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The Big Big Business Networking EventFocusZenith Management and Independent Business AssociationWednesday, 25 April 2012 from 10:00 to 15:30 (BST)Nottingham, United Kingdom |
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A NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!
How could you showcase your products and/or services to businesses from across the region in one go?
You are invited to attend the Big Big Business Networking Event which will be held at Notts County Football Club, Meadow Lane, on Wednesday 25th April from 10am to 3.30pm.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Exhibition and Networking
With 40 local and national exhibitors and an expected 200 visitors, the event will be an opportunity to network throughout the day, making new contacts and leads.
Speed Networking
A speed networking session with a difference will be taking place in the afternoon. Spaces are limited to 30 people and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Speaker Zone
A series of inspirational speakers will be talking throughout the day on a range of interesting topics. Please see programme below for schedule.
WHY ATTEND?
· Meet other businesses;
· Listen to the speakers;
· Develop your business links;
· Do your bit to support a local charity!
OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibition Stand
For only £30.00 + VAT you can showcase your business potentially to over 200 delegates.
Charity Buffet Lunch
Networking will continue during the buffet lunch, when our exclusive guest speaker, Ken Sharp, Commercial Manager at Notts County Football Club, will also give a keynote speech. The proceeds from this will be donated to the local charity, Emmanuel House.
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY
10:00am: Show Opens with Introduction from Colin Slater
10:30am: Panel Discussion consisting of Nick McDonald, Dewi Hughes, David Winnett and Kevin Chidlow-includes 15 minutes Question and Answer
11:30am: Panel Discussion ends
12:00pm: Lunch
12:30pm: Guest Speaker Ken Sharp talks during lunch
1:00pm: Lunch ends. Panel Discussion consisting of Kerri Bailey, Gerry Gardner, Phil Selwood, Peter Roberts and Steve Rudkin-includes 15 minutes Question and Answer
2:00pm: Panel Discussion ends
2:15pm: Business Card Bingo (Speed Networking)
3:15pm: Business Card Bingo ends
3:15pm: Chief Executive of Notts County FC Jim Rodwell presents cheque to Ruth Shelton (Chief Executive of Emmanuel House)
3:30pm: Show Closes
THE ORGANISERS
Independent Business Association
When & Where
Meadow Lane
NG2 3HJ Nottingham
United Kingdom
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 from 10:00 to 15:30 (BST)
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Organiser
FocusZenith Management and Independent Business Association
Exhibitor Profile
Company
It’s Women’s Business Club
Website
www.itswomensbusiness.wordpress.com
diane@marathon-media.co.uk
Social Media
Twitter: @itswomensbusiness
LinkedIn via diane@marathon-marketing.co.uk
Facebook: itswomensbusiness
About
It’s Women’s Business is a rapidly growing and expanding group of 230 members of local professional business women. Membership is currently free. Our networking events are unique as we celebrate the success of women in business through relaxed, informal and fun networking. Our members benefit from the build up of trust, friendship, support, motivation and of course business relationships so it works!
All our members receive a free magazine, access to our social networking group and invitations to our regular events. Anyone can join our group by simply emailing Diane Carter, Founder of the Group and Chair.
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Company
Stephenson College
Website
Social Media
Face book: www.facebook.com/stephensoncollege
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/stephensoncoll
About
Stephenson College (Nottingham Campus) is part of Leicestershire based Stephenson College.
The College has a successful track record of working with employers and offers a range of training solutions that include; Apprenticeships, higher education programmes, part time and short courses to support the business community.
Nottingham Campus currently works in partnership with a number of local organisations that include; Nottingham City Homes, Nottingham City Council, Mansfield District Council, Bolsover Council, Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire County Councils and North Midland Construction.
For more information
Call: 01159 557670
Email: studentservicesnotts@stephensoncoll.ac.uk
or pop in and see us at Oak House, 8 Easter Park, Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2PX
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Minuteman Press
Website
www.nottingham.minutemanpress.co.uk
Social Media
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Minuteman-Press-Nottingham/173809399337160
Twitter: @MinutemanNottm
About
Minuteman press is a full service printing and graphic design centre based in Mapperley. We offer digital and litho printing, web and graphic design, signage, vehicle and window graphics, promtional goods and workwear. We are a one stop shop when it comes to promoting your business.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Citylocal Nottingham
Website
www.citylocal.co.uk/Nottingham
shamshadwalker@citylocal.co.uk
About
Citylocal Nottingham is an on-line business directory which will attract more customers for you, in a cost effective way. Our guarantee: Your business will be found on Page 1 or 2 of Google; Exclusivity - only one business per business category; Personal service and support to promote your business. Don't lose this unique opportunity to advertise your business and lock out your competition. A Premium listing costs just £99 + VAT set up fee and then £30 + VAT per month. Ask at stand for special offer for April 2012.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Sterling McCall
Website
Lynda.croome@sterlingmccall.co.uk
About
Sterling McCall Wealth Management LLP is a successful, well established Independent Financial Planning company offering impartial financial planning advice to a loyal base of clients for many years. Our success has been built around three core principles; integrity, professionalism and impartiality, coupled with a creative and innovative approach to financial planning and a belief in a bespoke client service.
