The Engineering & Manufacturing Network

INSIDER MADE IN THE NORTH EAST AWARDS 2023
2023-03-16 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead NE8 2AR
OVERVIEW

Insider is delighted to be launching its prestigious manufacturing awards, the Made in the North East Awards for 2023.
The Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the quality products and services that manufacturing and engineering companies supply and the skilled people that work for them.
Winners of a Made in the North East Award will automatically be entered into the national Made in the UK Awards.
More information will follow shortly. In the meantime, you can see coverage of the 2022 event here.

Affiliate Member Event: Muckle - Essential Law for Managers
2023-03-22 09:30 - 12:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Would you like a greater understanding of the employment law considerations guiding your management of staff? Our Essential Employment Law for Managers virtual course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to handle employment issues in-house.
After completing the course learners will have the confidence and skills to identify and address the key issues in handling:

Disciplinary issues
Capability – poor performance and sickness absence issues
Grievances
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Whistleblowing
Flexible working applications

Why attend?
This course will give you the grounding you need to get HR management decisions right first time, minimise legal risks, avoid employment pitfalls and once applied can help your organisation run more smoothly.
Our course is practical. No death-by-PowerPoint here. This 3 hour workshop includes lots of every-day examples and interactive case discussions to help you easily apply the training to your organisation and the management of your employees.
Who should attend?
This virtual course is ideally suited to all HR professionals, owners/managers, senior leaders, school business managers or anyone involved in dealing with employee issues within their organisation.
Timings
Our virtual course runs in the morning from Wednesday 22 March 2023
09:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost
Price per delegate is £250 + VAT (plus an Eventbrite fee + VAT) = £321.56*
* 10% discount available for SCHOOLS North East members. Please contact Neena Reynolds neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com to access the promotion code.
Book your place on our course using the button below. We look forward to virtually seeing you!
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Affiliate Member Event: Azets Webinar | Understanding the impact of the UK's Spring Budget and key tax planning ideas
2023-03-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Webinar | Understanding the impact of the UK’s Spring Budget and key tax planning ideas
22 March, 12.30pm – 14.00pm

The Chancellor’s next Spring Budget announcement will be on Wednesday 15 March and there’s substantial anticipation about what direction Jeremy Hunt will take as the UK continues to battle against a recession. With inflation also still wreaking havoc for both businesses and individuals, there are persistent calls for the Government to intervene and curtail soaring costs. At the start of this year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his five ‘immediate priorities’ and halving inflation was one of these, along with growing the economy and reducing national debt. As the Bank of England forecasts that inflation will fall quickly throughout 2023, it’ll be interesting to see what (if any) announcements the Chancellor will make to further tackle this.Could there be more U turns as the business sentiment is that the proposed increase in corporation tax to 25% is making the UK uncompetitive on the global landscape.This is also a great time to have a careful review of both your personal and business structures. We will be covering a range of topics for business leaders and individuals designed to ensure efficient, effective and strategic tax planning for the year aheadJoin our experts as they explore:

the key Budget announcements after the dust has settled and their possible impact on the UK business community and individuals
previously announced impending changes – including corporation tax increase from 19% to 25%, effective 30% R&D tax relief decrease and the 130% plant and machinery super deduction ceasing, and ideas that now should be explored
strategic tax planning tips for the year ahead – all with the aim of reducing or managing any associated liabilities and requirements.

We will also have an extended Q&A session to allow for any specific queries to be answered, so please take the opportunity to submit any questions or areas you would like us to focus on beforehand. It may be that you are concerned about the impact of the scheduled tax rate increases or you are wondering how to maximise the tax reliefs and allowances that are available.No matter your query, we will consider it from the perspective of ensuring tax efficiency and minimising your tax burden. Questions can be submitted upon registration.

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Promoted Event: Lloyds - Economic Briefing Update - Lunch seminar
2023-03-28 13:00 - 14:45 | Ramside Hall Hotel Durham Durham DH1 1TD
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Understanding the current economic conditions…
Following the turmoil seen across the financial markets recently, the ‘Cost of Living’ crisis,
Inflationary pressures and Energy uncertainty, it is becoming increasingly clear that the
ability to successfully navigate such significant economic and geopolitical uncertainty will
be key for UK businesses in the short to medium term. In order to support the region’s
business leaders and finance professionals with this challenge, Rhys Herbert and Chris
Wilson will present an economic briefing and update that should be both insightful and
informative, including key topics such as Brexit and impact on import/export, currency
and the current labour market. There will be an opportunity for questions on the day.
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Promoted Event: University Sunderland - Forward-Thinking, Innovation & Collaboration
2023-03-29 09:00 - 11:30 | University of Sunderland University of Sunderland Wearside View Social Space, St Peters Campus Sunderland SR6 0DD
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Small and Medium sized enterprises in the Northeast are warmly invited to attend the University of Sunderland Knowledge Transfer Partnership event, which is designed to bring Faculty of Technology academics and businesses together to explore how research and development can be undertaken and applied to solve business challenges and provide new opportunities.
You will hear from the academic colleagues at the University of Sunderland about their research in Graphene technology, Manufacturing and Maintenance, Data Science and Artificial intelligence and how they have used the knowledge to help businesses evolve.
You’ll then have the opportunity to move from table to table where you will meet with the academics to find out about the research they are doing and to talk through your current challenges. We hope through the conversations, we can help you generate a few solutions to address those challenges.
For those unaware, the KTP programme exists to invite a team of academic researchers and a full time graduate or post-graduate into a company to work with them across a period of time (normally 2 years). It is an Innovate UK funded programme, with industry contributing towards project costs, depending on the size of the project. This event will give you the opportunity to meet the companies taking part, network and learn more about the KTP Programme in general. This is a free event, and a tour of the Faculty’s XR lab facility, breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
Agenda
9:00-9:30 Arrival and networking
9:30-9:45 Welcome from Dean and Head of School
9:45-10:30 KTP/KE experience & case studies:
Panagiotis Karagiannidis, Associate Professor in Advanced Materials;
Adrian Morris, Senior Lecturer in Engineering;
David Nelson, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science;
Ronald Mo, Lecturer in Computer Science
Qiang Huang, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
10:30-11:00 Small group discussion: how partnering with the university can help business evolve
11:00-11:30 Networking and a tour of the faculty facilities

