Dear fellow members We’re in this together and we’ll get through it together. Our collective recovery will be easier and stronger if we look after ourselves and each other through these challenging times. My contribution to all Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 team and members is a free weekly online group coaching session. You will receive

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West Nottinghamshire College students Katie Bloomfield and Georgie Ancliffe have been honoured at an annual celebration of Mansfield’s most courageous young people. They were amongst 11 inspirational youngsters from schools, colleges and education-providers to be commended at the 29th Courage Awards, staged by the Rotary Club of Mansfield. At an emotional lunchtime ceremony at Portland

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Shacklocks employees have created and taken part in a variety of imaginative and fun experience days to raise £700 for local not-for-profit initiative TenFifty. TenFifty is a night club initiative, exclusively for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, held on the first Monday of the month in Mansfield. TenFifty supports people to experience the night club

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If you would like to visit Rhubarb Farm and learn about its work, you are invited to a tour on Wednesday 12th February at 10.30am.

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An ex-catering student turned Michelin-starred chef is returning to his roots at West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined restaurant to cook a six-course extravaganza. Lee Smith, who graduated from the Level 3 Professional Cookery course in the summer of 2006, will be guest chef on Thursday 19 March, supported by the college’s current Level 3 Professional Cookery

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County Battery Services improve their customer service every day, they can do this because they have developed a strong lean culture. Toyota have been practicing Lean for 70 years and believe that 96% of EVERYTHING they do is waste. Employees at County Battery Services staff are trained to see and eliminate waste, this results in

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M&A 2020 Members can enjoy an additional 10% discount!

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We are pleased to announce we have had approval to offer some limited free places to SME businesses on the upcoming short courses below. All of our courses are charged at £50 for a half-day and £100 for a full day, with free places for charities and discounts for groups of more than 6 delegates

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Nottingham Trent University is delivering a fully-funded 3-day management and leadership programme for women in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It has been designed for women working in management or leadership roles, or those aspiring to be, who want to develop their careers and their capability to manage and lead within their organisation. The programme

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The annual search to find, recognise and celebrate the region’s leading businesses – and the contribution they make across our thriving economy and communities – has begun. The East Midlands Chamber* Business Awards are unique, proudly led by business from start to finish and recognised as a true badge of honour for finalists and winners.

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    Mansfield Town Football Club asks MA 2020 members to celebrate valentines with them. Further details below: Hamilton has an uncanny resemblance to one of the biggest names in Motown music. Lionel Richie himself prompted the BBC to invite Hamilton to guest alongside himself on the Graham Norton Show and he also recently appeared

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‘Many thanks to all who attended the first breakfast meeting of 2020, what a fantastic turn out on a cold January morning, it was great to see so many members and their guests. Jane Box introduced our new Operations manager Ella McManus, who with your support will become a valued member of the team, please

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To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2020, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham College and Nottingham Jobs are inviting you to an informative morning event to discuss the many tangible benefits apprenticeships can bring to your business in Nottingham and beyond. The Nottingham Apprenticeships Conference aims to bring together employers from across the region to discuss the future

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If you would like to visit Rhubarb Farm and learn about its work, you are invited to a tour on Wednesday 12th February at 10.30am.

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Sometimes described as the three “P’s” (People, Profit, Planet) or also known as the three pillars of social, economic and environment – this conference will explore the elements that will ensure the East Midlands is at the forefront of the national and international drive to operate in increasingly more environmentally manner, along with exploring the associated business benefits.

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Inspiring women were awarded at a glamorous event celebrating female successes. It took place in Birmingham’s Holiday Inn Airport (NEC) Hotel on Thursday November 21st 2019.

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Do you want to win more clients? Do you want to increase your sales? Do you want to keep your clients for longer? This is an open, free network meeting hosted by NatWest’s Business Growth Enabler, Katie Harper and with the opportunity to hear from Business Growth Specialist Rod Fuller. Rod is a Coach and

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Join Portland College for an evening of Christmas celebrations as hundreds of lights are turned on across Portland.

