BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North West Translators' Network - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nwtn.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North West Translators' Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250928T102206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T102210Z UID:8134-1761742800-1761746400@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\n👻Have clients become ghosts ahead of Hallowe’en\, or are you working like a Zombie to meet many deadlines?🤯 \n\n\n\n⏰ How do you deal with the clocks going back? Does it affect your working day? How do you organise your workflow and a healthy life/work balance? 😴 \n\n\n\nNo matter what you have in mind\, come along and share with your colleagues! \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 \n\n\n\nPassword: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-25/ CATEGORIES:Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/October-25-working-lunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T010000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250416T140747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T095802Z UID:7965-1761418800-1761440400@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:NWTN Ruby Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:🎉 Celebrate 40 Years of the NWTN in Style! 🎉 \n\n\n\nThis year marks a Ruby milestone for the NWTN – and you’re invited to an unforgettable evening of fun\, food and festivities as we celebrate our 40th anniversary! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a sparkling night of celebration\, including:💎 A warm welcome and presentation💎 A fun-filled quiz with plenty of laughs💎 A delicious buffet catering for all dietary needs (please specify when booking)💎 Two drinks included with your ticket💎 Music and mingling until late \n\n\n\nTickets are just £40 and include everything above – a fantastic value for a night to remember.💃 Partners welcome!🎟️ Limited spaces – first come\, first served. Our charming venue may be small\, but it’s perfectly formed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere’s it happening?Did you have a go at guessing the venue via our social media competition?! We had a few entries but none were correct! Fear not\, there will be more chances to enter on the night… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📍 Join us at The Gallery Bar inside Dukes 92 – it’s one of the most visited bars in Manchester due to its prime canalside location\, right in the heart of Castlefield. \n\n\n\nPlease check the dress code requirements via their website – but we hope you’ll be leaving your trainers at home and will be donning your finest (Ruby-coloured!) gladrags in any case! Please note that the Gallery Bar is located on the mezzanine level and can only be accessed via steps (pictured below). \n\n\n\nThere’s free parking available in the adjacent car park\, as well as on the cobbled streets outside\, but it’s first come\, first served\, and you must remember to enter your vehicle registration in the iPad on your way in! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n✨ For a chance to win an entry into the prize draw for a free ticket to the 2026 ITI Conference 🎁:✔️ One entry with every ticket purchased✔️ Wear something Ruby-coloured (in honour of our Ruby anniversary)The prize draw will take place on the night – you must be there to win! \n\n\n\n🏨 Staying over? Book your accommodation early!Manchester’s a popular spot in autumn\, and prices will rise as the date approaches – secure your room now to avoid disappointment (and save some cash!). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this fabulous night with fellow linguists past and present – a chance to toast our shared history and the bright future ahead. \n\n\n\n🎈 Let’s make it a night to remember – book now! Ticket sales end at midday on Friday 10th October! URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/nwtn-ruby-anniversary-dinner/ LOCATION:Dukes 92\, 18 - 25 Castle St\, Manchester\, M3 4LZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Networking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Red-and-Gold-Anniversary-Facebook-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Lo%2C NWTN Events Team Lead":MAILTO:events@nwtn.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250828T171208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T081328Z UID:8114-1760468400-1760475600@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Bookchat Chapter 17 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a regular or have never attended before\, we’ll be delighted to see you on Zoom from 7.00 pm on Tuesday 14th October for Bookchat chapter 17! \n\n\n\nOur topic this time: To be or not to be translated… and in which languages? We will be discussing the translation of works of literature and how they can be shaped by the social\, cultural and political environments of the target market countries. \n\n\n\n🏝️Desert Island Reads… This time it’s Roz Howarth’s turn to be our castaway and dive into the sea to save her most beloved books from the waves.As those of us who have already done this well know\, whittling your choices down to eight is no easy task!How will Roz get on? Join us on 14th October to find out! \n\n\n\n📚 As ever\, the session will end with an opportunity to exchange book recommendations. Has anyone caught up with some reading this summer? Any beach/travel books to recommend?Please don’t forget to add your recommendations to the Bookchat Forum so people can consult them at any time! \n\n\n\nYou can also join the chat on WhatsApp with your fellow bookchatters. If you are already a member of our WhatsApp NWTN Community\, just join the Bookchat group. Otherwise\, you can scan the QR code below. \n\n\n\nThis is also a great opportunity to meet the regulars if you have not attended before. \n\n\n\nCome and tell us what kind of reader you are! \n\n\n\nLaurence and Janice \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis content is available only to Members of NWTN. To join please click here or login here\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom details: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 864 2985 