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| Issue 1 | August 2009 | View as a webpage |
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Dear Reader, Update is an e-newsletter usually exclusive to members of the RCS. However, we have created this version especially for you, either because you used to receive The View - which Update will now replace - or you have recently attended an RCS event. Through Update we'll keep you up-to-date with all our latest news and events. To keep receiving news from the RCS and details of our future events we need a few extra details on top of your email address for our database, so please reply with your first name and surname. Better still, become a member. We have a great offer on membership for you below. Danny Sriskandarajah | Director |
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Join the Commonwealth ConversationOn 20 July, UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband and our own Danny Sriskandarajah launched an exciting new RCS project: the Commonwealth Conversation. The results of this global public consultation about the future of the Commonwealth will be taken to Commonwealth leaders at the Heads of Government meeting in November. If you haven't already, join the debate at www.thecommonwealthconversation.org. How much do you know about the Commonwealth, and what do you think about it? Why not volunteer to take part in one of the informal 'Commonwealth Chats' that the RCS is hosting? All you need is to spare 90 minutes of your time in September/October and come prepared to speak your mind. If you're interested in getting involved, please contact zoe.ware@thercs.org or 020 7766 9240. |
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Exciting new youth programme from the RCSGreat news – DFID has granted the RCS three years of funding to launch an exciting new education programme! The Commonwealth Youth Summits will bring to life key international issues such as climate change, poverty and human rights for 1450 14-16 year olds around the UK. Diverse participants from will come together for two day Summits in 12 cities. They will explore the idea of global interdependence and develop their political literacy and public-speaking skills as they play the roles of Prime Ministers, Presidents, Foreign Ministers and journalists during a mock Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Many of the participants will then have the chance to take their views forward to real global leaders at annual National Summit in London. Watch this space for more! |
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Wednesday 16 September, 6pmPrivate View“Dharmadeepa Sri Lanka Island of Balance"This exhibition of original photographic prints from Stephen Champion is selected from his book and is to be shown at the RCS in September 2009. It documents Sri Lanka’s village culture and landscape, far removed from the corruption of everyday and celebrates the simple art of living and ancient traditions of tolerance, sharing and peaceful coexistence. Click here to book... |
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Thursday 17 September, 6.30pmComparative Wine Tasting“The wines of Mt. Difficulty v the Old World"Join us for a tutored comparison of selected varietals from Mt. Difficulty with their old world counterparts. Mike Herrick of Mt. Difficulty in New Zealand will guide us through the three course meal and wines in association with Ellis of Richmond. Click here for more... |
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Thursday 8 October, 8.30am - 12.30pm1/2 Day Workshop with Connectwell“Well Connected?"Today, more than ever we rely on truly effective relationships with others in business and organisational life. But have you ever tried to build those and felt frustrated, misunderstood, unfulfilled, ineffective, mistrusted - even invisible? Connectwell will help you look at who you already know and how that can mean much more for you - experience more effective relationships and achieve more as a result! Click here for more ... |
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Thursday 8 October, 9.15amGolf Day with the Association of London ClubsThe RCS is organising a day of golf with the Association of London Clubs and hopes to put together a team of 4 to enter the competition. The day will include breakfast, lunch, 18 holes of golf and prizes as well. Book your place with the Membership Department on 020 7766 9231. |
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Thursday 22 October, 6.30pmScreening“The Age of Stupid"In this new movie, Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance? We’ll be joined by producer Lizzie Gillett for questions after the screening. Click here for more... |
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Wednesday 28 October, 6pmVince CableThe nation's favourite recession guru, Vince Cable, MP, Shadow Chancellor and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, is now confirmed to speak on the above date. More details to follow soon. Click here to book... |
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Gallery - September 1 to 30“Dharmadeepa Sri Lanka Island of Balance"This exhibition of original photographic prints from Stephen Champion is selected from his book and is to be shown at the RCS in September 2009. It documents Sri Lanka’s village culture and landscape, far removed from the corruption of everyday and celebrates the simple art of living and ancient traditions of tolerance, sharing and peaceful coexistence. |
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Membership |
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Special offerBecoming a member of the RCS will not only give you a discount on all of the paying events above, but it will also give you access to the facilities of the Commonwealth Club including the restaurant, lounge and mezzanine bar with internet cafe. Find out more about the benefits of membership, the very affordable rates and the charity you would be supporting by clicking here. Join now by replying to this email and we'll waive the entrance fee, saving you £200. |
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ContactIf you have any questions regarding membership then please email membership@thercs.org or call 020 7766 9203. If you’d prefer not to receive this communication again, please reply to this email with the word unsubscribe in the title.
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