Tourism: Rebuilding for the Future
Have you signed up for our free Tourism Conference yet? If you’re a working in the tourism or hospitality sector, then you don’t want to miss this.
Join us at Energus Workington on 26 November for an engaging and interactive Tourism Conference - welcome to all tourism and hospitality businesses across Cumbria. The event will run from 8.30am until midday
The conference focusses on the theme of Tourism: Rebuilding for the Future. The event, organised by Allerdale Borough Council, will address key issues affecting the Cumbrian visitor economy, with attendees learning from expert speakers through interactive sessions and networking opportunities alongside a free breakfast and networking opportunities.
|
Counter Terrorism Policing
 Following from the investigation into an explosion at Liverpool's Women Hospital on 14th November, the UK threat level has been raised to 'Severe' by the North West Counter Terrorism Police.
Although there is no information on any other planned terrorist activity, everyone should be even more vigilant at work and report any suspicious activity immediately to the counter terrorism police.
The Counter Terrorism Police have put together some useful information to help you understand when and how to report any suspicious activity.
Allerdale Business Website - advertise your vacancies
Did you know you can advertise your vacancies or apprenticeship opportunities on our Business Website? - It's FREE to do so. Click on the image for details.
Messages from the Federation of Small Businesses
International Trade Week 15 - 19 November
The UK's first international trade week is finally here. This week is all about finding connections with trading experts and learning more about selling globally.
International Trade Week will advise and give you confidence to take the next steps to grow your business - whether you are experienced in trading or not.
You can build your own programme of events across the week, for times that suit you. Both virtual and in-person opportunities available ranging from webinars on key global markets (e.g. doing business in Singapore) through to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) workshops.
|
 Covid-19 gathers like smoke. Open windows to disperse the particles. Stop Covid-19 hanging around.
Upskill your staff
Don't forget about the brilliant facilities we have in Allerdale to help enhance your employees skills. Whether you want your employees to take a one off course or a course to resolve a specific issue in the workplace, Lakes College have got you covered!
Lakes College offer discounted prices for multiple employees, there are over 50 Apprenticeships to choose from and you will get your own account manager who can talk to you about your needs and suggest training options as a dedicated point of contact. These are just some of the benefits!
|
Make a difference in your community
Become a Vaccine Community Champion and help get trusted information about COVID-19 to your community. We are looking for people who want to support their friends, family, neighbours, and community by sharing information and talking about Covid-19 and the vaccine in a way that helps people feel supported, make informed choices, and stay safe.
A Community Champion role
- Receive regular updates on the latest COVID-19 guidance and vaccination information from trusted sources
- Support friends, family, and the wider community to remain informed
- Engage with identified priority groups living in Cumbria which include; people with disabilities, older people, younger people, and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, to help people make informed decisions around keeping safe
- Feedback any local issues or concerns relating to COVID-19 and vaccinations
Support you will receive
Register online for the Vaccine Community Champion training our training course on 25th November (2 - 3.30pm). The session will be held on Microsoft Teams.
Join our Allerdale Business Community Facebook Group
Keep up to date with the latest news, and join a network local business people. Click the image to join.
A message from University of Cumbria
Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship
If you work for the NHS, or in a Health & Social Care Environment, the University of Cumbria are working in partnership with Health Education England and The NHS Leadership Academy to provide a Project Management Degree Apprenticeship contextualised to Health, with the University also providing the opportunity for all relevant apprentices to undertake the Mary Seacole Programme at no additional cost.
Key facts about the Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme:
- Open to new or more experienced project managers – anyone in the field can benefit from this programme.
- More experienced project managers may be able to omit the earlier modules and benefit from an accelerated start
- Teaching is synchronous and online and will involve group sessions, as well as learning in the workplace
- Delivered by a specialist team of practitioners with diverse sector experience
- Includes a BSc in Project Management as well as the Association for Project Management APM PMQ Qualification
|
Good News Stories
Local Businesses recognised in top 10 best Cumbrian shops for Christmas shopping
Ahead of the Christmas shopping madness, The News and Star have reached out to the people of Cumbria to find out their favourite shops are for Christmas shopping. Well done to the Allerdale businesses that managed to be recognised in the top 10 shops. The three businesses we saw in the top 10 are Cockermouth’s The Linden Tree are a boutique retailer and have been selling jewellery for over 20 years. Strange and Beautiful, - the popular store has been open in Workington since 2007. Sinclair’s – the family-owned jewellery shop has been serving customers of Workington for over 70 years. Customers continue to leave five-star reviews on their Facebook page, praising their customer service.
Read full story here
|
Film shot in Crow Park launches
We noticed in the Keswick Reminder, Rebecca Beinart's short film 'Desire Lines' (filmed in Crow Park Keswick) can now been be seen in the new exhibition at Keswick Museum up until 6th December. Rebecca worked with over 100 people in Keswick since January 2020 including pupils at St Herbert’s Primary School, to members of Sustainable Keswick, producing a rage of workshops, writing, podcasts, design and poetry and now culminating in a film which premiered at the Alhambra cinema in Keswick to a screening of participants.
Read the full story here
|
Betty's Back
Staring from 20th November 2021, Keswick Museum is launching a new exhibition exploring the work of two local artists. The museum is open every day from 10am until 4pm an the exhibition is only here until May 2022!
Painting from the roaring twenties will be displayed, including Betty’s Back!: The work of James and Betty Durden will be a 1920s extravaganza, centred around the return of the star painting ‘Betty ’by James Durden.
Keswick Museums told Cumbria Crack that they are very grateful to the Durden family for their support in putting this exhibition together and hope it will be a joyful celebration of local art and history.
Read full story here
|
Upcoming events
Federation of Small Businesses
Navigating global trade: Unlocking your international potential - Wednesday 17 November, 4pm - 5pm Book Here
Networking - Let's Talk Technical - Wednesday 17 November, 10am - 11am Book Here
How using less can save money and the planet - Thursday 18 November, 11am - 12pm Book Here
Lancashire and Cumbria Virtual Networking - Wednesday 24 November, 9.30am - 10:45am Book Here
|
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Trading with the European Union with Mark Rowtbotham of Portcullis – Wednesday 24th November 2021, 10am -1pm Book Here
Tackling Sickness Absence – with Michael Bauer of Cumbria Employment Solicitors - Thursday 25th November, 10am -1pm Book Here
International Risk Management with Mark Rowtbotham of Portcullis – Wednesday 8th December 2021, 10am - 1pm Book Here
|
Cumbria Tourism
Webinar: Experiential Tourism – Experience Maker - Wednesday 8 December, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore the essential ingredients needed to develop unmissable experiences and identify the opportunities on how your business can offer new experiences to reach new markets and increase your success.
Book Here
|
 |
|
Funded by the Welcome Back Fund - funded by ERDF |
|
