British Library Opens Business & Intellectual Property Centre in Brighton & Hove
British Library Opens Business & Intellectual Property Centre in Brighton & Hove
The British Library operates a large Business and Intellectual Property Centre and has grown 13 Network Centres across the UK.
What is a Business and IP Centre and what does it do?
The British Library Business & IP Centre National Network provides entrepreneurs and SMEs across the UK with free access to databases, market research, journals, directories and reports worth thousands of pounds. Each library within the network has an allocated space within the library set up to provide services and resources for business.
There is a programme of free and low-cost events and workshops on a range of topics including business planning, marketing and intellectual property. The service includes support from library staff and business experts able to signpost and offer advice services to business.
For further information visit: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre
About the Business & IP Centre at Jubilee Library
Brighton & Hove City Council has been successful in being chosen to set up a Business & Intellectual Property Centre at Jubilee Library. The BIPC will be a place where the Council’s Economic Development Team will invite partners to deliver workshops and 1:1 help to support entrepreneurs, inventors and small and medium enterprises.
Where will the Business & IP Centre be based?
The Centre will be based at Jubilee Library in central Brighton.
It is envisaged the BIPC will house the following:
• Business and Intellectual Property Information including leaflets
• Business and market research databases accessible on library PCs
- Mint UK (Company Information Database
- COBRA (general business reference database)
- A market research database (to be chosen)
• Business books
• Two glass pods for clinics.
What will it offer?
The new BIPC will host events where entrepreneurs can come together to network and attend workshops, 1:1 clinics and networking events run by local delivery partners and the British Library.
The library will commit to delivering some workshops such as Business Information and Introduction to Intellectual Property. The space will be set up for business use.
Timescales
We are currently in a pilot phase and working towards an official launch in April 2020.
Consultation launched on the biggest piece of research undertaken to date into the economy and potential of the Coast to Capital area
Coast to Capital has launched a consultation on the economic profile of the area which is the biggest piece of research undertaken to date into the economy and the area’s potential.
This analysis will inform Coast to Capital’s Local Industrial Strategy which will be negotiated with government early next year and, when published, will prioritise intervention and investment in the local area. This is in addition to the £300 million that Coast to Capital has already invested into a wide range of projects to regenerate our towns and cities.
It is vital that the economic profile accurately reflects the diverse nature of the Coast to Capital economy and can demonstrate to Government the area’s strengths and opportunities for economic growth. It is informed by updated data sets and five specific research studies on urban centres; skills and the labour market; commercial property; innovation ecosystems and digital connectivity.
The Economic Profile was presented to around 150 stakeholders and partners at the Coast to Capital AGM in Epsom, Surrey at the beginning of September. At the event, the audience heard that our highly diverse towns and cities have a range of needs and opportunities including high quality business space, affordable housing, comprehensive full fibre coverage and investment in natural capital.
Jonathan Sharrock, Chief Executive at Coast to Capital said:
“We are encouraging businesses, public sector and education sector organisations, and individuals to review the findings and conclusions in the Economic Profile and identify if there is anything that can be added to strengthen the evidence. Responses to the consultation will help shape the priorities that we will bring forward to Government.”
The deadline to respond is 31 October 2019 and for more information about how to respond to the consultation, please visit our website coast2capital.org.uk/lis-consultation. To find out more about the Local Industrial Strategy visit coast2capital.org.uk/lis
GALVANISE BH : Volunteers Needed : Help end rough sleeping in Brighton & Hove
Galvanise is a community group of volunteers who want to help end rough sleeping in our city (and beyond) by actually finding out the views and experiences of those who are homeless and using that information to stimulate discussion & ideas about ways to end rough sleeping.
In 2017 we ran a ‘Connections Week’ where local volunteers connected with rough sleepers and conducted anonymous surveys. The the information gathered at that time has since been used to influence policy and practice, as well as been used for successful grant funding for rough sleepers.
Galvanise are running another ‘Connections Week’ this year, with shifts in the week beginning Sun 13th October. During this week volunteers will once again go out and speak with their homeless neighbours and conduct surveys. Our hope is that we can use this information again to influence and stimulate further meaningful discussion and action towards ending homelessness.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
We are asking anyone who is interested in finding out more about ending homelessness in Brighton & Hove, about Galvanise & about how to get involved in Connections Week to join us at one of the informal information & training sessions over the next couple of weeks.
