Regardless of size or industry, chances are the Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way your organisation does business. Whether it is the services and products you provide, how you provide them, or just working out how to keep your staff working- adapting to these unprecedented challenges, and fast, was essential to mere survival.
We invite you to take part in our anonymous survey in which we are trying to understand how many organisations are moving to remote working on a long-term basis and how conscious those organisations are of the additional risks. Is the security of these workers being considered? Is advice being sought? What additional training and technical solutions are in place.
Don’t make love wait! We are really excited to launch our Covid-secure Intimate Wedding Package.
Experience our romantic wedding venue for your small but perfect post-lockdown wedding ceremony.
Set in eight acres of gorgeous riverside grounds in the Norfolk Broads National Park, The Norfolk Mead, a stunning red brick Georgian country house wedding venue, offers a touch of luxury. We hold a wedding licence, so we can host your boutique civil wedding ceremony or civil partnership in our beautiful grounds. We are specialists in diversity and an inclusive approach and welcome couples from the LGBT+ community.
Relax and take your time, with just the most important people present to witness your personal day. We have tailored our usual wedding menu for this package, and can work with you to put together a fantastic menu using locally sourced Norfolk produce.
Our 15 person intimate wedding package is priced at £2,200 including:
Exclusive Hire of the stylish Garden Room Venue within our atmospheric walled garden
Ceremony fee
Experienced event planner
Glass of prosecco arrival drink and toast drink for all guests
Delicious three course sit down meal
Half bottle of house wine per person
White linen and white napkins
Chiavari chairs
Round tables
Cake knife and table
Easel for your table plan
The Norfolk Mead micro wedding package is valid on any day and any month from now until March 31 2021. Contact our wedding event planners Francesca and Victoria to enquire about availability and secure a date with a £500.00 deposit. Please contact the wedding team for more information via events@norfolkmead.co.uk or 01603 737 531.
With Carrow Road set to re-open for Conferences, Meetings and Events from October 1, here is a guide to the event space and facilities we have here at the stadium.
Following a £400,000 investment in 2019, technology capabilities at the ground include video conferencing facilities in the Gunn Club allowing for live streaming and hybrid events, as well as built in HD screens in almost all event spaces.
We are also fortunate to have a wealth of space and flexibility within our 17 meeting rooms and 41 executive boxes here at the stadium, which are situated over the four stands (each with their own entrance), meaning we can offer clients a ‘self-contained’ stand of their own for their event should they so wish, providing a really safe and secure environment for them and their delegates.
In line with government guidelines, up to 30 people are currently permitted to attend business meetings and events together. With a full safety policy in place, Carrow Road is a Visit Britain ‘We’re Good To Go’ accredited venue.
We also have 3D tours available on our website for our main event spaces, so that clients can take a tour of the event spaces from their computers or laptops.
To find out more about how Carrow Road is re-opening safely for CME on October 1, click here.
For our conference, meeting and events information guide, click here.
To find out more about our venue, visit the Delia’s Canary Catering or call us on 01603 218704.
Has the coronavirus crisis caused you to have to re-think your business set-up and location? If you and colleagues have had to disperse and all work from home, we can provide the perfect base where you can come together for meetings and team building. We’ve developed a new Prime package, to meet these needs. We’re offering 4 days a month meeting space, plus all the other benefits of virtual tenancy for £75 (plus VAT) monthly. It’s a corona virus exclusive package, involving no long-term commitment when working circumstances could change.
The additional good news is that we’re offering a 25% discount on all new virtual tenancies for 2 months. You would benefit from being part of a wider business community for a very reasonable cost and on flexible terms. We currently have over 125 virtual tenants as part of our friendly community. As well as having the benefit of a prestigious business address, our virtual tenants form a key part of our vibrant leading business hub of SMEs, start-ups and sole traders. Post-handling, use of registered address, display of logos on our website and at the building entrance and discounts on additional services are all included as standard. Our range of virtual tenancy packages are all very accessibly priced from £20 (plus VAT) monthly, depending on individuals’ requirements.
The Enterprise Centre is fully open for tenants and their visitors. We have a small number of co-working desks available too, so do get in touch if that might be of interest. Part-time options are also currently available, ideal during these unprecedented times. The full-time monthly charge is £175 + VAT, with just a month’s notice required to end any contract, all terms are flexible.
