This one day HABC course is aimed to refresh and update your knowledge on food safety through a series of focused activities. It will enable you to comply with the recommendation that certificated training is refreshed every 3 years, will maintain your due diligence defence and most importantly re-energise your interest in your food safety management systems, which also must be periodically reviewed (by law!) This course is specially designed by the RedCat Team (even though they recommend it, the HABC don’t have a refresher qualification). Topics covered in the course; *Food safety; latest hazards and trends, new pathogens, etc. *Latest legislation & technology *Food Safety Management/HACCP; the steps, with practical examples, *Monitoring HACCP procedures *Verification, review, documentation The course is taught over a one-day class room session, based on a series of syndicate exercises, activities and case studies (regular customers will know we don’t just lecture you!) We won’t make you sit the exam again, but we’ll give you one or two “past paper” style Date; Friday 23rd November 2018 Time; 9am – 4:30pm Cost; £114 per delegate, plus VAT. This includes all course material, refreshments/lunch; in other words, fully inclusive. Course Tutor; Sarah Daniels is a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner, having spent over 25 years in the profession. She has been trained in HACCP by the Food Standards Agency. The RedCat partnership have been providing food safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and nationally for over 19 years. For more information or to book please contact Mitchell on [email protected] or 01603 473732.
It’s Networking. Only better. And now sponsored by the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
This month, our free morning networking has the honour of having the fantastic and engaging Glenn Savill from Ashton Shaw – Glenn’s personality makes him the one person who can make “Making Tax Digital” engaging, easy to understand and possibly even fun. As someone who attended a networking session whilst rigidly sticking to his sponsored silence, you can expect entertainment and common sense advice in equal measure from Glenn.
The way financial performance is both recorded and reported is soon to be modernised, but is your business prepared for the upcoming changes being imposed by HMRC? Glenn will explain how an increasingly digital world is already affecting all businesses and what you can do to not only be prepared but to take advantage of the upcoming changes.
Set your alarm, bring your business cards, and join us bright and early for King’s Lynn’s friendliest, most rewarding and enjoyable networking – see you there!
Why do so many business people join us every month?
It’s informal, rewarding networking with local, friendly businesspeople. No pitches, no referrals, no fees, no pressure, no hard-sell. Always a great guest speaker, free drinks, pastries and fruit. Network and still have time for a day’s work.
Everyone’s welcome – all types and sizes of business – Join us!
What’s the format?
Arrive at Yours Business Networks around 07:30 and network for 20-25 minutes, after a fifteen-minute talk, back into the business lounge for another 20-25 minutes or so of networking. Many people choose to stay much longer and are more than welcome to continue chatting and developing new contacts.
What are the rules?
None – We don’t ask people to introduce themselves or deliver an elevator pitch and no-one has to provide referrals or ensure that they attend each week. No booking 1-2-1s either.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Newbies are always welcome, whether it’s to our group or to networking in general. Find Matt, the organiser, if you’re on your own or new to networking and he’ll look after you. Here are some great networking tips if that’s you…
Who’s behind it?
The networking events are sponsored by Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and held at Yours Business Networks. Swarm Apprenticeships created the event and often host. Norfolk Chamber facilitate the events to engage with local businesses and the wider community.
Can I find out more?
Of course, email Matt Cooper at [email protected] or call 07774 781695. If you’d like to talk at one of our events, get in touch, it’s a great opportunity to bring your message to our audience.
Aim; To equip delegates 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; 5 day teaching programme + 1 day for assessment.
Exam/Assessment; Two hour controlled assignment and a 2.5 hour written examination (both normally completed on the same day). This is an Ofqual accredited qualification.
Cost; £597 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees. The course cost also includes a course book and a course folder with a resource CD & DVD
Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Tutor; Richard Mills or Sarah Daniels
Differentiation; Prior knowledge of food safety is required: CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety would be desirable. Candidates should be familiar with, or aspire to, the role of management. This is a challenging course, technically and academically. Candidates require reasonable spoken and written English, and a moderate level of ICT ability. Access to a computer, for assignment research, email, etc is strongly recommended.
