Fancy an evening of wine tasting and networking in the heart of Liverpool’s business quarter? Of course you do!

Liverpool Law Society is hosting a wine tasting event at The Cotton Exchange [Bixteth Street entrance] on 17th April, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

The wine is provided by the Purple Wine Company

This is a chance to join your colleagues at a networking event where you will be given the unique opportunity of enjoying a selection of wines from classical European regions pitched against the new style southern hemisphere wines.

There will also be surprises in store on the night so book your place now!

There will be a nominal charge of £5.00 + VAT per person

To book, call 0151 236 6998 or email: Ann@liverpoollawsociety.org.uk

Achtung, ne’er do wells!

Liverpool police and security / loss management staff are responding to Liverpool’s increasingly international population by becoming multilingual.

Business Crime Direct, based at Liverpool Chamber, are providing a booklet of translation cards to city centre police, street crime wardens as well as loss prevention & security staff in the retail, hotel and commercial worlds.

The cards feature phrases that such professionals may need to use, such as how to identify themselves as police / security, reason for stopping someone, asking for name and address and reading someone their rights. Even if the translated text is difficult for non-speakers to pronounce, or is in non-Roman script, the relevant passages can be shown to the suspects. Languages include French, Italian, Iranian, Chinese, Latvian and Turkish.

It is hoped that by breaking down communication barriers, potentially problematic situations can be more easily dealt with.

Let’s hope not too many people have to hear the words ‘Esta preso’ around the city in the future!

Working in partnership with Safety Management Consultancy, Liverpool Chamber’s Professional Development Programme is offering a range of Health and Safety training at all levels.

You can have a member of staff at fully accredited NEBOSH level by June 2008. We also offer one day seminars covering a range of key Health & Safety topics.

Take a look at the courses on offer and what they provide…

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