7919Passcode: 983267 URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/bookchat-chapter-17/ CATEGORIES:Book Chat,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bookchat-17-October-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250829T093251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T093255Z UID:8120-1758718800-1758722400@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session.What have you been up to this summer? Have you spent any time practicing your source language(s) abroad? Is September a time for starting new things? Maybe you’re a student and you have burning questions about the profession as you are starting your course? No matter what you have in mind\, come along and share with your colleagues! Zoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 Password: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-24/ CATEGORIES:Networking,Social,Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Autumnal-working-lunch-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250814T151027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T151106Z UID:8106-1756299600-1756303200@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\nWhat have you been up to this summer? Have you spent any time practicing your source language(s) abroad? \n\n\n\nMaybe you’re a student and you have burning questions about the profession that can’t wait until you start in September? \n\n\n\nNo matter what you have in mind\, come along and share with your colleagues! \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 \n\n\n\nPassword: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-23/ CATEGORIES:Networking,Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/August-working-lunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250610T141150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T141157Z UID:8053-1753210800-1753218000@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Bookchat Chapter 16 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a regular or have never attended before\, we’ll be delighted to see you on Zoom from 7.00 pm on Tuesday 22nd July for Bookchat chapter 16! \n\n\n\n🤣We will start with our discussion topic: humourous writing of all kinds. Tell us about the books that made you laugh and exhange recommendations about the best comedies to read. Don’t we need a good dose of laughter nowadays? \n\n\n\n🏝️Desert Island Reads… This time it’s Roz Howarth’s turn to be our castaway and dive into the sea to save her most beloved books from the waves.As those of us who have already done this well know\, whittling your choices down to eight is no easy task!How will Roz get on? Join us on 22nd July to find out! \n\n\n\n📚 As ever\, the session will end with an opportunity to exchange book recommendations. Has anyone planned to catch up with some reading this summer? Any beach books to recommend?Please don’t forget to add your recommendations to the Bookchat Forum so people can consult them at any time! \n\n\n\nYou can also join the chat on WhatsApp with your fellow bookchatters (scan the QR code below). \n\n\n\nThis is also a great opportunity to meet the regulars if you have not attended before. \n\n\n\nCome and tell us what kind of reader you are! \n\n\n\nLaurence and Janice \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom details: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 878 3259 1985Passcode: 068580 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/bookchat-chapter-16/ CATEGORIES:Book Chat,Networking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Autumnal-working-lunch-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250610T133639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T133642Z UID:8050-1751461200-1751464800@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\nWhat have you been up to in June? What plans do you have for the second half of the year? And most importantly\, what are you up to this summer? \n\n\n\nWorking\, holidays\, visiting family in another country\, brushing up your source language abroad? \n\n\n\nNo matter what you have in mind\, come along and share with your colleagues! \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 \n\n\n\nPassword: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-22/ CATEGORIES:Networking,Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Autumnal-working-lunch-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250508T074926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T074930Z UID:8032-1748437200-1748440800@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\n\nHow is business going?\n\n\n\nDo you diversify? How? Maybe you have a question about the profession or your daily practice?\n\n\n\nWe just had our AGM. Do you have any questions for the committee?\n\n\n\n\nThis event is yours: bring up your questions\, your ideas\, or just come and chat🙂 \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 \n\n\n\nPassword: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-21/ CATEGORIES:Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/May-2025-working-lunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250416T141524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T133834Z UID:7968-1747483200-1747497600@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Spring Walk 2025 DESCRIPTION:This walk takes us to the northern boundaries of Greater Manchester and up into the hills above Ramsbottom. We’ll visit the Peel Tower – a local landmark on Holcombe Hill\, 1100 feet above sea level\, where we’ll stop to admire a view right across the county (sadly you can only climb to the top on certain Sundays). The walk is about 6 miles long\, and in places quite steep\, strenuous and even precipitous\, so it’s not just an easy stroll. Sturdy footwear is recommended\, as the paths are sometimes stony and narrow\, and tree roots and mud are likely to make it slippery in places if it’s been raining recently. \n\n\n\nIt’s an opportunity to explore some of the places in Lancashire where the Industrial Revolution began 250 years ago. On the way back\, we’ll pass through the Holcombe village conservation area and quench our thirst at The Shoulder of Mutton pub\, which was built in 1751 and survived being bombed by Zeppelins in World