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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.’
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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
@ bathdigital
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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
@ JuiceRecruit
4 THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2017