Parking is available at the University car parks with a visitor parking fee applicable.

Promoted Event: Teesside Uni - ExpoTalent
2023-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Athena Building Woodlands Road Middlesbrough TS1 3AJ
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The School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies presents the best work from second-year students from subject areas including computing, engineering, digital art, games, animation and visual effects.
ExpoTalent is a great opportunity to see the talent of the future and your chance to meet and target students for possible year-long placements, shorter summer placements and future employment.
Programme
1.00pm onwards: Registration (Athena foyer)
1.00pm – 4.00pm: ExpoTalent 2023 Showcase (Athena)
4.00pm: Showcase ends
4.15pm – 5.00pm: ExpoTalent 2023 Awards (Europa Building, OL1 )
5.00pm: ExpoTalent close
If you are interested in sponsoring this event or would like more information, please email scedt-events@tees.ac.uk.
We hope to see you on 17 May for ExpoTees Animation, VFX and Games.
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Affiliate Event: Azets Webinar | What does the future for R&D tax relief look like?
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
There are significant changes on the way to both the operation of and also the benefits available under the Research and Development Tax Credit schemes. The UK’s R&D tax system has been heavily debated in recent times, with system abuses commonplace and subsequent processing delays for legitimate claims.In order to try and address some of the criticism around the scheme and to stimulate positive change, HMRC have conducted an eight-week consultation on the potential simplification of the relief. While the results from this consultation are collated, there seems to be a developing expectation of how the scheme will look when any agreed reform takes effect, which may be as early as 1 April 2024.The canvassing of opinion also comes at a time when R&D relief is set to be reduced by up to 44% from 1 April 2023.Join our panel of R&D experts as they explore what the R&D tax relief system will look like from April 2023 and beyond. The presenters will also touch on tips to help maximise the tax savings on offer, as well as how to ensure your claim is processed effectively.Our session will feature an extended Q&A session to allow for real-life situations to be explored, so please take the opportunity to submit any questions to be discussed at this point. Questions can be submitted upon registration.

Promoted Event: Emergency First Aid at Work with Penshaw View
2023-04-05 09:00 - 16:00 | North East BIC Wearfield Sunderland Enterprise Park Sunderland SR5 2TA
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The Emergency First Aid at Work training course is ideal for those who have been identified as requiring a basic level of first aid knowledge. The course is also suited to those with an interest in learning basic life saving skills.
Course Topics
Aims of First Aid
DRABC
Recovery Position
Shock
Management of First Aid Emergencies
CPR, including useof an Automated External Defibrillator
Controlling Blood Loss
Managing Unconcious Casualties
Recognising symptoms of life threatening conditions
Duration: 1 Day
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Promoted Event: Lean Workshop Group event programme to drive operational excellence
2023-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | The Industry Centre 1 Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB
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North East engineering and manufacturing companies will be given support in driving operational excellence through Lean Tools & Techniques and Industry 4.0, with a series of events next month.
The Lean Workshop Group in collaboration with the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project are running two events at the Industry Centre in Sunderland on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 April 2023.
The Lean Workshop Group is a consortium of eight of the most innovative suppliers to the manufacturing sector: Bosch Rexroth, Spitfire, SICK UK, Orgatex, Bosch Power Tools, Visual Management Technology, WERMA Signaltechnik and K Hartwall. Harnessing a wealth of expertise in their specialist fields, the partners will provide companies with insightful tips and practical takeaways that they can implement in their business to bolster operational resilience, enhance inter-department connectivity, improve efficiencies and strengthen its competitive position.
There will be an opportunity to participate in practical and interactive session, using advanced equipment from the partner companies to put into practice Lean Management and Industry 4.0 techniques. Key topics will be covered including Visual Management, 5S (Workplace Organisation), Standard Operation Development, Work Content and Workplace Design, Logistics Operations, KANBAN Systems, ANDON, Intelligent Sensor Technology, Fundamental Skills Training, Cordless Power Tools, Autonomous Mobile Robots and Industry 4.0 Applications.
The events will be hosted by SAM, a £10.9m project to support the implementation of product and process development and the introduction of technology within the SME manufacturing base in the North East Local Enterprise (NE LEP) area.
Kevin Jones, partner at the Lean Workshop Group, said: “These workshops will be an excellent opportunity to review your processes, and listen to experts as they help move your company into the digital manufacturing age.
“Integrating lean management and Industry 4.0 into business processes to address pain points provides manufacturers with a host of benefits such as real time data to accelerate management, data driven quality control and training in virtual reality to improve working conditions.”
Roger O’Brien, Project and Technical Lead at SAM, added “We are pleased to be working with the Lean Workshop Group and promote areas of best practices to manufacturers in the region. The manufacturing sector is key to the North East and embracing the latest technologies that will be demonstrated in this event, and via our SAM facilities, will support companies to be more productive, competitive and meet some of the economic production challenges facing them in these challenging times. We encourage manufacturers to join us for this event for an insightful and thought provoking day.
The events will be held between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday 18 or Wednesday 19 April 2023 at the Industry Centre, Sunderland. For more information and to book click here

