SSCS are featured in this month’s SPE Magazine celebrating 30 years servicing the offshore energymarkets by providing permanent low cost scour protection for assets including platform legs, subsea pipelines, wind turbine foundations, etc. This article also promotes our newly finishedanimated video that demonstrates how the SSCS Frond Mats provide this level of protection, andthe installation methods used for deployment.
The video and full article are available from https://www.spe-gy.co.uk/, and will be available from our website shortly.
Following significant discussions between the two companies SSCS appoints SERS Group as their agents covering Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, China and Hong Kong from their Singapore HQ for SSCS’s range of scour control solutions effective for 2 years from 17th June.
SERS Group is a global subsea specialist service provider. By combining experience and expertise SERS Group designs and delivers tailor-made, professional, safe and cost effective solutions to clients in the Oil & Gas, shipbuilding and subsea telecom industries world-wide.
Macmillan Cancer Support – Charity Golf Day Sponsored by NFU Mutual
Sunday 10th August 2014 – Eaton Golf Club • Coffee & Bacon Roll on Arrival from 10am for 11am tee off • Prizes: Best Team/Single score, nearest pin, longest drive & more • Dinner & Presentation • £35 per person (£140 per team) All profits to Macmillan Cancer Support (Call Will Roffey on 07812622754 or william_roffey@nfumutual.co.uk to book your ticket)
With cardiac arrests causing around 100,000 deaths in the UK a year it is no surprise that there is an increasing number of stories appearing in the press about people whose lives have been saved with the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (or AED for short) like the boy in Wigan who collapsed at the gym or the man who was rescued from certain death at the Sandringham estate.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is caused by something called ventricular fibrillation, this is an electrical malfunction of the heart, and this stops the blood pumping to the body and brain due to an abnormal heart rhythm known as arrhythmia.
So how do defibrillators help? They work by delivering a small electrical current to the chest; this should shock the heart back into a normal rhythm and allowing it to pump again. Rapid response using an AED can also increase the quality of life for the survivor; this is because the longer the brain is starved of oxygen the more damage is caused, this can happen in a matter of minutes.
With ambulance response times increasing it is becoming more and more necessary to have AED’s on hand especially in rural or hard to reach areas. And even general businesses, leisure centres, gyms and schools are all now investing in AED’s so they can be prepared for the unexpected.
Most AEDs have a storage life of 5 years; they also perform their own maintenance check making these a great asset to any business for that extra added peace of mind.
It is important to note that a defibrillator should only be used in the event of a cardiac arrest and not a heart attack, as most people confuse the two we have put together a handy infographic attached to the article which explains the difference for you.
If you are interested in buying a defibrillator, you can view our range of defibrillators online or speak to our award-winning and friendly customer service team who will be happy to help and answer any questions you may have.
Talking about money with children doesn’t have to be awkward. In fact, the earlier they learn, the more confident they’ll feel later in life. From pocket money to saving for something special, those small everyday chats help shape big financial habits for the future.
At Planit Financial, we believe financial confidence starts early, and it starts with conversation. Here are a few simple ways to make talking about money part of everyday life:
1. Start Simple
Use real-life examples like paying for shopping, comparing prices, or saving up for a treat. These moments show how money works in the real world. It’s not about lessons or lectures, it’s about curiosity and conversation.
2. Make It Relatable
If your child’s got their eye on the latest toy or gadget, talk about how long it would take to save up for it. You could even match what they save to help keep them motivated. It turns saving into something exciting rather than a chore.
3. Involve Them in Family Decisions
Next time you’re planning a day out, show them how you’ve budgeted for it, including travel, food, fun, and all. It’s a simple way to teach them about planning, value, and making choices that fit within limits.
4. Talk About Mistakes Too
We’ve all made money mistakes, and that’s okay! Sharing your own stories, maybe about overspending or saving too late, helps children see that money management is something everyone learns over time.
5. Make Saving Fun
Turn saving into a game. Use jars, apps, or colourful charts so they can see their progress. Celebrate milestones, whether it’s £5 or £50, and show them that small steps add up to big achievements.
6. Keep Money Talk Positive
The words we use around money really matter. Try saying spending plan instead of budget, it sounds more flexible and less restrictive. Money isn’t something to fear; it’s a tool. The goal is to learn how to use it wisely and confidently.
Building Confident Financial Futures
Talking about money isn’t just about pounds and pence; it’s about confidence, choices, and values.
At Planit Financial, we believe every child deserves the chance to grow up feeling financially confident. That’s why we’re proud to fund free financial education workshops in Norfolk schools, delivered by The Money Charity.
