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Hi and welcome to our weekly newsletter, which aims to share our knowledge at Bigfork in creating successful websites. If you haven’t already subscribed to the Web Insights newsletter then please click the ‘Join the Conversation’ button at the end. How to choose the right Content Management System (CMS) for your website. What is a content management system (CMS)? What does a CMS do? How do you evaluate one? What is a content management system? A content management system (CMS) is software that makes it easy for non-technical people to update and manage a website. A CMS is what makes it possible to create new pages, edit existing ones, and add new content without having to ask a developer. How do I choose the right CMS? When it comes to choosing the right content management system (CMS), there are a lot of things to consider. You can pick from hundreds of CMSs all with their own strengths, and it’s not always as simple as choosing the most popular one. Content management systems vary in complexity, so it’s important to know what you need before deciding on one. What do you want your website to do, who is it aimed at? For example, the requirements for a personal travel blog are vastly different to a high-traffic ecommerce store. Who will build the website? Are you going DIY, and if so what’s your skill level? You can get a long way without code, and even CMSs that do need programming knowledge have varying levels of skill required to make the most of them. What other considerations are there, are you holding a lot of personal data and therefore need to be extra security conscious? Do you need to integrate with any third-party services, or will you be taking payments? Start off with a website brief, even if you’re only briefing yourself. This is an effective way to think through what you may need. Is WordPress still the best CMS? If you’ve done any research into content management systems, you’ll have come across WordPress. Originally launched as a blogging platform in 2003, it’s grown into the most popular CMS on the market. It has many strong points – it’s well supported, there are a wealth of plugins, themes, and page builders, it’s free, and easy to use. You can do a huge amount without any coding knowledge whatsoever, and if you know code then you can achieve even more. On the flip side the interface can be a bit clunky, the quality and level of support for themes and plugins varies wildly, and it’s a massive target for hacking – so if your website is mission critical you need to know your stuff when it comes to security. In short, WordPress is sometimes the right choice, but there are a lot of other great CMS options. Let’s talk specifics We can’t possibly evaluate every CMS on the market; however, we do have first-hand experience with a lot of different ones that might help you on your journey. Non-technical CMSs If you don’t know your HTML from your elbow there are plenty of options that don’t involve programming. However, you will still need to invest time into getting the most out of whatever option you choose. WordPress we already mentioned. You use wordpress.com to create a hosted website, or self-host if you want more control – many hosting providers offer a one-click install. If you do self-install, remember you’ll need someone to take care of security and updates. Or you might want to consider an alternative hosted CMS like Webflow, Wix or Squarespace. These all very capable platforms that perform well, offer easy to use visual page builders, and have add-ons for all sorts of functionality. There are also more niche options depending on what your website needs to achieve. If you want to launch a simple online store, then Shopify makes this straightforward with off-the-shelf themes and a wealth of available add-ons. Or if you’re specifically creating a content platform – like an online magazine, Ghost is an excellent choice with a lot of features tailored to content marketing. Technical CMSs If you’re a dab hand with code, there are even more options available. Bear in mind these are aimed at developers, some requiring more experience than others, but the trade-off is more flexibility and power. These are the sort of tools you’d consider if you wanted features that don’t come out of the box, or if you want to create something truly bespoke. We’re a huge fan of Silverstripe for its superb user interface, enterprise level security, and underlying framework. It’s a powerful open-source product akin to slightly more well-known CMSs Drupal and Joomla. But with great power comes a great learning curve, and these may well be overkill for your needs. Slightly easier to learn (but still developer focused), is Craft CMS. When we mentioned WordPress being a bit clunky, Craft CMS feels like what it could be if someone rebuilt it for 2022. And much like WordPress, you can do a lot from the admin area (as opposed to working with the underlying files), plus there’s an extensive marketplace for plugins. Unlike WordPress, you will need to get your hands dirty with code to get anywhere worthwhile. Statamic is along similar lines to Craft CMS, however It’s unique in that it doesn’t use a database (unless you want it to) which makes it super-fast, and it has one of the slickest user interfaces of any CMS we’ve ever used. Then there’s a whole other world of headless CMSs like Sanity, which are designed to give massive flexibility in terms of how your content is edited and displayed. Most of the CMSs above can also operate headlessly like the horseman from Sleepy Hollow. However, if you’re reading this article and haven’t come across headless before, it’s safe to assume they offer more power than you’re looking for. Ecommerce CMSs We’ve already mentioned Shopify as a non-technical CMS. However, in the hands of a skilled developer, it can become as complex as you desire with custom themes, functionality, and integrations. And if you really want the grand-Daddy of ecommerce CMSs, Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento) has you covered with both SAAS and open-source flavours, but be warned, it’s not for the faint of heart. Though as with everything else, the lines are blurry, and most of the CMSs above have the option of adding ecommerce functionality too. So, it comes back to thinking about exactly what you want to accomplish now and in future. So, which CMS do I choose? Thirteen CMSs in and we haven’t even scratched the surface of all the possible choices. For a start, all the above options are either hosted SAAS (software as a service) products or PHP based. There are also CMSs built on .NET (Umbraco being the most notable) and Python (likely Django) that you might want to look at if you’re not PHP based. The point is, as we mentioned earlier, it really depends. It depends on what you want to achieve. It depends on what your capabilities are, or if you’re using a developer / agency, what their capabilities are. It also depends on your budget. Some CMSs are free, some have licenses, and plugins / add-ons may or may not come with costs, and there may be development costs involved too. None of the above answers the question of how to choose the right content management system, and much like a politician on daytime TV, we can’t give a straight answer. However, we don’t want to squirm around the point until our segment is up either, so… If you’re a hobbyist looking to build a personal site or interested in learning more about CMSs, then WordPress is a solid starting point. It has a low learning curve, is well documented, and there’s loads of guides available – this one from wpbeginner for example. If you’re looking to develop a website for your business, then we recommend speaking to a web design agency. A properly created business website is an investment that should be planned, designed, and developed by professionals. And there are much better things for you to think about than what CMS your website sits on (but we absolutely recommend it does sit on a CMS). For example, how will you plan your website content, or how will you know if your website is a success? If you do have any questions about content management systems, or anything else digital, feel free to ask us anything. Mark Ellaway, Bigfork PS – You can find more great successful website insights on the Bigfork website. All images provided by BigFork

