Growth through our people
Registration opens at 7.30am with breakfast served at 8.00am. Close at 9.30am.
Free of charge for your first attendance, £25 thereafter.
We’re also holding this event in Suffolk on Tuesday 9 October. Visit our website to find out more: larking-gowen.co.uk/events
Course Venue: Harford Community Centre, Hall Road, NRNR4 6ET.
This Ofqual regulated, HSE compliant qualification will
ensure all learners have the skills and knowledge to serve their organisation
as an Emergency First Aider, able to provide treatment to their casualties in a
prompt, safe and effective manner.
A range of subjects are covered including:
The qualification is valid for three years and a certificate
will be awarded on completion. As the HSE recommends that learners also
undertake Annual Refresher training, this is included in the qualification. For
no extra cost, online Annual Refresher training will be sent to learners on the
first and second anniversary of their training date. A certificate will be
awarded on completion.
*Be Limitless* – Taster Afternoon Invitation
As women, we are often defined by those we help, be it as a mother, daughter, wife, partner, carer, or friend.
Have you reached a crossroads and thought, ‘What next?’
Join us for an uplifting afternoon filled with connection, conversation, and community.
Be Limitless is a unique retreat weekend taking place in March 2026, specially designed and delivered for women ready to recalibrate, rebalance, and re-energise their lives. The Retreat aims to awaken your body, mind, and spirit through deep connection, reflection, and renewal. Offering a nurturing space to consider your options, gathering to share experiences, and supported with techniques to take away, including a connection to a network of like-minded women, Limitless Possibilities is set in the tranquil, luxurious, and beautiful space of Godwick Hall, Norfolk.
Our Taster Afternoon will give you a sneak peek into the magic that awaits. Experience the energy, intention, and inspiration that pave the way for a weekend of growth, rediscovery, and transformation next Spring.
What to expect:
• A warm welcome with tea and cake
• Insightful, short talks from inspiring women
• A taste of the transformative retreat experience
• New connections, fresh ideas, and inspiration to take home
Date & Time: 24th November 2025 from 14:00 to 16:00
Location: The Norfolk Club, Norwich
RSVP: Judeline Nicholas – judeline@judeline.co.uk T: 07721 004424
A collection of performers from London’s West End, including former stars from the smash hit musical We Will Rock You, will come together to present an incredible celebration of one of the world’s greatest rock bands.
The live stadium event follows the huge success of BAFTA and Oscar winning Bohemian Rhapsody, a celebration of Queen, their music and iconic lead singer Freddie Mercury.
Tickets are priced at just £25 for general admission seating and there are a limited number of VIP packages available for £65, which includes a pre-event two-course meal and the best seats in the house (Please select tickets in the VIP Block). Please call 01603 721902 for disabled tickets.
Join us at Carrow Road on Thursday, September 11, for a special evening with Norwich City head coach Liam Manning and assistant head coach Chris Hogg, hosted by Darren Eadie. Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner before the guests of honour take to the stage in Top of the Terrace to share insights into their careers and answer your questions on all things Norwich City.
Upgrade your evening with our VIP package and enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a meet-and-greet with Liam and Chris in the Bluespace Lounge.
Tickets are priced at £95 for VIP and £70 General Admission with a £7 discount for Season Ticket Holders.
Course Venue: Harford Community Centre, Hall Road, NRNR4 6ET.
This Ofqual regulated, HSE compliant qualification will ensure all learners have the skills and knowledge to serve their organisation as an Emergency First Aider, able to provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.
A range of subjects are covered including:
The qualification is valid for three years and a certificate will be awarded on completion. As the HSE recommends that learners also undertake Annual Refresher training, this is included in the qualification. For no extra cost, online Annual Refresher training will be sent to learners on the first and second anniversary of their training date. A certificate will be awarded on completion.
This is a member only event
Our new way of networking…
Chamber Co.nnects are fortnightly network meetings for its members to network and chat with other businesses in a digital space.
We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Each network meeting will have 1-2 guest speaker(s) and will be focusing on a current topic.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Topic
Can we help you diversify your recruitment reach? Can you help us change a life?
Hear from two fellow Chamber members Break and The Feed. They have supported people who are now looking for maybe just a chat to help them decide direction, possibly work experience or even a job.
If you are recruiting now or will be in the future, then hear about another way to find candidates to help your business.
It may be that you want to consciously give people a chance who’ve had a tough time in their life so far.
Perhaps you like backing fellow local people, charities and organisations in other ways and could extend this philosophy to recruitment.
