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This Easter, families are invited to join the Chantry Code Breakers at Chantry Place Norwich –with The Great Eggscape from Easter Island – a free, fun-filled, interactive experience that promises thrills, creativity, and plenty of surprises.
Taking place on April 8th-9th and 15th-16th, The Great Eggscape challenges children to join the Chantry Code Breakers on a mission to save Easter. The naughty Easter chicks have stolen the Easter Bunny’s precious eggs and hidden them on the mysterious Easter Island. It’s up to the little adventurers to crack the code, get crafty, and help the Easter Bunny reclaim what’s rightfully his!
This free event will feature interactive crafting experiences where children can take part in solving secret codes and create their own air-dry clay characters inspired by the adventure. With sessions running every hour from 10am to 4pm, each child will be guided through a creative journey to help rescue the stolen eggs. Expect plenty of fun surprises along the way!
Paul McCarthy, general manager at Chantry Place, said: “We will be working with the Chantry Code Breakers to inspire little ones to get creative and help the Easter Bunny find his eggs, encouraging them to solve challenges and unleash their imagination. Whether crafting their own unique characters or engaging in hands-on activities, we can’t wait to see what they come up with. This interactive experience is the perfect way for children to have fun, learn, and enjoy a creative adventure at Chantry Place.”
Limited to 24 children per session, The Great Eggscape offers all participants a hands-on and personal experience. Don’t miss the chance to let your little ones explore, create, and enjoy this exciting Easter rescue mission. Plus, every child will take home a special memento to remember their adventure and continue the fun at home.
Cooper Lomaz Recruitment is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Commercial Director, Simon Brown; Simon has over 12 years of experience within recruitment throughout the United Kingdom and we are happy to welcome him to the team.
Simon started his career in recruitment in 2004, in an internal role within the Financial Services Sector, recruiting across three sites before attracting the attention of two prominent recruitment agencies who offered him the opportunity to work agency side. After careful consideration Simon took one of these opportunities based on the range of recruitment roles and development the organisation offered.
After a successful first 10 months working a permanent recruitment desk covering the Merseyside area, Simon applied and succeeded in getting a role he very much wanted as National Account Manager. In doing this role successfully for four years Simon was able to grow into the role of one of the company’s most successful Business Development Managers. During his time in the role Simon specialised in Managed Service Contracts across the UK, winning contracts from Cornwall to Strathclyde. It was during this time that Simon became familiar with East Anglia, by working on and winning the Norfolk Constabulary recruitment contract. During the 5 years he spent with the company, Simon won over 20 Managed Service Contracts, which we think is pretty good work!
Simon then took the decision to relocate and take a new opportunity with a leading Public Sector recruitment agency as Client Development Manager where he reported directly to the MD and covered all three offices – Birmingham, London and Manchester. Success within this role and organisation saw Simon embark on a wide range of business areas and opportunities which ultimately saw him get promoted to the UK Board of Directors in March 2015 as Commercial Director.
2016 sees Simon embark on his most exciting career move to date in joining Cooper Lomaz as Commercial Director, Simon said of his recent move:
“I am proud to have joined such a valued and recognised professional recruitment organisation in Cooper Lomaz. The welcome I have received from across the organisation has been amazing and something I am extremely grateful for; it’s certainly helped ease my transition into the company. I am excited to work across the Sales and Client Development teams at Cooper Lomaz, helping to build on the excellent results the organisation has delivered to clients and candidates across East Anglia over the last 25 years.”
We’re really excited to welcome Simon to the team, and the lovely region of East Anglia, as we know he’ll be a real asset and a lovely chap to work with.
Jen Little, Practice Recruitment Specialist at the Cambridge office of Pure Resourcing Solutions (Pure) is about to take on the gruelling challenge of walking for a week across the Sahara desert to raise money for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity (ARHC) in Cambridgeshire.
Having spent the last six months undergoing some intensive preparation training, Jen is one of eight people who have signed up for the extreme adventure in support of the charity which is the only adult hospice in Cambridgeshire. The other members of Team ARHC include the charity’s CEO Lynn Morgan, staff at the hospice and other local business people including Steve Mitcham, CEO of Cambridge Business Society.
Team ARHC will fly out to Morocco this week, ready to start the epic walk on Thursday 17th March. They will be trekking over 70km in weather conditions which will range from a scorching 40 degrees during the day to just 0 degrees when they are camping out at night.
The idea first came about last August during discussions on how to raise money for the new 24-bed facility at the hospice, which is dedicated to providing specialist palliative care and support to adult patients and their family, friends and carers. The new building is set to be an exemplar in hospice design and will offer patients a more spacious, attractive and therapeutic environment.
