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The College of West Anglia (CWA) has successfully delivered ‘Police Week’, a dedicated programme for Public Protective Services students designed to deepen their understanding of policing careers and the role of law enforcement in the community. The week-long initiative included hands on activities, scenario-based training and talks from serving police staff.

Led by Amy Stanton from Norfolk Constabulary, the week provided students with a realistic insight into police work and the skills needed to succeed in the sector. Throughout the week, students took part in a range of sessions including:

• Learning about the lived experience of a female student police officer; the realities of entering the police profession as a woman to overcoming stereotypes and building confidence in a historically male-dominated field
• Understanding the relationship between policing and social media; focusing on how the police can utilise social media to communicate with local communities but also how social media can support investigations. As well as the risks and challenges it presents in an ever-evolving landscape
• Hate crime awareness workshop; focusing on recognising, reporting, and understanding the impact of hate crime in the community.

Both PC Niamh Forrestall & PC Chloe Geary shared their journeys as female student police officers. PC Niamh Forrestall said that “Police week is so beneficial for both the college and the local police force, especially for breaking down barriers between the members of the public and the force. They get to know that we’re human too. It was also really good to have a female student member of the force come in to show female learners that they can also join the police and talk to someone who has gained the insight and experience.”

PC Chloe Geary also said, “Having attended Police week for the last three years at CWA, I’ve seen the growing importance in strengthening relationships between the Police and the College students as they are going to be the next generation of the police force. It also gives students the opportunity to talk to someone who has gone through the entire process and understands that we are here to help them. As well as giving opportunities to talk about possible career pathways, it enables us to do some mythbusting as well surrounding our responsibilities compared to the CPS.”

Another session featured discussion from PC Arvi Bhogal (Beat Manager) & PC Babs Salami (Community Engagement Officer) surrounding the experience of being an ethnic minority police officer, representation, community connection, and work to build trust and understanding across diverse groups:

PC Babs Salami said: “Being an ethnic minority police officer isn’t just about wearing the uniform. It’s about breaking barriers, building trust, and showing that representation matters. Every day, I strive to prove that diversity strengthens policing and creates safer, more inclusive communities.”

At the end of the week’s activities, students were also tasked with delivering formal presentations to a panel of serving officers, including Superintendent Sonia Humphreys, and Sergeant Darryl Grief. The session gave learners the opportunity to showcase their research, communication skills and confidence while receiving constructive feedback from senior members of the force.

The panel offered valuable insight into real world policing priorities, highlighting the importance of clarity, accuracy and community awareness in all aspects of police work. The experience provided a unique and authentic taste of the professional expectations placed on future officers.

Throughout the week, students were encouraged to ask questions about recruitment pathways, training opportunities, progression routes, and the realities of policing in modern society.

Postive Action Recruitment Advisor for the Norfolk Constabulary, Amy Stanton said, “Positive Action Police Week is a cornerstone of our two-year collaborative programme between Norfolk Constabulary and the college, designed to educate and empower young people about policing, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Throughout the week, we share insights and experiences, but the final day truly shines as students deliver powerful presentations on the barriers between policing and the public—and how we can overcome them together. The students ideas and passion inspire us just as much as we aim to inspire them, proving that change begins with dialogue and shared understanding. Positive Action Police Week and the amazing students and staff we meet through it is always the professional highlight of my year.”

Level 3 Public Protective Services Course Director, Caroline Greyson said, “At CWA we’re committed to giving our learners meaningful experiences that prepare them for their next steps. Police week showcases that perfectly. The opportunity to collaborate with serving officers helps students understand the realities of the profession and connect their studies to genuine career pathways.”

Police week offered students a valuable opportunity to learn directly from active professionals in the field and to develop their practical understanding of public service careers. The knowledge and experience gained will support those working toward roles within policing, the armed forces, fire and rescue, or other frontline uniformed services.

We’re Activate Insurance Brokers, directly authorised by the FCA and proudly independent, which means our advice is transparent, unbiased, and always tailored to client needs. 