Know a school that could benefit? Nominate them today; it’s simple, powerful, and completely free for the school.
Connect-Ed 2014 will be focused on business , and will create a great opportunity for teachers, career advisors and support staff to engage and connect with business leaders based in Norfolk.
We would like your help during the day to share your knowledge and experience .
Promoting Knowledge and Careers
The main theme that runs throughout the day is “Getting Connect-Ed”, a real chance for those working with young people every day to get an insight into business, careers, and how business employers recruit.
Connect-Ed is about just that, getting connected. Developing young people, and providing opportunities for them to progress into the world of work, needs a network of people working together, informed about how the other operates day-to-day. Connect-Ed is about bringing those people together and sharing that knowledge.
The day will consist of a combination of presentations and interactive sessions. We would look to group those attending into small focus groups made up of teachers, careers staff, training providers and employers. Each focus group would contain 8-12 members with at least a half of the group made up of attending employers and encourage the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and career opportunities within the sector.
For more details you can visit our page on the Chamber Members event listing here – Connect-Ed
SSCS appoints Geolynx Limited as their Nigerian agent for our scour solution services effective for 2 years from 20th June.
This partnership is part of SSCS’s drive to expand globally in areas with significant offshore oil and gas operations providing clients with expertise attained from operating for the last 30 years globally within the sector.
Norwich based digital marketing agency, Bigfork, have launched their brand new website, following rapid growth over the past 12 months. Set up 4 years ago, Bigfork designs websites and online marketing campaigns and have seen demand for their expertise increase substantially this year.
Their 100+ client base includes Abel Homes, Oilennium, Norfolk County Council, Omar Park Homes, NGK & Cover U. Bigfork Director, Mark Ellaway states “Our new website reflects our expertise and is part of our growth strategy. We have won many more new clients and taken on new employees over the past 12 months and are very optimistic about the future.”
We have a unique custom floor sign to auction and it is signed by the fantastic Brian Blessed and features ‘Gordon’s Alive!’ a popular quote from the cult classic 1980 movie ‘Flash Gordon’
Some of us here at ESE Direct are great fans of sci-fi and cult movies so when we saw we could customise a sample of one of our customisable new floor signs we jumped at the chance of creating something unique.
Once it arrived we thought it would be a great idea to take it one step further and get Brian Blessed to sign it and auction it off for charity.
Our chosen charity for the auction is Norfolk at the Pictures who are an educational charity based at Cinema City in Norwich and offer several projects both at Cinema City and the wider area including:
Educational screenings for primary and secondary schools
Film themed reminiscence sessions for older people and particularly those living with Dementia.
Employability projects and internships for secondary, FE and college students
Filmmaking workshops and activities for children
Film theory courses for adults and young people
The charity is backed by another well-known actor, John Hurt.Place your bid today on our charity eBay auction own a unique piece of memorabilia.
A delegation of 9 engineers from China each involved in the offshore wind industry visited SSCS’s Great Yarmouth base on 7th June in conjunction with UKTI.
The visit was part of the ongoing drive to assist China with the development of their offshore wind sector. It is believed that China will overtake the UK and become the world leaders in offshore wind energy generation by 2020 due to the significant availability of resources at their disposal.
As SSCS have been involved in the offshore wind industry for the past 10+ years providing solutions to scour, it was a great opportunity to demonstrate our technology to the delegation.
SSCS have also been operating in China for many years and we have experience of the local conditions there.
Our Founder, Simon Wingfield, has become accredited (as a Fellow FIoL) for mentoring at The Institute of Leadership.
The Institute of Leadership:
‘This
credential is issued to Fellows of The Institute of Leadership who have
successfully completed the MyMentoring learning pathway as part of The
Institute’s MyMentoring programme. It includes the following components of
leadership, as defined by The Institute of Leadership: Mentoring, Coaching, and
Building Trust. Learning is validated through a series of online scorecards.’
SSCS have joined EEEGR as part of our continued drive to be heavily involved with the promotion of skills and services available from within the East of England to supply to the oil and energy markets.
Our lifting division currently services multiple key local players who are involved with a number of notable oil & gas and offshore wind projects providing lifting and testing services utilising our large load testing capabilities, as well as supplying materials including webbing and wire slings.
EEEGR are a non-profit, business-led group committed to the sustained development of the energy sector in the East of England and the continued success of our members.
The group members operate throughout the energy sectors from oil, gas, wind, wave & tidal, bio-energy, and nuclear through to decommissioning, carbon capture & storage (CCS), distribution and transmission and conventional generation.