member

• Board decision making – your responsibilities – when you need advice – when things go wrong
• Trustee responsibilities when investing charitable assets and the impact of MiFID II, including suitability and reporting
• Using and challenging financial information

Thinking of exporting or doing more – our Picture your Business Exporting event has it all covered with a workshop from UKTI and ‘Export Experts’ available for 1-2-1’s including Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, Birketts, BDO and Pentagon Freight. Booking essential.

Event will be held from 9:45 – 14:00 at the Novus Centre, The Conge, Great Yarmouth NR30 1NA

To book please call 0800 458 0146 or email [email protected]

The Norfolk & Suffolk Cyber Security Cluster is designed to be an inclusive, FREE educational resource for local businesses & organisations.

About this Event The Norfolk & Suffolk Cyber Security Cluster (NSCSC) is designed to be an inclusive, educational resource for local businesses and organisations, many of whom may have little or no prior experience of Cyber and Information Security, and, initially at least, limited understanding of the subject; membership to the Norfolk Suffolk Cyber Security Cluster (NSCSC) itself is FREE to any Norfolk & Suffolk SME business.

Supporting the County Council’s commitment to Cyber Security (and UK Government’s Cyber Security Strategy) by building and sharing Cyber Security knowledge, skills and capabilities in the region, to make businesses more resilient to cyber-attacks and attract inward investment to East Anglia.

After a successful launch in Norfolk during May 2019, you are invited to the launch of the NSCSC in Suffolk. This free event is taking place at Adastral Park, in association with Innovation Martlesham – an established ecosystem of over 120 high-tech ICT / Digital companies located at Adastral Park, the home of BT’s Global Research and Development Headquarters.

We have three brilliant speakers from the world of cyber security lined up – full agenda and details on the NSCSC website.

This is a FREE event, but because Adastral Park is a secure site, attendance is by registration only. Upon registrations attendees will be issued a security pass, which must be shown on arrival. Places are limited and registration closes on Thursday 12th September 2019 at 5pm.

Please forward to other businesses and please join the cluster – click here

Launched in 2016 by Mesothelioma UK Ambassador, Brian Wallis, Anglia Asbestos Disease Support Group is for patients in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex with asbestos related diseases, and for those that care for them. Ashtons Legal is proud to sponsor the Norfolk and Suffolk support meetings.

The sessions are a chance to meet others who understand what you are going through, and to learn more about your condition and the help that is out there. Through these sessions, the group hopes that attendees will feel less isolated by their illness, and by developing friendships with other patients and carers, a sense of community will be created that offers experiential advice and support.

Guest speakers will give advice on treatments, trials, diets, alternative therapies, financial compensation and various other things about the conditions the patient may face on their journey.

September 2019 meeting – Our guest speaker will be a representative from the Starthrowers.

This event is held at the Postwick Village & Sports Hall in Norwich and is free of charge to attend with refreshments provided.

Meetings are also held in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and Brentwood, Essex. Up to date information about the group is announced on the Anglia Asbestos Disease Support Group Twitter and Facebook pages.

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Mesothelioma UK

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Course Title; Level 4 in Award in Managing Food Safety REFRESHER

Aim; To refresh delegates on how to put food safety management systems in to place, through detailed understanding of the hazards, legal requirements (including HACCP) and the issues surrounding the implementation of control measures.

Objectives;

*Understand the meaning of ‘management of food safety’, and the elements of a management system, including HACCP.

*Detailed understanding of the four main hazards; biological, allergens, chemical and physical.

*Understand the format of UK and European food safety legislation.

*Understanding operational procedures for cleaning and disinfection, pest control, design and construction of facilities etc.

*Managing people; information, training, supervision etc.

*Maintaining food safety management procedures; monitoring and verification.

*Liaise with enforcement officers

*Have sufficient technical knowledge to deliver level 1 and 2 food hygiene training (with appropriate training skills)

Organisation

Duration; 1 day programme

Exam/Assessment; A series of exercvise-based assessments throughout the day

Cost; £114 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees

Awarding Body; None

Tutor; Sarah Daniels

Differentiation; Level 4 in Food Safety is needed.