Promoted Event: RTC North - Building a Better Business in 2023
2023-04-20 09:30 - 2023-04-27 15:30 | RTC North Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB
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*Please note that this event is only applicable to SME companies based in the North East of England
This fully-funded 2 day event will help you to ‘Build a Better Business in 2023’ by helping you to overcome a range of the common challenges businesses face today.
Both sessions will be hosted by mindset and empowerment coach, Hazel Rockingham. Hazel will be covering topics on how to increase your own self awareness, how to build relationships through networking, public speaking techniques, do’s and don’ts of a marketing strategy…and so much more!
This is a unique opportunity to help you gain a well-rounded approach on improving your business for the year ahead!
Please note: Refreshments and lunch will be provided for each workshop

We anticipate this event to sell out quickly so please make sure to secure your place early. Book your FREE place today!

About Hazel Rockingham
Graduating from Teesside University in 2003 with a BA Hons in Marketing then 15 years working in Marketing Management roles across various industries, including Telecommunications, Media, Finance, Automotive and Diving clothing manufacturing.
From 2015 to 2020, I worked alongside a Gazelles scale up business coach. Being in a role that encouraged professional development I spent 5 years developing my skills using the NLP disciplines, through using my own coach which led to an increased level of self-awareness which gave me a strong desire to want to learn more.
In 2020, becoming self-employed, I decided to extend my knowledge further on NLP and study at Practitioner level, then onto Mastery level in 2021. A natural flair for building relationships and creating empathic communications has been at the forefront of my own personal development work – with a genuine desire to help others find their passion and help them on their journey of self-discovery.
My studies along with vast experience working in many roles across a variety of industries has given me a foundation/benchmark of best practice, which through my coaching, I can pass on to other leaders and business owners using a Person-centred focus.

About Supply Chain North East
Supply Chain North East brings together four key partners to work with over 1,100 businesses through to 2023, supporting them and identify opportunities in new and existing markets. An integral part of the North East Strategic Economic Plan, that has a vision to create 100,000 more and better jobs between 2014 and 2024. Supply Chain North East is delivered across the region by RTC North, Generator, North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) and North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC).
Supply Chain North East is a multimillion programme aimed at revolutionising the way SMEs diversify their offering and embrace new markets. The programme has received more than £3m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund, which is part of the European Structural Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
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Promoted Event: Teesside University - Apprenticeship Match Making - Call for Action - Can we support you finding an apprentice?
2023-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Teesside University
In conjunction with our School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies we are proposing hosting an Apprentice/Employer match making event at Teesside University. This is unique to Teesside University and an amazing opportunity for you to find an apprentice for your organisation.
The interest in Professional Apprenticeships is growing nationally and they provide an ideal solution to recruit, develop and retain skills within the Engineering and Digital industries. The focus of the event would be to ‘Match’ some interested apprenticeship candidates with employers who are looking to recruit an apprentice with a view to them commencing on one of our programmes in September 2023.
The Aim
The aim is to target school/college leavers and our own undergraduates to submit expressions of interest for specific apprenticeships where we have employers who have matching apprenticeship vacancies. The candidate will have been through our robust eligibility and assessment process for the apprenticeship they are interested in.
The event would be an opportunity for employers to meet, and potentially recruit/shortlist, from a pool of viable candidates.

What do we need from you?

To enable this event and make it a success we need apprenticeship roles/vacancies to offer to these candidates and a commitment to progress these onto an apprenticeship in September/October 2023. Do you have any Apprenticeship opportunities available within your organisation for the below? Or do you think you might want to look for an apprentice for next year?

