BUSINESS REPORT
VOLUNTEERING WITH SCHOOLS
According to a recent survey by The Careers and Enterprise Company, 74% of teachers say employability skills are now the most important way to improve pupils’ career prospects. With 49% also fearing a lack of jobs for young people and damage to their career prospects as result of the pandemic. In response to Covid-19,
SEMLEP now need to ensure the continued development of the talent pipeline in schools and colleges through employer engagement, ensuring local young people have the skills, attitudes and behaviours sought by employers. SEMLEP are encouraging
Chamber members to consider becoming enterprise advisers. enterprise advisers volunteer with schools to help them plan the best careers programmes by offering strategic guidance. Greg Kirkman, managing
director of Ensafe Consultants, joined SEMLEP’s Enterprise Adviser Network after reflecting on his own children’s routes into employment: He said: “There are bright, willing, able and engaged young people out there that want to find out more about local careers. It’s down to us as business leaders to inspire them.” SEMLEP’s Enterprise
Adviser Network is currently made up of 98 local business leaders from across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Luton.
Visit:
www.semlep.com/ growing-talent
THEATRE COMPANY MOVES INTO ABBEY
Warts and All Theatre, a leading cutting-edge theatre company that enables everyone to speak their truth, has been unveiled as Delapré Abbey’s new resident theatre company. Over a three-year period, Warts and
All Theatre will create dynamic programmes that will unite young people from all walks of life. Together they will perform, direct and engage in life-changing extraordinary theatre; loud productions on the Abbey’s lawns, thought-provoking young actor workshops, not-your-average holiday programmes, and energetic activities for older generations and young families. As part of its residency, from September, Warts and
‘WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO
Richard Clinton, chief executive of Delapré Abbey, said: “We are very excited to announce this partnership, which signifies and symbolises our vision for the Abbey – to serve our communities by providing accessible and relevant culture and heritage for all.” Christopher Elmer-Gorry, artistic
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director and CEO of Warts and All Theatre, added: “Warts and All Theatre is all about making
extraordinary theatre in unexpected
places with everyone.” Delapré Abbey has recently been part restored with support from Northampton Borough Council, devoted volunteers, and a
All Theatre will also move into offices tucked inside the 12th Century Northampton abbey.
£3.65m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Visit:
delapreabbey.org
SINGING IN REMEMBRANCE
On 31 July, John Griff, Kevin Rogers, Hannah Brady and the team from All Things Business, gathered to film a short medley of wartime songs to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Preparing for a VE Day 2020
programme, local broadcaster John Griff spoke to World War II navy veteran, Geoff. When John asked Geoff what it was like returning home after VJ Day, Geoff recalled that nobody welcomed the forgotten army. In light of this, John reached out
to fellow Chamber members to discuss a way of remembering those like Geoff who fought for us in Japan. After an initial conversation with Kevin Rogers, Chairman of Wilson Browne solicitors and president of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, the duo decided to put a call in to Hannah
Brady, vice president of the Next Generation Chamber, and Ben Thomas at All Things Business. The team put their heads together and decided to record a medley of songs from the era. The team also raised money for Help for Heroes through their efforts.
Kevin Rogers said: “We hope
people enjoy the video. We would love to make Help for Heroes proud of Northamptonshire businesses.”
To watch the video and donate visit:
www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/ww2medley
FRANKLINS TRAINEE FULLY QUALIFIES
Franklins Solicitors LLP are pleased to announce that Rebekah Hobbs (pictured) has qualified as a solicitor, following the completion of her training contract with the firm. Rebekah joined Franklins as a Paralegal in 2017, after having
attained her Law Degree at Nottingham Trent University. Rebekah also completed her LPC LLM while undertaking her training contact. Rebekah has obtained a huge amount of experience during her training contract with the firm having undertaken seats in Corporate Services and Commercial Services. As a qualified solicitor Rebekah has accepted a permanent role within the firm’s business services team, based at the Milton Keynes office. “Undertaking my training contract with Franklins over the
past two years has given me the opportunity to develop a range of commercial law experience. Working closely with the corporate and commercial partners has allowed me to gain an insightful understanding of the law which will enable me to grow as a newly qualified
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solicitor. I am very much looking for to furthering my career with the firm.” Helen Taylor TEP, training principal and partner at Franklins Solicitors LLP
says “We believe in developing our staff to fulfil their potential for their own benefit as well as ours. Our training programme has been developed over a number of years and we see it as an investment well made. Despite all the current challenges, we have been able to grow our business services division offering a range of corporate and commercial services and we are delighted that Rebekah has chosen to accept a permanent position within the firm. We are confident she will have an amazing career with us and warmly welcome her to the team.” Franklins’ partner and head of business services Andrea
Smith praised Rebekah, saying: “Rebekah has a strong and diligent work ethic and always ensures that the interests of the client are central to the advice being given. The firm is very excited about Rebekah’s future at Franklins and she will be a great addition to the corporate and commercial tam.”
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