Future Events

Sellafield Ltd Supplier Forum
Sellafield Ltd, Sellafield Ltd

For Diary information only The next Sellafield Supplier Forum will be held on Tuesday 28th February 2012. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THIS EVENT- PLEASE CONTINUE TO KEEP WATCHING THIS OR SELLAFIELD WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. http//www.sellafieldsites.com/suppliers/supplier-events/02/2012

Tuesday 28 February 2012 from 09:00 to 15:00

Energus, Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington

EOSCP Meet the Buyer
EOSCP, Britains Energy Coast

For diary information only the next EOSCP Meet the Buyer will be held on Wednesday 29th February. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THIS EVENT- PLEASE CONTINUE TO KEEP WATCHING THIS WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Wednesday 29 February 2012 from 09:00 to 16:00

Energus, Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington

CIEH Level 2 in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, CREA

This is a one day course designed to ensure employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It is also an excellent introductory course for small businesses who want to be aware of their responsibilities and what actions they need to take to ensure they are compliant with regulations. At the end of the course attendees should be able to- Understanding the principles of health and safety and accident prevention Ability to contribute to any health and safety management system Understand the importance of risk assessment as a technique for accident and ill health prevention Understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees Understand the hazard, risk and main causes of harm to workers (manual handling, hazardous substances, exposure to noise and vibration) Understand the importance of following systems, procedures and rules Understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety Appreciate how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety This is a one day course with a multiple choice exam and accreditation at the end of the day. Cost £85 plus VAT To book http//www.cumbriaben.com/Events/CIEH-Level-2-in-Health-and-Safety.aspx

Wednesday 29 February 2012 from 09:00 to 17:00

CREA Penrith, Redhills, Penrith

Linkstart Xtra Course
Day 1 - Andy Barnard, WCDA

PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Day 1 - Marketing . The first day of WCDAs highly successful Business Development Training Course aimed at individuals who are looking to start their own business. The course provides you with the skills to prepare a business plan, assess the viability of your business and provides access to specialist advise and possible grant funding. For an initial counselling session where you will be able to register for a course contact Sara Dunne 01900 65656 or enquiry@wcda.co.uk

Tuesday 6 March 2012 from 09:30 to 16:30

Moss Bay House , 40 Peart Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington

Marketing Workshop 2- Your SWOT analysis
Energy Opportunities Supply Chain Project, EOSCP

This session is about helping develop your SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis. You do not need to have attended the first marketing session, but it is important that those attending have good understanding of how the company operates. It is aimed at Directors and those tasked with marketing in the organisation. We will help you understand your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and enables you to develop better awareness in relation to your competition. From here you can continue to develop your SWOT and identify existing and new marketing opportunities which can become part of your communication plan. Book via the portal http//www.eoscp.co.uk/news-events/events/

Wednesday 7 March 2012 from 18:00 to 21:00

Moss Bay House, Peart Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington

Linkstart Xtra Course
Day 2- Andy Barnard, West Cumbria Development Agency

PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED Day 2- How to conduct Market research and establishing different sources of information.

Thursday 8 March 2012 from 09:30 to 16:30

Moss Bay House, 40 Peart Road, Derwent How Industrial Estate, Workington

Linkstart Xtra Course
Day 3- Chris Gilroy, WCDA

PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED- Day 3- Developing a business plan, meeting several experts, pricing & product costing, business viability, business status, sources of finance & insurance.

Tuesday 13 March 2012 from 09:30 to 16:30

Moss Bay House , 40 Peart Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington

CIEH Level 2 Award in Principals of Manual Handling
Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, CREA

This is a half day course aimed at those who are carry out manual handling at work and looks at the risks involved with manual handling, good practice and handling techniques. It is suitable for all employees whether working in an office or an industrial environment. By the end of the course attendees will be able to Identify the hazards of manual handling Identify the risks involved and the controls and techniques available Identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment This is a half day course with a multiple choice exam and accreditation at the end of the day. Cost £55 plus VAT To book http//www.cumbriaben.com/Events/CIEH-Level-2-Award-in-Principals-of-Manual-Han-(1).aspx

Wednesday 14 March 2012 from 13:00 to 17:00

CREA Penrith, Redhills, Penrith

Marketing Workshop 3- Marketing Communication planning
Energy Opportunities Supply Chain Project , EOSCP