Hear from Michael and Chris about how as little as half an hour of your time can be life-changing to someone looking to build their career.Guest Speakers
Michael Rooney, Relationship Development Manager at Break
Michael Rooney has been with Break since 2011. Before this, he was the CEO of the Hamlet Centre and a social work manager for Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services. Break is an innovative charity that provides hope and support for vulnerable children and young people. We strive for the best outcomes for young people on the edge of care, in care and moving on from care. We will do this by offering a pathway of connected specialist support services to ensure young people have the care they need, when and where they need it, for as long as they need it.
Chris Elliott, Corporate Relations Officer at The Feed
Chris Elliott joined The Feed in 2020 having been in the Norfolk charity sector for eight years and before that over twenty years in marketing at Aviva. The Feed’s mission is to motivate change in people to prevent more poverty, hunger and homelessness in Norwich. Their cafe provides training opportunities alongside other support so that their clients are prepared for employment. Chris’s role is to manage and build The Feed’s relationships with corporates and he also supports their marketing and fundraising activity.
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome from Chamber. Go through format and any updates (5-mins) 09:35 – 45-second introductions from each delegate (15-mins) 09:50 – First speaker – Michael Rooney (10-mins) 10:00 – Q&A with Michael (5-mins) 10:05 – Second speaker – Chris Elliott (10-mins) 10:15 – Q&A with Chris (5-mins) 10.20 – Open discussion led by Michael and Chris (10-mins) 10:30 – Discussion topics and networking (30-mins) 11:00 – Close
Due to this event being for members only, it has been set-up for manual approval, so event details will be received shortly after registering rather than immediately.
Support your team and promote
wellbeing with our Mental Health First Aid Training Course, designed to give
participants the skills to recognise, understand, and respond to signs of
mental health issues in the workplace.
This course covers:
–
Understanding common mental health conditions
–
Recognising signs and symptoms of mental health
problems
–
Providing initial support and guidance
–
Encouraging professional help when needed
–
Strategies to promote mental wellbeing in the
workplace
–
Practical role-play and case studies
Candidates will:
–
Gain confidence to provide support to colleagues
in crisis
–
Contribute to a safer, more supportive workplace
–
Receive an accredited certificate recognised
across workplaces in the UK
Location: Terrington St John,
Wisbech
Book your Mental Health First Aid
training now on 01945 880155 or training@ctservicesltd.co.uk
We have a new mission this Christmas – to ensure no-one is left behind from lockdown. Your mission is therefore to support all those who served and deserve our help by walking home or somewhere important to you to raise vital funds. The more creative the better, anytime 10-20 December. Remember, small steps can make a big difference.
Walking Home For Christmas is Walking With The Wounded’s annual, nationwide walking challenge to support our work with the NHS – empowering ex-military and their families who are in a downward spiral due to poor mental health to thrive once more.
Over the past seven years, thousands of people and businesses have done their own, memorable, solo and team walks. They’ve walked home, to a war memorial, to their old barracks, carried a Christmas tree to a friend. All manner of walks, getting out and showing support for those who have served.
——————————–
The coronavirus crisis has created huge challenges for us as a charity to be able to continue supporting ex-military and their families in need of urgent mental health support. But this event can be COVID-compliant. It will be rewarding, memorable, exhilarating and impactful.
The gritty reality is that your participation will help save jobs, homes and lives.
“I just can’t thank WWTW enough – you’ve changed my life and my family’s life. My role as a partner and father is now far better than I could ever have imagined. I felt a huge weight had been lifted. The nightmares and the sound of children screaming stopped.” Shaun, ex Grenadier Guard & WWTW beneficiary who served in Afghanistan.
That’s worth stepping out of your comfort zone for.
——————————–
Get your business on board to support ex-servicemen and women and be part of the fight against the covid-19 mental health crisis, all while engaging staff and clients in a light-hearted challenge and boosting their wellbeing in a difficult winter. Sign up for free, create an organisation page and set a team challenge for your colleagues to join, whether it be taking part in a walk from the office to the pub for a Christmas meal or aiming for a collective distance walked by the team.