Thursday 26 Sept - 6PM at THE OLD MARKET, HOVE
Saturday 28 Sept - 9AM at THE OLD MARKET, HOVE
Thursday 03 Oct - 6PM at YHA HOSTEL, OLD STEINE, BRIGHTON
Friday 04 Oct - 6PM at YHA HOSTEL, OLD STEINE, BRIGHTON
Monday 07 Oct - 6PM at YHA HOSTEL, OLD STEINE, BRIGHTON
People can sign up to attend at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/galvanisebh-training-for-connections-week-volunteers-tickets-72088274971
HSBC UK Announces £14 Billion Loan Fund for UK SMEs
HSBC UK Announces £14 Billion Loan Fund for UK SMEs
HSBC UK has announced a £14 billion lending fund to support the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The bank’s dedicated SME Fund has increased by £2 billion, following a £12 billion package of support in 2018.
The increase in funding this year reflects HSBC’s commitment to supporting businesses through economic uncertainty. Since launching the SME Loan Fund in 2014, HSBC has committed more than £60 billion to UK SMEs to help businesses innovate, evolve and grow.
Ensuring the Fund remains UK-wide in its support of ambitious companies, it will be split and allocated to specific regions across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
For those companies exploring opportunities overseas, a ring-fenced pot for international businesses, which forms part of the overall offer, has been doubled to £2 billion this year.
The initiative is available to UK businesses with a turnover of up to £350 million. Applicants do not need to be an HSBC customer to apply.
Amanda Murphy, Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC UK, said:
"Our SME Fund will help companies seize new opportunities for growth at home and overseas.
"We’ve always supported ambitious businesses, and we see it as our responsibility to be there for our customers whether conditions are benign or challenging.
"This year’s Fund is therefore part of a broader range of initiatives that we have in place to support British business as they navigate Brexit in a fast-changing world."
Applications can be made at any time.
‘Angel of Brighton’ artist to create new mural for Edward Street Quarter
‘Angel of Brighton’ artist to create new mural for Edward Street Quarter
A local artist has been selected to paint a huge mural on an exterior wall at Edward Street Quarter, the mixed-use development coming to the former AMEX-house site in central Brighton.
Project developers First Base and the city council have commissioned classically trained painter Cosmo Sarson to deliver a vibrant addition to Brighton’s thriving street art scene.
37 artists put themselves forward for the job, but Cosmo was set apart by his experience creating large-scale urban artworks and his distinctive style – dubbed ‘classic with a twist.’
Cosmo, who lives in Hanover, is perhaps best known to Brightonians for his hand painted ‘Angel of Brighton’ mural. The three-story fresco, which depicted a winged woman rising from the ashes against a glittering gold background, became a bit of a local landmark in the North Laine last year.
Cosmo hopes to recreate the Angel’s success with this next installation, commenting: “I’m over the moon to have got the job, especially because I live just a stone’s throw from the site. I love Kemptown’s eclectic vibe and am really looking forward to creating an iconic landmark inspired by the neighbourhood’s fishing heritage.”
Steve Eccles, Project Director at First Base, commented, “We’re so pleased to be working with Cosmo on this public art installation. He took an unexpected approach to the brief and presented a contemporary, delightfully Brighton design which will brilliantly welcome visitors to Edward Street Quarter.”.
Cosmo was internationally celebrated in 2013 for his giant mural of ‘Breakdancing Jesus’ which he painted opposite Banksy’s iconic ‘Mild, Mild West’ in Bristol.
As a freelance scenic artist, Cosmo’s artwork can also be spotted in blockbuster films including Dumbo, The Favourite, The Avengers – Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy, Tomb Raider, and the new James Bond film currently in production.
For more information about Edward Street Quarter, please visit edwardstreetquarter.com.
ENTRIES OPEN FOR SUSSEX FOOD & DRINK AWARDS 2020
ENTRIES OPEN FOR SUSSEX FOOD & DRINK AWARDS 2020
Entries officially opened for the Sussex Food and Drink Awards 2020 on Tuesday 24 September, with over 100 Sussex food and drink business leaders gathering at a launch event held at The Cider Tap in Bolney, West Sussex.
