Parklife LinkedIn – June 2024

Summer is here and we’re officially halfway through the year!

We’ve been as busy as ever here at Birchwood Park, take a look at our latest edition of our Parklife newsletter and see what we’ve been up to this past month.

DuckFest

• 2024 was our most successful year yet, thank you to everyone who joined us or took part in DuckFest2024. We raised over ￡4,000 for our community partner,?Peace & Mind UK.

• Congratulations to our Duck Fest winners for 2024! Duck Race – Duck 85 –Oakley Whalley; Corporate Duck Race – Tradebe; Best Dressed Corporate Duck – Goodlife Recruitment; Best Dressed Under 16s – Corey Hardy (Duckwin Nunez); Best Dressed Under 8s – Duck 81 – Nick Sorton (Fletcher age 5); Best Dressed 16+ – Duck 93 – Katrina Bevan (Captain Quack Sparrow)

• Our first ever engineered duck race was a success! Congratulations to Eden who won with his rocket propelled duck and a shoutout to our occupiers Tenet Consultants who closely followed.
• You can take a look at all our entries from this year, here. Don’t forget to keep an eye out on our socials for more photos from the event.

Top moments at the Park

• Miller Homes’ North West team raised over ￡7,900 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital: Through its participation in the company’s ‘Active April’ charity challenge, The team, headquartered on the Park raised an impressive ￡7,962 for their chosen charity.

• The return of Salsa Dance Cheshire: Mike and Suzanne from Salsa Dance Cheshire held a wonderful evening of Latin dancing at the EngineRooms earlier this month. Don’t forget to mark your diaries for the next event in September

• Jacobs’ Micro ROV testing: Did you see occupiers, Jacobs test out their Micro ROV in the lake last month? Small-sized ROVs play a significant role in enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in numerous industries. If you’re interested in finding out more about Jacobs’ Micro ROV, please contact?[email protected]

• International Women in Engineering Day, 2024: Sunday, June 23rd marks IWIED. Take a look at our website, where we honour the remarkable women engineers who are driving innovation and excellence at businesses here on Birchwood Park and beyond.

• Birchwood Park occupiers, NNA held its Nuclear Skills Panel Discussion and Q&A in Manchester last week. Hot on the heels of the recent publication by Government of the Nuclear Skills Plan and the associated Skills Charter, the NNA’s Skills and Capability Sub-Group held the event to look in more detail at what this means for the industry in the region

• The Warrington Business Exchange teamed up with leading tech publication BusinessCloud to stage a bespoke business breakfast in The EngineRooms – ‘AI innovators – how artificial intelligence is changing life as we know it’

• Did you see that we were featured in the latest issue of the Nuclear Institute journal, “Nuclear Future”. Discussing Birchwood Park’s rich history and the work of some of our amazing occupiers, the feature is available to read here

What's Next for Nuclear Energy at Birchwood Park

Birchwood Park stands at the forefront of the UK's nuclear industry, as a thriving hub recognised for its success in the field. Home to industry giants such as Jacobs, NNL, Nuvia, Cavendish Nuclear, and Rolls-Royce, Birchwood Park has solidified its position as a powerhouse of progress.

The park caters to diverse needs with a comprehensive range of office, warehouse, and laboratory spaces, each meticulously designed to foster innovation and inclusive working culture. This tailored approach empowers occupiers to develop some of the UK's most innovative and technologically advanced nuclear projects.

Birchwood Park takes pride in its 60-year legacy in nuclear development and its unwavering commitment to the future. Recognising the industry's promising potential, the park actively contributes to the UK's new nuclear revival, paving the way for a sustainable and prosperous future for all.

World-Class Nuclear Cluster?

The Park’s nuclear hub celebrates the inclusive and vibrant working environment we foster for the nuclear businesses on site to thrive. This dynamic hub goes beyond showcasing our rich history, instead it delves into the pioneering spirit of our community-led workplace, offering a glimpse into the modern workplace that fuels collaboration and innovation.

Our philosophy is to help all occupiers empower their employees by providing them with state-of-the-art facilities. Our perks of the park include a range of inclusive wellbeing initiatives for our occupiers to take full advantage of, including our on-site gym, bootcamps, movie nights and even dedicated weeks to wellbeing throughout the year.

Businesses can expect more at Birchwood Park and as the North West’s largest out-of-town business destination, the Park offers the perfect environment for the UK’s new nuclear revival to thrive and we're already witnessing the immense potential of our occupiers and we’re excited to be part of their success stories.

The future of Nuclear at Birchwood Park

The UK's nuclear industry is experiencing a huge shift and since the launch of the "Great British Nuclear" (GBN) initiative. GBN's goal of "driving the rapid expansion of new nuclear power plants" promises an unprecedented level of growth for the sector.

