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SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 6th April
DESCRIPTION:We’ve taken our meet-ups online! Come along and catch up with us. This will be just like our usual get together with the benefit you can have your favourite drink to hand\, your favourite nibbles and sit in your comfy chair! And you don’t need to travel – so come along. Share what’s going on for you\, try out your ideas\, and get help from each other. Between us\, we know so much! Join us on Zoom to have a catchup. We’ve taken our meet-ups online! Come along and catch up with us.  \nWhen: 6th April 2020 6-8 pm \nWhere: https://zoom.us/j/193438204 \nCome and find out about the new Torbay Social Enterprise Network and how easy it is to become part of the rising social economy! \nSee you then! \nFunded by:
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-6th-april/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Get to Grips with Social Media\, 2nd April 2020
DESCRIPTION:Who is this course for? \nThis course is for individuals and organisations who are already using social media to promote their enterprise but haven’t yet got to grips with how to use it effectively. \nSocial media needs to work for you and the more you enjoy it\, the easier it becomes. This naturally leads to better content that’s well-received and shared\, paving the way for social media success. \nWhat will be covered in this course? \n\nWhy use social media?\nHow to tell a good story.\nSource and create great content.\nManaging social media – how to plan content\, listen to your audience and engage in meaningful conversations.\n\nThis workshop aims to…. \n\nInspire you to tell your story and empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to help make a real difference to your social media satisfaction and success. \n\nIt is advisable for you to bring along your laptop/tablet/mobile device to this workshop and ensure you can log into any of your social media channels and/ or have your passwords to hand. \nTo book your place on this course >> BOOK HERE  \nWhere: Zoom Link \nWhen: Thursday 2nd April 9.30am – 12.30pm \nPlease include your name\, business and social media handles\, along with a short sentence about what you hope to get out of the workshop. \nWhat do others say? \n“I recently attended a ‘Get to Grips with Social Media’ workshop with Alex. As well as explaining the different platforms\, scheduling tools and other practical aspects\, she focussed on how important it is to tell our story as a way to connect with our audience. I recognised that this was definitely something that I could do more of.”\n\n“Alex offered an amazing workshop in Social Media. The session was clear\, concise and easy to follow\, whether you were an absolute beginner or a little more advanced” \n“Alex was enthusiastic and dynamic; she brought us together and energised us. This was an incredibly positive experience\, from beginning to end.”\n \nAbout the Trainer \nFounder and Director of Green-Measures Media Ltd\, Alex Green has 20 years’ experience in the media industry\, mostly working within the tourism and heritage sector\, including not-for-profits and charity organisations. \nAlex says: “Social Media can be a great tool to help you reach out to your audiences and to tell your story. Used effectively\, it can help you connect with the individuals or groups that matter and engage in meaningful conversations.” \nAlex has a degree in Journalism and a Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma in Managing Digital Media. \n \nAs part of enhancing the work of Social Enterprise Network\, Local Spark Torbay receives support from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery\, through the Postcode Innovation Trust. Thanks to this funding we are able to offer this workshop for free to Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) members and for non-members. \nThe small (but important) print:\n If you need to cancel or get in touch with us for some reason\, email jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/get-to-grips-with-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event,workshop
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Inspiring Social Enterprise in Torbay\, 21st March 2020
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of starting a business which helps people or the environment? \n\nWant to make sure you get an income as well?\n\n>> BOOK HERE <<\n\n\nJoin us for this ONLINE workshop and:\n\nlearn about inspiring social enterprises from Torbay and beyond\nexplore the range of legal structures available\nsee how social enterprises can raise money to start up\nfind out about combining grants\, loans and community shares\nget to know Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) and the support it offers\n\n\nIf you already have a business idea\, this event will help you decide whether it could be a social enterprise\, and what the benefits would be.  If you are not sure what you would like to do yet\, it will open your eyes to the exciting possibilities open to social enterprises\n\nSocial enterprises come in all shapes and sizes! \nDid you know that in the UK there are examples of all of these operating as social enterprises?\n\nPubs\nFarms\nVillage Shops\nInternet start-ups\nHome care agencies\nFilm studios\nRadio stations\nMemory cafes\nLeisure centres\nSelf-build houses\nSchools\nCommunity hubs\nBus companies\nBreweries\nBakeries\nCraft galleries\nEnergy generators\nBusiness advisers\n\n\nThis session will be online using Zoom video conference platform. It’s very user friendly!  To join in\, you will need a reasonable internet connection\, a webcam\, speaker or ear buds and a quiet place to call from. \n\n\nWorkshops leaders:\n\nChris Gunson has set up several successful social enterprises. She is Co-founder and Director of Local Spark: Torbay Community Supported Enterprise. She also helped to setup the Torbay Social Enterprise Network.