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It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit especially at Jerry Green Dog Rescue.

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Business leaders and the education sector in Ashfield and Mansfield are being urged to come together to address employability and skills in the area at a free conference in November. The aim is to strengthen links between education providers and local businesses to ensure school leavers are work ready. It will be an opportunity for

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Nominations are being sought for Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards 2019 to be held in December.

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On the 24th September D2N2 Growth Hub are holding an UpScaler Information session in Ashfield. This is an opportunity for high growth businesses to find out more about the UpScaler project, hear from existing clients and potentially sign up. More details of the event can be found here: Growing at a pace that’s hard to

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Invest in Ashfield and Mansfield have been busy putting together a schedule of BREXIT events to help local businesses.  These will all be themed around helping local businesses mitigate any negative effects.  They are holding the first few jointly with the Chamber but they’re open to every business in the Ashfield and Mansfield area.  While

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  Wednesday 25 September sees the start of the restaurant’s autumn service. Their new and returning hospitality and cookery students and chefs, will be ready to welcome and delight you with their skills and tasteful ideas for this season.Opening times Don’t forget you can join them for lunch each Wednesday and Friday, with Wednesday and

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This free event focuses on public procurement processes, and seeks to boost the confidence of smaller organisations to tender for locally-available work in the North Notts area.

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Mark Scattergood-Cawar of the Feather Partnership is helping to support Ashfield District Council’s on-going work to make Ashfield an even cleaner place through Kirkby Rotary Club.   Kirkby Rotary Club are looking for people to support their litter pick for a town clean up.  Can you spare just a couple of hours on 17th September?

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Mark Cawar, The Feather Partnership, is inviting 2020 members to join him and his colleagues to find out more about Kirkby Rotary Club.

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  Health & Safety Courses – RIDICULOUS PRICE! IOSH Managing Safely 10th – 12th September £475.00 now reduced to £230.00 for THIS DATE ONLY! Call us for a competitive quote for in-house delivery for IOSH MS and Working Safely delivery E-Learning Bonanza ALL £35.00 or under online E-learning courses Buy One Get One Free –

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The East Midlands Chamber runs a varied, diverse and extensive range of business training programmes and events, which take place throughout the year across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

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Join your local town of Ashfield in the Christmas celebrations and sponsor their Christmas festival. A fabulous opportunity to support your local community and let people discover your business and learn about what you do. There’s plenty of things to sponsor, so there’s something for everyone. You can sponsor the Christmas Festival in Hucknall, Kirkby

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Young entrepreneurs across Mansfield and Ashfield were celebrated at the 8th annual Mansfield and Ashfield Key Stage 3 Junior Enterprise Awards event recently held at Forever Green, Ransomwood Business Park, Mansfield. The annual competition is organised by Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 in partnership with Hall Fast Industrial Supplies Ltd.  Entries were open to all schools/educational

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Full Phat Design are delighted to be supporting the
2019 Mansfield 10k & 5k events for a fifth consecutive year.

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Employers and stakeholders across Mansfield and Ashfield are invited to hear from West Nottinghamshire College’s new principal and chief executive, Andrew Cropley, about the college’s plans on a range of issues, and have their say on how all parties can work together more closely for the benefit of the local community.

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Russell writes: This morning we were reminded why if you need the best advice, you go to people who know what they are talking about, and who have a vision for themselves and for your business.   Rod Fuller of Action Coach Mansfield kindly sponsored the meeting and was challenged to explain just how you

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Join BBO and D2N2 on Friday 19th July 2019, 9-12, for this free event, to learn, share and discuss new approaches to recruiting your talent. (followed by lunch and exhibitor marketplace). Host: The BBO D2N2 Employer Engagement Steering Group Venue:  Derby College, Roundhouse Road, Derby, DE24 8JE Date: Friday 19th July 2019 Time: 9am to

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Hopkins Solicitors in partnership with Stopfords Associates and Hampshire Hill are holding their 3rd (of 4) free seminars to help guide business owners and directors through their full business life-cycle; including start-up phase, sudden growth, acquisitions and lastly exit strategies and succession planning.

