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DAVID AT FIRST COHORT INTERNATIONAL ANSWERS A QUESTION

A recent question was asked of us regarding substance misuse testing at work and the legality of it.  So here is David with the answer.  Click here to see the video....

PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING CASSANDRA McGILL TO THE BOWE DIGITAL TEAM AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE!

Cassandra, who has more than 25 years’ experience in business development and account management, will be responsible for building relationships with existing customers and new clients, and so much more.We are also delighted to announce that we have moved to Silverlink Business Park.  We have been looking for the right space for Bowe Digital for a short-while and the two-storey space offers the perfect space for our growing team. Bowe Digital is a trusted IT solutions partner for your bus...

HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS

HM Revenue and Customs has used new powers today to publicly name directors of tax avoidance promoting companies, with customers being warned to leave the firms’ schemes or risk large tax bills. Read more here. HMRC has proposed a massive expansion of the data it collects from taxpayers. Is this data grab justified, and how will it affect those businesses and individuals?  The consultation: 'Improving the data HMRC collects from its customers', covers six areas where HMRC says that collec...

HAVE YOU SEEN MY NEW CALENDAR FOR 2023 - A MOMENT IN TIME?

Available to buy on my website.Phil, Phil Benton Photography...

BACK TO SCHOOL THIS WEEK?

The headmaster in our 1900s Pit Village school is looking forward to welcoming you back!  We hope you've been practising your three Rs.Did you know that the school in The 1900s Pit Village came from East Stanley, a couple of miles from the museum, and originally opened in 1892?  Reading, writing and arithmetic were the basis of elementary teaching back then.  The school leaving age was 12 and attendance was compulsory, although attendance could be affected by girls staying at home...

OUR NEW BRAZILIAN BEAN!

Our Miners’ Gala coffee is always a single origin bean from Brazil, but occasionally we can’t get a hold of the same bean; thus we are welcoming a new Brazilian bean to our Heritage Range, but fear not, for those of you who love out Miners’ Gala, our new Brazilian bean has a similar flavour profile.  It is still a wonderful medium-light roast showcasing a well-rounded pleasant sweetness which will appeal to most people. Flavour notes: Brown Sugar - Maple Syrup - Creamy.Fazenda Bela Vi...

TRY AN ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY THIS YEAR

Sorry for mentioning Christmas so early, but I'm already taking bookings for this year's Christmas craft workshops!Craft workshops are a fun alternative to the Christmas office party. Learn a new skill, make some lovely Christmas decorations, and enjoy some festive nibbles too.Either decorate a ceramic bauble or learn the skill of lino printing and print up some Christmas crackers. Learn more about the workshops and book over on my website.I look forward to welcoming you on a workshop soon!Carri...

CONSETT ROTARY GOLF COMPETITION

Thank you for supporting Consett Rotary Golf Competition.  Let's hope we make lots of money for Local Charities.  Consett Rotary aims to make a positive difference in our community.  We give our time; we use grant funding to set up projects and we have money raising events.On Monday 17th October 7.00pm enjoy a full Cantonese banquet at the award-winning Pavilion restaurant in Iveston at the unbeatable one-off price of £34.  Includes the legendary duck!Bring your family, frie...

KEY BUSINESS DATES YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF

As the #CostOfTradingCrisis affects businesses up and down the country, it's important that you know what is happening and when! So, we've pulled together all the key dates until the end of the financial year for you to keep in mind. An important one will be on the 23rd September, as it's expected that Britain's new finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng will deliver an emergency budget to share details on more support for households and businesses! We'll cover w...

UNREHEARSED FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE BISCUITS!

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JOANNE ROWLAND ON THE RADIO!

Hello folks!I found myself on the radio the other morning...If you click on the image you can hear the programme and I’m on about 30 minutes in.Joanne, Joanne Rowland Art...

AROUND 90% OF SEROTONIN, THE FEEL GOOD HORMONE, IS PRODUCED IN THE GUT BY THE MICROBIOME

Around 90% of serotonin, the feel good hormone, is produced in the gut by the microbiome. I suffered from PTSD for decades, within months of supplementing with products that help optimise gut health my mental health massively improved, in fact I could feel the affects within weeks, presently and for the last 3 years I have been in the best place ever. Managing my mental health had a HUGE knock on effect, I slept better, therefore I woke more energised, which created more get up and go so I could...

JAN COOK WILLS AND TRUSTS ARE NOW FULLY-FLEDGED INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BEST BEST FOUNDATION

I am proud to announce that Jan Cook Wills and Trusts are now fully-fledged Independent Members of the BEST Foundation. The Best foundation is a non-profit organisation acting as a professional membership body for modern, forward-thinking Estate Planning professionals and firms.  We will provide additional information over the coming weeks as to the benefits this will provide for our clients. Jan, Jan Cook Wills & Trusts...

BOOK STERILISER IN JAPAN!