Apprenticeship Standard
Pathway
Level

Civil Engineering

6

Control/Technical Support Engineer

6

Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Engineer

6

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer

6

Manufacturing Engineer

6

Product Design & Development Engineer

6

Digital Technology Solutions Professional
Cyber Security
6

Digital Technology Solutions Professional
Software Engineer
6

Digital Technology Solutions Professional
Data Analyst
6

Digital Technology Solutions Specialist
Data Analytics
7

Digital Technology Solutions Specialist
IT Project Management
7

If you can support and want to be involved please let me know by Friday 21st April.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Ruth Chester
Head of Apprenticeship Development & Partnerships
Email: r.chester@tees.ac.uk

EMN Event: Engineers & Manufacturers Assemble
2023-04-21 08:30 - 10:30 | Rainton Arena Mercantile Road Houghton le Spring DH4 5PH
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Engineering and Manufacturing Network is at the heart of the engineering and manufacturing industries in the North East of England. We are a strong and proud community of businesses that share knowledge, best practice, and collaborate to offer peer to peer support across all areas of employment – from maintenance to operations; HR to marketing; sales to leadership…and we are evolving!
Come and join us for breakfast to celebrate the strength of the Network and find out how we are changing.
How you, your employees and your company can benefit as we launch our 23/24 events programme along with EMCON 23 – the regions primary Engineering and Manufacturing Expo – now in its 15th year.
This is a specialist event targeted at engineering and manufacturing companies by engineering and manufacturing companies.
When: Friday 21st April 2023
Where: Rainton Arena
Time: 8.30am – 10.30am
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Affiliate Member Event: Brewin Dolphin Webinar - How to ease your tax burden
2023-04-25 12:00 - 12:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
With several tax and pension rules changing, arranging your finances tax efficiently in 2023/24 is more important than ever. In this webinar, Richard Harwood, our financial planning expert, will explain how to save and invest to beat the tax squeeze, with handy case studies for whichever stage of life you’re at.
In this webinar we explain how to:

grow your money tax efficiently
make the most of your tax reliefs and allowances
pay less tax in retirement
reduce your inheritance tax liability through gifting
navigate frozen tax thresholds

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions in a live Q&A.
This does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.
Host: Richard Harwood

Richard has been helping clients to meet their financial goals for over 30 years. A Certified Financial Planner, he specialises in tax-efficient investing, inheritance tax (IHT) planning, and pensions and retirement. Richard is regularly quoted in the media on financial planning subjects. He is passionate about the impact that financial advice can have on people’s lives.

Promoted Event: MakeUK - HR Inform: Engaging and Working With the Next Generation
2023-04-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Manufacturing is facing an acute skills shortage with an increasing number of the workforce now being defined as inactive. The sector historically has experienced a higher than average median workforce age, so it is unsurprising that half of manufacturing businesses expect between 6% and 20% of their workforce to retire within the next ten years. It is critical, now more than ever, to ensure the next generation is coming into and driving forward the sector.
This online event will provide unique insight into those firms that have successfully been engaging the next generation and also hiring the talent of the future. In this session you will hear expertise from Make UK, our partners and manufacturing business exemplars. Sharing personal experience and success of engaging with the next generation and more importantly delivering a sustainable future for their business. Additionally, outlining how Make UK’s campaign, National Manufacturing Day on 28th September 2023 can provide your business with a platform to engage with your local community.
Outline of the session:
10:30 – Welcome from Make UK
10:35 – National Manufacturing Day – Get Involved – Hilary Douglas, Make UK
10:50 – Make UK Next Generation Engagement – Training the workforce of the future, Fiona McGarry, Make UK, Technology Hub
11:05 – Polling & Audience Feedback
11:10 – Industry Best Practice – Thea Watts, Yunex Traffic
11:25 – Intergenerational Working – HR Expert, Nicola Kibble, Make UK
11:40 – Q&A
11:55 – Closing remarks
12:00 – Close
Attend this event to understand…how to improve your engagement with the next generation and how to create a workplace that encourages young talent to flourish. Further information on National Manufacturing Day 2023.
Ideally suited for… business leaders in manufacturing and those responsible for managing people and workplaces.
Make UK Member Ticket: Free
Non-Member Ticket: £49 + VAT. Join Make UK today: https://www.makeuk.org/become-a-member/make-uk-membership
The event will be held via Zoom and the link will be sent out to delegates upon registration. Make UK reserves the right to prioritise bookings for members and manufacturers. All delegates registered will receive a recording and a copy of the presentations.
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Affiliate Member Event: Azets Webinar | An SME Resilience Toolkit: Safeguarding your business
2023-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Businesses across the UK continue to face a number of uncertainties, including volatility in the value of the pound, rising interest rates, potential soaring costs in raw materials, energy and labour, staff shortages and persistent supply chain issues.
This uncertain and changeable economic backdrop at home and abroad has created a challenging environment for businesses trying to plan for the future, minimise costs and retain much needed cashflow. This webinar will help support SMEs to put in place some key changes that may reduce risks and help ensure your business can survive a downturn and be ready to take advantage of an upturn when it comes.
Our panel of speakers will explore steps SMEs can take to enhance their resilience against these external factors and limit associated risks to a minimum. Our R&D panellist will explore the tax relief which could provide a valuable cash injection, upcoming changes to the scheme and critical factors to consider when submitting a claim.
Our experts will discuss the following:

Financial defence tips, including prudent cash management and cost control
The new Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) and other funding options
Options to enhance your staff rewards and support your staff with cost of living pressures, both to create cost savings and attract and retain the best people
Cost-effective energy procurement
Upcoming changes to the R&D scheme and critical considerations when submitting a claim
Webinar DetailsDateWednesday 26 April 202312:00 noon Start13:00 pm Finish(There will be a Q&A session)