Audience; This qualification is for managers, supervisors and QA/QC/ senior hygiene personnel, who devise, implement and monitor/audit food safety systems, and for those who want to become trainers.
Feedback; “Richard Mills – without doubt the most knowledgeable, patient and diligent tutor and course leader I have met. You have made an arduous and technical subject live and breathe and have a relevance to my work every day since completing the course.” Ben Cullis, Stoke High School, Ipswich
Come along for a fun, informal evening where you can:
network with local businesses
enjoy a buffet dinner from Mecca Bingo
get competitive with colleagues, clients and other Norfolk businesses
play a few games of Bingo
PLUS play the new Rock and Roll Bingo!
Don’t miss out on our first Bingo night, build your team or your business relationships in the best way! There may even be some prizes up for grabs!
For our first event Bingo night we’ve also opened the bookings up to non-Chamber member businesses. Come and find out more about how we do things after hours and meet your Chamber team in a relaxed setting.
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!
In this session, Rikke Nagell-Kleven from Hethel Innovation will provide you with an overview of what Agile is, where it comes from and how it allows you to approach projects by working on a cycle of continuous improvement.
We will also be discussing how you can apply Agile to all kinds of projects, as well as sharing some quick wins with you on how to get started on your Agile journey!
Who is this session for?
Anyone who is unsure if Agile is the right approach for them
Anyone who manages a team or just wants to improve their own 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
For more information about any of our events, please contact us at [email protected]
As part of King’s Lynn Business Week organised by King’s Lynn BID on 15-18 October 2018, we are inviting businesses in West Norfolk to join us for an evening of cocktails, canapes and networking.
As well as sampling delicious cocktails made by the bar staff at Bank House Hotel, there will be demonstrations so you can learn how to make and enjoy these at home.
This qualification is designed for people working in food businesses at a supervisory level. It would also benefit those responsible for quality assurance, raw materials buying, customer complaints investigations or on-the-job training. Candidates who complete this training successfully will be able to supervise and train in food hygiene, and monitor and audit hygiene standards. It is particularly relevant for those that have to develop or monitor HACCP based food safety management procedures and systems. This is the updated Intermediate food safety certificate. Learning outcomes: *Ability to implement and supervise a food safety system *Understand food safety procedures *Understand the concept of food hazards and the risks associated with them *Understand the terminology with respect to supervising food safety *Understand the techniques involved in controlling and monitoring food safety *Appreciate the risks linked with cross contamination *Understand the role temperature has to play in the control of food safety *Appreciate the importance of supervising high standards of cleanliness in food premises Prerequisites: A recent level 2 certificate would be a benefit Course dates: 18th, 19th & 26th September 2018 Duration: Three day programme (9am-4:30pm) Cost: £457+VAT including lunch and all course materials Course Tutor: Sarah Daniels and Richard Mills are both Chartered Environmental Health Practitioners, having spent over 25 years each in the profession. The RedCat Partnership have been providing food safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and Nationally for over 19 years. RedCat are also members of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology. For more information or to book please email Mitchell on [email protected] or called 01603 473732
Join us at the beautiful Park Farm Hotel in Hethersett for a morning of networking over breakfast. We will have a fun networking activity, unlimited hot drinks, a full English breakfast, and a guest speaker. It is a great opportunity to find new, potential business, build relationships and find new products and services to benefit your business whilst meeting people from all corners of Norfolk.
Our speaker will be Mark Cook, Digital Marketing Director at Candour. Mark will be presenting on becoming the first choice with digital, covering the realistic options for digital marketing and automation for SMEs to become the first choice for their customers in 2019. He has been in marketing for over 10 years and recently presented at our Talking Tech conference. He has created successful search campaigns in some of the most competitive digital marketing sectors for global brands and has translated these techniques into strategies SMEs can apply at almost any level.
