This free, in-person event will inspire you with what technology is out there to solve business challenges and how to approach technology projects so that you can buy it confidently and achieve value for money.
The full agenda will be released closer to the event date and it will feature:
Technology built by SMEs
Solutions for Procurement teams
How to write software specifications
Considerations for your contracts
Sustainability, opening the discussion on the impact our technology has on the environment
A panel of Procurement leaders sharing their experience in procuring hardware and software
Don’t forget Father’s Day with special offers here at the BEST WESTERN Brook, Norwich.
2-4-1 on all main courses and desserts this Sunday for meals booked between 12pm and 6pm – book now on 01603 741161
Overnight stay offer – book your dad in for a real treat with a stay in one of our double or twin bedrooms from just £45! (standard room only £45 or £55 with breakfast, upgrades available to premier room for £10 or premier plus for £20) – book now https://www.brookhotel.co.uk or call 01603 741161
GIFT VOUCHERS – Stuck on ideas for a Gift?
Purchase vouchers from £5 upwards for your father’s day gift, the perfect way to treat dad for him to use on a nice chilled beer in the bar, his favourite meal or a hotel break! Pop in to purchase yours or call and pay today on 01603 741161 and we will post them out 1st class
Topic areas covered The qualification will enable successful candidate to understand and, at Level 3, put into practice the following: – The importance of health and safety in the workplace – The principles involved in risk assessment – The relationship between hazard and risk as part of an accident and ill health prevention – The hierarchy of controls to control risk to an acceptable level – The risk assessment process in a workplace
Who is this course for? Anyone who needs more practice; people responsible for conducting risk assessment and putting controls into practice, i.e. understanding the wider management of health and safety. Managers, supervisors, business owners, safety representatives.
Course Dates 4th & 11th February 2019
Prerequisites: Basic literacy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn and participate. A workplace to complete a risk assessment on is also key, but not essential
Duration: Two day programme (09:00 start – 16:30 finish),
Cost: Level 3; £375.00 + VAT per person. Includes refreshments, lunch, course materials and assessment fees.
Venue: RedCat Training Rooms, Norwich
How to book: Contact us on 01603 473732 for a booking form.
Course Tutors: Sarah Daniels & Richard Mills are both Chartered Environmental Health Practitioners, having spent over 25 years each in the profession. They were both health and safety inspectors, before founding The RedCat Partnership. The company has been providing health and safety training & consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia & nationally for over 19 years.
Discussion Group – How well do we listen in the workplace?
Effective listening offers fundamental benefits to business. At Norwich Samaritans we know how to listen … and listen well.
‘How we listen’ , ‘when we listen’, ‘why we listen’ and ‘what we listen out for’ can become ingrained habits that, when explored in more detail, often reveal gaps which surprise us. These gaps are commonly created through good intent, but leave colleagues, customers and other stakeholders feeling ‘unheard’. Share ideas and take away insights to ‘mind the gap’ around how well we really listen…
Book your place at the table to join the discussion, exploring skills, tips and techniques to support workplace wellbeing. The knock-on benefits for your business … improved relationships, customer service and productivity.
Places are limited to eight per group, with a maximum of two attendees per organisation in any one group.
Explore the new world of battery electric vehicles, benefits and real life stories.
Where internal combustion engined cars get energy from burning petrol or diesel, an electric vehicle gets its power directly from a big pack of batteries.
These are much like a scaled up version of the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery in your mobile phone – EVs don’t use a single battery like a phone, they use instead a pack which is comprised of thousands of individual Li-ion cells working together. When the car’s charging up, electricity is used to make chemical changes inside its batteries. When it’s on the road, these changes are reversed to produce electricity.
How well do we listen in the workplace? – Discussion Group
Effective listening offers fundamental benefits to business. At Norwich Samaritans we know how to listen … and listen well.
‘How we listen’ , ‘when we listen’, ‘why we listen’ and ‘what we listen out for’ can become ingrained habits that, when explored in more detail, often reveal gaps which surprise us. These gaps are commonly created through good intent, but leave colleagues, customers and other stakeholders feeling ‘unheard’. Share ideas and take away insights to ‘mind the gap’ around how well we really listen…
Book your place at the table to join the discussion, exploring skills, tips and techniques to support workplace wellbeing. The knock-on benefits for your business … improved relationships, customer service and productivity.
Places are limited to eight per group, with a maximum of two attendees per organisation in any one group.
The British Chambers of Commerce are launching a brand new series of events – six topical and interactive webinars, which will explore the new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Businesses trading internationally need support during this time of change. These interactive events will guide businesses in the short term and over the coming months.
Join the British Chambers of Commerce as they explore through their Year of Trade Programme how the border between the UK and the EU has been working to date. They will look at key issues for businesses to be aware of and how things will and should evolve and improve.
Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:
Liam Smyth, Director of Trade Facilitation, British Chambers of Commerce
Daniel Dalton, CEO, British Chamber of Commerce in EU & Belgium
Tom Smith, Director, Border and Protocol Delivery Group
Due to limited places and high demand for the previous event, we advise early booking to avoid disappointment.