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Local schools are getting set to sell their products on Mansfield Market as part of the 2019 Junior Enterprise events. With just under two weeks to go before the Market Day five teams from local schools have been busy making and producing goods to sell on the day. The event is set for Wednesday June

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Mansfield Christian Bookshop is celebrating 40 years of business and Christian witness in Mansfield.

To mark this occasion they are holding an evening of music to celebrate.

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Ben Bradley MP has organised another Google Garage event in Mansfield focusing with business on the high street. Google are coming to Mansfield to deliver free, in person workshops so people can learn about digital marketing, social media and analytics. However you want to grow your business online, Google Digital Garage can provide free training

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Nearly 300 leading business people gathered together to recognise achievements at the annual 2020 ball and business awards at The John Fretwell Centre, Mansfield. Hosted by Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 business development group the night acknowledged and rewarded the achievement of local businesses that have shown entrepreneurial and enterprising fortitude, whilst recognising their contribution to.....

The Festival of Technology is a celebration of ICT used to engage learners and improve outcomes at R.E.A.L. Education

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Now in its 7th year this extremely popular and loved horticultural show is eagerly awaited at the end of August. Can you help to support it?

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Renowned public speaker Dean Johnson is set to be a keynote speaker at the eagerly-anticipated and fully-funded D2N2 Digital Conference & Expo 19. Taking place on 16 May from 8.30am to 3.45pm at The Nottingham Belfry (for businesses based in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire), places are free to attend (subject to eligibility) but are limited. As an

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Mark Scattergood-Cawar of the Feather Partnership is helping to support Ashfield District Council’s on-going work to make Ashfield an even cleaner place through Kirkby Rotary Club.   Kirkby Rotary Club are looking for people to support their litter pick for a town clean up.  Can you spare just a couple of hours on 21st May?

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Pedalfest is a family cycling festival packed with loads of exciting activities including adult and children’s cycling demos, entertainment, live music, stunt shows, clay modelling, an animal farm and food. With their huge fleet of electric bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, and kid’s bikes to try you’ll be spoilt for choice! The best part –

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Following the success of last year’s inaugural Café Culture week in Hucknall this year the promotion is coming to Sutton and Kirkby too!

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Charity Pub Quiz held March 21st 2019 Robin Hood Inn, Edwinstowe A Great night was had by all at AW Safety’s recent pub quiz in Edwinstowe. Also a special thank you to all their donating companies below and for the Robin Hood Inn, Edwinstowe, for allowing AWS to hijack their weekly Thursday quiz night to

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Over recent years, 3D printing (also known as Additive Manufacturing) has found tremendous global resonance as a novel technology, but it now needs to demonstrate its capability to reliably deliver value in real-life applications.   The University of Nottingham is at the forefront of 3D printing research and holding a talk on 30th April at

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You Can Do Sport is partnering with Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield to launch a brand-new Football Academy for the Mansfield area from September this year. You are cordially invited to join them for the launch of You Can Do Sport Football Academy, Mansfield at Queen Elizabeth Academy.  You Can Do Sport to deliver a unique,

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The prestigious ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour, driven by Nissan, is coming to Kirkby in Ashfield!!

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  Last Wednesday saw another successful round-table meeting with Ashfield District Council Leader, Jason Zadrozny, at Ashfield District Council and local business people. Lots of issues were discussed and we’re grateful to Jason for joining us and for answering questions raised.  Thanks too go to Rob Mitchell, CEO of the Council and Carol Cooper-Smith, Interim Service

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Join Rod Fuller Business Growth Specialist for a Free Business Growth Masterclass Tuesday 2nd April 9.30am—12.30pm at Ransom Wood Business Park, Mansfield, NG21 0HJ. This is an amazing free, practical seminar that will give you clear actions to take away, and implement in your business. Actions that will: make you more money from your business accelerate your sales

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FREE Brexit business surgeries on offer to local businesses.  During these one-to-one sessions we’ll offer guidance and support to help you grow your business.  Brexit will affect your business. 

