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Spotlight On...
In this month's SPOTLIGHT feature we talk to Chad Campbell from Cleancore UK.
1. When did you start your business?
April 2018
2. What led you to start a business/how did it all begin?
After working for other people for 15 years with little appreciation, I decided to set myself a goal to work for myself and build a business to be proud of, I decided to create something different, there is a lot of companies in Thirsk offering
Managing Long Term and Complex Sickness Absence More Effectively - 13 November
Harrowells Solicitors
Date: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Agenda:
8.15am Registration & refreshments
9.00am Seminar starts
10.30am Seminar ends with time afterwards for 1-2-1 questions
Location: Bar Convent, Blossom Street, York YO23 1AA
Cost: Free
Our next employment law breakfast seminar, run in conjunction with Hays Specialist Recruitment, will provide practical guidance on how to manage long term sickness absence and complex sickness absences more effectively.
Even within organisations where instances of long term sickness absence are low, the associated management
Fully funded support for local businesses with Digital Advantage
The Digital Advantage programme offers fully funded support to businesses across North Yorkshire (excluding York postcodes) in different ways. This support can be a ‘mix and match’ of the following:
- Workshops. These are two-day sessions (usually held a week apart), with delegates required to attend both days. The workshops are practical; delegates are encouraged to bring along laptops, tablets etc and designed to increase knowledge and improve the use of SEO, social media etc. To book a place, simply
Thirsk Clock funding project
Vote for Thirsk Clock for their 'Clock Works' project in the Aviva Community Fund.
Thirsk Clock has recently created a trading arm called 'Clock Works' that has three key aims:
- To generate a surplus from trading to invest in the delivery of our' charity's front-line work with people in our community, such as our job clubs and advice drop-ins.
- To create opportunities skill development, volunteering and job opportunities for local people.
- To have a positive impact on our environment by reducing
Job Vacancy - Hambleton DC Business & Economy Project Manager
Business & Economy Project Manager
Grade 15
Salary £39,392
37 Hours Permanent
Should you be interested in the above vacancy please refer to the Hambleton Website :-
https://hambleton.gov.uk/info/20558/job_vacancies/861/business_and_economy_project_manager
Please note that application forms are to be returned to Human Resources, Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2UU or alternatively email recruitment@hambleton.gov.uk
Should you have any further queries or need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact a HR Officer either by email or telephone on 01609
Thirsk Racecourse named finalist in the Showcase & Awards 2018
Showcase & Awards – Love of the Sport
Thirsk Racecourse is delighted to announce they have been named as a Finalist for the prestigious Showcase & Awards, hosted by the Racecourse Association (RCA).
The Showcase & Awards is the marquee event of British racecourses that annually celebrates first class customer experience in partnership with Moët Hennessy, Racing Breaks, Racing Post and Great British Racing.
Thirsk Racecourse has been listed as a Finalist in the Love of the Sport category. From
HDC's Budget Consultation - Have your say on Hambleton's budget for 2019-2020
Have your say on the council's services and future budget. To help shape the budget proposals the council is inviting you to have your say.
Visit www.hambleton.gov.uk/survey/budget, call 01609 779977 or drop into their offices.
Consultations close on Friday 26th October.
The meeting for local businesses will be held on Tuesday 4th December from 2 - 4 pm. Please email Carol Newman Carol.Newman@hambleton.gov.uk to book onto this event.
Breckenbrough School in Thirsk looking for support from local businesses
Breckenbrough School, Thirsk are a specialist school for boys with Asperger's/Autism. They are looking for support from businesses to come into school to talk to the students and also discuss potential work experience placements. All boys have the ability to succeed at GCSE Level and the majority go onto study A Levels of Level 3 Diplomas.
Work placements
If you would like to discuss any work placement opportunities please contact sally.leck@breckenbrough.org.uk
School Talks
The school are interested to hear
T&DBA Breakfast Networking at The Fleece - 22 November
Thirsk & District Business Association welcome to you the final breakfast networking event of the year for Thirsk4Business at The Golden Fleece.
Location:
The Golden Fleece
Market Place
Thirsk
YO7 1LL
Event time:
7:30am – 9:00am
The event will be a format of relaxed networking with a breakfast & coffee/tea included.
Members of the T&DBA will be able sign up with a free ticket, non-members will have to sign up with a paid ticket.
Visit the Eventbrite link here
Special Mention category for Thirsk in the GB High Street Competition
Thirsk makes it into the Special Mention category for the Great British High Street Competition as recognition by the shortlisting panel.
https://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/high-street-of-the-year-award/champion-special-mentions
They received 240 entries across the ‘Champion’ and ‘Rising Star’ categories this year. It has been fantastic to see such a strong response from across the country for this year’s awards – a real testament to the important role that high streets play in our lives and our communities.
It is therefore a great achievement for Thirsk to