Setting up a new business can feel overwhelming. There’s
so much to think about – from choosing the right structure
to VAT, tax payroll and how to pay yourself. So, it really
helps to have a trusted advisor you can turn to.
Book a one-to-one session and talk to an experienced advisor from
Larking Gowen who will offer their impartial opinion and expert
advice, to help your business start-up, grow and thrive
These one-hour, confidential advice sessions are free, and held in
Cromer Library. Booking is essential via our Eventbrite page.
Set to take place on the 4th-5th March at the Norfolk Showground, The Southern North Sea Conference is undoubtedly the most important conference for the offshore energy industry in the East of England. SNS2015 will be the biggest conference and exhibition that EEEGR has ever delivered. A comprehensive conference programme will cover 2 days and is accompanied by a 77-strong exhibition. This year’s event will introduce an additional area in the exhibition hall for breakout sessions to run parallel to the conference programme.
A number of high quality speakers have already been confirmed with many more to be added to the agenda. The Energy Minister Matthew Hancock will speak on Day 2 of the conference. With an anticipated footfall of over 500 delegates, SNS is the perfect opportunity to showcase your business to key industry professionals, make new contacts and re-establish relationships with existing clients.
Exhibition stands remain. To exhibit at SNS2015 please book via theEEEGR websiteand contact Ruth Owen ([email protected]) to reserve your stand.
On the evening of the 4th March, EEEGR will host the ‘SNS Gala Dinner’, also at the Showground. A networking drinks reception, followed by a 3-course meal and after dinner speaker makes for a great evening of corporate entertainment. Our Gala Dinners are a brilliant opportunity to network with business professionals in a relaxed environment and entertain staff and clients alike. Tickets are available to purchase at £75 per person.
Sponsorship packages for the conference and Gala Dinner are available. Please contact Martine Watker ([email protected])for more information or if interested.
For more information about SNS2015 and for all updates please see ourwebsite, or contact the EEEGR office on 01493 446535.
Enjoy a fun night at the races with our Race Night in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
An excellent night at the races to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Delicious food will be served at 6.30pm with the choice of homemade lasagne with chips, salad and garlic bread or a vegetarian option. All other dietary needs can also be catered for.
The thrill of the races will start at 7.30pm with eight races including a sweepstake and auction race to keep the excitement going!
Tickets are only £10 in advance and all proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
The event will be held in the newly refurbished Barford Suite.
Hosted by MHA Larking Gowen, Lucas Fettes and Clapham & Collinge Who should attend? Charity trustees and senior management. Agenda 4:00pm – registration and networking, light refreshments available 4:30pm – presentations commence 6:00pm – presentations finish, guests are invited to join us for networking drinks 6:30pm – seminar closes Topics:
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
In this session we will explain Cloud Accounting, and show how it can benefit your business. This will include a dive into Xero, one of the UK’s most popular Cloud Accounting Platforms, demonstrating how the program works, and give you the opportunity to maximise efficiencies from its use. This session is run by James Elvin from Price Bailey. 3 top tips you’ll walk away with:
How Cloud Accounting can save you time
How Cloud Accounting can save you money
How you can use Cloud Accounting to improve your business performance
About James:
Jimmy joined Price Bailey in 1998 as a trainee and qualified as a Certified Accountant in 2004. He works with a portfolio of owner managed businesses, which ranges from self-employed individuals to Limited companies. He manages our outsourcing service and also oversees Sage, Xero, Quickbooks Online, Auto Enrolment and Payroll services across the Business team and has considerable knowledge of many cloud and desktop accounting solutions. Jimmy provides Sage, Xero and Quickbooks Online training support for clients and his colleagues across the practice.
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
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.
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
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.