The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 4QB
Wednesday 3rd February 2010,  1830 - 2100

The British people live on an island surrounded by the sea.  The Royal Navy continues to guard against threats to the United Kingdom’s peace and prosperity but only a small part of this activity is ever reported in the news.  You may have seen recent reports of Royal Navy ships acting against pirates off the Horn of Africa or the Royal Marines fighting in Afghanistan or Royal Navy sailors catching drug smugglers in the Caribbean and perhaps wondered why such distant events might be important or relevant to you.

The Royal Navy Presentation Team tours the length and breadth of the country each year, explaining the importance and relevance of the Royal Navy within a modern United Kingdom society.  We are not a recruiting team; instead we aim to raise the profile, understanding and awareness of the Royal Navy.  This is not to recruit you to the front line, but rather to recruit your support for the sailors and marines working tirelessly around the clock and around the globe to safe guard your national interests.

This is your opportunity to get the real story behind the news, where we will address questions such as:

‘What opportunities does the Royal Navy offer for the young people of our community?’

‘How is the Royal Navy evolving to meet the challenges of the future?’

‘What is the Royal Navy doing to defend global trade, protect the supply chain and ensure continuity of the nation’s energy needs?’

‘How is the Royal Navy defending British interests worldwide and how can the local community support our sailors and marines?’

Our fast moving multi-media presentation lasts about 30 minutes.  It outlines UK Defence policy and the considerable contribution being made to tri-service and multi-national operations by an efficient, flexible, modern Royal Navy.  We show you how your Navy operates right across the spectrum of missions from counter-narcotics to anti-terrorism, from defence diplomacy to disaster relief, and from peacekeeping through crisis management all the way up to high intensity conflict if necessary.  We also look at the future of the Navy as our plans evolve.  Our aim is to demonstrate that the Royal Navy provides a vital and cost effective service to the nation, and will continue to do so.

As well as being informative, the occasion is designed to be entertaining and thought provoking.  We encourage lively debate on any topical issue during the question and answer session after the presentation, when you are welcome to ask whatever you want, with no question left unanswered.

Both before and afterwards, drinks and light refreshments will be served in comfortable surroundings where you can meet and talk informally to the members of the team, and to various other Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel.

The event takes place at The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 4QB on Wednesday 3rd February 2010.  The evening starts at 1830 and will be complete by 2100.

We would be delighted to meet you on the evening, and you are also welcome to bring along any family, friends, colleagues or anybody else who would wish to come.

Attendance is FREE, however we do need to know how many people are coming in advance, therefore we would be most grateful if you could let us know if you, and any other guests, are coming by Thursday 29 October 2009.  Please either call us on 020 8833 8020, drop us an email on rnpt@gtnet.gov.uk, look us up on ‘facebook’, or register your place on-line at http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-events/public-presentations/royal-navy-presentation-team/your-place-on-the-guest-list/

For more information, please log on to the Royal Navy Presentation Team website at http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-events/public-presentations/royal-navy-presentation-team/

To mark National Interfaith week in Liverpool (15th – 21st November), people of all faiths and those interested learning about other faiths, are invited to a Cycle of Faiths in Sefton Park on Sunday November 15th from 12-3pm.

The event is organised by Faiths4Change, a joint-partnership organisation that engages with all faith communities, local people and agencies to transform communities through environmental action.

It will include guided cycle rides around the park (participants can bring their own bike or they will be available to hire on the day), and a chance to learn more about getting into cycling.

The “Try Out Bike Roadshow” will be coming especially to Liverpool from York, bringing an array of different bikes for adults and children to try out. Visitors will be greeted by a mega bike at the Aviary Café in Sefton Park at 12pm and the event will continue at the tennis courts until 3pm.

Visitors can cycle from Sefton Park, or take a pedi cab, to an interfaith service at the Sikh Gurdwara on Wellington Road in Wavertree at 12.30 and look inside two beautiful churches, St Agnes’ and St Clare’s from 2pm.

A cycle mechanic from Cycling Solutions will also be around to give people’s bikes a health check as well as Travelwise and Merseyside Cycle campaign who can advise on cycling initiatives in the local area. Bike hire will be available through local bike store and cycle hire, Bike Beat.

Annie Merry, from Faiths4Change, said, “This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to come and experience the fun and sociable side of cycling, as well as get some tips on reducing their carbon footprint and improving their health. Everyone is welcome to come along, and we hope that people of many different faiths will join together for what promises to be a fantastic day.” 

Participants can get a free ticket for the Tryout Bike Roadshow and a discount on bike hire by calling Helen Dawson at Faiths4Change on 0151 705 2108 or email helen.dawson@liverpool.anglican.org

Small Meetings; Big Options at the BT Convention Centre

Liverpool BT Convention Centre are offering an exclusive deal for Chamber members who book meeting space at the BT Convention Centre between November 2009 – March 2010. 

The offer equates to a 40% reduction on room hire (subject to availability) with half price car parking for Chamber members to be used during their event with us. 

Please contact Kate Nolan on 0151 703 7268 or kate.nolan@accliverpool.com quoting reference ‘Liverpool Chamber’ to claim your exclusive discount.

The BT Convention Centre offers:

• quiet, professional business environments
• contemporary purpose-built meeting room facilities
• five-star service and on-site AV support
• multiple rooms and configurations
• a full range of catering and audio visual equipment
• day daelgate packages and special room hire rates
• dedicated event manager to oversee your meeting

Impress your clients and colleagues with the BT Convention Centre’s world-class facilities.

Visit www.btconventioncentre.com for more details