BBC Sussex radio presenter Danny Pike hosted the event, introducing all the categories now open for food and drink businesses across the county to enter at www.sussexfoodawards.biz
Set in the beautiful orchards of Old Mill Apple Farm, The Cider Tap hosted dozens of restaurateurs, butchers, farmers’ market organisers, food producers, shop keepers, brewers and vintners from the far reaches of East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
The Sussex Food & Drink Awards started 14 years ago and annually receives over 300 business entries and last year attracted over 18,000 public votes, demonstrating the strength of local support for eating and buying local. The scheme is run by Natural Partnerships Community Interest Company (CIC), co-directed by Hilary Knight of the Sussex Food & Drink Network, a specialist consultant for local food businesses; and Paula Seager, Managing Director of Natural PR Ltd, a leading Sussex PR and community relations firm.
Said Hilary Knight, “We believe that buying local food and drink is the environmentally responsible choice for everyone, reducing food miles, waste and packaging, as well as helping to sustain the local economy. Through these unique awards and other projects including www.southdownsfood.org, it is our aim to help residents and visitors to the region find out about our fantastic artisan produce, as well as where to buy and enjoy it in Sussex.”
Crucial to the awards’ continued success is the sponsors, without whom the awards could simply not exist. Loyal supporters include Blakes Foods, Harvey’s Brewery, Horsham District Foodies, RP Meats Wholesale Ltd, Southern Co-op, SRC-Time, Natural PR and Sussex Food & Drink Network. New on board for 2020 is Lloyds Bank Cardnet who will be sponsoring the Sussex Eating Experience of the Year category. Working alongside Natural Partnerships CIC, the panel of expert judges is chaired by prominent Sussex farmer and Nuffield Scholar, William Goodwin.
Said Paula Seager, “We are absolutely thrilled to announce our sponsors for the Sussex Food and Drink Awards 2020 and we are looking forward to another bumper crop of entries, public votes and support.
“It’s a privilege to run these prestigious awards and as we enter our 14th year, it’s just incredible to see the Sussex food and drink revolution thrive and our county now proudly boasts some of the most-loved British brands in the UK. Our continued aim is to throw the spotlight on the very best in Sussex and encourage more and more people to discover and explore local markets, food shops and places to eat where they can sample excellent local produce.”
Entries are open until the 24 October for Sussex Food Producer of the Year, sponsored by Southern Co-op, Sussex Farmers’ Market of the Year sponsored by Harvey’s Brewery, Sussex Butcher of the Year sponsored by RP Meats Wholesale Ltd, Sussex Eating Experience of the Year sponsored by Lloyds Bank Cardnet, Sussex Food Shop of the Year sponsored by Sussex Food & Drink Network and Sussex Drink Producer of the Year sponsored by Natural PR. The top ten in each of these categories will then be announced and opened for public voting in November.
Entries for Sussex Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by SRC-Time; Sussex Young Chef of the Year, sponsored by Blakes Foods and Young Sussex Farmer of the Year, sponsored by Natural Partnerships CIC in association with Farmers Weekly close slightly later on 3 January 2020.
The popular finals day for Sussex Street Food of the Year will be held in Horsham Carfax on Sunday 27 October from 10am until 4pm. Sponsors of this category, Horsham District Foodies supported by Food Rocks, will be organising the competition and exciting market day with live music, where the public can vote for their favourite to win.
As well as earning the huge respect and recognition that these awards now carry, the three Grand Finalists in each category will be invited to attend a BAFTA-style ceremony on 29 April 2020 at the Amex Stadium, where the winners will be revealed and guests will enjoy a seven-course Sussex produce banquet, hosted by awards patron Sally Gunnell OBE and Danny Pike from BBC Sussex.
Entries are open now at www.sussexfoodawards.biz
Tap on, Tap Off with Brighton & Hove Bus Company
Tap on, Tap Off with Brighton & Hove Bus Company
Contactless payments have just got even easier for Brighton & Hove Buses’ passengers with the introduction of Tap On, Tap Off starting from today (Wednesday, 25 September).
Contactless payments began in Autumn last year but now they’re even more convenient.
