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Cumberland Leaflet Swap Shop
Leaflets
Cumberland Council is inviting you to join its first leaflet swap shop which will take place on Monday 25 March 2024, at Solway Hall in Whitehaven. All tourism and hospitality businesses, within Cumberland Council, are welcome to join the free event.
If you ever struggle to suggest activities, accommodation, or attractions to your customers, then this event is perfect for you. The event gives businesses a chance to network with businesses within the Western Lake District and Coast. And, of course, you will be able to exchange leaflets with businesses. Building connections with like-minded businesses is a great way to keep visitors in our area.
The event will take place between 11am and 2pm. Each business will be allocated a table to display their leaflets. Businesses are welcome to bring a backdrop, but it is not essential. The doors will open at 10.30am to begin setting up your stand and the event will begin at 11am.
Free food and refreshments will be provided on the day.
The event is free, and businesses must sign up to be able to attend. The deadline for the business sign up is at 12pm on Thursday 21 March.
You can sign up by completing a small online form. [
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If you have any queries about the event, please contact danni.armstrong@cumberland.gov.uk
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National Living Wage
From 1 April 2024, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) will increase.
*National Living Wage:*
From this date, the NLW will reach £11.44 per hour - a rise of £1.02 per hour or a 9.8% increase.
The eligibility age for the NLW has been lowered, making all workers aged 21 and over eligible for this higher rate.
*National Minimum Wage:*
Furthermore, the NMW rates for younger workers and apprentices will also see changes:
* For 18-20-year-olds, the rate will rise to £8.60 per hour (up 14.8%).
* For 16-17-year-olds, the new rate will be £6.40 per hour (up 21.2%).
* The Apprenticeship rate will increase to £6.40 per hour (up 21.2%).
These updates necessitate a review and adjustment of your payroll processes to comply with the new wage standards and eligibility requirements.
*Find out more* [
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Cumbria call for three UK artists to take up creative residencies in the county for a year
Catalyst
Catalyst, a project funded by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership, will see three artists spend a year in Cumbria, the county that inspired Wordsworth, Ruskin, Percy Kelly and Conrad Atkinson and has produced artists for generations.
The chosen few will each receive £25,000 to support them while they create a substantial new piece of work or artistic event contributing to the thriving artistic community that exists across the county.
The Catalyst residencies will run from May until February 2025.
For more information, please click on the link below. The application deadline is 3 March.
*Read more* [
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Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2024 survey
Chamber of Commerce
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is currently surveying employers, repeating some of last year’s questions as a part of tracking and monitoring progress. Whether you participated or not last year, please take some time to complete the form in the link below.
Your contribution is vital in helping us track and monitor progress related to access to skills and training within the county. Please complete the survey by *Thursday 29 February.*
*Complete form* [
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Artists needed for new Workington Art Trail
Workington Art Trail
Three local artists are being given the opportunity to take part in a new art trail in Workington.
Cumberland Council is commissioning three visual artists from north and west Cumbria to produce artworks and deliver creative workshops for a Workington Art Trail.
Workington Art Trail, in combination with Workington Sound and Light Show, is an Arts Council England and Cumberland Council funded project aimed at bringing footfall back to the town centre and showcasing what the area has to offer.
Artwork will be installed in windows of selected shops in and around Workington shopping centre, accompanied by a digital map and information to help visitors enjoy and learn about each piece as they go.
The three commissioned artists will work with a community group to co-create collaborative artworks. They will also be funded to create their own piece in response to your experiences on the project.
Any artist wishing to take part, is asked to attend a briefing and a Citizens' Assembly to meet the project team and members of the community, and gather inspiration. They'll then be asked to design and deliver one high-quality creative workshop with a pre-arranged group (e.g. a primary class, youth, adult, or elderly group) and, create a new artwork(s) of your own, inspired by your experiences and learning during the project.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 1 March 2024.
*Find out more and apply* [
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Would you like to help shape your community whilst expanding your skills?
Community Panels
Want to get involved with how investments are made in the area you live or work in?
We’re looking for people from all walks of life – including the business community - who can offer their skills, insight and experience to our Community Panels.
The eight panels direct funding and investment at a grass roots level. They’re made up of the ward councillors for that area but now, some of them are looking to co-opt fresh faces.
Co-optees can’t vote, but they can but they can ask questions, bring their own perspective and give advice – enriching the decision-making process with their unique knowledge.
If selected, members serve for 12 months. You’ll be offered training and it’s a great opportunity to develop new skills and network with likeminded others.
This is an opportunity for everyone - we want to see new faces in local democracy so, if you are interested, find out more on the Cumberland Council website. [
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Enter the 2024 Cumbria Tourism Awards
Cumbria Tourism Awards
There's less than a week left to enter the 2024 Cumbria Tourism Awards! With 16 categories available, it’s your chance to showcase your businesses and boost your PR presence as part of this year’s high-profile 50th anniversary event in July. What’s more, you’ll receive valuable feedback about your business to help you grow for the future.
