Made locally in Hunstanton, East Coast Gelato will be open daily at Chantry Place in Centre opening hours and will be located on the dining terrace. It will serve a range of gelato, in flavours such as Biscoff, salted caramel and mint choc chip; as well as raspberry and strawberry sorbets. Plus, homemade fruit lollies, gelato lollies dipped in chocolate and ‘conies’ in a range of flavours, and vegan options.
Elliot Hibell, manager at East Coast Gelato at Chantry Place, said: “We can’t wait to bring our delicious, locally-made Italian range of gelato and cold treats to Norwich. We already have stores in Hunstanton and Thornham, and we’re confident that our new store at Chantry Place will be just as popular. Our owner, Joel, was trained in Italy by the very best and has brought his skills and knowledge about making the best Italian gelato to Norfolk – and he is the one who still makes it now in our kitchen in Hunstanton!”
Paul McCarthy, general manager at Chantry Place, said: “East Coast Gelato will be bringing its delicious, award-winning gelato and sorbets to Chantry Place. Located on the dining terrace, visitors can enjoy treats from this local business, who use freshly made ingredients. This follows other good news for the Centre, with Flannels recently opening and more news on new openings coming soon.”
East Coast Gelato has been serving incredible gelato and handmade desserts since 2016.
For more information on Chantry Place, visit www.chantryplace.co.uk or follow @chantryplacenorwich on social media.
Flagship Group has developed a unique system which will transform how it manages the thousands of trees for which it is responsible.
The Group, the largest housing provider in the East of England, has replaced its time-consuming manual office-based process with a bespoke app-based solution which will free up Flagship’s team of arborists to spend more time out on site.
With 3,500 individual and 1,000 groups of trees covering an area from North Essex to North Norfolk within Flagship’s remit, the Group’s Business Intelligence Team was tasked with redesigning the process to be more streamlined. Victoria Green, Business Intelligence Developer, explained: “Our passion is delivering a great service for our customers, so we were very keen to support our arborists by designing a solution to help them work as effectively and efficiently as possible.”
Using existing software, the solution has streamlined the arborists’ workload and made requesting of tree work much easier. Through the new solution, Flagship staff can request tree works via a bespoke PowerApp, adding pictures and location to provide clarity to the arborists. The arborists are then able to assess the work via another bespoke PowerApp, identifying what resources are needed. Finally, the lead arborist can geographically manage the team’s workload effectively and the arborists can log their work using the GIS-based system, provided by ESRI.
Andy Blackman, GIS Developer said: “Our system enables us to visualise the team’s work on a map – combined with the arborist’s live location to enable maximum efficiency when assigning and recording work. This allows the arborists to amend existing and add new tree data while in the field, allowing the Group to better understand and manage our assets.”
The solution, which is unique to Flagship, offers huge benefits to the tree service which was brought in-house from January 2018. Jonny Worden, Lead Arborist said: “This new system will transform the way we operate and allow us to more accurately pinpoint the work that is required. It will mean that we are better informed before we go out on site and able to easily plan and deliver our work.”
The team are continuing to develop the solution, looking for ways to enhance its functionality.
*Anyone interested in finding out more about the solution which has been developed by the Business Intelligence Team can get in touch with Andy Blackman ([email protected]) or Victoria Green ([email protected]).
FLANNELS has opened the doors to its new 20,000 sq. ft store in Chantry Place. With a carefully curated edit of luxury and contemporary brands, FLANNELS has become one of the most exciting players in the luxury industry, housing the biggest names in luxury fashion, as well as an evolving roster of new and emerging labels.
FLANNELS is a super-inclusive, multi category retailer, that’s reviving in-store experiences and bringing luxury to everyone.
Lauren Barrie, Group Head of Retail, Luxury & Premium, says: “We’re really proud to open our next Regional boutique in the heart of Norwich. As we continue to expand and develop our vision, the store brings to life the FLANNELS brand in a physical space – providing an engaging shopping destination, with the biggest brands in luxury fashion and contemporary streetwear all under one roof.”
