Category: Events

Carers’ Support East Kent – Firewalk at Discovery Park

Are You Ready to Walk Through Fire for Carers in East Kent?

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable adventure that will challenge your limits and warm your toes. On 24th October 2024, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Discovery Park, Carers’ Support East Kent are hosting A Walk of Fire to bring our community together to raise vital funds for unpaid Carers in East Kent.

Take part

Individual Entry £20 – Suggested minimum sponsorship £80

Team of 5 Entry £80 (1 place free) – Suggested minimum sponsorship £350 per team..

Why Join Us?

Life-Affirming Adventure: Experience the thrill of walking across hot coals! This is not just a test of courage but a fantastic opportunity for team building and personal growth. Imagine the sense of achievement you’ll feel as you conquer your fears and walk through fire.

Team Building: A Firewalk is great fun and an incredible way to bond with other participants, your friends, family, or colleagues. It’s a unique experience that will create lasting memories and strengthen your connections.

Support a Worthy Cause: Carers’ Support East Kent is a local charity based at Discovery Park. We offer an information support helpline, one-to-one personal and emotional support, broker practical support and equipment, facilitate 16 monthly support groups and run a short breaks programme offering social/well-being activities. Your participation and generosity will make a difference.

The Impact of Your Support

In Kent, 1 in 9 of us are performing this valuable but often invisible caring role. Your Fire walking adventure will help us continue our vital work supporting East Kent’s vibrant and often invisible community of unpaid Carers.

Got a question?

Take a look at our Firewalk FAQs https://carersek.org.uk/firewalk-faqs

Or get in touch, we’d love to hear from you, email fundraising@carersek.org.uk or via our web contact https://carersek.org.uk/contact/  or call 0300 302 0061

Register Now

Grow Your Network

Join us for a lunchtime garden get-together!

Come meet fellow tenants, enjoy some lunchtime drinks, and explore our beautiful community garden in the Gateway courtyard!

Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or just want to connect with new people, this is a great opportunity to discover the garden, see what’s growing and learn how to get involved, plus connect with the community over some drinks and home-grown nibbles.

When and where?

Thursday 26th September – at the community garden, located at the back of the Gateway courtyard.

So that we have an idea on numbers, please register here.

As this event will be held outdoors, it is weather dependent. We will update all registrants should it need to be cancelled.

Christmas Market

Save the date and join us at Discovery Park for our festive indoor Christmas Market, where we’ll be getting in the Christmas spirit and showcasing a range of local small businesses.

Following the success of last year, this year’s market will feature a variety of unique offerings, including homemade jams and preserves, handcrafted jewellery, organic skincare and soaps, crafted gift parcels, handmade crafts and artwork, as well as fresh flowers and bouquets.

Whether you’re a member of the public or one of our tenants, come along and discover perfect Christmas gifts, all while supporting local vendors.

Wednesday 4th December at 11:30am-13:30pm.

Secure your free ticket now by clicking here.

 

Royal Society of Chemistry Kent Local Section Networking

Join us for an evening event at Discovery Park when we welcome RSC members and other fellow chemists from academia and industry. This is a chance to expand your networks, share your projects, create partnerships and have fun!

Welcome drinks from 18:30pm.

Event runs 7pm – 8:30pm.

Speakers include;

  • Chris Broom – Head of Business Development, Discovery Park
  • Dr Felipe Fantuzzi – Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Kent
  • Dr Lee Byrne – Senior Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University
Book your free spot here before 8th September.

 

Rise4Disability Kent

RISE4Disability is coming to Kent! Join us at Discovery Park for the first in an exciting series of regional events designed to empower and support the disability community.

Local Health and Social Care professionals, organisations, and individuals will come together to share insights, showcase innovations, and improve outcomes through more effective collaboration.

From insightful panel discussions to immersive exhibitions featuring the latest products and services, RISE4Disability offers an inclusive space for networking, learning, and exploration.

A Hub of Innovation – Exhibition Hall

  • Diverse array of products and solutions, plus location informational services and charities.
  • In-person demonstrations and a chance to try multiple options under one roof.
  • Directly engage with suppliers to discover the perfect solutions for yourself or your clients.

Have YOUR voice heard – Community Campaigns

  • Have your say on the disability issues that matter to you.
  • Drive policy changes relating to accessibility and inclusion.
  • Advice and information, engaging discussions, and a summary outlining the path forward.

Connect and Collaborate – Integration Conference

  • A platform for AHPs to share their expertise within their specific disciplines.
  • Meet and Greet networking
  • Expand your knowledge and gain new insights

Get Hands-On – Practical Workshops

  • Regionally specified training produced in collaboration with your local authority.
  • Tackle a variety of scenarios and specific client needs.
  • Gain first-hand understanding of applying products and solutions in real-life situations.
  • Collaboration is key as delegates, trainers, and equipment providers work together.
Click here for more information and to register for your FREE ticket.

