v THE HERALD - Your Community Magazine v 30th January 2025 • The HERALD • Page 57 ASK A PROFESSIONAL LJM Bookkeeping Services I provide a range of accounting and business services to individuals, partnerships, charities and small businesses. I am licenced through the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers for the following services. Bookkeeping, Computerised Accounting Software, Final Year End Accounts, Payroll Management, CIS, VAT, Self Assessment Tax for Individuals and Construction Industry Scheme, Statutory Accounts for Small Businesses including Corporation Tax and related submissions, Holiday cover can also be provided for, hourly rates charged. Please contact Lynda McIntyre Email: ljmbookkeepingservices@gmail.com Telephone: 07774 790543 Unlock Your Potential with Free Screen Skills Training Free Screen Skills training is now on o er to Solent creatives and new starters looking to boost their employability in TV, lm, visual e ects, and games sectors. e inspiring Screen Skills Bootcamp will give valuable insights into project management, enhance leadership and provide opportunities to connect with industry experts through mentoring and work shadowing opportunities. Rachael Randall, Chair of the Solent Growth Partnership said: “Our Screen Skills Bootcamp is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious project managers in the HETV, film, VFX, and games sectors to further their careers. It is also aimed at supporting people eager to break into the screen industries as no previous experience in the sector is required. “It’s ideal for those who are passionate about media and entertainment and are looking for structured, professional training to break into the field. Aspiring professionals will learn critical skills and connect with screen industry experts. By providing targeted training and resources, we are helping individuals to thrive in their creative careers and contributing to the cultural vitality of our community. This initiative reflects our commitment to driving positive change and economic development locally”. Solent Growth Partnership has partnered with Southampton-based City Eye to supply the training. City Eye is an independent charity that champions the lm and wider screen industries across the region and o ers support and development opportunities to people engaged with or seeking to get involved in the sector. Susan Beckett, Executive Director at City Eye, is delighted that this opportunity is now in place for the Solent region. She said: “The Screen Skills Bootcamp is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in developing their career in the sector. As the region develops its industry to attract higher levels of production and see growth in the number and scale of businesses working in games, film and High-End TV, skilled production managers will be in demand. We are excited to work with Solent Partners to offer this training as part of a suite of courses and projects for the South’s developing creative talent”. e 10-day intensive, in-person course will run from Monday 24th February to Friday 7th March at City Eye, Southampton. e bootcamp will be led by experienced professionals who will deliver an in-depth overview of UK screen industries. Special focus will be given to Film and High-End TV (HETV), Game Development and Visual E ects (VFX) project management. Bootcamp participants will bene t from 60 hours of hands-on training; mentorship from industry leaders, and practical workshops aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities and project management expertise. ere will also be one-to-one mentorship, work shadowing opportunities, and support from career advisors to help re ne CVs and prepare for job interviews. e fully funded programme is open to applicants aged over 19, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds, who are interested in advancing or starting a career in HETV/ lm, VFX, or games. For more information, please go to the Skills Bootcamp webpage and choose the Screen Industries link: solentpartners. com/our-services/business-and-skillssupport/skills-bootcamps/
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