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Super Break Announces Launch of Exclusive Short Breaks from Norwich Airport New for 2018: Super Break launches new overseas short breaks from Norwich Airport European Capital of Culture for 2018 ‘Valletta’ among the new destinations Chartered flights to seven destinations now available from Norwich Airport Super Break has today announced the launch of a series of exclusive short breaks from Norwich Airport, with flights scheduled for take-off in 2018, giving local holidaymakers the chance to visit even more of Europe’s most exciting destinations. Following the sell-out success of its inaugural flights in February 18 to Akureyri in Northern Iceland, which provide the first direct routes to this incredible part of the country from the UK, Super Break has expanded its offering with an even bigger flight programme scheduled for Winter 18/19. What’s more, Super Break is now offering a not-to-be-missed Midnight Sun experience in North Iceland this summer, for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway and the chance to experience the natural phenomenon of an ‘endless day’. Now Super Break announces its biggest ever flight programme for 2018, as the short break specialist expands its exclusive services further to launch new flights and travel experiences to some of the hottest locations in Europe: Malta: Mdina & Gozo – Including Capital of Culture 2018, Valletta, Gozo Calypso Island Full Day Tour and Mdina at Nightfall Tour Verona, Venice and Lake Garda – Including Lake Garda Discovery and Venice, Jewel of the Adriatic Tour Florence, Pisa and Tuscany – Delights of Tuscany, Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa Tour and 24hr City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour Madeira: Funchal & Island Experience – Including Madeira Island Highlights Tour and Funchal Sightseeing Tour Montenegro, Croatia and the Adriatic Coast – Including Dubrovnik – Pearl of the Adriatic Full Day Tour and Best of Montenegro Full Day Tour Iceland under the Midnight Sun – Midnight Sun Whale Watching and Lake Myvatn Adventure Nature at its Best Tour Incredible Iceland – Including the Search for the Northern Lights Tour and Lake Myvatn Land of Fire and Ice Experience Gibraltar: The Rock & Beyond – Including a full day Rock tour with WWII tunnels and a Dolphin Adventure excursion Katherine Scott from Super Break said: “We’re incredibly proud and excited to be launching our new chartered flight programme, providing holidaymakers from East Anglia with a brand-new selection of incredible travel experiences to choose from in 2018. Following the huge demand for our exclusive flights to Akureyri, Iceland, we have expanded the schedule from Norwich Airport to now offer unforgettable travel experiences in seven of Europe’s most exciting destinations, helping to connect more holidaymakers to new locations on the continent and beyond, all from their local airport.” Richard Pace, Managing Director at Norwich Airport said: “This is great news and a major expansion of Super Break’s charter flights from Norwich, giving local holidaymakers even more choice for short breaks across Europe from their local airport in 2018.” All exclusive breaks with Super Break include in-destination experiences, central accommodation, return flights, 20kg of luggage, 5kg hand luggage with transfers also included. To book the trip of a lifetime, visit the Super Break website, call 0800 042 0288 or visit your local travel agent.

Protecting Copyright and Design For businesses, knowing what images and designs are protected by copyright and how to protect their inventions and brands via patents and trademarks can be a minefield. In a recent survey 74% of businesses were unsure who owned the intellectual property rights to their website, logo, artwork and photographs. To help fill this knowledge gap GENIX Business Support are holding an interactive conference titled ‘Every Business Owns Intellectual Property. What Do You Own?’ on Wednesday 28 February at the Business & IP Centre in the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library, Norwich. Presenter, Gary Townley of The Intellectual Property Office will draw on real life examples to explain the importance of protecting a business’ copyright and designs and the pitfalls and costs, should they get it wrong. Alex Till, CEO of GENIX said, “Most successful businesses, whatever their size are built on intangible assets such as intellectual property. Businesses create and use IP all the time, whether it is the name of their company, branded products, website or even marketing materials. The value of IP can far outweigh the value of physical assets. “I’m extremely pleased GENIX are hosting this interactive session where delegates will be presented with a series of scenarios in which intellectual property is crucial to a business. The seminar is designed to support small business owners, their marketing staff, accountants and a variety of professional bodies.” The event is supported by Norfolk County Council and the Business & IP Centre Norfolk and is sponsored by GENIX Patron, i101 Digital. Managing Director, Andrew Winship said, “As a GENIX Patron we’re pleased to be supporting the local business community by sponsoring this informative seminar. Whatever size a business is, it owns intellectual property and as commercial photographers and short film producers we understand the importance of protecting the security of a business’s identity and brand.” The seminar is being held from 10.30am until 1.30pmon Wednesday 28th February at Business & IP Centre in the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library. Tickets cost £12 and booking is essential at www.genix.org.uk.

