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21 News courses in Bristol

Generative AI for Non-Tech Roles

By Elite Forums Events

Course Duration: Half-day or full-day (can also be delivered as a 3-part virtual workshop series) Target Audience: Professionals in non-technical roles (e.g. executive assistants, HR, marketing, project managers, operations staff, trainers, and admin support) who want to use generative AI to enhance their work—without needing coding skills. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand what generative AI is and how it works in plain language. Identify use cases relevant to their role or industry. Use popular generative AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot) confidently. Write effective prompts to get better, more relevant results. Apply AI ethically and responsibly in the workplace. Course Outline Module 1: Demystifying Generative AI What is generative AI? (Plain language explanation) How AI models like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini work Examples of what generative AI can (and can’t) do Myths, risks, and benefits of AI in non-tech roles Module 2: Everyday Use Cases for Professionals Time-saving applications: Drafting emails, reports, meeting summaries Creating checklists, plans, or SOPs Enhancing creativity: Brainstorming ideas for events, campaigns, or training Writing social media posts, newsletters, or job ads Organising information: Summarising documents Structuring spreadsheets or creating templates Supporting communication: Improving tone and clarity Translating or simplifying content Module 3: Prompting Essentials What is a “prompt” and why does it matter? How to write clear, specific, and effective prompts Prompting frameworks (e.g., “Role–Task–Goal” method) Live practice: transforming a vague prompt into a powerful one Troubleshooting: when AI gives poor answers and how to improve them Module 4: Hands-On Exploration Try-it-yourself exercises using ChatGPT or Gemini (guided) Real workplace examples and team challenges Create an AI-generated email, checklist, or idea list Optional: use industry-specific examples (e.g., HR, admin, events, comms) Module 5: Responsible AI Use at Work Understanding AI limitations and biases Protecting privacy and sensitive data When not to use AI Workplace policies and guidelines (customisable for your organisation) Ethical use: attribution, transparency, and human review Module 6: Getting Started in Your Role Tools overview: free vs paid options (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini) Building your own AI toolkit Tips for staying up to date as tools evolve 30-day challenge: how to build AI into your daily workflow Delivery Style Highly interactive, practical, and low-jargon No coding or tech background required Hands-on demos, guided practice, and scenario-based activities Group discussion and peer learning Course Materials Provided Quick-start guide: Top 10 prompts for non-tech roles AI Prompt Library for your job type Do’s and Don’ts for ethical use of AI at work “AI in Action” workbook with examples and checklists Personal AI Action Plan Optional Add-ons Team-based AI hackathon (mini workplace challenge) Tailored follow-up webinar for Q&A and deeper use cases Co-branded playbook for organisational AI use Integration with digital transformation or innovation initiatives

Generative AI for Non-Tech Roles
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

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Clinical Coach Standardisation Event July 2025

By Samantha Morgan-Hourd

Clinical coach standardisation events

Clinical Coach Standardisation Event July 2025
Delivered Online
FREE

Breaking Bad News

By M&K Update Ltd

This workshop is designed to give those who have to give bad news and broach difficult conversations increased confidence. Participants will leave the workshop with the tools and techniques to prepare for a difficult conversation and ensure that they are supporting patients and relatives through a stressful time in their lives.

Breaking Bad News
Delivered in person or OnlineFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101

By Course Cloud

Course Overview Learn how to strengthen your reporting ability and provide compelling articles on real-life situations with this course on News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101. It takes an exceptional writer to be able to present facts and let readers make their own opinions about events. Whether you provide content for a media platform or maintain a blog, you can take your communicative skills to another level.  This introduction to basic Journalism emphasises the importance of writers to any medium and the responsibility for accurately representing accounts of real-world incidents to people worldwide. From writing styles to structured reporting, you will be given a masterclass on all journalistic essentials. Whether you are a journalist in training and or a keen blogger, this training can significantly boost your skills and reputation in this field. This best selling News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101 has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101 is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101 is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101 is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101 will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101 to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

News Writing Fundamentals: Journalism 101
Delivered Online On Demand
£319

News Writing: Journalism 101

By The Teachers Training

Learn the essentials of news writing with Journalism 101. Develop your skills in crafting compelling stories, reporting facts, and understanding media ethics.

News Writing: Journalism 101
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour
£15

Difficult Situations: Delivering Bad News

5.0(9)

By Chart Learning Solutions

Be balanced in your approach to delivering bad news. Deliver the information tactfully, balanced with directness or the 'meat' of the message. Understand how to use the sandwich approach in more sensitive matters: good news, bad news, good news. Think with your heart when delivering bad news. Your compassion will be appreciated. Learning Objectives Explain the pros and cons of direct and indirect communication, Apply three techniques for delivering bad news Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Difficult Situations: Delivering Bad News
Delivered Online On Demand20 minutes
£34.95

Build a Cryptocurrency News Site with Ruby on Rails

By Packt

Pull Crypto news from an API and build a website with Ruby on Rails!