Find out how we can help at one of these FREE Brexit surgeries.

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MTFC would like to invite you to their very first Spring Business Fair, taking place on Wednesday 06 March from 10am until 3pm in their 1861 and Kevin Bird Suites at One Call Stadium. In partnership with NatWest, this event is free entry for all local businesses. They wish to bring the local community together

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Specialists at Fidler & Pepper Lawyers have launched a new initiative aimed at giving people peace of mind should they stop being able to make decisions for themselves. The initiative sees Fidler & Pepper offer to arrange Lasting Powers of Attorney for just £199.00 (Plus VAT) per person, per POA, throughout the month of March

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On Wednesday 27th February at the Elements Suite, Ransom Hall, there’s an amazing free seminar that will give you the chance to step out of your business and get focused. You will leave this practical seminar with a clearer direction and new tools to achieve your goals faster, allowing you to work less and enjoy

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Monday, 4th March 2019 – 1861 Suite at Mansfield Town Football Club.

Many of you looking at this page will be very familiar with the BBC’s A Question of Sport programme.

What you may not know is that here in Mansfield every March the Armchair Club host a successful and very professional QoS style evening.

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R.E.A.L. Education are delighted to announce that the R.E.A.L. Foundation Trust Golf Day will this year again be sponsored by the Cowans Group.

It’s to be held on Friday 5th July at Rufford Park Golf and Country Club. 

Paul Ragsdale of Cowens Group commented:  “We are delighted to be supporting R.E.A.L. Education’s Golf Day for the 2nd year running.”

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Mark Scattergood-Cawar of the Feather Partnership is helping to support Ashfield District Council’s Spring Clean this year through Kirkby Rotary Club.   Kirkby Rotary Club are looking for people to support their work and hoping that you can ‘do your bit’ to help make Kirkby look an even brighter place.  Can you spare just a

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AW Safety’s latest fundraising efforts are to assist the Lighthouse Club Construction benevolent charity. They are already donating 20% of any PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) sale profits until 31st May but are arranging a charity pub quiz in Edwinstowe on 21st March at 7.30pm in the Robin Hood Pub (please go along if you are free

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Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) have teamed up with Nottingham City Council to help staff from local businesses gain a Level 2 or 3 qualification with the Stay Ahead programme.  This covers the following sectors: construction; creative and digital industries; health and social care; low carbon; transport equipment manufacturing. All the details can be

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R.E.A.L. Education are organising a day course aimed at women and motor vehicle mechanics.

For all the info and details click ‘Read More’ and follow the link. 

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On Friday the 25th January Samworth Academy are running a ‘Year 10 employability, skills and career ambitions’ whole day event called ‘New Year New Me’. It’s going to look at extracting the existing skillset that the students already have but might not realise they have. It will also be an opportunity for students to start

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NIDAS Families will be performing their interpretation of The Gruffalo in front of a live audience for the first time on 12th February at Mansfield Business Centre, Ashfield Avenue, Mansfield,  NG18 2AE!   Produced and directed by Libby Dove, they have been rehearsing following the success of their previous performance at our AGM last year.

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Free to attend, on Wednesday 30th January 2019 in association with Hampshire Hill, Stopford Associates and Barclays, Hopkins Solicitors are hosting their first Commercial Breakfast Briefing of 2019. Designed to help new and established  businesses alike, this will include topics lead by each of the above  to guide business owners through the full business life

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Planning and implementation of ad campaigns across a range of social media platforms including Facebook (Instagram), Twitter and LinkedIn. If you are already using social media for your business (or you have recently attended the “Integrating Social Media In to Your Business” 2-Day Workshop), you will be aware that social media marketing can be cost

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Do you want to make sure Christmas in Mansfield looks spectacular??

If so, please click here

All the full details can be found at www.mansfield.gov.uk/christmas

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Atmospheric Interiors are holding our Xmas launch day on: Saturday 10th November 10am-4pm with the return of their famous gin and prosecco bar. Please call in to say hello, pop to the bar and browse the lovely Xmas Log Cabin Room. All customers will get a 20% loyalty discount off all stocked items on the day.

