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Opportunities for Farmers and Producers
Are you involved in producing/manufacturing food and drink in Caerphilly? Yes 🙂 Then check out the following Opportunities for producers / manufacturers of food and drink in Caerphilly Food Business Workshop and networking Event The Rural Development team in Caerphilly CBC have been working with RDP teams from other Local Authorities, Farmers Union Wales and Cywain to offer a Food Business Workshop and networking event covering; Routes to market, Social Media, and a Local Produce success story If you are a farmer, small producer, market stall holder or someone starting on a food venture check out the Invitation – 23/24 Feb 2016 for more details, call Kevin Eadon-Davies on 01443 838632 or email localfood@menterabusnes.co.uk to book a place. To make it as flexible as possible, the same workshop will run over two days at different locations both from 9.30-2pm (there’s even a local food buffet included). Tuesday 23rd February, Margam Park, Port Talbot and Wednesday 24th February at Big Pit, Blaenafon. Cwm a Mynydd Food and Drink Network The Cwm a Mynydd Rural Development Programme host a Food and Drink Network that runs throughout the year and we are currently looking for your thoughts and views as farmers, producers and makers of food and drink. We’d be grateful if you could answer the few questions on this link – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/928X3S8 Local Markets Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent are home to a growing number of local produce markets that are actively looking for food and drink makers to attend and sell their goods. If you are a small producer and would like to…
Traders – Apply now! For your pitch at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s events
Traders – we would like to inform you about the possibility of having a pitch at some of our 2016 events. Please note that the deadline for applications to be received into the event office is Friday 12th February 2016, however please be aware that the allocation of spaces will not wait until this date, they will be issued as indicated previously. Applications are still welcome after this date and will be added to the reserve list if all spaces are already filled. Caerphilly County Borough businesses will be given priority, where possible, up until Friday 12th February only. After this date all applications are dealt with as and when they arrive into the office. Upon receipt of your application form, you will be notified of your success in being granted a stall in writing as soon as possible; verbal requests for stalls will not be considered. Application Forms are only accepted via post – Emailed application forms will not be accepted. Please post to:- Events Team, Tredomen Business & Technology Centre, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 7FN We have a varied programme of events whereby pitches can be applied for as detailed below: EVENT DATE & TIME LOCATION APPROX FOOTFALL EVENT OFFICER APPLICATION FORM Bargoed Spring Fair Saturday 9th April 10am – 4pm Hanbury Square, Bargoed, CF81 8QT (Town Centre) 2,000 Sarah Kate Ackerman 01443 866234 Download Caerphilly Food Festival Saturday 7th May 10am – 5pm Cardiff Road & Twyn Car Park, Caerphilly, CF83 1JL (Town Centre) 8,500 Stacy Francis 01443 866390 Download Caerphilly 10k Sunday 19th June…
Holocaust Memorial Day 2016
Caerphilly Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with an exhibition of poignant artwork and poetry from local school pupils and artist David Garner, in the heart of Blackwood Town Centre opening on Monday 25 January. The owner of a vacant shop in The Market Place Blackwood, opposite Peacocks, has kindly loaned the premises to the council to be transformed into an art exhibition from 25 and 30 January. The exhibition will comprise of work from pupils from Cwmcarn High School, Blackwood Comprehensive School and Risca Community Comprehensive School, together with Garner’s artwork B for Defiance, an exact replica of the sign at Auschwitz. A special event will take place at 11am on Wednesday 27 January to officially mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the international day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust and other genocides. The day will honour the survivors and remember those who have lost their lives. It will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the way we live our lives today. Artist David Garner said, “Sadly, one thing that we’ve learnt is that we seldom learn from history. But we won’t learn from history if we forget the Holocaust. It is not only important to remember, but to educate, create dialogue and be aware that fascist views and behaviour are ever present.” Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, Cllr. Keith Reynolds, said: “This is the second year we have hosted a community event to commemorate this important national day of remembrance. The pupils have been hard at work creating some moving pieces for the interactive exhibition under…
Spring Season at Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Throughout the Spring Blackwood Miners’ Institute are playing host to an amazing selection of comedies, dramas, music and dance shows that the whole family are sure to enjoy! For Spring & Autumn Watch fans, presenter Iolo Williams will be arriving at BMI on Wednesday 3 February to take you on a tour of his Welsh homeland from mountain tops to seashore. Comedy enthusiasts should prepare to be spoilt for choice throughout the month of February when ‘Stute Comedy Nights return on the first Friday of every month between February and May which will feature three top comedians touring the UK circuit. On February 6th the brilliant Mike Doyle comes to town to perform his best show yet – that’s earned him the title ‘UK’s best all round entertainer’ by the Western Mail. BMI will also be welcoming Lewis Schaffer straight from New York for his pay-what-you-want free show on February 19th. It’s not just about comedy in February; there are also family friendly performances such as The Tap Dancing Mermaid on February 18th – a story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who the moon has been watching at night. Come the 24th of February the stage will be transformed into a multi-sensory spectacle for the exhilarating experience of Shine, a show that sends young imaginations wild with a performance suitable for young children and their grown-ups! If music is more your thing don’t miss Andy Fairweather Low, the lead singer of 60s pop band Amen Corner, & The Low Riders who will be performing at the ‘stute on Saturday the…
New Year – why not take on the Caerphilly 10k challenge?