Strategic, digital and offline marketing experts, Full Mix Marketing, have begun the new year with another strong addition to their team as they plan to build on their 2017 success.

The Future50 recognised agency have welcomed Sarah Waterhouse as their latest Marketing Executive to help with the expanding portfolio of clients they’re helping to grow through marketing.

“We’re delighted to have Sarah and her skills onboard” says Sarah West, Managing Director. “We’re building a business packed full of diverse talents and Sarah is a key part with her strengths in copy writing and experience in strategic and digital marketing.”

A graduate of English, Sarah Waterhouse joins the firm from the UEA where she marketed their careers service to over 17,000 students. In her new role, she’ll help with the development and delivery of client’s marketing plans, as well as taking key responsibility for specific customers.

“It’s great to join a team so dedicated to their clients” says Sarah Waterhouse. “Too often marketing agencies focus on providing activity rather than delivering the methods and messages that create success. It’s rewarding to be working in an environment so focused on delivering results”.

Sarah’s addition marks the end of a highly successful year for the agency and the beginning of ambitious plans for 2018. “2017 was great” recalls Sarah West, Managing Director of Full Mix Marketing. “We took on some superb staff, moved to larger offices and won some fantastic clients, often against tough competition. Having Sarah further boost our team is the perfect way to start a year in which we intend to work tirelessly to ensure we, and our clients, continue to grow”.

Full Mix Marketing provide all the strategic, digital and offline marketing businesses need, ranging from single elements like advertising and social media, through to becoming a company’s fully outsourced marketing department. In 2017, they clients in sectors including manufacturing, engineering, IT, professional services and logistics. In December, they were announced as one of the Future50 businesses to watch in Norfolk and Suffolk.

More details about Full Mix Marketing can be found at www.fullmixmarketing.co.uk

Spire Solicitors LLP has continued to solidify its team and growth by introducing two new members to its Property Teams, by welcoming Howard Bailey and Sally Yaxley to the business.

Howard Bailey has joined the firm in the Commercial Property Team as Solicitor and brings with him a wealth of experience in commercial leases, secured lending, development and freehold & leasehold sales, as well as purchases of commercial & mixed use premises.

Howard is the latest member of staff to join Spire Solicitors from Ashtons Legal; other recent appointments have included Matthew Downing as Partner & the recently promoted Susan Ward, as Senior Associate.

Howard commented: “I am thrilled to have joined Spire Solicitors LLP at its current position in the Norfolk market. Spire is a key-player, of which, I look forward to positively contributing to their continued success.”

Sally Yaxley has also joined as Legal Executive within the Residential Property Team from Norton Peskett Solicitors and brings to Spire over a decade of experience in sales & purchase of freehold and leasehold property, Transfers of Equity, remortgages and new builds.

Sally commented: “I am delighted to be continuing my career with Spire. Since the formation of the company in 2013, I have seen and heard fantastic things about the business and look forward to adding to their already solid service proposition.”

James Knight, CEO, commented: “It is a pleasure for the entire team at Spire to welcome Howard & Sally and to strengthen our  team so early on in 2018, following on from a fantastic 2017”.

Spire Solicitors LLP offers specialist legal knowledge in all services. A true Norfolk business from the beginning, its doors are open across all 8 offices for approachable expert advice, on every matter. 