\n\nAndrew Shadrake is an expert on legal forms of social enterprise\, and how they can be used to raise money\, or help people work cooperatively. A former lawyer\, he is a Community Shares licensed practitioner\, able to advise on everything from getting business plans and financial forecasts right\, to doing share issues\n\n>> BOOK HERE <<\n\nWhen: 21st March – 9.30-12.30pm\nWhere: NOW ONLINE VIA ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/3656787129\n\nPlease let us know if you are attending by emailing Jennifer@LocalSparkTorbay.org or by using the BOOK HERE link and signing up for a FREE ticket.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of enhancing the work of Social Enterprise Network\, Local Spark Torbay receives support from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery\, through the Postcode Innovation Trust. Thanks to this funding we are able to offer this workshop for free to Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) members and non-members. \nThe small (but important) print:\nFor this event to have maximum impact\, we would like to fully use the limited spaces we have available. When you have signed up\, please let us know 48 hours prior to the event if you can’t make it after all. At that point\, we can ask someone from our waiting list to take your place. If participants cancel later than 48 hours prior to the event or don’t manage to show up on the day\, we will invoice you for £10. If you need to cancel or get in touch with us for some reason\, email jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/inspiring-social-enterprise-in-torbay-21st-march-2020/
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Local Spark's Social Enterprise Afternoon Taster\, 16th March 2020
DESCRIPTION:A social enterprise…what is that?  Should my business be one? Will it help me raise money?  Get people involved? Achieve my business’s social or environmental purpose….  \nFind out the answers to these questions and more\, at Local Spark’s Social Enterprise afternoon taster  \n>> BOOK HERE << \nLots of people start businesses to help people or help the planet\, as well as to earn a living for themselves.  Sometimes a group of people want to work together to do these things\, but don’t know what kind of legal structure to set up.  Should it be a CIC? A coop? A charity? What is a community benefit society\, and how can it help raise money from local people? \nIf you are thinking of starting a business which has a social aim\, or if you are looking for answers to any of the questions above\, our afternoon taster is for you.   \nOur taster sessions are exciting and engaging – do come along to find out more. \nThis session will be led by Chris Gunson and Andrew Shadrake \nChris Gunson has set up several successful social enterprises. She is Co-founder and Director of Local Spark: Torbay Community Supported Enterprise. She also helped to setup the Torbay Social Enterprise Network. \nAndrew Shadrake is an expert on legal forms of social enterprise\, and how they can be used to raise money\, or help people work cooperatively.   A former lawyer\, he is a Community Shares licensed practitioner\, able to advise on everything from getting business plans and financial forecasts right\, to doing share issues. \nIn this session\, Andrew will show you all the different forms of social enterprise\, and help you decide whether any of them are right for you.    \n \nAs part of enhancing the work of Social Enterprise Network\, Local Spark Torbay receives support from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery\, through the Postcode Innovation Trust. \nThe small (but important) print:\nFor this event to have maximum impact\, we would like to fully use the limited spaces we have available. When you have signed up\, please let us know 48 hours prior to the event if you can’t make it after all. At that point\, we can ask someone from our waiting list to take your place.\n 
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/local-sparks-social-enterprise-afternoon-taster-16th-march-2020/
LOCATION:Torbay Business Centre\, Lymington Road\, Torquay\, TQ14BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event,workshop
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SUMMARY:Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, March 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local business owner who wants to learn more about Social Enterprise? \nAt our March Meetup\, we will be talking about how businesses can rise to the climate crisis challenge. \nCome and find out about the new Torbay Social Network and how easy it is to become part of the rising social economy! \nThis month’s meet up is at a new venue – The Spinning Wheel Inn (opposite Paignton Green) on 2nd March 2020 6-8 pm in the upstairs room. \nSee you then! \nFunded by:
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/local-spark-monthly-meetup-march-2/
LOCATION:The Spinning Wheel Inn\, 19 Esplanade Road\, Paignton\, TQ4 6BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event
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SUMMARY:Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, Feb 3
DESCRIPTION:We’re back at the fabulous WeDo in Torquay on Feb 3rd\, 6pm -8pm. \nWe’ll be talking about expert support options for local enterprises and upcoming events. Need help with business planning? Yes\, we can help. Finance planning and business models? Yep\, that\, too. I.T. and tech?  Yes.  And more. \nWe’ll chat about a few more things\, too\, such as upcoming workshops\, events\, ‘jellies’\, hackathons\, entrepreneur forum\, and even more! \nOf course\, we talk about the new Torbay Social Enterprise Network and how easy it is to become part of the rising social economy! \nSee you then. \nFunded by: \n \n  \n 
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/local-spark-monthly-meetup-feb-3/
LOCATION:WeDo\, Vaughan Rd\, Torquay\, TQ2 5EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event
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