Adult passengers just need to tap their bank cards or phones on the ticket machine reader when boarding and tap off on the exit reader when they get off. There’s no need to buy a paper ticket from the driver or to tell the driver where you’re going.
Commercial Director Nick Hill said: “We’re always looking for ways to make it easier for people to catch the bus and Tap On, Tap Off is a natural part of that. It should also speed up boarding and keep buses moving.”
There’s no need to register or sign up and it’s the same price as buying a paper ticket on the bus. The cost of the journey is automatically calculated and charged to passengers’ bank accounts by the end of the day. People can track their journeys and fares history using our Contactless Customer Portal.
Another great feature is that the ticket price is automatically capped at the cost of a bus day ticket, no matter how many Brighton & Hove Buses’ services passengers catch.
It means passengers won’t pay more than the cost of either a citySAVER or networkSAVER ticket, depending on the area travelled in. Passengers will need to use the same card or device to pay on each bus they travel on, though.
You can use Tap On, Tap Off across our Metrobus services in Sussex, Kent and Surrey too. If you travel on Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus services on the same day, the cost will be capped at the best value day ticket: the Metrovoyager.
Nick said: “This means you get the best value fare without having to ask for it, or even know about it. That’s especially good news for visitors and occasional bus users.”
How it works
• Board the bus and place bank card or device on the ticket machine reader at the front of the bus, wait for the beep and the screen will say ‘accepted’.
• When leaving the bus, tap off at the exit reader. These are on the left by the double doors on those buses that have them, or on the left at the front of buses without double doors.
• That’s it!
For more detailed instructions and other information, please visit Brighton & Hove Buses: https://www.buses.co.uk/contactless or Metrobus: https://contactless.metrobus.co.uk/
Government add more dates to their Brexit Readiness Events - Brighton 1st Oct
Free Business Brexit Bootcamps Announced by Sussex Chamber of Commerce
Businesses are encouraged to consider their contingency planning and carry out a business risk assessment to consider the impact on their business if they were to lose any customers, suppliers, or the impact on EU employees, trade, data regulation, VAT, etc.
Summary:
• 7th Oct – Venue: Field Place, Worthing. 2.30pm to 5.00pm
• 14th Oct – Venue: East Sussex National, Uckfield. 3pm to 5.30pm
• 18th Oct – Venue: The Sussex Exchange Hastings. 1.30pm to 5.00pm
• 21st Oct – Venue: Freedom Works Manor Royal. 2pm to 5pm
• 29th Oct – Venue: The Mercure, Brighton. 2.00pm to 5.00pm
There will be experts on hand as well as the Brexit Checklist to help provide some guidance .
Further information can be found at: www.sussexchamberofcommerce.co.uk
Government announce e-bike grants to get your business moving
Helping local businesses with sustainable transport solutions
Does your business deliver goods across the city? Are you under pressure to make deliveries on time? Do you want your company to be seen as reliable? Now might be a good time to consider using an electric cargo bike for deliveries. E-cargo bikes can be used to deliver a wide range of goods, such as flowers and food or packages.
To help you purchase the right type of e-cargo bike, the Department for Transport has a grant that can contribute towards 20% of new e-cargo bike up a maximum of £1,000 per bike.
This fund aims to support the adoption of e-cargo bikes which offers an active and sustainable solution for urban deliveries, door to door.
For more information visit: https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/transport/freight-and-retrofit/ecargo-bike-grant-fund
For support, email: transport.projects@brighton-hove.gov.uk
To apply now, visit: https://dftecargobikeapplication.est.org.uk/
Discover the wonders of the future at Brighton festival
Discover the wonders of the future at Brighton festival
A free festival that will peer into the weird and wonderful technologies of the future that will change our lives has been welcomed by Greater Brighton chiefs.
Brighton WonderFest will set out to show us how we will live in the future, how our health will be treated, where we will live, how we might travel, what our homes will look like and what jobs we might have.
A range of pioneers from the world of science, technology, engineering and the arts are expected to exhibit at the event to be held at Brighton Racecourse on October 26.
WonderFest grew out of the week-long British Science Festival hosted by the Universities of Brighton and Sussex in 2017. From there a charity called Curiosity Sussex was established with the aim of inspiring audiences through exciting science, technology and engineering events.
