Leeds Catalyst

Firewalk @ Shine

In support of Refugee Week, Shine will be hosting the amazing and extra-ordinary firewalking extravaganza.  Under the guidance of professional firewalker Lisa Clifford, this is the perfect opportunity to be involved in an inspiring challenge which will open your mind, overcome your fears and raise money for a great cause!
 
Date:      Saturday 25th July 2009

Time:      5pm - 10pm

Venue:    Shine

Cost:       £100 per person*

Places:    Limited

*There are two ways you can cover costs.. the first is to contribute £100 which includes the firewalk, workshop preparation, food and drink, a photo of your experience and a £40 donation to the Refugee Forum.  The second is to raise as much sponsorship money as possible - anything over £60 will be donated to the Refugee Forum.

Throughout the evening, Lisa will show you how you can do way more than you previously considered, with the finale culminating in a walk over hot coals, walking through fire!   She believes that this historical practice really is mind over matter and will "prove to yourself you can do anything you put your mind to".

Participants required.  For further information contact a member of the Shine Team on 0113 388 0000.  

Thanks!

myCatalyst™ on Twitter

You can now follow myCatalyst™ on Twitter!  We will update each month with details of our networking events.

 

http://www.twitter.com/mycatalyst

My Desk is my Castle

myCatalyst™ have been thinking about the different ways people choose to use our centres and how to make sure people can have their own quiet  time when they need it.  We know there’s times when you’ll want to chat and there’s times when you’ll need to get that report done so we’ve come up with the marvellous idea of desk flags.  We will be giving all members a little red flag to display on their desk whenever they are really busy so that people know when to approach you and when to leave you to your mountain of paperwork!  Pick yours up on your next visit to Shine myCatalyst™ .

FREE NUMERACY AND LITERACY TRAINING AT SHINE

SHINE has formed a partnership with The Basic Skills Consultancy to provide Literacy and/or Numeracy training and assessment against national standards.  According to The Literary Trust (www.literacytrust.org.uk), Government backed research by BMRB International says that 15 million workers in England struggle to grasp basic calculations and many also have functional literacy problems.  

 

Mark Haysom, Chief Executive of the Learning and Skills Council recognises the importance of achieving functional skills in Literacy and Numeracy, “Skills are the backbone of a successful economy and a measure of a nation's ability to survive in an increasingly competitive, global marketplace... Good literacy, language and numeracy skills provide the foundations we all need in order to make the most of life and work opportunities.”

 

With this in mind, SHINE is offering free training to anyone who does not already hold a grade A-C in GCSE Maths and/or English or equivalent. You can achieve valuable qualifications in a short period of time - on successful completion of these courses, learners are awarded an Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR) Certificate, equivalent to GCSE. (Funding is currently only available for people who are 19 years old and above. To be eligible, you must have been resident in the EU for 3 years or more)

 

If you are interested in improving your Numeracy and Literacy skills and receiving a certificate (equivalent to GCSE) for the skills you may already have, please contact

Tom Dunn, Engagement Manager on 07827 968552 or e-mail

[email protected] for further information.

 

myCatalyst™ networking event for July

myCatalyst™ networking

 Join us at our next myCatalyst™ Business Generating event

Friday 31st July, 2.00pm-4.00pm at Hillside*
Good Design - a Luxury or a Necessity?

 
OK, so there’s a bit of a down-turn in the economy; the odd banker is a tad worried about his pension; the economists are scratching their heads and maybe the Estate Agents are having to do a bit more work to make a living, but the world of commerce and industry hasn’t stopped.
 
There is still great competition in the market place and there are always people buying things. We all still need to eat, wear clothes, use electricity, drive cars and hopefully, go on holiday.
 

• So how do you get noticed over and above your competitors?

• How can you make sure your brand is seen, recognised and understood by your customers, whether they are trade or consumers?

 
 

 
 www.printideas.co.uk

 
Nick Wayne, director of Print Ideas, takes a look at the idea of “Good Design” in terms of branding. This will be a ‘snapshot’ of what is considered “good design” and will give you the opportunity to discuss and debate with him, some of the principles of what he is presenting as “good design”.
 
This should be a lively, entertaining and informative presentation and audience participation will be encouraged!

Agenda:

2.00pm Reception, coffee and general networking
2.15pm Workshop  'Good Design –a Luxury or a Necessity'
3.00pm Networking - an opportunity to  identify new business introductions
4.00pm Close of  meeting

To  book/reserve your place for this event, please  confirm your place by  emailing me at: [email protected] or call me on 07718 982546 if you have any questions.

