Dear All,
Anyone interested in collaborating to produce a short for FIlm G comp? Deadline is in a months time and the short has to be in Gaelic. Well, it could even be a music video of sorts with subs.... No big deal really if you don't speak the language, they do offer support. Week before xmas is cool, or inbetween xmas and new yr is pretty quiet.
Give me a hollar, or come across to the Forum to discuss and start generating ideas.
Cheers,
Anna.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Culture Cafe
This was discussed at today's CM meeting. Do any of the members have ideas for how we could host this event, before xmas? Could we incorporate food on film and also showcase our 5x5x5 legacy? Do any of our members have good links with food businesses? Please carry on the discussion in the Forum. We had an idea to perhaps use this to launch our website too.
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Are you interested in hosting the next Moray Culture Café?
The highly successful Culture Café pilot event was organised by
Bodysurf Scotland in conjunction with the Bakehouse Cafe, Findhorn in
June and the baton is ready to be handed on.
Thanks to generous support from HiArts, a budget of £500 - £600 is
available for the each of the next four Culture Cafés. Hosts are free to
spend the budget and organise the event as you see fit, providing it is
in line with our manifesto (attached) and a few basic priorities. There
is plenty of room to make it your own event and Bodysurf Scotland is
happy to advise and offer practical guidance as needed.
- Food is part of culture and quality food and drink is the perfect
accompaniment to any professional or social gathering. The next Culture
Cafés must be organised in conjunction with a local quality food and/or
drinks purveyor, with the aim of promoting local partnerships and
providing substantial sustenance to a deserving arts community.
- The venue, general style and flavour of event is up to you. It may
be a forum for debate and discussion (as the first one was), or it may
include a showcase of performance work, a film, exhibit, or cabaret.
Remember that a key aspect of the Culture Café is informal conversation
and networking.
- As hosts, you will take the lead in setting the agenda for the event,
although attendees should be invited to contribute discussion and
presentation topics prior to the event. Discussions can be in the form
of small groups, larger presentations, etc, and may lead to smaller
working groups at a later date.
- Entrance to the event should be free.
- Culture Café is a means to build links and partnerships with local
businesses, community and cultural organisations. Representatives from
these groups may be invited to attend.
If you are interested in hosting or want to sound out the possibility,
please contact Kresanna Aigner (Assoc Producer) or myself via the
Bodysurf Scotland email address, or call me direct.
We look forward to hearing your ideas and passing the baton on to the
next hosts.
Karl Jay-Lewin
Choreographer
Artistic Director of Bodysurf Scotland
+44 (0)77 913 77 181
www.bodysurfscotland.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/bodysurfscotland
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Are you interested in hosting the next Moray Culture Café?
The highly successful Culture Café pilot event was organised by
Bodysurf Scotland in conjunction with the Bakehouse Cafe, Findhorn in
June and the baton is ready to be handed on.
Thanks to generous support from HiArts, a budget of £500 - £600 is
available for the each of the next four Culture Cafés. Hosts are free to
spend the budget and organise the event as you see fit, providing it is
in line with our manifesto (attached) and a few basic priorities. There
is plenty of room to make it your own event and Bodysurf Scotland is
happy to advise and offer practical guidance as needed.
- Food is part of culture and quality food and drink is the perfect
accompaniment to any professional or social gathering. The next Culture
Cafés must be organised in conjunction with a local quality food and/or
drinks purveyor, with the aim of promoting local partnerships and
providing substantial sustenance to a deserving arts community.
- The venue, general style and flavour of event is up to you. It may
be a forum for debate and discussion (as the first one was), or it may
include a showcase of performance work, a film, exhibit, or cabaret.
Remember that a key aspect of the Culture Café is informal conversation
and networking.
- As hosts, you will take the lead in setting the agenda for the event,
although attendees should be invited to contribute discussion and
presentation topics prior to the event. Discussions can be in the form
of small groups, larger presentations, etc, and may lead to smaller
working groups at a later date.
- Entrance to the event should be free.
- Culture Café is a means to build links and partnerships with local
businesses, community and cultural organisations. Representatives from
these groups may be invited to attend.
If you are interested in hosting or want to sound out the possibility,
please contact Kresanna Aigner (Assoc Producer) or myself via the
Bodysurf Scotland email address, or call me direct.
We look forward to hearing your ideas and passing the baton on to the
next hosts.
