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SUMMARY:Get on Set: Make a Music Video – Post Production\, Editing Video
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the first step to a screen production career. Learn all the skills you need to work behind the scenes on a music video\, TV or film set.\n\n\n\nWant to learn the skills you need to get on a music video\, TV\, or film set?\nOur fully funded 6-week Music Video Production Course is perfect for you. \nWhether you’re taking your first step into a creative career or looking to change direction and explore the screen industries\, this course is for you. \nYou’ll learn the real-world production process — from concept to camera — and work alongside industry pros to create something joyful\, cinematic\, and completely unique. \nRED\, North Shields | 6 Weeks | Fully Funded for 19+ North East Residents \nWhat You’ll Do: \n\nDevelop the concept and creative direction for the music video\nLearn camera\, lighting\, and sound skills on set\nPlan and manage a real production from start to finish\nWork collaboratively with artists and the Gig Green team\nEarn a Level 3 qualification AND an IMDb credit for your work\n\nThis course is perfect for anyone who wants to break into film\, TV\, or music video production while learning hands-on skills in a fun\, inclusive\, and creative environment. \n\n\n\n\nMore About the Course:\n\nFully funded (yep\, 100% FREE) by New College Durham/Skills Bootcamps\n6 weeks\, in-person\, creative & practical\nSession timetable usually Tuesday – Thursday during the day\, exact session times TBC\nBased at Crew Gal HQ in North Shields
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SUMMARY:Get on Set: Make a Music Video – Exit Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The exit meeting marked a reflective close to the six-week Music Video Production Course\, giving participants the opportunity to review their progress\, achievements\, and next steps. During the meeting\, learners discussed the skills they had developed across the full production process\, from concept and creative direction through to on-set camera\, lighting\, and sound work. Feedback highlighted the value of working collaboratively with industry professionals and gaining real-world experience in a supportive\, inclusive environment. The session also focused on progression routes into film\, TV\, and music video production\, including further training\, freelance opportunities\, and building on the Level 3 qualification and IMDb credit earned during the course.
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SUMMARY:Future-Proofing themed Business Brunch \, North Tyneside
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch then panel discussion on future-proofing businesses. This event is aimed at businesses & pre-starts based across North of Tyne area.\n\n\n\nIs it possible to future-proof your business? Whether you’re established or a start-up\, January is the ideal month to scrutinise the resilience of your business. \nWe’ve partnered with our friends at The Business Factory to offer a thought-provoking afternoon aimed at established businesses and start-ups based in North Tyneside\, Newcastle and Northumberland. \nThe afternoon starts with lunch and a chance to network followed by a panel discussion with our experts in business coaching\, finance and online retail. Join us from 2pm on Thursday 15th January at North Shields Customer First Centre to listen\, learn\, ask questions and network. \nAt our Business Lunch\, attendees will: \n\nMeet Gavin Spencer\, Racheal Straughan and Sam Hook\, who will share knowledge on digital accountancy\, Ecommerce/retail and business confidence\, respectively.\n\n\nLearn more about the free advice and support on offer from the Business & IP Centre and The Business Factory.\nDiscover free tools and insights—market research\, consumer trends\, and funding opportunities.\n\n\nEnjoy lunch and the chance to network with other businesses.\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis event is open for all North of Tyne based businesses including pre starts\, start-ups\, freelancers\, established businesses and sole traders. \nThis event is funded by North East Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-proofing-themed-business-brunch-north-tyneside-tickets-1967652870704
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SUMMARY:NatWest Funding Accelerator: Fund your Vision
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for funding? Learn how to match your funding strategy to your goals – scale without losing direction.\n\n\n\nLooking for funding? \nLearn how to match your funding strategy to your goals – \nscale without losing direction. \nDescription: This first workshop in our six-part Funding Accelerator series is designed to \nhelp you align your growth goals with the right funding strategy. Because chasing the \nwrong money can cost more than just equity\, it can cost you your vision. \nWhy attend? \n• Clarify your growth goals: Step back from the day-to-day and reconnect with the \nbigger picture. What does success really look like for you? \n• Find the right funding fit: Explore the full funding landscape and learn how to match \nyour business needs with the right capital and if funding is even the right move. \n• Avoid costly missteps: Misaligned funding can slow you down or burn you out. This \nsession helps you make confident\, strategic decisions from the start. \n• Practical\, not just theory: Through guided exercises and real-world examples\, you’ll \nleave with a clearer funding roadmap tailored to your business. \n• Build on your terms: Whether you’re bootstrapping\, scaling fast\, or somewhere in \nbetween\, this workshop helps you fund your vision\, your way. \nSpeaker Bios: \nHear real stories from founders and experts who’ve navigated the funding journey\, what \nworked\, what didn’t\, and what they’ve learnt. \nWe’re kicking off with a funding workshop at 9:30am\, ahead of the official launch of the £100m North East Fund — bringing significant new investment to businesses across the region. \n Understand the fund\n Know if you’re eligible\n Speak directly to the fund managers \nStay on for the