Build a Cryptocurrency News Site with Ruby on Rails
Delivered Online On Demand2 hours 13 minutes
£34.99

FX Trading and News

By iStudy UK

Forex trading is a serious competition between two sides where there is always a winner and a loser. To be successful in trading the Forex markets, you must have an 'edge'. You have two options for trading in Forex Market you can trade in currency derivatives (Future & Options) on an exchange or Trade with a Forex Dealer in International Market. This FX Trading and News is designed to deliver the strategic edge by combining powerful skill building lessons and practice market trading sessions. You will receive a superior and detailed knowledge of the Foreign Exchange Trading, their purpose, function, main activities and their regulation. Discussions and advices will be actively encouraged throughout the sessions which are intended to be interactive. You will also discover more about aspects of trade, risk management and trading options. What Will I Learn? Learn how to trade live economic news events for powerful, quick profits A comprehensive understanding of how and why news moves the FX markets A way to decipher which particular news items will move the markets the most A way to focus in on the currency pairs likely to generate the greatest profit A process to follow to create trading plans well in advance of an economic event to know exactly what to trade and how to trade it Powerful tools necessary to get a huge edge over the retail market Instruction on how to replicate the trading approach of the professional institutions Full instruction on how to Requirements A basic/general understanding of the FX markets Familiarity with placing a trade is ideal Who is the target audience? This course is perfect for traders of all abilities and experience but who, as a minimum, have a basic understanding of trading Best suited for traders who are looking for a way of trading which is time efficient Ideal for traders who have a technical background, but little understanding of the fundamentals/news Excellent for traders who struggle with the complexity of technical based trading and are looking for a more straightforward trading style Traders who are not making consistent profits Welcome & Introduction Introduction FREE 00:03:00 Disclaimer & Copyright 00:00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:16:00 Opening your trading / broker account Why your choice of broker is KEY 00:17:00 Demonstration Video - Opening your trading account 00:06:00 3 step process to opening your account 00:00:00 Getting familiar with economic news Economic News Explained 00:18:00 Trading the News Why trade the news FREE 00:14:00 What news to trade 00:15:00 What currencies to focus on? 00:04:00 Is a currency strong or weak? (The Long Term View) 00:11:00 A brilliant Central Bank resource! 00:20:00 Trading strong vs weak 00:13:00 Currency Watch-list Example 00:00:00 Setting yourself up like a PRO-TRADER The resources you need 00:16:00 Demonstration video - Forexfactory.com 00:08:00 Demonstration Video - FXPro Squawk Feed 00:10:00 Forex News Gun - Download Instructions 00:00:00 Demonstration video - Forex News Gun 00:06:00 Demonstration video - News Impact DataFlash (replacement for the FNG) 00:07:00 News Impact DataFlash Setup Instructions (replacement for the FNG) 00:00:00 Placing The Trade Creating a trading plan / idea 00:14:00 Executing the trade - Determining your Entry, Stop & Target 00:11:00 Management of the trade & summary 00:11:00 Demonstration Video - FXPro MT4 00:12:00 Demonstration Video - Closing a trade after 1 hour if not done as expected 00:03:00 Risk Managing your trades Risk management and working out your trade quantity 00:15:00 Demonstration Video - Earn Forex Position Size Calculator 00:07:00 Your ongoing support Next steps 00:04:00 Trader Transformation Membership Service - Intro video! 00:03:00 A small peek into our trader mentoring service 00:59:00 How the mentoring service preempted the USD move! 00:06:00 Conclusion Full re-cap 00:09:00 BONUS VIDEOS! How to predict the largest movements from news 00:06:00 Understanding & trading market turmoil successfully! 00:39:00 Student Interviews! Student Interview #1 - Paul, UK 00:38:00 Student Interview #2 - Jean, South Africa 00:59:00 Student Interview #3 - Gavin, UK 00:22:00 Student Interview #4 - Connor, Australia 00:40:00 Student Interview #5 - Lourens, South Africa 00:36:00 Trade Examples 00:16:00 Lourens Trading & Travelling! 00:02:00 BONUS TRAINING - USING CORRELATIONS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!_2 00:35:00 Course Certification

FX Trading and News
Delivered Online On Demand10 hours 31 minutes
£25

Forex Trading and News Diploma

4.3(43)