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Promoted Event: The Bradley Lowery Foundation - SAFC Celebrity Football Match - 8th May 2023
2023-05-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Stadium of Light, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1SU
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Established in August 2017 after six year old Bradley Lowery, lost his fight to Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer.
In 2013, his mum, Gemma, started a fundraising campaign to raise funds to get Bradley treatment in the USA, which was not available in the UK. The campaign was very successful and with the support off thousands of people, raised over £1.3m, as well as vital awareness for Neuroblastoma and childhood cancer in general. And these donations, provided the funding base for the charity.
https://bradleyloweryfoundation.com/
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/celebmatch
SAFC Celebrity Football Match – 8th May 2023

The Bradley Lowery Foundation, Foundation of Light and Sunderland AFC are working together to bring to you an amazing celebrity charity football match to help raise vital
funds for two amazing charities.
Your business can also get involved, by purchasing one of our amazing sponsorship packages.
£3,500 – Back of shirt Sponsor
(Above number) 2x Packages available, 1 for each team

Company Logo displayed above the number on players shirt
• 1 company member can play 10 mins on the pitch with the celebrities (optional)
• 10 VIP tickets for Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after the match)
• Signed charity shirt
• Photo with the teams after the match
• Logo displayed on LED board around the pitch during the match for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms

£2,500 – Back of shirt sponsor
(Below Number) 2x Packages available, 1 for each team

Company Logo displayed under the number on players shirt
• 10- VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs
after the match)
• Signed charity shirt
• Photo with teams after the match
• Logo displayed on LED board around the pitch during the match for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms

£1,500 – Sleeve Sponsor
2x Packages available, 1 for each team

Company logo on team shirt sleeve
• 8 VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after
the match)
• Signed charity shirt
• Photo with teams after the match
• Logo displayed on LED board around the pitch during the match for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation of Light social media platforms

£600 – Trophy Sponsorship

Company logo displayed throughout the charity game on LED advertising screens
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms
• 2 x VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after
the match)

£600 – Match ball Sponsorship

Company logo displayed throughout the charity game on LED advertising screens
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms
• 2 x VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after
the match)

£400 – LED Sponsorship

Company logo displayed throughout the charity game on the LED advertising screens •Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms

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Jackson Hogg - Tech Startup - Investment Readiness & Current Landscape
2023-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Blu Sky Chartered Accountants 69 Church Way North Shields NE29 0AE
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We are delighted to have Blu Sky, the UKs top digital accountants to host our event and talk about getting your business finances ready, whether your businesses is in the tech, digital and professional services sectors, at any stage and with a drive for growth.
The session will give you an overview to help you plan, monitor and deliver your business strategy. You will not want to miss this session if you are preparing to look for investment or dealing with the practical accounting and reporting needs afterwards.
As always another great opportunity to catch up, network with likeminded founders, investors and other specialist support agencies.
Disclaimer – Please note that this event is for clients and partners of Jackson Hogg Ltd and attendee details will be shared with our organisation. We cannot accept bookings from other recruitment businesses.
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EMN - Legal Issues Clinic with Muckle LLP
2023-05-11 09:00 - 09:45 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Engineering and Manufacturing Network are delighted to be working with our trusted affiliate, Muckle LLP to bring free 1:1 legal drop in sessions to its members.
Robin Adams, Partner of Muckle LLP will be available in 45 minute slots for 1:1 introductory on line meetings to provide cutting edge legal advice that makes manufacturing happen.
With a cross-firm team of lawyers, that advise manufacturers of all shapes and sizes on the legal aspects of running a business from funding to commercial agreements, intellectual property to debt recovery and disputes, employment and trade union negotiations to procurement, directors duties to competition law.
“We have dealt with Muckle for 30 years. They have been responsive, they understand us and we make a very good partnership together” David Osbourne, MD at Roman.
For more information about Muckle LLP and EMN click here

UMi Northern Powerhouse Export Awards - Nominations Close
2023-05-17 | Durham
The awards are brought to you by UMi in association with the Department for Business and Trade, and the deadline for entry is Friday 5th May 2023.
Shining a spotlight on the export success stories of the past year, the campaign will champion and inspire businesses no matter where they are on their exporting journey.
This year there are 11 categories, including E-Commerce Exporter of the Year, Net Zero Exporter of the Year, and the night’s main award, Northern Powerhouse Exporter of the Year. As a successful nomination, you will:
🏆 Get recognised as one of the North’s leading exporters.
🎙️ Raise your profile by featuring in the UK-wide campaign including an interactive digital publication, interviews and roundtables.
🤝 Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and export enthusiasts.
🥳 Celebrate your success with the team at the Celebration Event.
Nominate Your Business Today
Awards Timeline