launch\, networking\, and drop‑in sessions with the North East Fund team. \nThe North East Fund is launching a new £100m investment fund which will provide investment to North East companies to help them start-up\, consolidate or grow their activities via flexible equity and loan finance. \nInformation on the new funds and on how to apply will be provided by representatives of the North East Fund and the fund managers\, FW Capital and Mercia Ventures. \nThe new funds have been established with support from the North East Combined Authority and North East Mayor\, Kim McGuinness. \nThis session is ideal for: \n• Entrepreneurs and founders at any stage\, whether you’re just starting out or already \nscaling. \n• Business owners exploring funding for the first time or reassessing their current strategy. \n• Startup teams looking to align their growth goals with the right funding approach. \n• Purpose-driven leaders who want to grow without compromising their values or vision. \n• Anyone who thinks they need funding but don’t know where to go to find it. \nDisclaimer (1.0) \nAll information used in this presentation you are registering for is produced for information purposes only and is for the sole use of the attendees at the \npresentation. \nWhilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners\, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a \nrecommendation by Royal Bank of Scotland\, NatWest\, Ulster Bank\, or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of \nconcern to you. \nTo the maximum extent permitted by law we expressly disclaim all representations\, warranties\, or assurance of any kind\, expressed or implied\, that are made to \nthe accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and do not accept any obligation to update or correct any information contained \nherein. \nDuring the event photographs may be taken on behalf of the host with a view to posting on social media to promote services offered to customers. If you do not \nwish to be included in the photographs please notify us. \nFor the avoidance of doubt Royal Bank of Scotland/NatWest Bank/Ulster Bank does not produce the materials for all presentations. This disclaimer applies equally \nto any materials or presentations produced by a third party. \nBy registering for this event you agree that you have read and expressly agree to the use of your personal data submitted as part of your event registration by \nEventbrite in accordance with their: \n• Terms of Service:(https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/251210/eventbrite-terms-of-service/)\, \n• Data Processing Addendum for Organisers (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/429030/data-processing-addendum-for-organizers/); and \n• Privacy Policy (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/460838/eventbrite-privacy-policy/)\, which Eventbrite may update from time to time. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/natwest-funding-accelerator-fund-your-vision-tickets-1975790526652?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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SUMMARY:New business finance available – Newcastle upon Tyne
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nNewcastle upon Tyne Launch Event\n\n\n\nThe North East Fund is launching new business finance programmes which will provide investment to North East companies to help them start-up\, consolidate or grow their activities. \nBusiness owners and managers from Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area are invited to the launch event at the Newcastle Accelerator Hub\, NatWest Bank\, 4th Floor\, The Lumen\, St James Boulevard\, Newcastle\, NE4 5BZ at 11.00am on Wednesday 21st January. \nInformation on the new funds and on how to apply will be provided by representatives of the North East Fund and the fund managers\, FW Capital and Mercia Ventures. \nThe new funds have been established with support from the North East Combined Authority and North East Mayor\, Kim McGuinness. \nTickets for this event are only for The North East Fund section of the event at the NatWest Funding Accelerator on this day\, if you wish to attend the whole day please follow this link; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/natwest-funding-accelerator-fund-your-vision-tickets-1975790526652?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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SUMMARY:AI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at this fully funded workshop\, meet the experts and discover how AI can help your organisation grow.\n\n\n\nThis C-suite-facilitated workshop goes beyond generic\, off-the-shelf solutions. It’s designed to help leaders explore how AI\, cybersecurity\, and data analytics can address real business priorities. Shape the conversation with experts Professor Peter Kawalek\, Professor Alastair Irons\, and Dr Linh Truong\, and discover how smart technology can boost efficiency\, safeguard data\, and unlock insights. \nThis workshop is fully funded through the Sunderland Skills and Inclusion programme\, which is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund\, supported by Sunderland City Council. \nSchedule:\n8:45am arrival and breakfast sandwiches in the Enterprise Suite\n9:30am – 11:30am workshop \n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nHope Street Xchange\, Enterprise Suite \nHind Street \nSunderland SR1 3QD \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-workshop-tickets-1975101564949
