We are back at the Norfolk Show following a successful first year in 2018!
You’ll find us on stand 82 on Third Drive, close to the Dereham Gate entrance. Pop by and say hello as we’ll have two days of activities planned throughout the show, some involving local food and drink suppliers!
Join us either morning of the show for a business networking breakfast, or come for an afternoon tipple at our gin hour with Bullards Gin. We’ll also be planning some of our classic networking activities and a netwalking experience around the show to meet some of our members.
This year we’ll also be holding an exclusive evening event on the Wednesday evening, 6-7:30pm with informal networking, garden games, drinks and local food from The Feed. Please RSVP here if you would like to attend this.
We’ll also be working on something really exciting in our marquee that we want you to get involved in – Norfolk’s Voice! Our new digital platform is coming soon and we want you to come create exciting content with us at the show ready for its launch.
Come and find out more about what we do and how we can support you and your business, as well as meeting other local businesses all in our marquee.
Tickets for the show can be purchased on the Norfolk Show website, click the book now button to secure yours today. Once inside the show, you can visit us for free all day!
If you’re a Chamber Member, you can get 10% off two day and one day adult tickets to the show – email us or call 01603 625977 to get the code!
See our schedule of activities below:
Wednesday 26Thursday 27 08:00 – Gates Open 08:00 – Gates Open 09:00 – Networking Breakfast 09:00 – Networking Breakfast 11:00 – Networking Games 11:00 – Networking Games 14:00 – Gin Hour with Bullards 14:00 – Gin Hour with Bullards 15:00 – Netwalking around the Show 15:00 – Netwalking around the Show 18:00 – 19:30 – Evening Celebration 16:00 – Gates Close 22:00 – Gates Close
Train drivers’ union ASLEF has announced another strike date for its Greater Anglia members –Saturday 23 July.
While talks will continue to try to resolve the strike, Greater Anglia is warning passengers of widespread disruption should the strike go ahead.
This will be the third strike day by ASLEF’s Greater Anglia train drivers. During the last strike, on Saturday 2 July, the company could not run over 90 per cent of its services.
Greater Anglia Managing Director Jamie Burles said: “We hope this dispute can be resolved and the strike action proposed for 23 July cancelled, but in the meantime we want to give our customers as much notice as possible that there will be disruption if the strike does go ahead.
“We are making arrangements and drawing up timetables in case the action does take place, and we will keep our customers updated.
“If there is a strike, our advice to customers will be to avoid travelling on our trains. With drivers on strike, we can only run minimal services and just on limited routes and between limited hours too for most of those routes.
“We are aware that many customers will have plans to travel – it’s the first weekend of the school holidays and the weekend of the Latitude Festival. We’re genuinely sorry if this strike disrupts people’s plans.”
On Saturday 2 July, there were no services between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street, nor on any branch lines or regional routes.
There were severely reduced services between Norwich, Colchester, Southend Victoria and Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street, with far fewer trains than usual.
Full information including timetables, how to refund or change tickets and first and last train times will be available on the Greater Anglia website as soon as it becomes available.
Aims to provide delegates with the required level of training, skills and knowledge in First Aid, and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Suitable For
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
“Good course with refreshing content. Great value for money.”
“The use of video clips really helped. The course was a good pace and the content was made interesting. It’s the most enjoyable First Aid course I have attended in 20 years.”
Businesses who make the leap into international markets are reaping the rewards, according to an international trade survey being published today (Tuesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
The results show that the majority of current exporters (59%) recorded sales growth in 2014, despite stagnation in the Eurozone and the appreciation of sterling. Furthermore, a third of exporters (34%) had to expand their production capacity last year to cope with demand from international markets, compared to only 3% that reduced capacity.
Despite the rewards on offer to all firms, it’s the long-established international players that are getting most of the benefits. Of the exporters that responded to the survey, the majority (61%) have been trading internationally for more than 10 years, compared to only 6% who have been exporting for up to two years.
Firms considering exporting suggested that greater access to overseas distributors and partners, and increased funding and support, would encourage them to seek out international markets.
BCC Director General, John Longworth said “we must redouble our efforts to grow a pipeline of new exporting companies that the UK economy so desperately needs”.
Key findings from the survey:
More businesses need to join the ‘export game’
The majority of the exporters (61%) surveyed have been trading internationally for more than 10 years, while new exporters (0-2 years) account for only 6% of the sample.
89% of businesses have ambitions to grow domestically, however fewer than half of firms (44%) have ambitions to grow internationally.
Exporters stand to reap the rewards as they tackle additional markets
The majority of exporting firms (59%) reported an increase in sales in the past 12 months, compared to 18% who said sales have fallen.
A third of exporters (34%) had to expand their production capacity last year to cope with demand from international markets.
Firms face challenges when trying to export
The most influential factor when considering exporting is the ease of finding customers, agents and distributors, according to the majority of firms (77%).
Increased funding (26%) and access to overseas agents and distributors (20%) are identified as key factors that would encourage non-exporting businesses to export for the first time.