This event is free to event paying members.
Non-Event Paying Members:  £17.25 inc.  VAT, payable on the door by cash or debit/credit card

YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR  ATTENDANCE IN ADVANCE.  
PLEASE ARRIVE  PROMPTLY.

Kindest  Regards
Chandy

P.S keep an eye  out for your myCatalyst™  newsletter!
Check out :  http://leedscatalyst.com/blog

*Hillside myCatalyst™
 Hillside
 Beeston Rd
 LS11 8ND 

Social Enterprise Yorkshire & the Humber Awards

Hi Everyone,
Now in its 6th Year the Social Enterprise Yorkshire and the Humber awards aim to celebrate and recognise the achievements of social entrepreneurs in the region.

Sponsored by Business Link the SEYH Awards provide a platform for Social Enterprises in Yorkshire and the Humber to showcase themselves and their achievements, culminating in an awards dinner to be held on 21 October 2009 at Doncaster Racecourse.

The Awards:

There are five award categories:

• Start up of the Year
• Social Enterprise in Education
• Innovation in Enterprise
• Social Entrepreneur of the Year
• Social Enterprise of the Year
  

Judges will be looking for outstanding examples of businesses that are delivering real social impact and competing effectively in a commercial market.

Why Enter?

The SEYH Awards is a fantastic way to promote your social enterprise whilst also celebrating the achievements of the social enterprise sector within the region.

If you would like to enter please click on the following link:

http://www.businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk/Top-Level-Nav/Social-Enterprise/SEYHawards.aspx

Regards Louanne

Louanne Roberts
Social Enterprise Start Up Adviser
Business Link Yorkshire

Mobile 07764 158224

www.businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk <http://www.businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk/>

Business Link Yorkshire
1 Capitol Court,
Capitol Business park,
Dodworth,
Barnsley
S75 3TZ

You're Hired!

Open Source Sandwich Breakfast Returns

 

Join us next Tuesday, 30 June at 8.30am at Old Broadcasting House in Leeds, where OS4B (Open Source for Business), a joint project between nti Leeds and Yorkshire Forward, hosts the second in a series of unique breakfast meetings for employers. 

This is definitely a date to put in your diary, as we’ll be hearing from

Yorkshire

 businessman, Paul Rhodes, from Greencore, talking about his experience in turning around the business from big losses to achieve millions, sharing his ordinary common sense strategies for achieving the seemingly impossible.

Stay for a filling breakfast and connect with other likeminded business people who are focused on success.

Then after breakfast, another highly successful 

Yorkshire

 entrepreneur, Neil Warnock of Luminary, will explain how you can gain insight into your own business with a Business Intelligence system based on Open Source.

Contact us now on 0845 122 1555 or [email protected] to book your place.

 

Open Source for Business (OS4B), a joint venture between nti 

Leeds

 and Yorkshire Forward, is designed to help regional businesses make the most of open source technologies. At the heart of OS4B is a centre of excellence for open source, including part-funded training (at least 60%) on open source products to help your business thrive.

 

Check out the new website at www.opensourceforbusiness.co.uk

 

 

 

Leia Bassett

Sector Officer, WYLLN

E: [email protected]

T: 0845 122 1555

M: 07826 876634

F: 0113 812 1729

http://www.wylln.ac.uk

http://www.ntileeds.co.uk

Twitter @ntiLeeds

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Leeds

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Leeds

 

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University

Old Broadcasting House, 

148 Woodhouse Lane

, 

Leeds

 

LS2 9EN

 

 

Biz Centre Party

Latitude 53 Logo-Branded Greeting Cards

A Creative Marketing Tool for Your Business

Minimum order just 50 cards from £45 plus VAT
Choose from over 100 stunning designs.
NEW! Quotations cards - send your customers something inspirational.

Special offer for myCatalyst members - 10% bonus cards with each order.
Start building stronger and longer-lasting relationships with your most-valued customers now!
Order online at www/latitude53.co.uk/cards4business or call us on 0844 504 5353

Want to promote your offer?

Hello and good Monday afternoon!

We are now creating Welcome Packs that are given to all new clients. In the pack there is a special offers and discounts section, that all myCatalyst™ members can take advantage of.