War I. \n\n\n\nPeel Tower\n\n\n\nOrganisers Mike Hanson and Andrew Wilson \n\n\n\nStart 12.00 pm from Nuttall Park car park in Ramsbottom (BL0 0AS)\, which is accessed via Nuttall Hall Road. It has plenty of free parking\, a small café and toilets. Alternatively\, you can meet us 15 minutes later outside Ramsbottom railway station (part of a heritage railway not linked to the national network)\, which has limited free parking but is easier to find and access if you arrive on public transport (tram to Bury\, then a 20 min bus ride to Ramsbottom). The station too has a café and toilets. \n\n\n\nIf you arrive late at the car park and need to catch us up\, walk past the tennis courts and the bandstand\, under the railway and through the Cormar Carpets factory yard\, then turn right towards Aldi and Ramsbottom station. \n\n\n\nFood and drink Bring a packed lunch and water to drink\, as well as a mat to sit on when eating/resting as we’ll stop for a picnic lunch at some point. \n\n\n\nFamily members\, friends and dogs are welcome\, but this walk may not be suitable for younger children. Active kids aged about 7 and upwards should manage the walk without too much difficulty provided they’re appropriately shod. If you’d like more information to help you decide whether to come\, please contact one of the organisers. \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT – PLEASE READ AND ONLY COME ON THE WALK IF YOU ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DISCLAIMER: \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome but participants must consider themselves to be on an unofficial day out with friends – neither the organisers nor NWTN or ITI can accept any liability for accidents or injuries sustained by anyone involved. \n\n\n\nBooking Please indicate your attendance by clicking on the RSVP button below. URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/spring-walk-2025/ LOCATION:Peel Tower and Holcombe Hill\, Nuttal Car Park\, 1 Nuttall Hall Road\, Ramsbottom\, Bury\, BL0 0AS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Networking,Social,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dmsimgs-peel-tower1cover-option-one-custom-1880575108.xdc865575.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Hanson":MAILTO:mike@nwtn.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20200418T135447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T134007Z UID:2055-1746028800-1746036000@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:NWTN AGM 2025 (Online) DESCRIPTION:The NWTN committee invites you to attend this year’s NWTN Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 30th April\, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm. We will be holding the meeting entirely online (see joining link below).  \n\n\n\nThis year\, we are not combining the AGM with our Annual Dinner\, which will take place in Autumn. Look out for further announcements about the 40th anniversary of our network. \n\n\n\nThe provisional agenda is below. The 2024 AGM minutes and this year’s committee reports will be made available in due course in the Resources page on our website. If you have any ideas\, comments or questions\, please submit them to chair@nwtn.org.uk so we can add them to the agenda.  \n\n\n\nSome committee members have been fulfilling their roles for some years\, and we need new volunteers. If you wish to help the committee with their tasks and support the network\, please come forward. \n\n\n\nAlso\, if you have a specific idea for an event\, why not join the Events Team and help us to organise it! \n\n\n\nWe hope you can attend and we look forward to seeing you there.  \n\n\n\nThe committee are currently working out the exact way in which the online AGM will function\, given only full members will have the right to vote\, but we would stress that it is vital that all members feel able and willing to attend. As with other events\, this will be held via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 892 2438 0844 Passcode: 001220 \n\n\n\nWe recommend downloading Zoom onto your computer rather than using it with your web browser. All members will be sent further information about using Zoom\, the agenda and supporting documents closer to the time. URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/save-the-date-nwtn-online-agm/ CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AGM-reminder-LI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250416T143606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143704Z UID:7972-1745413200-1745416800@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime flies when we’re having fun…our Spring Walk is just around the corner! \n\n\n\nHave you been getting your steps in as practice? Does the weather make you feel more motivated to exercise and go outside? \n\n\n\nDo you have any new goals or projects? Have you made progress with your goals? \n\n\n\n\n\nOur AGM is next week. We really need new volunteers to join the Committee and bring fresh ideas! Do you have any questions about the NWTN\, how the Committee works and how to volunteer? \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 Password: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-20/ CATEGORIES:Networking,Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/April-2025-working-lunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250327T141202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T141222Z UID:7931-1744794000-1744824600@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Coworking in Warrington DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a day’s coworking at The Outset in Warrington\, with the chance to meet freelancers beyond our linguist crowd. \n\n\n\nWhether you use it as a day to inspire your creativity\, boost your productivity by swapping tips or to build connections\, we can’t wait for you to join us! If you’re new to the NWTN\, it’s also an ideal opportunity to meet our Chair\, Laurence\, and Events Team Lead\, Kate. \n\n\n\nWe’re going to focus this coworking session on discussing what sort of peer support and help we need with our websites – be it with the creation of a website\, updating it with new copy or checking the SEO ranking is the best it can be. \n\n\n\nPlease let