Jan 2023
Nominations Open

17 May 2023
Nominations Close

9 May 2023
Judging

28 June 2023
Celebration Event

July 2023
Publication Release

Affiliate Event: Lloyds - Tees Valley Place and Exporting event
2023-05-23 09:30 - 16:00 | Riverside Stadium Legends Lounge Middlesbrough TS3 6RS
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Everyone knows that Teesside has the potential to make a huge contribution to both the UK economy and net zero ambitions.
Join us on 23 May at The Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough for an event where we will bring together key stakeholders in relation to these closely linked areas to explore what makes Teesside so unique and attractive. We’ll also look at some of the challenges that still exist which collaboration can help overcome.
Agenda
09:30 Registration and networking
10:00 Opening address
10:20 Welcome from Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley
10:45 Why Tees Valley
A panel discussion that will explore what makes the Tees Valley an attractive place to do business and invest in. Panellists from organisations including Tees Valley Combined Authority, Tees Valley Business Club and the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
11:30 Teesside paving the way for UK Net Zero
A panel discussion that will explore how Teesside is positioning itself as a leader in the UK’s journey to net zero. Panellists from organisations including PD Ports, Lloyds Bank and Nova Pangaea.
12:15 Keynote address
12:45 Lunch
The afternoon will be comprised of a selection of four breakout sessions led by expert panels with audience Q&A
13:30 Interactive panel 1
Teesside – a leading exporting and inward investment hub
A breakout session that will explore the region’s export potential, discussing how we boost regional capacity, attract inward investment and build a clearer understanding of our supply chain needs.
or
Teesside – a great place to live, work and learn
A breakout session that will explore pride in place including regeneration of our towns, repurposing of brownfield sites, major infrastructure projects and the region’s investment priorities.
14:30 Interactive panel 2
Net Zero
A breakout session that will explore what does net zero mean, what opportunities or barriers exist, funding net zero and an overview of local projects.
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Funding International Trade
A breakout session that will explore how to fund an import/export contract, incentivising sales and the options for import/export contracts and what do they mean.
15:30 Observation and feedback
16:00 Close
Full agenda including speaker details will follow in due course. Please click below to register your place.
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Promoted Event: Sustainably Engineering Together Our Oceans
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Materials Processing Institute Eston Road Middlesbrough TS6 6US
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What we have in our oceans now and how it got there is something we all need to be aware of.
This event will outline the problem and some action based solutions. We can consider what we do from here in our workplaces as Engineering / Science professionals and as members of the public in our everyday. All welcome.
LOCATION
The venue has kindly been supplied by the Materials Processing Institute. This venue has plenty of free parking. We are in the Fitzgerald Room. Full address: Eston Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6US
TIME
We look forward to seeing you in person on 24th May – please come early for a prompt 6pm start. Refreshments available from 5:30.
TICKET SALES
Tickets are free and sales end at 6pm 23rd May. Due to limited numbers if you are not able to attend please cancel your booking should your circumstances change.

SPEAKERS
Richard Hixson, Consultant in Critical Care Medicine and co-founder of Healthcare Ocean
Dr Richard Hixson FRCA FFICM is a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Exeter; NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur; Waste and Pollution Lead for the Intensive Care Society Sustainability Working Group; member of NHS England’s Sustainable Procurement Forum, the UK Ocean Decade Committee and the Minderoo–Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health.
Richard co-founded Healthcare Ocean as his main interest is Global Goal 14, Life Below Water and how anthropogenic activities including healthcare procurement, container shipping and molecular pollution adversely affected the marine environment. His goal is to ensure oceans, coasts and inland waterways are never forgotten in NHS net zero planning as without healthy oceans, it is impossible to tackle the climate crisis successfully.

Judy Power, Project Manager, Tees Rivers Trust
Tees Rivers Trust has been working to improve water quality and habitat along the river Tees since 2009. More recently the Trust has established a mariculture facility in Hartlepool to house a terrestrial seagrass nursery. The Trust will reintroduce seagrass to the estuary with a long term ambition of providing a natural way of sequestering carbon. Alongside the seagrass work, the Trust has also recently installed cages at Hartlepool marina for native oysters and is looking to undertake seabed restoration work in the estuary as a nature based solution to improve water quality.
Judy will give a short presentation on the benefits of natural solutions and the work of Tees Rivers Trust in the estuary.

The event will be hosted by the Founding Chair of Engineering Together, Paula McMahon.

Promoted Event: NBS - Masterclass: Specification Writing with Manufacturers
2023-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Tuesday 30 May, 11 am
When specifying complex building systems, our research has shown that over a third of specifiers want manufacturers to share their expertise to ensure that the system is specified correctly.
Join our webinar to discover how a collaborative approach to specification can make the process safer, more efficient and more accurate. Dr Stephen Hamil and Chris Vickers from NBS will demonstrate how cloud-based specification platform NBS Chorus allows architects, engineers and other specifiers to collaborate directly with manufacturers on project specifications.
Simran Thiara, Specification Manager at Sotech Architectural Façade Systems, and Craig Thornhill from Forbo Flooring Systems will also be joining the webinar to share their experiences of providing specification writing services to their specifier customers.
There will be an opportunity to submit questions throughout the webinar.
Speakers
Dr Stephen Hamil, Innovation Director at NBS
Chris Vickers, Technical Specialist at NBS
Simran Thiara, Specification Manager at Sotech Architectural Façade Systems
Craig Thornhill, Forbo Flooring Systems

