“We seek a talented and experienced senior-level Paid Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic team at Pivotal. In this crucial role, you will lead, innovate, and expand our paid marketing strategies across diverse platforms. As one of our Senior Paid Marketing Consultants, you will drive strategic initiatives, mentor team members, and ensure the successful execution of paid advertising campaigns that deliver outstanding results for our clients.
Working with a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to blue-chip companies across various industries, the successful candidate will be adaptable and eager to work in a fast-paced environment. If you have years of experience within paid media and digital marketing and are looking for an exciting new challenge, this role could be for you.”
Exciting news for Olcote Wellbeing! I’ve been teaching at the centres for years, but I have a special affinity to Long Stratton Leisure Centre and even since selling up and moving into Norwich I still continue to teach there. From 1st July I will be bringing my Personal Training and Clinical Personal Training to the fantastic gym and e-gym space at the centre!
It’s a great gym space with first class equipment to really help you reach those fitness goals 💪
It offers:
A fully equipped and up-to-the-minute large gym space
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Fully air conditioned
Great changing and showering facilities
A barista cafe space with WI-FI and touchdown desk areas
Free carparking
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A bespoke prototype designed by King’s Lynn based Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of packaging equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, has helped a leading retail brand reduce their loading time by 50 per cent.
Working closely with the online grocery brand – who were experiencing too many touchpoints, as well as some manual handling safety issues, around transferring groceries from their warehouse operation into their vehicles, Southgate’s expert in-house Design Team designed a bespoke cart specifically to address these issues, working for the specifics of the client’s site, their space requirements and the people using it.
With each minor detail designed with a specific workflow in mind, the three-tier cart enabled the client to save 50 per cent in their loading time, increasing productivity for the business.
As the need to maximise productivity in all areas of an operation has never been so crucial, Phil O’Driscoll, Head of Innovation and New Product Development at Southgate Global, explained that customised products that meet very specific needs or address unique challenges are becoming more in demand.
“Customers either recognise an issue within their workflow but are unsure on how to fix it themselves, recognise that the standard equipment they are currently using just isn’t working to maximum potential, or they are being faced with new challenges that existing options cannot resolve.”
“It’s here that the benefits of bespoke solutions come into play, and our garment trolley is a prime example of this. Right from the initial survey to the design brief, prototyping and final implementation, we built a solution that was based on expertise and experience and with a specific goal in mind. A service you just can’t get with off-the-shelf solutions.”
With decades of experience serving over 3,000 customers in more than 20 countries around the world, Southgate prides itself on its expertise and range of operational logistics and fulfilment solutions that support some of the biggest organisations in the key sectors including 3PL, e-commerce, retail, post & parcel and general manufacturing.
Describing the Southgate Design Team as ‘problem solvers’, O’Driscoll explained the intricate process of each bespoke solution.
“We start each project from scratch with no assumptions or preconceptions. The team apply themselves to deeply understand the problem, ensuring to ask the right questions. Once we have the concept, we created a prototype before designing a final solution that meets the client’s exact needs.
“Whether we’re fitting equipment to existing architecture or helping to redesign the process of how they move products from A to B, it’s a form of flexibility and personalised service that you just can’t find from off-the-shelf solutions. This approach means the solution is something that organisations can use as a key differentiator to make them more competitive. In an increasingly challenging environment where price is often used as the only point of differentiation this approach can make all the difference.’
Innovators across 3PL are using bespoke design solutions to improve efficiencies to improve any manual handling.
As the challenges of running an efficient and cost-effective fulfilment operation continue to grow, Southgate continues to invest in creating innovative material handling equipment to help deliver a productive warehouse operation.
For more information on Southgate’s design services, click here.
Norwich-based Legal Technology specialists Tiger Eye are finding new ways to raise vital funds for the local community. The IT firm, based at The Henderson Business Centre, offered staff a chance to win an extra day’s holiday by purchasing tickets for a charity raffle draw. To add to the raffle’s appeal, the holiday up for grabs was the 21st of June (the Summer Solstice) which is the longest day of the year. The raffle raised over £100, with all proceeds donated to Norfolk and Waveney Mind, Tiger Eye’s charity of the year.
