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Welcome to the North West Events and Information Newsletter for July 2007 Despite the persistent rain the North West is still a hotbed of activity this month. Lancaster University Management School will be running a two day intensive marketing course for SMEs on 10th & 11th July. Liverpool Business Associations is inviting local firms and budding entrepreneurs to the Wirral & Chester Business Fair on 10th July. ACAS is running a number of training courses throughout the rest of the year. the magazine has begun work on this year's 'Guide to Pride' and there are a number of advertising and sponsorship opportunities available. The 24:7 Theatre Festival returns later this month showcasing the best in original theatre writing with a week of new plays performed in non theatre venues. And looking forward to September, Shayne Ward will be honoured by The Variety Club of Great Britain in a sparkling tribute dinner at the Palace Hotel, Manchester. North West Events and Information will be takin a short break over August and will be back again on 3rd September, bringing you the latest news and events from around the region. We are running a special discount for that month only. Business articles will be just £40 plus VAT and registered charity articles will be £20 plus VAT. The deadline for articles is 24th August 2007. If you would like to include an article in the newsletter, please download our order form, email info@nw-events.info or telephone 0870 747 4967 for details. Please note that the order of placement of articles in our newsletter is decided by the order in which completed order forms are received. Therefore, the earlier you order your article placement, the higher up the newsletter your article will be listed. That's all for now. The menu below will enable you to navigate around the newsletter. And remember, please help our advertisers by mentioning North West Events and Information should you contact anyone listed in the newsletter.
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Boost Your Business - Wirral & Chester Business Fair
Liverpool BA is inviting local firms and budding entrepreneurs to the Wirral & Chester Business Fair on Tuesday 10th July 2007.
This free one day event offers something for everyone with a range of interesting features and excellent networking opportunities, hundreds of business visitors and the following programme of free business seminars:
10.45 Helping Firms avoid Scams and Bogus Schemes – Wirral Trading Standards
11.20 How to Set up your Own Website using WordPress – sdesign1
11.55 Networking in Action – Business Scene
12.45 Transport and Outdoor Advertising - How Does it work and what does it cost – Titan Bus
1.20 Why Sales People Fail And What You can Do About It – Sandler Sales Institute
1.55 Find European Business Partners - the Easy Way – Euro Info Centre North West
2.30 Selling Online - How to get the most out of your online shop - Nigel Smith, Innerview
And if you don't want to travel by car, hop on the free shuttle bus running throughout the day. Starting at 10am from Hamilton Square Station, the bus will pick up from Egerton House, Price Street Business Centre and Seacombe Ferry Terminal before dropping off at Wallasey Town Hall and returning to Hamilton Square using the same route. Final journey leaves Wallasey Town Hall at 2.00pm.
For more information please contact Liverpool BA on 0151 709 8932 or visit www.liverpoolba.com.
Supported by:
ACAS - List of training courses for 2007
These events are specially tailored to meet the needs and concerns of small to medium sized businesses. They are designed to help you understand the legislation and to give you what you need to deal with the practical matters, combined with examples of best practice. We can deliver any of these courses in your workplace if you have a number of people in your organisation who need training and we can adapt them to the individual needs of your company.
All prices shown are exclusive of VAT.
| Date | Topic | Cost (excl VAT) | Venue |
| Tuesday 10 July | Dealing with bullying and harassment | £85.00 | Acas Liverpool |
| Thursday 12 July | Handling redundancies | £85.00 | Acas Liverpool |
| Tuesday 17 July | Managing discipline and grievance at work | £85.00 | Acas Liverpool |
| Thursday 19 July | Contracts and written statement | £85.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Tuesday 24 July | Managing absence from work | £85.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Thursday 6 September | ABC of supervising | £145.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Tuesday 11 September | Managing discipline and grievance at work | £85.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Tuesday 18 September | Having difficult conversations | £275.00 | De Vere Whites, Reebok Stadium, Bolton |
| Thursday 20 September | Managing absence from work | £85.00 | Acas Liverpool |
| Wednesday 26 September | Cultural awareness | £85.00 | Acas Liverpool |
| Thursday 27 September | Handling redundancies | £85.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Tuesday 2 October | ABC of supervising | £145.00 | Acas Liverpool |
| Thursday 4 October | Dealing with bullying and harassment | £85.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Tuesday 9 October | Contracts and written statement | £85.00 | Rheged Centre, Penrith |
| Thursday 11 October | Having difficult conversations | £275.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Managing discipline and grievance at work | £85.00 | Acas Liverpool | |
| Thursday 18 October | Recruitment and retention | £145.00 | Partnership for Learning (PfL), Speke |
| Thursday 25 October | Managing discipline and grievance at work | £85.00 | Rheged Centre, Penrith |
| Tuesday 30 October | Age discrimination update | £50.00 | De Vere Whites, Reebok Stadium, Bolton |
| Thursday 1 November | Dealing with bullying and harassment | £85.00 | Acas Liverpool |
| Tuesday 6 November | Handling redundancies | £85.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Thursday 8 November | Age discrimination update | £50.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Tuesday 13 November | Managing absence from work | £85.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Thursday 15 November | Contracts and written statement | £85.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Wednesday 21 November | Age discrimination update | £50.00 | Acas Liverpool |
| Thursday 22 November | Managing discipline and grievance at work | £85.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Wednesday 5 December | Contracts and written statement | £85.00 | Acas Liverpool |
| Thursday 6 December | Recruitment and retention | £145.00 | Acas Manchester |
| Tuesday 11 December | Cultural awareness | £85.00 | De Vere Whites, Reebok Stadium, Bolton |
| Thursday 13 December | ABC of supervising | £145.00 | De Vere Whites, Reebok Stadium, Bolton |
For further details and booking information please check our website www.acas.org.uk.
