Calling all University of East Anglia Marketing & Design students! We’ve just posted a job on UEA Career Central, looking for a young, budding Content Creator to join our Marketing Team in a support role. Job Title: Marketing support (content creator) Based at: Norwich Site Reports to: Commercial manager Role Profile The Teknomek brand is pivotal to our business success, we have strong brand values and a clear value proposition that underpin all our marketing communications. We have had UEA students working with us that have an equal passion for marketing, the part time role and hours are designed to fit in with studying, with their work with us supporting their career aspirations. Working with our marketing team, you will support the content creation for our integrated marketing communications plan. The role will primarily be a mix of · Video production – from filming to editing and publishing across different channels · Using photoshop to create images for use across social media, email marketing and web Skills and Knowledge · A passion for marketing! We are only interested in employing students we want a career in marketing · Knowledge and interest in Photoshop / Illustrator / Indesign – we can teach you · Ability to work competently within a marketing environment · Reliable and sound project management of tasks assigned to you Duties and Responsibilities · Video production · Image creation · General marketing administration duties · Any other duties reasonably required to successfully and efficiently carry out this role Hours of work · 6 hours /week, based at our office (NR3 2BD) during normal office hours · Scope for overtime Image provided by Teknomek
77 Howes Percival lawyers mentioned in 2023 guide for standout contributions to their practices The 2023 edition of The Legal 500 – the authoritative guide to the UK’s leading law firms – has recommended Howes Percival for 23 different legal specialisms and awarded the firm top tier ranking for 10. The guide, which is based on independent research, interviews and feedback from clients about the service they receive from firms and lawyers, also recognises the UK’s leading lawyers – 77 Howes Percival lawyers received specific mentions in this year’s directory. Howes Percival has achieved top tier rankings for:
Corporate and Commercial
Dispute Resolution – Commercial Litigation
Dispute Resolution – Debt Recovery
Finance – Insolvency and Corporate Recovery
Human Resources – Employment
Private Client – Tax, Trusts and Probate
Real Estate – Commercial Property
Real Estate – Environment & Planning
Real Estate – Property litigation
Intellectual Property
12 further Howes Percival specialisms are recommended in the guide; Agriculture and Estates, Banking and Finance, Charities and Not for Profit, Construction, Contentious Trusts and Probate, Family, Licensing, Public Sector, IT and Telecoms, Media and Entertainment, Health and Safety, and Social Housing. The Legal 500 highlights individuals who have received constant praise from their clients for continued excellence. 23 Howes Percival lawyers are recognised by the legal directory as ‘leading individuals’, with 9 Partners achieving ‘Hall of Fame’ status – Paula Bailey (Employment), Steven Beach (Commercial Property), Geraint Davies (Litigation and Insolvency), Gerald Couldrake (Corporate and Commercial), Tessa Haskey (Commercial Property), Michaela Henson (Commercial Property), Graham Irons (Employment), Catherine Scott (Agriculture and Estates) and Matthew Talbot (Intellectual Property). Howes Percival’s clients range from individuals and families to global businesses and government departments. Over the last 12 months the firm has seen its market share increase across all of its UK offices and has invested in a nationwide expansion programme, with close to 100 new recruits appointed in that period. Commenting on the firm’s rankings Howes Percival’s chairman, Geraint Davies said; “I’m delighted with this set of rankings and recommendations, which recognise our core strengths and reflect the ongoing investment we’ve made in our people and their development in recent years. We have expanded our expertise across all of our service lines and are committed to growing and investing in each of our locations. Howes Percival’s culture and the calibre of work we undertake allow us to attract top talent which, alongside our commitment to our training programme creates an unbeatable team.” Image provided by Howes Percival
Above: One of the campaign graphics. Greater Anglia is supporting a new campaign aimed at helping people with disabilities travel on trains more easily. The Department for Transport has launched ‘It’s everyone’s journey’ – an advertising campaign to highlight how everyone can play a part in making public transport inclusive. At present too many disabled people say that they don’t feel confident using public transport and 1 in 4 say that negative attitudes from other passengers prevent them from travelling. The Department for Transport’s new campaign aims to show other passengers the impact their unconscious behaviour can have on disabled passengers and encourages them to make small changes to their habits when travelling, such as: • Be prepared to give up a priority seat • Be prepared to help each other • Be patient with each other • Don’t charge through busy platforms • Respect all accessible toilet users Rebecca Richardson, Greater Anglia’s Accessibilty Manager, said, “Public transport is at the heart of how we all live our lives, helping us get to work, school or college, healthcare appointments and social events. “At Greater Anglia we want public transport to be truly inclusive and disabled people to be able to travel as confidently as other passengers. “We’re working hard to ensure that everyone can have an enjoyable journey with us. “This campaign also reminds us all of the need to be compassionate and courteous and we are very happy to support it.” Greater Anglia is working to make its trains and stations more accessible, with its fleet of new trains more accessible by design with level boarding, large wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets on every train, the introduction of virtual online station tours to help with journey planning and confidence, Accessibility & Inclusion training for staff, and upgrades to improve access at stations and car parks across the network. More information about the campaign can be found at gov.uk/everyonesjourney #ItsEveryonesJourney
