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First Aid at Work – Initial

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Three day First Aid at Work Initial course – Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years. Read more

West Norfolk Networking Lunch

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Bookings have now closed for this event but if you would like to attend, please email us at ‘hello@norfolkchamber.co.uk’ We’ve changed the timings, but not the format! This networking West Norfolk get-together will be a summer lunch rather than our usual early start breakfast! Enjoy the sunshine (pre ordered) and network over a delicious lunch, with a choice of Quiche, Vegan PIe (sweet potato, spinach and mushroom) or a homemade vegetable Burger – all served with salad. Hear from our guest speaker, Kathy Ennis – author, entrepreneur and mentor. Her talk is entitled ‘Convert, Create, Engage: Turning Word of Mouth into Word of Mouse’ Ask business owners and you will often be told, word of mouth is still the most effective marketing method for any business. Or is it? Over 80% of consumers make their purchase decisions based on what they see online – even after a word of mouth recommendation by their best friend. So, how do we turn word of mouth into word of mouse?

ENAGEMENT

In this session Kathy Ennis will explain her Six-Step Social Visibility Plan; developed to help businesses boost engagement that turns their customers and connections into raving fans and word of mouse champions.

Chamber Webinar – Will Your Management System be Effective in the ‘New Normal’

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Organisations have adopted Remote Working and many look to continue the process in the future. But do the information frameworks available fully meet the needs of the business for effective management and also data security in the future.

Here are some proposed solutions that address these issues and support compliance to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO14001 (Environmental, ISO27001 (Data Security) and ISO45001 (Health & Safety) standards.

How information regarding the effective operation of the business may be securely stored and accessed for a remote working employee group, including data to assist in the decision making and management of the operation, be it team, group or whole organisation.

What are the options and some of the alternatives that may be adopted, including the RAMS (Remote Access Management System) developed as a cost effective solution to wide ranging company needs.

Data security is important at all times and becomes more of a focus when the vulnerabilities of remote working are added into the mix.

To take away;

Paperless working. How far could we or should we go?
Full legal and regulatory compliance. How do I tell?
A guide to data security requirements

About the presenter

Laurence Brooks is a chartered physicist and a member of the Institutes of Quality Assurance and Business Advisers. He spent nearly 20 years in the electronics sector focusing on quality, business development and general management, to European Operations responsibility level.

This experience and knowledge has been applied to supporting the management system needs of UK organisations, particularly the manufacturing sector in the Eastern Region.

About Performance Plus Partnership

PerformancePlus has a 100% success record in helping companies in the East Anglia region gain the International Standards certifications they want. Their philosophy has always been to make the systems work for you rather than trying to make you change to suit some arbitrary system or process. Their subtle, yet supportive, approach has gained them an ever-increasing circle of friends amongst their clients (and some amazingly good testimonials).

Their clients have found them to be a genuinely cost-effective solution to their management system development, support and registration needs.

First Aid at Work – Requalification

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Two day First Aid at Work Requalification course – Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years. Read more

First Aid at Work – Requalification

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You are invited to a free Workplace Health and Wellbeing Event in Norwich

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WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN…

If you enjoyed our workplace health event on the 1st of March 2013 you’ll be pleased to hear that we’re doing it again!

Healthy Ambitions – At The Heart Of Your Business

You are invited to a free Workplace Health and Wellbeing Event in Norwich

When? On Friday 25th October 2013, Healthy Ambitions, supported by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), is holding an innovative and engaging event to promote workplace health and wellbeing to local business leaders in in this region.

Where? This unique, free event is being held at St Andrew’s Hall in the centre of Norwich (10 min walk from railway station).

What does the event include? Expert speakers on workplace health topics combined with fun, interactive sessions run by BHF to raise awareness of health issues and to promote the benefits of a healthier workforce to local employers.

Speakers include Sharon Roberts, Eastern Regional Manager of Diabetes UK, Carol Johnson, Director of the International Stress Management Association ISMA (UK) and Simone Black, Accredited Trainer for Alcohol Concern and the University of East Anglia’s Schools of Social Work and Lifelong Learning.