Last year we asked for initial public views on the development of a masterplan for Gorleston seafront – around 1200 people responded, and we would like to thank everyone that took part. Now the council is consulting on a draft document based on those responses and discussions with stakeholders like you. We would particularly like your views on a series of proposed actions, covering topics including conservation, accessibility, wayfinding, and events. You can read the draft masterplan and take part in the online survey by visiting great-yarmouth.gov.uk/gorleston-seafront-masterplan by Sunday, 18 September. Please do take this opportunity to help us shape Gorleston’s future for the next 10 to 15 years. We would also encourage you to pass this invitation on to anyone you think may be interested in feeding back their views. Image provided by Great Yarmouth Borough Council  

An award-winning comedy and music extravaganza that last year raised a staggering £92,000 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is heading back to Suffolk. Tickets are now on general sale for Happy Christmas Ipswich 3, spearheaded by celebrity champion Griff Rhys Jones, which is taking place at the town’s Regent Theatre on Monday, 5^th December. Back by popular demand, it promises to be another sell-out and hopes are high as it follows in the footsteps of last year’s spectacular, which featured Johnny Vegas, Clive Anderson, Eddie Izzard and Stephen Fry, as well as music from West End star Ruthie Henshall. Griff is promising “another knock-out, jingly-belled line-up” and said: “After the success of the last two outings, we’re going for a third Happy Christmas Ipswich. “Yes, the ‘Happiest Christmas Yet Ipswich’ hits the borough on December 5^th, at the Regent. “Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without it and it’s going to be bigger, bouncier and more fun than ever before. It’ll be quite a present for a really important service. “I always think of the Happy Christmas event as part show and part shout-out for EACH, and the brilliant work it does across East Anglia. “I love doing it, the stars love doing it and we’re so lucky to have such incredible line-ups. It gets noise going.” In addition to its star-studded cast, clips of celebrities reading their favourite cracker jokes was shown on the big screen before and during last year’s show. Ant and Dec, speaking from the set of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!, Graham Norton and David Walliams were among those to get in the spirit and respond to Griff’s request. Star names for this year’s line-up are yet to be announced but tickets are available now by clicking here. You can also watch a special video message from Griff where he promises a “cornucopia of comedy” at the Regent. Last year’s Happy Christmas Ipswich event scooped a coveted prize in the Event/Campaign of the Year category at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising East Anglia Awards, in June. EACH Events Manager Becky Redbond is looking forward to this year’s edition and said: “Happy Christmas Ipswich 2 was such a resounding success last December. “This year’s version promises to be even bigger and better and, as always, we’re extremely thankful to Griff. He continues to do us proud. “He’s such a tireless supporter and, thanks to him, this event has become a major highlight of our fundraising year. “We’re never content to rest on our laurels and the planning process is already well underway. It promises to be another unforgettable night.” The first Happy Christmas event was held in 2019 and featured the likes of Al Murray and Lee Mack. EACH supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions. In addition to The Treehouse, in Ipswich, EACH has two other hospices – The Nook, just outside Norwich, and at Milton, near Cambridge. Image credits – EACH