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It’s full steam ahead for the organisers of the exciting Jerry Green Christmas Charity Ball.  All they need now is for you to make it a success by supporting the event. All the details can be found by clicking here.

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Nottinghamshire County Council in collaboration with the D2N2 Growth Hub is hosting a series of seminar events focused around the Manufacturing and Engineering sector in Nottinghamshire. The aims of the seminar series are twofold. Firstly, to inform businesses of some of the specialist support available for the sector, with a view to helping SMEs to

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Atom IT Solutions is running a free IT drop-in clinic for local businesses. Whether you’re a one-person startup or an established business, IT is likely to cause you a headache at some point. At our drop-in clinic you can get some no-nonsense advice on everything from what devices to use, where to store your data,

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R.E.A.L. Education recently showcased the work of their pupils and students on Wednesday 17th October and I had the pleasure of attending and seeing the quality of work their students produce. There was a wide range of artwork both traditional and electronic.  There was even artwork created by robots programmed by students. The level of

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On Thursday October 11th a packed Civic Quarter enjoyed ‘The Sporting Heroes Ball’, a dazzling multi-media celebration of Mansfield’s Armchair Club and all the local sports people and clubs it has supported over the 36 years since its launch in 1982. Since inception the Armchair Club has given over £210,000 to dozens of local able-bodied

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  Video marketing is no longer a luxury but a necessity in the world of digital marketing. Joada’s session helps beginners and small businesses identify the types of videos to use, how to attract the right target market and make video marketing simple and affordable. Her simple approach and top 10 tips will help you

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This renewed partnership, which will run until 2022, allows for the continuation of the North Notts Community Partnership at Mansfield’s Fountaindale SEN School and Ravenshead Church of England School. Hall-Fast Managing Director Malcolm Hall MBE said: “I am very proud that over the last seven years Hall-Fast have been able to support Nottingham Rugby’s Community

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Many of you will know 2020 supporter Mike Farley and remember his wife Carol or Cazi.  Sadly, Cazi died of breast Cancer in 2013 and since that time Mike has dedicated himself to raising funds to support Cancer Research UK in its vital research into fighting Breast Cancer.  Mike has achieved great things and sent us

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Ashfield District Council, one of Mansfield & Ashfield 2020’s Patrons, are planning all sorts of exciting things for Christmas 2018.

They are looking for sponsorship and are asking if 2020 members can help support their work.  There’s lots of opportunities for sponsorship so please click here.

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Nottinghamshire County Council in collaboration with the D2N2 Growth Hub is hosting a series of seminar events focused around the Manufacturing and Engineering sector in Nottinghamshire. The aims of the seminar series are twofold. Firstly to inform businesses of some of the specialist support available for the sector, with a view to helping SMEs to

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East Midlands Chamber are organising two conference about Brexit and Trade.  The details are: 22 October, 8.45-1pm, Nottingham Forest Football Club: East Midlands Brexit and Trade Conference – through a series of panel discussions, keynote speakers and workshops, this free conference session will give attendees the practical advice they need to help meet the challenges

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Please see a flyer below and an Eventbrite link below for FREE tickets courtesy of Mansfield & Ashfield 2020 Member, Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies Ltd. Hall-Fast sponsor both Paviors and Nottingham Rugby.  There are 500 tickets to claim and are being offered to Mansfield & Ashfield 2020 members as Hall-Fast are the match sponsors. Friends and

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************************************ OPEN COURSES 17-19th October – book by 15.10.18 First Aid at Work Level 3 £175.00 – Reduced to £145 Please quote PROMO Code: FAW/10/30 *************************************** E-LEARNING COURSES Buy 2 courses get one FREE On all courses of lesser or same value Please quote PROMO Code: BTGOF Click here for a list of courses we currently

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Live Pay in association with Red Line present : Team Endurance Karting at The Kurburgring, 4-5 Fulwood Rd North, Huthwaite, NG17 2NB 26th September 2018 From 6:30pm for registration and briefing, racing starts at 7:00pm. Enter your team of 4 drivers now, cost £100 per team with £50 per team being donated to Macmillan Cancer

