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Redeveloping The Howard Opera Centre
Works have begun redeveloping Opera North’s headquarters in Leeds, to be known as The Howard Opera Centre. The project is part of Opera North’s wider scheme, Music Works.
Delivering careers events across Yorkshire
Following the start of the new academic year, we’ve been busy taking part in career events in schools across Yorkshire. Here are a couple of our highlights so far this term.
Re-accreditation for railway standard
Earlier this month, we achieved re-accreditation to the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) standard. This accreditation is a pre-qualification scheme required by the rail industry to enable us to work on or adjacent to railways.
Backing local mental health initiative
We are proud supporters of a new mental health programme, Safety Nets, run by charity Reds in the Community and CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Barnsley.
Enhancing the University of Sheffield’s public concourse
Our work to refurbish the University of Sheffield’s concourse is now complete, creating a flexible civic space that connects the Students' Union with the Alfred Denny building.
Director joins new NFB group
Operations Director Tony Shaw has been appointed to the board of a new major contractors’ group at the National Federation of Builders (NFB).
Recognising outstanding health and safety
We pride ourselves for our health and safety, so our Directors are always faced with an increasing struggle each year when choosing our Health and Safety Award winners.
Trainee takes to the stage at regional awards
Trainee and Yorkshire & Humber Young Apprentice Ambassador Network (YAAN) regional chair Bradley Longford co-hosted the Yorkshire and Humber Apprenticeship Awards, held in Leeds.
Supporting local artwork in Tinsley
We have supported the installation of a new sculpture in Tinsley. The uniquely designed knotted Royal Mail post-box is one of three which has been installed across the UK.
These Boots were made for walking (and running!)
Over the weekend we were busy taking part in a variety of active challenges to raise money for our charity of the year, Mind.
Laptop donation supports Barnsley wellbeing centre
We recently donated four laptops to TADS, a young people’s emotional wellbeing centre in Barnsley.
Going for gold: Melissa's Great North Run raises funds for Roundabout
Our Communications & Marketing Co-ordinator Melissa Walsh took on the World’s biggest half marathon this month to raise money for Roundabout, Sheffield’s youth homeless prevention charity.
Students to gain invaluable on-site experiences in Barnsley
Following the introduction of T Levels, at the start of the 2019 academic year, we will be providing 45-day work experience placements to students from Barnsley College undertaking a T Level course.