Paul McCarthy, general manager at Chantry Place, said: “Flannels brings the best of luxury and designer brands to Norwich. This is a huge milestone for us and will put Norwich firmly on the map for designer fashion and beauty. We can’t wait for visitors to see the new store.”
For more information on Chantry Place, visit www.chantryplace.co.uk or follow @chantryplacenorwich on social media.
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Volunteers have won funding to install swift and bat boxes at Thetford station in a bid to protect them from habitat loss.
Greater Anglia’s station adopter group – who have developed a wildlife garden along the platforms – received a grant and planning permission from Breckland Council to fund six specially-designed boxes, and worked with Network Rail to install them at the top of the Victorian station building.
Swift and bat populations have severely declined in numbers over the last 25 years, due to habitat loss and swifts are now considered highly vulnerable.
The group has installed six ‘day and night’ boxes which are designed to house swifts during the summer months and bats all year round. Each box has a nesting chamber for a pair of swifts and a recess in the rear panel where bats can roost.
Alongside the boxes they have also installed a solar-powered swift call emitting device to improve the chances of the boxes being found and used. As swifts are loyal to their nesting sites, the group’s long-term goal is to establish a swift colony.
Lead volunteer, Fiona Rhind, said, “We recently became a Wildlife Friendly accredited station for the work we have done on the platforms, and we want to continually do more to show just what can be achieved in terms of greater biodiversity in an urban environment.
“At Thetford station we’ve planted native hedges, established a wildflower area and installed 15 bird boxes – which we were delighted to see become home to blackbird and robin chicks this year.
“It’s wonderful that we can now provide a refuge for swifts and bats as well – as our native species need all the help they can get. We’re really grateful to Breckland Council, Greater Anglia and Network Rail for supporting us in our aims to do everything we can to support our local wildlife.”
Thetford station recently received a ‘Wildlife Friendly’ accreditation from Greater Anglia and Norfolk Wildlife Trust to formally recognise the achievements of its team of volunteer ‘station adopters’ to create a wildlife haven at the station.
James Hogg, Norfolk Wildlife Trust Corporate and Membership Development Officer, said: “The alarming decline in the abundance of wildlife and the plight of species under threat means that just protecting the nature we have left is not enough; we need to put nature into recovery, and to do so at scale and with urgency. We are working to create a nature recovery network across Norfolk – and with fellow wildlife trusts across the UK – to create more space for wildlife.
“This project with Greater Anglia is a fantastic example of how people can transform nature-poor areas into new nature-rich places – and change the way we think about land, seizing opportunities to help nature outside traditional nature reserves.”
Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Engagement Manager, Alan Neville, said, “I’d like to thank the volunteers at Thetford for the incredible work they are doing to support biodiversity locally. The railway in increasingly recognised as an important corridor for wildlife and thanks to initiatives like this, stations are becoming a vital part of that corridor which helps wildlife to move around the landscape and become more resilient to the effects of climate change and habitat loss.”
Rail stations across East Anglia are increasingly becoming havens for local wildlife thanks to the efforts of volunteers who last year transformed over 6,800 square metres of railway land into thriving wildlife gardens.
In a recent survey, Greater Anglia station adopters reported a wide range of creatures visiting their stations including many different types of butterflies as well as bees, slow worms, bats, foxes, deer and many varieties of birds, recording more than 200 different species.
Greater Anglia has pledged this land to WildEast, a nature recovery movement which aims to restore 20% of East Anglia back to nature by 2050 and has joined the rest of the rail industry in pledging to make stations across Britain more sustainable.
Above: Thetford station adopters receiving their Wildlife Friendly Station Accreditation last month. Credit: Greater Anglia.
Captain Fawcett Ltd, the King’s Lynn based gentleman’s grooming company, was delighted to host a delegation of 30 members from the Marijampolės Rotary Club of Lithuania, who were in the UK visiting the Priory Rotary Club King’s Lynn.
Arranged with Gintaras Ginčius of the Marijampolės Rotary Club, the trip to Captain Fawcett HQ reciprocated the Right Hand Man’s visit to the Lithuanian Parliament last year.