A children’s book about the adventures of a loveable hedgehog is set to raise vital funds for charity. The Cathedral Hedgehogs is aimed at youngsters between the ages of four and eight and has been written and illustrated by Philippa Bonomally. It costs £5 and proceeds will be split between East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and the Hedgehog Haven rescue centre, in North Walsham. “I really enjoyed the creative process of writing this book,” said Philippa, 70. “It kept me going throughout lockdown and the idea came when my cousin found a poorly baby hedgehog in her garden. She lives in Cathedral Close. “We took it to the vets and, thankfully, it made a full recovery. That’s what inspired me to write a children’s story. “The main character is a naughty hedgehog called Benedict, born in a compost heap belonging to the Bishop of Norwich. “The book is in two parts and I left him at the top of the cathedral spire at the end of the first story. I then wrote a sequel to get him down! “In the second part, he has to be rescued by a steeplejack and goes on a big adventure, getting into all sorts of mischief and meeting other animals, including more hedgehogs, an owl and a group of singing bats. He also has a scrape with a hungry badger.” The Cathedral Hedgehogs has a Christmassy theme. Two hundred copies of the book have been printed and signed ‘With love from Benedict and Phillipa’. They are available to buy in EACH’s shops in Unthank Road, Norwich, and Cromer. “I’m very proud of it and the black and white illustrations have come out well,” added Philippa, who lives in Costessey, near Norwich. “I’m delighted to be supporting two very special charities. “I love hedgehogs so was keen to support Hedgehog Haven. “As for EACH, it’s hard to think of a better or more worthy charity right here in the heart of our community.” EACH supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions. It has three hospices, including The Nook, in Framingham Earl. Image credits EACH  

Contract Personnel, one of East Anglia’s largest independent recruitment agencies,  decided to donate a number of laptops to The Free School Norwich – based on Surrey Street. The laptops were surplus to requirements at Contract Personnel – after being used during the pandemic by their consultants at the offices in Norwich, Thetford and Great Yarmouth. As a result, in order to help the children with their learning and to support a school setting close by to their head office, the company opted to donate the laptops for the pupils to use, at the popular and highly successful co-educational school for children aged 4 – 11 years old. Alie Najjar, Group Support Manager at Contract Personnel, said: “It was a fantastic opportunity for us to support an educational setting very close to our Norwich office. “We are always keen to help out in the community where we can. I am glad to see that the laptops have been put to good use, and hope they benefit The Free School and offer enhanced learning for the children.” To find out more about the latest job vacancies Contract Personnel  have available, visit www.contract-personnel.com Alternatively, call 01603 764044 to speak with the team. Image credit – Joe Randlesome

