Event

The Eastern Daily Press Business Awards will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025 at the Norfolk Showground, Norwich.

This is a black-tie event, so time to put on your glad rags to celebrate in style.

On arrival you will be greeted for the drinks reception with a glass of fizz and other refreshments available at the bar. This is a great opportunity to mingle and network with the finest businesses in the county, with live entertainment.

Once you are seated at your table, and after a short welcome speech, dinner will be served – a delicious three course meal with drinks served at your table.

After dinner, it’ll be show time, kicking off with a short comedy set from our host for the evening Ed Byrne! We’ll crown the winners for each category,  and once the awards are presented and confetti settled, it’s time for a boogie with our live band, Georgia Falls until the early hours! 

Carriages will be at 1am

Limited tickets and table packages are still available. Please book via our website www.edpbusinessawards.co.uk

Learn how Agile methods are used in practice through group activities and personal reflection!

About This Event:

Right now a project is failing. Projects fail or suffer delays every single day. The failure of projects is almost never technology. It is because of poor management of people and tasks!

Agile project management is a way of approaching a project using small and powerful teams. These teams take greater ownership of tasks, understand the bigger picture and work on a cycle of continuous improvement to accelerate towards being the best they can be.

What Will We Cover:

This session will provide you with an overview of what Agile project management is, where it comes from and the potential power it has for small teams. In this workshop, we will be discussing how you can apply Agile to all kinds of project management, and the session will be an interactive experience for you to learn Agile and Scrum Framework concepts. Further, the day will provide you with clear and engaging demonstrations of how Agile methods are used in practice through group activities and personal reflection and we will also share some quick wins with you to help you get started on your Agile journey.

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone who is unsure if Agile is the right approach for them

• Anyone who manages a team and wants to improve productivity

• Anyone who wants to improve communication amongst a team

• Anyone who is sick of projects running past deadlines

• Anyone who needs greater cohesion and team focus

What Will You Get:

• 5 hours of Agile training

• A good working understanding of Agile Project Management and the Scrum basics such as values, principles, roles and artifacts

• Hands-on and practical exercises

• Your own ‘Get Agile in a Day Toolkit’, a personal collection of tools to help you visualise how Agile methodologies can be implemented in your business, note important realisations and plan your next Agile steps  
• Access to all supporting course material, including post-access to the Miro board that will be used during the session  
• Networking opportunities during breakout rooms and other interactive exercises

Following the session, the Business Development Team at Hethel Innovation will be available to make 1-2-1 appointments to help you and your team become even more Agile!

What Have Others Said:

“Really enjoyed the session, this is the first kind of session like this I have joined and I found it very informative and would definitely recommend.”  

“Thank you for a superb event. If anyone is on the fence about attending. Take a day out. It’ll do the team a world of good to look at projects through this approach.”

Hi, we’re Hethel Innovation:

Our goal is to help businesses become more innovative, competitive, and productive.

These goals reach across many sectors, and bring together businesses, researchers, institutions, local governments, and students to create opportunities for innovation.

Alongside management of award winning hubs Hethel Engineering Centre and Scottow Enterprise Park, Hethel Innovation has supported hundreds of businesses in East Anglia over the past eight years through: bespoke interventions, training courses, conferences, masterclasses, workshops, innovation platforms, and incubation.

Join the GoGoSafari sculptures on their final adventure!

For the first time ever, all 56 sculptures will be gathered
at Banham Zoo inviting you to wander through the zoo and discover these
colourful artworks nestled near the animals’ habitats, offering a unique blend
of art and wildlife. 

Zoo dates:

11-16 September – Banham Zoo

18 – 21 September – Africa Alive

Highlights include: 

56 GoGoSafari sculptures scattered throughout the zoo 

Safari Road Train rides for a fun and relaxing tour

Keeper talks  

And more surprises still to be announced! 

It’s the perfect adventure for families to explore together!  

Access to the GoGoSafari sculptures are included with your
standard zoo admission. We recommend booking your tickets in advance to secure
your spot and avoid disappointment. 

GoGo to the Zoo after dark: 

Banham Zoo: 13 September, 4-8pm (£15 per person)

Africa Alive: 20 September, 4-8pm (£10 per person)

As night falls, the 56 colourful animal sculptures come
alive under atmospheric lighting, creating a nocturnal journey through the zoo
grounds.  

• Glowing
  sculpture trail: Wander illuminated pathways adorned with giraffes,
  rhinos, lions, and more. 

• Night-time
  animal vibes: Enjoy the zoo’s ambiance as daylight fades, making this
  a truly magical experience. 

• Family-friendly
  atmosphere: Perfect for evening strolls with friends and
  family. 

• Food
  Stalls & Food Trucks: Enjoy a variety of tasty treats, from
  rolled ice cream to loaded fries and sweet treats.  

It’s a rare and unforgettable evening you won’t want to miss
where you can witness the nocturnal side of the animal kingdom!

Supporting two great causes! All proceeds from
these events will go to support both Break and ZSEA Banham Zoo, so you know
you’re doing more than just having a great day out! 