Our reputation is based on sound financial advice and meeting our client’s needs. We are totally independent, providing a comprehensive range of advice. Our focus is to build lasting relationships with our clients providing long term solutions to their financial planning needs.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Atradius Credit Insurance
Website
Social Media
Twitter: #AtradiusUK
About
With decades of experience and a wealth of risk assessment knowledge, Atradius offers a comprehensive range of credit management solutions that protect businesses of all sizes against the commercial and political risks inherent in domestic and global trade.
By insuring trade receivables, our customers reduce exposure to bad debt, ensuring a more stable cash flow and effectively turning risk capital into growth capital. Our focus is on expanding our product portfolio with innovative credit management solutions and product enhancements.
We listen to our customers, understand their credit management needs and pride ourselves on the flexibility and creativity that we can offer.
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Company
Simon Design
Website
Social Media
About
Having been in business since 1996 Simon Design provides a high quality design solution for a wide range of clients, many of which require effective design, print and website design and implementation. Managing Director Simon Davey has a wealth of experience in many fields including engineering, interior, graphic and web design which allows the company to offer an extremely flexible service and adapt to suit any client brief. Our in-house design team can provide a comprehensive design service to meet your needs from a small start-up business to a large National company.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce
Website
Social Media
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/DNCC_Newsroom
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Derbyshire-and-Nottinghamshire-Chamber/81419340687?ref=ts
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3068925&trk=anet_ug_hm
About
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce is the leading business organisation in the East Midlands. With a growing membership of more than 3,400 businesses and 8,000 affiliates, it is the third largest chamber of commerce in the country.
What We Do
The Chamber offers Members extensive networking opportunities and a wide range of discounted services.
Affiliates
We work in close partnership with many communities, political and funding organisations.
Board of Directors
The Chamber Board is made up of individuals from the region’s leading businesses.
Senior Management Team
Our Senior Management team oversees our wide range of services and activities.
Patrons
Our Patrons are influential and prominent organisations who share the values that drive the Chamber forward.
Local Enterprise Partnership
The Local Enterprise Partnership's purpose is to support and encourage economic growth in the region.
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Company
Nottingham Conference Centre
Website
www.nottinghamconferencecentre.co.uk
enquiries@nottinghamconferencecentre.co.uk
Social Media
Twitter: thencc
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nottingham-Conference-Centre/186229354725714
WordPress: http://nottinghamconferencecentre.wordpress.com/
About
Nottingham Conference Centre is a dedicated venue in the East Midlands providing conference, training and event facilities, meeting rooms and exhibition spaces. Situated in the heart of Nottingham city centre with excellent transport links, state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional customer service, Nottingham Conference Centre is the perfect place for your next event.
The centre opened in 2010 after a multi-million pound redevelopment of two of Nottingham Trent University’s iconic Grade II* listed buildings, Newton and Arkwright. Our flexible and unique spaces include large tiered and flat floor lecture theatres, naturally-lit meeting rooms and executive boardrooms. We offer the very latest, fully integrated audio-visual technology across all our spaces and free Wi-Fi access throughout.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Docubank Limited
Website
Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/docubank
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/docubank-ltd
About
From our Nottingham based facility Docubank can provide off-site document storage facilities, confidential shredding, scanning and archive boxes for businesses of every size and sector including law firms, accountants, architects, banking, finance and retail. We securely store all types of business records. Each item is individually stored, tracked and located using barcode technology. With over 25 years of experience and our advanced system technology we deliver an individually tailored service to each and every customer helping them to make more productive use of their office space.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
McIntosh (Ilkeston) Ltd
Website
http://www.mcintosh-accountants.co.uk/
trevor@mcintosh-accountants.co.uk (stoke office)
richard@mcintosh-accountants.co.uk (Ilkeston office)
About
McIntosh (Ilkeston) Limited is a progressive and experienced practice serving clients throughout the United Kingdom.
The managing director Iain A. McIntosh FCA ATII qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1986 with one of the world’s largest firms of accountants. He has also qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor and is a member of the Institute of Taxation.