Karl Jay-Lewin
Choreographer
Artistic Director of Bodysurf Scotland
+44 (0)77 913 77 181
www.bodysurfscotland.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/bodysurfscotland
Autumn - CM
Dear All,
Just to bring your attention to keep visiting our Forum, where discussions will be taking place in order to push forward with creative projects:
creativemoray.freeforums.org
We are still trying to firm up our Mission Statement as an inclusive group. Please feel free to submit a suggestion in the Forum. Also, we are now focussing on creating a website and in discussion for creating a launch event.
Remember, if you haven't already, you will need to create a login for the Forum.
Cheers!
Anna.
Just to bring your attention to keep visiting our Forum, where discussions will be taking place in order to push forward with creative projects:
creativemoray.freeforums.org
We are still trying to firm up our Mission Statement as an inclusive group. Please feel free to submit a suggestion in the Forum. Also, we are now focussing on creating a website and in discussion for creating a launch event.
Remember, if you haven't already, you will need to create a login for the Forum.
Cheers!
Anna.
FREE Community Group Activities
FREE DISCOVERY SESSIONS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
We run FREE sessions at Elgin Cathedral for community groups, an opportunity to
handle objects in interactive sessions with costume and free entry to Elgin
Cathedral. For more information please contact Elgin Cathedral on 01343 547171 to
book a session with the Local Learning Officer Jenny Ebdy.
You can choose from the following:
Science Rocks
Cathedral Life
Artist Workshop
We can also adapt our sessions to suit your group/timescale & needs.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Catriona Parmenter | North Learning Development Officer
__________________________________________________
Historic Scotland | Alba Aosmhor
Fort George, by Ardersier, Inverness-shire IV2 7TD
t| 01667 460 208
Catriona.Parmenter@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
We run FREE sessions at Elgin Cathedral for community groups, an opportunity to
handle objects in interactive sessions with costume and free entry to Elgin
Cathedral. For more information please contact Elgin Cathedral on 01343 547171 to
book a session with the Local Learning Officer Jenny Ebdy.
You can choose from the following:
Science Rocks
Cathedral Life
Artist Workshop
We can also adapt our sessions to suit your group/timescale & needs.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Catriona Parmenter | North Learning Development Officer
__________________________________________________
Historic Scotland | Alba Aosmhor
Fort George, by Ardersier, Inverness-shire IV2 7TD
t| 01667 460 208
Catriona.Parmenter@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Oct Update - Hello We're Back :)
Dear All,
Thanks for bearing with us during our summer lull. The group met this morning at Moray College, fresh from the success of the 5x5x5 initiative for a debrief and ideas generation for new collaborative projects. I'm sure hon Chair Tom Duncan will be posting notes on the Forum, as per.
We really would like to re-engage with everyone. Fair to say there has been little updates on here for a few months, so apologies about that. But with winter upon us it's the perfect time to get busy beavering away on creative projects together.
If you are not already logged in to our forum, then we invite you to join and start collaborating! A link can be found under Forum heading on the right hand side.
Okay, that's all for now. Thanks.
Anna.
Thanks for bearing with us during our summer lull. The group met this morning at Moray College, fresh from the success of the 5x5x5 initiative for a debrief and ideas generation for new collaborative projects. I'm sure hon Chair Tom Duncan will be posting notes on the Forum, as per.
We really would like to re-engage with everyone. Fair to say there has been little updates on here for a few months, so apologies about that. But with winter upon us it's the perfect time to get busy beavering away on creative projects together.
If you are not already logged in to our forum, then we invite you to join and start collaborating! A link can be found under Forum heading on the right hand side.
Okay, that's all for now. Thanks.
Anna.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Cultural Enterprise July 2011 e-Bulletin
CULTURAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE eBulletin
This month we welcome Andy Robertson to the hub and Susan Hayes to our
Creative Industry Adviser team and wish Starter for 6 Main programme
participants the best of luck with their pitches.
NEW! Adviser for Dance – Susan Hayes
Susan brings to our creative industry pool advice on: building a
career as a dancer or choreographer, venue relations, dance education,
audience development and support with business management specific to
dance. Susan has worked internationally as a dancer, choreographer and
producer. She promoted emerging Scottish artists for several years,
showcasing them in The Stamping Ground, as well as setting up a
company of 400 traditional Scottish dancers – The Tattoo Dance
Company – specifically for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Susan has
worked within arts management for many years for dance, music and
theatre companies. She is currently setting up her own venture to
support artists and to manage commercial events/activities.
