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The Northern Lighthouse Board which is responsible for the waters surrounding Scotland and the Isle of Man, has been named as a finalist in the Working Families Best Practice Awards.

The NLB has been shortlisted in the category Best for Mental Health & Wellbeing. The awards celebrate employers whose stand-out cultures and working practices are leading the way in flexible and employee-friendly workplaces.

Mike Bullock, Chief Executive of the Northern Lighthouse Board said: “It is a huge honour to have been shortlisted for this award. Our people are the most precious and important asset we have, and our aim is to provide a supportive and healthy working environment to allow every member of NLB’s team to thrive.”

The other finalists in the category are Arnold Clark and Santander.

The winners will be announced at an awards event at Vintner’s Hall in London on 8 June 2022, with the official event partner Bright Horizons Work+Family Solutions.

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About IDRA 14s

The Irish Dinghy Racing Association One Design or IDRA14 class is known for its convivial class association and affordable racing and great team spirit.

 

The IDRA14 class is 75 years old in 2021 with some original boats still racing but also entirely up to date with fibreglass boats, trapezes and spinnakers.

 

The races in summer and winter from three Dublin sailing clubs.

 

There are currently IDRA 14’s racing in Clontarf (CYBC), Sutton (SDC) and Dun Laoghaire (DMYC and RStGYC).

 

Boats are available in fibreglass and timber from approximately €1,500 ready to sail.

 

The IDRA 14s are working on plans to celebrate their 75th Anniversary in 2021.