The practice was established to provide the professional, wide ranging services of a national practice together with the cost effective and personal service of a small practice.
No client is too big or too small ranging from self employed sub contractors to multi-million pound corporate groups.
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Company
HR Response
Website
Social Media
Twitter: @hrresponse
About
HR Response Ltd is a well-known, established HR Consultancy practice based in the East Midlands. We offer a complete HR management service, from advice and support on all HR related issues, to managing projects such as recruitment, and organisation restructures. We draft contracts of employment, staff handbooks, and policy manuals, helping our clients implement new terms and conditions where necessary, including Union negotiations. We also deliver training programmes for our clients’ management teams to develop their understanding of best practice HR and employment legislation. Our clients range from 5-10 employees up to 150+ in all industry sectors.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
junk4funk
Website
About
junk4funk makes Music/Musical Instruments from waste sources.
More than 400 Recycled Music Workshops facilitated so far - clients
include BMW, EDF Energy, Biffa, Fair Trade, The National Trust.
junk4funk offers an Educative/Exciting means of looking at Environmental
issues, with a particular focus on the next generation.
It is an Engaging means of looking at issues of Sustainability, whilst
having Fun at the same time.
0115 972 4077
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Website
www.riding ltd.com
Social Media
Twitter: ridingltd
Facebook: :ridingltd
About
Riding was established in 1999.
Since then, our focus on professionalism, quality and first class customer service has seen us grow to become the UK's premier commercial and corporate investigation company.
Professional case managers provide all clients with a continuous point of contact throughout assignments, and our secure online portal gives you quick and convenient access to your case 24 hours a day.
Riding combine proven investigation techniques, carefully screened agents, and the latest technology, to ensure we get the best possible result for our commercial clients.
Nottingham Detectives are part of Local PI, the UK's largest private investigator group.
We operate in 157 cities throughout the UK. All Nottingham Detectives field agents are local to Nottinghamshire, ensuring you get a first class local service at local rates.
For help, when no-one else can ...Local PI.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
My Secret Kitchen
Website
Social Media
Facebook: My Secret Kitchen
Twitter: @mysecretkitchen
About
My Secret Kitchen is the UK's first nationwide food and drink tasting company. We develop our own products and retail them through self-employed Consultants who do home tasting parties and fund-raising events where they introduce people to our delicious foods and give recipe ideas. We don't have targets but offer generous commission, a host of other rewards and full training and support. Consultants can work part-time or full-time. We currently have vacancies in the Midlands area.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Webfuel
Website
www.webfuel.com
info@webfuel.com
Social Media
http://twitter.com/#!/webfuelstudios
http://www.linkedin.com/in/webfuellucy
About
Webfuel are a website design and software development agency based in the East Midlands. With a wealth of experience, no jargon and a friendly, customer focused team Webfuel has been running successfully for 5 years, but our team has many more years of industry experience and knowledge.
In our five years running Webfuel we're proud to say that we have never lost a client to a competing web agency and we think this has a lot to do with the high level of customer service we offer. We believe in developing close, on-going business partnerships with all our clients enabling us to deliver the most valuable online business solutions for them.
If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 01509 852 188.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Premier Apartments Nottingham
Website
www.premierapartmentsnottingham.com
sales@premierapartmentsnottingham.com
Social Media
Twitter: @PANottingham
Facebook: Premier Apartments Nottingham
About
Our attractive Nottingham serviced apartments are in the city centre with chic cafes, restaurants, shops and attractions moments walk, perfect for leisure and business travellers. Modern and comfortably furnished, the self-catering apartments include a choice of one or two bedrooms plus 4 luxurious Penthouse Apartments. Each features a fully equipped kitchen opening onto spacious lounge/dining area creating a generous space to relax and entertain in.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Solutions for Accounting Limited
Website
www.solutionsforaccounting.co.uk
enquiries@solutionsforaccounting.co.uk
Social Media
Twitter: @solsforacc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/solutionsforaccounting
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/solutions-for-accounting
About
Solutions for Accounting is a leading Sage Business Partner offering software consultancy, supply, installation, training and support to businesses wishing to take control of their finances. Specialising in Sage accounting, Payroll and CRM solutions, including Sage 50 & Sage 200 suites, Solutions for Accounting also offer Sage solutions for the manufacturing, construction & retail sectors. For comprehensive information and ‘product test drives’ visit our website:
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Hallam Internet
Website
Social Media
Twitter: @HallamInternet
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hallaminternet
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/HallamInternet/ Blog: http://www.hallaminternet.com/blog
About
Hallam Internet Ltd is an Internet Marketing Agency and we make the Internet work for your business. We understand the reason you’re online is to generate leads, make more sales, grow your business and make more money.