Estimated to generate a substantial ￡6 billion for the economy, GBN marks a significant turning point. At we at Birchwood Park, are thrilled to play a crucial role in providing a positive working environment that facilitates the development and delivery of cutting-edge nuclear technologies by our occupiers that are involved in this exciting revival.

For the nuclear industry to reach its full potential, and provide innovative and sustainable nuclear solutions, it is apparent that collaboration is key. We take pride in cultivating an inclusive culture that caters to the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors. Birchwood Park’s adaptable workspaces are specifically designed to meet even the most specific demands of a business, ensuring all our nuclear occupants can fully leverage the power of collaborative working.

Our collaborative approach has been vital in fostering a vibrant community and positive work environment, forming the central pillar of our mission at Birchwood Park. By igniting groundbreaking ideas, prioritising employee wellbeing and satisfaction, we are empowering our occupiers. This, in turn, unlocks the full potential of their teams, paving the way for long-term success and overall business goals for our occupiers.

We've already witnessed the power of an innovative and collaborative workforce through physical interactions within our park, and we believe this will continue to fuel the future growth of the nuclear cluster in line with the UK’s nuclear goals.

Major news from the Park

Live Lunches are back:

• Our regular live lunch is back every Thursday lunch time at the EngineRooms.
• Taking place every Thursday from 12pm- 2pm, come along and enjoy the live sessions with our range of DJ, acoustic and singer sets. A great way to wind down ready for the weekend!

Summer Fun Run:

• The Park’s Summer Fun Run returned to Birchwood Park on June 20th, 2024.
• Winner of the race: James from Sellafield who ran a fantastic time of 19 mins 4 seconds; Best fancy dress – Maria in the Sumo outfit
• Big thank you to everyone who took part especially those in fancy dress on such a warm day, we hope you will join us again next year!

Comedy Night:

• The infamous Frog & Bucket Comedy Club Manchester is returning to Birchwood Park at the end of the month!
• Four comedians from the national and international comedy circuit will be heading to the EngineRooms on Friday 28th June.
• Click the link to grab your tickets while you can: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comedy-club-the-enginerooms-tickets-891103533657?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

What to look forward to in July

It’s a Knockout

• It’s a Knockout returns to Birchwood Park on Wednesday 10th July!
• This fun team building event is great way to meet other companies on the Park.
• Entries cost ￡200 per team (Up to 10 people per team) and all money raised will go to our Park community partner Peace & Mind UK.
• Download the entry form here and return any completed forms to the Building Manager’s office at Chadwick House. Contact?[email protected] for further information.

NTSIG IChemE - Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity in Nuclear

• Come and join us for an interactive panel discussion on the importance of ED&I in nuclear.
• On Wednesday, July 10th, hear from representatives across the industry sharing their thoughts and experiences.?
• A complementary buffet lunch will be provided at The Engine Rooms following the panel discussion.
• Attendance can be in person or virtually, register by 1st July, 2024. https://www.icheme.org/knowledge-networks/communities/special-interest-groups/nuclear/events/10-07-2024-ntsig-edi-webinar/

Northern Power Towns 2024 Conference

• Downtown in Business, in partnership with the Northern Power Towns group, will host a half-day conference on the opportunities and potential of our regional towns.
• Join us in the EngineRooms on Friday, 12th of July from 9:30am where leaders, chief executives, and senior decision makers from a range of local authorities will be in attendance
• Click here?to find out more and book via?[email protected]

Warrington Wellbeing Festival

• Warrington Wellbeing Festival is hosting their 2024 event here right here, at ?Birchwood Park.
• Join us in the EngineRooms on Saturday, July 13th for a day of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing!
• Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/warrington-wellbeing-festival-2024-tickets-882031809887

Summer Makers Markets

• Come and join us for another weekend event on Sunday, July 21st with the Summer Makers Market!
• We have an amazing line up of stalls, live music and delicious food and drinks – right here in the EngineRooms from 11am-4pm.
• If you’re interested in becoming a stall holder, please email:?[email protected]

We love celebrating the amazing things happening here at Birchwood Park! Do you have a recent project you're proud of, a new or creative solution you’ve developed, or a team accomplishment worth sharing?

We'd love to hear from you: send your stories and examples to [email protected] and you might just see them featured in a future edition of Parklife!

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About Birchwood Park

Birchwood Park is the largest out-of-town, business destination. It accommodates businesses ranging from start-ups to global corporates and is currently home to more than 165 companies and 6,000 employees.

To find out more about our pioneering community-led workplace experience contact the Birchwood Park team here: https://parklife.birchwoodpark.co.uk/contact-us/

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