Unlocking Potential-Empowering People Mgt in Engineering & Manufacturing
2023-06-06 08:30 - 23:00 | The Expanded Metal Company Greatham Street #14 Hartlepool TS25 1PR
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The engineering & manufacturing industry is facing a number of HR challenges from workforce shortages, recruitment challenges, retention and attrition.
These challenges are having a significant impact, making it difficult for businesses to find and retain qualified workers, leading to productivity losses and increased costs. To address these challenges, the sector needs to develop innovative HR strategies that focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
Wed 6th June session will focus particularly on developing the people managers in engineering & manufacturing companies in a way which empowers them to create better working environments.
Target audience – those with an HR responsibility within small, medium and large engineering & manufacturing companies in North East England from mid to senior career level.
Come and join like minded professionals responsible for HR in engineering and manufacturing businesses to develop your practice, become more effective and efficient and address some of the day to day challenges of HR in the engineering & manufacturing sector in the North East.
Engineering & Manufacturing Network, in partnership with Jackson Hogg are hosting regular peer to peer specialist networking events for those working in HR roles within the Engineering & Manufacturing sector .
This event is open to members and non members of the Engineering & Manufacturing Network but preference will be given to members should the event be full. If you make, manufacture or engineer products please choose the Engineering and Manufacturing Company ticket If you deliver or sell services into Engineering and Manufacturing, please choose the Service Company ticket option.
Peer to peer activity is proven to:

Improve understanding : When you explain a concept to someone else, you have to think about it more deeply and in a different way. This can help you to better understand the concept yourself – the power of thinking out loud!
Increase motivation: You are often more motivated to learn when you are working with others and creating a sense of camaraderie.

Timings
8.30 – 9.00am Networking
9.00 – 10.30am Main Event
10.30 – 11.00am Discussion and/or tour of the Expanded Metal Company

Engineering & Manufacturing Marketers' Meet-Up
2023-06-07 00:00 - 02:00 | Horizon Works Marketing 14 Berrymoor Court Cramlington NE23 7RZ
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Marketing is difficult for engineering and manufacturing companies – FACT

The products we sell are often complex and technical so it’s difficult to explain the benefits of products clearly and concise.
The target audience is small and specialised which can make it difficult to reach them with marketing messages.
The sales cycle can be long so it’s hard to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and evidence why the investment is worth it to a senior team.

Come and join us at this event, with like-minded professionals responsible for marketing and sales in engineering and manufacturing businesses, to develop your practice and become more effective and efficient.
Presentation: Building a sales and marketing strategy to support growth
At this session on June 7, we’ll be hearing from Ben Moody, Marketing Manager of Alexander Battery Technologies, winner of the Insider Made In The North East Manufacturer of the Year (under £25 million) award…
Building a Sales and Marketing strategy for growth can be difficult for any business. The goal for Alexander Battery Technologies was to drastically improve upon the pre-existing approach of the business.
Having been an established business for over 40 years, 2022 was the year it needed to develop a strategy to capture the increase of electrification in industry and take the business to the next level. Growing from a single sales person to a Sales and Marketing team of 10 (and counting) Alexander Battery Technologies applied its strategy to support growth through exhibitions supported by a digital strategy to feed into campaigns.
Ben’s presentation will include:

The steps Alexander Battery Technologies took towards building its team
What the team builds into its marketing plan… and why
A review of the company’s successes with its strategy
What it has learned along the way

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the success of an innovative North East company with a rich heritage – and see the difference marketing has made to its journey.
The event will also include a panel session with marketing and sales specialists from across the engineering and manufacturing community.
Peer to peer activity is proven to:

Improve understanding – when you explain a concept to someone else, you have to think about it more deeply and in a different way. This can help you to better understand the concept yourself – the power of thinking out loud!
Increase motivation – you are often more motivated to learn when you are working with others and creating a sense of camaraderie.

Each Engineering and Manufacturing Marketers’ Meet-Up session will focus on a specialist topic or case study and is targeted at those responsible for marketing and sales, business development, PR, and brand within and engineering & manufacturing setting at all levels.
Building a Sales and Marketing Strategy to Support Growth

Affiliate Member Event: Azets Webinar | Corporation Tax Rise: How to manage the impact on companies and shareholders
2023-06-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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13th June
For some time, it has generally been the case that dividends have offered company owners and directors a cost effective and flexible remuneration option compared to a bonus or salary.
However, the gap between the two has narrowed and it can no longer be assumed that a simple dividend option is the most effective route to take. Every individual’s personal and business circumstances are different, and a remuneration review allows you to plan around your particular situation and ensure optimal tax position.
Recent tax changes, including the corporation tax increase, have been influencing factors. As such, assessing ways to manage the impact of this hike to 25% on taxable profits over £250,000 could be beneficial.
Join our panel of experts as they discuss:

Steps to help entrepreneurs, business owners and directors efficiently plan their remuneration
Managing the increased corporation tax burden

Writing off business investment through the full expensing regime and deducting some or all of the value from profits before tax is paid

Affiliate Event: Muckle - Getting your contracts right - a practical approach
2023-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Muckle LLP Time Central 32 Gallowgate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BF
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We are delighted to be offering another session of our popular contracts training.
We know putting together a contract can be intimidating but it doesn’t need to be.
We’ve designed this course to take the stress out of the process, giving you the know-how to negotiate and manage your contracts with confidence. If you put in the work upfront and get it right first time, you’ll save your organisation time and money in the long run.
Why attend?
Delivered by experts from our Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams, the course will cover the basics of contracting as well as highlighting some of the more complex issues, including termination and disputes. Our experts will provide you with the practical tips to help identify risks and common pitfalls, as well as highlighting where you might be able to identify potential opportunities, so that you can achieve your commercial objectives.
Who should attend?
Suitable for those who are new to contracting and procurement as well as those who may want to refresh or deepen their understanding of some of the more complex contractual issues.
Price
£200 + VAT (plus Eventbrite fee £14.49 + VAT) = £257.39.
If you require further information, help or advice please email michela.johnson@muckle-llp.com in the events team or call on 0191 211 7884.