us know if you’re coming by clicking the RSVP button below right up to the last minute\, but do ensure you book your ticket through The Outset’s booking portal here. \n\n\n\nWarrington Bank Quay and Central train stations are close by\, and parking is available in the nearby Golden Square shopping centre (£6 for the day). URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/coworking-in-warrington-11/ LOCATION:The Outset\, Sankey Street\, Warrington\, WA1 1NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Feb-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250225T143809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T170331Z UID:7909-1744138800-1744146000@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Bookchat Chapter 15 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a regular or have never attended before\, we’ll be delighted to see you on Zoom from 7.00 pm on Tuesday 8th April for Bookchat chapter 15! \n\n\n\n🐺 Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf?* \n\n\n\nAre there authors you don’t (want to) read\, maybe because you think you won’t like their work? Did you try? Are there authors you discovered late\, and ended up bingeing on to catch up? Do you have favourite authors whose books you never miss\, or have you read everything written by certain older authors? Do they always live up to your expectations? \n\n\n\n*Laurence didn’t want to read Virginia Woolf at first\, bad Uni memories… But when she finally tried\, she loved her books! \n\n\n\n🏝️Desert Island Reads… This time it’s Rachel Jones’s turn to be our castaway and dive into the sea to save her most beloved books from the waves.As those of us who have already done this well know\, whittling your choices down to eight is no easy task!How will Isobel get on? Join us on 6th April to find out! \n\n\n\n📚 As ever\, the session will end with an opportunity to exchange book recommendations. Has anyone attended the London Book Fair? Tell us about it!Please don’t forget to add your recommendations to the Bookchat Forum so people can consult them at any time! \n\n\n\nYou can also join the chat on WhatsApp with your fellow bookchatters (scan the QR code below). \n\n\n\nThis is also a great opportunity to meet the regulars if you have not attended before. \n\n\n\nCome and tell us what kind of reader you are! \n\n\n\nLaurence and Janice \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom details: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 873 8968 0508Passcode: 641989 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/bookchat-chapter-15/ CATEGORIES:Book Chat,Networking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Autumnal-working-lunch-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250318T104533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T142903Z UID:7921-1742994000-1742997600@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring is here! \n\n\n\nDoes it put a spring in your step? Does it boost your morale or do you feel more motivated to exercise and go outside? \n\n\n\nDo you have any new goal or project? Have you made progress with your goals? \n\n\n\n\n\nOur AGM is coming soon. Do you have any question about the NWTN\, how the committee works and how to volunteer? \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 Password: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-19/ CATEGORIES:Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Autumnal-working-lunch-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20241220T110359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174222Z UID:7855-1742047200-1742058000@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Saturday: Diversification DESCRIPTION:Saturday 15th March 2025 – 2-5pm \n\n\n\nYou’ve got the power: A diversification toolbox for freelance translators and interpreters with Ken Paver \n\n\n\nTranslators and interpreters are often told that their business needs to ‘diversify or die’\, and that there is a conventional range of fields into which they should be diversifying in order to boost their income. This presentation will look at what diversification is\, and what it isn’t. It’s not necessarily about technology (although it can be)\, or about doing new things\, like having to re-train to work in fields that lie outside your normal area of competence; it’s not about diversification versus specialisation; it’s not even necessarily about identifying and exploiting that killer business opportunity – although we would all love that\, of course. \n\n\n\nDiversification is about utilising the potential that’s already there in your business: you have potential opportunities for diversification lying undiscovered among your activities. Some will be close to the surface; others will be more deeply buried. Some will involve a greater degree of risk than others. \n\n\n\nThis kind of theoretical underpinning is all very well\, but what the sensible translator/interpreter needs is a set of concrete tools for improving their working practice and\, ultimately\, their lives: this presentation proposes a diversification toolbox\, designed to help language professionals to prepare for diversification\, and to identify key drivers of diversification opportunities in their individual business profiles (via a ‘diversification audit’)\, so that they can maximise their chances of seizing those opportunities when they emerge. \n\n\n\nTranslators and interpreters already have the power to diversify: it’s simply a question of harnessing that power by building on existing capabilities and contacts\, and shedding the inhibitions and misconceptions that can sometimes hold us back. \n\n\n\nAudience takeaway \n\n\n\nA clearer understanding of diversification\, and what it means for freelance translators and interpreters. A diversification toolbox\, containing a set of practical tools designed to help freelance translators and interpreters to prepare for and identify diversification opportunities\, giving them the best possible chance of seizing opportunities when they arise. A sense of translators and interpreters as business people with powerful\, valuable (and often untapped) skills and potential. \n\n\n\nTarget audience\n\n\n\nTranslators and interpreters of all levels of experience who want