Jacobs the Jewellers emerging designers competition

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Nine up and coming designers are competing to win Jacobs the Jewellers annual competition as they search to boost their future careers

Coming into their 75 year anniversary, Jacobs the Jewellers are hosting their annual Emerging Designers competition.

This exciting event features nine fledging designers from Bishophead Educational Trust, all hoping to kick start their careers.

This competition combines both a virtual show with an instore experience to showcase the talents and help boost the designers’ fledging careers.

Each designer has been challenged with the task of making a piece for each of the two categories: a piece of jewellery and an object, which are to be judged between now and Wednesday 2nd August. Everyone is welcomed to vote for the pieces both online and instore. To participate in this, either visit the store at 25 King Street in Reading or vote online at: Jewellery: Bishopsland Designers.

Adam Jacobs, Partner, Jacobs the Jewellers said: “To think nine years ago we started working with Bishopsland; the time has flown by and my compliments to both the gang and their tutors! Seeing this year’s high standard work is both inspiring and gratifying – we look forward to seeing how the public vote and sharing with everyone. As ever, thanks to our co-presenting partners – they’ve amazing supporters.”

Angela Cork, Principal of Bishopsland Educational Trust added: “We are thrilled to be showcasing the next generation of Bishopsland’s silversmiths and jewellers work at Jacobs the Jewellers. This is the ninth year in which we have collaborated on this initiative, and it is an important part of our annual programme, and we remain thankful to Adam Jacobs, HS Walsh, and The Goldsmith’s Centre for their ongoing support for our makers and for our craft.”

The winners will be revealed on Thursday, 3rd August. The winners of each category are to win £250, and the runners up £100; with this great prize, winners can further boost their careers as designers. This money is granted for them to use at HS Walsh, a leading UK jewellery tool supplier, so they can buy a variety of different items to help them with their creations.

Author: Daisy Harwood

Helping mums make the right choices

Ellie Cox

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K White Coaching helps mums connect and explore what they want next from life

As a stay-at-home mum or a working mum, balancing the demands of life is a constant challenge. Understanding what’s most important to you through self-discovery exercises and coaching can help you make choices around your life and career that are right for you. 

K White Coaching has been helping local mums to explore their current situation and what they want from their next chapter of life, on an interactive ‘Self-Discovery Workshop for Mums’ hosted by Kathryn, certified coach and mum of two small children.

The event was held at the Good Life Hub Co-Working Space in Hampstead Norreys. An inspiring place to work, connect and collaborate with others. 

The workshop was a great place for the participants to meet and connect with other mums, share their stories and aspirations, and feel supported in their self-discovery. After a session which helped participants understand and reflect on their personal values, the workshop included a life and career audit, group exercises around strengths and skills, and tools and exercises to help participants set goals and start acting towards these.

Jennie R, has already started taking action and is feeling excited about her future following the workshop: “Kathryn’s self-discovery workshop was absolutely fantastic! It gave a safe and welcoming space to really focus on what’s important to me. And how my values have changed since becoming a mum. She guided us all through a process that was actually much more personal and profound than I was expecting. The environment Kathryn created was warm, supportive and productive. She has extensive knowledge of techniques and strategies that helped each of us find clarity. I found her to be empathetic, wise and exceptionally good at helping me reach the next step in terms of moving forward. After the workshop I finally took action and have just begun studying for a higher national diploma, working towards a career that makes me feel genuinely excited about the future.”

The group enjoyed the workshop so much that they’ve decided to meet regularly to check-in and to help keep each other accountable on their next steps. 

Interested in joining the next workshop?

Head to kwhitecoaching.com to find out more and to join the waitlist.

Make a difference with Treloar’s

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Recruitment day offers a wealth of opportunities, pop along and find out more

Treloar School and Treloar College invite you to join them at a recruitment open day on Saturday, 25th June and learn more about the career opportunities on offer.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young disabled people, the HR team wants to meet you at the event at Jowett Centre, Holybourne, Alton from 10am to 3pm.

Treloar’s offers excellent opportunities to develop careers within care, education, catering, administration & many other sectors.

Reward packages are competitive with excellent benefits including a Group Personal Pension Scheme, life insurance, critical care cover, free parking & a health care cash plan.

If you have the drive, energy and commitment, Treloar’s will help you develop your skills, supporting you with a comprehensive training programme and, professional qualifications.

Find out how you can make a difference at the Treloar’s Recruitment Open Day.

Please follow the link to register your interest https://forms.gle/JLV82fue6qjSxb4L9 or call the Recruitment Team on 01420 547400 or email [email protected].

Next month bring Treloar’s Family Fun Day on Saturday, 9th July from 10.30am to 5pm.

Treloar’s have teamed up with Alton Lion’s Club for the family fun day at Powell Drive, Holybourne, Alton which will host live music, children’s activities, a range of market stalls, food and drink and much more.

There are plenty of activities and entertainment for children running throughout the day, including an inflatable fun run, balloon modelling, magic shows, face painting and much more.

Entry to the event is free and everyone’s welcome to attend for a fun filled day out!

Treloar’s say: “We’re also looking for local stallholders and bands/musicians to join us on the day! If you’d like to come along, please get in touch with us at [email protected].”

www.treloar.org.uk/events/the-treloars-family-fun-day