Alex Wilson, a Technical Analyst from Tiger Eye’s Project Delivery Team, won the raffle and plans to spend the day off in Norwich. Alex added: “I plan to spend my extra day of holiday with an old colleague and Liam from my team. We’ll be shunning the lovely sunshine by attempting to escape a virtual reality escape room, eating burgers or sushi, and venturing to Retro Replay arcade in Castle Quarter.”
This unique fundraising event features as part of Tiger Eye’s overall fundraising scheme for the year, with other events including tea and scones for the Jubilee and various other office activities. In January, Tiger Eye were pleased to announce Norfolk and Waveney Mind as their charity of the year for 2022 following a company-wide selection process.
Julie Wilson, Admin Services Director at Tiger Eye, added: “It has been a pleasure to find new and unique ways to fundraise for Norfolk and Waveney Mind, and we are delighted to make an impact in our community. As a business, we aim to create an environment where staff feel able to talk openly about mental health, and we highly value the crucial work of Norfolk and Waveney Mind in our area.”
Norfolk and Waveney Mind support those within the community with their mental health and wellbeing from prevention support to crisis support. The charity offers an extensive range of mental health services, along with associated training, advice, and information, working to reduce the stigma associated with mental health, support people in recovery, and champion better services for all. Whilst part of the Mind network, Norfolk and Waveney Mind are an independent charity who raise their own funds.
Greater Anglia is advising customers how they can benefit from the best value fares ahead of the national fares increase next month.
From 5 March 2023, fares will rise by an average of 5.9% and customers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to benefit from cheaper prices.
Anyone buying tickets for travel after 5 March can benefit from 2022 prices if they buy between now and March 4.
Customers buying tickets from 5 March onwards will be charged the new fares.
Martin Moran, Commercial Director, Greater Anglia, said: “If you buy a ticket between now and 4 March, even for travel after 5 March, the ticket will be sold at the current price. The new fares will only start to be sold on and from 5 March itself.
“We want customers to benefit from the best value fares. When using ticket machines, customers can select the ‘cheapest fare’ button and anyone purchasing Advance tickets via our website can use the ‘best fare finder’.”
Customers are also reminded to buy direct from the Greater Anglia website or app, as the train operator does not charge booking fees.
There will be no changes to car parking charges across the Greater Anglia network from 5 March. A trial discounting the cost of parking is currently underway at 14 stations
Tariffs have been reduced at Audley End, Billericay, Bishop’s Stortford, Broxbourne, Diss, Harlow Town, Hatfield Peverel, Kelvedon, Lowestoft, Manningtree, March, Marks Tey, Rayleigh, Whittlesford and Wickford.
The trial follows the introduction of new, hourly parking tariffs at 30 Greater Anglia station car parks, so people have a cheaper option if they’re not planning to park all day, reflecting the way work patterns have changed since the pandemic.
Last year, Greater Anglia also launched a new flexible car parking season ticket – giving rail passengers who park at stations two or three days a week on a regular basis a discount of up to 12.5 per cent.
The flexible parking season ticket gives eight parking sessions which have to be used within 28 days of purchase – matching the new Flexi Season train ticket. The eight parking sessions can be used on any day – there is no need to specify them in advance.
Customers are reminded that strike action will affect services on 16, 18, 30 March and 1 April. Anyone travelling on those days is advised to check before they travel.
Norfolk Community Foundation has officially launched their ‘Good for Good’ programme, a groundbreaking initiative to make it easier for local businesses to achieve greater social impact.
What is Good for Good?
Good for Good helps Norfolk businesses of all sizes with the charities that need their time, expertise, and resources. Whether it’s offering professional skills, donating assets, or providing funding, Good for Good ensures local businesses’ contributions help those who need it most.
Why did we start it?
Good for Good is brought to you by Norfolk Community Foundation. We wanted to offer a way for businesses to support causes close to their hearts and achieve more by coordinating their efforts. We also wanted to help charities by directing support and energy where it will really make a difference. Connected to over 2,000 voluntary sector organisations and 100 local businesses, we have real-time knowledge of the most pressing needs in our community and the ways businesses can help to meet them.
How do we ensure everyone benefits?