Above: People’s Parking logo Credit: peoplesparking.org Greater Anglia rail station car parks, managed by NCP, have received People’s Parking accreditations. The awards have been given for 12 stations on the train operator’s network – Attleborough, Audley End, Billericay, Broxbourne, Cambridge, Cambridge North, Hatfield Peverel, Ingatestone, Kelvedon, Marks Tey, Rayleigh and Wickford. The accreditations mean that the car parks demonstrate good signage and pedestrian routes, are well lit, clean and well-managed, well-located and have a range of payment options available. People’s Parking accreditations also aim to highlight car parks which have facilities for disabled people, parents with children, cyclists and motorcyclists, people who drive electric vehicles, those who drive light commercial vehicles/camper vans, and those who drive wheelchair accessible vehicles. Greater Anglia’s Asset Management Director, Simone Bailey, said, “Over the last few years we have invested millions in upgrading our car parks to ensure they offer accessible, convenient parking for our customers. This has included increasing capacity, resurfacing, re-lining, accessibility improvements and the introduction of ANPR and easier ways to pay.” “We know customers who drive to stations want to be able to park as quickly and easily as possible, which is why we’re committed to improving parking across the Greater Anglia network. “We are delighted with these accreditations which demonstrate that, in partnership with NCP, we have made great strides in this area.” In order to achieve an accreditation, car parks must meet the following criteria: Safely lit – Car parks must be to a specified luminance to ensure the car park is bright and people can see where they are going. Clean – Graffiti must be removed within a reasonable time scale and litter removed regularly. Safe pedestrian access – People should be able to move easily between the parking facilities and amenities. Good signage – Signage must be provided to identify entrances and exits, directions to lifts, stairwells, payment machines or meters and clear signposting from the car park entrance directing people to the location of specialist bays e.g. disabled or parent and child. Designated bays enforced – It is essential that where different bays are reserved for different groups of people, only those people park in them. Helen Dolphin MBE, Director of People’s Parking, who is also a quadruple amputee and disability campaigner, said: “I am thrilled that NCP has achieved so many People’s Parking accreditations as it demonstrates their commitment to improving their car parks for everyone. “Although many of their car parks had facilities for different customers they were not necessarily at our required standard, and it has taken a lot of hard work to get them People’s Parking ready. In some cases this has meant re-painting bays and installing new equipment. “As well as putting their car parks into my scheme I’ve also helped train NCP staff in disability equality, and I have no doubt that their customers will benefit from this increased awareness.” Greater Anglia and NCP are working to achieve the accreditation for more station car parks in the future. For more information see peoplesparking.org Above: Attleborough car park Credit: Greater Anglia
Small Grant Scheme (SGS) This is a grant primarily for the use to facilitate the growth of a business. You may apply for a grant of up to 20% of the total cost of your proposed project. It is a discretionary grant i.e. not guaranteed. The minimum grant value is £1,000 i.e. total project value £5,000. Maximum grant £25k (£125k project) This is defined as a grant to support growth projects so they must demonstrate:
Growth and expansion of the business
Introduction of a product or service that is new to the business
Show a measurable improvement in productivity
Show a measurable improvement in efficiency
Creation of new jobs (only along with one or more of the above)
https://newanglia.co.uk/grant/small-grant-scheme/Growth Through Innovation (GTI) This is for R&D for external consultancy. Companies can apply for £1,000 – £25,000 grants to help towards the purchase of instruments and equipment, software and licences, engagement/secondment of specialist researchers and technicians, Intellectual Property costs, materials and consultancy. Please note, grants are awarded on a discretionary basis and are subject to eligibility checks and approval. You may apply for a grant of up to 50% of the total cost of your proposed project. https://newanglia.co.uk/grant/growth-through-innovation-fund/Business Transition to Net Zero (BTTNZ)
Businesses can come forward to apply for grants between £25,000 and £100,000. The maximum grant intervention through the programme will be up to 20% of eligible capital costs, up to a maximum of £100,000, whichever is the lesser. To be awarded the minimum of £25,000, the total project costs must be at least £125,000.
