Norfolk County Council Library and Information Service is pleased to host a day of free talks and workshops to help start-ups and small businesses.
Featured speakers include author and entrepreneur Robert Ashton, author and business expert Kate Wilde, business consultant Amal Douglas and Danny Shamoon from Santander bank.
There will also be two workshops run by Business Library staff showcasing resources available in the Business Library at Norwich Millennium Library.
All events are free and will take place at The Curve and The Business Library in The Forum. The day will also see the launch of the second year of Norfolk County Council’s Enterprise Norfolk programme, dedicated to business support.
To book your free place and for more information, call 01603 774740 or email [email protected]
The Ultimate Roadshow for Local Businesses will demystify how to access Free Government Grants, Business Funding and Finance options including Crowd Funding, Free Training and Free Business Advice that is available to business owners within the New Anglia region.
Our aim is to deliver these events in area’s often overlooked, and where it is needed the most. Helping organisations of all shapes and sizes to unlock the growth potential within their businesses.
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have come together with the business improvement company, Business Shaper Group, to deliver 50 events, connecting 1000+ businesses across the LEP region.
Protect your workplace and staff with expert-led Fire Marshal Training from CJC Transport Consultants. This essential course equips nominated fire marshals and responsible persons with the knowledge and confidence to act effectively in the event of a fire, supporting both safety and legal compliance.
Course Overview:
Our fire marshal training is designed to meet the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Delivered by experienced professionals, the course provides a solid understanding of fire prevention, emergency procedures, and the practical role of a fire marshal within your organisation.
What You’ll Learn:
The causes and effects of workplace fires
Fire safety legislation and employer responsibilities
The role and duties of a fire marshal
Fire risk assessment overview
Evacuation procedures and emergency planning
Use of fire extinguishers (theory-based or practical where available)
Why Choose CJC Transport Consultants?
We combine practical knowledge with a clear, engaging delivery style to ensure participants leave the course fully equipped and confident in their role. Our training is suitable for all workplace environments, including transport, logistics, warehousing, and office-based operations.
Who Should Attend?
Appointed Fire Marshals / Fire Wardens
Health & Safety Representatives
Facilities or Office Managers
Any staff responsible for fire safety in the workplace
Certification:
All delegates will receive a Fire Marshal Training Certificate upon successful completion.
One of our members will be leaving with a fantastic prize from Barnham Broom Hotel & Spa! An Overnight stay for two, with breakfast and full use of the Health & Fitness Club! So come along and start the New Year by making new connections at our first South Norfolk Networking Breakfast of 2020! Our friendly team will welcome you as you arrive, helping to make you feel relaxed and ready to go. Don’t forget our team are there to support you, let us know if there’s specific people you’d like to meet and we can make those introductions. There will be free networking time to allow you to meet new businesses or catch up with existing contacts. This will be followed by a networking activity to spark conversations, and breakfast to continue getting to know those on your table. We also welcome our speaker, Graeme Taplin, Director of Drone Photography who moved to Norfolk in 2001 from Melbourne, Australia. Drones are an exciting and growing technology, used in a wide range of creative, commercial and industrial applications. As well as looking close up at hiis fleet of drones, find out what stops a drone from flying over the football ground during a match to watch it live? Following the Gatwick Drone incident last year find out how regulations have changed and what the future holds. The breakfast will then come to a close, however all guests are welcome to continue discussion and networking.
Join us for Norfolk’s first environmental land and coastal management conference and exhibition.
The event will run as an exhibition with accompanying seminars, workshops, and key note talks – as well as a drinks reception. The event will bring the agricultural sector together to understand how we can make food production and nature work together.
Please can you let me know how we can raise awareness of the conference through your channels. This event is not just for farmers, but for the construction companies, the housing developers, the software developers; everyone who plays a part in managing our landscapes.
Start your Christmas celebrations by joining us for our carol service atthe Chapelfield Methodist Church for a festive family orientated evening. The service will include traditional carols and readings as well as performances bychildren from the Bignold Primary School.Refreshments arealso being provided by Peter Taylor Funeral Services so please come along – the more the merrier.
Last Chance to Book a Great Night Out This Weekend!!
An Evening of Soul & Motown with live singing from Ady Diamond, DJ sets to accompany from Platinum Sounds and a delicious 3 Course Evening Meal! All for just £25 per person, a great atmosphere for any occassion – celebrate Christmas, a birthday or simply a romantic night out for two…
Call today to get your tickets: 01603 741161
BEST WESTERN Brook Hotel 2 Barnard Road Norwich Norfolk NR5 9JB
Start your Christmas celebrations by joining us for our carol service at the Gresham’s School Chapel for a festive family orientated evening. The service will include traditional carols and readings as well as performances by the Cantilena Choir and children fromGreshams Prepand Sheringham PrimarySchools. Refreshments are also being providedso please come along – the more the merrier.
