The Royal Commonwealth Society
Issue 17 | July 2009 | View as a webpage
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This is a busy time here at the RCS. We are particularly excited to be launching 'The Commonwealth Conversation' on 20th July. The largest global public consultation on the Commonwealth ever undertaken, this is a project we hope you will be all be involved in. From the 20th July, visit www.thecommonwealthconversation.org to find out more. UK Foreign Secretary, David Miliband will be speaking at the launch event. Book early to avoid disappointment!

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  60th Birthday Balloon

Are you turning 60 this year?

The RCS is compiling a publication to mark the 60th anniversary year of the Commonwealth.We want to track down 60 people from all around the Commonwealth who also turn 60 in 2009.

Do you, or anyone you know (member or not) turn 60 this year?

Would you be willing to submit 25-50 words on the theme 'My Commonwealth', plus a picture of yourself?

If so, we would love to hear from you! We would also love you to pass this message on to those living outside the UK.

If you think you can help, please email Edward Matthews or call on 020 7766 9236 for more information.

 

events

Imran Khan

Monday 13 July, 2-3.30pm

Imran Khan on the politics of Pakistan

With Pakistan facing serious political and security problems, join Mr Khan as he shares his thoughts on the main issues facing the country. Topics to be discussed will include the implementation of Sharia law in the Swat region and the role of the Taliban in north-west Pakistan. Click here for more...

 
Parliament

Monday 13 July, 3.30 - 5pm

Tea on the Terrace of the Houses of Parliament

Fancy strawberries and cream tea on the terrace of the Houses of Parliament? RCS President, Baroness Prashar CBE, will host the event with special guest of Honour, The Rt Hon Lord Janvrin GCB GCVO. Both Houses will be sitting and tickets for the public galleries at 2.30pm can be arranged by prior appointment. What better way to spend a summer's afternoon than with a cream tea and spectacular views of the Thames? Click here for more...

 
David Miliband

Monday 20 July, 1.15 - 2.15pm

The Launch of the Commonwealth Conversation with UK Foreign Secretary, David Miliband and RCS Director, Danny Sriskandarajah

The RCS is delighted to be welcoming UK Foreign Secretary, David Miliband to give a lunchtime address about his vision for the future of the Commonwealth. At this event, the RCS will also launch The Commonwealth Conversation - the largest ever global public consultation about the Commonwealth and its future. Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, will chair. There are limited spaces at this high profile event, so book fast! Click here for more ...

 
Vince Cable

Watch this space!

Vince Cable

The nation's favourite recession guru, Vince Cable, MP, Shadow Chancellor and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, is due to speak at the RCS in October. Keep your eye on the website for more details...

 

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