Your project must be ready to proceed immediately and be fully completed by 31/3/2023 and you must check with your proposed suppliers that this is achievable. Support Provided Typical projects to be supported will be an innovative or research and development project focused on clean growth / net zero including:
Energy efficient plant and machinery
On-shoring of product manufacturing and supply chains to increase efficiencies
Development of new technology or innovation and productivity improvements
Reducing methane, nitrogen oxide and other greenhouse gases/particulate emissions
Innovative R&D projects focussed on clean growth and/or net zero
Cluster applications will be considered and applicants will be encouraged to work to support others within their business or sector community and their supply chain.
Reed Wellbeing have launched an NHS Health Check Service exclusively for Norfolk Employers, helping local companies improve employee health – for free! The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of overall health for people aged 40-74 and takes 20-30 minutes to complete. Specially trained Health Check Practitioners will do some basic tests and complete a questionnaire with participants, before giving tailored advice and signposting to help them reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. The service is fully funded by Norfolk County Council, meaning that we can deliver health checks to your employees, at their place of work, free of charge. We will also provide any employees that are not eligible for a health check with access to a wide range of resources to help understand and improve their health. The first workplace health checks at the James Paget Hospital and Haven Holiday Park have been very successful – with other charities, public and private organisations on board later in the year. Interested in health checks at your workplace? Visit the new Employer Page on our website or see the attached brochure for more details. Image – property of Reed Wellbeing
Proudly uniting with East Anglian businesses to show support for Wealth & Grace Mind Norfolk and Waveney state 1 in 4 people experience at least 1 mental health diagnosable problem. With ongoing challenges to our daily lives, the importance of mental fitness and the need for accessible support is now greater than ever. In response to this, Chatsbrook Finance have shown their commitment to promoting the importance of mental health in the local area by supporting Wealth & Grace, an exciting new company with a mission to disrupt the existing mental health space by promoting the importance of ‘Mental Wealth’ – the balance of mental, physical and financial fitness. Founded by Norfolk-based entrepreneur and former psychiatrist, Dr. Lucy Davey, Wealth & Grace aims to help people of all ages, backgrounds and income brackets achieve a better level of mental, physical and financial fitness, bringing greater stability to all aspects of their lives. “Wealth & Grace draws upon the expertise and experience of all involved through mental-fitness-campaign projects and educational courses. Many of our projects will be based on an “engage-to-earn” model, which we have found to be a great way for users to improve their mental wellbeing using a fun, engaging reward system. By carrying out simple tasks, people can improve their mental, physical and financial wellbeing and enrich themselves in the process,” explains Dr. Davey ‘Mental Wealth’ focuses on the three core concepts of Mental, Physical and Financial fitness with the aim to find a balance across all three elements:
Mental fitness: Devising a range of mental health courses, ‘tools’ and activities to improve people’s overall mental wellbeing, increasing daily productivity and positivity.
Physical Fitness: Encouraging physical fitness activities and projects that energise and incentivise because physical fitness is one of the ways to improve mental well-being.
Financial Fitness: Supporting sustainable goals with a focus on passive income opportunities.
