As Bristol’s Private Members Club for creatives, we are passionate about supporting the local creative community. Our Square Gallery is a revolving exhibition of Bristol artists.
At current we are exhibiting the work of Lee Ellis, Molly Hawkins and sculptures from Sophie Howard.
Join the artists in the club from 5pm on Wednesday 25th August to preview their work, where there will be exclusive discounts for one night only, and enjoy complimentary prosecco and canapes courtesy of The Square Club. Stay on to enjoy dinner with us and try some of our incredible cocktails.
Book your free ticket here – https://www.thesquareclub.com/events/art-preview-night/
Join our Senior Experience Optimisation Consultant, Peter Kay, for our next webinar. As with all our online events, this session will be recorded and shared with all registrants, so please do sign up even if you can’t attend live.
Webinar description
Designing to meet the expectations and needs of users has been long shown to be great for business. Inclusive design is valuable.
But is it truly inclusive if you are neglecting the most valuable user there is?
In this webinar, our Senior Experience Optimisation Consultant Peter Kay will explore how you can’t consider yourself truly user centred unless you design solutions that meet the expectations of the one user that visits your site the most, Google.
Peter will explore the relationship Google has with its users and how, if you want your site to rank well you need to design with this relationship in mind.
Join us on the 28th September to learn how as a designer, you can deliver truly inclusive experiences that deliver value to both humans and machines (or how to be good at SEO as well as design).
Join Nomensa’s Head of Design, Will Wellesley-Davies, for our next webinar. As with all our online events, this session will be recorded and shared with all registrants, so please do sign up even if you can’t attend live.
Webinar description
Centralised government design systems and standards provide invaluable functionality, usability and accessibility to local services. They reduce common mistakes and improve cost efficiencies for developing new solutions.
However, generic and homogenous experiences can also challenge service’s abilities to engage and inspire customers, build trust and relevance.
This session shares insight from design research and experience about how to design systems and standards to become an extension of your brand identity, project your culture and personality and match the tone and sensitivity of different service requirements.
Will will share practical steps to improve advocacy with stakeholders and develop a common vision that works for both publishers and customers.
The Kiltered Guide to Effective D&I is a practical series of five bite-sized virtual sessions to set you on the right track with your diversity & inclusion efforts. We’ll help you make sense of what Diversity & Inclusion means for your business, why it matters, and how to turn the conversation into action. We’ll share insights, tools and techniques to help you overcome any D&I fears and obstacles, before starting to develop a plan. Our goal is to help you create a more inclusive workplace that will lead to increased diversity, improved team motivation and better business performance.
Anyone looking to embed D&I into their business in a way that’s about more than talking and quotas. You might already be doing something D&I related, you might not. You might have taken the first step but are not sure what to focus on next. Or you might be finding it difficult to get buy-in or investment for your efforts. We’re here to help you take that next step, whatever it might be, and turn conversations into meaningful action for your business.
This series of 5 workshops will run fortnightly on a Wednesday morning starting on Wednesday 22nd September.
** NB the first session had already taken place but if you’d like to book on the remaining 4 sessions, we will send you a recording of the first session along with slides so that you can catch up.
Part 1 – 22nd September, 9-10.30am
Setting the Scene – The business case for Diversity & Inclusion
Part 2 – 6th October, 9.30-10.30am
Making Space for Inclusion – Where do I start?
Part 3 – 20th October, 9.30-10.30am
Embedding Inclusion into your Culture through your Vision, Mission, Values and Strategy
Part 4 – 3rd November, 9.30-10.30am
The Perception Gap – Using data and analytics to increase your chances of success
Part 5 – 17th November, 9.30-10.30am
Writing your plan and putting it into action
Barrister Morag Ofili started Kiltered in 2020, a forward-thinking diversity and inclusion consultancy with a mission to take the fear out of building more inclusive workspaces. Using data analytics and organisational psychology, Kiltered helps businesses develop cohesive and achievable strategies for change and empowers businesses to put plans into action in a meaningful way. Where needed, Morag can tap into her network of lawyers, HR specialists and trainers to offer additional support. Kiltered is a resource for companies and leaders who are ready to do things differently. Morag is also a director at Broadminded, a community for curious and ambitious women, running events to inspire, educate & support women across all industries.