We’re set to serve a diverse range of commercial clients across the region and UK. What sets us apart isn’t just the policies we arrange, but how we work: with clarity and a commitment to making insurance simple, personable and ourselves accessible.

Our Approach
Insurance can feel overwhelming for some, but we believe it shouldn’t be. That’s why we cut through the jargon and take the time to really understand your business, its processes, and your underlying circumstances. Whether you’re an established company, an emerging start-up or an individual, we tailor cover to fit needs.

As an independent firm, we have the agility and flexibility to adapt quickly to changing markets, emerging risks, and evolving client needs. Without the heavy layers of corporate bureaucracy, we can respond fast, think creatively, and provide solutions shaped around you or your business. 

We also care about our community and supporting local and independent businesses is part of who we are from high street retailers to contractors.

We keep ourselves accessible and we appreciate not everyone has time to spare that’s why we don’t have endless phone menus, that’s also why you have a dedicated point of contact, no repeating your queries to a different person every time – simply put, there are no barriers between you and the help you need when you need it. 

Whether you prefer a friendly phone call, a teams call, or a visit to our office, you’ll always know exactly who you’re dealing with and when you it dealt with. 

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Why We Were Created — And Why It Matters
Activate Insurance was founded during a period of major consolidation in the insurance industry. High street brokers across the country were being bought out, and while the corporate acquisitions brought national backing, something important was being lost – the relationship and accessibility for clients. 

Clients suddenly found themselves dealing with unfamiliar teams, disrupted service, and the disappearance of the trusted advisors who had supported them for years. The personal touch faded, and local businesses and individuals felt the impact.

We set out to be the alternative. 

At Activate Insurance, we believe insurance should always feel personal, reliable, and grounded in real relationships. By staying independent, we ensure our clients continue to receive continuity of service, genuine care, and advice – not from a rotating call-centre desk or winding phone menus.

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In short, we exist to give you the best of both worlds: the professionalism and expertise you expect, with the approach and accessibility that you deserve. 

Chadwicks Wealth Management  are delighted to congratulate Lee Nguyen, Senior Associate and Chartered Financial Planner, who has been recognised in Citywire’s New Model Adviser Top 35 Next Generation Advisers. This rounds off a milestone year for Lee, where he also achieved Chartered Financial Planner status with the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Following on from the success of the 2025 Skills Bootcamps, Turning Factor have been recommissioned for 300% more Skills Bootcamps

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Banham Zoo is thrilled to share some wonderful news about one of our most charismatic residents. Aurora, our playful three-year-old snow leopard, has successfully undergone cataract surgery and she’s already back to padding around her habitat with her usual confidence and charm.

The operation took place in the final week of November 2025 after our veterinary team confirmed that Aurora had a mature cataract in her right eye, a condition she had likely lived with since birth.

Although she adapted brilliantly, the cataract gradually reduced her vision. Thanks to the skill of a specialist ophthalmic surgeon and the dedicated support of our animal care team, Aurora now has a much clearer outlook.Deborah Harris, Animal Manager at Banham Zoo said, ‘It’s great to see that Aurora is recovering well from her surgery. Procedures on big cats are always a little nerve wracking, especially a long procedure but thanks to the dedicated care of the keepers and veterinarians the whole day went smoothly. Aurora is accepting her eye drops for some tasty treats from her keepers and is recovering well.’

Since her surgery, Aurora has been enjoying some gentle recovery time, with extra enrichment and plenty of keeper care, adding eyedrops for healing to her daily routine.

Visitors may spot her taking things a little slower than usual, but don’t be fooled. Her playful spirit is very much intact, and she’s already showing that familiar spark that makes her such a favourite with guests and staff alike.

Snow leopards are listed as Vulnerable and the wild population is continuing to decline, so every individual cared for in zoos play a valuable role in the global conservation efforts for this species. Aurora’s successful surgery supports her long-term wellbeing and helps ensure she remains a strong ambassador for her species.

