Jan 2012 Newsletter - VisitScotland
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Please find below an update from VisitScotland with information about some opportunities you may be interested in.
Jan 2012 Newsletter - VisitScotland
Welcome to the first eUpdate of 2012, which marks the start of the 'Winning Years' with the Year of Creative Scotland 2012 and the opportunities of both the Olympics and the Disney/Pixar film Brave.
It could be an especially winning year for you, if you take home a Scottish Thistle Award in November. The awards have been relaunched and are now open for entries until 2 March, so the time to think about an application is right now!
Based on industry consultation, we've made some changes to the awards. We'll have four regional awards ceremonies, the winners of which will become the national finalists in November. We've also made them easier to apply for, and increased their role in providing knowledge, advice and support year-round.
In that respect, they are more than just another awards ceremony. They also complement the support offered by Skills Development Scotland, Business Gateway and the enterprise companies that together are there to help you make a success of your business.
We're one team for tourism - and it's worth celebrating.
Kind regards
Malcolm Roughead OBE
Chief Executive - VisitScotland
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Summary of relevant topics:
Closing date for Scottish Thistle Awards looms
The Scottish Thistle Awards are still open for entries and we would encourage you to visit the website for inspiring case studies from previous winners, benefits to participation and details on how to enter.
New and improved What's On section for VisitScotland.com
VisitScotland.com
VisitScotland has just launched its new and improved What's On guide on www.visitscotland.com
Digital Scotland project update
The Digital Scotland project has reached some key milestones since the last update. Read on to find out how work on the project is progressing.
Help is at hand
Are you benefiting from all the services that VisitScotland offers? Find out more about what your local business contact can do for you. More...
Stunning new VisitScotland advert
A stunning new VisitScotland advert has been launched to highlight the Year of Creative Scotland 2012 - a year-long celebration of Scotland's cultural and creative strengths on a world stage. The advert also features regions of Scotland not previously filmed.
New face for tourism
The Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway welcomes a new tourism chief with the appointment of Regional Director, Paula McDonald.
Get involved in Surprise Yourself
Dumfries & Galloway
If you signed up for the spring summer phase of VisitScotland's Surprise Yourself campaign we still have opportunities for you to get involved.
Big Burns Supper 2012
Dumfries & Galloway
Find out about the Big Burns Supper 2012 which includes over 80 different shows and around 2,000 performers in 50 venues throughout Dumfries.
Review shows Experiencing Scotland assists success - News from our Partners
A review of Experiencing Scotland - a project encouraging tourism businesses to use local produce - has found that the project is helping to enhance visitor experience satisfaction levels and improve the financial performance and turnover of the businesses taking part.
Dumfries & Galloway Business Awards 2012
There is still time to get involved in the 2012 Dumfries & Galloway Business Awards!
Upcoming business events and training
VisitScotland in partnership with destination organisations and industry groups across the country has held five industry conferences during 2011, attended by almost 500 businesses. Don't miss the next set of events or any other industry events happening across Scotland by our partners.
Adventure Activities Consultation - News from our Partners
Following the UK Government's decision to abolish the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and replace it with a voluntary system, the Scottish Government has launched a consultation to review the options available in Scotland.
| REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Course Thu May 24 @09:30 - 04:30PM This Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) will provide food handlers and businesses with the necessary information to control food safety hazards and if applied correctly will reduce food complaints and the risk of food poisoning. The course covers the following areas: · Introduction to food hygiene · Bacteria and their characteristics · Food poisoning and it’s prevention · Food pests and their control · Personal hygiene and working habits · The working environment and cleaning practices · Food safety legislation Hazard analysis, and the implementation of food safety systems based on HACCP principles is incorporated into the course content. At the end of this course there is a short multiple-choice test. All successful candidates receive a REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene certificate. We offer “open” courses on a regular basis, courses can also be delivered in-house working around production shifts where possible. Successful candidates may progress to the REHIS Intermediate Certificate in Food Hygiene. Courses are training room based and interactive in nature. Joanna Woodford Minerva People Ltd Training / Workshop |
| Linking Entrepreneurs Meeting – Service Quality Thu May 24 @17:30 - 07:30PM Driving up Service Quality is one of the best ways to keep and generate customers. This session will look at simple and effective ways of improving Service Quality. Dave Moyes, Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland will contribute his expertise and will focus on practical help and things that you can do now to improve customer service. Venue: Selkirk Arms Hotel, Kirkcudbright. 17.30 hrs for 18.00 hrs finishing at 19.30 hrs Cost: £10 + VAT Further Information: If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Hannah at the Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce Forum / Open Meeting |
| Dogs and Horses on Show at Barstobrick Sat May 26 @11:00 -
On Saturday 26 Dumfries and Galloway Canine Resuce Centre has its Fun Day Dog Show. Dogs from across the region will compete in breed classes and novelty classes including waggiest tail and handsomest dog.
There will also be an assessment for the Kennel Club Good Citizen bronze award, a rescue dog cavalcade, dog agility and have-a-go ring.
And on Sunday 27 May Hugh Ramsay and the Millisle Clydesdales will give a Heavy Horse Demonstration starting at 11.00am.
This event is organised by the Galloway Area British Driving Society and Machars Riding for the Disabled and features special guest Leo the Shetland Pony.
Admission to the Heavy Horse Demonstration is £5, children get free entry and the staff at Neilson's Coffee Shop will be on hand to serve a selection of tasty treats to satisfy appetites large and small.
Barstobrick is just off the A75 and it's a great day out for all the family. We hope to see you there. Barstobrick Visitor Centre Visitor Event |
| Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid Course Mon May 28 @09:30 - 04:30PM Course Programme
This 6 hour programme is accredited by the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance and is aimed at those who wish to develop skills and gain knowledge of First Aid. It is suitable for anyone who wants to gain this knowledge, not only for the workplace.
Learners will be assessed doing a range of practical tasks and all successful candidates receive a Highfield Awarding Body certificate. The course can be delivered over 1 x 6 hour days, or 2 x 3 hour sessions. Learners must attend all sessions to achieve the full qualification. Courses are training room based and are interactive in nature. Joanna Woodford Minerva People Ltd Training / Workshop |
Barstobrick Visitor Centre is playing host to two exciting animal events over the last weekend in May.
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