The Right Hand Man (as Captain Fawcett company founder Richie Finney is known) visited Lithuania in 2023 during ‘The Great Expedition’, a monumental motorcycle road trip which saw the indefatigable Finney riding solo through 27 countries, covering over 12,500 miles in just 10 weeks.
The ‘Great Expedition’ was undertaken to celebrate and cement real life connection with barbershops and brand distributors on their home territory, including Lithuania.
Richie Finney said “Of all the countries I visited on last year’s somewhat madcap Great Expedition, Lithuania was a particular delight. Not only is it the birthplace of some key Captain Fawcett team members, it is also a hugely welcoming country with Baltic hospitality being simply second to none! It was a privilege for Fawcett HQ to return such warm friendship with a personal tour of Captain Fawcett’s Marvellous Barbershop Museum and copious cups of Rosie Lee!
“It goes without saying that international friendship is intrinsic to the proud outward looking Hanseatic heritage of King’s Lynn, shaping our seaport identity and economy through centuries of maritime commerce. Captain Fawcett is delighted to honour that long tradition and celebrate enduring bonds forged through centuries of global trade and cultural exchange.
“Suffice to say, a great time was had by all! Valio!”
A spokesperson from Marijampolės Rotary Club said “Whilst visiting the United Kingdom, it was a great opportunity to visit Captain Fawcett and learn about the business of creating cosmetic products for men, tour the Museum and see the production company at work. Thanks to the whole team at this unique place for their warm welcome and very interesting excursion.”
“As a specialist in the design and installation of signage, which includes billboards, here’s our #hottake on the latest marketing ploy from the grocery retailer Waitrose.
Residents in the south London borough of Wandsworth expressed concern over a new billboard by the supermarket giant Waitrose which appeared to be falling off its bracket at a rather alarming angle. Of course, those in the advertising industry understood well the tactics played by the retailer. We’ve all heard the old adage that there’s no such thing as bad publicity. Getting the public to talk about your brand is always the end goal. The latest stunt deployed by the Waitrose marketing team reminds us of the hack used by baristas at Starbucks a few years ago, with the supposed deliberate misspelling of customers’ names on cups going viral on social media. Whether real or fake, strategies like these create organic, repeated media coverage and for free.
As signage specialists, what do we think about the latest advertising stunt from Waitrose? Our primary concern is safety. Whilst we understand that the promotional and advertising aspects of our customers’ signage is the most important to them, the safety surrounding installation is paramount to us. Above all else, eliminating the risk of danger or harm to the public must always be taken into account during any signage project. So long as all safety measures are accounted for, then this controversial sign from Waitrose has met the brief. Do we like it? That’s another post for another day.”
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Some clients who need assistance from either Family Law Solicitors or Criminal Solicitors, may be entitled to legal funding through the Legal Aid Agency. As part of this, at times Process Serving and enquiries are needed to progress the legal case and this is exactly where we come in.
At Taylor Investigations, we are now able to offer Process Serving and Civil and Criminal case enquiries under the Legal Aid Agency rate structure across England and Wales.
Based in Norwich but we have a network of agents throughout the UK
Yes, we are based in Norwich but we have a network of agents throughout the UK to assist with your requirements anywhere in the country.
Process Serving is the personal service of documents in relation to legal proceedings. For Legal Aid matters, this tends to include, but not limited to Non Molestation Orders or Witness Summons.
Legal Aid enquiries tend to include, but not limited to, scene visits to obtain photographs and drawings for Jury bundles, prison visits to obtain photographs or statements and tracing of witnesses.
All Legal Aid instructions are dealt with as a priority
All instructions are dealt with as a priority as we are aware there is usually an urgency to the case and we will invoice as per the rate structure set out. So, if you are family law solicitors or a criminal solicitor, you can rest assured knowing your Legal Aid case can proceed without delay.
Please send all legal aid instructions to [email protected] where these will be actioned and processed.
With competition for customer’s attention becoming ever fiercer, a new chamber member aims to help local businesses develop a competitive advantage through marketing.
“Marketing is key to growth for lots of Norfolk businesses” says Sarah West, Managing Director of Full Mix Marketing. “However, many are unsure where to begin or disappointed by their current results. Our ambition is to become the fastest growing marketing agency in Norfolk, simply by helping our clients become some of the fastest growing companies.”