Organiser Dr Katy Petherick, from the University of Sussex, said: “We want to break down the barrier that sometimes exists between people and science by making it accessible, relevant and exciting.
“We hope Brighton Wonderfest gives people a fascinating day out and, who knows, maybe inspires some to want to contribute to creating our future.”
Chairman of Greater Brighton, Cllr Daniel Humphreys, said: “I’m delighted Curiosity Sussex have been able to reinvent the festival and keep interest going. Businesses and enterprises with science, engineering and technology at their heart are vital to the Greater Brighton region. We clearly need more young people interested in these subjects so anything that can inspire them is very welcome.”
Brighton WonderFest takes place at Brighton Racecourse on Saturday October 26 and is completely free to attend. The event opens at 10am for a quieter hour before opening to all at 11am. There are limited exhibitor spaces left and Curiosity Sussex are currently looking for volunteers to help on the day.
For further details go to https://www.brightonwonderfest.com/.
Future Proof Your Business with Love Local Jobs
Following LLJs successful breakfast club, they are launching their third in the series. Jointhem and learn how to future-proof your company.
About this Event:
Breakfast Club Three - Future-proof Your Business
Join Love Local Jobs on the 3rd October 8:30am at Hotel du Vin for the quarterly LoveLocalJobs.com breakfast club in partnership with The Skills Farm and Search Consultancy .
*** Please note: This event is designed only for those who lead or manage teams. ***
With change around every corner, it’s essential that leaders block time-out to think and act strategically. This is what you can expect from Breakfast Club Three:
We’ll start with a structure for Stating Your Expectations, perfect for offloading tasks, whilst motivating and ensuring that others take ownership of the work you are delegating.
Next, we’ll share with you our invaluable Succession Planning model. Use it to delegate longer term projects and ensure you have a fully capable and respected successor ‘waiting in the wings’ for when you need to move up and on.
Finally, you’ll learn what it takes to be a Strategic Leader - we’ll explore Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning and Strategic Influence - to ensure that you can see around corners and get your team, department or company ready for what’s coming.
We look forward to seeing you all there and if you have any questions, please contact Elena at elena@lovelocaljobs.com.
LoveLocalJobs.com has an award winning family of regional job boards in Sussex and Surrey. It works proactively to link businesses, universities, colleges and schools, public sector, charities and community groups and other organisations to create and promote local employment opportunities in the South East, whilst also providing much needed careers, information, advice and guidance to local businesses and job-seekers alike.
The Skills Farm deliver outstanding training all over the world to companies including Apple, IBM and Deloitte. They understand that that thought-provoking learning and networking experiences hugely influence individuals which is why we want to share this experience with as many mid to senior level managers and leaders as possible.
Search Consultancy has become one of the UK's leading recruitment consultancies who place people at all levels across a wide range of commercial and industry sectors. They handle the recruitment process for some of the UK's top businesses and are the sole requirement suppliers for many major organisations.
Plus X Brighton launches sustainable Disruptors competition
Product designers win chance to bring their sustainable idea to market
To be a disruptor is to create a product, service, or way of doing things which displaces the existing market leaders and eventually replaces them at the helm of the sector. Disruptors are generally entrepreneurs, outsiders, and idealists rather than industry insiders or market specialists.
Ahead of its official launch in January 2020, Plus X Brighton has launched a Disruptors competition seeking local entrepreneurial talent in the field of sustainable product design and the circular economy.
Mat Hunter, co-CEO at Plus X, said, “Plus X Brighton champions innovation and invention which is why we are launching our first ever Disruptors competition. Whether you think of yourself as an entrepreneur and innovator, or just an optimist and challenger, an artist, maker or simply a person with a good idea who wants to make a positive change, we are seeking Brighton’s most inventive minds!"
“With unthinkable volumes of waste from the products we use, we are looking for ideas that encourage us to behave in a more considered, circular and eco-friendly way. Have you got what it takes to disrupt the market with an innovative and revolutionary invention? If so, we want to hear from you.”
The winner will receive six months free desk space, access to workshops with specialist equipment and a placement on the Plus X mentorship programme at their state of the art new innovation hub located at Preston Barracks, Lewes Road to help develop their idea and bring it to market.