As part of Good for Good, businesses get what they need, and charities do, too. Good for Good offers a framework for businesses to direct resources where they are needed most to create thriving communities, all while helping them to articulate their ESG impact to stakeholders, colleagues, and customers.
What’s new with Good for Good?
Building on the success of Norfolk ProHelp, which paired charities with professional skills, Good for Good offers an enhanced platform. It allows businesses to strategically address the needs of local charities through targeted giving, staff time, and sharing assets. Good for Good makes the process more efficient and impactful, working consciously, systematically and sustainably to serve local community needs.
Join them in making a difference! Together, we can create thriving communities across Norfolk.
Above: The new running in board at Brundall Gardens. Pictured from left: Gillian Lincoln, station adopter, Martin Halliday, Wherry Lines CRP, Greg Chandler, station adopter and Phil Hogg, Greater Anglia’s Asset Management Project Delivery Site Manager.
New signage has been installed at Brundall Gardens Station combining a modern twist with a nod to the past.
Brundall Gardens station on the Wherry Lines between Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft has been cared for by adopter and nearby resident, Greg Chandler for almost 20 years and his efforts have seen the station recognised with awards and a special wildlife friendly accreditation.
Over the past few months, the station has received substantial investment by train operator, Greater Anglia, which has included the resurfacing of platforms and a new lighting scheme. The recent works have enabled some changes to the station planting and this has enabled new station name signs known within the rail industry as Running in Boards to be installed.
The new signs have been funded by the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership and are a modern twist on the original signage in place when the station opened as a halt in the 1920s.
Construction of the signage has been a family affair with Greg building the frames and his son, a cabinet maker, creating the mahogany architrave. Greater Anglia’s project delivery site manager, Phil Hogg who has been overseeing the station improvement scheme assisted with the installation.
Station Adopter Greg Chandler said, “I’ve wanted to reinstate the traditional Running in Boards at the station for several years, having seen them pictured in old photographs. When the project to install new lighting at the station began, it was necessary to remove some of the hedging and this gave the opportunity to create a little more space, enabling the installation of the new signs.
“They are a modern take on the original signage and I am grateful to Phil Hogg at Greater Anglia for his assistance in installing them and to the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership for providing the funding.”
Martin Halliday, Community Rail development Officer added; “We were delighted to assist Greg with funding for new signage at Brundall Gardens. Based upon original designs from the 1920s, these splendid additions include a modern element which will make them more friendly for passengers. We are continually looking to improve station signage across the area and where possible incorporating larger signs which are also helpful for those with dementia.”
As part of Greater Anglia’s upgrade of the station, the project team have also installed a specially constructed composting unit donated by principal contractor Braybrook and will be assisting with new planting in the spring.
Phil Hogg, project delivery site manager at Greater Anglia said; “We have worked closely with Greg and Gillian to carefully undertake improvements to the station infrastructure, the work involved removing a substantial amount of hedging, new lighting and re-surfacing and we were pleased to be able to support efforts to install this excellent new signage.”
The railway station opened in 1924, some 80 years after the line first opened, and was initially named Brundall Gardens Halt. The station was jointly funded by the railway and cinema impresario Mr. Frederick Cooper who owned the adjacent Brundall Gardens. It was built to support visitors to the lakes, waterways and a restaurant which were part of the original gardens. Today, around 14,000 people use the station annually, a mixture of residents and those visiting the nearby marina.
The station is adopted by Greg Chandler and Gillian Lincoln and features a fascinating array of planting, supporting bees and butterflies. The recent works at the station has facilitated additional space for new planting schemes which Gillian is currently planning.
The station was the first in the region to receive accreditation for its wildlife friendly environment and Greg and the volunteer team have been recognised at both regional and national level for their efforts.
Above: Brundall Gardens Halt signage circa 1960 (courtesy Graham Kenworthy Collection)
Photo caption: Jamie Parker, key account manager at Anglian, with Suzanne Comaskey, retail operations manager at Big C, rolling out the bins at Big C’s distribution centre.
Norfolk-based Big C Cancer Charity is diverting waste from landfill and increasing its recycling rates, thanks to a new partnership with Anglian Waste Recycling.