Our Creative Industry Advice sessions are subject to referral as
availability is limited. Call the Enquiry Line on 0844 544 9990 (local
rate) to discuss your requirements or email
info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk.
NEW! Welcome to Andy Robertson – Operations Assistant
We are very pleased to welcome Andy Robertson in his new role as
Operations Assistant within the hub team. Since graduating from The
Glasgow School of Art with an honours degree in woven textiles in
2008, Andy has taken design work to Milan and has worked with
London/Berlin based lighting designer Stuart Haygarth. Andy also works
as Creative Assistant at Glasgow based fashion label ten30.
Vacancy – Part Time Marketing Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual with an
interest and working experience of marketing and the creative
industries to join our team. The successful candidate will provide
support in the delivery of all aspects of the marketing mix and new
media developments. The closing date for applications is Thursday 28
July 2011 with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 15
August.
Thank you to John Heffernan
We would like to thank John Heffernan, our Operations Assistant, for
all his hard work and welcoming banter over the past year. We wish
John all the best for his work placement at the Venice Biennale and
future endeavours.
Our Information team provide comprehensive tools and resources to
assist you in starting or developing your business. This month from
our property section we look at the different ways to locate your
business, depending on your practical needs and sector. The following
resources highlight the steps required for obtaining and managing
premises.
Property Planning Guide
This guide clarifies certain issues you will come across when you are
looking to find, rent or buy premises to house your creative business.
Property Planning Worksheet
This worksheet helps you clarify what stage you are at with your
planning; whether you are looking to find, rent, buy or manage new or
existing property to house your business.
Where can I search for premises for my business / practice?
Enquiry Service: Do you have a question we can help you with?
If you have a question or would like to discuss a topic in more depth
call the Enquiry Line on 0844 544 9990 (local rate) to speak with our
Enquiries Officer or email enquiries@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk.
Please note we are open until 20:00 every Wednesday.
For details of upcoming Creative Industry and Business Events visit
our External Events section. Here is a selection:
Edinburgh - The Fringe Fair at Fringe Central
Thursday 18 August 2011, 16:00-19:00 and Friday 19 August 2011, 10:00-
13:00
Dundee - Creative Scotland: Roadshow & Investment Surgery
Wednesday 27 July 2011 09:30-13:30
Top Tip – Don’t Forget About Insurance
This month our Enquiries Officer, Janine Matheson, offers her top tip
on looking for a studio or creative workspace:
‘When you are looking to rent a studio for your practice or creative
business, insurance tends to be the last thing on your mind. It is
always useful to consider what type of insurance(s) you may need.
Firstly remember to ask the person you are renting the premises from
what insurance they provide within your agreement. A few questions to
ask yourself: will you be providing workshops in the space... (Public
Liability Insurance), will you be keeping equipment or works in the
space... (Contents Insurance), do you need more specialist insurance
for any activities? There are a few places you can explore for further
guidance such as your industry body, Business Gateway and the British
Insurance Brokers’ Association.’
Our free, specialist advice service offers businesses and
practitioners working within the creative industries the opportunity
to discuss and develop their ideas with an Adviser in a one-to-one
session.
Finance Advice Sessions: Fraser Campbell – Wednesday 20 July 2011
Advice Drop-in: Business Gateway (Glasgow) – Wednesday 27 July 2011
HMRC Advice Sessions – Friday 5 August 2011
Aberdeen & Grampian Advice Sessions – 20 July & 25 August 2011
Advice Sessions by Skype
As part of our ongoing service delivery, we offer Advice sessions with
any member of our Adviser team using Skype. Free to set up on your
computer or mobile phone, Skype allows you to share files and links
with the Adviser just like you would in person. So don’t let
geography get in the way of the advice you need, call the Enquiry Line
to find out more.
Like you we will be enjoying the summer and possibly a holiday so our
events programme will be quieter than usual during July and August,
leading into what promises to be a busy autumn. Keep an eye on the
Events section of our website.
Workshops
Glasgow – Starting Out
Thursday 1 September 2011, 13:00-17:00
Glasgow – Creating Contacts
Thursday 15 September 2011, 10:30-16:30
The Starter for 6 Main Programme (five months) and Starter for 6 Fast
Track (five weeks) run once a year and offer four enterprise training
sessions, peer mentoring, telephone coaching support and the
opportunity to pitch for up to £10,000 of investment.
Fast Track Deadline Fast Approaching!
With just over two weeks until the application deadline for the 2011
Fast Track Programme, view the list of participants from last year for
inspiration. Applications close at midnight on Friday 29 July 2011.