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Now running as annual events, the Ashfield and Mansfield Jobs Fairs offer fantastic opportunities to meet with local jobseekers.  In fact, it’s also free to attend and everyone is welcome.  If you are struggling to recruit through conventional methods, then these Jobs Fairs may be exactly what you need.  The Ashfield Jobs Fair is on Friday

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The next Insight Breakfast Meeting will take place at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, in the University Centre, room 103 on Wednesday 12th September from 7.00-11.00am. All the details can be found by clicking here. Event details Successful selling can only be achieved with vision, focus, perseverance, belief and passion. This session will provide an insight

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September has quickly crept up on us which is when all things Ingenuity kick off again! There are several events scheduled for September so take a look below. These are all free workshops/breakfast events for SMEs based in Nottingham and Derbyshire. 13th September – Creativity to Grow your Business one day workshop Creativity is a powerful

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IOSH Managing Safely 25-27th September 2018 £475.00 on offer at £395.00 if booked by 20.9.18 Please quote promo code IOSH/09/80 Venue: Training Centre, AW Safety Management Ltd, Edwinstowe House, High Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts, NG21 9PR For more details or to make a booking, contact the office on 01623 821516 or training@awsafety.co.uk Web: www.awsafety.co.uk

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Motorists in Mansfield are being urged to heed temporary parking restrictions, which will be in force during the OVO Energy Tour of Britain cycle race next month, to avoid the risk of having their vehicles towed away. The final five miles of the Nottinghamshire stage of the prestigious race, Britain’s largest free sporting event, will

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Asbestos Awareness Course Sept 6th 2018 in Edwinstowe The statistics speak for themselves. Asbestos related deaths are still on the increase. Are you and your employees aware of the dangers and health implications of long term exposure? For multiple place company bookings discount may apply Call 01623 821516 or email info@awsafety.co.uk to book a place

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Valid until 28th August 2018 30th August 2018 1 day Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work £95.00 – Book by 28.8.18 for Buy One Get One FREE Please quote PROMO Code:  “EFAW/BOGO” *************************************** 6th September 2018 Asbestos Awareness £95.00 – Book by 28.8.18 for Buy One Get One FREE Please quote PROMO Code: “ASB/BOGO” *************************************** 11th –

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East Midlands Chamber- specialist courses for the second half of 2018 are list here.  They are offered in a range of formats. Browse or use the filters to find the course that suits your needs.

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  It is that time of year when Pendragon will be making an all-out effort to support our nominated charity which, for 2018, is MIND.   MIND provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.   Because of MIND, millions more

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This year LivePay are looking to support the “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” Why not join us on Friday September 28th 2018 at our Mansfield office? With the school holidays now upon us businesses tend to find things are a little quieter than usual which allows them to consider changes. If one of the things you

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At Kingfisher Court we like to have a lot of FUN at our home.  All these events are open and free of charge to anyone wishing to join us. Everyone is welcome.   Armed Forces Day Saturday 4th August 11am-3pm You are warmly invited to join us in honouring our wonderful Armed Forces with a Squadron Display Team, military

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The Tour is back in Nottinghamshire this year and two of Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 Patrons are working hard to make it happen. Mansfield and Ashfield District Councils are busy making plans to ensure that everything is in place for it to be a great success locally. It’s one of the most prestigious cycling events

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AW Safety are offering a 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work running at short notice 30.7.18 in Edwinstowe NG21 9PR EFAW course running at short notice on Monday 30th July  spaces available only £95.00 per person.  For booking details and course joining instructions Call 01623 821516 or email Training@awsafety.co.uk

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A world of colour and creativity is being organised for youngsters at West Nottinghamshire College’s art studio this August. The summer art workshops on both 6 and 7 August will take place at the Derby Road campus and will be aimed at different age groups to bring out their artistic talents. The Creating Disney World