Having carried out a waste audit, Anglian is now rolling out 16 new bins across 10 Big C shops to collect three different types of waste – dry mixed recycling, glass and general waste. Everything is then being collected by Anglian Waste Recycling for sorting and processing locally at its licensed facility in Attleborough, with zero being sent to landfill. A monthly waste report produced by Anglian will also enable Big C to monitor recycling rates and identify any additional opportunities.
Suzanne Comaskey, retail operations manager at Big C, said: “We are pleased to be partnering with Anglian which will help us to dispose of waste from our charity shops in a more sustainable way. The new contract with Anglian not only stops our waste from being sent out of the region to be processed but, by adding in new bins and segregating it as it comes out of our shops, we will be doing our bit to recycle more.”
Jamie Parker, key account manager at Anglian, said: “We’re delighted to help Big C make its operations more environmentally friendly. Waste has become a key focus for any kind of retail outlet looking to improve their sustainability credentials and for a charity such as Big C, this can also provide a way to potentially save some vital funds. By carrying out a waste audit to see what they currently throw away, we were able to identify additional ways for them to segregate their waste which will enable them to recycle more. As a local business, we are pleased to be supporting such an important charity on our doorstep.”
Anglian Waste Recycling offers a free waste audit for businesses and organisations looking to achieve their sustainability goals, reduce the impact of waste on the environment and save money. To find out more, see www.anglianrecycling.co.uk
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Guy Pyle as Managing Director with immediate effect.
Guy’s appointment as part time Managing Director follows Darren Chapman’s move to Chairman at the beginning of June 2024.
Handing over the day to day responsibility to Guy, Darren Chapman said ‘Guy and I have been long connected and I believe that Guy’s appointment will benefit our customers and business through our next stage of growth.
Guy is renowned for leading teams and providing clients with key IT services combined with a passion for a more holistic approach to strategic cyber security.
Join us in welcoming Guy to the team.
CyberScale also welcomes, Stuart Golding.
CyberScale, a specialist Cyber Security Consultancy, based in Norwich are delighted that Stuart Golding has agreed to join the team in a Principal Consultant role.
Stuart has an accomplished career in cyber and information security having supported some of the UK’s most recognisable brands including WH Smith, Sainsbury’s, and Carnival UK as Founder and CEO of UKDataSecure. Stuart will bring a wealth of skills and knowledge to CyberScale.
Darren Chapman, founder and Chairman at CyberScale said ‘I’ve known and worked with Stuart for many years, and I’m delighted that he has agreed to help us progress CyberScale in this critical role. Stuart’s knowledge, skills and experience will be a great asset to CyberScale and of great benefit to our clients, and his approach and values are closely aligned to CyberScale’s and my own. As such, he’s the perfect fit to help take forward our advisory services’.
Abate introduces the RatMat, an innovative, humane and cost-effective solution to protect property and assets from rodents.
Using the principles of an electric fence, the RatMat tiles can be used as a long term solution to prevent rats and mice causing expensive damage to property such as motor vehicles. The RatMat is safe, scalable and transportable and doubles as a hardwearing floor surface.
The main safety feature of the RatMat is the low energy pulse it uses. This is dramatically less powerful than a standard electric fence.
At Abate Pest Management, we see this as an ideal solution for two areas, which have proven to be very costly after rodent infestations.
RatMat for Vehicles
Your dream car sits in the garage just waiting for you to get behind the wheel and take it out for a spin. Whether you have put many hours work into your car or you’ve had the opportunity to buy the car of your dreams, all you can think of is the pleasure you’re going to get when you sit behind the steering wheel.
But unfortunately, you have also got to be aware of the pain you might suffer if your car is damaged by rodents. Rodents can chew wires, hoses, plastic panels, and other car parts to make nesting materials, turning your dream car into an expensive nightmare!
RatMat, not just for cars, it’s also a perfect solution to protect farm machinery such as combine harvesters, balers, sprayers and tractor units.
The one-off purchase of a RatMat will protect your vehicle for years to come – preventing damage which can cost many thousands.