Do you have anything that you would like to contribute? It could be 10% off, one free taster session, free event –ANYTHING!

Please note that your offers will also go up on the blog.

Kindest Regards

Chandy Singh
Camberwell


Mobile: +44 (0) 7718982546
Email: [email protected]
http://www.cause-an-effect.co.uk

Shine* |  Harehills Road | Harehills | Leeds  LS8 5SH

Get more from myCatalyst(TM)!

Good News!

 

myCatalyst™ would like to offer every member with a flexible workspace package of 25 hours or more a free events package.  This means members on CAT 25, CAT 50, CAT 75, CAT 100, CAT Unltd or Corporate packages can all attend our monthly events free of charge providing you book your place in advance.

The next event is being held this Friday 26^th June at Shine: Smarter Money Matters, presented by Lisa Bohanna-Tang (Yorkshire Money Advice)

Please contact [email protected] to book your place.

Upcoming Event Dates
31st July 2009 - Hillside
28th August 2009 - Shine
25th September 2009 - Hillside
30th October 2009 - Shine
27th November 2009 - Hillside
18th December 2009 - Shine

Volunteering River week around Thwaite Mill

We are working with Aire Action and BTCV to provide a team of volunteers to work at Thwaite Mill in Stourton on Thursday 9 July. I've attached details including the activities that volunteers would be involved in, and they would be working with a team of volunteers made up of other businesses. We have a few places left so please let me know if anyone's interested.

Shell
Shelley Riley
Business Broker
Leeds Ahead
1 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5AB

Tel: 0113 246 7877
Mobile: 07912 391 085
www.leedsahead.org.uk <blocked::http://www.leedsahead.org.uk/>
Leeds Ahead - unlocking the city's potential

Volunteering River week around Thwaite Mills

The river and canal corridors are being increasingly recognised and treated as a valuable resource for Leeds. As well as being an important wildlife corridor, the waterways are now attracting waterside developments and are increasingly used for recreation and leisure activities.  Increasing awareness and utilisation is creating a demand to improve and maintain the appearance, quality and access to the waterways to support this increased use.

Volunteers from businesses can help improve our waterways and encourage more people and wildlife to use them. There many ways to look after and improve the waterways and waterside land such as clearing litter, improving footpaths, recreational facilities and improving wildlife habitats.

The volunteering river week in July will be a great time to enjoy and improve the waterways for the local communities. Improvement projects this year will focus around the site of Thwaite Mills which is a fully restored working watermill on a unique island between the River Aire and the Aire & Calder canal. Thwaite Mills is also surrounded by deprived the deprived communities and transitional urban areas, Belle Isle, Richmond Hill and Halton Moor, which are well connected to Leeds city centre, particularly by the river and canal corridors.

Activities on 6, 7 and 9 th July at Thwaite Mills will offer various tasks under the supervision of the local BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) and YWT (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust) groups. A range of tasks will allow volunteers to contribute to maintaining and improving the waterfront, wildlife areas and educational space at Thwaite Mills. 

Tasks will involve opening up footpaths and the towpath walkway, clearing vegetation, creating a ‘dead hedge’, building a barrier fence, painting the garage and warehouse as well as creating wildlife habitats for school groups to investigate.

Aire Action Leeds is a river management partnership (Leeds City Council, Environment Agency, British Waterways and Yorkshire Water) with an aim to ‘Create better waterways for wildlife and people, now and in the future’. 

 

The Aire Action Leeds partnership involves a number of organisations working together to protect and improve the appearance, wildlife richness and encourage more people to actively use the waterfront whether they live, work or visit the waterways and their waterfront.

Talk Straight Offer - Free Telecoms Review

Talk Straight provide business telecoms solutions, which range from introducing cost savings on fixed line telecoms and mobiles to telephone systems that can revolutionize how businesses operate. Clients range from sole traders to multinationals and they all have an account manager, who ensures that they operate cost effectively and efficiently. Talk Straight tailor their services to meet their client’s needs, to arrange a free telecoms review contact David Wilcock on 01274 214086

Lets Talk Business @ Hillside

MEDIA Call for Proposals

12 June 2009  The following MEDIA Call for Proposals has opened:   Promotion - Access to Markets Call for Proposals 09/2009   Deadline:  7 August 2009   For events starting between 1 January 2010 and 31 May 2010, or for annual activities in 2010 relating to computer-based information tools for the audiovisual industry. This scheme is for organisers of promotional events within  Europe .  See here for full details Please do not hesitate to contact MEDIA Desk UK if you have any questions about making an application. We can be contacted on 0207 861 7511.  Change your account settings Leave the mailing list Our privacy policy Visit our home page

Ethically sourced, affordable Fruit and Veg at Hillside myCatalyst™

Recently one of our members, Lee Griffiths, based at Hillside myCatalyst™, won the Strictly Come Business competition for his start-up business Holbeck Foods.

