Events 2011

Thursday 17th February 2011
Meeting at Hugh Christie Technology College Tonbridge TN10 4PU, 7.00 pm – 9.00 p.m.
Speakers :Estelle Timothy (Promoting Enterprise Within Europe); Neil McClean (Kent Libraries) and Lorraine Vincent (Indian Food from local produce)

Thursday 7th April 2011
Annual General Meeting and Seminar: “HSBC’s innovative approach to supporting Exporters”
Venue – Kent 20/20 Exhibition, Astor Room, Kent Event Centre, Kent County Showground, Detling ME14 3JF (5.00pm to 6.30pm)

Tuesday 19th April 2011
A non-landing trip to France and back on one of P&O’s new ferries, including a talk from P & O officers during the voyage with a question-and-answer session and a tour of the ship. [Fully Booked]

Thursday 5th May 2011
Visit to London Thamesport. [Fully Booked]

Saturday 30th July 2011
Social event: Barbecue at Wealden Hall, Pilgrims Way, Detling ME14 3JY. Cost £10 per head – bring friends and relatives, it’s just a bit of fun. Heated swimming pool available. For directions go to www.wealdenhall.co.uk or book by contacting john.watson@nmu.co.uk

Thursday 20th October 2011

The Asia Business Roundtable is a forum for the discussion of pertinent issues relating to business in Asia. Designed for companies with some experience of working with the region, whether it is as importer, exporter, investor, or intermediary, participants are encouraged to share their thought and experiences to gain insights and inspiration from others.
To facilitate open discussion, the meetings are held under Chatham House rules. For this, the inaugural meeting of the roundtable, the general topic is: “Looking beyond China and India” – Opportunities and Obstacles for working with Southeast Asia”.  Cost: £15.00 [*POSTPONED*]