarm, bring your business cards, and join us bright and early for one of King’s Lynn’s friendliest, most rewarding and enjoyable networking – see you there!
Everyone’s welcome – all types and sizes of business – Join us!
What’s the format?
Arrive at the King’s Lynn Town Hall foraround 07:30 and network for 20-25 minutes, after a fifteen-minute talk, back into the business lounge for another 20-25 minutes or so of networking. Many people choose to stay much longer and are more than welcome to continue chatting and developing new contacts.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Newbies are always welcome, whether it’s to our group or to networking in general.
If you’d like to talk at one of our events, get in touch, it’s a great opportunity to bring your message to our audience.
The Speaker:
Mark Miller from Beneve Ltd will be delivering a talk on climate change and business. Emphasisng on the opportunities to do more and conduct business profitably without making matters worse for ourselves.
A Norwich-based Account Manager is set to take a giant leap for a local charity, by plunging 13,000 feet out of a plane.
Carol Gavriks, Account Manager at legal technology firm Tiger Eye, will be undertaking a sky dive next month to raise funds for the company’s charity of the year – Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
The dive will take place on Friday 22nd July at Beccles Airfield. During the tandem skydive, Carol is set to reach speeds of over 120 miles per hour in this once in a lifetime thrill-seeking experience.
On the dive, Carol commented: “A tandem skydive has been on my bucket list for many years, and when the opportunity came to fundraise for this vital cause while completing my lifelong dream, I snapped up the opportunity.”
Norfolk and Waveney Mind was nominated as Tiger Eye’s charity of the year back in January. Whilst part of the Mind network, Norfolk and Waveney Mind are an independent charity who raise their own funds. The charity supports those within the community with their mental health and wellbeing from prevention support to crisis support, offering an extensive range of mental health services, along with associated training, advice, and information.
On the chosen charity, Carol added: “I first became aware of this wonderful charity when I needed support after giving birth to my daughter and was struggling with my mental health. I was very grateful to have my family members, friends and other professionals supporting me during that time. It made me think how I could return the favour to support others now and encourage them to talk to professionals, or have access to a charity like Norfolk and Waveney Mind, the local mental health charity that believes no one should have to face a mental health problem alone!”
Norfolk Chamber HR Forums are designed to inform and keep your business up-to-date with all the changes to employment law.
Keeping up with recent HR and legal updates is crucial for anyone in business.
Our experts from Birketts will provide you with an afternoon of in-depth knowledge essential to any business. Keeping up with recent HR and legal updates is crucial for anyone in business.
Suitable For
Delegates from all sectors of industry including:
• HR specialists
• Employment relations specialists
• Employee representatives
• MDs/CEOs
• Owners of small and medium sized businesses
This session will focus on Complying with Employee Subject Access Requests and Tribunal Disclosure in practice. Employees have the right to access information about personal data held by their employers. In this session Birketts will take you through the do’s and don’t’s of responding to employee subject access requests. These requests are often made as a precursor to going through the tribunal process so they will also discuss the practicalities of managing the requests as part of this. They’ll be able to answer any of your questions about tribunals and employee subject access requests.
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