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Copeland team keeps beaches ship shape
Published: 09/06/2021
COPELAND'S seasonal beach cleaners are back in action as the weather warms up.
Each year Copeland Borough Council employs two officers specifically to clean and oversee the four managed beaches at Silectoft, Haverigg, Seascale and St Bees.
Beach-goers could well see the pair, John Harris and Jon Beech, emptying bins, monitoring recycling sites, picking litter or maintaining safety equipment.
John Harris covers the council's two most southern amenity beaches - Silecroft and Haverigg. He is a well-known face, having covered the seasonal roles for several summers.
Copeland jobseekers explore gaming industry
Published: 08/06/2021
UNEMPLOYED Copeland residents have been exploring the video games industry, and how to make a career in it.
The Copeland Work and Skills Partnership, led by Copeland Borough Council, organised the online session with East Yorkshire games programming company BetaJester Ltd.
It helped participants understand the different roles in the gaming industry, and the skills required to do the jobs.
Roles such as artist, designer, programmer and sound designer were covered, as well as that of quality assurance officer, marketing professional, content creator and performer.
Young Entrepreneurs Market set to launch
Published: 08/06/2021
MORE than a dozen young entrepreneurs will be setting out their stall at Copeland’s first youth market on Saturday.
King Street in Whitehaven will host the newly-launched Young Entrepreneurs Market from 10am to 3pm, with stalls selling everything from homemade candles and crafts to cakes, cards and clothing.
Copeland Council has organised the event and is offering young entrepreneurs aged 25 or under a free stall.
Jenny Brumby, Copeland Council’s Business Liaison Officer, said: “This is a first for Copeland and it promises to be an exciting event.