Standard – £20 + VAT per month Use of business address at The Enterprise Centre Post handling, free use of communal areas and Wi-Fi 10% discount on hot-desk and meeting room hire Reputational benefits associated with The Enterprise Centre and UEA and access to the campus
Advanced – £35 + VAT per month All items included in the Standard package plus: 1 day (or 2 half days) free access to a hot-desk per month Access to business support sessions
Premium – £50 + VAT per month All items included in the Standard package plus: 3 days (or 6 half days) free access to a hot-desk per month 1 days (or 2 half days) free use of a meeting room Access to business support sessions
Prime (COVID-19 exclusive package) – £75 + VAT per month All items included in the Standard package plus: 4 days (or 8 half days) free use of a meeting room per month Access to business support sessions
The government has today (Thursday 24 September) approved Norfolk County Council’s Development Consent Order application to build and operate a crucial new lifting bridge across the River Yare in Great Yarmouth.
The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing will link the A47 at Harfrey’s roundabout to the port and the enterprise zone on the other side of the river. The bridge will ease traffic congestion on the town’s roads, shortening journey times and improving journey reliability, as well as support wider plans and work to maximise investment, regeneration and economic growth opportunities in the town and wider borough.
The Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps MP confirmed the decision in a letter, which marks the end of a year-long Development Consent Order process that began last September with a six-month examination period.
The council will now submit a final business case to the government which, if approved, would unlock £98 million of national funding towards the expected £120 million cost of the project. The remainder of the funding is likely to come from local sources. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2021 with the bridge open for use in early 2023.
Cllr Graham Plant, Deputy Leader at both Norfolk County Council and Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: “This is fantastic news, we’re now tantalisingly close to making this much-needed bridge a reality. Not only will it make getting around so much easier for many people currently living and working in the borough but, crucially, it will support the town’s key industries, including those linked to the offshore energy and maritime sectors, tourism and manufacturing. This is more important than ever now as we seek to help Norfolk’s economy recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.”
The Rt. Hon. Brandon Lewis CBE, MP for Great Yarmouth, said: “This is excellent news, the Third River Crossing will be transformational for the whole of the Borough of Great Yarmouth, significantly improving traffic flows, which will help residents and visitors to get around. This improved traffic flow will also bring meaningful benefits to local businesses, especially those in the energy sector.”
Chris Starkie, Chief Executive of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “I’m pleased to see this step forward towards construction of the much-needed third crossing in Great Yarmouth. The crossing will open up key land for redevelopment, helping to maximise the potential of the harbour and the industries which it supports, particularly our world-leading energy sector.”
In January 2019, the council announced it had awarded the contract for the Third River Crossing to BAM Farrans, a joint venture between two construction industry leaders. As well as being responsible for finalising the design of the twin leaf bascule bridge and its approaches, including a new roundabout on the west side of the river, BAM Farrans will also construct the bridge on behalf of the council.
Watch an outdoor showing of much-loved movie ‘The Greatest Showman’ in Norwich and raise money to tackle homelessness on World Homeless Day, 10 October;
The event marks the launch of new charity, Hopestead, which aims to end homelessness in the East of England and ensure everyone has a place to call home;
The film will be shown at the Drive in for Hope event at Heartsease Lane, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to support the good cause.
People in Norfolk have the opportunity to watch a much-loved movie and raise money to end homelessness in the East of England at a special drive-in cinema taking place on 10 October, World Homeless Day.
The ‘Drive in for Hope’ is set to be held at Heartsease Lane and will see the musical drama ‘The Greatest Showman’ shown, with the proceeds of all tickets going to support those who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.
The event is taking place to mark the launch of Hopestead, a new charity established by Flagship Group, a social housing provider with a goal to solve the housing crisis in the East of England. Hopestead is Flagship’s commitment to ending homelessness.
Marie-Claire Delbrouque, Managing Director of Hopestead said: “We believe everyone deserves a place to call home and our goal at Hopestead is to end homelessness in the East of England.
“We know this is a big challenge. But by tackling the causes of homelessness and working in partnership with likeminded organisations already working hard to eradicate homelessness, we believe we can meet that challenge.
“To mark our launch, we wanted to connect people – safely – because we believe in community. And what better way than through a film which is universal and unifying. Drive in for Hope will not only be a fantastic evening, but it will also allow us to raise vital funds that we can use to support those in need. Please do join us.”