Residents looking for a New Year challenge should look no further than the Caerphilly 10k – with over 200 people already having signed up to take on the ever popular annual event. The Caerphilly 10k returns on Sunday 19th June – and entry prices are frozen until 31st January! The event, which is the third most popular 10k event in Wales, just behind Cardiff and Swansea, attracted close to 2,000 participants last year, and leads participants in and around Caerphilly town centre – passing local landmarks including the Tommy Cooper statue along the way and offering great views of the wonderful castle. Also returning is the Caerphilly 2k run, offering younger runners a chance to get involved in this timed event. Participants must be at least 8 on the day of the event in order to participate. Entry fees are £16.50 for unaffiliated entrants, £14.50 for affiliated/Welsh Athletics entrants, £14.50 for concessions (over 60’s and wheelchair users) and £6.50 for 2k runners. All fees include booking fee and transaction charges. Cllr Nigel George said, “The Caerphilly 10k continues to be one of our most popular events, and has grown substantially in popularity since the inaugural event in 2013. It is an event which attracts people from right across the country to participate and really helps to showcase all that Caerphilly has to offer to people from far and wide. It was wonderful to see so many people taking on the challenge last year, and whether participants have the aim of putting in a good time, raising money for good causes…
Start-Up Saturday – Free help for new businesses from HMRC
Following the previous successful Start-up Saturdays, HMRC’s education team will be running them on a bi-monthly basis. We will include information on topical areas for new businesses. Our next event will be on Saturday April 12 when we will be running the webinars below. Use the links to register and you will receive a confirmation email. Self-Employment and HMRC – what you need to know. 10am to 11am Saturday 12 April 2014 This session concentrates on the information sole traders or partnerships need when they start. It covers Registration, National Insurance, Self-Assessment and Record Keeping. Self-Employment & HMRC – What You Need To Know Company Directors – your responsibilities to HMRC 12pm to 1pm Saturday 12 April 2014 This is aimed at those businesses considering setting up as limited companies. It provides the basics on incorporation and registration with Companies House and HMRC. It also looks at when you need to be an employer, and the timetable for Corporation Tax Online. Company Directors – Your Responsibilities to HMRC   Business Expenses for the self-employed 2pm to 3pm Saturday 12 April 2014 Every sole trader or partnership wants to know which day-to-day expenses they are able to claim for tax relief. They also need to start keeping records of these as soon as the business starts. This webinar provides an overview of the most common expenses including motoring costs.  Business Expenses For The Self-Employed   Cash Basis & Simplified Expenses 4pm to 5pm Saturday 12 April 2014 From April 2013 HMRC introduced two new Simpler…
Local Businesses – be part of the Caerphilly 10k
As you may be aware we are hosting Caerphilly’s first ever 10k which will be taking place on Sunday 23rd June. As the organisers Caerphilly Council’s Business Enterprise Support Team and Sports Development Team are very excited about the event and want to ensure that it is one to remember for the participants. We would like to make Caerphilly 10k an annual event and therefore want runners to remember the great day they had by taking part in a fantastic road run through the streets of Caerphilly, as well as remembering the gifts received after the run. We are approaching local businesses to see if they would like to be part of the event by entering a team into the race but also on this occasion we would like to gauge interest in providing products for the goodie bags. Do you have an product that you feel would be suitable to be included in the goodie bag? We will require approximately 1,200 of the products and we will need them by 10th June to ensure all bags can be packed ready for the event. If you feel that you can get involved by offering a product for the goodie bag please contact events@caerphilly.gov.uk by Friday 31st May. In return we will ensure your logo is added to the website and we will gladly erect a banner on the event site for you. Don’t forget if you would like to enter a team you can do this by visiting www.caerphilly.gov.uk/10k Thank you for your time.
Feast your eyes on the Caerphilly Food Festival Website
The Caerphilly Food Festival is going at it alone in 2013 for its second year in existence. Following the overwhelming success of 2012, with the food festival coinciding with the Olympic Torch Relay event this years food festival, which is part funded by the Welsh Government, will fill the streets with delicious smells and wonderful sights. To help you get the most from the festival the food festival website is now live to give you up to date information on what is taking place at the event. Continuously being updated, the website covers the vast array of activities and events that will be taking place on the day, from cooking demonstrations, craft workshops and musical performances. The website will also have all the travel and access information to ensure everyone can arrange their day for maximum enjoyment. The Food Festival which will take place on 4th May has a special guest in the form of a celebrity chef. If you fancy having an autograph off or picture taken with Jean Christophe Novelli then Caerphilly is the place to be! Jean will be carrying out cookery demonstrations, book signing and autograph sessions throughout the day. Visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/foodfestival to view full details about the event. Cllr Ken James, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Sustainable Development said, “The Caerphilly Food Festival is great day out for the whole family and to get the most out of it I recommend everyone heads to the website so they can ensure they don’t miss out on anything on the day and plan a stress free journey to and from…
Accountancy for Creative Industries Course
Location: Welsh ICE, Caerphilly Date: April 18, 26 & May 2, 3 – 2013 Time: 09:30 Cost: A confirmed place on this course requires a contribution of £50 towards training cost* This course is for anyone who is expecting to manage financial resources, interpret financial data and interact with accountants. It demystifies the language of the accountant and provides an understanding of accounts including financial statements and budgets. You will study * The terminology of the accountant * The basic principles of accounting * Financial statements and their elements * Simple accounts preparation * Analysis and interpretation of financial statements using key ratios and other methods * Key budgets and budget preparation * Analysis of actual vs budget and the major causes of differences * Performance measurement * Regulatory and legal burdens By the end of the course you will be knowledgable in: Accountancy terminology and principles The preparation and presentation of financial and management accounting information and the use of this information for corporate decision-making purposes The issues that affect financial statements and budgets The use of financial statement analysis in various decision-making contexts The regulatory burdens of small vs large organisations in areas such as taxation, company law, audit, corporate governance and ethics The importance of financial management skills for all types of organisations and common sources of finance Conduct research and demonstrate critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. Be able to express complex financial ideas fluently and comprehensively at a strategic level, and develop arguments. Tutor Wyn Innes is an experienced businessman, who has worked in the…