How to book a place:
Please follow the book now link!
If you are a non-member and struggling please email [email protected] confirming how many places you require and a contact number. We will then call you to take payment.
The British Chambers of Commerce are launching a brand new series of events – six topical and interactive webinars, which will explore the new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Businesses trading internationally need support during this time of change. These interactive events will guide businesses in the short term and over the coming months.
Join the British Chambers of Commerce through our Year of Trade Programme as we look at the specific requirements, issues and opportunities around the Northern Ireland border with Great Britain.
Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:
Brendan Martin, International Trade and Customs Advisor, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce
Aodhán Connolly, Director of the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium
Additional speaker to be confirmed shortly.
Due to limited places and high demand for the previous event, we advise early booking to avoid disappointment.
How to book a place:
Please follow the book now link!
If you are a non-member and struggling please email [email protected] confirming how many places you require and a contact number. We will then call you to take payment.
When you think about brand, you probably think logo, colours, maybe a website. But brand is so much more than that.
Your brand sits at the heart of everything you do in business. It influences who your customers are, what you charge, how you communicate, where you show up – the lot. Get your brand working properly and everything else gets easier.
This International Women’s Day we’re taking you through brand from the inside out – from strategic foundation to personal presence, from sustainable delivery to marketing that actually works.
You’ll discover:
· Why brand is the foundation of business success (not just the marketing pretty bits)
· How managing perception and building authentic confidence impacts your business
· How to outsource without losing your authentic voice (yes, it’s possible)
· Marketing and social media that attracts clients without burning you out
Perfect for: Women in business – whether you’re running your own show or building your career – who want to work smarter, not just harder.
What you’ll leave with: Practical strategies you can implement immediately to build a brand that works for your business – and a room full of women who get it.
Come join us for a fun evening of painting and sipping at Redwell ! Get creative on October 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and we’ll provide all the materials you need. Paint and sip is ‘follow the leader’ style painting and the finished results are always amazing.
Let’s relax, paint and enjoy some craft brew beer and maybe try the delicious freshly baked pizzas . See you there!
Its October – so our theme this month is Pumpkins. Further details can be seen on our face-book page ‘Bricolage Crafts’ Norwich.
“Undoubtedly the BEST Dire Straits Tribute Band in Europe”
‘Money for Nothing’ was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a “must see” for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan.
Fronting the band is the brilliant guitarist and Mark Knopfler sound-alike Aled Williams. Behind him the line-up features top-class and experienced musicians that make this band a worthy tribute to Dire Straits. Aled and the entire band have studied Dire Straits in great depth to re-create their tribute to be as close as possible to the real thing. Not only ‘can the boy play’ but his voice is also what makes Money for Nothing so unique. You will also see an array of guitars like Mark would play. 2020 is their 20th Anniversary and set to be the biggest and best yet!
“Make no mistake…they are good…..VERY GOOD!” – The Observer
Featuring all the hits from their first ever single ‘Sultans of Swing’ to ‘Brothers in Arms’, ‘Walk of Life’ and their last single released in 1992 ‘The Bug’ – also the legendary ‘Money For Nothing’ (ft Sting) which was the first ever video played on MTV. The band also include versions from ‘On the Night’, ‘Alchemy’ and ‘Live @ The BBC’.
The ‘Money for Nothing’ stage show has been performed extensively all over Britain and also Spain, Portugal, UAE, and the Gulf, at all types of venues & events – from Theatres, music festivals and Live Music Venues. 2010 saw them headline the main night on Europe’s Biggest Tribute Festival. The band has also had the pleasure of performing as show opener for the legendary Roy Wood on part of his Christmas Theatre Tour. Sept 2011 saw them take their show to India to perform at a sell-out concert where they headlined an event held at one of Bangalore’s largest Amphitheatres. Their special appearance was featured in the world’s largest selling English-language daily newspaper, The Times of India. In January 2015 they also had a very successful tour of the UAE with performances in Bahrain and Dubai – which has lead to them being tipped as the worlds no.1. Plus, tours of Spain and Portugal in the countries most prestigious Theatres. They are taking the UK Theatre circuit by storm!
Dire Straits are one of the best bands to ever come out of the UK, they have sold in excess of 120 million albums worldwide and were the UK’s first stadium rock band. Their best selling album ‘Brothers in Arms’ was an international blockbuster selling over 30 million copies and becoming the fourth best selling album in UK chart history. ‘Brothers In Arms’ was also the first ever CD single, and the first ever album to sell over one million copies on CD. Dire Straits also won numerous awards including, three Brit Awards, four Grammys and two MTV Music Video Awards, and in 2009 they were awarded the Music Heritage Award. 2018 saw Dire Straits being inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame! (finally!).
“Money for Nothing – A ‘MUST SEE’ for any Guitar Fan & Guitar enthusiast”