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THE BBC NEEDS YOU!
BBC2 is preparing to shine a light on the demanding, unpredictable and diverse world of smallholding by challenging 10 novice couples to take on their very own small farm. Filmed over the summer the programme will see the couples learn just the basics they need, before decamping to a farm in the beautiful British countryside where they will be discovering all areas of farm life, from animal husbandry to coping with the often not so glorious summer weather. The series will culminate in the winning pair getting the opportunity to live and work on their own small farm more permanently, forging ahead with smallholding towards their own dreams. Applications are being welcomed from couples of all ages and relationships, from married couples to siblings and friends. However an obvious passion for growing food, caring for animals, sustainability or food is must for the show, as the BBC would like it to be a credible and hopefully successful small holding partnership that comes out of the project. They certainly won’t be shying away from showing just how tough smallholding can be or underestimating what a test this will be for the rookies, however for the right people it should be a wonderful and life changing opportunity.
People wanting to apply for the series need to send an email with their name to farm@splashmediatv.co.uk so an application form can be emailed out. The deadline for applications is 28th April 2010.
BUSINESS SOUTH 2010
We had a great time talking to our stand visitors at Business South and our thanks to everyone who came along to talk to us. It was also great to see some of our regular networkers who stopped to say hello as they networked with other exhibitors and attendees. Our special thanks also go to the team of people who supported us on the stand, talking to people about AQ Networking and their own business. We hope you had chance to talk to them too, but just in case you missed that opportunity they were:
John Pemberton - The Disc Directory
Della Mann - Get Us Online
Giles Cleverley - Syn-Star UK Ltd
Laura Davies - HR Solutions 4 U
Esther Brading - Pinstripe People
DOES COLD CALLING FILL YOU WITH DREAD?
By Di McLanachan
Di McLanachan shares her expertise on the subject of cold calling on our Ask The Expert section of the website. If you need some hints and tips about this please go and see what she has to say. Read more here
100 THOUGHTS
HSBC have "gathered together 100 thoughts to give you an insight into some of the freshest business thinking from across the globe…" you can download them here
YOUR ROADMAP TO BUILDING SEO SUCCESS
Bournemouth based Internet Consultants Group are holding a series of one day training courses in a variety of locations in Hampshire and Dorset. The courses are designed to help the non-expert website owner or a member of their team gain a working knowledge of search engine optimisation and the ability to plan, execute and manage their company's SEO. You can find out more here
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET?
By Michael Cooke
Like most people you probably insure your possessions - replacing them could be extremely expensive. Your personal belongings, the contents of your home, your car, your house, are probably all insured. But what about your most valuable asset? Read more ............
CHANGES TO LEGISLATION - APRIL 2010
Most new laws affecting businesses come into force on one of two common commencement dates (CCDs) each year - 6 April and 1 October. CCDs enable you to prepare your business for the introduction of new, amended or reduced requirements. Business Link have put together guidance for businesses to identify what changes affect them. You can find out more here
THE IOD NORTH WEST DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2010
Do you know a director who is excelling in their field, a great Leader and role model....? If so why not nominate them for the one of the categories in the The IoD North West Director of the Year Awards 2010
“Promoting and supporting excellence in company leadership”
The Awards, now entering their seventh year, are an important part of the business calendar in the North West – celebrating the people that are bringing prosperity to the region. The IoD is always keen to support and promote excellence in leadership, and this year we are very proud to announce that our regional winners will go forward to a UK Awards ceremony – taking on the cream of the UK’s Directors.
Nominations are now open for you to nominate yourself or a colleague or a business contact – it is very easy – just click on nominate and enter the name, company and email address and we will do the rest. Nominees will then be required to complete an initial entry form.
Nominations are now open and will close on 30th April.
Entrants will then be short-listed and contacted for a personal interview during June, and will need to send details of accounts for their company’s performance through the last 3 years.
The independent Judging panel will then meet in July to assess the entries and decide on the finalists. For more information on our panel of judges, please click on Judges. Finalists will be contacted at the end of July to be informed of the next steps and how to secure their tickets to the Awards ceremony, to be held on 7th October at the Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING THE NEW STARS OF CHANNEL 4'S "THE FAMILY"?
The new series of ‘The Family’ for Channel 4 are looking for a vibrant, fun loving family with a sense of determination to overcome life’s ups and downs. The programme makers are interested in exploring the different perspectives and lives of people who make up modern Britain.
"We want to be there for the important milestones in the family’s life; birthdays, weddings or a challenge the family will be facing together. We also want to explore the ordinary things that are part and parcel of family life. For one family this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to capture an extraordinary two months of their lives on film."
This link will take you to the website of the previous series. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-family You can watch episodes from series 1 and 2 and find out more about the programme.
If you are interested or know someone who is please contact Samantha Carty 02070332303 Samantha.Carty@dragonfly.tv