In 2025, over 40% of UK businesses reported experiencing a cyber-attack or security breach in the previous 12 months. With recent high-profile cyber-attacks affecting Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods causing significant business disruption, cyber awareness and resilience have never been more critical for business continuity.  

In this webinar, we’ll explore the most prevalent cyber threats in 2026, the risks to all businesses, and how cyber insurance supports proactive prevention and technical response in the event of an attack. 

This webinar is hosted by Alan Boswell Group in partnership with CFC Underwriting, award-winning cyber insurance specialists with over 25 years’ experience and more than 100,000 cyber insurance policyholders. 

Join us for an insight into what life is like as a trainee at Lovewell Blake at our forthcoming Accountancy Pathway Evening.

You will have the opportunity to listen to our current trainees talk about their day-to-day roles and studying for their accountancy and tax qualifications, as well as network with our staff, managers and partners over pizza and refreshments.

Information about the application process for accountancy apprenticeships and the study routes and support offered will be provided by our recruitment and training teams.

Timings

5:30pm – Arrival

6:15pm – Presentation

7:15pm – Close

Growth through our people

Registration opens at 7.30am with breakfast served at 8.00am. Close at 9.30am.

Free of charge for your first attendance, £25 thereafter.

We’re also holding this event in Suffolk on Tuesday 9 October. Visit our website to find out more: larking-gowen.co.uk/events

The changes confirmed to inheritance tax look likely to impact many families and anyone with even modest pension provision. This session looks at how inheritance tax is calculated and, through case studies, looks at the potential impact of the changes and ways of mitigating, avoiding or lessening the tax charge.

Join us for an insight into what life is like as a trainee at Lovewell Blake at our forthcoming Accountancy Pathway Evening.

You will have the opportunity to listen to our current trainees talk about their day-to-day roles and studying for their accountancy and tax qualifications, as well as network with our staff, managers and partners over pizza and refreshments.

Information about the application process for accountancy apprenticeships and the study routes and support offered will be provided by our recruitment and training teams.

Join us for a practical session on how to align your paid marketing with the B2B buying process. We will explore how to make the most of platforms like LinkedIn and Microsoft Ads to ensure your budget is spent effectively. This workshop is ideal for those looking for a clear and actionable roadmap to launching successful campaigns that resonate with a professional audience. You will leave with the confidence to manage your PPC (pay-per-click) activity more efficiently.

What You’ll Learn

How to set business goals and objectives for marketing
Understanding your audience and targeting effectively
The differences between B2B and B2C paid media
Choosing the right advertising channels for your business
Deep dives into Microsoft Advertising and LinkedIn Ads
Setting KPIs and measuring campaign success
Practical Q&A with an industry expert

You will need a Microsoft or LinkedIn Ads account for this workshop. This workshop is not about setting up you account but how to use it when you have it.

Meet the Trainer Led by Mike O’Flynn, Senior Account Lead at Samphire Digital, with nearly 20 years of marketing experience across local and international brands. Mike brings practical insights and real-world expertise to help you get the most from your paid media campaigns.

Book here 

Eligibility:

These small-group workshops are funded by Norfolk County Council and the Department for Business and Trade. They are open to any trading business, freelancer, or charity based in Norfolk, UK.

Due to funding restrictions, only one ticket per company is available initially. If a workshop is not fully booked, a second ticket may be requested the day before the event by contacting [email protected].

This digital event will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to effectively mediate disputes, leading to sustainable solutions to conflict within 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 – 24th of November 2021, 09:30 – 12:30
• Day 2 – 25th of November 2021, 09:30- 12:30

Business need

Conflict at work can be stressful, time consuming and disruptive for all concerned. Dealing with conflict when it arises and addressing the root causes of conflict at the earliest opportunity, can ultimately save you time and money.  Mediation involves working with those in conflict to help them explore the issues and agree their own solutions. Delivered via Zoom this event will provide you with a in depth understanding of the mediation process. You will have the opportunity to practise your mediation skills, enabling you to confidently manage difficult situations in your workplace.

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

Our expert-led training sessions are designed to facilitate discussion and interaction. This event will cover:

• Discuss how mediation skills can help you achieve a better outcome from conflict situations
• Understand the principles of mediation and how the process works
• Identify useful strategies for building solutions
• Practise these new skills and approaches

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 form  e-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.

Course Venue: Harford Community Centre, Hall Road, NRNR4 6ET.

This Ofqual regulated, HSE compliant qualification will ensure all learners have the skills and knowledge to serve their organisation as an Emergency First Aider, able to provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Responsibilities and reporting
• Assessment of the situation
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Basic hygiene in First Aid
• Resuscitation and AED awareness
• Minor injuries
• Bleeding control
• Burns
• Choking
• Epilepsy
• Shock

The qualification is valid for three years and a certificate will be awarded on completion. As the HSE recommends that learners also undertake Annual Refresher training, this is included in the qualification. For no extra cost, online Annual Refresher training will be sent to learners on the first and second anniversary of their training date. A certificate will be awarded on completion.