With a career spanning 20+ years in the creative and tech industry, Mette Davis has co-founded start-ups, and held leadership positions for global networks, boutique creative agencies and a digital transformation consultancy. Her former clients include British Airways, Mars and McLaren Automotive to name a few. Mette set up her own business in 2016, partnering with businesses and individuals to help them navigate through change and unleash their full potential. She works closely with companies to develop robust business strategies that stand the test of time, helping them activate their plans across multiple areas with a suite of practical tools and techniques, including workshop design and facilitation. Mette has also previously delivered several hugely popular training workshops for Bristol Creative Industries.
Diversity & Inclusion is a topic that’s rarely out of the news. But it’s also a topic that makes us feel uncomfortable, unsure of how to approach it and where to start. And once we have started, what we should be focusing on and prioritising in our strategic plans.
This first virtual session will help to set you on the right track with your diversity & inclusion efforts, make sense of what it means for businesses and the creative industries specifically, why it matters, and where to start. We’ll share a balanced perspective on some of the latest research and benefits of writing a business case, and explore different approaches to D&I, including metrics you can use to drive your efforts, all with the goal of creating a more inclusive workplace that will lead to increased diversity, improved team motivation and better business performance.
Whilst many understand the importance of inclusive workspaces and have heard the stats that diversity and inclusion is good for business, a large number of businesses have no idea how to get from where they are now to where they ought to be.
There are many reasons not to change – you lack the expertise, it takes up too much time, you don’t have the money or perhaps you simply do not want to compromise the positive elements of the existing culture? This session will tackle all of these common concerns and equip you with the tools to embark on your inclusion journey with a positive mindset.
Over the course of the session, we will explore why change is hard and what we can do to embrace it to create a better workplace environment for everyone.
The 3rd session in the Kiltered Guide to Effective D&I focuses on embedding inclusion into your culture through your vision, mission, values and ultimately your strategy.
We’ll talk about inclusive leadership, what it means and why it’s important for companies who want to achieve genuine inclusion, starting with the definition of your vision, mission and values. And once created, how it weaves into every element of your strategy and creates value for your business.
We’ll talk about different approaches companies take, with real life examples who have achieved varying levels of success through their efforts, including a deeper dive into the London 2012 Olympics and what we can learn from their approach to D&I.
We’ll also provide some practical guidance to help you on your way.
So you have examined your culture and examined your values but do you actually know how your employees feel about working in your organisation?
Are you surprised that anyone would ever want to leave?
The perception gap is the distance between how you want to come across and how you are ultimately perceived.
In this session, we will look at how data helps businesses close the gap and develop solutions that are responsive to the needs of their people.
As part of the Kiltered Guide to Effective D&I series, this final virtual session focuses on putting your plan into action. We’ll provide some practical steps you can take depending on where you are on your journey, as well as a couple of useful tools that will help you on your way to developing an inclusive culture that creates value for the business and motivates your team.
We’ll also help you understand what to expect, things to look out for, and how to approach some of the trickier situations that might arise. We’ll also share examples to bring it all to life.
Whatever your stage of business, your network is crucial for your growth. Enterprise Nation’s free monthly online small business meet-ups are ideal if you want to grow your local business connections in a fun and relaxed environment.
Come along to learn new skills, discover opportunities, solve challenges, get inspiration and make a group of local business friends. Join the event with a challenge or need in mind and the group will help you find solutions.
The Bristol meet-up is hosted by Dan Martin, Enterprise Nation’s local leader for Bristol. Dan is a freelance small business journalist, content creator and event host.
In this meetup we’ll be talking about Google’s ‘Core Web Vitals’ update and why it is important to understand how this will impact you.
‘Core Web Vitals’ are Google’s group of UX-related ranking factors that could see you rise to page 1, or fall to page 10 in the search engine results, depending on whether your website is ready for this update. In this session, learn about how you can tailor your eCommerce strategy to get one step ahead of the competition, and benefit from these updates.
We’ll be covering:
* What are Core Web Vitals?
* What makes for a good website experience
* How to measure your site’s performance
* Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
We’re delighted to announce our line-up:
* Nikki Halliwell, Technical SEO Consultant @ PushON
* Camilla Bass, Content Marketing Manager @ Fresh Relevance
* Matt Duff, Enterprise Sales Manager @ Adobe
* Tim Willis, Head of eCommerce South West @ PushON
We would have loved to have held this event in person, but due to the current situation we are going virtual again. We really hope we can hold our next event in Bristol, face-to-face.