Training can be booked and paid for online. Or telephone our Events Team on 0161 833 8510/ 8520or email manchesterevents@acas.org.uk. Alternatively, fill in the booking form and fax to 0161 833 8516 or post to Events Team, Acas, First Floor, Commerecial Union House, 2-10 Albert Square, Manchester, M60 8AD.
Guide to Pride 2007
Following the success of The Guide to Pride '05, the magazine has begun production of the 2007 edition.
the magazine is happy to be working in close collaboration with the organisers of Manchester Pride to produce the magazine's guide to the ten day festival.
10,000 copies of the magazine's 'Guide to Pride' will be circulated throughout the Gay Village during Manchester Pride and will also be distributed on the floats taking part in the big parade. This comprehensive guide to the hottest places in town during the festival also comprises of a whole host of hot celebrity interviews.
Make sure your business is not left in the shade!
For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact Amanda Gleave on:
08707 317 017
or
amanda@themagazineuk.com
Shayne Ward Honoured by
The Variety Club Of Great Britain
Variety Club Tribute Dinner
Palace Hotel, Manchester
Saturday, 8th September 2007
Variety Club of Great Britain is proud to announce it will be honouring Shayne Ward with a special Tribute Dinner to celebrate his outstanding achievements in the world of entertainment and music.
Shayne Ward has achieved huge international success through his natural talent and enthusiasm at such a young age. On 2006 Shayne’s first single sold over 1.3 million in the UK alone debuting straight at Number 1 in the UK singles chart and he became one of the biggest selling UK artists of 2006 with his debut album. Shayne has since gone on to storm charts worldwide with number one albums and singles in 10 countries during 2006.
During the evening The Variety Club will present Shayne with a special achievement award and Shayne will be making an exclusive performance for his guests.
This will be an evening to remember and a unique opportunity for fans and guests to celebrate with Shayne and enjoy a rare exclusive performance.
The Shayne Ward Variety Club Tribute Dinner will take place on the 8th September 2007 at the Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester. 7pm – Midnight. Ticket price: £60 (including a three course dinner).
For further information and tickets
Please contact Judi Davies at the Variety Club office on: -
Telephone: 0161 236 0500
For further information on Shayne Ward:
Ann-Marie Thomson
Ann-marie.thomson@sonybmg.com
02073848127
24:7 Theatre Festival 2007
Welcome to this fourth incarnation of 24:7!
Like a certain TV doctor, the internal energy and life force remain the same, whilst the manifestation may be somewhat different...This year we are proud to present a selection of the best newly-written 60-minute plays, drama, storytelling and a dozen shades of comedy from the North West region and a stones throw beyond.
As a festival audience member, you will share the excitement of premère after première in a way you never thought possible. To complement your busy schedule, dip in and out of any of 105 performances, which will take place in four non-theatre venues over seven days, including lunchtimes.
Tickets for all shows (£6 / £5 concession, 6-seat Standby Pass @ £24) are available online at www.247theatrefestival.co.uk or from the Library Theatre box office on 0161 236 7110.
FREE TICKETS: A free pair of tickets for the show of your choice to the first person who emails info@247theatrefestival.co.uk and tells us the number of productions in this year's 24:7.
Come in, join in, and enjoy!
And Don't Forget...
- Great Wall of China Trek -
20th – 28th September 2008
www.nw-events.info/newsletter/jun2007.htm#global - Corporate Responsibility - Do you measure up? - 3rd July 2007
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, North West Region
www.nw-events.info/newsletter/jun2007.htm#icaew - Manufacturers’ Energy Conference 2007 -
12 July 2007
The Manufacturing Institute, Salford Quays, Manchester
www.nw-events.info/newsletter/jun2007.htm#manuf - The LEAD Programme - Preview Day - 3rd July 2007
www.nw-events.info/newsletter/jun2007.htm#lead
Networking Events
Below is a selection of networking events that are taking place in July 2007:
| July | |
| 4 | Simply Networking |
| 10 | Simply Networking Early |
| 18 | Networking Lunch |
| 19 | Simply Networking Extra |
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See you in September.
the North West Events and Information Team
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