Wealth & Grace founder Dr. Davey, is a medically trained, former mental health doctor (Psychiatrist) who, through her own professional and personal experiences of the current mental health services, decided she needed to do something to implement change in the industry. Dr. Davey hopes that Wealth & Grace will enable more people to talk openly and freely about their health and wealth without any fear of judgement. “Mental Wealth should never be a taboo subject’,” she adds. Commenting on the new initiative, Adrian Brooks from Chatsbrook Finance said ‘We are dedicated to supporting our clients striving to reach their passions as well as understanding a need for balance across their daily lives. We are proud to be supporting Wealth & Grace in their mission to promote mental, financial and physical well-being in their mission to gain awareness in these key areas for optimal ‘mental wealth’ Chatsbrook will be joining Dr. Davey at an exclusive launch event due to take place on 29th September at Royal Norwich. The event will bring together a variety of local supporting partners to enjoy a night of panel discussions, live music and canapes. For more information visit www.wealthandgrace.com.
A Greater Anglia train. Credit: Greater Anglia Football fans are being warned that last trains will depart before the final whistle of some matches due to rail strikes called for the next two Saturdays – with another strike also planned for Wednesday next week. People travelling to London to take part in the London Marathon on Sunday 2 October could also be affected by the strikes which have a knock-on effect into the early part of the following day. Members of the train drivers’ union ASLEF are striking on Saturday 1 and Wednesday 5 October. RMT union members, including Greater Anglia’s conductors, train cleaners and station staff and Network Rail’s signallers and maintenance teams are striking on Saturdays 1 and 8 October. Greater Anglia services will be severely disrupted, with the company only able to run a fraction of its services and no services at all running on regional or branch lines. The company is advising people, including football fans and students going by train to school or college, to avoid travelling on its trains on strike days as services will be severely disrupted. Football fans should make alternative arrangements because many matches will not finish before last trains have departed. Teams playing on one or both of the next two Saturdays include all of East Anglia’s biggest teams: Norwich City, Ipswich Town, Cambridge United, Peterborough United and Colchester United, as well as Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham and Arsenal. People travelling to London for the London Marathon on Sunday 2 October should check before they travel – as first trains to London will not start until 7/7.30am as a result of the 24-hour strike on Saturday. On ASLEF strike days, Greater Anglia is unable to run any services from Cambridge to Liverpool Street, while on RMT strike days operating hours are restricted to 7.30am to 6.30pm due to Network Rail’s signallers also being on strike. Services on each of the strike days are different, depending on which union is on strike. Saturday 1 October – RMT and ASLEF
No services between Cambridge and Liverpool Street or on regional/branch lines
Reduced service of one train per hour between Norwich, Colchester and Southend Victoria and Liverpool Street and on Stansted Express service from 7.30am, with all last trains completing their journey by 6.30pm.
Wednesday 5 October – ASLEF
No services between Cambridge and Liverpool Street or on regional/branch lines
Reduced service of one train per hour between Norwich, Colchester and Southend Victoria and Liverpool Street and on the Stansted Express (between Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street) but starting earlier and finishing later than on the other two strike days
Saturday 8 October – RMT
No services on regional/branch lines
Reduced service of one train per hour between Norwich, Colchester and Cambridge and Liverpool Street from 7.30am, with all last trains completing their journey by 6.30pm
Reduced service of two trains per hour between Southend Victoria and Liverpool Street and on the Stansted Express from 7.30am, with all last trains completing their journey by 6.30pm
On Saturday 1 and Saturday 8 October, due to engineering work, there is a rail replacement bus service between Colchester and Ingatestone connecting with the heavily reduced train service. There will be no rail replacement buses to replace trains not running due to the strike. Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia managing director said: “We are very sorry that once again our customers will be disrupted by strikes, which this time will affect football fans and some people from our region competing in the London Marathon, as well as school or college students, commuters and business travellers. “We’re only able to run a fraction of our usual services, so our advice again is to avoid using our trains on strike days. “The rail industry is working hard to resolve these disputes and talks will continue with ASLEF and RMT in an effort to avert the strikes.” Anyone who has pre-booked tickets to travel on strike days can change them, use them to travel on either the day before or up to two days later, or apply for a refund by going back to their original retailer. Passenger assistance will be available as usual for all trains which are running. Anyone requiring assistance who cannot avoid travelling by train on strike days should plan their journey and book assistance in advance if possible. Strike day timetables are now available for the strike on Saturday 1 October. Greater Anglia is currently finalising details of the other strike day timetables and will publish them on its website when are they are ready along with first and last train times. Further information is available from greateranglia.co.uk/strikes and the company’s social media, which will be updated as details are finalised. Other train companies affected by strikes on all days are Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry Trains, LNER, East Midlands Railway, c2c, GWR, Northern Trains, Southeastern, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains, Hull Trains and London Overground. Network Rail, Southwestern and GTR – which includes Great Northern, Thameslink and the Gatwick Express – and will be affected by strikes on Saturday 1 October and Saturday 8 October.