Tickets for the Drive in for Hope cost just £30 per car (plus a small booking fee) and can be bought here: www.hopestead.org
The Norfolk event, which will take place from 7pm – 11pm, will be mirrored on 9 October at Trinity Park in Ipswich, with The Greatest Showman also being shown there.
The film showing will be preceded by short videos from people who Hopestead has been supporting during Covid-19.
Although officially launching in October, in fact, Hopestead began an initiative earlier, offering support to Flagship Group customers during the pandemic, when it became clear that Covid-19 had the potential to increase homelessness. In response, Hopestead has since given out in excess of £350k to support nearly 700 families who might be at risk of losing their homes.
Marie-Claire added: “Now more than ever we are seeing people and communities struggling – which is why the role of Hopestead is so vital. We believe that we have a fundamental responsibility to end homelessness – including working to prevent people losing their homes, such as the financial help that we were able to provide earlier this year during the pandemic.
“We know that ending homelessness matters because sustainable communities benefit absolutely everyone.
“We believe passionately in our purpose and we are looking forward to working with partners and organisations with a common interest to bring about this change for good – because we believe that everyone deserves a place to call home.”
In this week’s podcast, James and Mark build on previous episodes to help business leaders and their teams feel more energised in work and life. Breaking tradition, this time they provide a bonus forth top tip, taking inspiration from the likes of Dr John Briffa, the 5am Club, Fat Boy Slim and cold showers. You can subscribe to Impromptu Business Chat on Apple Podcasts here, or listen now!
Are you interested in establishing in the (East) Netherlands to help grow your business? The Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), and Oost NL would like to invite you to attend our webinar “The (East) Netherlands: your gateway to Europe” on Tuesday 29 September 15:00 – 16:15 CEST The webinar is centered on providing best practice information to help you establish in the (East) Netherlands to help grow your business.
Anthony Royle has opened his first shop at Unit 1 Pluto House, 19-33 Station Road, Ashford, TN23 1PP.
Anthony Royle purchased TaxAssist Accountants Ashford a year ago. In that time, he has taken on over 150 clients and has been busy assisting them with all their small business needs. Recently he has been helping with Coronavirus furloughing claims, grant applications and business advice while fitting out his new shop which is in central Ashford and services the Ashford, Bethersden, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, High Halden, Smarden and Tenterden areas.
Anthony explains: “It’s been an unprecedented business environment over the last few months, but I’m pleased to say that I’ve managed to assist my clients with the various government support schemes. I’ve now opened the new shop, which looks fantastic and is in a great location with convenient parking close by. I look forward to welcoming new and existing clients to arrange a visit.
“Having lived in the Ashford area for over ten years, I feel I have a good understanding of the local business environment and am passionate about supporting my fellow small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. I would encourage anyone interested in finding out more about our services to contact us to book a free initial consultation – which can be either face-to face, by telephone or online. We provide a comprehensive tax, accountancy and advisory service to small businesses and can talk clients through a range of software solutions, to help them select the right package for their needs.”
A COVID-19 hub has been created on the TaxAssist website with all of the latest news and guidance, and clients are kept up-to-date via text messages, emails and webinars, explaining the latest government announcements and how it affects them.
Alex Chidlow has opened his first shop at 33 Queens Street, Horsham.
Experienced accountant Alex Chidlow has recently opened a walk-in tax and accountancy shop servicing the small business community in Horsham.
Alex has almost 20 years’ accountancy experience behind him, in a variety of roles which has provided him with a broad commercial and financial knowledge from which to draw on to support his clients.
He said: “I really enjoy getting to know clients and helping them with their businesses. Obviously, it’s been a real challenge for many small businesses over the last six months, but it’s been rewarding to have a direct impact on their survival by assisting with cash flow projections, furlough and grant applications.
“I’m really pleased the shop is now open for business and I’d like to encourage anyone interested in finding out more about our services and how we can help to pop in for a free consultation. We are also operating a telephone or online service for those who feel more comfortable with these methods. We provide a comprehensive tax, accountancy and advisory service and can offer a range of software solutions, to help clients select the right package for their needs.”
If you are interested in joining the TaxAssist Accountants network, regular Virtual Discovery Days are being held, where you can find out more about the technical, marketing and business development support on offer. Call 0800 0188297 to request attendance.