June 2021 - The Speakers Lounge: Information. Inspiration
We have a variety of Online Speakers funded by Barclays that you can access this June so please get in touch with our Employment & Skills Team ess@positive-steps.org.uk. Sessions are aimed for people of all ages so if you are seeking a career change, knowledge of a sector or socially excluded get in touch today!
The Speakers Lounge Presents -
Chef! Consultancy - Catering
When
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
About this event
Meet Stephen Lindop who experiences include extensive experience in the hotel, catering and food preparation industry in a variety of settings including fine dining, contract catering, retail catering and more recently as a consultant.
Neil Hayden - Coma Sports College Manchester
When
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
About this event
At the City of Manchester Academy, we take great pride in providing professional sports coaching to school leavers, with a specialist player pathway available for talented students, were feeder college for may schools across Manchester, sale, Trafford and Tameside and the perfect option for students who would preferer their education vocationally rather then academically.
Chanje Kunda - Poet , Playwright and Performance Artist
When
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
About this event
Chanje Kunda is a poet, playwright and performance artist. Her work explores 21st century life, and aims to use art as a tool to transform lives, shift consciousness and also bring joy to an otherwise serious and stressful modern existence. She works in the culture industry, across the literary, theatrical and live art sectors.
She tours nationally and internationally. Poetry performance highlights include features at The Royal Albert Hall, London and the Calabash Literature Festival, Jamaica . During a 12 month artist residency in the Netherlands, she performed at festivals in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and Groningen. Her poetry has also been published in literary magazine anthologies. She had a solo collection entitled ‘Amsterdam’ published by Crocus books.
As a performance artist she has presented work nationally and internationally, including at the Southbank, London 2016, The National Arts Festival of South Africa 2016, and the Harare International Festival of Arts, Zimbabwe 2017. Solo theatre productions to date are ‘Blue Black Sister’ 2009 (Royal Exchange Theatre), ‘Amsterdam’ 2014 (Contact Theatre Commission), Superposition 2017 (The Lowry commission) and Plant Fetish (Home Mcr commission) 2019. Other international representation includes selection by the British Council for IETM conferences in Romania 2017 and Croatia 2019.
In addition to her live performance work, Chanje has produced films for a variety of commissioners including short film ‘Physics’ for BBC Verb New Voices (2015), ‘I Can’t Breathe’ for Word of Warning (2016). In 2020 Chanje has had creative commissions for short films: ‘Kintsugi Gold’ for the DadaFest International Festival, ‘Toilet Roll Gate Retrospective’ for Manchester International Festival and ‘Victory is Yours’ for the Imperial War Museum.
Greater Manchester Learning Provider
When
Friday, June 11, 2021
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
About this event
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network is one of the largest provider networks in the country.
Our combined network of over 100 employment and skills providers operate across the Greater Manchester region. GMLPN was established in 2006 and strives to improve the employment and skills system by working alongside our members and partners. Our main aim is to support our members through change, opportunity and challenge.
Code Computer Love - Digital Technology
When
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
About this event
We make digital products and change organisations to benefit customers
Modern businesses need a new type of agency relationship. A relationship that looks at driving business outcomes by working hard together on the right things – the things your customers actually want.
A flexible relationship that can work across the business – challenging cultural norms and modernising customer experiences whilst enhancing internal skills and capabilities.
Nick Johnston- Sports Journalist , Broadcaster, MC and PR Consultant.
When
Thursday, June 17, 2021
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
About this event
Nick Johnson has extensive broadcasting experience, both on TV and radio, working for various leading organisations including Sky Sports. As an author, he has written a number of books and contributed to several others.
He is the only journalist in the country involved in writing, broadcasting and video journalism at a national level. He has been working on a freelance basis since 1998 and has a wide range of experience in various forms of media. He has written for most of the national newspapers in the UK and penned articles for various magazines, including a number of foreign publications. He also act as a correspondent for one of the world’s largest international news agencies, Reuters, which serves 130 countries.
The Speakers Lounge Presents-Footlights Theatre
When
Monay, June 21st, 2021
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
About this event
Lindsey Berry Creative Director talks about: Footlights is a multi award-winning Company founded in 2005 by Jo Fisher We deliver high-quality, specialist teaching in safe, fun and inclusive environments; to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, can fulfil their potential. We offer children and young people opportunities to learn through fun, engaging classes in acting, singing and dance, which teaches them not only performance technique but also transferable skills which will last a lifetime; building relationships, decision making, critical thinking as well as social mobility.
Pure Innovations - Care and Support
When
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
About this event
Pure Innovations is a registered charity established in 2005, supporting people to create fulfilled lives with a sense of purpose and belonging.
The people we work with may face challenges due to disability or health related issues, however we aim to support people to live improved and independent lifestyles.
We work with people across Greater Manchester assisting individuals to positively contribute and become valid members within their local communities.
We provide a wide range of services promoting independence all with the aim of:
- Raising Aspirations
- Connecting with the Community
- Improving Health and Wellbeing
Alison Lewis - Production Executive
When
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
About this event
Camera, Lights, Action!
Join Alison Lewis, independent TV Producer Executive who will answer all your questions about careers and opportunities within this exciting and ever changing sector
Positive Steps- Volunteering
When
Thursday, June 24, 2021
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
About this event
Jenna Winstanley from Positive Steps give an introduction into Volunteering and how to get involved. Give back and feel good.
Old School BBQ Bus Ranch
When
Monday , June 28, 2021
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
About this event
The OSB journey had begun, trading from humble beginnings on a local pub car park in Failsworth.
Our little yellow bus soon became a familiar landmark and we became more and more popular with lunch goers who wanted freshly prepared, appetising food served with a smile. Soon demand meant that we would be more often than not greeting our customers with a "sold out" sign, so it was time to expand.
​So here we are, with a covered seated area serving our firm favourites, complemented with a fully licenced bar and WC facilities... did we mention the stage? That's right, we also provide live music from various acts from near and far - we are sure you will find our eatery to be like no other!
Join our conversation with Mark abouts his journey so far, his ups and his downs and an insight into this delightful catering venture.
Lee Marsland -Impact Community Church
When
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
About this event
Lee Marsland from Impact Community Church Pastor and community youth worker and active helper with the homeless community joins us to talk through his life experiences and to offer hope to those struggling during the current lockdown. Lee has dedicated his career to helping others. Be inspired.