Kind-hearted golfers clubbed together and raised the ‘par’ after presenting a cheque for more than £3,000 to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). The money came from three events at Swaffham Golf Club, including a special charity competition organised by Rotary Club of Swaffham that raised £1,000. Another highlight was Swaffham Golf Club professional Nic Cains, assistant Ethan Roberts and member Tom Rudge taking on an energy-sapping challenge in July. Their mission was to play 100 holes in a single day and after Ethan spectacularly eagled the first hole just after 4am, the last putt of the day was sunk by Tom at 5.17pm. Between them, they raised £755. The third fundraiser was a golf-themed family fun day in aid of EACH, which supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Norfolk. Highlights included face painting for children, in addition to a chipping competition, crazy golf and a tombola, and it raised £625. Also included within the £3,050 was £670, raised from the golf club’s pro shop JustGiving page. Swaffham GC member Malcolm Tibble, who is on the club’s centenary committee, said: “Our sincere thanks go to everyone who supported the three events, and also to everyone who came along and donated so generously. “We were thrilled to raise so much for such a very worthy cause. It’s a wonderful charity and one everyone is keen to support.” Carole Medler, from the EACH shop is Swaffham, is pictured on the right, receiving the cheque at Swaffham Golf Club. Image Credits EACH
Village bowlers scored a notable success after raising more than £1,800 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). In addition to collecting funds throughout the season, Bintree Bowls Club held a charity tournament on their green next to Bawdeswell Village Hall. They are one of ten teams in the Cawston Bowls League and, every year, clubs take it in turns to raise funds for a charity of their choice. This time it was the turn of Bintree and president Richard Johnson. Members chose to support EACH, which supports families and cares for children with life-threatening conditions across Norfolk and the rest of East Anglia. Treasurer Alistair Hunter said: “The season always finishes with our President’s Day and that’s when we held our fundraiser for EACH. “The afternoon started with a ‘spider’ competition and we had a round-robin tournament for 28 teams. Trophies were then presented to eventual winners North Walsham and runners-up Horsford. “We also presented cups to the Cawston League winners, Bawdeswell, and runners-up, Lakeside Pilgrims, in addition to handing out silverware to the Knockout Shield winners, North Walsham, and runners-up, Swanton Abbott. “In addition to the players, who all paid an entry fee, there were also lots of spectators and we had raffles, a tombola and food and drink sales to try and raise as much as possible. “Our thanks go to Arthur Mobbs, the Cawston League secretary, for organising the competition, his grandson, Matthew Neave, for sponsoring the league and presenting the trophies and to all members for their great efforts in supporting President’s Day and EACH. “We were thrilled to raise so much and my personal goal had been to raise £1,200. I was amazed and surprised and people were very generous. “The raffle alone raised £361 and the tombola a further £127. The Cawston Bowls League also made a wonderful donation of £250.” EACH was selected as Bintree’s chosen charity after a vote among the club’s 35 members. They were given a shortlist of three worthy causes. “Obviously I can’t speak for all members but, for me, the word ‘children’ really resonates and that’s why people voted for EACH. “It’s a lovely, local charity and it felt like a very worthy cause to support.” Bintree’s President’s Day took place on Saturday, 3rd September. The event raised £1,862 and president Richard Johnson (right) is pictured handing over the cheque to Nook Friends Group volunteer Roy Grage. EACH Community Fundraising Assistant Megan Kemp said: “We were truly bowled over to receive this wonderful and very generous donation. “It’s an incredible amount and our sincere thanks go to the members, players and spectators who helped make it such a special and memorable day.” Image credits EACH