The charity is extremely close to Jen’s heart and she has been an ambassador for the hospice for eight years. She said: “It really is an amazing place and supports many people during what can be a very difficult period of their lives. The staff are incredible and very caring and the volunteers who give their time are true inspirations. When the fundraising idea of walking across the desert came up I thought why not! But having committed myself, I realised I needed to do some serious training preparation. I took part in an eight-week fitness boot camp, have since lost a stone in weight and I now feel like I live at the gym.”
The team, which includes a real mix of ages, has also been group training walks together, which has given them time to discuss other important preparations.
Jen said: “I’ve been testing out and considering so many different types of socks to find the ones which best protect against blisters. We’re not allowed to take much with us as our baggage will be carried by camels as we hike across the sand dunes. That makes the decisions on what we do decide to pack even more important.”
All the team at Pure are supporting Jen in her fundraising mission. The recruitment company is already a keen supporter of the hospice, and has raised more than £6k for the charity over the last few years. The directors have given Jen the time off for the challenge and kick started her fundraising with a £250 donation.
Jen added: “All my colleagues are being extremely supportive. They know I’m just as nervous as I am excited. This challenge will definitely take me out of my comfort zone. Although I’ve been to the desert before, I’ve never spent a week walking across it, or camped in it overnight. But I am doing this to raise money for the hospice and to boost the profile of the fantastic work it does. Even if I end up in a bit of discomfort as a result, it will all be worth it.”
Image: Jen Little from Pure Resourcing Solutions takes on a training walk in preparation for a week-long trek across the Sahara desert to raise money for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
For more media information contact Dawn Humphreys or Amy Larman at FOUR Agency on 01603 627294 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Notes to editors:
About Pure Resourcing Solutions
Formed in 2002 from a single office in Cambridge, Pure Resourcing Solutions are now the professional recruitment specialists in the East of England; with offices in Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Chelmsford.
Pure specialises in Accountancy, Financial Services, IT, Human Resources, Marketing and Office Support recruitment solutions at all levels, including board level appointments through its specialist Executive division.
Ateam of 10 apprentices are on track for successful new careers after being selected to join train operator Abellio Greater Anglia.
The operator has launched a bespoke scheme for 18 to 24 year-old applicants not previously in employment, education or training which will see the new recruits work in various roles across the company’s customer service department while completing a Level 2 NVQ qualification.
Recruited through skills specialist Ingeus, the new starters will be based in Norwich where their exciting journey will introduce them to a range of roles over the next 12 months including working in the ticket office, on the platforms dispatching trains and as part of the train presentation team.
The 10 successful recruits were amongst more than 150 applicants for the apprenticeships. They will receive one-to-one training while working in the company’s customer service department at Norwich, earning a wage while gaining recognised qualifications and on-the-job skills.
Bryony Bridgewater, 19, from Gorleston in Norfolk was unemployed for two years before being recruited onto the apprenticeship, which is her first ever job.
Having moved from London, Bryony found it hard to get to know anyone in the local area, and even harder to find work with no experience to offer employers. With Ingeus’s support she successfully prepared and applied for the newly launched Abellio apprenticeship scheme and along with nine other talented recruits couldn’t be more excited about getting her career back on track.
“I am keen to learn and wanted a customer service role but got nowhere applying for apprenticeships on my own. Ingeus really helped, and even if I hadn’t got the job, I thought I’d come a really long way in building my confidence and employability skills,” Bryony said.
Fellow apprentice Reece Orford, 21, from Costessey, said: “I moved back to the UK from Canada in 2010 and have since worked as a business administrator. I wanted to join Abellio Greater Anglia because the apprenticeship offers so much scope for progression.”
Ingeus is a leading employability skills provider which provides fee-free recruitment and skills services to national and regional employers. It worked closely with Abellio Greater Anglia to develop the comprehensive recruitment and apprenticeship programme as Catherine Prosser, National Employer Services Team Manager at Ingeus explains:
“Ingeus advertised the opportunity, processed the applications and organised bespoke recruitment days on behalf of Abellio Greater Anglia. We have sourced some really talented young people who just needed the right opportunity to show their skills and motivation to work. We are now supporting the induction of the new recruits and will be assessing the apprentices’ progress throughout every step of the programme.”
Andrew Goodrum, Customer Service Director at Abellio Greater Anglia, said: “We are very pleased to welcome our new apprentices. This customised training course will offer a range of transferrable skills. The railway is a great place to work with a wealth of opportunities and fantastic benefits. We already operate a very successful engineering apprenticeship and this new scheme will help strengthen our customer service department.”