This session is about building a marketing communication plan for your business. It means you can become more pro active and plan what you want to say and when. You do not need to have attended the first marketing session, but it is important that those attending have good understanding of how the company operates. It is aimed at Directors and those tasked with marketing in the organisation. It will help you prioritise your marketing activity and will be adaptable as timescales change. It will help make your marketing pro-active. Book via the portal http//www.eoscp.co.uk/news-events/events/

Wednesday 14 March 2012 from 18:00 to 21:00

Moss Bay House , Peart Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington

Linkstart Xtra Course
Day 4 - Keith Eastman , WCDA

PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Day 4 - Cash Flow & Profit and Loss. The fourth day focuses on completing the Cash Flow, Profit and Loss & Balance Sheet

Tuesday 20 March 2012 from 09:30 to 16:30

Moss Bay House , 40 Peart Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, CREA

This is a one day course designed to ensure employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It is also an excellent introductory course for small businesses who want to be aware of their responsibilities and what actions they need to take to ensure they are compliant with regulations. At the end of the course attendees should be able to- Understanding the principles of health and safety and accident prevention Ability to contribute to any health and safety management system Understand the importance of risk assessment as a technique for accident and ill health prevention Understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees Understand the hazard, risk and main causes of harm to workers (manual handling, hazardous substances, exposure to noise and vibration) Understand the importance of following systems, procedures and rules Understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety Appreciate how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety This is a one day course with a multiple choice exam and accreditation at the end of the day. Cost £85 plus VAT To book http//www.cumbriaben.com/Events/CIEH-Level-2-Award-in-Health-and-Safety-in-the-(2).aspx

Wednesday 21 March 2012 from 13:00 to 17:00

CREA Penrith, Redhills, Penrith

Linkstart Xtra Course
Day 5 - Keith Eastman , WCDA

PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Day 5 -Tax and the Self Employed , Book-Keeping . The fifth day focuses on different aspects of Tax including , registering with HMRC, Tax Rates & National Insurance. Book- Keeping is also revisited taking another look at your Cash-Flow , Profit and Loss & Balance Sheet.

Thursday 22 March 2012 from 09:30 to 16:30

Moss Bay House , 40 Peart Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington

Linkstart Xtra Course
Day 6 - Andy Barnard WCDA, John Gray SUPPORT-4-U , WCDA

PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Day 6 Marketing , Selling Skills & Ecommerce . On the final day Andy Barnard covers The Marketing Plan, Advertising and Promotion & Selling Skills . John Gray from Support-4-U also joins us to talk about different aspects of E-Commerce and how it can benefit your Business.

Tuesday 27 March 2012 from 09:30 to 16:30

Moss Bay House , 40 Peart Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington

CIEH Level 2 in Environmental Principals and Best Practice
Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, CREA

This is a one day course aimed at those whose business can have an impact on the environment as well as being an excellent course for raising staff awareness of environmental issues and the benefits to business that can be obtained by being more of issues and opportunities. With many organisations having identified significant cost savings and business advantage through being more environmentally aware. By the end of the course attendees will be able to Identify primary local and global environmental impacts of their organisation Understand key terms and definitions of pollution Learn basic principles, key concepts and importance of environmental law Identify the link between their jobs and a range of environmental impacts Understand business benefits of adopting an environmental management system Identify key issues related to energy use and carbon management, waste minimisation, water use, pollution and emergency planning This is a full day course with a multiple choice exam and accreditation at the end of the day. Cost £85 plus VAT To book http//www.cumbriaben.com/Events/CIEH-Level-2-in-Environmental-Principals-and-B-(1).aspx

Wednesday 28 March 2012 from 09:00 to 17:00

CREA Penrith, Redhills, Penrith

Marketing Workshop 4- Press releases and media relations
Energy Opportunities Supply Chain Project, EOSCP

If you are responsible for getting in the paper or creating presentations or managing how you look to the outside world, this could be of interest to you. This session is a very practical overview of the communication arena and aims to make the most of your marketing opportunities. As well as covering how to write a press release and finding the right hook to attract journalists, we will touch upon the presentation of your material and why making the right impression in all forms of communication is essential. Not every communication channel is right for you we will help you focus on whats right for your company. You will leave the workshop with the basics of a press release that includes the relevant structure and a list of the core information you need to get across. You will also better understand what the difference between a selling message and a story with a hook to interest the media. Book via the portal http//www.eoscp.co.uk/news-events/events/

Wednesday 28 March 2012 from 18:00 to 21:00

Moss Bay House , Peart Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington

West Cumbria Development Agency