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| Issue 26 | November 2009 | View as a webpage |
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Dear , For the past ten days I have been travelling to Commonwealth Conversation events around the world. Despite the jet-lag, I'm feeling more enthusiastic than ever about this unique project. It is now less than four weeks until we will present our interim findings to the world's leaders gathered in Trinidad & Tobago, but there's still plenty of time to join in. Don't miss news of our live online discussions below. Several other great events coming up mean we certainly won't be slowing down in the run-up to Christmas...that's if we can resist the mouthwatering deals on offer in our restaurant of course... Danny Sriskandarajah | Director |
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Commonwealth Conversation: Live Online DiscussionsIn partnership with the British Council, we are pleased to invite you to participate in a series of live and interactive online discussions running throughout the day on Tuesday 3rd November. High-profile figures, including the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, will field your toughest questions. Each discussion will focus on a particular theme and will include a live web video broadcast, a live Q & A and debate session and issues polling. Log in to watch and have your say! The results of these discussions will be fed into the Commonwealth Conversation and will inform the report we present to Commonwealth leaders in less than four weeks time. Please join in! |
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Thursday 5 November, 6.30pm (taking bookings until 2pm on the 3rd)Commonwealth Games Baton DinnerCome and rub shoulders with some of England's best known athletes and see the Delhi 2010 Queen’s Baton before it heads off around the 71 Commonwealth Games countries. The RCS is proud to host this celebratory dinner in conjunction with Commonwealth Games England. We will be joined by their newly elected president, Dame Kelly Holmes, Lawrence Dallaglio OBE and other sports stars. Click here find out who and to book... |
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Tuesday 10 November, 8.30am - 10amBusiness Breakfast with Nigel Kippax“Bringing business efficiency to the 3rd sector"Donor fatigue can be one of the first side effects of a failing economy. So how will you survive on the same or a lower income? Can you achieve efficiency improvements while enhancing, not cutting, capability? Click here for more... |
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Wednesday 9 December, 6.30pmRCS Wine Club Dinner“Champagne, Sparkling and Festive Drinking"This season's tasting offers ideas for drinking over the festive season, either for parties or fine dining. The evening will start with a palate cleanser to sweep away the dust of the day and then a tutored tasting of wines to tickle the tastebuds. The tasting will be followed with a two course supper and coffee. Click here for more... |
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Monday 14 December, 12.30pmMembers' Christmas lunch with special guest Peter KellnerHere's your first opportunity to meet our new Chair and hear about his vision for the future of the Royal Commonwealth Society. Mingle with other members over a glass of wine before sitting down to a three course Christmas feast. Click here to book... |
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Wednesday 16 December, 6.30pmCommonwealth Carol Service and after partyPut the above date in your diary for this year's Carol Service. With the support of Western Union, this year is set to be even better than last, with celebrity readers and a cracking party back at the Commonwealth Club afterwards. More details to follow in the coming weeks. |
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Monday 11 January, 6pmCommonwealth Women's Antarctic ExpeditionFollowing their remarkable expedition, skiing across more than 500 miles of the most hostile environment on Earth to the South Pole, the 8 women from around the Commonwealth will return to the RCS where the journey was officially launched. This event is to welcome back the team only days after they return from their trek across the ice and to hear the stories of their journey. Click here to book... |
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Gallery - November 6 to December 11“The Art of Integration"This photography project, by Peter Sanders, aims to encourage people to think about and ask themselves what it means to be British and Muslim; to begin a dialogue about integration. It offers an alternative to some of the media's perspective on Muslims and seeks to give a voice to the silent majority. Click here for more... |
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Members' Lounge - August to January“London and New York"The nine new pieces hung in the members’ lounge are by artist Louis Sidoli who, before turning to art, made his career in car design and engineering. This new art work is not only beautiful to look at, but is an engineering masterpiece. The choice of colour and texture bring a different light to some well-known images of London and New York. Click here for more... |
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Commonwealth ClubSpecial Restaurant Promotions in November“4 for 3” November 2 – 6 inclusive Dine as a group of 4 on the above dates and we will bill you for the food for just 3. Simple! You could always use what you have saved to upgrade on wine. “LOBSTER FORTNIGHT” November 9 -20 inclusive A celebration of the most regal of crustacea. Mark Page has created a different menu for each week that includes lobster served in a choice of 3 different styles. We are offering this at the very special price of £10 on top of the regular menu price. This is effectively half of what you would pay in a regular restaurant. Book in advance to avoid disappointment and let us know you are booking for this promotion. “A TASTE OF SRI LANKA” 23 – 27 November inclusive Our Director is not the only Danny at the Club to hail from Sri Lanka; we have another one working in our kitchens. Together with Mark Page, he has helped create a taste of his homeland. The food is designed for sharing so all you need is to have a reservation and invite a few friends. The price is the regular dinner price of £21.50. To make a booking contact the Reception on 020 7766 9200. |
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Partners |
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ConnectwellThe RCS is grateful to Connectwell for their sponsorship of the 'RCS Exchange' magazine. Connectwell is a Development Company, helping organisations and individuals ‘Move Beyond their Potential’. They offer a blend of coaching and consultancy support. |
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The RCS also offers attractive partnership and advertising opportunities through our various online and printed publications as well as our projects and events. For more information please visit the Supporting Us section of the website or contact Zoë Ware on 020 7766 9240. |
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