Want to understand your company finances, but you aren’t an accountant?
Successful managers need to have a basic understanding of finance and budgets, which in turn will lead to better business decisions. Recent research shows that financial results are the principle concerns for managers in today’s competitive workplace. Surprisingly, only half of all managers have the organisation’s bottom line as a main focus.
By understanding how to read and use financial information on a day-to-day basis will give you the control you need to stay on top of your company finances, ensuring that your business remains profitable and successful.
With a string of top 40 hit singles and albums in the 1990s, My Life Story received huge critical acclaim with their brand of epic, orchestral pop, leading many artists of the Britpop era to feature them on their records. One of our most colourful lyricists, is how Steve Lamaq described charismatic frontman Jake Shillingford, famous for his sharp tongue and even sharper suits.
Now, MLS have become a hugely popular, tight live act on the wave of the 90s revival. Their high-energy set includes singalong favourites 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Strumpet, Sparkle and The King of Kissingdom. Taking a break from writing film and TV scores, Jake and the band have recently crowd-funded their fourth studio album, the first in nearly two decades, which is due for release on 2nd August 2019.
“Jake Shillingford [took] to the stage like a true star. Part Jagger, part Jarvis, he kicked, star-jumped and fell to the floor in mesmerising fashion. “You’re left with no doubt that My Life Story are one of the decade’s forgotten heroes and asking ‘why were they not massive?'”
Review of Star Shaped Festival, Glasgow, August 2017, Classic Pop Magazine
Review of My Life Story, Islington Academy, December 2017 – https://www.realgonerocks.com/2017/12/my-life-story-islington-academy-london-22122017/
My monthly online meet-ups bring together business owners from across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire (and beyond!) to share ideas, learn new skills, solve challenges and inspire one another.
Local cancer charities are coming together for a special day of support, information and community connection in South Norfolk — and you’re invited.
Wymondham Central Hall
Saturday 21 March 2026
10:00am – 4:00pm
Free entry – just turn up
This event has been designed to make support more accessible — especially for families and those who can’t attend weekday events. Local organisations including It’s On The Ball Testicular Cancer Charity, Keeping Abreast and Star Throwers will be there alongside a range of cancer charities and wellbeing providers.
What to expect:
-Information and guidance on local cancer support services -Short presentations raising awareness of different cancers -Free family activities and arts & crafts -Refreshments available
Whether you’re living with cancer, supporting a loved one, interested in prevention and screening, or simply want to learn more about what’s available locally — everyone is welcome.
Come along, connect with your community, and discover the support that’s here in South Norfolk.
No booking needed – just pop in between 10am and 4pm.
[WORKSHOP] How to Get the Most Out of Your Filming Gear
Ready to elevate your filming skills and unlock the full potential of your equipment? Join us for this hands-on workshop designed for creators who want to capture stunning footage and tell compelling stories.
Whether you’re filming for social media, creating long-form content, or just starting your creative journey, this workshop will give you the practical skills and confidence to shoot like a pro.
Who This Workshop Is For:
This workshop is specifically designed for business owners who want to discover the potential of their own filming gear (mirrorless, phone, action camera, etc), or simply aren’t yet committed to handing over this task to someone else. We welcome businesses of all sizes.
Please note: this workshop is reserved exclusively for business owners, not employees or agencies.
What You’ll Learn:
In this intensive session, we’ll cover everything from planning your shots to editing on the go. You’ll get hands-on practice with your own gear in both indoor and outdoor settings, learning how to adapt your technique to different environments.
We’ll explore essential filming techniques including camera angles and their impact, slow-motion capture, and the principles of visual storytelling. You’ll discover how to shoot specifically for social media versus long-form content, understanding the unique demands of each format.
The workshop also covers video editing basics and workflow management, so you can capture and edit efficiently when you’re out in the field.
Workshop Highlights:
– Hands-on practice with indoor and outdoor filming
– Shot planning and creative strategising
– Camera angles, composition, and slow-motion techniques
– Storytelling fundamentals for compelling content
– Introduction to video editing software
– Platform-specific filming strategies (social media vs long-form)
– On-the-go workflow and editing tips
Limited Spots Available: This is an intimate, hands-on experience with a maximum of 5 participants, ensuring personalized attention and plenty of opportunity to practice.
What to bring: Bring your camera, phone, or whatever filming gear you use and want to explore its capabilities.
On the day: There will be a break for lunch (about an hour), depending on how the group feels.
Visit UEA at the Royal Norfolk Show to discover our world-leading research, meet our expert academics, and find out how we can collaborate to benefit your business.
UEA’s marquee on President’s Avenue (stand 164 opposite the Grand Ring) will host a range of drop-in talks, as well as a showcase of interactive exhibits focusing on different areas of pioneering research from across the University. The schedule of talks and hands-on demonstrations is open to everyone, and no prior knowledge is necessary.