In Japan, the corona measures are still continuing.  The unspoken rule is to wear a mask when you go out.  There were disinfectants everywhere, and the library even has a "book steriliser"!Noriko Matsubara, Noriko Art...

DID YOU TAKE PART IN THE TIME TO THRIVE CHALLENGE?

Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi hosted a free 5-day event to a huge virtual audience of over 599k people around the world via Zoom, Facebook and YouTube.World-class inspirational and transformational speakers included Lisa Nichols and Brendon Burchard, to name but a few . . . One of the highlight was an interview with Matthew McConaughey talking about his book Greenlights which is about being kind to our future self - has anyone read it yet?  From Matthew's conversation I created this one-pa...

NEED SUPPORT & TRAINING FOR BOOK KEEPING & PAYROLL?

If you'd like to look after your own bookkeeping and payroll we can provide you with support and training.We also offer a user-friendly online accounts system called Xero of which we are a Certified Partner.To find out more please click here or on Sharron's picture below.Sharron, Westwood Accountancy...

WELL DONE HOLLY!

Can we say a huge thank you to Holly Taylor for her work with us over this last year.  She has been amazing - and has done everything that has been asked of her and more!  We wish her every success in her final year at university.  If she does as well as she has this year, she has a very bright future ahead. Christine & Peter, Building Self-belief...

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE BIGGEST DEVELOPMENT IN BEAMISH'S HISTORY?

Our Remaking Beamish project is bringing a new 1950s era to the museum, as well as expanding our Georgian area, and this is your chance to get involved as we look to recruit for the following roles:Keeper of Social History (Maternity Cover) (£27,190 per annum) - Closes Thursday 8th September 2022.  We are looking for an individual who will oversee the daily visitor engagement within the 1900s Town, 1950s Town and Colliery Village, ensuring that visitors interact with diverse stories f...

DURHAM COFFEE - EL SALVADOR LIMITED EDITION COFFEE

After celebrating our second birthday the other month we’re excited to bring you our next bit of news which is the launch of our new limited edition bean - a beautiful single origin bean from El Salvador with a cupping score of 85.25.  This beautiful bean showcases some delicious fruity apple and plum flavours as well as a subtle toffee sweetness.  It’s a natural processed red bourbon bean from Finca Santa Petrona, one of the farms owned by family run Café Tuxpal. The land has bee...

LEARN THE ART OF DRAWING CELTIC KNOTS

With the exhibition of the Lindisfarne Gospels coming up at the Laing this autumn, I've been busy lately teaching people how to draw their own Celtic knots. If you would like to learn the art of drawing Celtic knots yourself, I conduct the lessons one-to-one and online, so it's really easy to learn from the comfort of your own home.  You can also buy a class as a gift for someone who is interested in this art-form. Find out more over on the 'Online Workshops' page of my website by clicking ...

CONSETT ROTARY GOLF DAY ON 16th SEPTEMBER

Each year Consett Rotary holds a Golf Competition at Consett Golf Club.  It’s aim is to raise monies for Local Charities.Each hole is sponsored and includes an advertising plaque with all artwork done by us.  This will be seen by all players and supporters.  Lots of people!I am selling holes for £30 which are cheap at half the price!  These are very popular so please get yours now by emailing me at estellespring@aol.com.Estelle, Rotary Club of Consett...

BE PAPER WISE WITH ROBSON PRINT!

Have you all heard about the amazing new machine that can remove the ink from printed paper so your A4 sheets of office paper can be reused for up to 10 times?  Allegedly this is an environmental benefit saving paper...  Can you imagine the carbon footprint of producing these machines, the energy costs to run them and the chemicals they must use?Far better to check out some of the environmentally friendly, socially responsible paper produced from waste material.Here at Robson Print we ...

DARLINGTON ECONOMIC CAMPUS IS THE NEW HOME OF THE NORTH EAST EXPORT TEAM!

In discussion: North East export team becomes a part of the Department for International Trade.Julie Underwood is Head of Delivery for the North East Export Team, which supports North East businesses throughout their exporting journey.The team has recently become a part of the Department of International Trade and relocated to Darlington Economic Campus.  Julie explains why this change has happened and the impact it will have on support for businesses in the region.You and your team have no...

WILLOW BURN HOSPICE

Are you a carer in North Durham?  Do you need a break from time-to-time?  Take a break with Willow Burn Hospice.  If you live in North Durham with caring responsibilities for a relative or friend, but from time-to-time need to attend appointments, go shopping or you have an ad-hoc need for care.  Our free service can help.Find out more about how our new support for carers service can support you and your loved ones here....

DO YOU HAVE A TRUST IN PLACE AS PART OF YOUR ESTATE PLANNING?

If so are you aware that from 1 September 2022 you may be required to register the trust with HMRC under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017? I will be contacting all my own clients over the next few weeks to discuss this process but if you would like to chat through your own situation then please get in touch. We can help you with the registration.  Further information can be found on my latest blog post accessed by clicking on the image or here...