Click here to read more about Lee's inspiring story to build his business in the face off incredible odds:

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Leeds-fruit-and-veg-king.5343328.jp

myCatalyst™  would like to congratulate Lee for his achievements and to promote the healthy living style of Holbeck foods, you can now by fruit and veg when you visit Hillside myCatalyst™.  Look for Lee's stall next time you drop by.

Holbeck Foods also sell produce at Holbeck Community Food Market which will now run every Saturday at St Matthews community centre (the old Church) from 9am till 1pm.  As from Sat 20th of June Holbeck Foods will deliver fruit and vegetables by bicycle trailer to Elderly residents of Holbeck. This is can be arranged by contacting Karen on 07786037539. 

Beeston Festival

On Sat 13th of June Holbeck Foods will be operating from 2 locations, Holbeck Community Food Market as normal as well as Beeston festival. We hope to see you there for a fun day out.  

Perform at Your Peak in a Week

“Perform at Your Peak in a Week!”
A 2-hour Interactive Seminar for SMEs

Are you a business owner or manager?
- Would you like to improve productivity and profitability
- Keep top performers longer and reduce the risk of recruiting unsuitable staff
- Cut out the stress and conflict

Then attend this seminar where in the first half, Una Doyle, an international award-winning speaker, will share with you simple strategies you can apply straight away and see the difference in only a week. Plus “Challenge Una” Bonus Session!

“Challenge Una…”

In the second half of the event, challenge Una with any question about Peak Performance and she will coach you on the spot. These interactive real life examples increase each attendee’s success rate in achieving peak performance.

After attending this event, you will:
- Understand 5 key trends for peak performance
- Have discovered 7 key principles of peak performance
- Know small practical steps that you can implement in only a week for enduring improvements to your performance

Testimonials
* “Una is both knowledgeable and passionate about the material she presents and has the skill of application to boot!” - Anthony Healer, West Yorkshire, UK
* “Una was great at working with people on ‘real’ business problems in the Challenge Una section.” - Tony Brook, Oldham, UK
* “Bubbly, relaxed, engaging and knowledgeable speaker.” - Jeanette Harkness, Positive Days, www.PositiveDays.co.uk

Limited Places – Book Now!

Only £35 for MyCatalyst™ members, £49 for non-members. Bonus coaching also available - for more information or to book email [email protected], call 07766 917890 or see www.UnaDoyle.com to book and pay by debit or credit card.

Monday, 22 June – 5pm to 7pm
Shine MyCatalyst, Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds LS8 5HS

Kind regards


Una
_________________________________
Una Doyle
Professional Business Success Speaker

Attention SMEs! Download your “5 Key Trends for Peak Performance” video at http://www.UnaDoyle.com

0845 6442301
07766 917890
[email protected]
Website: www.UnaDoyle.com <http://www.UnaDoyle.com>     
Blog: www.UnaDoyle.wordpress.com <http://www.UnaDoyle.wordpress.com>  

Connect With Una:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Una-Doyle/54662399931?ref=nf
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/unadoyle

myBreakfast at myCatalyst™

myCatalyst™ member Nick Wayne has started a myBreakfast event at Shine

myCatalyst™.  This event is designed to be an easy introduction to networking and a chance for myCatalyst™ members to get together and help each other with advice and feedback.  If you're interested in joining the group, contact Wendy Smith ([email protected], 07872 694804).

Good Morning!

Just a reminder that the next MyBreakfast event will be at Shine on Tuesday next week, 16th June starting at 7.00am.

We are delighted that Una Doyle has agreed to give the first of our 10 minute presentations and she will be starting at 7.15. This will be followed by a 10 minute discussion / critique on what Una had to say and how it was put over - I don't think we'll have a great deal to criticise, Una is a seasoned presenter and I'm sure we'll all get a lot from her presentation.

Please remember to let me know on Friday this week if you are going to come as I need to arrange for the breakfasts and please bring your £10 with you on Tuesday.

Looking forward to seeing you all again.


