Working to Win event
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'Working to Win': Business opportunities from major events
Monday 27 February 2012, SECC, Glasgow
The forthcoming 'Working to Win' event will provide you with valuable insights into the business opportunities, procurement channels and timescales associated with the London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 Games, as well as other major sporting events such as the Ryder Cup.
Delegates will have the benefit of hearing directly from representatives of, amongst others, Glasgow 2014 Ltd, Glasgow City Council, London 2012 and Event Scotland who will aim to provide practical insights into how Scottish businesses can benefit from major sporting events.
Following the conference sessions there will be the opportunity, over lunch, to visit exhibitors from these, and other, organisations who will be able to provide in depth advice on sporting event and procurement opportunities.
The half day conference is free to attend and will take place at the SECC, Glasgow, on Monday 27th February 2012. Registration will be open from 8.45am, the main speaker sessions will run from 9.30am - 12.30pm and will be followed by an informal networking lunch.
More information on the speaker programme and exhibitions will be available in the new year.
Pre-registration is required, so to book your place on this essential event, please click here. If you would like more information, please contact Starkevents.
| 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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