Four shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their sustainable idea to a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style panel of specialists from the fields of product design, eco brands, tech and finance on 12th November.
The esteemed panel of judges includes Mat Hunter, co-CEO of Plus X, whose career started in Silicon Valley with IDEO, then Chief Design Officer at the Design Council followed by being MD at the Central Research Laboratory in London; Holly Price, University Relationships Manager from Santander; and Marija Butkovic, founder and CEO of Women of Wearables and former co-founder of Kisha Smart Umbrella.
Jonathan Sharrock, Chief Executive of Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership, which contributed £7.7 million from their Local Growth Fund to help create Plus X Brighton, said:
“We are excited to be supporting this transformational project which will create a thriving space for local businesses, bringing tangible benefits to the local community and the city as a whole.”
Local business leaders are also invited to register to participate in the audience at the competition evening on November 12, which will be held at Unbarred Brewery & Tap Room with beer and pizza included!
Olga Hopton, MD of Plus X Brighton said, “As well as showcasing Brighton’s most innovative and inventive talent, this will be a fantastic networking opportunity for local business and partners, so we welcome as many audience guests as possible to attend”.
To enter the competition or to register to attend the Disruptors event, visit hub.plusx.space/disruptors
The closing date for competitor entries is 3rd November 2019.
PORT CELEBRATES LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WEEK
PORT CELEBRATES LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WEEK
This week, members of the Shoreham Port team attended London International Shipping Week (LISW). The event is one of the largest maritime events in the world that boasts a packed programme of 200 meetings, seminars and functions across the capital, peppered with major announcements by industry and government professionals on the future of the UK’s £40bn maritime sector. Around 20,000 individuals from every sector of the global maritime industry gathered in London to take part in a variety of events throughout the week.
The British Ports Association (BPA) and UK Major Ports Group released a report alongside LISW this week which demonstrated the hugely significant economic impact ports have on the UK economy and jobs. The report showed that 95% of the UK’s imports and exports are carried through British ports, handling around 500 million tonnes of freight each year, adding £9.7 billion of direct value to the UK economy.
The report also revealed that UK ports directly employ around 115,000 people across the country, with the South East region representing the biggest share in employment by the ports industry with 26,900 jobs. In the wider supply chain, the industry supports 431,000 jobs and 277,000 through wider spending!
Martin Lawlor, BPA Chairman commented “Ports are the foundation of the entire marine economy – whether it is leisure, fishing, offshore energy, marine aggregates or anything else that uses the seas around this island – it matters that the industry continues to deliver.”
Martin continued “Ports are delivering jobs, investment and prosperity – but that is no accident. If we are to continue to deliver, we cannot stand still, the world is constantly changing, and we must constantly change with it and ensure we have a business environment that continues to support success and a world class ports industry.”
Rodney Lunn, Shoreham Port’s Chief Executive continued to fly the Shoreham Port flag during LISW, attending a number of key events held by international shipping and marine trade associations and UK Government; including the BPA, of which he is a Council Member. Julian Seaman, Harbour Master also represented the Port at various events including the British Ports Association Regional Ports networking meeting during the week.
Nicky Goldsbrough, Director of Corporate Services at Shoreham Port, was invited to present at the Women in Shipping Summit; a two day summit focusing on gender equality and diversity within the maritime sector. Nicky’s presentation exhibited a case study of Shoreham Port’s commitment to gender diversity, both within the Port and within the wider maritime industry.
Nusrat Ghani, UK Maritime Minister commented “Our maritime industry is thriving, and fundamental to our success as a trading nation, contributing £14.5 billion to the UK. As the largest trade event this year, LISW is a unique opportunity for us to promote our ambition for a Global Britain, and for the sector to secure fantastic trade for the UK.”
LISW is held every two years and runs for one week in September. Watch Nusrat Ghani’s interview about this year’s event here, or find out more at www.londoninternationalshippingweek.com.
ROYAL PAVILION ICE RINK TO HOLD 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKATE-A-THON
ROYAL PAVILION ICE RINK TO HOLD 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKATE-A-THON
As tickets go on sale for this year’s winter season at the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, organisers have announced they will hold a 10th Birthday Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Sussex Wildlife Trust and are calling for local businesses to register their teams now.