Almost six out of ten (59%) non-exporters say they do not have the right product or service for export.
Commenting on the findings, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said:
“Firms willing to explore international markets reap the rewards on offer. It is encouraging to see some businesses exporting for the first time. But we need to redouble our efforts to grow the pipeline of new exporting companies and help more of our existing exporters to break into new markets. Together this will drive up our export performance and rebalance the UK economy.
“A long-term partnership between government and business can bring about a revolution in exports, encouraging more businesses to export for the first time and those already exporting to go further. We must make it easier for companies to consider trading internationally. By making exporting a bigger part of our business culture, we can build our collective appetite to trade. Increasing funding and improving market access for potential exporters will go a long way towards removing the perceived barriers for non-exporters, many of whom could be selling their wares overseas.
“As the election debate rages, Britain’s political parties have failed to set out how they will address the export challenge – and achieve the ambitious growth targets that the Prime Minister set out for 2020. Businesspeople want to work with the next government to implement ambitious plans that help Britain recapture its reputation as a premier trading nation. Only then will we eliminate the UK’s stubborn trade deficit – and unlock future economic growth.”
The BCC’s Business Manifesto: A Business Plan for Britain has proposed a number of measures to assist first-time exporters, and to help existing exporters target new international markets:
Continue to develop a world-class, global business-to-business network of British Chambers and business groups- linking British firms with customers and opportunities for growth in the fastest-growing overseas markets.
Continue work to bring UK Export Finance up to par with the world’s best export finance agencies – ensuring UK businesses can access finance needed to seal deals in markets around the world.
Reform the UK’s passport and visa system – to allow overseas British business people and their foreign counterparts to conduct trade activity with ease, boosting Britain’s export performance.
Make foreign language learning compulsory from age seven to 16 – supporting more young people to ‘think global’, and acquire the knowledge and skills that are highly valued by Britain’s exporters.
The A47 at Postwick will be closed again this coming weekend (Friday 8 May to Monday 11 May) for the final stage in lifting bridge beams into place. Diversions will be as on previous weekend closures.*
Both carriageways of the A47 will close at 8pm tomorrow, Friday 8 May, opening no later than 6am on Monday 11 May. A series of overnight closures (details below) will follow, but these will be less disruptive.
This weekend, theA47 will re-open sooner than 6am on Mondayif possible, but the amount of work required is more than on the two weekend closures in April.
Postwick Park & Ride will again be closed. The nearest alternative is Harford Park & Ride.
As on previous weekends, the diversions will be via the junction slip-roads and the new business park access roads. There may be delays on the diversion routes when beams are being moved into position for lifting into place.
If it is not possible to complete the work by 6am on Monday, work will be halted in time to allow the A47 to reopen on schedule, and will resume the following weekend (15 May to 18 May) under another A47closure. If this is necessary it will be well publicised next week.
If all goes well and the beam lifts are complete this coming weekend (8-11 May), there will be no weekend closure on the 15-18 May.
However, there will still be the need for a series of Monday to Thursday overnight closures, starting on Monday night (11 May) and continuing for around four weeks (no closure on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 May). These closures will be from 8pm, with the road reopening as soon as possible, but no later than 6am the following morning.
Vehicles will use the same diversions as at the weekend, but this is unlikely to cause significant delays because of the low levels of overnighttraffic.
Later this month there willbe a change to thetraffic management arrangements on the westbound’off’ slip road, where traffic from the Great Yarmouth direction leaves the A47 for Thorpe St Andrew, Broadland Business Park, Postwick Park & Ride and the north and east of Norwich (including Norwich International Airport). The change will be at the site of the Oaks Lane roundabout to allow the north side of the roundabout to be constructed.
*Click here for diversion plans or go to norfolk.gov.uk/Postwickfor further background, including links to A47 closure information.
To help you celebrate the event and to encourage you to join in, we are really happy to invite you join us from 10am to 12.30pm for this unique opportunity at the wonderful Barnham Broom Hotel. Arrive at 10.00am for tea, coffee and pastries. 10.30am listen to Karen Woodrow, Head of Golf at Barnham Broom sharing her knowledge and experiences with you from her time in Golf.
11.15am Allan Hemsley, one of Barnham Broom’s very experienced Golf Pro’s will take you out on to the course to show you how it is done! Then it is your chance to have a go at hitting some balls out in the sunshine!
The event will close at 12.30pm
We hope to see you there!
*If you would like to stay for lunch the Sports Bar will be open, anyone wishing to book a table in advance should contact Sarah Jones.
Bookings for this event have now closed. For availability please email hello@norfolkchamber.co.uk or call 01603 625977
Norfolk County Council has just released their latest update on Norfolk’s infrastructure. The update highlights the A47 corridor and the proposed plans for the improvements announced in the Autumn Statement; the latest on the NDR, progress on the Postwick Hub; and the Better Bus Area.
The report also gives information on the Cycle City Ambition Project, further improvements on the rail networkand the Better Broadband for Norfolk project.
Come and join us for a free evening of informal networking, drinks and food after work with our hosts Virgin Money Lounge in Norwich.