Book a stand
Our standholders at this event are East Coast College.
Interested in joining them and taking an exhibition stand at a business breakfast and showcasing the work your business is doing? The stand package is £75+VAT and includes your event ticket Email us
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Our Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is an internationally recognised course designed specifically for those people that teach, work, live with or care for young people aged 8 to 18 years.
You will learn how to:
Provide information, tools and techniques to promote a young person’s mental and emotional wellbeing
Support a young person who might be experiencing mental and emotional distress.
MHFA won’t teach you how to be a therapist, but you will be able to say you’re a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
What will I learn?
Our Youth MHFA course is split into four manageable chunks. These are:
What is mental health?
Depression and anxiety
Suicide and psychosis
Self-harm and eating disorders.
Within each section there is clear focus on the issues faced by young people today, including bullying/cyber bullying and substance misuse. The course also teaches the importance of promoting wellbeing and protective factors.
In each section you’ll learn how to:
Spot the early signs of a mental health issue in young people
Feel confident helping a young person experiencing mental ill health
Provide help on a first aid basis
Help protect a young person who might be at risk of harm
Help prevent a mental health issue from getting worse
Help a young person recover faster
Guide a young person towards the right support
Reduce the stigma of mental health issues.
How will I learn?
The Youth MHFA course usually takes place over two full days. However, the delivery of the course is flexible and may be delivered over a number of sessions.
The sessions will be a mix of presentations, discussions, and group work activities. Our instructors provide a safe learning environment and are trained to support you throughout the whole course. If you don’t feel comfortable joining in certain parts, then there is no pressure to.
Everyone who attends the course will receive a copy of the Youth MHFA manual and workbook, which are both excellent support resources. When you have completed the course you will receive a certificate to confirm that you are a trained Youth Mental Health First Aider.
Who can attend?
The course is for everyone and is relevant for people who teach, work, live with and care for 8 to 18 year olds, including young people themselves, although parental consent is required below the age of 16.
How do I book onto a course?
The course costs £200 per person (Concessions available)
For more information or to book on the course please download and complete the booking form and send it tous at[email protected]. Alternatively pleasephone and bookon 01603 432457
Calling all small business owners looking for advice and support.
Our first meeting in Hellesdon is on the 27th March.
Thanks to Broadland Council, we are bringing the Business Growth Club monthly meetings to this part of the city. We share ideas and best practice, all entirely focused on the needs of the micro and small business owner. I can guarantee you a stimulating meeting, no elevator pitches, an interesting bunch of people and free tea/coffee too! No charge to attend, or any need to book – just come along with an open mind.
To find out more: https://businessgrowthclub.net/up-and-coming-events
Start the new year off with our Great Yarmouth Business Breakfast.
A great way to catch up with existing connections and make new ones to bring in the new year. Join us at The Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth for a morning of networking over breakfast, we’ll also have a fun networking activity to get everyone talking.
In our usual style the breakfast will include:
Popular networking activities to help you connect with new businesses
Natalie Haydon from Affinity Agency will be presenting on how to utilise paid strategies to gain cut through in an ever increasingly competitive market place.Natalie joined Affinity a year ago and has worked in digital marketing for over 10 years with clients such as HSBC, Tesco, and M&S.
In her presentation she will be reviewing the various platforms and identifying which approaches work best for different business models, taking into account agency techniques and tools to ensure the best return on investment.
At Affinity she leads a team of experts in Paid Strategies, Conversion Optimisation, and SEO to name just a few and they take a holistic approach to develop an individual-focused digital marketing strategy that delivers targetted results against KPIs.
Our feature charity for this breakfast is Centre 81 who are based in Great Yarmouth and provide community transport and have a skills and activity centre for adults with a range of disabilities. Their motto is Ability Not Disability.