Kind regards


Nick

Ebay Business Starter Workshop

Swapshop!

  Hi All,

   We now have a swapshop board in Shine myCatalyst™ (and
   soon at Hillside) for people to offer and request services on.
   If you need anything and you've got something to give back, get
   yourself in here and bring the board to life!

   For instance, you could request an hour's help with marketing in
   return for an hour of project management help; a piano lesson
   for some catering; a business book for a language CD.

   Pretty much anything! And the more you swap services with
   people, the greater your network will become. Trading is a great
   way to drum up new customers! If they like what you offer
   they'll come back and pay for it one day!

   Get Connected!

   "I do you a solid, you do me a solid"

Planet Leeds

myCatalyst™ Event Dates for your Diary

Dates of Upcoming events at myCatalyst™

(all sessions are 2pm - 4pm)

26th June 2009 - Shine  - Speaker: Lisa Bohanna-Tang (Yorkshire Money Advice)

31st July 2009 - Hillside 

28th August 2009 - Shine

25th September 2009 - Hillside 

30th October 2009 - Shine 

27th November 2009 - Hillside

18th December 2009 - Shine

Creative Networks June Event

Hello
 
Creative Networks is delighted to announce that our guest speaker for June will be Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review.
 
Starting at the slightly earlier time of 5pm, this event will also feature a VIP opportunity to see our BA (Honours) End of Year Shows – featuring exhibited work across the eclectic disciplines of Art, Design & Media.
 
 
Very best wishes
 

Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review

& Leeds College of Art – End of Year Shows

From 5pm, 25th June 2009

17.00 – onwards           Registration
17.00 – 18.45               End of Year Shows
18.00 – 19.00               Summer Food and Wine Reception
19.00 – 19.30              Welcome and Opening Pitches
19.30 – 20.30              Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review
20.30 – till late              Networking and Drinks Promotions in the Mosaic Bar
 
At the Leeds College of Art & Design, Blenheim Walk, LS2 9AQ

This event is free to creative, digital and cultural industry professionals.
 
If you would like to join us, please contact Creative Networks on 01422 399444
or email Bridget March at [email protected].

myCatalyst(TM) Opening Hours

myCatalyst(TM) opening hours are changing on a trial basis but don't worry - we still cover the daylight hours and you should be out there enjoying your summer anyway!  

This change is due to our host buildings' security provisions.

Hillside myCatalyst(TM)

Monday - Friday 8am - 10pm

Saturday - Sunday 9am - 6pm

Shine myCatalyst(TM)

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 11.00pm

Saturday - Sunday By appointment only - If you wish to use the centre on a weekend you must notify Sally or Chandy (sally or [email protected]).  The centre will only open if there are enough people to justify it being opened.

As always, centres are manned and laptops available to borrow from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. 

June 2009 myCatalyst(TM) Event

myCatalyst™ Mingle Networking
 
Join us at our next Business Generating event
 
Friday 26 June, 2.00pm-4.00pm @ Shine
 Smarter Money Matters – keeping your cash flowing
Assertive credit control in today’s climate


Are you struggling to make ends meet?
 
Is getting paid by your customers a problem?
 
Are you getting paid on time?
 
Are you being used as a bank?

Smarter Money Matters seminar will ask you to examine your strengths & weaknesses in managing your finances and ensure your company remains viable, profitable & sustainable.

 

• We will be describing the importance of essential and robust credit control procedures.
  

• How to manage debt
  

• Alternative financing options
  

• How to recognise ‘red light’ situations
  

• How to protect yourself against bad debts
  

• How to make finance an integral component of your Business Strategy
  

This seminar is aimed at those who can benefit from inside experience, knowledge & know how to help you to collect what is owed to you, when it is due to you - without conflict.
 

Agenda:

2.00pm Reception,  coffee and general networking
2.15pm Workshop  'Keep Your Cash Flowing'
3.00pm Networking
4.00pm Close of meeting
YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE IN ADVANCE.  
PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY.

Kindest Regards
Chandy

P.S keep an eye  out for your  monthly myCatalyst™  newsletter!
Check out :  http://leedscatalyst.com/blog

*Shine myCatalyst™
 Harehills Road
 Leeds
 LS8 5HS

 
 

This event is free to event paying members.
(Non-event paying members: £17.25 inc vat) To book/reserve your place for this event, please confirm your place by emailing: [email protected] or call  07718 982546