PRIME MINISTER SETS OUT ROADMAP TO CAUTIOUSLY EASE LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS
PM Boris Johnson has announced the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England.Government publishes four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more normal way of lifeEach step to be assessed against four tests before restrictions ease, starting with the return of schools on 8 MarchPM is clear that the decision on each stage will be based on data not dates, and government will move cautiously to keep infection rates under con...
February 26, 2021KNITSLEY FARM SHOP
We don't suppose it's a question many people have thought about but just how do you trim a bull's toenails?The answer is a fascinating bit of machinery and a brave man!...
February 23, 2021FREE COMPUTER HEALTH CHECK FOR KEYWORKERS FROM CENTURION COMPUTERS
Free computer health check for keyworkers from Centurion ComputersComputers - we want to ensure that your computer and operating system can fully benefit you during these uncertain times, whether that be if you are working from home, or supporting home learning for your children. If your role falls under one of the identified key worker roles on the Government website, please do get in touch with us for your free computer health check.Click here to book an appointment today!...
February 23, 2021SO HERE WE ARE IN 2021 AND BACK INTO LOCKDOWN!
So here we are in 2021 and back into lockdown. Lets hope it won't be too long before we are out again and all make it through safe and sound.The good news is we can still exercise outside. Walking is a great way of getting some gentle exercise, fresh air and if your lucky a beautiful view.After a very strange 2020, we are looking forward to a better 2021 and planning some fabulous new designs for the Perch ranges, after selling out of some lines and continuing with some old favourite...
February 23, 2021WE NEVER THOUGHT WE'D MISS WORKING FROM THE OFFICE THIS MUCH!
We never thought we’d miss working from the office this much - how about you?With social distancing restrictions at the forefront of our minds right now, the Visual Punch team have been extra careful when it comes to spending time in the office around others. This means that there’s been a LOT of working from home - and with it, the realities of juggling home life and a heavy workload! (We can report, it's just about as difficult as it sounds...) What’s more, we’ve had ...
February 23, 2021PETER JACKSON - LEGIONS OF THE MOON
Quintus Suetonius and his stepson Manius are frumentarii, the Roman Empire's secret police. Dispatched to Britannia on a mission whose purpose is concealed from them they they join forces with the formidable female spy Tita Amatia and find themselves embroiled in plot, counter-plot and assassination, unsure of either their allies or their enemies. They journey from bustling, cosmopolitan, civilised Londinium to the wild North - a hostile snowbound land. Besieged by an alliance of reb...
February 23, 2021WESTWOOD ACCOUNTANCY
Do you need to incorporate? How about registering with HMRC or Companies House for taxes like VAT and PAYE?If all of the above sounds like a headache, we can help you take care of this so you can concentrate on running your business.Sharron at Westwood Accountancy...
February 23, 20213 REASONS CONSTRUCTION FIRMS SHOULD CLAIM R&D TAX RELIEF
Despite the fact that there are over 250,000 SMEs within the construction industry in the UK alone, HMRC’s latest available figures show that only roughly 1% have claimed research and development (R&D) tax relief.Perhaps one of the main reasons so few construction firms claim R&D tax relief is they’re unaware of their eligibility.It’s time your construction firm explored its R&D eligibility. For a helping hand getting started, and expert advice on the application process, get in touc...
February 22, 2021ARE YOU A DEDICATED NURSE?
Are you a dedicated nurse with a passion for developing community services for people living with a life limiting illness? We are now recruiting for a Registered General Nurse (RGN) to retain responsibility and accountability for our Day Services, as well as to support the team in the Helen McArdle In-Patient Wing. If you think you could make a difference to the lives of people living in the Derwentside community, please contact us today: https://willow-burn.co.uk/careers-2/rgn/...
February 22, 2021BOWE DIGITAL - GONE PHISHING!
Don’t fall victim to phishing attacks Bowe Digital recently published an article on how to avoid becoming a victim of phishing attacks and we highly recommend it. Just click here to get redirected. Phishing is a form of cyber attack where attackers attempt to trick users into doing ‘the wrong thing’, such as clicking a bad link that will download malware, or direct you to a website which may look identical to the original website, but may harbour spyware or be designed to collect you...
February 22, 2021GILLIAN'S NEW TOP TIP
This weeks top tip from Gillian: Why smiling is good for you (and Gillian gets to sing on this one!).Click here to watch Gillian's video....
February 22, 2021IN NEED OF A LITTLE TREAT?
Want to surprise someone special?Just need cake to get through home schooling?Want a gift for someone's birthday? I have something for everything - please drop me a message. Just click here for more details....