to understand the opportunities presented by diversification and would like a diversification toolbox to help them maximise their chances of success. Input and questions from professionals from a range of backgrounds and with a range of experiences will enrich the discussions around the presentation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker \n\n\n\nKen Paver has over 35 years’ experience as a translator\, interpreter\, trainer and technical writer\, specialising mainly in the nuclear and technology sectors. \n\n\n\nEvent details \n\n\n\nJoin us for this much-needed NWTN Social Saturday at the Friends’ Meeting House in central Manchester! Ken’s presentation will be followed by a tea/coffee break\, then a panel of colleagues (including Ken\, Dot Roberts\, Laurence Bisot and Roz Howarth) will talk about their experiences in diversification and answer questions from the audience. \n\n\n\nWe anticipate demand will be high\, so don’t delay in booking as tickets will be limited and the deadline is 4th March\, 4pm (for catering purposes)! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your place URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/social-saturday-diversification/ LOCATION:Friends’ Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, M2 5NS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CPD,Networking,Social Saturday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Autumnal-working-lunch-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250213T102643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T103817Z UID:7895-1740574800-1740578400@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-in DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\nHow’s the start of your year gone – did you set yourself any business or personal goals? We’re considering hosting online accountability sessions and would welcome your views 👀 It might just be the boost you need to help you feel a sense of achievement this year! \n\n\n\n\nUpdate us on your goals and decide which you’d like to be held accountable for!\n\n\n\nDo you need an accountability buddy to help you move forward with your plans?\n\n\n\nMaybe you have a question about the profession or your daily practice?\n\n\n\nAsk if you need to learn more about the NWTN and your benefits as a member!\n\n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 \n\n\n\nPassword: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-18/ CATEGORIES:Networking,Social,Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Feb-25-working-lunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250206T154148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T160754Z UID:7884-1739782800-1739813400@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Coworking in Warrington DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a day’s coworking at The Outset in Warrington\, with the chance to meet freelancers beyond our linguist crowd. \n\n\n\nWhether you use it as a day to inspire your creativity\, boost your productivity by swapping tips or to build connections\, we can’t wait for you to join us! If you’re new to the NWTN\, it’s also an ideal opportunity to meet our Chair\, Laurence\, and Events Team Lead\, Kate. \n\n\n\nWe’re going to focus this coworking session on discussing what sort of peer support and help we need with our websites – be it with the creation of a website\, updating it with new copy or checking the SEO ranking is the best it can be. \n\n\n\nPlease let us know if you’re coming by clicking the RSVP button below right up to the last minute\, but do ensure you book your ticket through The Outset’s booking portal here. \n\n\n\nWarrington Bank Quay and Central train stations are close by\, and parking is available in the nearby Golden Square shopping centre (£6 for the day). URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/coworking-in-warrington-10/ LOCATION:The Outset\, Sankey Street\, Warrington\, WA1 1NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Feb-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200103 CREATED:20250106T104543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T104557Z UID:7860-1738242000-1738245600@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\nThis time we meet on a Thursday! \n\n\n\nLet’s start the year as we mean to go on – did you set yourself some business resolutions? \n\n\n\n\nGive us an update on your goals and which ones you want to be held accountable for!\n\n\n\nDo you need an accountability buddy to help you with your resolutions for the year ahead?\n\n\n\nMaybe you have a question about the profession or your daily practice?\n\n\n\nAsk if you need to learn more about the NWTN and your benefits as a member!\n\n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 \n\n\n\nPassword: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-17/ CATEGORIES:Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Autumnal-working-lunch-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20241203T144048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T144052Z UID:7844-1736413200-1736442000@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Epiphany Coworking DESCRIPTION:Join us in Warrington for a ‘January Special’ coworking session featuring a ‘Galette des Rois’\, a cake the French eat at the Epiphany (well\, all through January…) – will you win the little token in your slice? If you find it\, you become the ‘King/Queen for the Day’! \n\n\n\nThe NWTN has booked a private room and paid for this coworking session on behalf of our members\, so all you have to remember is to bring your laptop and friendly chit chat! Why not use this opporunity to plan the new year ahead with support and encouragement from fellow colleagues? If you have work to do\, the office is spacious and offers three private phone booths\, plus all the mod cons we’ve come to expect. \n\n\n\nThe coworking space has a café with reasonably-priced breakfast and lunch goodies. Just make sure you leave enough room for your slice of Galette! \n\n\n\nParking is available in the nearby Golden Square shopping centre (£6 for the day). Hope you can join us! \n\n\n\nPre-booking is required so we keep a slice for you! Please email Laurence by 6th January. URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/epiphany-coworking-2/ LOCATION:The Outset\, Sankey Street\, Warrington\, WA1 1NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Epiphany-Coworking-in-Warrington.