The Big STEM Challenge

The ultimate inter-schools competition

which is all about inspiring and engaging young minds in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)! We’re on a mission to ignite your curiosity and creativity, and we want to see your amazing projects that showcase the best of STEM.
Find out more and enter your school here.

Kreston Reeves Finance Focus Webinar

This webinar will provide an essential update for finance directors and their teams on recent or upcoming changes to keep their technical knowledge of the ever-changing regulatory landscape up to date.

 

Topics covered include:

– Economic update – Phil Eckersley, former agent of the Bank of England

– Financial reporting and the future of audit

– ESG and sustainable reporting

– Corporate tax update and changes on the horizon

– Research and development and share schemes

– Business valuations – understanding the implications of the accounting standards

 

Who should attend:

Chief Financial Officers, Finance Directors, Finance Managers or Controllers. It will also benefit business owners keen to focus closely on their finances.

Our expert speakers will highlight important areas to look out for and there will be opportunities to submit questions throughout.

You can also submit your questions prior to the webinar by emailing events@krestonreeves.com to make sure they are covered.

 

Find out more and register here

Lean in Circle

About Lean In Circles

Lean In Circles are small groups of women who meet regularly to share experiences and support each other’s goals. They are part of LeanIn.org, a nonprofit organisation founded by Sheryl Sandberg, with a mission to empower women globally to achieve their full potential.

 

Why Join a Lean In Circle?

Mentorship and Support: Gain access to a supportive network of peers who understand the unique challenges women face in the workplace.

Skills Development: Build new skills and boost your leadership capabilities through active participation and sharing.

Community Building: Foster connections with women from diverse backgrounds and roles, creating a supportive community within Discovery Park.

 

Event Details

Join us to learn more about Lean In Circles and how you can benefit from being part of this empowering initiative:

Date: Thursday 13th June 2024

Time: 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm

Location: Board Room 2, Barclays Eagle Lab, The Gateway Building

Don’t forget to bring your lunch!

 

What You’ll Learn

Introduction to Lean In Circles: Understand the purpose and structure of Lean In Circles.

Personal and Professional Growth: Discover how participating in a Circle can help you achieve your goals.

Leadership Opportunities: Learn how you can enhance your leadership skills by leading a Lean In Circle.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative community aimed at supporting and uplifting women at Discovery Park. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information please contact Samantha at samanthaterry720@gmail.com.

 

Register here

Health Elevate

Join Barclays Eagle Labs at Health Elevate on Wednesday 3 July, 2024 at their headquarters in Canary Wharf, London.

Their specialist Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences team support the businesses and innovators working on new and emerging technologies helping to solve societies biggest healthcare challenges.

Barclays Health Elevate event brings together industry experts, innovators, health and social care providers, academics and health professionals from across the industry to showcase transformation through collaboration, innovation and technology.

There is also the opportunity for Discovery Park companies to exhibit at the event for free! Please contact andrew.pledger@barclays.com for more details.

Find out more and register here

 

Sustainability Breakfast

Join us for our final sustainability breakfast before the summer break at the Barclays Eagle Lab in Discovery Park

The event will be an opportunity to network with likeminded businesses in the area and discuss the sustainability related issues facing the world. We’ll also hear from a range of speakers about what they’re doing in their particular industries, and what sustainable practices you can take away to address your own goals.

 

A light breakfast will be provided from 8:30am, featuring locally sourced food and drink.

 

Speaker Profiles:

 

Martin White: Four years ago under lockdown, and as part of his personal journey towards greater self-awareness of the environment and climate change, Martin founded his own sustainability consultancy Green Business Hub. Martin now advises a diverse range of private and public sector clients on their ESG strategy, encouraging them to think more holistically about sustainability rather than solely focusing on climate action and ‘Net Zero’ – because they have to – to include alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and increasingly ‘Social Value Add’ frameworks.

 

Andrew Pledger: Andrew is the Ecosystem Manager at Barclays Eagle Labs in Discovery Park. The Eagle Labs mission is to connect the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through a network of business incubators, expertise and support. With access to over 325 years of business expertise and connections, Eagle Labs are a community resource available for everybody. Whether you’re an inventor, an innovator or a mentor, Eagle Labs spaces are conducive to nurturing and growing your idea with support from Barclays and the Eagle Labs network.

 

Everyday Plastic: Everyday Plastic is a research-led social enterprise, based in Margate. We are dedicated to delivering accessible learning and campaigns to tackle the effects of plastic waste on our society. Our aim is to help people understand the plastic waste problem in a relatable way, connect with what they throw away, and feel empowered to take practical steps toward a society with less plastic. We believe that no matter your background, age, or knowledge, you can feel empowered to make a difference. We support everyday people, communities, and change-makers in government and business by sharing credible insights, spreading knowledge, pushing for better regulation, and inspiring behavior change.

 

Q&A Discussion Panel: A discussion panel/Q&A will follow the presentations hosted by Martin White from Green Business Hub.

UK Electric Bike Centre will be on site to offer trials of their e-bikes, as well as the Discovery Park team giving tours of the new on-site community garden.

 

Find out more and register

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