GENIX, the business support specialist has refreshed the format of its very successful networking events, Coffee Means Business, for 2018. Leanne Castle of GENIX said, “During 2017, we held ten networking events, at various locations across north Norfolk. The informal and friendly sessions are ideal for those who run small and micro businesses. It’s a great way to make new contacts and gain information over coffee and biscuits. “For 2018, we’ve invited successful businesses from the area to speak at our events to share their business stories and top tips for business success. “On Tuesday 16th January Coffee Means Business is being held at Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel, near Cromer. The speakers will be Sarah and Patrick Saunders of Norfolk Sloe Gin which the couple established in 2011. They will tell how they’ve grown their business and give their thoughts on how to grow a business.” “At the Prince of Wales Stand, Fakenham on Tuesday 20th February, Richard Harrison of local firm, See Thru Cleaning will give his thoughts on why his business has been successful. The business has been Fakenham based since 1962 and employees over 25 people.” North Norfolk District Council appointed GENIX in 2016 to organise and host Coffee Means Business in north Norfolk after recognising the need for a regular networking opportunity for businesses which didn’t involve expensive membership fees. Cllr Nigel Dixon, Cabinet Member for Business and Economic Development said: “If you own or run a small business, I would thoroughly recommend attending a Coffee Means Business event. They are a great way to meet new people, share business ideas and gain valuable business support in a relaxed environment.” Coffee Means Business is held from 9.30am until 11.30am, it costs £5pp payable on arrival and booking isn’t essential. For more details visit the events page at www.genix.org.uk or call 0800 096 3013. GENIX provides a wide range of affordable services and resources for established businesses and for start-ups.

The team at Norwich-based Alan Boswell Risk Management (ABRM) has expanded less than a year after the company launched, due to unprecedented demand for its services.

The expansion allows the company, which already provides risk management and engineering inspection services, to provide a greater range of risk advice to an even larger client base. Its two new members of staff, Rebecca Dingle and Jason Patchett, allow ABRM to provide environmental and marine services alongside existing services, such as health and safety advice, fire, security and motor risk management.

The company, which is part of East Anglian insurance broking and financial planning firm Alan Boswell Group, launched in March 2017 with two risk advisers, two engineering surveyors and an administrator. They were joined by Risk Adviser Rebecca and Engineering Surveyor Jason in June and November respectively.

As an engineering surveyor Jason brings a wealth of marine engineering experience to ABRM, having spent 20 years in the Royal Navy, followed by a career in the oil and gas industry.

Risk Adviser Rebecca is a chartered member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and has significant experience providing health and safety support. She also has a history in environmental risk management, so can also help businesses to achieve ISO 14001:2015 accreditation.

Says Jason: “I’m looking forward to getting my teeth into the work. I enjoy meeting new clients and helping them overcome their challenges.”

Rebecca agrees: “The most rewarding part of the role is working with people and helping them make improvements to their businesses. The team is also very new and expanding, so it’s an exciting time to be with the company.”

Alan Boswell Group Managing Director Chris Gibbs adds: “ABRM has been in demand since it launched earlier in the year. We’re thrilled to see that our clients are so receptive to risk management and ensuring that their businesses are safe places to work. Not only does it reduce the chance of an incident occurring, but it also reduces the chance of making an insurance claim.

“In growing the company, we have added new skill sets to the team and are able to provide our services to an even greater number of businesses. We’re looking forward to seeing ABRM go from strength-to-strength in the months and years ahead.”

To find out more about Alan Boswell Risk Management, visit www.alanboswell.com/risk or call 01603 967900.

AFI KLM E&M subsidiary is delighted to announce the signing of airframe maintenance contract for 2018 with West Atlantic UK Limited.

A European leader in the regional jets & narrow body aircraft market and having an internationally acknowledged expertise on the Boeing 737, Embraer 170/190, BAe146/Avro RJ, Fokker 70/100 & Airbus A320 Family, KLM UK Engineering is delighted to confirm its contract with West Atlantic UK Limited.

KLM UK Engineering will commence airframe maintenance checks with West Atlantic UK Limited on their Boeing 737 Freighter fleet in January 2018.

Ian Bartholomew, Director Business Development & Sales commented “We are deligthed to have been selected by West Atlantic UK Limited to carryout their heavy maintenance checks in 2018. We have been supporting West Atlantic UK Limited for a number of years and look forward to further developing our relationship”.

Philip Law, Technical Director West Atlantic UK Ltd – “Having been a customer of KLM UK Engineering’s for a number of years, we are very pleased to reach an agreement regarding our forthcoming heavy maintenance programme. We look forward to this being the start of a long-term relationship with respect to the on-going heavy maintenance support of our expanding fleet of Boeing aircraft”.

About West Atlantic UK Ltd

West Atlantic UK Ltd is part of the West Atlantic group which is one of the largest European cargo operators with customers throughout EU. The UK airline operates a fleet of 18 x 737-300 & 400 freighter aircraft and is the launch customer for the 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) with the first of four aircraft arriving early in 2018.