The apprentices’ appointment coincides with National Apprenticeship Week which runs from 14 to 18 March and celebrates apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
We are delighted to welcome a new senior member to our team as we continue to grow our leisure, tourism, food and drink expertise.
With over 15 years’ of PR and marketing experience, Angi Davies joins Reflection PR as a Senior Account Manager to deliver results-driven campaigns for clients.
Joining the agency from Robinsons Motor Group, Angi’s brand portfolio includes Volkswagen, Audi, Adnams Brewery, The Royal Norfolk Show and The RSPB.
Angi says: “I’m looking forward to working with a wide variety of clients and helping to develop the business further.”
Suzy Pettican, Managing Director of Reflection PR, is pleased to welcome Angi back to the team.
“Angi first worked with me in my spare bedroom four years ago, so I’m delighted to welcome her back at an exciting time for the business.”
Find out a little more about Angihere. And hopefully you will meet her soon.
Next week Peter from Human Capital Department will be jetting off to Qatar and Dubai. “It sounds like a holiday but it’s really not” said Peter.
The purpose of his visit is to meet potential clients of Human Capital Department’s HR Consultancy and Training Serivces.
In particular Peter is working with companies looking to improve and streamline their leadership development programmes.
“Companies across the GCC region are feeling the effect of low oil price on revenue and profits and implemeting cost reduction strategies. At the same time they do not want to cut back on investement in national talent as this represents the future for the region – we can help in re-focussing existing talent mangement strategies and re-design of management and leadership programmes”.
It is a short trip but should prove productive as Peter lived and worked in the region for eight years and so has many contacts there and will be also be speaking at the Qatar HR Forum on the 23rd March. .
Two teams from Pure Resourcing Solutions (Pure) are set to get extremely wet and muddy this Sunday (20 March) as they tackle ‘Only the Brave’, an extreme obstacle course race in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Eighteen runners from Pure’s Norwich, Ipswich and Cambridge offices will be racing across a vast area of land, usually used for farming and military training, at Elveden, near Thetford. But this isn’t an ordinary charity fun run as the teams will face at least 20 different obstacles throughout the course, including having to scale 7ft walls, landing in a pool of mud on the other side.
Becky Wilson, Managing Consultant HR recruitment at the Norwich office, is the captain of the team taking on the Intrepid, five-mile race and Scott Woodrow, Associate Director at the Ipswich office, is the captain of the team facing the Fearless, ten-mile race.
Pure wanted to support the event as the East Anglian Air Ambulance is a client of the professional recruitment agency, although Becky admits they are also wondering if they must be a bit mad to have willingly agreed to take part.
Becky said: “We’re trying not to think about it too much in case we change our minds! But even if we do get exceptionally wet, cold and muddy for a couple of hours, it will be worth it to have been able to raise money for such a fantastic cause.”
The East Anglian Air Ambulance has cited the charity’s pilots, doctors, patients and families as the inspiration behind organising this fundraising event. The air ambulance flies 365 days a year, taking highly skilled medical teams to people who have been unfortunate enough to be involved in accidents or medical emergencies in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. The crews need to be brave, and overcome physical and emotional obstacles every single day.
Becky added: “I recently visited the air ambulance and heard the team talk first-hand about their experiences, and how the service is completely reliant on fundraising, really makes you think. We go about our day-to-day lives, but everything pales into insignificance compared to what they have to deal with every day. The money we raise will help to make all the difference.”
Sponsorship from the event will help to keep the East Anglian Air Ambulance in the sky, as the charity needs to raise £10.2m this year to keep flying. To date the Pure team has already raised over £700 and are aiming to reach at least £900.
Led by Directors, Ian Walters and Lynn Walters, several members of the team are from the Ipswich office. This latest fundraising mission will also be part of the #IpswichBig10 anniversary campaign. Team members at the Ipswich team have pledged to take part in, or organise, ten different events to raise money for local charities to mark the ten-year anniversary of the Ipswich office.
For more media information please contact Dawn Humphreys or Amy Larman at FOUR agency on 01603 627294 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Notes to editors:
About Pure Resourcing Solutions
Formed in 2002 from a single office in Cambridge, Pure Resourcing Solutions are now the professional recruitment specialists in the East of England; with offices in Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Chelmsford.
Pure specialises in Accountancy, Financial Services, IT, Human Resources, Marketing and Office Support recruitment solutions at all levels, including board level appointments through its specialist Executive division.
A vacancy exists for the role of Business Support Administrator for Realise Futures Careers Solutions. The prime purpose of this role will be to offer administrative assistance to the RFCS team. You will need to ensure that tasks are completed within a timely manner and to the levels of RFCS and the challenging demands on the National Careers Service contract.