Ofsted has awarded the accountancy training provider, First Intuition Cambridge Limited, ‘Outstanding’ status in the college’s latest report. The report, published on 17 August 2022, recognises First Intuition as outstanding across all areas of assessment, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitude, personal development, and leadership and management. As of February 2022, only 10% of apprenticeship providers had achieved this grade*. Managing Director Amy Forrest says she is delighted that Ofsted has rated First Intuition’s apprenticeship programmes as outstanding. “Our mission has always been to help finance professionals build and develop amazing careers. We’ve always done this by focussing on the impact on three groups of people: the students who study with us, the employers we provide training for and the colleagues we work with. “Receiving the outstanding rating demonstrates the brilliant impact that these programmes have for our employers and our apprentices. I am exceptionally proud of all of the efforts the team at First Intuition have put into supporting our apprentices and employers has been recognised. “I am looking forward to continuing to work with our fantastic employers and apprentices in the future to continue to develop our programmes further.” Chief Executive Gareth John comments: “From the day we set up First Intuition in East Anglia we were determined to offer the highest level of student support and client care, so it is wonderful to have this result 13 years later. It is a fitting testament to the commitment of a huge team of dedicated professionals.” Over the four-day visit in June 2022, inspectors collected a wide range of evidence to inform judgements including visiting learning sessions, scrutinising learners’ work, seeking the views of learners, staff and other stakeholders, and examining the providers’ documentation and records. The report observes that staff at First Intuition “have excellent oversight of the quality of education and training they provide. They constantly strive to maintain the highest standards and are highly reflective of their own practice. “Apprentices make rapid progress through their qualifications. Tutors use highly effective teaching strategies to help apprentices learn and secure their knowledge. “Tutors and coaches help apprentices to develop their own strategies to manage any barriers to learning. This helps these apprentices to progress through their qualifications at the same rate or better than their peers. “Apprentices develop their professional curiosity to a very high standard. Consequently, apprentices make valuable contributions to their employers’ business. “Leaders have established a culture of care and awareness through the education they provide.” First Intuition Cambridge Limited is an independent learning provider that specialises in providing education and training to finance and accountancy students in the East Anglia region. It delivers classroom courses, distance learning options, accounting apprenticeships, as well as post qualification education programmes. At the time of inspection, First Intuition Cambridge Limited had 604 apprentices in training. This includes 70 level 3 assistant accountant programme apprentices, 158 level 4 accountancy taxations technician qualification apprentices, and 376 level 7 accountancy taxation apprentices. First Intuition Cambridge Limited is now one of just three level 7 accounting providers to achieve an outstanding Ofsted rating, the other two also being awarded to First Intuition centres. The full Ofsted report can be downloaded here. *UK government website – report published 30 June 2022 Image provided by Ofsted

• More than half of young people believe a university degree makes you more likely to earn a high salary than an apprenticeship
• More than a third believe you are less likely to reach the most senior positions within a business if you do an apprenticeship
• Schools and colleges still favour students attending university, with almost two thirds encouraging this route over an apprenticeship

Misconceptions around apprenticeships are still influencing the decisions of young people in their career paths, according to new research from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO. The survey of more than 1,000 people across England found that more than half (51%) of people aged between 18-24 still believe that a university degree makes you more likely to earn a high salary than doing an apprenticeship. The research also found that almost half (49%) believe that apprenticeships are better suited to those who don’t get high enough grades to go to university. Looking at career progression, the survey found that some say an apprenticeship could have a negative impact. More than a third (34%) believe you are less likely to reach the most senior positions within a business if you do an apprenticeship rather than a university degree. The survey also looked into attitudes of education providers and parents and guardians. Two thirds of respondents in the East of England said their school or college encouraged them to go to university rather than apply for an apprenticeship. This figure was higher for young people based in Greater London (70%) and lowest for those based in the North East (55%). More than half (55%) of respondents said their parents or guardians would prefer or have preferred them to go to university over an apprenticeship. The percentage of parents encouraging the university route increased for those from a Black or Asian heritage.  Almost three quarters (71%) of those from a Black heritage and 63% of those from an Asian heritage said their parents or guardians would prefer or have preferred them to go to university. Whilst many believe that an apprenticeship may not lead to as highly paid job as a university degree, almost two thirds (64%) of those surveyed do believe that an apprenticeship is more likely to result in a permanent job once completed compared to a university degree. Sarah Hillary, a partner at BDO, commented on the findings: “Despite school leaver apprenticeships being a well-established route into many well-paid professions, including accountancy and law, our research demonstrates that there are still misconceptions about this career path. It is also concerning that more than a third believe doing an apprenticeship rather than a degree could be a barrier to reaching the most senior positions within a business. “Whilst a university education is still a highly regarded achievement, it can also bring a significant amount of debt and additional costs. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to take hold, university may not always be the most attractive or accessible route for young people, particularly those from a lower socio-economic background. “With this in mind, it is important to not just increase the number of quality apprenticeship positions but also raise awareness of how this type of training can create meaningful, sustainable careers whilst giving the opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’. This would be a step in the right direction to improving social mobility in the UK.” A separate survey by BDO recently revealed that apprenticeships could be starting to be seen as a more appealing recruitment strategy with almost a third (29%) of the UK’s medium-sized businesses planning to hire more apprentices in a bid to attract more talent. Sarah added: “It is promising to see more businesses offering apprenticeship positions to attract more talent. We must now continue to ensure that young people from all backgrounds, as well as those influencing their career decisions, are aware of the wealth of opportunities and career progression that quality apprenticeship programmes can provide.” BDO will open applications for its 2023 school leaver apprenticeship programme in September. Positions are available throughout the country, visit https://careers.bdo.co.uk/early-careers for more information. Image credit: Chambers Canva Pro 2022

