Showcasing the arts this Friday

Tickets are still available for the phenomenal ARTS SHOWCASE by Lionize Arts.

This inspirational company was founded by its Principal Director, Leah Oliver.

From her website she writes:
Her mission was to find a way to bring unity and cohesion within the community of Milton Keynes, by means of utilising the benefits and enjoyment of the performing arts. Leah believes that everyone regardless of background, culture or wealth, should all be given opportunity to express themselves artistically and constructively. Leah says -

" As a teacher, the most disheartening thing I see is when students leave a course, then maybe because the desire to progress onto higher education or particular employment seems beyond their reach - they sadly relinquish dreams and ambitions that seem unobtainable to them. Time and time again I see people with a love for the arts that simply let go of it, as its competitive nature for employment makes them think they will never make it or get anything worthwhile from being involved. It's time for that to stop. We as a community, should be empowering and supporting each other to make one another realise that anything is possible. And what better way to do it, then to do it together. Lionize Arts wants to deal with current, on trend and contemporary issues and topics that hold relevance, importance and influence on society today. Again, another example of how we are not restrictive and are embracing the wider community, by exploring subjects and matters that are significant and of interest to the community."

TO BOOK CLICK HERE

Transition's David Stimson will be representing the station at this exciting premiere on Friday!

Arise Dragons!! Young Enterprise event is calling in your fire breathing experience

by David Stimson

Time to wake up my sleeping dragons,  a new batch of hungry fledglings are after your treasure..

Yes it that time again, Wednesday the 16th November the  MK young enterprise Dragons Den opens for its 3rd year.

Again this year the local board have opened up their vault to fully fund the event.

Each of this year's team have the chance to leave with not just cash but more importantly your advice and feedback.

If you have been a dragon in the past your "dragon quest" invite will be on its way over the next day or so.

If you're interested in being a dragon please feel free to drop me a line!

Please do share this with your contacts as these events are always great fun & very eye opening.

Besides one can never have to many dragons..

You can email me direct.
david.stimson@dsp-newstart.com

Or any of the other usual methods:

M: 07930 758100
W: secklowsounds.org
@Transition1055

       

Spotlight on Management: Coach Chris Browne at the National Museum of Computing

Coach Chris Browne

The National Museum of Computing in Bletchley Park is delighted to play host to a book-signing where TV Coach - Chris Browne (also one of London's top Development Coaches) is the keynote speaker.

Coach Chris, will be "Inspiring a Shared Vision" and opens the event to be held at the Museum on July 5th.
Coach Chris Browne is a Speaker and Coach who specialises in inspiring individuals to take the necessary steps towards making positive change of life. He is a member of ITOL, qualified in teaching, and has also been working in the field of Personal Development for a number of years. Coach Chris has had the pleasure of working with individuals and delivering workshops as well as talks at many well known organisations in the United Kingdom and internationally on various topics such as Employability, Communication, Confidence building, Goal setting, and also facilitating workshops on Successful Interview Techniques,  Catch him on Sky203's Chrissy B show too!

Dr Audrey Tang

Also presenting and signing her book is Secklow Sounds' own Dr Audrey Tang (Host of LifestyleMK).  Her book "Be a Great Manager Now" published by Pearson is not only heading for "Book of the month"in WH Smith Travel, but has been submitted by the publishers to the CMI Book of the Year Awards, and has been licensed by Skill Pill as part of their digital library.  Audrey says of her book:

"In the current fast-paced world, we sadly have little time for self-development. Pearson’s “2 in 1” series structures its content for the busy manager. The grey pages are full of tips, ideas and insights – things you can try immediately, but then when you get the time to think about why something was effective, the “big picture” section looks that the context and theory behind the ideas. This supports managers not just in knowing what to do, but in understanding why they are doing it, and as such empowers them to implement their own actions based on that understanding."

Gary Fay

Maria Jensen

Speakers include Maria Jensen, Manager of Amtrac Ltd, and Gary Fay co-director and founder of Identifi Global - talent recruitment agency, who will also be offering CV support throughout the evening.

The evening is aimed at new and aspiring managers, is free to attend (although it is by invitation only), and is even CPD accredited to 2 hours (or 2 CPD points).



...and covering it all for Secklow Sounds will be David Stimson of DSP New Start and "Transition"

David Stimson

For more information, or if you would like to attend please email

audrey@clickproductions.co.uk by 5pm Friday July 1st 2016.

When Lifestyle and Transition meet...

David Stimson

David Stimson from Secklow Sounds' "Transition" (Thursdays 3 - 4pm) will be interviewing LifestyleMK's Dr Audrey about her new book "Be A Great Manager Now".

This "2-in-1" style text, published by Pearson offers busy managers instant tips and ideas to implement immediately within the workplace, and then presents the theory behind the idea for a deeper understanding, when the reader has time.  The book is already moving into "Business book of the Month" in WH Smith Travel, it has been submitted by the publishers to the CMI Book of the Year Awards (Commuting Reads category), and is licensed to Skill Pill as part of their digital training library.

