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| Issue 29 | February 2010 | View as a webpage |
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Dear , I am delighted to announce the launch of two of our flagship youth projects for 2010. Nkabom - our Commonwealth Youth Leadership Programme - will take place in Rwanda and, for the first time in its 100 year history, our Essay Competition will run alongside Filmmaking and Photography contests. Also in this edition, look out for an exclusive opportunity to secure tickets to the Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey... Danny Sriskandarajah | Director |
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2010 RCS Youth Programmes LaunchedYoung Commonwealth Competitions For the first time since it began in 1883, our school's Essay Competition will be joined by our Vision Awards filmmaking contest and a new Photographic Award. Designed to engage young people in current affairs and nurture new creative talent, in 2010 all three competitions will focus on the theme, 'Science, Technology and Society'. To find out more, visit: www.thercs.org/youth/competitions. Nkabom Commonwealth Youth Leadership Programme In September 2010, Nkabom will take place in the Commonwealth's newest member, Rwanda. Up to 35 young people aged 18-25 will learn peacebuiling, conflict resolution and leadership skills. This well-regarded programme is already attracting the interest of high-profile partners. To find out more, visit: www.thercs.org/youth/nkabom. |
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The RCS gets Linkedin!Like any good membership organisation, we know how important it is to communicate with you. And we hope a new online group for the RCS will help us to do just that. At www.linkedin.com users can register their profiles and network with business professionals from all over the world. Our group (search for 'Royal Commonwealth Society' under Groups) is a new place to learn about our plans and calendar of events for 2010. We'll be using the Group to ask you about your membership experience, so it's an easy way to give us feedback. Invite your colleagues to join and we can also make it a way of attracting new members... Don't forget, we're also on Facebook www.facebook.com/thercs and Twitter www.twitter.com/dannyrcs. If you avoid social media sites out of principle, you can of course still connect with other Members on MemberNet via our website. |
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Thursday 18 February, 6.30 for 7pm - SOLD OUT!Wines of GermanyA tasting of German Rieslings and, to accompany the wines, a apecially prepared dinner of German delicacies will mark the first wine-tasting of the New Year at the RCS. Due to popular demand - this event sold out even before we had chance to publicise it to all our members - we are planning to hold more tutored tasting events very soon. Watch this space! |
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Thursday 25 February, 7.30pmTheatre - Harold Pinter's 'The Caretaker'Jonathan Pryce stars in this highly rated play about a bad-tempered tramp and two brothers. Recently transferred from Liverpool and now showing at the Trafalgar Studios in Whitehall, we have secured front-row stall seats for just £30 each, instead of the usual price of £47. Places are limited, so book early to secure yours. Click here to book... |
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Monday 8 March, 3.15pmCommonwealth Day ObservanceAttended by The Queen and packed with live music, testimonies and displays from all around the Commonwealth, this Westminster Abbey event is an unforgettable experience. Normally invitation-only, for the very first time this year, we are holding a ballot exclusively for RCS members. Apply before 15 Feb for your chance to secure a seat. Click here to enter... |
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Monday 8 March, 4.15pm - 6pmCommonwealth Day Tea PartyThe Commonwealth Day celebrations continue after the Observance with a Tea-Party hosted by the RCS at the Commonwealth Club. After the exhilarating live music of the Observance and the excitement of seeing Her Majesty The Queen, why not join us and wind-down with a drink? Even if you didn't get to attend the Observance, we would still love to see you. Click here to book... |
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Gallery - February 3 to March 12"The Continuum of Art"This innovative exhibition from South African artist, Johan Lamprecht, will analyse the underlying technologies of art, ranging from those which are commonplace in the public arena, to art forms of the underground. From photography to code-based work, this exhibition promises to show us art as we've never seen it before. |
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Gallery - March 17 to April 30"42 Women of Sierra Leone"Following a long and brutal civil war, peace has returned to Sierra Leone. But the country remains shattered by trauma and abject poverty. Photographer Lee Karen Stow captures the images of 42 Sierra Leonean women in a stark reminder that their life expectancy remains just 42. An Opening Event will take place on 17 March. Details to follow. |
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Partners |
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New OpportunitiesThe RCS offers attractive partnership and advertising opportunities through our printed publications, online presence, projects, events and influential networks. For more information please visit the Supporting Us section of the website or contact Zoe Ware on 020 7766 9240. |
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