About KLM UK Engineering

KLM UK Engineering Limited is a leading regional aircraft and narrow body MRO, wholly owned by KLM and member of the AFI KLM E&M Network. Services include base maintenance, line maintenance, technical training and disassembly/recycling of Boeing 737’s, Airbus A320’s, Fokker 70/100, BAe146/Avro RJ’s and Embraer E170/190. KLM UK Engineering has been based at Norwich International Airport for 40 years and employs 380 people, plus has a complete network of UK line stations. KLM UK Engineering prides itself on having an experienced and skilled work force, delivering a superior service and high quality product at a competitive price whilst being enhanced with the deployment of Lean Six Sigma throughout.

The technical training college has been in operation for over 30 years, and in this time has directly trained staff and successfully run an in-house apprenticeship scheme. It is currently offering a virtual learning environment product for EASA licenses as well as several Airworthiness courses. KLMUKE is promoting these to the market, both for commercial and military operations. The college has been working with universities & colleges to deliver a foundation course in aircraft engineering & BSc Hons Aircraft Engineering and is part of the new International Aviation Academy – Norwich, which opened in April 2017.

www.klmukengineering.com www.linkedin.com/company/klm-uk-engineering-limited @afiklmem @klmukecareers

At Tudor Lodge Consultants, we are hugely proud to announce that we are now working with the brand new, regulated lending platform Stepstone Credit. Stepstone is an innovative way of using short term credit via online and mobile application use. Unlike traditional and existing payday and short-term credit options, Stepstone is a credit facility as opposed to a loan. This means that users of their service apply for a credit facility of up to £500 and are only required to pay back what is actually used.

Additionally, because they use bank scrape technology that, with the borrower’s permission lets Stepstone view 3 months of bank transactions, one’s financial past doesn’t dictate their future. Borrowers who are financially sound, but may have a CCJ or small grey area on their credit history are not automatically rejected as with other lenders, as Stepstone looks at overall affordability rather than rudimentary credit pasts.

Also, due to its nature, Stepstone can be used to improve credit ratings by demonstrating responsible borrowing; something looked upon very favourably by credit providers. However, Stepstone have previously had no online presence and have therefore not been found online at all.

What We Are Doing

Unique to Stepstone as a credit provider, is their use of ‘bank scrape’ technology, making for more accurate lending decisions. For example, someone may take out a facility of £500, yet only spend £200. In such cases, the borrower would only repay the £200 plus interest, with the remaining £300 there for as and when they need it. We have been working with the development team at Stepstone Credit to create a website that is fit for purpose and fully functional and discoverable by potential users online.

Initially, we carried out the ‘discovery’ phase of the project, researching what other short term lenders are around in the UK and which search terms are being targeted through Google Search. Having compiled a comprehensive list of terms and targets for Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) targeting, our content team set about planning a range of landing pages; rich with content and engaging information for users and online customers.

Further to the landing pages produced, we have created and implemented a number of additional content pages; fully SEO-compliant to help increase Stepstone’s online rankings.

We have also updated the website code, including that of their Schema mark up to allow for efficient and accurate crawling of the Stepstone website by search engines. Fully optimised and Google friendly meta data has also been implemented throughout the website on all pages. We are also beginning a focused link building and online PR strategy to push out Stepstone’s product and brand to increased numbers of users.

We also continue to work very closely with Stepstone Credit’s development and online design teams to ensure the website in all areas is kept up to date and fully optimised for online and search engines alike.

What We Have Achieved

In the short time since commencing our work with Stepstone, we have seen them climb online for many terms including some highly competitive terms such as ‘short term loans’ and ‘payday loan alternative’ amongst other, hugely competitive terms. We are also seeing increased in brand related terms for Stepstone, allowing returning users to find and engage with this exciting product and brand.

We look forward to progressing further into 2018 with the team at Stepstone Credit.