NEW! Starter for 6 Case Studies
Watch Kirsteen Stewart, Kirsteen Stewart Designs and Andrew Partridge,
Scotland Loves Animation describe their journey through the Starter
for 6 Programme in our two new case studies.
Best wishes
Cultural Enterprise Office Team
Cultural Enterprise Office,
50 Bell Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1LQ
Enquiry Line: 0844 544 9990 (local rate)
info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
www.culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
This month we welcome Andy Robertson to the hub and Susan Hayes to our
Creative Industry Adviser team and wish Starter for 6 Main programme
participants the best of luck with their pitches.
NEW! Adviser for Dance – Susan Hayes
Susan brings to our creative industry pool advice on: building a
career as a dancer or choreographer, venue relations, dance education,
audience development and support with business management specific to
dance. Susan has worked internationally as a dancer, choreographer and
producer. She promoted emerging Scottish artists for several years,
showcasing them in The Stamping Ground, as well as setting up a
company of 400 traditional Scottish dancers – The Tattoo Dance
Company – specifically for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Susan has
worked within arts management for many years for dance, music and
theatre companies. She is currently setting up her own venture to
support artists and to manage commercial events/activities.
Our Creative Industry Advice sessions are subject to referral as
availability is limited. Call the Enquiry Line on 0844 544 9990 (local
rate) to discuss your requirements or email
info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk.
NEW! Welcome to Andy Robertson – Operations Assistant
We are very pleased to welcome Andy Robertson in his new role as
Operations Assistant within the hub team. Since graduating from The
Glasgow School of Art with an honours degree in woven textiles in
2008, Andy has taken design work to Milan and has worked with
London/Berlin based lighting designer Stuart Haygarth. Andy also works
as Creative Assistant at Glasgow based fashion label ten30.
Vacancy – Part Time Marketing Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual with an
interest and working experience of marketing and the creative
industries to join our team. The successful candidate will provide
support in the delivery of all aspects of the marketing mix and new
media developments. The closing date for applications is Thursday 28
July 2011 with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 15
August.
Thank you to John Heffernan
We would like to thank John Heffernan, our Operations Assistant, for
all his hard work and welcoming banter over the past year. We wish
John all the best for his work placement at the Venice Biennale and
future endeavours.
Our Information team provide comprehensive tools and resources to
assist you in starting or developing your business. This month from
our property section we look at the different ways to locate your
business, depending on your practical needs and sector. The following
resources highlight the steps required for obtaining and managing
premises.
Property Planning Guide
This guide clarifies certain issues you will come across when you are
looking to find, rent or buy premises to house your creative business.
Property Planning Worksheet
This worksheet helps you clarify what stage you are at with your
planning; whether you are looking to find, rent, buy or manage new or
existing property to house your business.
Where can I search for premises for my business / practice?
Enquiry Service: Do you have a question we can help you with?
If you have a question or would like to discuss a topic in more depth
call the Enquiry Line on 0844 544 9990 (local rate) to speak with our
Enquiries Officer or email enquiries@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk.
Please note we are open until 20:00 every Wednesday.
For details of upcoming Creative Industry and Business Events visit
our External Events section. Here is a selection:
Edinburgh - The Fringe Fair at Fringe Central
Thursday 18 August 2011, 16:00-19:00 and Friday 19 August 2011, 10:00-
13:00
Dundee - Creative Scotland: Roadshow & Investment Surgery
Wednesday 27 July 2011 09:30-13:30
Top Tip – Don’t Forget About Insurance
This month our Enquiries Officer, Janine Matheson, offers her top tip
on looking for a studio or creative workspace:
‘When you are looking to rent a studio for your practice or creative
business, insurance tends to be the last thing on your mind. It is
always useful to consider what type of insurance(s) you may need.
Firstly remember to ask the person you are renting the premises from
what insurance they provide within your agreement. A few questions to
ask yourself: will you be providing workshops in the space... (Public
Liability Insurance), will you be keeping equipment or works in the
space... (Contents Insurance), do you need more specialist insurance
for any activities? There are a few places you can explore for further
guidance such as your industry body, Business Gateway and the British
Insurance Brokers’ Association.’
Our free, specialist advice service offers businesses and
practitioners working within the creative industries the opportunity
to discuss and develop their ideas with an Adviser in a one-to-one
session.