For a limited time only! Support our conservation efforts and Aurora’s operation costs with a donation of £10 and receive a genuine limited-edition print of Aurora the Snow leopard’s paw print. Hurry – final orders are being placed on 16th December, order here: https://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/support-aurora

We will continue to share updates as Aurora’s recovery progresses, and we can’t wait for visitors to see her thriving with her newly improved vision over the Christmas period.

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NARS is committed to helping businesses across the region ensure their teams feel confident to perform CPR and use a defibrillator in an emergency.
With survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK at less than 10%, early action makes all the difference. Knowing how to recognise a cardiac arrest, start CPR, and use a defibrillator can save a life.
Our experienced team deliver free practical and engaging one hour sessions either at your workplace or at our base. We run multiple group sessions which take around one hour each for 15-30 people at a time.
For more information, contact [email protected]

Lucas & Wyllys Solicitors has been highly commended in the “Conveyancing Firm of the Year – Midlands” category at the prestigious Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2025, recognising the firm’s outstanding client care, team performance, and continued growth.

The award celebrates excellence across the conveyancing sector, highlighting firms that demonstrate exceptional service, innovation, staff development, and commitment to clients. Being highly commended places Lucas & Wyllys among the leading conveyancing firms in the Midlands and surrounding regions.

Amy Church, Managing Partner at Lucas & Wyllys, said:

“We are incredibly proud to be highly commended in this category. This recognition reflects the dedication of our conveyancing team and the trust our clients place in us every day. To be recognised on a national stage is a real achievement and something our whole team should be proud of.”

Lucas & Wyllys continues to invest heavily in technology, training, and wellbeing, ensuring clients receive a responsive, secure, and personal service, while staff are supported in building long term careers with the firm.

This latest recognition follows a series of national award shortlists for the firm and reinforces its growing reputation for excellence in residential property law.

A new cross-sector partnership involving Norfolk Citizens Advice, Age UK Norwich and Voluntary Norfolk has launched Healthy Ageing Norfolk, a coordinated programme designed to strengthen preventative support for older adults across Norwich, South Norfolk, Broadland and Great Yarmouth.

This partnership brings together established, high-impact services that already operate across the county and aligns them into a single, integrated offer. By combining decades of expertise in advice, community support, health coaching, volunteer mobilisation and ageing services, Healthy Ageing Norfolk aims to provide a seamless, non-clinical pathway to help adults aged 50+ maintain independence, resilience and wellbeing for longer.

Norfolk faces significant challenges around frailty, falls and the rising occurrence of multiple long-term conditions. National data, such as Age UK’s State of Health and Care of Older People in England (September 2025), shows that healthy life expectancy at 50 is declining, while more older adults are living with two or more chronic conditions. At the same time, access to statutory support has reduced, leaving many people managing increased levels of need with fewer resources.

Healthy Ageing Norfolk has been developed as a practical, locally focused response to these pressures. The programme strengthens the preventative end of the health and care system, offering earlier, community-based interventions that can reduce avoidable deterioration, delay the onset of frailty and support safer, more independent living.

What the new service looks like…

The partnership adopts a person-centred, strengths-based model that builds capability, confidence and connection. Core elements include:

• Health Coaching and Group Workshops focused on strength, balance, nutrition and self-management.
• Frailty Screening and Post-Fall Support to help maintain independence, reduce risk and prevent escalation into clinical pathways.
• Community-Based Activities that build social connection, tackle isolation and promote active ageing.
• Information and Advice Services to help people navigate financial, social care and housing challenges that affect wellbeing.

By aligning these existing services under one coordinated programme, Healthy Ageing Norfolk provides a clearer, simpler route for professionals and residents to access preventative support, reducing duplication and improving continuity.

What the service means for residents…

Referral into Healthy Ageing Norfolk is managed through local councils’ artificial intelligence (AI) system, ensuring that individuals with emerging or increasing needs are identified early and directed toward appropriate support. This targeted approach strengthens multidisciplinary working and complements clinical services by addressing wider social, financial and functional factors contributing to frailty.