Audrey Tang

Mean Business Event

Audrey, who has been interviewed this week by "The Crazy Mind" (read full interview here) is delighted with Transition's support.  She said "I've had the pleasure of working with David on one of his "Dragon's Den" events for Young Enterprise.  Finding that career you both love and succeed in is getting ever more difficult with so many choices, and so much instability, that having a focus, and the support from those involved in the Young Enterprise programme, is a wonderful opportunity".  She will be signing her book at the "Mean Business" event on Tuesday July 5th at The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park at a workshop and networking evening aimed at new and aspiring managers.  Appearing also as the keynote speaker to "Inspire your shared vision" is Sky 203's Coach Chris Browne.  Coach Chris is one of London's top Development Coaches with years of experience in motivating and assisting companies and individuals.  Coach Chris is also resident coach on the Chrissy B Show, (Great positive show) Where he shares advice and gives inspiration to the viewers who may have challenges in various areas of their lives. This show gives good, genuine practical, valuable, life changing information to help you to develop and enhance your life! (Catch it on Sky 203 or Youtube)

More to follow on this exciting event soon!!

David is covering the launch, as well as interviewing Audrey on Transition 3 - 4pm Thursday July 7th.

Transition is on the offence...

OLASS Executive Director Sally Alexander joins David in the studio to tell us all about one of MK Colleges hidden gems.
Hear all about the outstanding work Sally & her team do, taking further education into over 20 of the UKs prisons.

OFFENDER LEARNING & SKILLS SERVICE at Milton Keynes CollegeMilton Keynes College is one of the largest providers of Offender Learning in England, operating programmes at thirty prisons across the East Midlands, West Midlands and South Central England.
Milton Keynes College has been providing offender learning and services to prisons in the UK for over 20 years. Providing high - quality education and training for over twenty years.
Established in 1984, Milton Keynes is proud to be an accessible College with a strong reputation for providing high-quality education to learners of all levels.

Interested & want to know more
http://www.mkcollege.ac.uk/page/olass
Transition with David Stimson: Mondays 2pm on Secklow Sounds

or catch it on SPREAKER

...and if you want to get involved:

Career opportunities at one of England’s largest providers of Offender Learning 

Milton Keynes College, one of England’s largest providers of Offender Learning, is recruiting. The College currently delivers courses at twenty eight prisons across the West Midlands, East Midlands and South Central regions, and is recruiting for a number of roles, including: 

· Lecturers/ tutors 

· Administrators 

· Learner support tutors 

· Vocational trainers (Bricklayers, Joiners, Motor vehicle, Barbering) 

· Programme Managers 

· Education Managers 

Full and part time positions, as well as sessional, are available across the 3 regions, with HMYOI Aylesbury and Glen Parva, HMP Bullingdon, Spring Hill, Huntercombe, Woodhill and Birmingham having immediate vacancies. 

Sally Alexander, Executive Director of Offender Learning at Milton Keynes College, has worked in Offender Learning for over twenty years, starting her career as a lecturer at HMP Bullingdon. Sally says “Offender Learning is an area which many people that work within the education sector do not even think about for a career path, yet it offers great career progression opportunities. It is very fulfilling to see the learners develop and progress, and for many, education can be life changing. In addition there are flexible holidays, on average fourteen students to a class, and opportunities to transfer across to one of our other sites, should relocation prove of interest.” 

If you're looking for a rewarding career and are keen to pass on your experience, apply now via www.mkcollege.ac.uk/career or call Nicky Palmer –Trew for more information on 01908 637015

More than just presenters!!

Ever wonder what some of those familiar voices get up to in their spare time?


David Tooley (Business Brunch - Thursdays 2 - 3) is learning to Salsa!!
SPREAKER


Did you know that David Stimson (Transition - Mondays 2 - 3) can roller skate?
SPREAKER

AND - Transition will be in Middleton Hall covering the Young Enterprise Trade Fair on Sunday 31st January!!

Young Enterprise enters the Dragon's Den

David Stimpson (Transition) together with Young Enterprise hosted a fantastic "Dragon's Den" style event yesterday at the Milton Keynes Academy.

Enter the Den

A number of familiar Secklow Sounds faces were including - David Tooley from Business Brunch (11-12noon every Wednesday) and Audrey from Lifestyle MK (12noon - 2 every Saturday).

Young Enterprise teams (all aged 16 -18) from across the country were invited to pitch for an investment from the Dragons in preparation for a National competitions where they present their product or business to an audience of 300!

Young Enterprise Trade Fair

The Young Enterprise scheme requires teams to raise £80 to join in the first instance, and supports them as they develop their product/business and present it Nationwide as well as at a Trade Fair.  The "Dragon's Den" is one of many events organised to support the scheme in Milton Keynes.

To find out more about Young Enterprise - just visit their WEBSITE.

...and to catch "TRANSITION" with David Stimpson, tune in on Thursdays between 4pm - 5pm on Secklow Sounds, Community Radio for Milton Keynes.

Pass the Pumpkin

David Stimson (Transition) and Ryan Elliott (Teen Scene) have been playing with their food...well, not exactly their food - this scary looking pumpkin was delivered to Terry Sullivan (The Sticks) from "Escape".

We hope he can rescue it!

Transition plays Thursdays 4pm - 5pm 
Teen Scene plays Thursdays 5pm - 6pm
The Sticks plays Mondays 10am - 11am

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