Finance Advice Sessions: Fraser Campbell – Wednesday 20 July 2011
Advice Drop-in: Business Gateway (Glasgow) – Wednesday 27 July 2011
HMRC Advice Sessions – Friday 5 August 2011
Aberdeen & Grampian Advice Sessions – 20 July & 25 August 2011
Advice Sessions by Skype
As part of our ongoing service delivery, we offer Advice sessions with
any member of our Adviser team using Skype. Free to set up on your
computer or mobile phone, Skype allows you to share files and links
with the Adviser just like you would in person. So don’t let
geography get in the way of the advice you need, call the Enquiry Line
to find out more.
Like you we will be enjoying the summer and possibly a holiday so our
events programme will be quieter than usual during July and August,
leading into what promises to be a busy autumn. Keep an eye on the
Events section of our website.
Workshops
Glasgow – Starting Out
Thursday 1 September 2011, 13:00-17:00
Glasgow – Creating Contacts
Thursday 15 September 2011, 10:30-16:30
The Starter for 6 Main Programme (five months) and Starter for 6 Fast
Track (five weeks) run once a year and offer four enterprise training
sessions, peer mentoring, telephone coaching support and the
opportunity to pitch for up to £10,000 of investment.
Fast Track Deadline Fast Approaching!
With just over two weeks until the application deadline for the 2011
Fast Track Programme, view the list of participants from last year for
inspiration. Applications close at midnight on Friday 29 July 2011.
NEW! Starter for 6 Case Studies
Watch Kirsteen Stewart, Kirsteen Stewart Designs and Andrew Partridge,
Scotland Loves Animation describe their journey through the Starter
for 6 Programme in our two new case studies.
Best wishes
Cultural Enterprise Office Team
Cultural Enterprise Office,
50 Bell Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1LQ
Enquiry Line: 0844 544 9990 (local rate)
info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
www.culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
Chamber of Commerce July e-Bulletin
Hello Members & Friends,
Please read on and act now if you are interested in the following events and
opportunities:
1. Scotland’s Food Trail and Scotland’s Gallery Trail
2. Member Benefits Update
3. Press & Journal Advert Opportunity
4. HMRC Courses
5. The Engineering Development Trust – GO4SET
6. Business Gateway Enterprise
7. Graduate Employment Survey
8. CM Design
You can now find us on Facebook and view images of our events:
http://www.facebook.com/moraychamber .
We are also on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/moraychamber
1.Scotland’s Food Trail and Scotland’s Gallery Trail - PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Moray Chamber is now leading the way in publishing trails in support of our members
and partners and is now the operations partner for both the Food Trail and the
Gallery Trail. The Gallery Trail is now in its 7th year and the Food Trail in its
4th year. This is your opportunity if you are in the food and drink or art sector to
become a partner.
Each trail has an annual leaflet and www site, with distribution throughout the
north east of Scotland as well as at international events. Press coverage is regular
and the chamber hopes to build on this success. In addition all partners will be
featured in MPower Magazine the business to business magazine of Moray Chamber of
Commerce.
Events for throughout the year will be planned to help boost tourism.
To find more information on the trails published, click on your interested area of
choice below.
www.scotlandsgallerytrail.com or www.scotlandsfoodtrail.com
2011-2012 editions are in progress and if you are interested then please contact
Moray Chamber by e-mailing info@moraychamber.co.uk or telephone 01340 881226.
2. Moray Chamber of Commerce Benefits and Joining Information.
If you are not a member of the chamber this might be the perfect opportunity for you
to sign up!
Band A – 1-3 Employees - £150/Band B 4 – 50 Employees - £250/Band C 51-100 Employees
£300/Band D 101 -250 Employees £500.Band E Over 250 Employees £1,000 – Third
Sector/Social Enterprises/Charities £100. VAT is additional.
Just let me know which Band you belong to and I can raise an invoice so that you can
start to benefit from the following packages or go to www.moraychamber.co.uk to
download an up to date application form.
Once you become a member you will be eligible to participate in the Chamber Primary
Health Plan. A representative will personally visit you if required.
(www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber)
I can send you a leaflet about Chamber Legal Expenses Insurance which gives you
legal cover worth more than £670,000 FREE with your chamber membership. (Subject to
certain terms and conditions). In addition to employment related disputes the policy
cover up to £65,000 per annum for a solicitor, accountant of other professional to
represent your business in areas such as Inland Revenue & Tax Investigations.
Therefore if you want to find out more visit www.composite-legal.com/chamber
Existing member shave their own access to our chamber HR package. Interested friends
for July only can visit www.chamberhr.co.uk and log in using the following temporary
details.