Audience; This course is for managers, supervisors and QA/QC/ senior hygiene personnel, who devise, implement and monitor/audit food safety systems, and trainers who want to refresh their current knowledge of Level 4 Food Safety

The Level 2 Award in Awareness of Asperger Syndrome provides an introduction to the condition, which will be of particular interest to those who come into contact with individuals with Asperger Syndrome.The objective of the qualification is for learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of Asperger Syndrome in order to better support individuals with the syndrome, in their professional practice, particularly in relation to supporting learning.Learners may extend their knowledge of other learning difficulties or disabilities through further Level 2 awareness awards or progress onto higher level qualifications such as the Level 3 Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award in Supporting Children and Young People with Autism

Three day First Aid at Work Initial course – Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years. Read more

Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA – Free parking available on-site. Festive Wreath making workshop Come and learn techniques to make your own festive wreath. You will cover a wire frame with moss and foliage and decorate it with traditional materials: Pine, fir cones, dried oranges, cinnamon sticks and seed heads. You could keep your design very compact and formal, or you could go for a very loose and natural design. No two wreaths ever come out of the workshop looking the same. Date: Monday 9th December 2019 Time: 6:15pm arrival and approximately 8.45pm finish. Cost: £30.00 per person Refreshments: Light Refreshments available throughout. Materials: All materials are provided for you. For more details or any enquiries, please contact us on 01603 788950 or email [email protected] Other Wreath making dates are also available. Both book Halloween & Pumpkin workshop in October and any Wreath Making workshop in December for £55 per person.

In our first Early Bird series of 2015 we will look in detail at the issue of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

We will cover the legal considerations and suggest practical steps to take in order to prevent abuses by staff. We will also look at tactics for dealing with employees who are suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol to the extent that it is impairing their ability to function effectively at work.

What are the implications of drug and alcohol consumption outside of working hours? It is often at the boundary of an employee’s private and working life where the most difficult challenges arise for employers. We will consider the circumstances when an employer will be justified in taking disciplinary action.

The session will cover:

• the legal framework, including health and safety duties and data protection obligations
• ensuring your contracts and policies provide adequate protection
• drug and alcohol testing: in what circumstances can it (and should it) be carried out?
• signs for managers to spot when there might be a problem
• taking appropriate disciplinary action, and when to consider referral for treatment as an alternative
• how to deal with e-cigarettes and ‘legal highs’.

We will also be looking at a ‘real-life’ case study, to examine how an employer dealt with drug and alcohol problems arising among employees in safety-critical roles.

To book your place, pleaseclick hereor contact Laura Watts on 01603 756439.

Individual and Business performance can depend largely on the relationship between a manager and their team. This workshop highlights how to get the best out of your team, therefore, building a successful team which leads to a successful business.

This workshop will give you the skills and knowledge to build and lead a great team.

Who is this for?

This course is suitable for anyone managing a team no matter what size and at what level.

Agenda for the Day:

09:15 Doors Open – Registration

09:30 New Anglia Growth Hub – how can we help you? *

09:45 Welcome and Introductions *

10:05 Workplace Transformation and the Main Factors Causing It*

10:25 Performance Management (3 Group Exercise) *

10:55 Determining Direction*

11:05 Goals, Objectives and Targets

11:15 Break and Refreshments *

11:30 Managers Responsibility for Setting Objectives *

11:35 Planning – How Rather than What *

11:40 SMART(ER) – Original SMART Objectives

12:05 Ensuring Success – Constructive Feedback

12:20 Feedback Models

12:25 7-Step Approach. Encouraging Progress

12:50 Action Planning – Making Change Happen

13:00 Q&A’s *

13:15 Close

Aim; This course has been designed to ensure a detailed understanding of Legionnaire’s Disease, and how risk management makes sure the disease doesn’t arise in your work place.

Objectives; * Understand the history, significance and symptoms of Legionnaire’s Disease * To understand the basics of how hot and cold water systems work * To understand how the bacterium gets into water systems, how it multiplies in the systems, and how it goes on to infect people * Understand how management systems ensure the prevention of illness * Understand the basics of legal requirements, and sources of guidance * To help assist you with the compliance of the ACOP L8 (Approved Code of Practice L8 relates to the maintenance of clean water systems).

Organisation

Duration; 1/2 day blended learning programme. (This is a blended learning course, once you are booked on to the course we’ll send you some learning materials to complete before coming to the ½ session. Delegates need to be prepared to complete 2 or 3 hours of work before attending the half day course.)

Exam/Assessment; There are 2 short multiple choice exam. The pass marks are 10/15 for the first and 8/12 for the second. This qualification is Ofqual accredited

Cost; £125 + VAT includes notes, refreshments and the assessment & certification fees

Awarding Body; Highfield Awarding Body of Compliance (HABC)

Tutor; Richard Mills

Differentiation; Basic literacy, enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and participate

Audience; Anyone who is dealing with hot or cold water systems in their work place.

Location; BEST WESTERN, Brook Hotel, Norwich