By John Academy

Description Want to become a Forex trader? Enrol the Forex Trading and News Diploma course and master the strategies of Forex trading. The course not only teaches you how to do Forex trading but also gives you the recent information and news about the industry. You will explore the powerful methods of Forex trading opportunities by economic news and announcements. The course shows you how to trade live economic new events for gaining fast and quick profit. At first, the course shows you how to open trading and broker account that will be followed by the discussion on economic news and the ways of trading the news. You will know the importance of trading the news, which news to trade, and which currencies to focus, etc. Finally, the course explains how to place the trade, risk management, and more. Upon completion, you will know how to set yourself like a pro-trader. Assessment: This course does not involve any MCQ test. Students need to answer assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Once the answers are submitted, the instructor will check and assess the work. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Forex Trading and News Diploma is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Forex Trading and News Diploma is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Welcome & Introduction Intro video FREE 00:03:00 Course Disclaimer & Copyright 00:10:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:16:00 Opening your trading / broker account Why your choice of broker is KEY 00:17:00 Demonstration Video - Opening your trading account 00:06:00 3 step process to opening your account 00:10:00 Getting familiar with economic news Economic News Explained 00:18:00 Trading the News Why trade the news 00:14:00 What news to trade 00:15:00 What currencies to focus on? 00:04:00 A brilliant Central Bank resource! 00:20:00 Is a currency strong or weak? (The Long Term View) 00:11:00 Trading strong vs weak 00:13:00 Currency Watch-list Example 00:10:00 Setting yourself up like a PRO-TRADER The resources you need 00:16:00 Demonstration Video - Forexfactory.com 00:08:00 Demonstration Video - FXPro Squawk Feed 00:10:00 Forex News Gun - Download Instructions 00:10:00 Demonstration video - Forex News Gun 00:06:00 Demonstration video - News Impact DataFlash (replacement for the FNG) 00:07:00 News Impact DataFlash Setup Instructions (replacement for the FNG) 00:10:00 Placing The Trade Creating a trading plan / idea 00:14:00 Executing the trade - Determining your Entry, Stop & Target 00:11:00 Management of the trade & summary 00:11:00 Demonstration Video - FXPro MT4 00:12:00 Demonstration Video - Closing a trade after 1 hour if not done as expected 00:03:00 Risk Managing your trades Risk management and working out your trade quantity 00:15:00 Demonstration Video - Earn Forex Position Size Calculator 00:07:00 Your ongoing support Next steps 00:04:00 Trader Transformation Membership Service - Intro video! 00:03:00 A small peek into our trader mentoring service 00:59:00 Weekly market analysis video predicts USD move well ahead of time! 00:06:00 Conclusion Full re-cap 00:09:00 BONUS VIDEOS! How to predict the largest movements from news 00:06:00 Understanding & trading market turmoil successfully! 00:39:00 Student Interviews! Student Interview #1 - Paul, UK 00:38:00 Student Interview #2 - Jean, South Africa 00:59:00 Student Interview #3 - Gavin, UK 00:55:00 Student Interview #4 - Connor, Australia 00:40:00 Student Interview #5 - Lourens, South Africa 00:36:00 Trade Examples 00:16:00 Lourens Trading & Travelling! 00:02:00 BONUS TRAINING - USING CORRELATIONS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!_2 00:35:00 Order Your Certificates and Transcripts Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Forex Trading and News Diploma
Delivered Online On Demand11 hours 54 minutes
£25

Food Safety for Retail, Level 2

5.0(50)

By Pochat Training

QA Level 2 Award In Food Safety For Retail (RQF) Face to Face: Full day course Virtual Classroom: Spread over 3 sessions of 2½ hr duration Food business operators are required by law, to ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and instruction/training in food hygiene in line with their work activity and should enable them to handle food safely Recommended by HSE and Environmental Health Officers (EHO's) Course Contents: The Importance of Food Safety Food Safety Laws Legal Responsibilities of Food Handlers Types of Contamination and the Associated Risks Bacteriology Food Poisoning Foodborne Illnesses An Introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Personal Hygiene Work Flow, Work Surfaces and Equipment Cleaning and Disinfection Waste Disposal Pest Control Safe Food Handling Practices including Time and Temperature Controls Preparation Cooking and Reheating Chilling Cooling Thawing Hot holding Displaying food Core temperatures Food Preservation Storage Stock Control Procedures Benefits of this course: Businesses have a duty to their customers to produce food that is safe for consumption. There are one million cases of food poisoning in the UK each year. More than 6,000 are admitted to hospital. In 2014/2015, businesses in Chesterfield were issued 344 written enforcement notices. Derby received 1,116. Doing our Ofqual regulated, nationally accredited course ensures that nothing of importance is left out. EU and UK regulations state that all food handlers must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties. The Food Standards Agency says that 'Food business operators are required by law, to ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and instruction/training in food hygiene in line with their work activity and should enable them to handle food safely’. Our QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) is a nationally accredited qualification especially suitable for people working in, or planning to work in, the food retail industry, and complies with the training regulations.