Username – demo
Password – summer29
At Moray Chamber we have now launched our Business Mentoring programme (you don’t
need to be a member to join this!) and are in the process of matching up a number of
mentors and mentees so please let me know if you would be interested in
participating. A leaflet is available for your perusal. Andy Maxtone is the project
officer and you can e mail him at amaxtone@businessmentoringscotland.org
George McNeil, our president, represents the needs of our members on the Moray
Economic Partnership.
Member benefits also include a regular copy of this E Bulletin, MPower the yearly
magazine, an entry in MPower and Scottish Chambers yearly directory, affiliation to
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce as well as discounted rates for advertising,
events and training throughout the year and the opportunity to attend Moray’s
largest black tie business dinner held in September every year. Member issues are
regularly fed into Scottish Chambers policy making documents and your views
represented at Scottish and UK Government.
3. Press & Journal Advertisement
The next Moray Chamber of Commerce advert is to be published on Wednesday 24h
August. If you are interested in advertising within our advert please contact
Seonaid MacRae by telephoning 01463 272288 or by e-mailing
invernessadvertising@ajl.co.uk
4. HMRC Workshops
The Moray Chamber of Commerce has been approached by a member of staff from HMRC in
Aberdeen, who is willing to run workshops/seminars for our members free of charge.
There are a number of different topics which they cover, all of which are listed
below. If you are interested in any of these, please e-mail info@moraychamber.co.uk
or telephone 01340 881226. As there are a few options please let us know which
workshop(s) you would like to attend and if a day or evening workshop would suit you
best.
1. A basic starter – This workshop covers the basics of setting up business and
explains TAX, NIC etc.
2. Business Expenses and Capital Allowances – What you can and cannot claim and why.
3. How to file online taxes – What goes where, how to register etc.
4. Basics of VAT – How to register etc.
5. Basic Payroll Workshop – Covers everything from taking an employee on to how to
run payroll systems, deductions etc.
6. Sick pay, Maternity pay, Paternity pay – The basics of these and what both the
employer and employee are entitled to.
7. Employers Paying Expenses – What expenses are to be covered.
5. Engineering Development Trust
The Engineering Development Trust, based at Strathclyde University, is running a
project called GO4SET (http://www.go4set.org.uk ) which engages 12-14 year olds
with the STEM subjects. Pupils work on a 10 week environmentally themed project in
conjunction with businesses. After a successful 2010/2011 in Moray, they would like
to expand on this. The launch date for this is yet to be confirmed, although it is
thought to be late September early October. They are looking for businesses in the
Moray area who would like to take part in this highly valuable project. If you would
like to be involved please telephone: 0141 548 4152 or E-mail:
scotland@go4set.org.uk
6.Business Gateway Enterprise Europe Network European Information Clinic
Interested in doing business or getting involved in R & D projects in Europe?
A one-to-one meeting with your local Enterprise Europe Network could unlock your
business potential.
What is the Enterprise Europe Network? The Enterprise Europe Network in Inverness is
your local support service to help Highland & Island businesses connect with the
European network.
What can we do for you?
We can explore potential European business and research opportunities, try and find
European suppliers and customers, look for European solutions to improve your
products and processes, obtain relevant contacts for you in Europe, carry out market
research, provide information on EU legislation, give support on public
procurement…and more!
If you are interested in doing business in Europe then please come and meet
Enterprise Europe for a one-to-one meeting to discuss how we can help.
How do I register?
1. Register on our website
http://www.enterprise-europe-scotland.com/sct/events/register.asp?eventid=1096
2. Email us a little bit about your business
enterprise.europe@highland-opportunity.com
3. We will contact you to offer a suitable time slot!
7. Graduate Employment Survey
The international education officer for Scotland, Helen O’Shea has asked us to pass
this on to our members. She would greatly appreciate any feedback!
The recent figures released by the Centre for Economics and Business Research shows
that 52% of last year’s university-leavers were unemployed or under-employed six
months after graduating. Given this increased competition for fewer graduate
vacancies, there has been an increased interest in the education sector in the role
international experience and co-curricular activity may play in the enhanced
employability of students who undertake such initiatives.
Funded by the Higher Education Academy, NUS Scotland is currently conducting a
survey into graduate employability focusing on two specific aspects that enhance
graduate attributes: international experience and co-curricular activity.
This Scottish-specific employer survey is the first of its kind to examine the
economic impact that international experience and co-curricular activity may have on
the lives of students who undertake them, specifically the impact on their future
job prospects post study.
