Rural broadband specialists Quickline Communications has raised over £2,000 for veterans charity Hull4Heroes after tackling the infamous Tough Mudder challenge at the weekend. The charity, which will be supported by the firm for the next 12 months, was chosen because many members of staff are either ex-forces themselves or have family and friends in the forces. A team of 20 fearless staff members took part in the event in Skipton on Saturday. Claire Hickey, Quickline’s HR Director, who also heads up the firm’s charity committee, said: “Hull4Heroes is a charity close to our hearts so we are thrilled to have…
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Hydro Ness is a hydroelectric scheme and a flagship interpretive visitor experience on the River Ness and is now open to the public. Visitor attraction designers, Mather & Co, worked alongside the Highland Council to design and develop interpretation within the hydroelectric scheme. Mather & Co’s role within the project was to create a site that offers educational information about the Hydro, climate change and other important topics for visitors and school groups. It is hoped this will contribute to their STEM learning – showing young enthusiasts a practical example of green engineering that can help contribute to a better…
On Tuesday 20th September, Executive Chef of The Cinnamon Collection, Vivek Singh, is joining forces with some of the country’s most renowned chefs – Calum Franklin, Chris and Jeff Galvin, Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Saiphin Moore – for an exclusive five-course supper club at Cinnamon Kitchen City in Devonshire Square, all in aid of Hospitality Action. Taking over the kitchen for one night only, the star-studded dinner will see each chef prepare one course around the central theme of ‘spice’, which is inspired by Vivek’s pioneering of the Indian fine-dining food scene in London. The evening will begin with a sparkling reception…
Stand D10, PPMA, NEC Birmingham, 27-29 September 2022 A Delta 3000 flow wrapper with automatic infeed will take centre stage on IMA ILAPAK’s stand (D10), demonstrating how food producers can reduce their line-side labour requirement whilst reliably and efficiently producing hermetically sealed MAP packs from latest generation films. “Two of the topics on everyone’s lips are workforce shortages and sustainable packaging; the equipment we have on show illustrates how we can help our customers to address both challenges. Automating the infeed of the flow wrapper is a relatively simple step that eliminates the need for manual loading. It is a…
Since opening the doors to The Cinnamon Club in 2001, Executive Chef Vivek Singh has always looked to the seasons as a rich source of inspiration when cooking and curating menus. This August, Singh’s flagship Westminster restaurant The Cinnamon Club will be serving a special Summer Festival Menu that brings together a selection of his favourite summer dishes from the past 21 years, available from 1st August – 3rd September. Bringing new and classic ingredients and flavours together, the stunning six-course tasting menu at £50 per person takes guests on a journey through the Club’s redefining years. Dine on decadent…
Slipping into your flat sandals and jetting off to a foreign destination sounds great, right? Whether you’ve just broken up with your partner and are looking for a ‘pick-me-up’ getaway or you’ve always wanted to tackle the road less known on your own, solo travel might well be on your summer bucket list. Girl, you’re not alone! Google search volumes for “female solo travel” have increased by 84% within the last year, and travel companies that cater specifically to women have increased by 230%. Here is why you and all your girlfriends are going crazy about solo travel and the…
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the launch of its brand new service, 360 Sport Finance and Mentoring. Aimed specifically at the sporting sector, it comes in response to a number of approaches from both professional and semi-professional sports clubs who have already recognised the firm’s expertise in this field. With over 40 years’ combined experience in this sector on the 360 Board, the award-winning firm say you would be hard-pressed to find this level of skill and knowledge under one roof in the accountancy sector. 360 Founder Andy Steele has helped countless sporting clubs throughout his distinguished accountancy…
The cost-of-living crisis is gripping the United Kingdom and costing everyday people up and down the country who are struggling to pay their bills, buy gifts for friends and families and run their businesses under the pressing circumstances. It’s during times like these that consumers and business owners turn to second-hand or used goods to save money, and those with an eye for the pre-owned are able to get great quality for a lower price. Feeling the Pinch It’s official – the current cost-of-living crisis is seeing the biggest price increases since the financial crash of 2008, making essential and…
Climate change is the greatest threat to humanity this century, and industry is often pinned as the primary culprit. However, the world’s military are among the greatest polluters in history and only diplomacy can save us, comments Andrew Kakabadse, Professor of Governance & Leadership and Nada Kakabadse, Professor of Policy, Governance & Ethics at Henley Business School. As a species, we are facing an existential risk of self-destruction by catastrophic climate disruption. The earth has already warmed by 1.2°C above pre-industrial levels and the rate of carbon emissions suggest a trajectory of around 4°C warming this century. Furthermore, climate change…
Get to know yourself on your bike. Blending technology with spirituality, Eurovelo Route 3 allows you to follow the footsteps of the pilgrims across Santiago de Compostela and discover yourself, all while supported by EuroVelo’s app. The app, launched in 2019, provides interactive maps, waypoints, and guidance about accommodation and supplies, thus easing your journey. Self-discovery has a new shape and form – that of the electric bike pilgrimage. Blending technology with spirituality, EuroVelo’s Route 3 allows you to follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims across Camino de Santiago on your electric bike and have a life-changing experience, all…