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SUMMARY:Data and AI in Local Decision-Making: Research and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for DataNEt’s first event of 2026 the use of data and AI in local decision-making.\n\n\n\nData is increasingly central to policy and operational decisions\, yet there remains a limited systematic understanding of how data and AI are actually applied within the public sector. Organised by DataNEt\, this event will examine how local government officers in England use data\, evidence\, and AI tools to inform decisions across a range of public policy areas. \nThe event will feature insights from two British Academy–funded research projects investigating these practices in depth. The seminar is open to all. We particularly welcome input and feedback from local officers in the North East\, including both analysts and decision-makers\, to help ground the discussion in real-world experience. \nFollowing the discussions\, there will be opportunity to network and enjoy light refreshments. We hope to see you there! \nFeatured speakers: \n\nNicholas Webster\, Mayoral Data Council Lead\, Ministry of Housing\, Communities and Local Government\nSte Hext\, Senior Specialist – Corporate Data Maturity\, Newcastle City Council\nCarolin Ioramashvili\, Assistant Professor in Innovation Policy\, University of Sussex\nWasim Iqbal\, Data Scientist\, Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC)\, Newcastle City Council\nEmily Rainsford\, Principal Research Associate\, Insights North East\nLina Arenas\, Doctoral Researcher\, The University of Edinburgh\nNayara Albrecht\, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Governance\, The University of Amsterdam\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-and-ai-in-local-decision-making-research-and-practice-tickets-1979898545848
URL:https://career.alandotchin.com/event/data-and-ai-in-local-decision-making-research-and-practice/
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SUMMARY:Gosforth Business Network
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nCome along to THE event for businesses in Gosforth and surrounding areas at Gosforth Civic Theatre.\n\n\n\nThe Gosforth Business Network is a free networking event for businesses in Gosforth and surrounding areas to meet and get to know and support each other. \nThe event is organised by business coaching company\, Uniquethinking and the Gosforth Civic Theatre and you will enjoy free coffee\, tea and biscuits along with some speed networking to enable you to talk to as many people as possible. \nWe’d love to see some new faces there so please do sign up! \neventbrite
URL:https://career.alandotchin.com/event/gosforth-business-network/
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SUMMARY:How to sell through WhatsApp and messaging apps
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical ways to answer questions\, recommend products and take orders from your phone.\n\n\n\nCustomers increasingly expect quick\, convenient conversations with the businesses they buy from. \nMessaging apps like WhatsApp\, Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs have become powerful channels for answering questions\, giving personalised recommendations and even completing sales on the spot. \nJoin this free Tech Hub webinar to discover how your small business can use messaging apps to engage customers\, speed up responses and turn conversations into sales. You’ll find out how to provide great service\, showcase products and manage orders directly from your phone. \nWhether you’re a small business owner\, retailer or service provider\, this session will give you the confidence to use messaging apps as a powerful\, low-cost sales channel. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nWhy messaging matters: The growing shift towards chat-based customer communication\n\n\nSales through conversation: How to recommend products and guide buyers through quick chats\n\n\nTaking orders in-app: Practical methods for capturing customer details\, sending payment links and confirming orders\n\n\nBuilding trust through fast replies: Tips to deliver helpful\, personalised responses without extra admin\n\n\nTools and shortcuts: Using templates\, catalogues and automated replies to save time and stay organised\n\nWho should attend\n\nSmall business owners wanting to boost sales through direct conversations\n\n\nRetailers offering personalised recommendations\n\n\nService providers handling bookings or enquiries\n\n\nAnyone looking to streamline customer communication through mobile chat apps\n\nAbout the speaker\nWe’ll be joined by Emma Watson from Specky and Ginge\, part of the award-winning UK Social Media Marketing Agency of the Year 2025/26. Emma brings experience helping businesses turn everyday conversations into real sales through smart\, strategic use of social platforms. \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \nAbout Tech Hub\nA collaboration between Google and Sage and built by Enterprise Nation\, Tech Hub offers an accessible solution to support small businesses to adopt the technology they need to run and grow their ventures. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-sell-through-whatsapp-and-messaging-apps-tickets-1975284124991
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SUMMARY:Start using social media for my small business
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone seems to talk about social media these days\, but how can Twitter\, Facebook\, LinkedIn\, YouTube\, TikTok and blogging actually help?\n\n\n\nEveryone seems to talk about social media these days\, but how can Twitter\, Facebook\, LinkedIn\, YouTube\, TikTok and blogging actually help your business? \nThe potential to reach new customers through social media has never been greater and is constantly growing. \nWith £5.67 billion attributed to online purchases annually and website visitors being ten times more likely to make a purchase if they are directed from social media\, you could be missing out on valuable promotion and sales. \nIn this online webinar where will cover some of the key social media platforms\, with tips on how to use them effectively to engage your customers to increase sales and brand awareness. \nPresented by: Seema Rampersad \nSeema has a long career as a business librarian in the library and information field in various organisations. She supports businesses at start-up and growth stages. \nBritish Library privacy statement: http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/terms/privacy/index.html \nYou will receive the joining link in your confirmation email once you have registered. Please check your Spam/Junk folders too. \nBy British Library\, Business & IP Centre \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-using-social-media-for-my-small-business-tickets-1977720815197
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