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The Creative Arts staff at Richmond School and Sixth Form College were disappointed that they could not put on their usual Christmas extravaganza concert, traditional carol service and dance showcase this year. However, undeterred, they pulled out ‘all the stops’ to ensure the community didn’t miss out on being able to enjoy the outstanding music and dance by their exceptionally talented students.

Richmondshire District Council are now a gateway for The Kick Start scheme. If your business is looking to fill a vacancy then please complete the expression of interest form via this link.

Please find below details of a number of support programmes the Department for International Trade have announced. Please take a look and forward to any businesses you feel would benefit.

Thanks, Abi.

Abi Player
Business and Community Officer
Richmondshire District Council

The speed the pandemic took hold on our daily lives was a massive shock. It was a big jolt to the system and I think our team at the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership responded with a real drive to get things done. Of crucial importance in their response, was the strong partnership working that has taken place with you, all of our partners. Working together, we have ensured the best possible regional response to the pandemic. On behalf of the LEP, I would like to extend to you all our genuine thanks for your support and collaboration through these incredibly challenging times. It shows the ‘can do’ attitude this part of the world is renowned for.

Over 200 Year 8 students have received vital first-aid training in how to respond to an emergency and perform CPR.  The Richmond School students took part in a series of hands-on training that saw each of them work with a ‘Resusci Anne’ mannequin to simulate a real-life emergency situation.

Jo first moved to Richmond from her native North East as a toddler when her family took over the running of the Black Lion Hotel. After graduation from Liverpool University, Jo moved to London and then to Sydney to pursue careers in advertising and brand innovation. Jo returned to the town with her husband in 2008 to set up her own business - boom innovation Ltd which works with blue-chip companies to find consumer insights and generate ideas. In 2006 she founded night-time aromatherapy company Kiss the Moon.

Students at Richmond School and Sixth Form College have pooled their artistic talents to create a stunning collection of Christmas designs which will be shared with the local community during the festive period.  Their outstanding artwork is adorning Richmond Library, Tesco at Catterick Garrison, as well as a dedicated display area at The Station. In addition, ten of the designs have been made into Christmas cards and have been sent to staff and residents at care homes in Richmond.

This year’s Original Richmond Business and Tourism Association’s  (ORBTA) Loyalty Card promotion has attracted more entries than usual. The draw has now taken place to find the winners of the eighteen prizes, given by ORBTA member businesses and there are some very happy winners!