Promoted Event: Invitation to Small Business Equity Tracker 2023 launch webinar
2023-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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On 15th June 2023, the British Business Bank will publish its ninth annual Small Business Equity Tracker.
To mark the publication of this year’s report and to discuss the findings, please join us for a webinar on 15th June. Hosted by Louis Taylor, CEO, British Business Bank with Matt Adey, Director of Economics, we will share the key findings from the Small Business Equity Tracker 2023.
This will be followed by a panel discussion ‘What are the opportunities for the UK in breakthrough technologies?’, chaired by Louis Taylor and featuring investors and businesses who are driving innovation:

Kerry Baldwin – Co-Founder, Managing Partner, IQ Capital.
Amin Chabi – Founder, CEO and Chief Engineer, Lunasa Ltd.
James Stephenson – CEO, Promethean Particles.

The Small Business Equity Tracker provides a unique, in depth assessment of developments in equity
finance markets for smaller businesses across the UK, covering equity investment from a wide range of
funding sources including venture capital funds, business angels and crowdfunding platforms.
Date: 15th June 2023
Webcast: 11.00am – 12.00 noon
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E&M Event: Secure Places and Safe Language - an event inspired by the INWED 2023 theme
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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‘Secure Places and Safe Language’ is inspired by the INWED 2023 theme #MakeSafetySeen.
Our guest speakers will share how their work contributes to safety and security. We shall be covering a variety of topics covering feeling secure in places including our workplaces and transport systems and feeling safe in the language we use. Real-life examples and ideas will be explored in a Q&A session to further share ideas and discussions to make everyone feel welcome, safe and secure.
This free online event is an open-to-all event which has been organised by Engineering Together in association with the Women’s Engineering Society Tyne and Tees Cluster and Engineering & Manufacturing Network.
Meet our speakers
PAULA McMAHON, Founder of The Line
Paula is a high profile multi award winning Civil Engineer who educates many on the need for and advantages of a more equitable and sustainable society.
Paula works for Sir Robert McAlpine where she mentors staff working towards professional qualifications and manages the wide reaching and varied social value on the A19 DBFO Project.

She is an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Trustee and Head of UK Regions as well as being the Honorary Editor for the flagship Civil Engineering international journal.

Paula also is an active Women’s Engineering Society (WES) member where she has recently has been appointed Chair of the WES Climate Emergency Group.

In her spare time Paula set up TheLine to help everyone think about the language they hear and use.

More details and speaker announcements will be added in due course.
In the meantime feel free to check out the contents of the
EngTog YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EngTog
And in particular our past INWED themed play list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk71WsDGw4TnKXjJ9xWtXMjGIlJpMyHI7

The Top 50 Women in Engineering WE50 2023 celebrates the women engineers who are engaged in safety and security and who #MakeSafetySeen. These amazing women work to keep us safe, wherever we are, whether at work or leisure, at home or online. Following in the footsteps of the WES first Secretary, Dame Caroline Haslett, who invented the three-pin safety plug to protect children from electric shocks, the 2023 WE50 winners will be women who are protecting the public through their work, often unseen and unknown.

Useful Information
Ticket sales end 4 hours before the event start time. Full sign in instructions shall be issued to the email address provided 2 hours before the event start time (UK Time Zone).
We plan to record this event and store / share this recording with Engineering Together and their associated organisations. By signing up and logging onto the event you are consenting to this.
All Q&A is intended to be ran by the platform chat function. Please note on most platforms this can be copied and saved by others and the name entered shall be displayed. By signing up to this event you are agreeing to be part of the chat.
To minimise interference and to maintain bandwidth upon entry your video shall be disabled, and your microphone muted. The organisers reserve the right to remove anyone from the event.
Eventbrite collects your email address, first name, surname and payment information (not applicable for free event) during check out by default.
We have found some attendees have difficulties on certain platforms, if for some reason you are unfortunate to have an incompatible system you will be able to watch again via our YouTube channel after the event. We will send you the YouTube link when this is available after the event.
Thanks to our sponsors
We have been Engineering Together with a few organisations to bring you this series. A special thanks to them all for providing time and resources to make this happen.
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Promoted Event: THE TECH FESTIVAL FOR THE NORTH EAST
2023-06-19 08:00 - 2023-06-23 17:00 | Northumbria University Great Hall Sutherland Building, Ellison Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST
Taking place over five days, events will be hosted right across the region showcasing the very best tech businesses and talent that the North East has to offer.
Through a mixture of curated and community-designed and led fringe events, the festival will showcase the diversity, achievements and range of exciting tech businesses in the North East that are shaping the future!
Whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, want to showcase your work or you’re simply wishing to be inspired, there’s sure to be an event for you. Come along and get involved.

EMN Marketing Surgery Session
2023-06-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Contact Samantha Vassallo: +44 (0)777 228 3759