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laurence Bisot":MAILTO:chair@nwtn.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241218T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241218T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20241118T174823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T175354Z UID:7830-1734526800-1734530400@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\nOur recent event Stronger Together made us all realize how important it is to talk to each other about any issues or questions we may come upon in our practice and life as an interpreter or translator.  \n\n\n\nNo matter what the burning issue may be\, come along and share with your colleagues! \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 \n\n\n\nPassword: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-16/ CATEGORIES:Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Autumnal-working-lunch-5-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20241118T182736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T115002Z UID:7836-1733994000-1734022800@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Festive Coworking in Warrington DESCRIPTION:Join us for a coworking session at The Outset in Warrington in its spacious workspace on the first floor! It offers three private phone booths and all the mod cons we’ve come to expect. \n\n\n\nThe space has a café with reasonably-priced breakfast and lunch goodies. The session itself costs £16 incl. VAT for the whole day (cheaper than any in Manchester) and parking is available in the nearby Golden Square shopping centre (£6 for the day). \n\n\n\nFollow the link below to book your spot and remember to check in at reception upon arrival. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to another productive but fun day together! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your pass URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/festive-coworking-in-warrington/ LOCATION:The Outset\, Sankey Street\, Warrington\, WA1 1NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Coworking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fixed-Post-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20241115T133721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T161619Z UID:7810-1733580000-1733587200@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Festive Social 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Friends’ Meeting House in Manchester for another fun-filled festive catch-up! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharpen your wits and test your knowledge as we team up to do battle in a festive quiz!\n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to partake in their seasonal traditions by sharing any party games with us.\n\n\n\nMake sure you don your best festive outfit as there’ll be a prize for the best dressed.\n\n\n\n\nTea\, coffee and traybakes will be provided on the day. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: attendees should be aware that they consume any baked items at their own risk as we cannot guarantee they have been made in an allergy-free environment. If you’re planning to attend\, please email Kate with any food allergies or intolerances ASAP. \n\n\n\nThe deadline to let us know you’re attending is Tuesday 26th November when the poll closes\, so we can place the catering order. \n\n\n\nLet’s keep the festive spirit going with a mulled wine or two when we head to the Manchester Christmas markets afterwards! \n\n\n\nFor any queries about this event\, please email events@nwtn.org.uk. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there with a ho ho ho! URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/festive-social-2024/ LOCATION:Friends’ Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, M2 5NS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Networking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Festive-announcement-1-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20241107T090533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T090537Z UID:7794-1732107600-1732111200@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session.The autumn is upon us… how do you cope with darker days? How do you keep warm in your office? Do you have special ways of keeping well in the winter? Have you started a new CPD routine or are you experimenting new tools or technologies? No matter what the burning issue may be\, come along and share with your colleagues! Zoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 Password: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-15/ CATEGORIES:Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Autumnal-working-lunch-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20240827T142758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T101251Z UID:7670-1731749400-1731774600@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Stronger Together 2024 DESCRIPTION:Have you ever asked yourself WHY you are a member of a local network like the NWTN? How about reminding yourself exactly why by joining us for a one-day face-to-face workshop in Manchester\, geared towards collaboration and support among colleagues? \n\n\n\nThis event is aimed at all members\, whether newbies to the profession or experienced translators and interpreters. Let’s explore the varied ways we can support each other and work together moving forward. Let’s help each other to progress our businesses and in doing so\, we’ll demonstrate that we’re “Stronger Together”! \n\n\n\nEven if you have attended last year\, you are welcome to this new session\, updated and enhanced thanks to the feedback received after Stronger Together 2023. \n\n\n\nWe will start the day by asking last year’s attendees what they have been able to put in place since last year. \n\n\n\nWe will also extend the Post-it activity through the whole day to provide more time for everyone’s questions – and answers! We will discuss the four concepts of collaboration addressed last year with more focus on your specific questions and the