This survey provides an opportunity for Scottish employers to indicate how important
they consider the acquisition of graduate attributes gained through international
study placements and co-curricular activity for their future labour force.
The survey can be filled in below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nusscotlandemployability
8.CM Design
Member company CM Design would like us to let you know they continue to offer a very
experienced Chartered Planning, Chartered Architect and Design team, between their
Elgin and Nairn offices, eager to serve your needs - Large and small. They offer a
free no obligation survey and advice. Visit their website at www.cmdesign.biz or
call their Elgin office on 01343 540020 or their Nairn office on 01667 300230.
Best Regards,
Rachael
Rachael Annand
Administration & Events Co-ordinator
Moray Chamber of Commerce
17 Victoria Street
Craigellachie, Aberlour-on-Spey
Moray
AB38 9SR
Tel: 01340 881 226
Please read on and act now if you are interested in the following events and
opportunities:
1. Scotland’s Food Trail and Scotland’s Gallery Trail
2. Member Benefits Update
3. Press & Journal Advert Opportunity
4. HMRC Courses
5. The Engineering Development Trust – GO4SET
6. Business Gateway Enterprise
7. Graduate Employment Survey
8. CM Design
You can now find us on Facebook and view images of our events:
http://www.facebook.com/moraychamber .
We are also on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/moraychamber
1.Scotland’s Food Trail and Scotland’s Gallery Trail - PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Moray Chamber is now leading the way in publishing trails in support of our members
and partners and is now the operations partner for both the Food Trail and the
Gallery Trail. The Gallery Trail is now in its 7th year and the Food Trail in its
4th year. This is your opportunity if you are in the food and drink or art sector to
become a partner.
Each trail has an annual leaflet and www site, with distribution throughout the
north east of Scotland as well as at international events. Press coverage is regular
and the chamber hopes to build on this success. In addition all partners will be
featured in MPower Magazine the business to business magazine of Moray Chamber of
Commerce.
Events for throughout the year will be planned to help boost tourism.
To find more information on the trails published, click on your interested area of
choice below.
www.scotlandsgallerytrail.com or www.scotlandsfoodtrail.com
2011-2012 editions are in progress and if you are interested then please contact
Moray Chamber by e-mailing info@moraychamber.co.uk or telephone 01340 881226.
2. Moray Chamber of Commerce Benefits and Joining Information.
If you are not a member of the chamber this might be the perfect opportunity for you
to sign up!
Band A – 1-3 Employees - £150/Band B 4 – 50 Employees - £250/Band C 51-100 Employees
£300/Band D 101 -250 Employees £500.Band E Over 250 Employees £1,000 – Third
Sector/Social Enterprises/Charities £100. VAT is additional.
Just let me know which Band you belong to and I can raise an invoice so that you can
start to benefit from the following packages or go to www.moraychamber.co.uk to
download an up to date application form.
Once you become a member you will be eligible to participate in the Chamber Primary
Health Plan. A representative will personally visit you if required.
(www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber)
I can send you a leaflet about Chamber Legal Expenses Insurance which gives you
legal cover worth more than £670,000 FREE with your chamber membership. (Subject to
certain terms and conditions). In addition to employment related disputes the policy
cover up to £65,000 per annum for a solicitor, accountant of other professional to
represent your business in areas such as Inland Revenue & Tax Investigations.
Therefore if you want to find out more visit www.composite-legal.com/chamber
Existing member shave their own access to our chamber HR package. Interested friends
for July only can visit www.chamberhr.co.uk and log in using the following temporary
details.
Username – demo
Password – summer29
At Moray Chamber we have now launched our Business Mentoring programme (you don’t
need to be a member to join this!) and are in the process of matching up a number of
mentors and mentees so please let me know if you would be interested in
participating. A leaflet is available for your perusal. Andy Maxtone is the project
officer and you can e mail him at amaxtone@businessmentoringscotland.org
George McNeil, our president, represents the needs of our members on the Moray
Economic Partnership.
Member benefits also include a regular copy of this E Bulletin, MPower the yearly
magazine, an entry in MPower and Scottish Chambers yearly directory, affiliation to
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce as well as discounted rates for advertising,
events and training throughout the year and the opportunity to attend Moray’s
largest black tie business dinner held in September every year. Member issues are
regularly fed into Scottish Chambers policy making documents and your views
represented at Scottish and UK Government.