Leathes Prior are proud to announce that throughout 2018, we will be supporting not just one, but three local charities. The three chosen charities, elected after much deliberation and a staff vote, are Norwich & Central Norfolk Cruse Bereavement Care, Finnbar’s Force and Norwich Door to Door. Norwich & Central Norfolk Cruse Bereavement Care is an independent organisation of committed people who care about, and understand, the needs associated with bereavement. Cruse offer sympathetic, compassionate and confidential support and a place to turn to when someone has passed away.  Tracey from Norwich and Central Norfolk Cruse Bereavement Care said, “It is such a support to us that Leathes Prior has elected to work in partnership with Cruse Norwich and Central Norfolk as one of their chosen charities for 2018. We rely on our dedicated and hardworking volunteers to provide our services to bereaved adults in the city and beyond. The support of local businesses is a huge boost, allowing us to continue our work but also to build the profile of our charity so we can offer assistance to those who may not have heard about our services.” Finnbar’s Force is a charity set up to provide support and reduce suffering for children who receive the devastating diagnosis of a brain tumour. Finnbar’s Force was set up by Tristan and Claire Cork at the start of 2017 following the loss of their son to an aggressive brain tumour in August 2016. Their aims are to support children suffering from brain tumours, as well as their families, support and fund research into childhood brain cancer and potential treatments, and raise awareness of the disease and its debilitating effects. Tristan from Finnbar’s Force said, “We are absolutely delighted to have been picked as one of Leathes Prior Solicitors’ Charities of the Year 2018 and would like to thank the whole team for choosing to support us. We set up Finnbar’s Force after losing our son Finnbar to an aggressive brain tumour in 2016. We had a particularly difficult journey and want to do what we can to reduce the chances of other families going through what we have. The backing of our local community and the businesses within it is so important to us as we look to make a positive change to the care of local children diagnosed with brain tumours, as well as their families. The money raised for us by Leathes Prior staff will be used to directly support our local projects.” Norwich Door to Door work with the most severely disabled and older people on a low income in our community who need a specialist Door to Door service. Their mission is to enable social inclusion and enhance quality of life for people with severe mobility problems on low income in and around Norwich. They offer fully accessible mobility bus services with affordable fares for independence, equality, safety and security so that members of the public are empowered to make their own contribution to their community. Jill from Norwich Door to Door said, “We are thrilled to have been chosen by the Leathes Prior team as one of the local charities they will be working with and supporting in 2018. Our 10 fully accessible vehicles and their bus teams empower 450 people who have severe mobility problems and mainly live alone, to get out and about in our community. Our services relieve the effects that loneliness can have on our wellbeing. Recent research has proven that to feel socially connected is massively important for both our good health and longevity.”     Throughout 2017 Leathes Prior supported OPEN Youth Trust in Norwich and we have really enjoyed working with the team there, getting to know them better and learning about all of the excellent things the charity do to support young people in Norfolk, making a real difference to so many lives. OPEN is home to a multi-purpose venue providing live music and venue hire for conferences rooms, meetings and events as well as secure storage. The profit from these commercial activities enables the charity to offer a diverse range of different activities, most of which are free to attend, for young people aged 7 – 25. The charity relies on grant funding and donations to raise the remaining funds needed to support their work.  Leathes Prior’s Charity & Community Projects Committee thought that we may be able to extend our help further if we fundraised for more than one of the smaller charities in and around Norwich in 2018 and we hope we will be able to make a real difference to those charities throughout the year.

According to the latest report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 526,000 UK workers were suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2016/17 and 12.5 million working days were lost as a result.

Business in the Community’s Mental Health at Work Report 2016 collated the results gathered through both a public open survey and a YouGov panel survey of nearly 20,000 people currently in employment in the UK, and  found that 77% have experienced symptoms of poor mental health at some point in their lives, and 29% have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. 62% of employees attributed their symptoms of poor mental health to work or said that work was a contributing factor. The results from the open survey are even starker, with 84% having experienced physical, psychological or behavioural symptoms of poor mental health where work was a contributing factor.

35% of employees did not approach anyone for support the last time they experienced poor mental health and 9% of employees who experienced symptoms of poor mental health experienced disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Here at Monthind we recognise that we have a duty of care to respond to our employees’ mental health needs in the same way we do to physical conditions, and our Health and Safety Officer, Chris Brown has recently attended a Mental Health First Aider course to develop his knowledge and understanding of the stigmas around mental health in the workplace. Chris says: “The two day internationally recognised course teaches us how to recognise the crucial warning signs of mental ill health and to signpost to appropriate support. Embedding MHFA training within any organisation or community also encourages people to talk more freely about mental health, reducing stigma and creating a more positive culture.

“At Monthind our people are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such, so it is paramount that we are able to support them when they need it most. By discouraging an ethos of keeping quiet about mental health concerns we can promote early intervention and enable recovery. I’m not a therapist, but I can listen without judgement and let people know where they can get professional support and self-help strategies.