Ofsted has awarded the accountancy training provider, First Intuition Cambridge Limited, ‘Outstanding’ status in the college’s latest report. The report, published on 17 August 2022, recognises First Intuition as outstanding across all areas of assessment, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitude, personal development, and leadership and management. As of February 2022, only 10% of apprenticeship providers had achieved this grade*. Managing Director Amy Forrest says she is delighted that Ofsted has rated First Intuition’s apprenticeship programmes as outstanding. “Our mission has always been to help finance professionals build and develop amazing careers. We’ve always done this by focussing on the impact on three groups of people: the students who study with us, the employers we provide training for and the colleagues we work with. “Receiving the outstanding rating demonstrates the brilliant impact that these programmes have for our employers and our apprentices. I am exceptionally proud of all of the efforts the team at First Intuition have put into supporting our apprentices and employers has been recognised. “I am looking forward to continuing to work with our fantastic employers and apprentices in the future to continue to develop our programmes further.” Chief Executive Gareth John comments: “From the day we set up First Intuition in East Anglia we were determined to offer the highest level of student support and client care, so it is wonderful to have this result 13 years later. It is a fitting testament to the commitment of a huge team of dedicated professionals.” Over the four-day visit in June 2022, inspectors collected a wide range of evidence to inform judgements including visiting learning sessions, scrutinising learners’ work, seeking the views of learners, staff and other stakeholders, and examining the providers’ documentation and records. The report observes that staff at First Intuition “have excellent oversight of the quality of education and training they provide. They constantly strive to maintain the highest standards and are highly reflective of their own practice. “Apprentices make rapid progress through their qualifications. Tutors use highly effective teaching strategies to help apprentices learn and secure their knowledge. “Tutors and coaches help apprentices to develop their own strategies to manage any barriers to learning. This helps these apprentices to progress through their qualifications at the same rate or better than their peers. “Apprentices develop their professional curiosity to a very high standard. Consequently, apprentices make valuable contributions to their employers’ business. “Leaders have established a culture of care and awareness through the education they provide.” First Intuition Cambridge Limited is an independent learning provider that specialises in providing education and training to finance and accountancy students in the East Anglia region. It delivers classroom courses, distance learning options, accounting apprenticeships, as well as post qualification education programmes.

Skills Bootcamps are to train 240 people in construction, logistics and other sectors facing labour shortages – boosting their employability. New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership has appointed eight specialist training providers to run the courses after working with Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils to secure £1m of funding from the Department for Education. Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee for everyone to gain skills for life and 240 learners in Norfolk and Suffolk will benefit from the scheme by March 2023. They will be given IT, construction, logistics, domestic retrofit or green skills, and introductions to arboriculture and farming, as well as training in leadership and management. The eight providers include four from the New Anglia region: • Action Community Enterprises CIC (ACE), which supports young people and unemployed adults in Norfolk • Netmatters, which has offices in Wymondham, Great Yarmouth and Cambridge • Suffolk New College, which has campuses in Ipswich, Leiston and Otley • Turning Factor, which has offices in Norwich and Cambridge The other four are: • Anicca Digital Ltd, an award-winning digital marketing agency • CoGrammar Ltd, an edtech startup that focuses on closing the global tech skills gap • House Builder XL Ltd, a software developer for small construction businesses • The Retrofit Academy CIC, which develops new qualifications and training to support the Government’s net zero agenda. The courses will be free to individual learners and open to anyone aged 19+ with the right to live and work in the UK. People taking part will learn new skills to enter employment or enhance skills to support career progression. The self-employed will be able to build their skills so they can win new business. These will be short, intensive training courses, lasting from around 60 hours to 16 weeks and involving a mix of in-person and online learning – depending on the course. Courses will start at different times from September 2022 to March 2023. Learners will receive a completion certificate which will increase their employability. Many lead to an actual qualification! “We will even guarantee the unemployed an interview at the end of their course with a local employer,” says New Anglia LEP’s recently appointed Skills Broker, Bev Wallman. “The Skills Bootcamps are heavily subsidised to encourage take-up. SMEs will pay just 10% of the cost of training their employees, which is exceptional value for money. Larger companies will pay 30% but that still represents a significant cost saving.” New Anglia LEP’s Skills Advisory Panel consulted widely with industry to identify the sectors with significant unfilled vacancies and where business growth was most at risk from skills gaps. These Skills Bootcamps will enable such businesses to recruit from within, so helping them win the war for talent while boosting productivity. Their employees will not only gain new skills but will also grow in confidence and self-esteem. The Skills Bootcamps will deliver practical training in skills that individuals can immediately apply at work. They will also come with ‘wrap-around’ services such as mentoring and coaching, particularly for the unemployed, to help them apply for work. By providing targeted training to key sectors in the local economy, New Anglia LEP, alongside Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils, aims to support individuals and businesses during challenging times. Cllr Graham Plant, Norfolk County Council Cabinet member for Growing the Economy, said: “We are always looking for ways to boost skills in Norfolk, and securing such a large investment is a fantastic step towards this. “The money will enable us to deliver flexible and accessible courses to those in and out of work, boosting skills and wages in key areas such as digital, technical, and green roles. “These courses will give people the skills they need to access in-demand jobs and higher pay in the future.” Cllr Rachel Hood, Suffolk County Council Cabinet Member for Education, SEND and Skills, said: “The Skills Bootcamps will provide a new opportunity for businesses in several areas of the economy to upskill their staff in areas of need and recruit new talent.” Find out more To find out how businesses can apply on behalf of their employees, please contact New Anglia LEP’s Skills Broker Bev Wallman at Skills@NewAnglia.co.uk.