Mark Hitchcock, Chief Executive Officer of Norfolk Citizens Advice said “We are pleased to collaborate on a unified preventative service for Norfolk residents. By bringing leading services together, we can expand our reach and support more people to address their life challenges and improve their overall wellbeing.”

Dan Skipper, Chief Executive Officer of Age UK Norwich added “Frailty is one of Norfolk’s most complex challenges. This partnership consolidates our respective expertise to offer a comprehensive package of support that strengthens independence and quality of life for older residents.”

Belinda Axten, Head of Volunteer Services at Voluntary Norfolk said “Healthy Ageing Norfolk strengthens the connections between statutory, voluntary and community services. By working together, we can coordinate support more effectively and ensure that older people receive timely, preventative help long before a crisis point is reached.”

Students from Witchford Village College were given the exciting opportunity to experience life in a professional kitchen as they took part in a special Novus Restaurant takeover at the College of West Anglia (CWA). Designed to inspire budding hospitality and catering students, the event offered a hands-on introduction to the fast-paced environment of a real working kitchen and restaurant.

Throughout the afternoon, students worked in CWA’s industry standard kitchens, where they prepared a three-course menu under the guidance of experienced catering lecturers and professional chefs. The session allowed them to explore new ingredients, develop technical skills, and gain confidence in both cooking and front-of-house tasks.

The 2025 School Takeover Menu challenged students to create a variety of mouthwatering dishes including Chicken Liver Pate with Red Onion Marmalade and Toasted Brioche, Sweet Potato, Chilli and Coconut Soup, Herb Crusted Pollock with Chickpea Fricassee, Rosemary and Lamb Burger with Glazed Goats Cheese and Truffle Fries, Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream, Eton Mess with Chambord Strawberries, and Lemon Curd Profiterole with Meringue Shard.

Student, Laila Omar said, “I found this to be an eye-opening experience since I’ve learnt how much effort and work goes on behind the scenes at a restaurant to make sure the customer leaves feeling happy and satisfied. I think that everyone interested in this type of job should come to the college and see the opportunities that students have. I enjoyed learning how to set tables and cleaning cutlery to a professional standard.’

Lola Carey who is also a student at Witchford Village College said ‘It was a great experience and I had so much fun. I really enjoyed learning how to make the food and talking to the students and staff. It is a really good opportunity to learn about kitchen environments, and I wish more schools did this.’

Juliet Martin, Head of Careers at Witchford College said ‘Hospitality & Catering students had a unique opportunity to access an industrial kitchen and prepare meals for their parents at the College of West Anglia. Not only does this enhance their skills for the qualification they are taking but allows them to understand aspects of a professional kitchen. Students were also given a thorough run down of how to lay a table and the other aspects of the hospitality side. The food was superb, and our students were supported by some amazing College of West Anglia students.’

In the evening, the students welcomed family members to dine at Novus Restaurant, taking full responsibility for service, presentation and guest experience. This allowed them to showcase the dishes they had created, while giving their families a unique insight into the opportunities available within hospitality and catering at CWA.

The Novus Takeover programme continues to strengthen links between local schools and the College of West Anglia, helping young people gain valuable experience and explore future careers in hospitality, catering and the wider food industry.

The College of West Anglia (CWA) has been officially recognised by City and Guilds for its high-quality delivery of End Point Assessments (EPAs), receiving a prestigious plaque that celebrates the college’s commitment to industry standard apprenticeship outcomes. 

The plaque was presented on 25 November at CWA’s Wisbech Campus, directly outside the new Green Skills Building; a landmark development designed to expand green technology training across the region. The new facility has been jointly funded by CWA, the Anglia Water Alliance, and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority sgthening CWA’s role in providing future-facing skills that support both local employers and the wider green economy.

Assistant Principal Funding, Performance and Projects, Rob Petto accepted the plaque on behalf of CWA from Rachel Knight, City and Guilds Business Development Manager. The recognition highlights the college’s consistent commitment to delivering high quality apprenticeship training and ensuring that learners are fully prepared for their EPA assessments and onward careers.