A Chartered Marketer and former winner of Young Marketer of the Year, Sarah has most recently been Strategic Marketing Manager for leading UK holiday company, Hoseasons. She’s now established a strategic, digital and offline marketing agency to give local businesses all the marketing they need to grow.
“I’ve hired many marketing agencies but become frustrated by their focus on design rather than results. Whether it’s a website, direct mail campaign or full marketing strategy, it has to produce more business. Whatever our client’s size or needs, we’re focused on ensuring the marketing we deliver creates the best possible return” adds Sarah.
To help businesses get a head start, Full Mix Marketing have created a number of free guides, including advice on how to use marketing to grow, avoid digital marketing mistakes and get better results from advertising. These can be downloaded free by chamber members at fullmixmarketing.co.uk/guides.
“We understand that – large or small – businesses in Norfolk invest in marketing because they want to see a return. It doesn’t make sense to just pay for activity when its results you need. Because we’re confident we can improve results, we even offer our clients a guarantee” states Sarah.
As to why she joined Norfolk Chamber, Sarah says “I’ve previously worked for three businesses who were active members of the chamber. It gave them a voice in the business community and, of course, helped them grow. When I started my own business, I naturally wanted to become an active member.”
Full Mix Marketing’s free guides and details of their guarantee can all be found at www.fullmixmarketing.co.uk
The beloved Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon is set to make a triumphant return to the streets of Norwich this year, with new organisers at the helm. Good Running Events proudly announces the revival of this iconic event, bringing together the running community for a day of camaraderie, competition, and celebration of athleticism.
After a hiatus of over three years, the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon is back, poised to reclaim its status as one of the region’s premier running events. Good Running Events is also proud to confirm that returning as title sponsor will be Larking Gowen, one of the region’s largest accounting and business advisory firms. Larking Gowen will be taking on the title sponsorship of the event for the next three years.
“We are thrilled to welcome back the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon,” said Aaron Murrell, Director of organisers, Good Running Events. “This event holds a special place in the hearts of many runners and the local community. Our team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for participants, spectators and sponsors alike.”
The Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon has long been cherished for its scenic route, which winds through the picturesque Norfolk countryside, with the Half Marathon beginning and ending at the iconic Norfolk Showground. From seasoned runners to first-time half marathoners, the event welcomes individuals of all abilities to challenge themselves and achieve their personal goals.
Julie Grimmer, Managing Partner at Larking Gowen, said, “We’re proud to be returning as the title sponsor of the Norwich Half Marathon. Larking Gowen has been involved with the event over 15 years, and we’re pleased to see the event back on the running calendar. We can’t wait to see the inspiring runners and fundraisers, back on the course in November.”
The Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday 24 November 2024, starting and finishing at the Norfolk Showground. Entries for the event will open at 7.00AM on Monday 8th April, offering participants the opportunity to secure their spot in this highly anticipated race.
For more information about the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon, including registration details and partnership opportunities, please visit http://www.norwichhalfmarathon.co.uk/
If you haven’t heard, next week is Mental Health Awareness Week…
The theme this year, from 13th – 19th May is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”.
Being active is important for our mental health – however, so many struggle to get enough exercise. So this May, let’s find moments of movement in our daily routines.
💚 Going for a walk on your lunch break or after work with colleagues?
💚 Dancing around your living room to your favourite song?
💚 Making time for the gym and a class you enjoy
💚 Yoga at your desk or a perhaps a class in the office
💚 Taking your dog on a longer walk than usual It all counts! Mental Health Awareness Week happens every year, and it’s the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on getting good mental health.
The week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their and others’ mental health. It doesn’t mean that you only focus on your employees mental health for this week, but it gives you a starting point and means to carry on.
We have 23 therapists out, (yes 23 !) visiting businesses across the UK!
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💙 Workplace Massage to Reflexology, Yoga, Pilates, Desk Yoga to Laughter Yoga, Mindfulness to Menopause and Meditation, Men’s Health to Healthy Heart checks – we’ve got you covered.