Start your Christmas celebrations by joining us for our carol service at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, East Harling for a festive family orientated evening. The service will include traditional carols and readings as well as performances by children fromRiddlesworth,Old Buckenham High andEast Harling Primary Schools. Please feel free to come along – the more the merrier.
Employees who need to renew a valid First Aid at Work Certificate to comply with requirements to ensure that the delegates have a broad knowledge of First Aid and are competent at treating casualties. Certification lasts for three years.
Important
Students are required to renew their certificate up to three months prior to expiry or no more than 28 days beyond expiry. Students whose certificate is out of date will not be accepted and will have to retake the 3 day First Aid at Work Course.
Course Objectives
During the course, the following elements will be covered:
Priorities of first aid. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation The unconscious casualty. Dealing with bleeding and shock. Burns and scalds. Eye injuries. Poisoning. The use of effective barriers. Record keeping and accident reporting. Final Assessment
Duration of Course – 2 days
This course can be carried out on your site or at Milne Safety.
This digital event will introduce you to the fundamentals of employing people. It maps the employment relationship from recruitment, issuing contracts, managing holidays, absence and disciplinary matters, through to ending the employment relationship.
You will also receive a helpful tool kit of sample policies and letters to use in your workplace.
The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours. The dates are:
Day 1 – 28th of October 2021, 09:30 – 12:30
Day 2 – 29th of October 2021, 09:30 – 12:30
Business need
You’ve been successful in running your business so far, but maybe now you need help hiring and managing people. Or perhaps your manager has given you the job of dealing with all things HR in your company, you are new to it and don’t know where to start. To help, we have put together all the essentials of HR and employment relations into a convenient, digital training event. Delivered via Zoom, the event focuses on the key elements a HR role and assumes no prior knowledge. There will be informal discussion opportunities and practical exercises throughout to encourage active delegate participation. Day one will cover equality, recruitment and contracts of employment. Day two will cover discipline matters, absence and ending an employment relationship. You will also receive a digital toolkit of sample policies and letters to use in your workplace.
All delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for their participation in the training.
Suitable For
Delegates from all sectors of industry including: managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals, business owners, Trade Union representatives, employee representatives and individuals who wish to enhance their CPD.
Programme
Day one Equal opportunities
Types of discrimination and the areas which are covered by discrimination law
Recruitment
How to draft a job description and a person specification
How to prepare, structure and run effective interviews
How to assess evidence and make decisions
Contracts of employment
How to put the main terms and conditions in writing
Rules on pay, hours of work and holidays
How to make changes to terms and conditions Day two
Managing discipline
Dealing effectively with problems areas by following the Acas code of practice on discipline and grievance
Taking informal action, holding formal disciplinary meetings and dealing with employee grievances
Managing absence
How to deal fairly and effectively with unauthorised absence, short term illness and long-term sickness through an absence policy
Ending the employment relationship
When is a dismissal fair and when might it be unfair
Different ways to end a contract and rules on notice and notice pay
Have a large group of staff to train? To save you time and money, we can deliver bespoke training at your workplace. To find out more contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry forme-learning We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It’s a great way to develop, enhance and refresh your knowledge, providing you with the opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions. Need more than training? We recognise that every organisation is different. Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To arrange a call or visit or to simply find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.
Venue Delivered digitally via Zoom Date 28/10/2021 Time 09:30 – 12:30 Price £175.00 per person Please note our training events are VAT exempt Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email [email protected] i
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. This enjoyable and dynamic course is aimed at providing employees with practical familiarisation and experience of the fire fighting equipment that is provided at their workplace. This course is delivered by qualified fire fighters that have extensive fire fighting experience. As an employer it will assist you to fulfil your Health and Safety duties under The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Section 9 and The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. We will provide delegates with the opportunity to understand the uses and limitations of equipment like extinguishers and fire hoses, in addition to the general issues regarding fire safety. During the practical side of the course, delegates will have the opportunity to safely use a range of fire extinguishers on our live fire training rig. Duration: Half-day course (1:30pm to 4:30pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to this course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: If you are also attending the Fire Marshalling Training course in the morning a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course if only attending the afternoon. Course Content Upon completion of this half-day course, delegates will have a good knowledge and awareness in the following areas: Different types of fire extinguishers Common sources of ignition and fire Why and how fires spread Different classes of fire We will provide delegates with the opportunity to understand the uses and limitations of equipment like extinguishers and fire hoses, in addition to the general issues regarding fire safety. Course price: £52.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]