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Latest news from in and around Ashfield & Mansfield Visit invest.ashfield-mansfield.com or email invest@ashfield-mansfield.com View this in your browser Then this FREE programme is for you! Programme Dates: Week 1: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th July Week 2: Monday 23rd July Location: Mansfield i-Centre, Oakham Business Park, Hamilton Way, Mansfield, NG18 5BR This intensive 2 day

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What’s On in July At Kingfisher Court we like to have a lot of FUN at our home.  All these events are open and free of charge to anyone wishing to join us. Everyone is welcome.   SUMMER FETE Saturday 21st July 11am – 3pm We are revisiting some good old fashioned seaside memories bringing the beach to Kingfisher! We will

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Understand the threats and develop a strategy to protect your business. Working in today’s digital age can present many threats to businesses, both large and small. Protect and Prepare: Secure Your Business consists of three main elements Resilience, Recovery and Contingency. This workshop has been developed to help you understand these elements and will provide you with the knowledge required

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Free workshop for members.  Harness the Power of Pictures for your Business at The Ingenuity Centre, University of Nottingham Innovation Park.   Following his breakfast talk on Tuesday 5th June, Dr Mark Rawlinson will be delving deeper into the theme of ‘The Power of Pictures’ at this full day workshop. Delegates are welcome to register for both

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1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work Training Due to popular demand AW Safety are now holding a 1 day #Firstaid at work course on August 30th at there Edwinstowe office. Cost is just £95pp. Call 01623 821516 or email info@awsafety.co.uk to book a place. Having the right knowledge at the right time can save

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Local schools are getting set to sell their products on Mansfield Market as part of the 2018 Junior Enterprise events. With just under a week to go before the Market Day seven teams from local schools have been busy making and producing goods to sell on the day.  The event is set for Wednesday June

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Official data showed that over 7,500 people were referred to the Prevent programme in 2015/16. The purpose of this qualification is to support anyone who is responsible for the safeguarding of people and for helping prevent radicalisation. It gives learners an understanding of recognising the signs of abuse, how to reduce the risk of radicalisation

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Invest Mansfield & Ashfield (Ashfield & Mansfield Regeneration Service) are holding their annual jobs fairs again in Ashfield and Mansfield bringing together local employers with vacancies, recruitment specialists, training providers and organisations set up to provide practical employment support and guidance with residents from across the County who are looking for opportunities to either return to

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AW Safety Management Ltd are holding a 3 day #IOSH Managing Safely course on 25th – 27th September 2018 taking place at our Edwinstowe Office. Cost is just £475pp. Call 01623 821516 or email info@awsafety.co.uk to book your place. Check our website for further course content details. For multiple place company bookings we can bring

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As part of our June initiative to promote accident prevention we are please to offer our 1 Day AoFAQ Level 2 Manual Handling course.   July 3rd, 2018 at our Edwinstowe training facility Cost is just £95pp. Call 01623 821516 or email info@awsafety.co.uk to book your place. Check our website for further course content details

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After a rigorous process, two local Scouts have been selected to represent Mansfield & District Scouting in the UK International Team at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, North America. The Jamboree will take place between 22nd July and 2nd August 2019 when over 30,000 young people and adult volunteers from 150 countries

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E2Exchange (E2E) are hosting a reception in Birmingham on the 7th June and would like to take this opportunity to extend a complimentary invitation to members of Mansfield & Ashfield 2020.   E2E was founded in 2011 by Shalini Khemka with the support of entrepreneurs such as Duncan Bannatyne OBE, Founder of Bannatyne Group, Dragons

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Wednesday, 10th October 2018 at 09:30  – 15:30 Ransom Wood Conference Suite, Southwell Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0HJ All the details and keynote speakers can be found at Evolve Alliance Invitation For any further details, please email Michael Lucas (mlucas@evolvetrust.org) or call Michael on 07482 240669.  

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 What’s On in June At Kingfisher Court we like to have a lot of FUN at our home.  All these events are open and free of charge to anyone wishing to join us. Everyone is welcome.   ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY CUPCAKE DAY Thursday 14th June – 10am to 12 noon. Please come and join us at Kingfisher Court as we support

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Are you taking part? 4 ways that 2020 members can help:   If you have a sign written vehicle (no larger than the approx. size of a transit style van), you could participate in the Parade for just £25 and promote your business to several thousand people who are expected to line the parade route.