In collaboration with our Junior Canaries partner Avant, we will be giving away our Birthday Box experience in celebration of our takeover day! If you are selected as our winner, you will be able to bring yourself and 9 friends (plus 2 accompanying adults) to enjoy a pre-match stadium tour, and then watch the match from your very own box with some food (and a PS4!). For your chance of winning, fill in the form below and we will contact the winner. The deadline to fill in all this information is 8pm Friday, August 19. This competition is exclusively available for junior members, if you’re not a member you can purchase your membership HERE. Fill in the form here – https://www.juniorcanaries.co.uk/PagesPublic/UserControlled/UserDefined.aspx?page=juniorcanaries-competitions Alternatively, tickets for the Cup game can be purchased here – https://tickets.canaries.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/VisualSeatSelectionBoost.aspx?stadium=01&product=CC22BO&campaign=&type=H&productsubtype=&productIsHomeAsAway=N&prodDesc=Norwich%20City%20v%20AFC%20Bournemouth Image provided by Norwich City Football Club

In collaboration with our Junior Canaries partner Avant, we will be giving away 8 spaces in our Junior Squad experience in celebration of our takeover day! If you are selected as one of our winners, you will win a full Junior Squad experience which includes 2 tickets (for junior and accompanying adult), a stadium tour, a NCFC goodie bag, as well being an official flag bearer as the first team walk out. For your chance of winning, fill in the form below and we will contact the winner. The deadline to fill in all this information is 8pm Friday, August 19. This competition is exclusively available for junior members, if you’re not a member you can purchase your membership HERE. Fill in the form here – https://www.juniorcanaries.co.uk/PagesPublic/UserControlled/UserDefined.aspx?page=juniorcanaries-competitions Tickets to the Cup game can be purchased here – https://tickets.canaries.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/VisualSeatSelectionBoost.aspx?stadium=01&product=CC22BO&campaign=&type=H&productsubtype=&productIsHomeAsAway=N&prodDesc=Norwich%20City%20v%20AFC%20Bournemouth Image provided by Norwich City Football Club

In collaboration with our Junior Canaries partner Avant, we will be giving away all 11 mascot experiences in celebration of our takeover day! If you are selected as one of our winners, you will win a full mascot experience which includes 2 tickets (for mascot and accompanying adult), a 2022/23 home kit, a chance to meet the players for photos, a stadium tour, as well as walking out with the first team just before kick-off. You will also have the chance to purchase 2 additional tickets. For your chance of winning, fill in the form below and we will contact the winner. The deadline to fill in all this information is 8pm Friday, August 19. This competition is exclusively available for junior members, if you’re not a member you can purchase your membership HERE. Fill in the form here – https://www.juniorcanaries.co.uk/PagesPublic/UserControlled/UserDefined.aspx?page=juniorcanaries-competitions Purchase your tickets to the cup game here – https://tickets.canaries.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/VisualSeatSelectionBoost.aspx?stadium=01&product=CC22BO&campaign=&type=H&productsubtype=&productIsHomeAsAway=N&prodDesc=Norwich+City+v+AFC+Bournemouth Image provided by Norwich City Football Club