The Skate-a-thon will be held on Friday November 1, so participants can be first on the ice, before the rink opens from November 2 2019 to January 19 2020.
All abilities, from beginners to advanced, are welcome and individuals or relay teams of up to ten skaters can sign up for either the 5,000-metre half skate-a-thon, equivalent to 50 circuits of the rink, or the15,000-metre full skate-a-thon, equivalent to 150 circuits. Teams can stay for as long as they like on the day, which runs from 10am to 5.15pm on November 1 2019.
Funds raised will support Sussex Wildlife Trust’s ‘Sussex Flow’ project, to help plant thousands of trees in and around Sussex near floodplains, slowing the flow of water and reducing the chance of flooding in communities downstream. In doing so they are creating new habitats in Sussex, helping wildlife like dragonflies and bats and building resilience to climate change.
Shella Parkin, CEO of Laine Ltd, which creates and operates the ice rink, said, “We already use clean energy to power the rink, but this year we are increasing our efforts to protect the environment, by supporting Sussex Wildlife Trust and delivering the highest possible performance in terms of energy efficiency and minimising carbon emissions.”
Skate-a-thon participants must be aged 8 or above, and are required to commit to raising a minimum of £100 and to pay a £10 registration fee, all of which will go to Sussex Wildlife Trust. Special prizes will be on offer for the individual who achieves most circuits, the team achieving most circuits and best costumes on the day.
Find out more and register at: www.seetickets.com/go/rpir
Get Ready For Brexit
Get Ready For Brexit
The United Kingdom will leave the European Union on the 31 October 2019 and your business will need to take action to get ready.
Join us at a free Brexit Business Readiness Event in your area to meet government advisers and to find out what actions your business needs to take to prepare.
The events will combine a keynote address, interactive support, advice stands and in-depth sessions led by subject matter experts. They will provide you with specific business-focused advice and help.
Join us at a location near you to get free help and advice to get your business ready for Brexit.
Brexit Business Readiness Events will take place across the UK:
In most locations we will run sessions in both the morning and afternoon:
Morning - 09:00 - 11.30
Afternoon - 13:00 - 15.30
Confirmed locations:
England:
• Hull - 3 October
• Leeds - 4 October
• Leicester - 24 September
• London - 20 September
• Northampton - 16 September
• Nottingham - 17 September
• Sheffield - 23 September
• Swindon - 19 September
Northern Ireland
• Derry/Londonderry - 7 October
• Belfast - 8 October
Scotland
• Glasgow - 25 September
Wales
• Cardiff - 14 October
More locations to be announced soon.
CLOCK RETURNS TO HANNINGTONS ESTATE 154 YEARS AFTER IT WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED
CLOCK RETURNS TO HANNINGTONS ESTATE 154 YEARS AFTER IT WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED
154 years after its initial installation, an Edward Funnell three train turret clock has been fully restored and reinstated at Hanningtons Estate in Brighton.
The clock was commissioned and installed in 1865 when The Whigs were in power, Queen Victoria was on the throne, America was in the midst of a Civil War and quite fittingly Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which was inspired by the writer’s visits to Brighton, was first published.
The clock mechanism had been sold off at auction, when the much loved Hanningtons department store closed its doors for the last time in 2001. It was restored by William F. Bruce of Lewes, but lay undiscovered for many years, until Redevco came across it in 2017.
Andrew Foulds, Portfolio Director at Redevco, owner of the redeveloped Hanningtons Estate comments, “A colleague of mine just stumbled upon the shop and clock one day, shortly after we acquired the former department store. It was an exciting find and ever since we have been determined to mark its place in history, by finding a new home for it within the recently completed Hanningtons Lane.
“It now has pride of place in the window of one of our new shop fronts with an information plaque, explaining its significance to clock enthusiasts and the general public alike. Thanks must go to Bill Bruce for having the foresight to rescue the clock and painstakingly restore it.”
The well-known clockmaker Edward Funnell supplied the three train turret clock mechanism, with its ‘dead-beat’ escapement for accurate time keeping. Additionally it was fitted with both hour and quarter-hour bell chimes, with all three trains powered by three 90-160 lb weight stacks dropping three storeys into a void below. These trains required weekly manual rewinding.
These days the rewinding of the weight is performed by an auto-wind motor, engineered by turret clock specialists Gillett & Johnston of Edenbridge.