Green-fingered volunteers are being encouraged to step forward and help families caring for children with life-threatening conditions. East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) runs a successful Help at Home service and is on the lookout for extra support in the Diss area. The service provides vital assistance with jobs like cooking, cleaning, shopping, sibling support, decorating and DIY. Any extra help is appreciated but the charity is especially keen to hear from anyone interested in gardening. EACH volunteer co-ordinator Anne Rayner said: “We know that some of our families struggle to keep on top of everything. “They have enough on their plates caring for their child or children, dealing with complex medications and feed times. “That’s not to mention cooking, cleaning and maintaining things indoors. “With the best will in the world, the garden isn’t high on their list of priorities and that’s why we’re keen to hear from anyone able to help. “You don’t have to be knowledgeable or a gardening expert. Just being on hand to cut the grass or do a bit of weeding will make a huge difference.” Volunteers do not need to commit to a regular time slot and training and support is providing. “All you need to give up is your time, either to help regularly or as a one-off project,” added Anne. “Whether you can spare two hours a week or two a month, it’ll have a real impact on the families we support. “Sometimes they feel isolated and it can be hard looking out of the window at an unkempt garden.” For more information about EACH’s Help at Home service, head to each.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering, email volunteerservices@each.org.uk or call 01223 800800 (select option four). The charity is also keen to find more Help at Home volunteers in the Norwich and Great Yarmouth areas. Image credits EACH
Classic cars and vintage vehicles proved a real crowd-puller during a popular charity event in north Norfolk. Broads Motor Mania took place at the Sutton Staithe Hotel, in Stalham, and raised more than £1,800 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). The event was organised by Sue and Rob Goreham, who set up Jessica’s Wish in 2014 in memory of their daughter, who was stillborn in 2006. Since then, they have been organising regular fundraising events for charities close to their hearts, including EACH. In 2019 they held an event to raise money for The Nook Appeal and the following year they staged a Valentine’s Ball, at Sutton Staithe Hotel. Broads Motor Mania, their latest brainchild, featured 130 vehicles, as well as drawing a bumper crowd of between 400 and 500 people. “This was our first car show and, although a steep learning curve, we were delighted with the way it went,” said Sue, who lives in Salhouse. “It was great to see people coming along and supporting us, paying to get in and also making generous donations. “We even had a park-and-ride service from Stalham High School, with regular coaches bringing visitors to the main event. “It was very busy and we were constantly on our feet, but I think the adrenaline kept us going. We got home that night and said ‘wow’. “It was worth all the hard work and we were indebted to so many people and businesses who helped make the day such a success. “Car shows are definitely the way forward and we have a date in the diary for next year (29th July, 2023). “We already have a sponsor and several stalls booked, plus bands, so are hoping it proves even bigger and better. “When things go well, it inspires us to carry on and we already have lots of ideas for the future. Things are going round in our heads all the time.” Sue and Rob initially started fundraising to buy cuddle cots – a cooling mattress that stop a baby’s body deteriorating, and can be placed in a cot or pram. It allows parents to stay with them for a period of time before their funeral, hugging them, dressing them and taking them for walks. Sue, 49, and Rob, 47, who have two sons, Joshua, 17, and Ethan, 14, bought one for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. “Anything to do with children is important to us,” said Sue. “They’re our world and we’re happy to do our bit to help. “EACH is such a special and important charity that does so much amazing work. I’m in awe. “We visited Quidenham (the charity’s former hospice) and have also been fortunate enough to be shown around The Nook, in Framingham Earl. “It’s an incredible place but also one that pulls on your heartstrings. I had to step outside at one point because I felt so emotional.” In addition to vintage vehicles, Broads Motor Mania also featured a children’s petting zoo, live bands, a beer festival and street food. It took place on 30th July. EACH supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Norfolk and the rest of East Anglia. In addition to The Nook, it has two other hospices at Milton, near Cambridge, and The Treehouse, in Ipswich. Image credits EACH