The award also reflects the strong collaborative working relationship between CWA and City & Guilds, supported by excellent apprenticeship success rates, rigorous training delivery, and high levels of employer engagement across multiple sectors.  

Rachel Knight, Business Development Manager – Southeast at City and Guilds, said ‘City & Guilds are proud to be the End Point Assessment Organisation of choice for the College of West Anglia for a wide range of apprenticeships. This EPA award issued today is recognition of their excellence in apprenticeship delivery and successful outcomes for End Point Assessment. I have had the chance to speak to some of their apprentices on the day of their EPA, they were confident and well prepared ahead of this and very pleased with the training and support received.’

Rob Petto, Assistant Principal Funding, Performance and Projects at CWA said 

‘This recognition for our apprenticeship endpoint assessments highlights the excellent work happening across our college and the strong relationships we’ve built with employers and the community. Apprenticeships are vital to our region’s growth, and we’re proud to play a key role in helping learners develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.’ 

This achievement reinforces the college’s dedication to maintaining high standards of apprenticeship assessment and providing training that meets both industry needs and national benchmarks. CWA continues to play a leading role in shaping the skilled workforce of the future across West Norfolk, Fenland, and beyond.  

Public Protective Services (PPS) students at the College of West Anglia recently welcomed Dean Williams, Community Fundraiser for Help for Heroes, for an inspiring and impactful guest session. Dean served twenty-seven years in the Infantry and the Physical Training Corps, specialising as a rehabilitation instructor supporting wounded and injured service personnel in their recovery and return to work.

Drawing on his extensive career and lived experience, Dean provided students with a direct insight into the realities faced by service personnel during and after active duty. He also highlighted the vital role Help for Heroes continues to play in supporting veterans and their families through recovery programmes, welfare services and community networks.

During the session, students learned about:

• The emotional and physical challenges faced by wounded service members.
• The long-term importance of rehabilitation, both physically and psychologically.
• Support available for veterans to rebuild confidence, skills, and independence.
• The broader mission and fundraising work of Help for Heroes across the UK.

Dean also shared how Help for Heroes is often filling the gaps where other military charities cannot. Everything that the organisation provides to support individuals is to make it so there is ‘one less battle to fight’.

He also spoke about the realities of service life, including the thirty-two countries where British military personnel are stationed on peacekeeping missions, only to return home struggling to find peace themselves. Help for Heroes’ Recovery College plays a pivotal role in helping veterans regain control of their lives, empowering them through education, wellbeing support, and skills development.

Another key aspect highlighted was the charity’s focus on community strength: veterans who are further along in their recovery journey mentoring those who are just beginning. Dean also discussed the Very Seriously Injured (VSI) programme, which supports veterans who are living with life changing injuries, as well as the charity’s work funding specialist equipment that can transform independence and mobility.

The session resonated strongly with the students’ fundraising efforts, as they have just completed their challenge to collectively cover 155km, the distance from CWA’s King’s Lynn campus to Ypres battlefield, in support of Help for Heroes. Dean’s visit reinforced why these efforts matter as well as thanking them for their support and achievement in the challenge.

Dean went on to say ‘The students should feel incredibly proud – not only of what they achieved physically, but of the amazing amount they’ve raised. It’s an incredible effort that will go onto support veterans and those Help the Heroes support up and down the country.’

Rob Cooke, Public and Protective Services Lecturer added:

‘I would like to thank Dean for firstly, giving up his valuable time to speak with my students, and for providing them with such a wider understanding of the impact of military operations, and the support that Help for Heroes can offer them in return. The activities that the students have undertaken have been extremely challenging, both physically and mentally, and I am immensely proud of their achievement, but the activities provide them with a snapshot of what life can be like for members of our armed forces. I look forward to engaging my students in similar adventurous activities in the future and raising more money for the superb charities that support our uniformed services.’