3. Press & Journal Advertisement
The next Moray Chamber of Commerce advert is to be published on Wednesday 24h
August. If you are interested in advertising within our advert please contact
Seonaid MacRae by telephoning 01463 272288 or by e-mailing
invernessadvertising@ajl.co.uk
4. HMRC Workshops
The Moray Chamber of Commerce has been approached by a member of staff from HMRC in
Aberdeen, who is willing to run workshops/seminars for our members free of charge.
There are a number of different topics which they cover, all of which are listed
below. If you are interested in any of these, please e-mail info@moraychamber.co.uk
or telephone 01340 881226. As there are a few options please let us know which
workshop(s) you would like to attend and if a day or evening workshop would suit you
best.
1. A basic starter – This workshop covers the basics of setting up business and
explains TAX, NIC etc.
2. Business Expenses and Capital Allowances – What you can and cannot claim and why.
3. How to file online taxes – What goes where, how to register etc.
4. Basics of VAT – How to register etc.
5. Basic Payroll Workshop – Covers everything from taking an employee on to how to
run payroll systems, deductions etc.
6. Sick pay, Maternity pay, Paternity pay – The basics of these and what both the
employer and employee are entitled to.
7. Employers Paying Expenses – What expenses are to be covered.
5. Engineering Development Trust
The Engineering Development Trust, based at Strathclyde University, is running a
project called GO4SET (http://www.go4set.org.uk ) which engages 12-14 year olds
with the STEM subjects. Pupils work on a 10 week environmentally themed project in
conjunction with businesses. After a successful 2010/2011 in Moray, they would like
to expand on this. The launch date for this is yet to be confirmed, although it is
thought to be late September early October. They are looking for businesses in the
Moray area who would like to take part in this highly valuable project. If you would
like to be involved please telephone: 0141 548 4152 or E-mail:
scotland@go4set.org.uk
6.Business Gateway Enterprise Europe Network European Information Clinic
Interested in doing business or getting involved in R & D projects in Europe?
A one-to-one meeting with your local Enterprise Europe Network could unlock your
business potential.
What is the Enterprise Europe Network? The Enterprise Europe Network in Inverness is
your local support service to help Highland & Island businesses connect with the
European network.
What can we do for you?
We can explore potential European business and research opportunities, try and find
European suppliers and customers, look for European solutions to improve your
products and processes, obtain relevant contacts for you in Europe, carry out market
research, provide information on EU legislation, give support on public
procurement…and more!
If you are interested in doing business in Europe then please come and meet
Enterprise Europe for a one-to-one meeting to discuss how we can help.
How do I register?
1. Register on our website
http://www.enterprise-europe-scotland.com/sct/events/register.asp?eventid=1096
2. Email us a little bit about your business
enterprise.europe@highland-opportunity.com
3. We will contact you to offer a suitable time slot!
7. Graduate Employment Survey
The international education officer for Scotland, Helen O’Shea has asked us to pass
this on to our members. She would greatly appreciate any feedback!
The recent figures released by the Centre for Economics and Business Research shows
that 52% of last year’s university-leavers were unemployed or under-employed six
months after graduating. Given this increased competition for fewer graduate
vacancies, there has been an increased interest in the education sector in the role
international experience and co-curricular activity may play in the enhanced
employability of students who undertake such initiatives.
Funded by the Higher Education Academy, NUS Scotland is currently conducting a
survey into graduate employability focusing on two specific aspects that enhance
graduate attributes: international experience and co-curricular activity.
This Scottish-specific employer survey is the first of its kind to examine the
economic impact that international experience and co-curricular activity may have on
the lives of students who undertake them, specifically the impact on their future
job prospects post study.
This survey provides an opportunity for Scottish employers to indicate how important
they consider the acquisition of graduate attributes gained through international
study placements and co-curricular activity for their future labour force.
The survey can be filled in below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nusscotlandemployability
8.CM Design
Member company CM Design would like us to let you know they continue to offer a very
experienced Chartered Planning, Chartered Architect and Design team, between their
Elgin and Nairn offices, eager to serve your needs - Large and small. They offer a
free no obligation survey and advice. Visit their website at www.cmdesign.biz or
call their Elgin office on 01343 540020 or their Nairn office on 01667 300230.
Best Regards,
Rachael
Rachael Annand
Administration & Events Co-ordinator
Moray Chamber of Commerce
17 Victoria Street
Craigellachie, Aberlour-on-Spey
Moray
AB38 9SR
Tel: 01340 881 226
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