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Shaping the Connected Digital Economy Catapult to support digital SMEs

Shaping the Connected Digital Economy Catapult to support digital SMEs

Sheffield is hosting the fourth development workshop to help shape the Connected Digital Economy Catapult. If you are a digital or creative SME and wish to influence the shape and focus of the centre to benefit SMEs this workshop is specifically designed to delve into and debate the type .... Read more.

Help support 'Bring a Bag' day campaign for Autism Plus

Help support 'Bring a Bag' day campaign for Autism Plus

Autism Plus, a charity working across the North of England supporting individuals who have autism, learning disabilities and mental health conditions, invite you to take part in their ‘Bring a Bag’ campaign to help replenish their charity shop stocks around the area. They are .... Read more.

Work experience - grow and develop your business

Work experience - grow and develop your business

The University of Sheffield would like to invite employers across South Yorkshire to attend our ‘Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) Award Ceremony & Information Day’, on Thursday 31st May 2012 11:15am-2pm at the Student Union in Gallery Room 4, Students Union, Western Bank. .... Read more.

Wedding fayre hails official opening of historic stately home

Wedding fayre hails official opening of historic stately home

Doncaster’s unique stately home wedding and events venue, Rossington Hall, will officially open its doors on Sunday 27th May with a fabulous wedding fayre, 11am to 3pm. From bridal shops, to ideas for stag party and hen night celebrations – and everything in between – th.... Read more.

Taste of educational opportunities at Dearne Valley College

Taste of educational opportunities at Dearne Valley College

Year 10 pupils from Rawmarsh Community School, Rotherham, have taken part in a sports taster day at Dearne Valley College (DVC).The BTEC First Diploma in Sport Group spent an afternoon at the Wath-based College as part of DVC’s School Liaison Service, which is committed to worki.... Read more.

Football winners at Dearne Valley College

Football winners at Dearne Valley College

Through hard work and dedication, the men’s Football Academy 2nd team from Dearne Valley College (DVC) completed their season by winning the British College Sport Yorkshire and Humberside West Division 2A. The title came at the hands of Greenhead College, with goals from Danny K.... Read more.

Local MP officially opens Job Zone at Dearne Valley College

Local MP officially opens Job Zone at Dearne Valley College

John Healey, MP for Wentworth and Dearne, officially opened Dearne Valley College’s (DVC) new Job Zone initiative.Based at the Manvers Campus, the new service in conjunction with Job Centre Plus (JCP) is primarily available to DVC students to find out about progression opportuni.... Read more.

SOUTH YORKSHIRE HOTEL PROMOTES CUTTING-EDGE BUSINESS PRACTICE

SOUTH YORKSHIRE HOTEL PROMOTES CUTTING-EDGE BUSINESS PRACTICE

The Earl of Doncaster Hotel celebrates ten years in Investors in People The Earl of Doncaster Hotel has achieved ten years in Investors in People, the business improvement standard that is administered by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. The Earl of D.... Read more.

Cleaner quotes required for Doncaster Chamber contract

Cleaner quotes required for Doncaster Chamber contract

Doncaster Chamber are looking to obtain quotes for cleaning their office space at Doncaster Business Innovation Centre. It is anticipated that this will fall under the procurement limit of £1000 per annum.  Interested parties should provide a quote for the following require.... Read more.

Students prepared for the world of work

Students prepared for the world of work

Students from Dearne Valley College (DVC) have been prepared for entering the world of work thanks to a week of advice and guidance.The Wath-based College hosted Employability and Careers Week to ensure its students are prepared for what is expected of them when applying for jobs..... Read more.

Dearne Valley College boosts blood stocks

Dearne Valley College boosts blood stocks

Dearne Valley College (DVC) is helping to boost blood stock levels in the region by inviting the National Blood Service onto its premises.The National Blood Service Bloodmobile will be at the Manvers Campus on Thursday 24 May 2012 between 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.00pm for peopl.... Read more.

European Golf Tour could tee up in Doncaster

European Golf Tour could tee up in Doncaster

The European Golf Tour is considering a site at Rossington Hall in Doncaster as a potential location for a new tournament golf destination.The council backed scheme which is being pulled together by a consortium of local land owners could see the site transformed into a world class go.... Read more.

The sky’s the limit for Doncaster solicitors

The sky’s the limit for Doncaster solicitors

 local law firm has been shortlisted in two categories of a national award. Doncaster based Atherton Godfrey has been nominated in both Best Recruiter and Best Trainer categories of the prestigious legal awards organised by online training and recruitment specialists LawCareers.N.... Read more.

Customer Service - ‘The’ face behind Frenchgate

Customer Service - ‘The’ face behind Frenchgate

The key to a successful business and to make sure customers return is through value for money, quality and the key component for the before, during and after sales; customer service. Customer service is vital for any business, if a company can’t help somebody then that person is lef.... Read more.

Taylor Bracewell appoint new managing partner

Taylor Bracewell appoint new managing partner

Doncaster legal practice Taylor Bracewell is pleased to announce that Sharon Beck has taken over the position of managing partner from Mark Beresford, and will now be at the forefront of the business, managing all issues, including strategy and marketing, into the next stage of the firm’s d.... Read more.

Crown Hotel saddling up to host St Leger preview event

Crown Hotel saddling up to host St Leger preview event

The four star Crown hotel in Bawtry is planning ahead of Doncaster’s most prestigious Racing event of the calendar – The St Leger, by announcing a preview dinner is to be held at the hotel on 11th September – just before the start of the racing.The evening which will.... Read more.

Doncaster’s new public square honours rail engineering legend

Doncaster’s new public square honours rail engineering legend

Doncaster has honoured the legendary locomotive engineer Sir Nigel Gresley by naming its new civic square after the man who designed and oversaw the creation of world famous locomotives like the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman in the town.Mayor of Doncaster, Peter Davies, said: &ldquo.... Read more.

Great sponsorship opportunities available with Doncaster Knights!

Great sponsorship opportunities available with Doncaster Knights!

There are various sponsorship opportunities now available with local rugby giants Doncaster Knights.From sponsorship of matches and/or players, to stadium advertising and mascot sponsorship, there are various ways for you to promote your business alongside a well-known and successful .... Read more.

Doncaster’s new public square honours rail engineering legend

Doncaster’s new public square honours rail engineering legend

Doncaster has honoured the legendary locomotive engineer Sir Nigel Gresley by naming its new civic square after the man who designed and oversaw the creation of world famous locomotives like the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman in the town.Mayor of Doncaster, Peter Davies, said: &ldquo.... Read more.

Learning for all at Dearne Valley College

Learning for all at Dearne Valley College

Dearne Valley College (DVC) is opening its doors to prospective students during Adult Learners’ Week.Visitors will have the chance to look around the college at the excellent facilities on Tuesday 15 May 2012 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm in the sports hall of DVC Sports at the Manvers .... Read more.

Stay in the UK for a Summer of Fun!

Stay in the UK for a Summer of Fun!

As the country embraces ‘staycation’ fever our UK venues and attractions are ensuring there is something for everyone! Hodsock Priory, located near Blyth, on the border of North Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire is this year hosting a programme of summer events which encompa.... Read more.

Castle Park – Diamond Jubilee event

Castle Park – Diamond Jubilee event

Castle Park are holding a free Diamond Jubilee Celebration event on Monday 4 June. The fun kicks off at 4pm with ‘Picnic in the park’ and ‘Street party on the stadium’ followed by an ABBA tribute. Then the Queen’s Party in the park concert will b e screened l.... Read more.