“Staff wellbeing is crucial to the success of any business, and particularly in the service industry, so empowering the management team to support employees and demonstrating to staff that they will be listened to and helped isn’t just a ‘nice to do’; it maximises performance, productivity and staff loyalty, all of which make Monthind a successful company and an excellent employer.”         

Spire Solicitors LLP announces the promotion of Susan Ward from Associate to Senior Associate within the New Build Department, continuing to strengthen their achievements in the 2017.

Susan Ward joined the firm in 2015 and has been instrumental in forming the foundations of the New Build Department, having moved from Ashtons Legal in July 2016. This latest promotion continues on from a successful year at Spire Solicitors, growing their core team, continuing to commit to their legal expertise for the region.

Further accolades for this year include the hire of Matthew Downing, Partner, who joined the firm in October 2017, as well as Spire Solicitors LLP winning the accredited Law Firm of the Year title in November 2017.

Susan Ward commented: “I am thrilled with becoming a Senior Associate at Spire Solicitors LLP.  I joined the firm 18 months ago and have enjoyed building up a New Build Department along side working with the Social Housing team.”

Susan continued: “Since joining Spire Solicitors, I have seen first-hand the dedication from all members of the staff in making a unique service for the market. It is truly wonderful to be recognised in a business, which, from week-to-week strengthens in position in the legal market.  

Spire Solicitors LLP offers specialist legal knowledge in all services. A true Norfolk business from the beginning, its doors are open across all 8 offices for approachable expert advice, on every matter. 

There are some very exciting things starting to take shape for Leathes Prior and our GoGoHare, and we can’t wait to be able to reveal our design on the streets of Norwich in just over six months’ time. Summer 2018 brings a city trail of Hares and Leathes Prior are sponsoring one of just 50 to celebrate Break Charity’s 50th birthday. Leathes Prior have started preparations and secured their design, working with the extremely talented Paul Jackson; sculptor and story teller.   Representatives from Leathes Prior attended Break’s Design Viewing evening back in September, which consisted of 205 spectacular designs, where sponsors had to narrow their choices down to their favourite two. Since then, there has been some negotiating going on behind the scenes with our first choice also being that of our friends at Loveday & Partners. To settle the matter, Break ended up organising a live Facebook coin toss with Loveday choosing tails and Leathes Prior going with heads. Leathes Prior won the coin toss and we have our first choice hare; Professor Hare and his Magic Library, which will be on display outside of our head office on the green in the Cathedral Close. After the success of GoGoMosaic in 2016, the bar has been set quite high and Leathes Prior have their work cut out to make this year’s Hare better than ever. Leathes Prior’s Marketing Team have plenty of ideas for the magical hare with inspiration in abundance from Paul Jackson on how to bring our Hare’s ‘magic library’ to life. The team at Break have teamed up with Wild in Art once again to deliver the fantastic trail that sees the sculptures on the streets of Norwich from June to September next year. Leathes Prior’s support of the GoGoHare trail follows on from the firm’s sponsorship of a GoGoDragon in 2015. The firm worked with Carolyn Ash of Mosaic Memories in Castle Acre to create GoGoMosaic, a sculpture decorated using recycled materials including broken pieces of mirror, brooches, jewellery, cutlery, crockery, house signs and commemorative pieces. Leathes Prior were thrilled when the firm’s dragon went for more than any other at the auction, raising an incredible £25,000 for Break. The firm really hopes to be able to raise as much, if not more, with Professor Hare. The hare has been chosen for the 2018 trail due to its popularity as a subject amongst artists and can regularly be seen in the countryside of East Anglia. There will be three different sculpture designs. As well as the 50 GoGoHares in the city centre, there will also be a group of moongazer hare sculptures scattered around the wider county for GoGo fans to find, and all of the colourful characters will be sponsored by local organisations and designed by artists. All 50 city hares now have sponsors but there is still time to sponsor a moongazer hare sculpture. Running alongside the city and county trails there is also a GoGoCreate learning programme which is giving schools, clubs and organisations the chance to create their own GoGoHares that will form another city centre trail. Leathes Prior cannot wait to reveal Professor Hare and his Magic Library when the trail goes live in June. Follow Professor Hare on twitter and we will keep you posted as he comes to life. For more details about how you can get involved in the project, including how organisations can still sponsor the moongazer county hares, visit www.gogohares.co.uk. For more information about Norfolk children’s charity Break and the work the charity does to support children, young people and families in need, visit www.break-charity.org.