answers will be collected for the benefit of all. \n\n\n\nWe will break off into facilitated group discussions where we’ll share our experiences and express our needs: interpreters will have more chance to exchange ideas and support\, and we will discuss the various ways of coworking\, and how it can help you in your business\, your work and your well-being. \n\n\n\nThe outcome? By the end of the day\, you’ll have a better understanding of the concepts of collaboration and accountability\, and you’ll appreciate how you can make them work for yourself\, as well as for others. The event will be the perfect forum for networking with your peers on a local level and for putting all the concepts you’ve learned into practice. \n\n\n\nCheck out what we achieved at Stronger Together 2023 in Laurence Auffret’s excellent event report. \n\n\n\nReserve your ticket now so you don’t miss out! \n\n\n\nHow much? \n\n\n\nThis event will be heavily subsidised for our members as we’d like as many of you to attend as possible – lunch will be provided. You will be able to indicate any dietary requirements upon booking. All you’ll need to pay is the sign-up fee priced at £5 (Full NWTN members) or £25 (Associate NWTN members) + Eventbrite fees. \n\n\n\nVenue \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation\, Engine House\, Chorlton Mill\, 3 Cambridge Street\, M1 5BY (what3words/// punt.puff.status). \n\n\n\nThe venue is handy for Manchester Oxford Road rail station\, St. Peter’s Square tram stop\, or if you’re travelling by car\, there is Hulme Street car park across from the venue (Pay by phone location ID: 805420; what3words///swim.float.flank). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/stronger-together-2/ LOCATION:Anthony Burgess Foundation\, Engine House\, Chorlton Mill\, 3 Cambridge Street\, Manchester\, M1 5BY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CPD,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231118_155009-scaled-e1702564715256.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laurence Bisot":MAILTO:chair@nwtn.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20241107T092010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T101609Z UID:7798-1731488400-1731517200@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Coworking in Warrington DESCRIPTION:The Outset in Warrington is organising an Open Coworking Day on Wednesday 13th November. Let’s join them! It will be a good opportunity to visit the new space if you have not seen it yet\, and to meet freelancers beyond our linguist crowd. \n\n\n\nHere is The Outset’s announcement: \n\n\n\nReady to elevate your workday? Come experience an amazing workspace at our Coworking Open Day! Whether you’re a freelancer\, entrepreneur\, remote worker\, or part of a team\, our Coworking space is designed to inspire creativity\, boost productivity and build connections.💼 What to Expect:Workspace Tour: Get a guided tour of our vibrant co-working areas\, private offices\, and creative spaces.Free Trial Day: Work for the day on us! Enjoy our amenities and experience what it’s like to be a part of our community.Networking Opportunities: Meet other professionals and expand your network.Complimentary Food & CoffeeBring a friend or colleague and show them what a productive day in a dynamic workspace feels like! \n\n\n\nVisit their website: https://www.outset.co.uk \n\n\n\nPlease let Laurence Bisot know if you’re coming\, up to the last minute \n\n\n\nBank Quay and Central Stations close by\, and parking is available in the nearby Golden Square shopping centre (£5 for the day). URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/coworking-in-warrington/ LOCATION:The Outset\, Sankey Street\, Warrington\, WA1 1NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Coworking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fixed-Post-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20240926T093159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T093253Z UID:7720-1730293200-1730296800@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Working Lunch: Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Join NWTN Chair Laurence Bisot and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break\, we’ll host a drop-in Q&A session. \n\n\n\nThe autumn is upon us… how do you cope with darker days? How do you keep warm in your office? Do you have special ways of keeping well in the winter? \n\n\n\nHave you started a new CPD routine or are you experimenting new tools or technologies? \n\n\n\nNo matter what the burning issue may be\, come along and share with your colleagues! \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 870 5200 3457 \n\n\n\nPassword: 501406 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/working-lunch-drop-in-14/ CATEGORIES:Networking,Social,Working Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/October-24-working-lunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20240926T091959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T083630Z UID:7717-1730228400-1730235600@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Bookchat Chapter 14 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a regular or have never attended before\, we’ll be delighted to see you on Zoom from 7.00 pm on Tuesday 29th October for Bookchat chapter 14! \n\n\n\n☔The weather\, climate and nature as a whole can be prominent themes in novels\, or the main subjects of non fiction. Ask Shakespeare and Thomas Hardy for some examples! Have you read books in which the weather or nature was a main character\, or at least a major aspect of the plot? Have you read any books about climate change and its effects\, maybe even some anticipation works? As autumn keeps us reading inside\, let’s talk about nature in books… 🌈 \n\n\n\n🏝️Desert Island Reads… 📚This time it’s Isobel Cumbers’s turn to be our castaway and dive into the sea to save her most beloved books from the waves.As those of us who have already done this well know\, whittling your choices down to eight is no easy task!How will Isobel get on? Join us on 29th October to find out! \n\n\n\nAs ever\, the session will end with an opportunity to exchange book recommendations.Please don’t forget to add your recommendations to the Bookchat Forum so