Food Safety for Retail, Level 2
Delivered in Chesterfield or Online + more
£105

Journalism: News Writing Fundamentals

4.9(27)

By Apex Learning

Overview This comprehensive course on Journalism: News Writing Fundamentals will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Journalism: News Writing Fundamentals comes with accredited certification, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Journalism: News Writing Fundamentals. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Journalism: News Writing Fundamentals is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 7 sections • 18 lectures • 00:39:00 total length •Course Introduction: 00:01:00 •What Is News?: 00:03:00 •Essential English: Be Positive: 00:02:00 •Essential English: Be Active: 00:02:00 •Essential English: Short And Sweet Sentences: 00:02:00 •Essential English: Avoid Repetition, Jargon and Clichés: 00:03:00 •The Purpose of a Headline: 00:03:00 •Headline Fundamentals: 00:03:00 •The Importance of the Intro: 00:02:00 •Intro Writing Fundamentals: 00:03:00 •A Guide to Writing Better Intros: 00:02:00 •Quoting Within News Writing: 00:03:00 •Quoting Fundamentals: 00:03:00 •The Structure of a News Story: 00:03:00 •Structure Fundamentals: The Five Ws: 00:02:00 •Course Project: 00:01:00 •Course Conclusion: 00:01:00 •Resource: 00:00:00

Journalism: News Writing Fundamentals
Delivered Online On Demand39 minutes
£12

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Veronica Pollard

veronica pollard

Bristol

I first came across the Alexander Technique when I was looking for something to help me stop getting tension headaches, lower back pain, and neck problems. Finding a teacher and learning the principles, ideas and concepts of the technique gave me an appreciation of what I was doing to myself that created the pain, as well as how I was putting myself wrong in some other areas of my life too! I learned the good news: that if I was causing my difficulties, then I also had the power to stop causing them. I have become a more flexible, happier, calmer and easier to be with person. I move in a more co-ordinated way and have re-found the joy in moving I remember having as a child. I no longer have any tension headaches, neck problems or lower back aches. I feel more at home with myself than I ever have in the past. I am a teacher trained by the ITM (Interactive Teaching Method Association). This means that I studied for four years and passed four written and one practical exam. I spent six months within the course as a student teacher. I graduated in 2003. I am a member of the ITM Teachers’ Association and have a BSc (hons) degree from the University of Bristol. I have taught individuals, small groups and evening classes, as well as workshops and courses for businesses, colleges, the WEA, the WI and the local council. I have run workshops at festivals such as the Larmer Tree and the Big Green Gathering. I have taught music students at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. I also taught students at the Musical Theatre School in Somerset, and dance students at Bristol Dance Centre. I love teaching this work because I love seeing my students improve their movement, their thinking and the way they see themselves as well as the way they see the world.

Bristol Advanced Motorcyclists

bristol advanced motorcyclists

London

We are an independent motorcycle training organisation affiliated to IAM RoadSmart. We are also an active, friendly and welcoming riders’ club. ABOUT BRISTOL ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS Official provider of IAM RoadSmart training in Bristol. Although we are affiliated to the IAM RoadSmart organisation, and an official provider of the RoadSmart programme, Bristol Advanced Motorcyclists is a separate organisation, with charitable status. And whilst one of our primary purposes as an organisation is to provide a coordinated training programme to motorcyclists in Bristol and the west country region, the club is also an active social hub for riders. Participation in the club’s activities isn’t mandatory, but it’s a great way to meet other like-minded riders and to continue developing your skills. Once you’ve gained sufficient experience you may even wish to progress to becoming an IAM RoadSmart Observer yourself, and of course we can guide you towards that achievement too. In addition to the monthly Super Sunday events we also arrange group ride-outs, more extended trips both in the UK and Europe, talks and other social activities. See our News & Events page for more details. Bristol blood bikes There is a close association between BAM and Freewheelers, the charitable organisation that operates the Bristol and south west region Emergency Voluntary Service (commonly known as the ‘Blood Bikes’). All of their volunteer riders must be qualified to Advanced standard and many of these have been trained by the BAM group. You can learn more about Freewheelers here: www.freewheelers.org.uk About the IAM The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is a national charity organisation, established in 1956, dedicated to increasing road safety by improving driving standards. Both the organisation and the training programme is now known as IAM RoadSmart. RoadSmart is a national training programme for drivers and riders aimed at developing their observation and control skills. The RoadSmart training programme is delivered at regional level by volunteer groups, such as Bristol Advanced Motorcyclists (BAM), who are a designated ‘Official Provider’. All Observers are accredited by IAM RoadSmart. When you begin your training you become an Associate member. Full membership of the IAM is awarded upon successfully achieving the Advanced standard. Once this standard is achieved there are no further testing stages (unless you opt to train to be an Observer) and you become a full, lifetime member of the IAM, subject to an annual renewal fee (currently £42 per year).