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      2018 Engineering Showcase InvitationLocal engineering companies are invited to come along to West Notts College’s Engineering Showcase.   The showcase is being held at the Vision University Centre next Wednesday 23rd May, with a lunch and networking session 12-12.45pm, followed by a session 12.45 -2.00pm for guests to drop in at any

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Young business entrepreneurs and budding marketeers from West Nottinghamshire College pitched their best business ideas to industry experts in a competition inspired by television’s Dragon’s Den.   Dubbed the Future Business Leader Challenge, the day-long event was organised by BTEC Level 3 Business Diploma students Millie Hastings, 17, Kelsey Wilson, 18 and Jack Dring, 22.

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AW Safety Managements announces courses for the second half of 2018 and offers 2020 members a 20% (budget safety) reduction in fees!  Book early! Training Year Planner 2018 Location Duration Accreditation cost Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec IOSH MS High Street, Edwinstowe, NG21 9PR 3 days IOSH £475.00 25-27th First Aid High Street, Edwinstowe,

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  Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 member, AW Safety, have announced an exciting range of courses/personal development opportunities (please see below). As well, these are offered on a ‘buy one get one free’ basis so even safer for your budget too! Reserve your place quickly as they will  soon be fully booked! Contact them at:  

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Nottingham University’s upcoming breakfast event is on ‘The Power of Pictures’. This is a free breakfast event for SMEs based in Nottingham and Derbyshire. The Power of Pictures  – 5th June 2018, 7:45am, The Sir Colin Campbell Building, University of Nottingham Innovation Park

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Those with a passion for cooking can learn to cook Thai dishes at West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined fine dining restaurant this month. The Learn To Cook Thai class takes place on Wednesday 23 May from 5-9pm in the state-of-the-art kitchens at the college’s Derby Road campus. Dishes such as spring rolls, vegetarian stir fry noodles,

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Join us for our biggest day of the year here at Southwell. A big crowd and a great atmosphere is guaranteed, with live music from Abba Arrival and a best dressed competition. There are lots of different ticket packages on offer to suit any budget. Our Super Saver (single admission) ticket will be available at

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A thrilling evening of fine food and fun is coming to West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined restaurant next week.   On Wednesday 17 May, from 7pm, diners have ‘An Invitation To Murder’ at the Derby Road-based restaurant at a three-course event set in the 1920s, hosted by Big Head Events.   Diners will join in the

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Ben Bradley MP, Member of Parliament, has recently met with Google and is promoting the fact that Lloyds Banking Group will be holding a Digital Know How Workshop on Friday 15th June 2018, 9:30am to 1:45pm at the Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, NG19 7BH. The free workshop, run in partnership with Google and

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Over 200 leading business people gathered together to recognise achievements at the annual 2020 ball and business awards at The John Fretwell Centre, Mansfield. Hosted by Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 business development group the night acknowledged and rewarded the achievement of local businesses that have shown entrepreneurial and enterprising fortitude, whilst recognising their contribution to.....

A relaxing and refined evening of jazz and good food is coming to a Mansfield restaurant this April. Jazz night will be taking place at West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined fine dining restaurant on the evening of Thursday 19 April, when diners can experience a three-course meal with entertainment. Music will be played courtesy of Unrelated

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I am sure many 2020 Members will remember my beautiful wife and soulmate Carol or Cazi as she was known to her many friends, as you will know I lost my Cazi to breast Cancer in 2013 and since that time I have dedicated myself to raising funds to support Cancer Research UK in its

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We host a regular monthly breakfast meeting on the last Thursday of every month from 7.15am - 9am at Oakham Suite, 155 Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottingham, NG18 4AE. Our meetings regularly attract over 120 local decision-makers from various sectors. Thank you to our January breakfast meeting sponsors Ingeus - they help people realise their potential!.....