Entries close on 5pm on Friday 1 March
*Enter* [
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Messages from Cumbria Tourism
Cumbria Tourism
*Celebrating 50 Years of Cumbria Tourism*
Look out for the latest Cumbria Tourism (CT) 50th anniversary news coming soon. In the meantime, learn more about CT’s *charitable fund* [
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*Cumbria Tourism Marketing Update - March*
CT’s Winter Campaign continues to promote Cumbria as a visitor destination. Since the start of October, CT have had a reach of 2.6 million on social media alone; alongside some fantastic media coverage, and high profile marketing activity.
Our final Winter Campaign marketing theme for March is Outdoors & Adventure. If you have any photography or news to share on this theme, email campaigns@cumbriatourism.org.
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*Cumbria in the Media*
CT have been busy coordinating high profile media coverage for our county, including features from influencers like GetLostMCR [
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] and national outlets like the BBC and The Daily Mail [
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CT are also collaborating with Visit Britain to arrange influencer trips to highlight our region to an international market.
Upcoming Events and Training
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Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
*Developing Business Continuity Plans *
Wednesday 6 March, 9.30am to 4.30pm
£140 +VAT members / £175 + VAT non-members The Melbreak Hotel, Workington This full day workshop is a comprehensive exploration of business continuity strategies. Participants delve into crafting robust continuity plans, understanding stakeholder involvement, mastering advanced risk management techniques, and engaging in a hands-on workshop to draft their continuity plan.
*Book here* [
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*International Women’s Day*
Friday 8 March, 9am – 4.30pm
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their International Women’s Day event again this year at North Lakes Hotel & Spa. Join for a packed day of workshops followed by a networking lunch and a panel discussion!
*Book here* [
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*Managing Growth as an SME, a case study in successful explosive growth with Delkia*
Thursday 21 March, 12pm – 12.30pm
*Book here* [
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Cumbria Tourism
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*‘Ask the Experts’ sessions*
It’s almost time for this year’s *Lakes Hospitality Trade Show [
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*Planning for the Future - Ask the Experts Session*
Wednesday 28 February, 11am – 11.55am Plan for the future with speakers from Napthens and Reward Finance Group. Each will speak for 5 mins which will be followed by a 40-minute networking and Q&A session.
*Book here* [
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*Digital Skills & Readiness - Ask the Experts Session*
Wednesday 28 February, 12pm - 1pm Hear from speakers from TryBooking, TouchStay, SuperControl and Creatomatic as they discuss subjects around Digital Skills & Readiness. Each will speak for 5 mins which will be followed by a 40-minute networking and Q&A session.
*Book here* [
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*Sustainability - Ask the Experts Session*
Wednesday 28 February, 1.05pm - 2pm Join us as we hear from GoLowCarbon, Lloyds EV and Cumbria Tourism as they speak on different topics around sustainability. Each will speak for 5 mins which will be followed by a 40-minute networking and Q&A session.
*Book here* [
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*Attendance Management Workshop - Realise HR*
Thursday 28 March 10am - 12pm, online
Join this 2-hour workshop to gain valuable insights and practical skills in effectively managing attendance within your organisation.
Whether you’re an HR Professional, manager or business owner this course is designed to equip you with the tools needed to optimise attendance tracking, enhance employee engagement, and foster a culture of accountability.
*Book here* [
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*Performance Management Workshop – Realise HR*
Thursday 27 June 10am - 12pm, online
For those responsible for managing people.
This workshop is essential for managers to ensure a fair, transparent and effective performance evaluation process within your organisation and help you overcome any worries you may have when it comes to managing your people and what can sometimes feel like a daunting process when faced with those uncomfortable conversations.
*Book here* [
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Department for Business and Trade
Business and trade
*Selling to the States: Insights from the US Trade Envoy*
Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10am - 12.30pm, Daresbury
Businesses from across the North-West are invited to hear from the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the US, the Rt Hon Sir Conor Burns MP.
Whether you are currently selling to the US or looking to enter the market for the first time, this insightful session will provide a detailed overview of existing opportunities.
*Book here* [
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*Australia and New Zealand Roadshow*
Wednesday 13 March 2024, Lancashire Cricket Ground, Old Trafford
Do you want to know more about how to do business in Australia and New Zealand? Are you keen to understand how the Free Trade Agreements can support your business aspirations in those countries?
Join for this exciting roadshow and find out more about key commercial opportunities for your business.
*Book here* [
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FSB
*Empower Your Business: DWP's Guide to Support for Businesses and Self-Employed*
*Thursday 29 February, 10am - 11am*
Join us at this webinar to find out about the broad range of support available for your business from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
*Book here* [
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*The AI Advantage: Transforming your Small Business with the Power of AI*
Tuesday 5 March, 11am - 12pm
*Book here* [
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*Health, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses*
Wednesday 20 March, 4.30pm - 5.45pm
*Book here* [
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