The morning sessions are highly interactive and a sociable experience and will deal with all the lifestyle issues associated with positive health. Activities include opportunities to challenge a robot at table tennis, to play the famous Beer Goggles game or to ride an ElliptiGO bike.

Following on from the success of the Healthy Ambitions Business Awards which have been running in Suffolk since 2009, and in response to our clients’ requests for additional support, we have redesigned our workplace health & wellbeing support programme. We have created a new e-handbook which will give guidance to employers on a wide range of topics and is full of helpful ideas and suggestions as well as templates for a wide range of policies and procedures. The new e-handbook includes a foreword by Dame Carol Black, DBE FRCP, Adviser on Work and Health at the Department of Health, England, Principal of Newnham College Cambridge, Chair of the Nuffield Trust, and Chair of the Governance Board, Centre for Workforce Intelligence.

We will also be launching a new and innovative Business Club which offers local employers a more bespoke approach to promoting health and wellbeing within their organisations. This will include an on-site consultation with our Workplace Health & Wellbeing professionals with who can deliver meaningful solutions aimed at creating healthier and happier workplaces.

Why come along? The event will give local employers the opportunity to learn about the important role that a healthy workforce plays in increasing business productivity and practical advice on how to achieve this. It will also be a great networking opportunity!

Interested? The event starts at 9:30 am and concludes with lunch. To book your place contact Anne at Healthy Ambitions on 01473 786678 or email anne@healthyambitions.org.uk.

Remember this event is exclusively available at no charge to employers in East Anglia.

We look forward to seeing you again then!

First Aid at Work – Requalification

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First Aid at Work – Requalification

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Emergency First Aid at Work

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One day Emergency First Aid at Work course – Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years. Read more

First Aid at Work – Requalification

Written by on 15 January 2026.

Two Hour Tuesday Networking in King’s Lynn

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It’s Networking. Only better. And now sponsored by the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.

Set your alarm, bring your business cards, and join us bright and early for one of King’s Lynn’s friendliest, most rewarding and enjoyable networking – see you there!

Everyone’s welcome – all types and sizes of business – Join us!

What’s the format?

Arrive at the King’s Lynn Town Hall for around 07:30 and network for 20-25 minutes, after a fifteen-minute talk, back into the business lounge for another 20-25 minutes or so of networking. Many people choose to stay much longer and are more than welcome to continue chatting and developing new contacts.

Who’s it for?

Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Newbies are always welcome, whether it’s to our group or to networking in general.

Who’s behind it?

The networking events are sponsored by Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and held at the King’s Lynn Innovation Centre this month. Swarm Apprenticeships created the network and Harry Harris from Swarm Apprenticehships or Paul Ward, Solace Coaching normally host it. Norfolk Chamber facilitate the events to engage with local businesses and the wider community.

Can I find out more?

If you’d like to talk at one of our events, get in touch, it’s a great opportunity to bring your message to our audience.

The Speaker:

Harry Harris from Swarm Apprenticeships will be talking about apprenticeships in general and what the new employer rate contribution means to SME’s.

Meet The Experts

After the event you will have the opportunity to meet with experts in business. Glenn Savill from Aston Shaw will be on hand to give advice on Making Tax Digital.

Breakfast & Netwalking

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Bookings for this event have now closed.

There’s a first time for everything… and this time we’re combining two as we do our first ‘Netwalking’ event at our first North Norfolk business breakfast!

Held at the Hawk & Owl Trust, you’ll arrive for some networking with a morning tea or coffee and breakfast selection. Following a talk from the Hawk & Owl Trust on the hard work they do, you’ll be taken on a guided walk around the reserve to continue your conversations.

Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve is a 53 acre site housing some of the UK’s rarest birds and mammals. Depending on the time of year visitors can see Marsh Harriers, Kites, several types of owl and huge numbers of songbirds. The reserve sits on the River Wensum, itself a rare chalk stream and home to Otters and Water Voles. With some 17,000 visitors each year it is a popular natural attraction.

Netwalking is an opportunity for you to improve your wellbeing through exercise and make new contacts in a natural setting.