You will be in good company with members of Norfolk Chambers of Commerce in attendance, also feel free to bring along a guest.
Hear from Virgin Money on the importance of community in the work they do. Virgin Money Lounges are the perfect example of the community feel, as they have been designed exclusively as places for customers and their guests to relax and unwind.
Spaces are limited for this event, be quick to book to not miss out.
This event form part of the ‘Be in Good Company’ event series where members can host events or throw open their doors to the business community.
Rail commuters in East Anglia can now buy flexi season tickets on ticket machines across the Greater Anglia network.
The flexi season ticket is a bundle of 8 day passes for a specific journey between two stations to be used in 28 days. The tickets can be used at any time within the 28-day period.
Customers can buy another flexi season ticket within the 28 days if they use up their eight passes.
And now customers can buy them quickly and easily by using Greater Anglia’s self-serve ticket machines, making it quicker and easier to commute at a time convenient to them.
Anyone who needs help using the ticket machine can press the ticket assistance help button on the machine to be connected to ticket office staff in Norwich who will guide the customer on the machine.
Flexi seasons can be bought on any Greater Anglia ticket machine outside of the London oyster area.
These tickets are also still available from the ticket office or to buy online from the Greater Anglia website.
Flexi season tickets must be loaded on to a Smart card, which is more durable than a paper ticket and quicker and easier to use at the ticket gates.
They are cheaper than buying anytime day return tickets on the day of travel and passengers can claim a refund on the dates not used, and they can cancel at any time.
Martin Moran, Greater Anglia’s Commercial, Customer Services and Train Presentation Director, said: “The pandemic has seen many people’s travel patterns change. We know our customers are spending part of their working week in the office and at home, and the flexi season helps them save money on their commute.
“Since its launch last summer, the flexi season ticket has been incredibly popular with our customers and we’re pleased they can now buy it from our ticket machines, which are quick and easy to use.”
This one day course is a must have qualification for all employees in the Food and Hospitality sector and will enable delegates to:
*Take personal responsibility for food safety procedures *Keep themselves clean and hygienic *Receive and store food safely * Prepare, cook and hold food safely *Assessing and evaluating the learning
The subjects covered are:
1. Food safety hazards; what can harm the consumer? 2. Safe food storage; food handling & cross contamination 3. Temperature control; refrigeration and chilling 4. Cooking, hot holding and reheating 5. Cleaning and disinfection 6. Pest control 7. Food premises and equipment 8. Legislation
Prerequisites: None-just enthusiasm (but basic spoken English/ literacy does help)
Duration: One day training programme (09:00-16:30)
Cost: £88+VAT includes examination fees and lunch
Course Tutor: Mitchell Vale is a registered Food Safety and Health & Safety Trainer with Highfield Awarding Body of Compliance. Mitchell is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. The RedCat Partnership have been providing food safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and nationally for over 19 years.
For more information about this course please contact Mitchell on 01603 473732 or mitchell@redcatpartnership.co.uk
Greg is Head Coach of British Para Table Tennis and a performance coach. He believes that the best performers rely on their gut when it matters, whether that’s on a track, field or in business. But this only works if you know yourself!
They discuss how you can learn to focus on yourself, and understand what makes you tick, and how knowing your strengths, triggers and blind spots will help you perform under pressure, and nurture positive personal relationships.
Greg deep dives into the process of performing under pressure – a tactical approach, physical preparation, and how we can’t ignore how we operate under stress, as this can negate any technical ability.
They also look at constraint based learning; how to adapt efficiently to cope with context; and how to harness positive and empowering relationships, particularly at work.
Greg lets us in on what it really takes to ‘make it’ at Olympic-level sport, and what he has learnt from the inspiring journeys of the Paralympic athletes he has worked with. He also discusses his work in trying to dispel the stigma behind the Paralympics, and how we can all learn from what it really takes for coaches to train the top level.
On behalf of Bev and Floyd, we are pleased to invite you to enjoy some after work nibbles and relax with a glass of wine, while Flomotion take you on a journey of discovery, exploring inspirational workplace trends for 2019 – focusing on people and place.
Since their launch Flomotion have been focused on revolutionising our workplace wellbeing, they call it an holistic MOVEment for change.
By helping us embrace sit-stand active working, they collaborate with businesses and individuals offering ergonomic office solutions, furniture – desks and seating that helps to improve posture, increase energy levels and raise productivity.
Flomotion champion long-term health by reducing stress and back related problems that sedentary working causes, in order to create an environment where workers can thrive! A recent development in their business is the launching of an interior design service, that helps businesses to create inspiring, flexible, agile workspaces.
The focus here is on colour, lighting, biophillic design, art and acoustics. A happy, healthy and creative workplace enriches lives as well as businesses. It’s crucial in attracting and keeping talented, enthusiastic individuals who are the backbone of a businesses success. There will also be short talks by health and wellbeing specialists, sharing their knowledge and giving insights into their particular areas of expertise, including Pilates, Qigong, Posture and back pain.