Channel Islands Skills Academy workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility on 24 February 2012

January 27th, 2012 by Events

(click on logo to go to CISA website)

On 24 February 2012, in a day-long workshop, the Channel Islands Skills Academy offers a Chartered Management Institute Award in Corporate Social Responsibility.

The workshop takes place at St James, St Peter Port, Guernsey from 9 am to 5 pm. The cost is £495.

This Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited award is designed for all those involved in the development and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities within their organisation.

Upon completion of the day long workshop delegates will be able to:

• Understand the development and alignment of a Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy
• Understand how to implement a Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy for maximum impact for all stakeholder groups
• Understand the evaluation, impact and reinforcement of the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy

Upon completion of this workshop, delegates will receive a certificated award from CMI and membership to the Institute for one year.

To find out more about this workshop, or to reserve a place please contact the administration team at enquiries @cisa.gg or call 01481 244904

CIGPE hosts Guernsey Airport 2040 lecture on 25 January 2012

January 22nd, 2012 by Channel Island Group of Professional Engineers

(click image to download lecture flyer)

The Channel Islands Group of Professional Engineers (CIGPE) hosts a presentation by Gerry Prickett at 8 pm at the OGH Hotel in St Peter Port, Guernsey on 25 January 2012. Continue reading

Guernsey Chamber of Commerce seminar on 25 January on ‘Making CSR work for your organisation’

January 18th, 2012 by Guernsey Chamber of Commerce

The Guernsey Chamber of Commerce invites you to a breakfast seminar where Susie Andrade, Managing Director of the Channel Islands Skills Academy (CISA), and Chair of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), will deliver a short  practical seminar on the subject of ‘Making Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) work for your organisation’.

Susie Andrade, Managing Director of the Channel Islands Skill Academy - click to expand ©Chris George http://www.chrisgeorgephotography.net/

The seminar takes place from 8 am to 9.30 am on 25 January 2012 in La Seigneurie room of the St Pierre Park Hotel, St Peter Port, Guernsey. Continue reading

Handbags 2 Heels fund raising on 4 December 2011 to help rebuild lives after tsunami

November 30th, 2011 by Events

Bridge 2 Sri Lanka would like to invite you to the Handbags 2 Heels fund raising event from 3 pm to 5 pm on 4 December 2011 at The Farmhouse, St Saviour, Guernsey.  Elegant and stylist handbags and shoes will be on sale at bargain prices.

(please click on the image to download a PDF file to your computer for further information)

Bridge 2 Sri Lanka would appreciate donations of lovely shoes and handbags that are in great condition for this fund raising event for Bridge to Sri Lanka to continue rebuilding lives and homes after the tsunami.

The items can be collected or dropped off.  Please call Sarah Griffith on 07781 133502 or email sarahgriffith @ hotmail.com for further information.

Guernsey smallholders offer free class on keeping poultry on 1 November 2011

November 1st, 2011 by Guernsey Smallholders

The Guernsey Smallholders are providing a free class on poultry keeping beginning at 7 for 7.30 pm on Tuesday 1 November 2011 at the British Showjumping Ground meeting hall, Chemin Le Roi, off Forest Road, St Martin (in the back lane behind St Margaret’s Lodge Hotel).

A chicken and chicks by Sausmarez Road on 28 July 2011 (click image to expand - ©RLLord)

The evening is completely free and a great way to learn about different aspects of keeping all kinds of poultry.

Please contact Sarah Brown on 07781 108930 or Claire Febrache on 07781 154992 for any queries about this event.

Young People Guernsey holds free marathon piano recital at Beau Sejour on 6 November 2011

November 1st, 2011 by Young People Guernsey

The local charity Young People Guernsey (YPG) has organised a marathon piano recital from 8 am to 6 pm on Sunday 6 November 2011 in the lobby at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, St Peter Port, Guernsey.

Over 40 local performers of all ages will provide constant music throughout the day by playing a grand piano specially placed in Beau Sejour’s lobby.

(click on the logo to go to the Young People Guernsey Facebook page)

The marathon is to raise awareness and to raise funds for the charity’s appeal to open an advice, guidance and information centre for 11 to 16 year olds, in partnership with Barnardo’s – the UK’s largest children’s charity. Continue reading

The Guernsey Bicycle Group organise high visibility bicycling event on 30 October 2011

October 28th, 2011 by Guernsey Bicycle Group

The Guernsey Bicycle Group remind everyone about the clocks changing on 30 October 2011 and the need for bicyclists and walkers to keep visible on Guernsey roads during the longer winter nights.

Members of the Guernsey Bicycle Group gather to promote safe winter cycling (click image to expand - ©RLLord)

A group of Guernsey bicyclists will meet at the start of the bicycle lane near the North Beach Car Park entrance in St. Peter Port at 11 am on Sunday 30 October 2011 in an eye-catching array of clothing and lighting for an easy-going bicycle ride to St Sampson’s High School and back.

This will be a visual reminder of the need to be visible on Guernsey roads during the darker winter months.  Everyone is welcome to participate.

If you would like to know more about the event please call GBG press officer Rollo de Sausmarez on 07781 144 144 or email: rollo @ healthspan.co.uk

—-

The Guernsey Bicycle Group (GBG) exists for the benefit of all by encouraging the use of bicycles and other environmentally friendly forms of transport to reduce the adverse effects of the internal combustion engine. GBG is a voluntary group working for the community.

Our Objectives:

• to promote improved facilities for cyclists and walkers
• to encourage the community to embrace sustainable forms of transport
• to support measures to promote cycling and walking as well as public transport and car sharing
• to co-ordinate and focus the efforts of individuals and other groups that share our aims

The Big Soup Kitchen Challenge in aid of Bridge 2 Sri Lanka and the GSPCA on 6 December 2011

October 28th, 2011 by Events

The Big Soup Kitchen Challenge in aid of Bridge 2 Sri Lanka and the GSPCA takes place between midday and 2 pm on 6 December 2011 outside the east side of the Town Church, St Peter Port, Guernsey next to The Albion.

(click on image to download flyer)

The soup kitchen will be open by 11.30 am by His Excellency Air Marshall Peter Walker and his wife Lynda.

Come and taste some delicious soups prepared and served by some of Guernsey’s top chefs.  Vote on your favourite soup to enable the top scoring soup to win the chef the coveted plate.

Last year’s winner was James Ferguson of Sueco Outside Catering with a spiced Sri Lankan lentil soup.

Quiz night to raise funds for The Friends of DofE Guernsey on 11 November 2011

October 28th, 2011 by Events

The Friends of DofE Guernsey are holding a quiz night for teams of four to six people on Friday 11 November 2011 at St. Sampson’s High School beginning at 7.30 pm.

Tickets cost £7 per person for ‘friends’ of DofE Guernsey and £9 per person for ‘non-friends’.

Sign-up to become a friend of DofE Guernsey to get a reduced rate.

Please support young people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the Islands.

There will be a Ploughman’s meal on the night plus raffle etc.

To book a table please contact Claire Cathcart on clairec @ gcfe.net or telephone 720408

(click on the DofE Guernsey logo to go to their Facebook page)

On-line sustainability conference for the built environment on 9 and 10 November 2011

October 24th, 2011 by Events

Sustainability Now takes place on-line on 9 and 10 November 2011.  The programme showcases innovation in the industry and expert guidance on where the opportunities are for business in the coming months.

(click on logo to go to conference registration webpage)

• Paul King will be hosting a debate on the Green Deal with Energy Minister Greg Barker and Kevin McCloud. Continue reading