February 19, 2021DURHAM HERITAGE RANGE GIFTBOXES
Christmas and the New Year are truly over but our Durham Heritage Range Giftboxes also make excellent birthday presents or thank you gifts! You can buy our coffees online or pop into our café @kaffeehaus_amadeus on weekends between 10am - 4pm. Please note: our Giftboxes aren't available for immediate purchase at the café as we pack them fresh to order and this takes some time.We are pleased to introduce you to our brand new Limited Edition Charity Coffee - a concept that gives back ...
February 19, 2021HAPPY BUSINESS BIRTHDAYS!
Happy business birthdays to JR Forbes Electrical and Westwood AccountancyHello, January 2021 and it’s Happy Birthday to us. We’re 17 this month and doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun!We always feel that our birthday month brings around a renewed focus and this couldn’t be more true for 2021. We’ve been knocked sideways during 2020, but we’re still here and going strong.Another lockdown, but thankfully for us we can continue to work this time. All of our elect...
February 19, 2021NATHALIE COOKS!
I think this video will put a smile on your face - especially when I mess up at 8'39"... but also watch me toss my pancakes like a pro at 10'39"! The rest of it is worth watching too, of course.I made this yesterday for my pupils - I am sad that as we celebrate Chandeleur (our French Pancake Day) next week I won't be able to take crêpes in for my Y6 classes... but I enjoyed making this video for them! Different situations, different experiences, different ways... Nathalie, Nattaling...
February 19, 2021EVERYONE LOVES SQUIRRELS!
It was recently Squirrel Appreciation Day and I thought I'd share one with you…Whiskers is my new one he's coming soon! If you are interested, just click on the image and let me know.You never know what you are going to see when you are out and about.I spotted these beautiful English Longhorn Cattle. I also met the farmer as I was taking the photos and he asked me to take some more for him.Watch this space!Phil, Phil Benton Photography...
February 19, 2021DBN UPDATE - 26th JANUARY 2021
We got DBN's 2021 off to a great start at our monthly networking meeting last week. Thanks to everyone who came along and for all the brilliant comments and messages afterwards. A huge thank you to Paul Sparks for offering some very helpful advice and support on Brexit matters and to Peter Jackson who told us about the forthcoming publication of his novel set in Roman Lanchester. It sounds great! During February and March we’re offering a skills, mentoring and training programme to help ...
February 19, 2021CLADWISE BATHROOMS
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February 9, 2021DURHAM BUSINESS GROWTH GRANT
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February 9, 2021PHIL NEEDS YOUR MONEY RAISING IDEAS PLEASE
I have recently been made a trustee of Chopwell and we are looking for help in raising money for our town bank project. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. OK, in summary... We need £187,000We have raised £42,000We have had an offer of £100,000 as long as we raise the additional £45,000 by March. Here’s the link for all the bank info. What we’d like is if any business would like to sponsor us or offer work (if they offer work then we can count that as money if t...
February 9, 2021DURHAM BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT SCHEME
To support local businesses in looking forward and meeting the challenge of recovery, Durham County Council has introduced a £5 million Durham Business Recovery Grant. Open to businesses in all sectors located in the County, the grant is aimed at those with a credible plan to adapt and recover from the effects of COVID-19, but requiring financial support to implement their plan.The grants range from a minimum of £1,000 up to a maximum of £40,000 and are able to contribute 75% towards el...
February 9, 2021THE LATEST NBSL BLOG . . .
In the latest NBSL blog you can read how NBSL and Elm Marketing Solutions have helped Apheya Animal Nutrition turn to online training support to increase knowledge of animal nutrition for the farming & feed trade.Apheya Animal Nutrition based in County Durham provides advice, training and technical services in animal nutrition to farmers, feed and food businesses and their associated support services across with UK & and abroad and as with so many businesses this year have adapted their support ...
February 9, 2021COFFEE LOVERS CAN SAVE THE PLANET!
Save the planet one cup at a time with this 12oz reusable bamboo cup. Made from sustainably sourced bamboo fibre, it’s environmentally friendly, extremely practical and ideal for drinking your morning coffee on the go!Get yours by clicking here.Plus, you can order coffee to your hearts content again - just click here!Bernhard & Carina, Durham Coffee...
February 5, 2021R&D TAX CREDITS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
For many SMEs, the UK government’s research and development (R&D) tax credit scheme is available to help small businesses invest and progress into the next stage of their development. This is done by offering tax relief on all qualifying R&D projects they’ve undertaken that have resulted in the discovery of something new that helps forward their business.Despite the scheme having been around for a number of years now, many small businesses are still completely unaware of what it is and...
February 5, 20212021: WHAT TO EXPECT IN TAX
The horrendous year of 2020 is behind us, so what do you need to prepare for in 2021? There will be Brexit, Budgets, and new VAT rules on top of all the usual compliance challenges. Please click here to read more.Sharron Skeen, Westwood Accountancy...
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