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Top Award for Local EAs
Posted on 19th November 2019
Top Award for local Executive Assistants Emily Darnell and Esther Dawson, both Executive Assistants to the CEO’s of two successful Sussex businesses, respectively PVL UK in Burgess Hill and Ridgeview Wine Estate on Ditchling Common, picked-up a prestigious award at the Manchester PA Awards on 6th November. They have been recognised with the Best External PA Network award for their work in setting-up and developing the Sussex PA Network. The... read more
Position at Merlin Workwear
Posted on 19th November 2019
Embroidery Machine Operator, Excellent opportunity for a practical individual to join our team, the role is ideal for an individual looking for excellent working conditions with the opportunity to work with a small friendly team. Full training will be given and basic operation of our embroidery machines can be learnt in a matter of days. The ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate a practical disposition, ability to learn new skills quickly... read more
Fellowship Achievement
Posted on 19th November 2019
Kelvin passes 19 exams to reach Fellowship status Kelvin Riches, a Chartered Financial Planner at Sussex-based MHA Carpenter Box Wealth Management (CBWM), has reached the top qualification of his profession by passing 19 exams to attain Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society, the professional body’s highest level of accreditation. CBWM has a team of experienced financial advisers who provide an integrated financial and tax advice service,... read more
Rainbow Laces at Amex
Posted on 19th November 2019
Because football is a game for everyone, we will be supporting Stonewall’s Rainbow laces campaign in our Premier League match at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on 8th December. The game against Wolves will see a host of activities take place to recognise the significant place the LGBT community has in our sport. Rose Read, head of people and culture at the club said, “We are pleased to be a part of the wider football communities’ efforts to... read more
Cullen Scholefield Celebrates 33 years
Posted on 19th November 2019
Unique Haywards Health Consultancy is 33 Years Young Cullen Scholefield, a People Consultancy based in Haywards Heath has been busy celebrating its 33rd anniversary last week and started off proceedings with a special gathering at The Talbot in Cuckfield. Clients and friends joined the team to celebrate the special occasion. In fact this was a double celebration, as Cullen Scholefield recently received the prestigious We Invest in People,... read more
Burgess Hill CC
Posted on 19th November 2019
To All Our Members Despite Winter approaching there are still some BHCC news items we would like to bring to your attention. We will be hosting a Christmas Quiz in the St John’s Pavilion on Saturday 14th December starting at 7.30 pm. Our resident quiz master, Paul Elphick will again be hosting the quiz. There will be free mince pies and mulled wine with, according to our Bar Manager, some special Christmas discounts available at the bar. Please... read more
Toy Appeal
Posted on 14th November 2019
Travail & the Toy Appeal The Toy Appeal, organised by More Radio, is now live and your local drop off points are the main Tesco’s store on Jane Murray Way and Travail Employment Group in the town centre. As many of you will know, here at Travail we have been committed to charitable projects this year and we’re now appealing to you all for your support once again for this worthwhile cause, which provides a gift to a child less fortunate... read more
Box Shortlisted for Excellence Award
Posted on 13th November 2019
MHA Carpenter Box shortlisted in Sussex Business Awards Sussex-based chartered accountancy firm MHA Carpenter Box has recently been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories of the Sussex Business Awards, the most sought-after accolade by organisations of all sizes across the region. The firm has been shortlisted for the CSR Excellence Award, which celebrates business excellence and innovation in CSR across a broad range of disciplines.... read more
Job at MSVA
Posted on 13th November 2019
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action is recruiting for a MANAGER to lead a team based in Burgess Hill providing support services to Mid Sussex voluntary and community organisations. 15 hours per week Salary £11,854 (full time £29,636 pro rata) For an application pack please contact recruitment@msva.org.uk Closing date: Monday 16th December 2019 Interviews will be held Tuesday 14th January 2020 ... read more
Remembrance at Ockenden Manor
Posted on 12th November 2019
Over 40 members and friends turned up for the event at Ockenden Manor on Monday this week. It was Remembrance Day and, fittingly, the Coordinator spoke about World War One and the very short life of Wilfred Owen. He then read the famous poem ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ .The Chair Susan Fleet followed with more poetry ‘In Flanders Field’ and spoke of Vera Lynn and World War Two. There followed two presentations. The first was by... read more
Former Student’s Final Tour Gig
Posted on 12th November 2019
Roy Stannard welcomes his former student, recording star Rob Halligan to charity gig in Burgess Hill Rob Halligan Live! Saturday 30th November 2019 7.30pm St Edward the Confessor Church Royal George Rd/West St Burgess Hill RH15 9TD Former teacher Roy Stannard is delighted to welcome his student Rob Halligan to Burgess Hill for the last gig in his current tour on the 30th November. Roy was Rob’s teacher at Worthing High School in... read more
Blueprint for Flexible Working
Posted on 11th November 2019
HOW TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS ATTRACTIVE TO 9 OUT OF 10 WORKERS IN THE UK! A series of round table discussions held throughout the year, involving prominent senior representatives of over 25 Sussex, Surrey and South London based businesses*, has resulted in a blueprint in successful implementation of flexible working. Initiated by Emma Cleary, www.flexibilitymatters.co.uk – a collection of crucial real life insights from varying sized and industry... read more
Rubbish Helps Air Ambulance
Posted on 11th November 2019
Bio-Productions Helping to Raise Funds from Rubbish for Air Ambulance Ever the eco-warrior, green manufacturers Bio-Productions, based on the Victoria estate in Burgess Hill, are encouraging their entire staff to collect their empty crisp packets to be recycled on behalf of the Air Ambulance Kent, Surrey and Sussex (AAKSS). You might be forgiven for thinking that empty crisp packets are worthless trash fit for the bin, but for the Air Ambulance... read more
Improving Your Cyber Security
Posted on 11th November 2019
Organisations large and small continue to debate how to improve their cyber security awareness. Some firms, through their GDPR compliance, are making good progress, but few organisations seem able or willing to grapple with the number one cause of cyber crime; human error. Whilst many firms say they understand the risks, few take the threat seriously enough. At the same time firms cannot decide what to do, often because of the impenetrable language... read more
Remembrance Day 2019
Posted on 7th November 2019
a time to remember Wordsworth tells us that ‘poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings’. That helps to explain the poetry which came from The First World War. The Soldier, by Rupert Brooke If I should die, think only this of me: That there’s some corner of a foreign field That is forever England. There shall be In that rich earth a richer dust concealed; A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware, Gave, once, her flowers... read more
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"This association was started with a lot of effort from a few local businessmen and has proved to be a very powerful and useful tool for our business. The BHBPA has influence at the top level; when action is needed, the BHBPA gets it done. We are kept in touch with all that is happening on our doorstep and will often act because of what is published in the weekly emails / newsletters."
"I am delighted to have a long-standing relationship with the BHBPA. Since its foundation the Association has gone from strength to strength and there is no doubt that it has brought huge benefits to its members and the business community as a whole through the partnerships it has formed with the local authorities, Sussex Police and local organisations. It is paramount that Burgess Hill businesses have an effective collective voice."
"The BHBPA is an energetic and vocal organisation that connects and empowers and informs the local business community acting as an effective conduit to local authority and other organisations. We are proud to be part of that community and the association."
"“I can’t speak highly enough of the BHBPA. As a small local business we feel very much part of a community and thoroughly enjoy the annual exhibition and meetings throughout the year. Over the years we have built fantastic working relationships with many BHBPA members and every meeting and event offers us opportunities to work with more. This is networking at its best! ” "