TALKS
Wednesday 27 June
11:00-11:30: Wellbeing through Working Life (Prof Kevin Daniels and Prof Olga Tregaskis, Norwich Business School)
14:00-14:30: The Agri-tech Revolution: where is it going and how can we involve farmers? (Dr David Rose, School of Environmental Sciences)
15:00-15:30: Superbugs: tackling the global antimicrobial resistance crisis (Prof Laura Bowater leads a panel discussion, Norwich Medical School)
16:00-17:30: UEA VICE-CHANCELLOR AND SPORTSPARK DRINKS RECEPTION
We warmly invite you to drop in for a special Bullards Gin cocktail and to celebrate the stars of the Norfolk Sports Academy and Young Norfolk Sports Academy. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Thursday 28 June
11:00-11:30: The new Quadram Institute, Norwich Research Park: at the forefront of a new era of food and health research (Laura Knight, Quadram Institute Bioscience)
14:00-14:30: Detecting concussion in Sport (Dr Michael J Grey, School of Health Sciences)
TAKE PART IN INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES AND DISCOVER:
An innovative collaboration displaying contemporary creative responses to Renaissance manuscripts
Archaeological finds the Americans left behind in our region after WWII
How shopper insight can help food producers and suppliers understand purchasing behaviour
How VR technology is helping better detect concussion in sport
Interactive games teaching us how we process and recognise faces
How you can help in the fight against the “superbugs”
Recordings from the East Anglian Film Archive, including vintage footage of our coastline and seaside resorts
UEA will also be exhibiting in the Agri-Tech East Innovation Hub, with a live demonstration of the MoveTech Telemetry wildlife tracker device.
PREVIEW: WELLBEING THROUGH WORKING LIFE
For many of us, our satisfaction with life declines from our late teens until our mid-40s and then starts increasing again as we approach our late 60s – a pattern that suggests our lowest wellbeing happens during our working lives. Is this pattern inevitable? A team of researchers at the University of East Anglia together with researchers at the Universities of Essex, Reading and Sheffield have spent the past three years investigating the actions that can protect and enhance wellbeing looking at wellbeing in working age adults. Join us for this talk to find out more, and if you would like to submit a question in advance for Prof Kevin Daniels and Prof Olga Tregaskis, please email [email protected]
DETAILS
Visit UEA at the Royal Norfolk Show to explore the ground-breaking discoveries being made right on your doorstep. You can also find out more about working with UEA, including accessing funding, research expertise, and recruiting talented students and graduates, by visiting uea.ac.uk/business or following @UEAForBusiness.
The Starlight Walk Norwich is back in 2015 for its 10th year!
Join us on Friday 7th August at the UEA Sportspark at 10.30pm, as we take a 13 mile night time walk around our fine city. Join with friends, family or colleagues, spend time together and take in the peace and quiet of the streets of Norwich – ending in a firework finale.
This year all the money raised will be split between Macmillan Cancer Supportand East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) nook appeal which will help with the charity’s visionfor a new children’s hospice in the heart of Norfolk.
Register for A Free Financial Health Check Session
A Chamber Member Exclusive
Got a money question that’s been sitting on your to-do list for far too long? This one’s for you.
Chamber members Brancaster House Financial Planning will be hosting FREE Financial Health Check Drop-In Sessions twice a month for Chamber members and their staff – a relaxed, no-pressure way to get expert financial guidance.
Each month, there’ll be two sessions available:
☀️ One morning 🌤️ One afternoon
You’ll get a 45-minute one-to-one with Shane or one of Brancaster House’s independent financial advisers, where you can talk about anything money-related – from savings and budgeting to investments or mortgages.
🎟️ Completely free 📍 Booking via the Chamber
Another brilliant Chamber benefit – and part of Brancaster House’s mission to make financial advice and education accessible, approachable and available to the whole community – including the business community.
Join us in Great Yarmouth for our popular Coastal Co.nnect. Agenda 08:00 – Event Start and Networking 09:00 – Welcome by Norfolk Chambers of Commerce 09:30 – Networking 10:00 – Event Close Speaker TBC
Who is it for? Anyone is welcome at this event, and it is open to both members and non-members. Refreshments We will be providing a selection of coffee/tea/water and squash. Please inform us of any dietary requirements upon booking. Cancellation policy If you have booked tickets for this event and can no longer attend, please notify us at [email protected].
Join us in Great Yarmouth for our popular Coastal Co.nnect. Agenda 08:00 – Event Start and Networking 09:00 – Welcome by Norfolk Chambers of Commerce 09:30 – Networking 10:00 – Event Close Speaker TBC
Who is it for? Anyone is welcome at this event, and it is open to both members and non-members. Refreshments We will be providing a selection of coffee/tea/water and squash. Please inform us of any dietary requirements upon booking. Cancellation policy If you have booked tickets for this event and can no longer attend, please notify us at [email protected].