Andrew Foulds adds, “We are sure the public will welcome the clock’s return with the same enthusiasm they have greeted the new Lane. We have been overwhelmed by positive feedback to the design of the new stores and those brands that have made themselves at home here including Hotel Chocolat, Watches of Switzerland, The Flint House, Brass Monkey, Habitat, Oliver Bonas and Humpit Hummus. There are some exciting pop ups and further new stores planned and work started on another large scale art project this week.”
KLM Retail and GCW advise Redevco. Morgan Carn is the architectural advisor on the project and has overseen the clock’s reinstatement.
“The future of town centres is bright” - Greater Brighton chairman speaks at national conference
“The future of town centres is bright” - Greater Brighton chairman speaks at national conference
New work spaces, world-class digital infrastructure and more homes are key to reviving our town and city centres, according to Greater Brighton Chairman Daniel Humphreys.
“We may be paying the price of a past overemphasis on retail, but if we collaborate, take the lessons from the past and learn from each other, the future is bright,” he said, speaking on Thursday at a London conference on the future of city centres.
Organised by the Centre for Cities, the conference - entitled What future for the British high street? - explored what urban centres need to do to survive.
Cllr Humphreys, who is also Leader of Worthing Borough Council, added that cultural and social amenities should be seen as assets rather than a problem to be managed, and that it was important for local authorities to promote and become involved in private regeneration initiatives where needed and appropriate.
The conference agreed good jobs and a strong economy were key to restoring the high street. For Cllr Humphreys this should involve supporting further and higher education to produce a more qualified workforce to attract businesses.
He said that Greater Brighton had strong skills-based and academic education provision both at its colleges, including Greater Brighton Metropolitan College, and two universities.
The Centre for Cities is an independent think tank dedicated to helping UK cities improve. In its recent report What’s in Store? How and why cities differ for consumers, it challenges the idea that high streets can be revived solely through direct interventions such as business rates cuts, online sales taxes or cultural initiatives.
It argues that taken in isolation, these fail to address the core reasons some town and city centre economies are struggling: a lack of diversity in both amenities for consumers and places of production for businesses.
Cllr Humphreys said: “Town centres are crucial to the future fortunes of Greater Brighton which is why we must work together to ensure they remain vibrant hubs for our communities and attractive to visitors.
“In Worthing we have already started on plans costing millions of pounds to protect the centre, changing the mix with more housing and more leisure attractions on our seafront together with plans for a re-landscaping project on many of our main thoroughfares.
“Similar plans are underway across the City Region - from Crawley to Burgess Hill, Lewes to the centre of Brighton. I look forward to these developing over time.”
Announcing Brighton Summit’s opening keynote
Announcing Brighton Summit’s opening keynote
Brighton Summit’s opening keynote is Hannah Dawson, founder of Brighton based global business Futrli
Hannah owned and ran a successful pub in Devon before turning her hand to create a tech company that offers tools to help businesses take control of their finances, and ultimately, succeed. Futrli has taken the accounting world by storm. With 40,000 clients and now in over 130 countries we are keen to hear how she’s done it in just five years.
Two more speaker sessions have also been added:
Keeping afloat in challenging times
Chan, Dashal and Ezda Beevers are siblings and the co-founders of BeFries a business that originated in the family’s childhoods eating Belgian fries in Amsterdam. The three will talk about the development of their business and the introduction of new revenue streams – BeSaucy launched this summer to keep afloat in these challenging times.
The Rise of the Planet Z: How young people are changing things forever
You’ll find Lizzie Hodgson and Brandon Relph – the hosts of the popular podcast The ZX Spectrum, in conversation with two trailblazers aged under 25 will explore how the workplace will change with the emergence of a blended workforce of four generations, all with vastly different experiences and expectations.
With just one month to go – now is the absolutely the time to get your ticket (while still on general release),and join 100s of other for a this exciting day of networking, learning and inspiration.
“The Brighton Summit provides a unique combination of high-octane brainfood and low-intensity networking. It’s the best day you can spend out of the office all year, a great investment of time that always leaves me fizzing with new ideas and new collaborators to explore them with. To be strongly recommended.”
Sam Knowles, Insight Agents
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