Children of Babcock employees were recently given the opportunity to visit Devonport Royal Dockyard, during the annual Bring Your Child to Work Day. The event, organised by the Babcock Women’s Network (BWN), invited a total of 40 children, aged between 8 and 12, to take part in a full day of activities aimed at promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) … [Read more...] about Babcock Women’s Network host Bring Your Child to Work Day at Devonport Royal Dockyard
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Babcock launches new book for National Storytelling Week
Babcock International, the aerospace and defence company, is proud to launch a new children’s book to coincide with National Storytelling Week, which is running across the UK from 1 to 8 February. Written by Warships Senior Support Engineer Katherine Terris and illustrated by local art student April Howard, the Devonport Royal Dockyard themed book ‘Porty’s Whizzing … [Read more...] about Babcock launches new book for National Storytelling Week
Double win for Babcock at prestigious national competition
Babcock, the aerospace and defence company, has received two prestigious accolades at a ceremony in London from the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights. Devonport Royal Dockyard’s Hannah Orchard, Junior Naval Architect, scooped the Derek Kimber Medal after she undertook a week’s course at Hawkhirst on Kielder Water in Northumberland last year and impressed the judges with her … [Read more...] about Double win for Babcock at prestigious national competition
Bursaries worth over £38,000 awarded in third round of Mayflower 400 Community Sparks funding
Fifteen different community groups have secured bursaries that will bring their projects to life in the third round of funding from ‘Mayflower 400 Community Sparks’. From music and performance, to exhibitions and events, to murals and mosaics, the projects will benefit from an overall investment of £38,473 from the scheme, which was set up to support grass-roots community, … [Read more...] about Bursaries worth over £38,000 awarded in third round of Mayflower 400 Community Sparks funding
Babcock apprentices awarded for excellence
Babcock Apprentices based at Devonport Royal Dockyard have been formally awarded for their efforts and achievements at its annual Apprentice Awards Evenings held recently at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The ceremonies were hosted over two evenings, where more than 500 guests came together to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have completed apprenticeships in the past … [Read more...] about Babcock apprentices awarded for excellence
Devonport welcomes almost 200 apprentices and graduates
Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence company, has welcomed 194 new apprentices and graduates to its Devonport site, as the business develops its next generation. Following a comprehensive application process, including assessment centres and interviews, Babcock’s 2019 intake of apprentices and graduates have now joined the team. The 125 apprentices – double last … [Read more...] about Devonport welcomes almost 200 apprentices and graduates
Rolex Fastnet Race. MACIF pipped at the post by Maxi Edmond de Rothschild in Ultim competition
The 32m long Ultim trimarans laid on a spectacular finish in this 48th Rolex Fastnet Race resulting in MACIF, the leader since rounding the Fastnet Rock earlier this morning, being beaten to the finish line in the last breath of the race by her arch-rival Maxi Edmond de Rothschild. As Maxi Edmond de Rothschild's skipper Franck Cammas explained: "Just after they … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race. MACIF pipped at the post by Maxi Edmond de Rothschild in Ultim competition
Rolex Fastnet Race, Plymouth sailors take on the world’s biggest offshore race
Chris Briggs, based in Plymouth, will be sailing his Nigel Irens 12m trimaran, The Edge in the Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the world's most challenging and tactical offshore races, starting at the beginning of August from Cowes, Isle of Wight. Known as the largest offshore race in the world - The Rolex Fastnet Race which will see 400 boats in the 605 mile race. The … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race, Plymouth sailors take on the world’s biggest offshore race
Chris Linton, New Light is out 28 June under Featherstone Music
There’s a quiet contemplation that sits just out of frame with Chris Linton’s music. His voice is raw and fragile- at times it seems to crack under its own weight, and in other moments it swells and bursts in a furor. His reflections are honest, and his intent is clear; this is his story, and these are words only he could write. Hailing from the sleepy harbor town of … [Read more...] about Chris Linton, New Light is out 28 June under Featherstone Music
National apprenticeship week to inspire next generation of Babcock employees at Devonport
Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence company, is proudly supporting Apprenticeship Week across the UK (4-8 March), as the company gears up to recruit its 2019 intake across its Marine sector. With a successful apprentice scheme already established at Devonport Royal Dockyard, and more widely across its other UK sites, Babcock offers an excellent gateway to … [Read more...] about National apprenticeship week to inspire next generation of Babcock employees at Devonport
