Job Vacancy:- "Social Media Specialist"

GALLERY One is located in Southport Town Centre and sells unique original and 1 off pieces of art. Currently, the local, family, shop that specialises in contemporary art, with a wide range of colours, styles and artists, is looking for a Social Media Specialist. The job would require the successful applicant to work 5 hours, on Saturdays, but they stress that the applicant must be flexible. The applicant must be able to use Wix and other website formats, as well as being able to use all major social media platforms. If interested, please go to Gallery One, on Lord St, Southport, Merseyside, PR90BB. Alternatively call Gallery One on:- 07855916312 or 01704534922 for more information and to apply..

Joshua earns place in National finals

NESTLE Professional has announced Hugh Baird College L20 Hotel School student Joshua McCafferty as1 of this year's Toque d'Or competition finalists. Competitors across the United Kingdom and Ireland took part in the National Heats for this year's Toque d'Or Competition, showing the judges everything they had learned about balanced cuisines. The Toque d'Or is a prestigious Hospitality and Catering competition run by Nestlé Professional. The event is to encourage college students and apprentices, the future of the hospitality industry and to further their knowledge and experience in the industry. The competition focuses on practical, service-based and business tasks. The competition is now narrowed down to its nine finalists, consisting of Back of House and Front of House contestants, including Joshua McCaffery of the L20 Hotel School at Hugh Baird College.

Joshua showed his talent and skills throughout the competition, making it to the final 3 out of 500 competitors for the Front of House heats. Katya Simmons, Managing Director of Nestlé Professional UK&I, said:- "We were delighted this year to have a live Heat stage of the competition and again the standard was incredible. The talent the competitors displayed was overwhelming and everyone who has taken part should be very proud. They are all a credit to the hospitality industry."

Stephen Otty, Curriculum Manager at Hugh Baird College, said:- "Joshua has excelled in the competition so far and we are incredibly proud and delighted that he has reached the Grand Finals. It's a testament to his passion for the hospitality industry and his hard work with his College studies. At the L20 Hotel School of Hugh Baird College, we strive to raise the aspirations of our learners so they one day reach the pinnacle of the industry. This experience for Joshua will help him toward his future career, which will no doubt be very successful. The whole teaching team, and the whole College, wish Josua the best of luck during the Grand Finals."

The Grand Finals take place from:- 25 April to 29 April 2022, in London, with the winners announced on Friday, 29 April 2022. The Winners of this year's competition will attend the World chefs Congress in Abu Dhabi and a food trip to Dubai. This year's Toque d'Or Competition judges are MasterChef - The Professionals, Festive Knockout winner Louisa Ellis and wine expert Raul Diaz.

ClayWorks Students' Exhibition at ArtHouse Southport

THERE is always an air of anticipation about the annual exhibition at the ArtHouse by the student potters from Southport Contemporary Arts' ClayWorks Studio. Southport's answer to Channel 4's:- "Great Pottery Thrown Down," ClayWorks is part of Southport Contemporary Arts well established portfolio of drop in classes. When ClayWorks 1st opened its kiln doors in May 2016 it was in response to the need for local artists across the whole community who wanted to work in ceramics. Inline with SCA's policy of inclusivity, although ClayWorks has a steady contingent of returning students, there are always new faces, young and old, tempted to test out their throwing skills at the potter's wheel. Running classes for beginners and more advanced artists, the current exhibition will showcase both emerging and more experienced ceramicists and visitors will have the opportunity to view and purchase the students' work. The artwork will be on display at the ArtHouse, 65 Eastbank Street, Southport from 12 April to 23 April 2022. The Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday, from 10.00 to 15.00. Saturday, from 11.00 to 16.00. There are facemasks and hand sanitizers available at the ArtHouse should visitors wish to use them