This valuable talk broadened students’ understanding of the lived experience of service personnel, and the continuing support required long after their frontline duties end. It also highlighted the lasting importance of compassion, teamwork, and community in public service careers.

College of West Anglia Level Three Film students proudly showcased their original short films as part of the four-day King’s Lynn Film Festival, which brought a diverse selection of independent cinema, local talent, and emerging voices to town.

The students’ film preview took place on 17^th November offering attendees a first look at the creative work produced by the next generation of filmmakers. The lineup featured a variety of storytelling approaches, themes, and production styles.

Thursday 27th:

Kieran Adams – Little Brother

Anthony Grzybek – Bull Sh*t

Charlie Lorraine – 21

Sav Bacon – Abandoned

Mia Dalby – Talk To You Later

CJ Brown – Can You?

Conner Myers – Cursed Contract

Richard Brock – What if?

Luke Hamman-Day – Roommate

Sunday 30th:

Erin Nicol – A Child’s Perspective

Brooke Bocking – The Life and Death of Club Penguin

Jake Ison – The Cake

Seb Bennell – Escape

Caitlin Howard – Lost Obsession

George Staff – Cut

Isabella Heath – Are We Really Strangers?

Jacob Judges – Milkaholic

Harry Preston – King of Kings

In addition to producing their films, the students were responsible for marketing the event. To generate excitement and public engagement, they launched a dedicated Instagram account, designed promotional posters displayed across the King’s Lynn campus, and developed a printed fanzine featuring behind the scenes information on each film, interviews with creative teams, and insights into their production processes. This provided students with hands-on experience of real world promotional and audience development strategies, complementing their practical filmmaking skills.

The screening provided a valuable platform for students to present their work to a wider audience and to gain experience in festival participation, networking, and professional communication.

Ian Barton, Chair of the King’s Lynn Community Cinema Club said:  ‘This is the fifth edition of the King’s Lynn Film Festival, and we wanted to try something new to increase awareness of the event. After speaking to James Fox, we agreed to give a greater role to the students at the College of West Anglia. Not only have they created short films for this year’s festival, but they also took on the responsibility of designing and delivering the preview evening.

Their work was fantastic! Media students transformed the foyer into a visually attractive, welcoming space, served drinks, and confidently engaged with guests, while catering students prepared and professionally served a selection of incredible canapes. Guests watched a preview reel created by the students which creatively showcased scenes from the full festival programme.

The whole evening was wonderful, and the feedback has been glowing about the students’ contribution.  Credit is also due to the Corn Exchange for being so accommodating and supportive of giving students creative control. Congratulations to the students for their hard work- we’re excited to seeing many of you at the festival still!’

James Fox, Course Director of the Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology Level 3 said: ‘’The King’s Lynn Film Festival shows international film right next to local film talent and all on our doorstep. CWA Media students and I are excited to be a part of such a prestigious event at the Corn Exchange.’

Erin Nicol, who is studying an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology Level 3 and organised the event, said ‘I’ve been the producer of the event and was responsible for communicating and liaising with everyone to make this event happen. I’ve enjoyed the role of being a team leader and having the opportunity to inspire the team and make sure everything has been done on time.’

Harry Preston, who is also studying an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology Level 3, said: ‘ I produced a short film about a chef who is a perfectionist who ends up going insane that has been shown tonight. It’s been really fun to make, and you refine so many skills while filming and creating the project.’

Kerry Heathcote, Vice Principal and Deputy CEO, said: “The creative and critical thinking skills of these learners are incredible. The rate at which they develop the ability to complete such complex tasks, with the support of their talented and experienced tutors, is a sight to behold. As each of their completed projects are showcased during this event, I am always delighted to see the collaboration among peer groups, too.”

This collaboration with the King’s Lynn Film Festival highlights the college’s ongoing commitment to supporting local creative industries and providing real world opportunities for its students. Experiences like this empower learners to build confidence, develop professional networks, and showcase their talent as emerging filmmakers in the region