This is a varied and complex role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with peers and senior managers.
For more information or to apply please contact [email protected] or 01473 238601.
Banham Zoo is celebrating a historic milestone as four maned wolf pups were born in January 2025 – the first maned wolf birth at the zoo in 20 years.
This exciting event makes Banham Zoo one of only a handful of UK zoos to have successfully bred this Near Threatened species as part of a vital conservation programme.
The pups were born to first-time parents Enya and Thiago, and all four are thriving under their mother’s care. Now one month old, they are beginning to explore their surroundings while being closely monitored by our expert zookeepers to ensure their healthy development.
A Crucial Conservation Achievement
Maned wolves are classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss, road collisions and human/wildlife conflict across South America. This successful birth represents a significant step forward in the conservation of the species, strengthening the European Breeding Programme (EEP) in which Banham Zoo proudly participates.Only three UK zoos have successfully bred maned wolves in the past year.
This birth highlights Banham Zoo’s ongoing commitment to conservation, animal welfare, and species survival.
Maned wolf pups typically remain with their mother for up to a year, learning crucial survival skills before gaining independence – making this an important period for their development.
We are also proud to acknowledge the support of Towergate Insurance, whose generous sponsorship of the maned wolves will allow us to make critical improvements to the habitat, enhancing the care and well-being of these magnificent animals. It also supports our continued involvement in vital breeding programmes, ensuring the long-term survival of this rare species.
“We’re delighted to sponsor the habitat of the maned wolf pups and congratulate Banham Zoo on their breeding success of this near threatened species. It’s fantastic to see such an achievement happen in East Anglia, a region that we’re deeply proud to operate in. As a regional insurance broker, we take great pride in the achievements of the local communities and look forward to watching the pups grow in their wonderful habitat that we’re thrilled to support.”
Kirsty Wainwright-Noble, Towergate Insurance.
“The birth of four maned wolf pups is an incredible milestone for both Banham Zoo and the conservation of this unique species. It is the first maned wolf birth here in 20 years, making it a significant achievement – not just for our team but for the wider efforts to safeguard the species. Formally listed as near threatened in 2015, in recent years, the populations have decreased rapidly, and it’s believed they are at threat of extinction.
With only three UK zoos having successfully bred maned wolves in the last year, moments like this truly highlight the vital role zoos play in protecting and preserving endangered wildlife for future generations. The pups are already out and visible, and wecan’t wait for our guests to share in the joy of seeing them. We hope that births like this will inspire the next generation of zookeepers and conservationists.”
Deborah Harris, Animal Manger at Banham Zoo
Watch the Pups & Support Conservation
Banham Zoo is releasing exclusive footage to mark this incredible occasion, offering the public a first glimpse at these rare and special pups.
We invite visitors to come and witness this landmark conservation success and learn more about how Banham Zoo is working to protect endangered species like the maned wolf.
MOA are proud to have been involved with Break charity andthe GoGoDragons! project for the last 18 months. Working with this small charity with a big heart has been an emotional journey. We have touched many lives and given young people a better start in life as a result. We produced this short video as one of our dragons headed towards the auction from it’s home. The Artist John Stokes, a Shakespearean Actor who has performed at the Maddermarket theatre many times, an accomplished graphic artist and all round gentleman says farewell to GoGoMadder in his own style.
Avendra Narayan CPA has become the first Australian TaxAssist Accountants franchisee. Avendra, who has over 45 years’ experience in accounting, business and finance has opened a shop in the Liverpool district of Sydney, New South Wales.
Joining Australia’s newest network of accountants, and becoming its first franchisee held no fear for Avendra, who was attracted to the shop concept and business development initiatives offered by TaxAssist. “Many people will ask what makes TaxAssist so different?” said Avendra. “Really, it boils down to offering a more comprehensive, all round service, specifically for small businesses – if you like – a ‘one-stop-shop’.”
All TaxAssist shops are based in accessible, convenient locations. Avendra continues “The look and feel of the shops are completely different from traditional accounting practices. We know clients will appreciate our open, welcoming look and we want clients to enjoy coming through the door. Gone are the days of feeling inhibited by a trip to your accountant. The shop certainly seems to be working too, in the first two weeks of opening, I signed 14 clients, the majority of which were walk-in clients!”
The Liverpool shop joins the Forster, Woolgoolga and Taree branches, which opened in January and are operated by Master Franchisees Terry Murphy and Celeste Godwin.
TaxAssist is looking to grow its network by joining forces with other accountants. If you are interested in finding out more, please visit the Australian franchisee recruitment website www.taxassistfranchise.com.au.
TaxAssist has over 280 practices in the UK and over 20 in the Republic of Ireland.