Ben England Music

ben england music

Bradley Stoke

Ben England BA (Hons), PGCE, BEM is a music graduate of Bristol University, where he specialised in musical analysis, composing and musical direction. He trained as a conductor with Dr Alan Rump and Dr Adrian Beaumont, before going on to study conducting with Denise Ham of the London Conducting Academy. After graduation, Ben sang with groups as diverse as the New English Orchestra, the Bristol Chamber Choir, Bristol Opera, the Exultate Singers and the Choir of Clifton Cathedral. A bass baritone, he has performed widely as an oratorio and operatic singer, including lead roles in The Cunning Little Vixen and Der Mond (for Bristol Opera), The Magic Flute and the Pirates of Penzance. Ben currently teaches singing to adults and young people across the Bristol area. Ben is a former Musical Director of Bristol Opera, where he led the company in successful performances of Handel’s Samson and Lakmé by Delibes and he has led numerous choirs in and around Bristol for the past 20 years, including the large Bristol Cabot Choir and the Bristol Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society and a number of smaller choirs. Having qualified as an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) of Music through the DfE Fast-Track Teaching programme, Ben worked for South Gloucestershire as a Head of Music and county Music and Music Technology specialist for eight years. In 2011 Ben took up the role of Director of Music at Colston’s Girls’ School, where he ran music across five schools (including four primary schools) from 2011-2016. His work as an educator brought him to the national stage on numerous occasions, as he lectured on music and leadership at conferences for the DfES and the National Association of Head Teachers. Ben has worked extensively with professional composers to champion their music, often commissioning and performing new works. These composers include local musicians Richard Barnard and Eric Wetherell, as well as more recently the eminent John Rutter and conducting a premiere by the renowned composer Patrick Hawes. Since leaving teaching, Ben has worked on a freelance basis for Bristol Plays Music, the music education hub for the City of Bristol, based at the Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall). In this role he has organised and coordinated major performances at the Colston Hall, Bristol Cathedral and further afield. He managed the Bristol Youth Choir from 2016-2017 and coordinated the live BBC Radio/TV music broadcast from Southmead Hospital on BBC Music Day 2017. He has written award-winning education materials and been nominated for three national Music Teacher awards for his work on projects such as the Bristol/Monteverdi 450 choral workshops and university seminar and the Bristol Minute of Listening. He is the author of the curriculum materials for the planned international 2021 Berlioz celebrations. During the Coronavirus outbreak of 2020, Ben established HOMECHOIR, a free YouTube channel on which he broadcasts a range of free musical and educational programmes including choir rehearsals, music theory teaching and a Sacred Sing on Sunday mornings. In October of 2020, Ben (as founder of homechoir) was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) by Her Majesty the Queen for services to the community during the COVID-19 outbreak. Following the success of the Quarantine Choir, Ben was appointed Musical Director of the Self-Isolation Choir (founded by inspirational business leader Mark Strachan) which in 2020 has grown to one of the largest choirs in the world. Their inaugural project Messiah at Home was produced with some of the world’s greatest musicians including Laurence Cummings, Carolyn Sampson and Jennifer Johnstone and gained international attention. Messiah at Home was featured on the national BBC Evening News, all the BBC radio stations, NHK (Japan) CBS (USA) and many more – and has become part of the official Wikipedia entry for Messiah. The choir has grown to 12,000 strong and has recorded such amazing works as Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Mahler’s 2nd Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem and Allegri’s Miserere – working with the world-famous choir Tenebrae and their conductor, Nigel Short. Ben conducted the Self-Isolation Choir in the World Premiere of Still, Still the Night by Patrick Hawes in December 2020, and their version of Hawes’ Quanta Qualia was played on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in March 2021. Ben is much in demand as a choral leader and has taken on the Musical Directorship of the UWE Singers, a large SATB choir based at the University of the West of England. Ben lives in the South-West of the UK with his wife Ana and their children Katie and Bobby.