EBG Slidehow

And here are some pictures of the EBG Final.

Back from Italy...

The Ullapool High School Team (and Support Crew)

While I'm putting a Photo gallery together, here's a slideshow of the European Business Game Final held in Piacenza on the 28th June.  

 

The overall winning team came from France, Ullapool High School won the Social Responsibility Award and a great time was had by all.

Well We're Off to Italy Tomorrow

At some unearthly hour tomorrow, we're setting out from Inverness for the lovely town of Piacenza in Italy to take part in the 2011 European Business Game.

Representing Scotland, will be Ullapool High School and their enterprise "Chable"and eight other European countries are taking part in the event, where me and my fellow judges will be attempting to chose this year's European champions.  There's also a wide programme of industrial and educational visits -  and there may even be some time for a bit of entertainment.

EBG in Scotland is organised by Kenny MacInnes of the Highland Council.  

Henrietta is Young Designer of the Year

Henrietta (photo: Terry Chin)

PSYBT Alumni,  Henrietta Ludgate, has just won Young Designer of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards in Glasgow.  Following a tremendous amount of success and recognition in her first couple of years of trading, Strathpeffer-based Henrietta was watched by an audience which included Lulu, Dame Shirley Bassey and Samantha Cameron; in addition to Fashion Industry VIPs.

Congratulations to Henrietta from all of us at PSYBT and Business Gateway.

Business Gateway Music: Sandra MacBeth

Here's a vintage track and video from PSYBT Alumni, Sandra MacBeth, originally from Glenelg

Young Enterprise Scotland in Pictures

By popular demand, here are some photo's of Farr High School in their moment of Young Enterprise glory..

Nancy's Yomp

 
Nancy Pearson from PSYBT Head Office is taking part in the Cateran Yomp; walking 54miles in 24 hours to raise funds for PSYBT and the Soldiers Charity.

We're all spurring her on and Nancy has put in plenty of practice.  So it should be a doddle!

For more information,  and to sponsor Nancy, follow the link

Farr High School have won the 2011 Scottish Final

You’ll no doubt be as pleased as me when I tell you that Farr High School has won the Overall Prize at the Young Enterprise Scottish Final at the ceremony which was held at Hampden Park earlier this evening.

The team “Farr Safer” also won “Best Report” and “Best Trade Stand” and will represent Scotland at the UK Final to be held at the Savoy Hotel, London on 12/13 July.  This is the third year that FHS have reached the Scottish Final and the second year in which the school has won the top prize.

It’s been a long but  exciting and rewarding day which also saw Linda Thomas of the Highland & Moray Board pick up an Award for her outstanding service to Young Enterprise Scotland.

I’m sure that we all wish the Team and Link Teacher, Dave Charnley, continuing success at the next stage of the competition.

There'll be pictures when we get them

Women @ Work Sutherland: Listening Skills

Here's a message from Women @ Work Sutherland.  I will make no comment.

WEA WOMEN @ WORK PROJECT

www.weawomenatwork.org.uk

issues a warm invitation for you to join us in Brora on Monday 20^th June 2011 for the Sutherland Network Meeting

Listen-up   Sharpen your Listening Skills

with Kate Williams MacKenzie

 

In this fun, practical and thought-provoking session you will gather information about what is involved in the apparently simple act of listening.  Paying more attention to yourself and your environment are starting points for improving your ability to stay focussed on hearing what others are saying. 

Exercises and games working individually, in pairs and with the whole group will stretch your listening “muscles” and help you get more out of inter-actions with friends, family and colleagues.

At the end of the session you will feel more confident about your listening skills and your ability to get the most out of your conversations and discussions.

 Date:       Monday 20^th June 2011    12noon – 2pm                                

Venue:    Brora Learning Centre, Johnstone Place, Brora

Cost:       The event is free and lunch will be available for £3.00

              

 Pre booking is requested

To book, please contact WEA: tel. 01463 710577 or

e-mail womenatwork-admin@weascotland.org.uk

Should you have a special needs requirement please let us know.

All women welcome – we look forward to seeing you.

Business Gateway Music: Leighton Jones

The Man Who Never Was by Leighton Jones
As part of an occasional series of posts, showcasing performed by PSYBT & Business Gateway clients, here's a track from Skye-based Leighton Jones, of Injuns fame .