ADGAP update
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Here is the latest news from ADGAP from their recent newsletter.
Newsletter 28 January 2012
On Line Marketing - Free Training
In association with Business Gateway, ADGAP have arranged 3 Free Workshops to help you with your internet marketing. This is a fantastic oportunity to gain knowledge on all aspects of on-line marketing and will help you to increase your business during these difficult times.
Act quickly because there are only 8 places available for each course so they will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Are you making a noise on the web?
Search Engine Optimisation
Social Networking
Google AdWords
Google Places
The FREE 3 hour workshop will not only show you how to make a noise but also how to make an impact! The workshop will help you understand the opportunities that social media offers and enhance your understanding of how social media tools including TripAdvisor, Twitter and Facebook can help build relationships with consumers and other businesses. It will also provide an overview into Search Engine Optimisation, Google AdWords & Google places and how they all fit together with Social Networking to form your online marketing strategy. Build a social networking strategy that works for your business, find your voice and join the conversation!
Mon 20th Feb
Douglas Arms Hotel King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1DB
Fri 24th Feb
Business Gateway 39 Castle Street Dumfries DG1 1DL
Tue 28th Feb
The Creebridge House Hotel Newton Stewart DG8 6NP
All the workshops run from 9.30am to 1pm Refreshments and buffet lunch provided.
These workshops have been very well received and oversubscribed by other groups in the past. To book your place please use the folowing link,
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NF7HSVY , or contact Juliette Cooke
tel: 01387 273997
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sandy Knowe Windfarm
We have been asked for feedback by VisitScotland to the following question.
"Are there are any specific concerns over the Sandy Knowe Wind Farm development planned for Dumfries and Galloway which VisitScotland can include in our response to Scottish Government"
Any responses should be sent to the new regional director's email address; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please note that this is an invitation to comment on a specific proposal not on windfarms in general. (Sandy Knowe is in the north of D&G near Kirkconnel).
Dumfries House ADGAP Trip
There are just a couple of places remaining for our trip on Tuesday 5 March to Dumfries House. Please contact Liz on 01556 612896 if you are interested.
(£23 including entrance, light lunch at Blackaddie Hotel and coach travel)
www.visitsouthwestscotland.com
| 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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