RatMat for Warehouses
The entrance to a warehouse can be the perfect front door to nearby rodents. If your logistics operation has roller shutters or high-speed roll-up doors which are left open for any given time, you may be inviting rodents into your warehouse. With RatMat, we can prevent this occurring by installing a system at the warehouse entrance points. This is an ideal solution for BRC audited premises and any logistics operations within the food chain. It will certainly keep warehouse rodent free, even if the doors are open (subjeHomect to other standard proofing measures in place).
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DOES RATMAT WORK? Using the principles of an electric fence, the RatMat can be used as a long term solution to prevent rats and mice causing expensive damage to property and assets such as motor vehicles.
IS RATMAT SAFE? The main safety feature of the RatMat is the low energy pulse it uses, which is effective in repelling small animals.
WHERE CAN I INSTALL RATMAT? RatMat can be used indoors and outdoors on a hard surface.
IS RATMAT A FRAGILE SURFACE? RatMat doubles as a hard-wearing floor surface. The flooring can be swept, vacuumed and pressure washed (always ensure that RatMat is turned off first!).
DO I NEED TO SCREW RATMAT DOWN? If you are driving vehicles onto the mat regularly, it can be screwed down to prevent slippage/damage.
HOW CLOSE DOES THE RODENT NEED TO BE TO BE REPELLED? The box is able to deliver a shock more than 25m from the source in ideal conditions.
WHAT CAN I USE RATMAT TO PROTECT? RatMat can be used to protect cars, motorcycles, machinery, dust bin lorries, combine harvesters and many other vehicles. It can also be used as a barrier on the entrance of garages or as a barrier product for quarantining parts.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Just request a free site survey and Abate Pest Management will provide a no obligation quote. Get in touch via [email protected] or call 0800 980 9767.
Bluebell Nursery Managers Kym Carey (left) and Meganne Smith (right) with Langley School’s outgoing Head of Nursery & Pre-Prep Allison Skipper (centre).
Following the announcement at the start of the year about the expansion of Bluebell Nursery, which is part of Langley School, the ribbon has now been cut and doors are officially open.
During the unveiling ceremony on Friday 5th July, more than 100 people came to see for the first time the new facilities that include a purpose-built nursery space, with a Tots Town themed village with role play and sensory learning a key focus.
Based at Langley Prep School in Taverham, Bluebell Nursery was in June classified as OFSTED outstanding.
Head of Nursery and Pre-Prep, Mrs Allison Skipper commented, “Bluebell Nursery has experienced a staggering amount of success, and we have expanded our provision entirely due to demand for places and the waiting list since we opened the new baby room in 2022.
“The expansion takes us up to four nursery classes now; Seedlings for 6 to 16 month olds, Acorns for 16 to 24 month olds, Oaks for 2 to 3 year olds, and Woodlands for 3 to 4 year olds.
“It’s thrilling to see the new facility go from concept to planning to actuality, and we’re so happy that it will now fulfil its purpose as it becomes full of little people who we know will make the most of such a super setup.
“With OFSTED classifying us outstanding this year too, we couldn’t be prouder of what the staff, families and children have created at Bluebell.”
Bluebell Nursery offers an all year-round nursery provision, with an option for term-time-only for those parents who have children at Langley Pre-Prep or Prep School, and it also accepts government funding from age two.
Wingfield Consultants have been very successul recently in gaining national and local recognition for the work they do.
They have received SEVEN wins, nominations, and shortlist positions in 2024 so far.
These are the CorporateLiveWire Global Awards 2023-24 win for Business Consultancy of the Year – UK win, The National Mentoring Awards – Excellence in Mentoring Award win (for Simon Wingfield), the SME News Business Elite Awards win for Best Business Growth Solutions Consultancy (East of England), the StartUp Awards finalist for Business Consulting & Management StartUp of the Year (East of England), the British Business Awards finalist for Small Business of the Year, the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards finalist for Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year (East of England), and the Business Awards UK shortlist (for Norfolk).
Simon Wingfield, Founder of Wingfield Consultants, said: ‘These award recognitions keep rolling in this year! Our business model of 80% paying clients and 20% pro bono supporting local communities, charities, and businesses is one we have stuck to. Why? Because ‘People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe’ (Simon Sinek, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action’). These recognitions show that our model resonates with our clients and the award judges.’