Join us – 29th July at 5pm over Zoom.
PushON
Many coaches & consultants like you want more quality clients, but struggle to attract the right ones to them.
You want to find your uniqueness and stand out in a crowded marketplace, but struggle to see how you are different.
You know you’ve got to select a sharper niche, but you have enough expertise to help everyone.
You are tired of feeling stuck in your own head and want to do something before self doubt starts creeping in.
In this 90-min workshop, you will learn:
– The 3 steps to finding your essence and create a unique positioning
– The 3 steps to engaging your ideal client with your marketing message
– The 3 keys to creating a successful marketing approach
Let’s face it….after almost 18 months of many of us being tied to our desks in our home offices feeling a little Zoomed out, we could all do with some fresh air and thinking space.
Our members’ lunches have long been a firm fixture in the BCI events calendar – the perfect opportunity for a small group of members to connect and exchange information about their businesses. That said, these sessions are way more than just pitching; they offer a shared space for connecting with your peers to share successes and discuss challenges….and boy, there’s been a few of those in recent times!
As the world starts to open up once again, we’re keen to offer our members more creative ways of networking so we’re teaming up with Outside for a BCI Walk & Talk session on Friday 17th September. Similar to our members’ lunches, we’ll gather a group of 12 people who are keen to don their walking boots and explore the stunning countryside around Bristol and Bath.
Over the course of a 3 hour circular walk, you’ll get to spend 10-15 minutes chatting to each of your fellow walkers. No agenda as such, just clear open space for thinking, connecting, sharing experiences and exploring possibilities. Chris Thurling (BCI’s Chair) and Alli Nicholas (BCI’s Membership Manager) will be joining the group too so it’s a great chance to chat to them about getting the most out of your BCI membership.
The starting point for our first Walk & Talk will be in the beautiful Mendips, just south of Bristol. We’ll meet in the car park at Burrington Combe ready to leave at 9.30am. If this format proves popular, we’ll look to arrange future walks starting from different locations around the area.
This event is exclusively for BCI members. There’s no charge but you do need to register in advance via the link below.
Drawing is a wonderful way of engaging with the world. Spend time drawing at outdoor and covered locations in the city and enjoy meeting other students in real life!
Discover new approaches to drawing objects in the landscape. Each day will feature structured drawing activities exploring different materials and processes. We will work in sketchbooks and on more experimental surfaces. With opportunities for group discussion and individual feedback.
Suits all levels of experience.
Wednesdays, 10am – 3pm for 5 weeks starting Wednesday 22 September 2021
This class will be taking place onsite at a number of different locations across the city. These include Brandon Hill, Underfall Yard and The Botanic Gardens, amongst others. The first week will take place at Brandon Hill, and precise meet up locations will be shared by email in advance.
Are you looking for a new career?
The Bristol Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds, experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers, all in one place.
Why attend?
There will be a wide variety of different organisations attending, alongside a wide variety of roles being advertised. Online applications can be very time consuming – by attending this event, you get the chance to skip this process and speak directly to the organisation.
What type of companies usually exhibit?
Companies such as Adviza, Apak Group, ARV Solutions, Costa, DAC Beachcroft, Enable Promotional Marketing, Freeways, Harding Retail, Independent Vetcare, Infineon Technologies UK Ltd, Metro Bank, Prysm Group, Rolls-Royce, Team Medical and Team Brain Injury, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trusted Cross and Yate Academy have all previously exhibited with The UK Careers Fair at an event in Bristol.
The Venue:
Ashton Gate is a stadium in Ashton Gate, Bristol, England, and is the home of Bristol City F.C. and the Bristol Bears. Located in the south-west of the city, just south of the River Avon. For information on how to get to the stadium, visit here.
The UK Careers Fair provides the ultimate networking platform for both Candidates and Employers in 50+ locations throughout the UK. Often referred to as a Job Fair, Recruitment Event, or Careers Fair – at a set time and place, companies and career-seekers will meet and try to find out if they’ll match. At any one of the UK Careers Fairs, there is always a wide variety of organisations exhibiting on the day alongside a wide variety of different roles to suit various skill, experience and educational backgrounds. The events are open to anyone and everyone and completely free to attend. For any questions of booking related queries please contact [email protected]
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