Need more information? Take a look at examples of other businesses taking part or email tom.grimshaw@wwtw.org.uk
Learn how Build A Business can help you turn your idea into a thriving business. About this event Build A Business is a one-day training programme created to help the time-poor and idea-rich bridge develop an idea and turn it into a feasible and sustainable venture. This taster webinar will introduce the concepts and theory explored throughout Build A Business, and help you understand if it is suitable for you! By attending this taster session, you will gain access to an exclusive toolkit, providing you with an extract of some of the tools used in the session alongside some further information about Build A Business. Who Should Attend: This taster session is ideal for those interested in starting a business or launching a new product or service who would like to experience a flavour of our Build A Business Taster Session. Find out how the dynamic interactive tools can be used at varying stages of your development. What Have Others Said: Build a Business in a Day is a new event that utilises content from our hugely successful ‘Activate’ series: “Great sessions, the trainers were involved and helped each of us with our journeys. Great helping others, helps to broaden & strengthen perspectives” – Rob T “Having been on a plethora of courses throughout the years, I was really impressed at how useful the Activate training actually was. I found it so helpful, thought-provoking, encouraging and was provided with a process for looking at our new business proposition from the start to where you aspire it to go. Thank you.” – Jane H. Hi, we’re Hethel Innovation: Our goal is to help businesses become more innovative, competitive, and productive. These goals reach across many sectors and bring together businesses, researchers, institutions, local governments, and students to create opportunities for innovation. Alongside the management of award-winning hubs Hethel Engineering Centre and Scottow Enterprise Park, Hethel Innovation has supported hundreds of businesses in East Anglia over the past eight years through bespoke interventions, training courses, conferences, masterclasses, workshops, innovation platforms, and incubation. To learn more, visit our website (hethelinnovation.com) or contact: info@hethelinnovation.com.
The British Chambers of Commerce flagship Annual Conference is one of the main events in the business calendar, with the 2021 Conference taking place on 16 and 17 June.
Attended by hundreds of business leaders, policy makers, the media and Chambers of Commerce from around the world, the Conference will discuss how we can restore confidence and build a more resilient sustainable future, that supports businesses to recover, grow, invest and thrive.
The 2021 event will run over two days and feature high-level keynotes, expert panel sessions, practical workshops, and a virtual exhibition. We are expecting over 1,000 attendees.
The event is an excellent opportunity to raise the profile of your brand, engage with businesses of all sizes from all sectors and position your organisation as a thought leader.
Day 1 – A Year of Challenge and Reflection The UK is playing a leading role in vaccine development and rollout, is hosting the UN climate change conference in November and is striking post-Brexit trade deals with key markets across the world at an accelerated rate. However, challenges still remain.
How can we break through the difficult legacy left by the pandemic and move to a brighter future for the UK economy, leading to growth, resilient businesses and jobs?
POTENTIAL THEMES
Business Resilience at the heart of recovery:
Trade and Technology as drivers for economic recovery and growth:
Day 2 – The Road to Viable Renewed Growth Tackling the big challenges of today and tomorrow that impact future generations, by protecting health, inequities in society and the planet.
The Covid-19 experience has accelerated people’s demand that companies redress the balance between a volume and a value-driven economy, where profits are the primary ultimate goal.
POTENTIAL THEMES
Building a greener, more sustainable economy:
People as a force for change:
Please note that this content is not confirmed. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how speakers might input into this.
Please follow the book now link!
If you are a non-member and struggling please email hello@norfolkchambers.co.uk confirming how many places you require and a contact number. We will then call you to take payment.
First Intuition invites employers to join them for a breakfast on Wednesday 3rd November 2021 as they discuss accounting apprenticeships and the value they can bring to a business. Attendees will hear from employer Triple Bottom Line Accounting and their apprentice, who will give their accounts of hiring and employing an accounting apprentice, as well as what it is like to study under the apprenticeship programme.
Over breakfast at The Maids Head Hotel, Norwich, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about apprenticeships and how they can benefit businesses, gain a better understanding of how the apprenticeship programme works for both employer and trainee, as well as hear about outgoing financial incentives and the final deadlines to claim. In addition, First Intuition will share tips and advice on what employers can do to ease this cohort of new starters into the workplace following the impacts of the pandemic. Guests will also have the unique opportunity to ask questions and hear the perspectives of an employer, trainee, and well-established training provider who use the apprenticeship programme.
The event is open to anyone wanting to learn more about finance apprenticeships and what they can bring to a business, as well as those who will onboard a new cohort of apprentices over the next couple of years.
Agenda
07:45 Arrival (refreshments available) 08:00 Welcome from Norfolk Chambers of Commerce 08:05 First Intuition introduction followed by employment speaking slot 08:20 Breakfast to be served and networking opportunity (delegates to change seats for post breakfast coffee) 09:30 Student speaking slot 09:40 First Intuition to thank everyone and close event 09:45 Event ends*
*option for guests to work/network until 10.30 – 11.00