We provide a variety of Internet services including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Pay Per Click Advertising (PPC), Social Media, Email Marketing, Website Reviews, Training and more. We’re based in Nottingham and have both SME and and large national clients throughout the UK.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Ratcliff & Roper Print Group
Website
peter@randrprint.co.uk
About
We have recently been chosen as a preferred supplier to The University of Nottingham and as such have recently opened an office in the city centre. We are working with Trent Bridge Cricket Club,The National Trust, NCC, West Notts College, Chesterfield College and Peak District National Park to name a few, providing design and print in various formats on a diverse range of materials.
We also supply a large range of Roller Banners and Conference Stands, please visit website www.randrdisplays.co.uk for comprehensive details.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Nottinghamshire County LINk
Website
Social Media
Twitter: @NottsLINk
About
Nottinghamshire County LINk
An independent network of local individuals, groups and organisations that work together to raise community concerns about health and social care services.
We want to:
1. Engage with working people across the County.
2. Identify health and social care issues specific to working people.
3. Increase the number of working people involved in LINk.
How can we work together?
Can we hold a survey session and information stand at your site? Or circulate it by email? If you can help us to reach your staff through any events or groups that would be great. Do get in touch.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Space4Work
Website
About
Space4Work provides a range of virtual office addresses and telephone answering for home based businesses. We also manage a number of office sites in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, including the new Courtyard Business Centre in Wollaton.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Quiet Storms Solutions Ltd
Website
About
Results Focused Marketing
Sales & Communication Solutions
Whatever your sector, project or budget we guarantee you get
a proven process, the understanding of why it works and key metrics to measure your return on investment.
To out more about Quiet Storm and the innovative business solutions we have provided since 1987 call 0845 330 0805
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Coleman Bradshaw
Website
Social Media
Twitter: @colemanbradshaw
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/scottbradshaw1
Facebook: facebook.com/colemanbradshaw
About
Coleman Bradshaw are a progressive and energetic accountancy practice based in Matlock, Derbyshire, delivering a full range of business support services that are tailored specifically to the small or start-up business with ambition for growth. Coleman Bradshaw are proud to be at the cutting edge of the accountancy profession, utilising cloud technology to deliver a real time accounting service to ambitious and growing business clients. Intensive and tailored support is weighted towards the early months in order to optimise the tax position, the business structure, and the accounting system, from day one, providing a platform for rapid and sustained business growth.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Mail Magic
Website
lee@mail-magic.co.uk
Social Media
Twitter: @mailmagic
About
Email marketing allows you to reach more customers, more quickly and more effectively than any
other medium.
The speed, flexibility, and reach of email combined with its high response rates
and low cost means it has the potential to be the most powerful marketing
communications tool available.
Mail Magic works with you to help you design and execute campaigns that not only
have impact but also generate revenue.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Vision Development Consultants
Website
info@visionconsulttraining.co.uk
Social Media
Twitter: @consultvision
Facebook: vision development consultants
About
Vision have over 16 years experience of Business & Professional Development within the UK & 5 years working at an international level. Our primary focus is typically to help you drive business growth and profitability, making you feel more confident in yourself, your products and your services.
We provide a selection of Open access courses, bespoke Personal and Professional development courses and a variety of programs to Support those in Business.
We have been operating since 1996 and have won a variety of Awards and Accolades for our products and customer service.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Taurus Collections
Website
enquiries@tauruscollections.com
Social Media
Twitter: @collectdebts
About
When you want someone to recover overdue debts why not come to a specialist? Taurus Collections specialises in overdue business accounts, rental arrears, disputed debts and pre-legal and legal debts.
Debt recovery is what we excel in and by focusing on our clients requirements we have developed client friendly software allowing clients 24/7 access to monitor and manage their debts.
Taurus Collections can help you collect your debts fast, saving you time, money and hassle.
Exhibitor Profile
Company
Rose Security
Website
www.roseuksecurityservices.co.uk
info@roseuksecurityservices.co.uk
About
Rose Security - serving your security needs
Formed in 2003, Rose Security have developed into an established manned guarding, and electronic surveillance provider. Trading and operating throughout the United Kingdom, Rose Security will respond to your security needs whatever the problem and wherever the location. We pride ourselves on providing a high quality security service, and forging close partnerships with our clients.
