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BATH DIGITAL FESTIVAL 2017 CELEBRATES SUCCESS
This October , the city celebrated all things tech at Bath Digital Festival ( 17-22 October ) with a theme of ‘ Tech for Everyone .’
2,000 people came together across 80 events , over 6 days at 26 venues throughout the city . The festival attracted companies and individuals across the country to explore the latest advances in digital technology . From digital marketing to programming , gaming , data , cyber security , diversity , digital art and careers in digital .
Over150 leading digital technology organisations took part in the week -long event including festival sponsors Dyson and NatWest . Further sponsorship support was given by a number of local organisations including Curo , Bath College , Mayden Academy , Deep Blue Sky , University of Bath and ojo solutions .
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Bath is already recognised as a hot-bed for digital and technological innovation , supported by the world-class facilities and businesses based at Bristol & Bath Science Park , University of Bath , Innovation Centre and The Guild . The ambition of the festival is to inspire another generation of digital experts helping Bath to grow its reputation , not just as a World Heritage City , but as a Future City too .
Each year , Bath Digital Festival is run by a team of volunteers , overseen by the Bath Digital CIC ( Community Interest Company ), and supported by event sponsors . This year marked five years of the festival and the biggest engagement yet , with registrations up by 122 %.
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“ We ’ re extremely proud and excited by the response to this year ’ s Bath Digital Festival . As technologies change and advance , everyone is impacted . So it ’ s been amazing to see people of all ages and backgrounds getting stuck into the festival this year . We ’ re planning for next year - if you ’ d like to sponsor , speak or get involved please let us know !” Jim Morrison , director of Bath Digital Festival and CEO of Deep Blue Sky .
If you would like to be involved by running your own event , being a keynote speaker , volunteering your time and skills or if you would like to sponsor Bath Digital Festival 2018 , register your interest by visiting their website or email : hello @ bathdigitalfestival . co . uk
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If you want to engage with Bath-tech enthusiasts on a regular basis Deep Blue Sky host regular breakfasts and quarterly meet ups at Bath Brew House . To find out more contact Nicky and Jess at event @ deepbluesky . com or keep an eye on the website for the latest event details : www . deepbluesky . com / news
For more info : www . bathdigitalfestival . co . uk
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Bath Racecourse named one of Britain ’ s top tracks
Bath Racecourse has been awarded a major accolade in the horseracing industry , the Racehorse Owners Association ( ROA ) Gold Standard . Bath is one of twelve of Britain ’ s 61 racecourses to have been named as best in the country for racehorse owners and will hold the Gold Standard for the next 12 months .
The ROA is the body that has represented racehorse owners for over 70 years and currently has in excess of 8,000 members . Representatives visited every track in Britain at least once to assess all aspects of the raceday experience for owners . In addition , feedback was provided by hundreds of ROA members following their racecourse visits .
Following major redevelopment in 2016 , the ROA Gold Standard is the third award for Bath Racecourse in the last twelve months following a Racing Post and Racecourse Association Showcase Award for customer service and recognition at the Bath Business Awards for executive director , Jo Hall .
Russell Smith , acting executive director of Bath Racecourse said : “ We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the ROA Gold Standard , which is testament to the hard work that the team put in here at Bath .
“ The facilities we have here are first rate and we work hard on providing an excellent service , not only for owners and trainers , but for racegoers too . We are delighted that this has been acknowledged , and to be named as one of the country ’ s best gives us a real feeling of pride .”
Alan Pickering , chairman of the ROA ’ s Raceday Committee , said : “ The competitive nature of the Gold Standard Award was seen to greater effect than ever before this year , with the closest finishes thus far . The decision-making process was really challenging as the vast majority of racecourses showed improvement , which demonstrates their recognition of the importance of owners , and keeping them in the sport .
Charlie Liverton , chief executive of the ROA , said : “ The experience that an owner receives at a racecourse is one of the most important aspects affecting the enjoyment of racehorse ownership . Our awards truly set the ‘ Gold Standard ’ that all racecourses can aspire to and we celebrate those which go the extra mile .”
Juice launches new senior position division
Leading recruitment consultancy , Juice Recruitment has announced the launch of a new division specialising in management positions across finance and accountancy , HR , commerce and business . The new division will be headed up by Juice business manager , Alison Watson , who has been with the agency for 13 years , during which time she has built relationships with Bath , Bristol and Wiltshire-based businesses . Alison has expertise in IT , accountancy , financial services , HR and project management roles .
Juice Recruitment has been supporting businesses in the region for over 19 years , during which time it has opened offices in Bath , Bristol , Cheltenham , Swindon and Trowbridge . This is , however , the first time it has launched a specialist service for middle and senior management roles , with salaries between £ 40K and £ 100K per annum .
Juice Recruitment founder and managing director , Emma Summers says that the new service reflects the growing requirement for top-tier talent in the region . She explained , “ We are responding to a definite need for senior level candidates in the West ’ s major cities . There are some incredible business success stories here .
These hugely entrepreneurial and high-growth firms are now looking for
the expertise and experience of senior management hires .”
She continued : “ We are so pleased to launch our first specialist division , bringing together our amazing network of professional and highly skilled applicants with our exceptional client base .”
Speaking on behalf of the new division , Alison Watson , business manager added :“ I am delighted to head-up Juice ’ s specialist division . Having worked across the Bath and Bristol markets for 13 years , I have met so many superb candidates and worked with fantastic businesses . It will be wonderful to provide this additional service to those clients and hopefully to many , many more in 2017 and beyond .”
For more information on the new division , visit : www . juicerecruitment . com
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