“We make protecting your business our business”
Our services include:
Key Holding
Alarm Response
CCTV and Electronic Surveillance
Retail Security
Manned Security Guarding
Event Security
Door Supervision
Close Protection
0115 9620093
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Company:
SJ Beale HR Consult Ltd
Website:
Email:
Social Media Links:
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top
Twitter: @SJBHR
About SJ Beale HR Consult Ltd
SJ Beale HR Consult provides advice to employers on employment matters giving protection from employment tribunal claims. The flexible service includes telephone/email advice, on site support for meetings/hearings, employment contracts and employee handbooks, HR documentation starter packs.
Advice on any employee issue can be provided eg grievance, disciplinary, dismissal, sickness absence, poor performance, redundancy, re-structures, recruitment, pay & benefits, TUPE, employment tribunals.
A retained or ad hoc HR advisory service is available with a fast responsive service is guaranteed.
We can boast that through our support none of our clients have ever had an employment tribunal claim.
Call us now on 07762 771290 to discuss your requirements.
Sandra Beale FCIPD
SJ Beale HR Consult Ltd
Moulton Park Business Centre
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6AQ
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Company:
MDS Tele-Services
Website:
www.mdsteleservices.co.uk
Email:
mds.services@ntlbusiness.com
Social media links:
Twitter - @Marilyn_sharp
Facebook - MDS Services
Linked in - http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/marilyn-sharp/a/693/125
About MDS Tele-Services:
Based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, MDS Tele-Services are an established telemarketing business, specialising in (B2B)business to business telemarketing, telephone canvassing, appointment setting, data cleansing and market research.
By working in partnership with our clients MDS Tele-Services telemarket for clients projecting a professional image to develop business relationships and grow our customers’ client base. The small team of fully trained telephone canvassers will work with clients to find new quality leads, cold canvass and develop the contacts to generate appointments, enquiries and ultimately orders. We will work with clients to clean contact databases prior to mail shots and conduct follow up calls to maximise the results of mailing campaigns.
MDS Tele-Services aim to provide a quality personalised service whilst making every effort to keep their clients compliant with the telephone preference regulations.
Contracts can be flexible and tailored to each client’s individual need and budget, MDS Tele-Services are ideally situated to work with clients throughout Nottingham, Lincoln, Derby, Grantham, Mansfield and the East Midlands areas
Our sister business Motorcycle and light courier specialising in same day collection and delivery of urgently required, components, packages and documentation. MDS Courier Services are a Home Office approved Section 5 Firearm transport service. Based at Newark on the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire border we are placed within quick and easy reach of most major towns and cities. Our dedicated courier will collect your consignment and deliver it direct to destination; on successful delivery we will notify you by telephone.
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Company:
IMPACT Apprenticeships
Website:
www.impactapprenticeships.co.uk
Email:
laura.parker@impactapprenticeships.co.uk
Social media links:
Twitter - IMPACT_Apps. https://twitter.com/#!/IMPACT_Apps
Facebook - IMPACT Apprenticeships. https://www.facebook.com/pages/IMPACT-Apprenticeships/234557609911054
Linked in - IMPACT Apprenticeships. http://www.linkedin.com/groups/IMPACT-Apprenticeships-3881056?gid=3881056&mostPopular=&trk=tyah
About IMPACT Apprenticeships:
IMPACT Apprenticeships is an Apprenticeship Employment and Training Agency that provides stress free recruitment and employment solutions for employers. The distinctive feature of IMPACT Apprenticeships is that we act as the legal employer of the apprentice/s and place them with a host employer. We assist businesses to source quality apprentices with the flexibility of supplying apprentices in peak labour demands and assist with the rotation of apprentices. Our unique approach to the recruitment of apprentices, provides support to both business and learners to secure apprenticeships vacancies. We manage all aspects of HR including performance management and payroll, whilst providing the employer with a real safety net.
Our guest speaker for the Charity Buffet Lunch will be Notts County Football Club's Commercial Manager, Ken Sharp.
Ken was appointed Commercial Director at Notts County in November 2011, bringing with him a wealth of experience within the sports industry, having worked on a number of high profile projects throughout the UK, where he originally moved from his native Australia in 2002. During the past decade he has also worked as Commercial Director for Coventry City FC for two years before returning to Australia in 2006 to a similar role for Sydney FC. In late 2009 he returned to the UK to work on the premium seat sales and sponsorship rights as Head of Sales & Partnerships for the new and sold-out American Express Community Stadium in Brighton for the Seagulls. Most recently he has undertaken a short-term consultancy role for a premium seat project at Turf Moor for Burnley FC.
The Charity Buffet Lunch will commence from 12.00 noon, with Ken speaking from 12.30pm.
The charity which will be benefitting from the Charity Buffet Lunch has been named as Emmanuel House (http://www.olderhomelessness.org.uk/).