people can consult them at any time! \n\n\n\nYou can also join the chat on WhatsApp with your fellow bookchatters (scan the QR code below). \n\n\n\nThis is also a great opportunity to meet the regulars if you have not attended before. \n\n\n\nCome and tell us what kind of reader you are! \n\n\n\nLaurence and Janice \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom details: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 811 7061 3833Passcode: 325859 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/bookchat-chapter-14/ CATEGORIES:Book Chat,Networking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bookchat-14-oct24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20240930T170050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T170055Z UID:7753-1729760400-1729791000@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Warrington Coworking DESCRIPTION:Join us for a coworking session at The Outset in Warrington in its spacious workspace on the first floor! It offers three private phone booths and all the mod cons we’ve come to expect. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe space has a café with reasonably-priced breakfast and lunch goodies. The session itself costs £16 incl. VAT for the whole day (cheaper than any in Manchester) and parking is available in the nearby Golden Square shopping centre (£5 for the day). \n\n\n\nFollow the link below to book your spot and remember to check in at reception upon arrival. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to another productive but fun day together! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your pass URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/warrington-coworking/ LOCATION:The Outset\, Sankey Street\, Warrington\, WA1 1NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fixed-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20240828T151324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T151329Z UID:7676-1727166600-1727199000@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:Coworking in Manchester DESCRIPTION:Come and join Kate and Laurence at another coworking day in central Manchester! Bold Bauhaus is located on Quay Street\, so it’s handy for Deansgate-Castlefield station. \n\n\n\nThey offer free tea and coffee\, air conditioning\, WiFi and natural light in the members’ lounge space\, with ergonomic seating and large desks. A day pass costs £15 + VAT. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend\, you need to book using the link given below\, so you can be registered in their system. If you leave it too close to the date\, you may miss out. Check them out via this link for more details about the space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your day pass URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/coworking-in-manchester-7/ LOCATION:Bold Bauhaus\, 2 Little John St\,\, Manchester\, M3 3GZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MAIN-Bold-Bauhaus-space.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T200104 CREATED:20240612T154928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T115524Z UID:7597-1726912800-1726936200@nwtn.org.uk SUMMARY:SEO Translation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what it takes to become an SEO translator? Maybe you’ve always wanted to offer SEO translation as part of your services but other than using a few keywords\, you’ve no idea where to even start? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Teresa will go over some of the SEO basics\, so attendees understand exactly what it is and how it works. She’ll cover some examples of SEO-related linguistic tasks that are in high-demand in the translation industry and talk about how we can use free tools to deliver top quality results to our clients. The presentation will contain some practical examples and will be easy to follow\, both by those who have little or no SEO knowledge\, as well as those who already have some knowledge in this field but wish to specifically apply it to translation work. Participants who already have or are thinking about creating a website for their own translation businesses will be able to apply the best practices and concepts that we’ll develop in this webinar in their own digital marketing strategy. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this chance to pick the brains of an industry leader in the field of SEO! Book your ticket NOW! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker – Teresa Sousa \n\n\n\nTeresa has been working in the translation industry since 2005\, taking on different roles from project manager to freelance translator\, culminating in her founding her boutique translation business\, TAGS Language Solutions. Specialising in marketing translation\, transcreation and copywriting for the Lifestyle field\, she has always taken a profound interest in all things SEO\, applying the best practices to her own digital marketing strategy over the years with excellent results. As we’ve continued to witness a rise in the demand for SEO-related linguistic services\, she decided to help other translators garner the necessary tools and techniques to provide this new type of service. Since then\, she has trained hundreds of translators by doing live presentations and webinars on this subject\, providing training services to translation companies\, speaking at industry events and via her online course\, Become an SEO-savvy Translator\, launched in March 2021. \n\n\n\nEvent practicalities \n\n\n\nThis event will take the form of a full day online webinar/workshop\, starting at 10.00 am (BST) and finishing at approx. 4.30 pm\, with 2 x 1 hr 15 min sessions in the morning\, an hour’s lunch break\, and 2 x 1 hr 15 min sessions in the afternoon. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions\, a few practical exercises and screen breaks throughout. \n\n\n\nThe event will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants\, to enable attendees to benefit from personalised attention and to get the most out of the Q&A sessions. \n\n\n\nHow to book \n\n\n\nTickets cost £30 for the full day (same for all NWTN membership categories) complete with a recording that will be made available for a limited time afterwards (on the understanding that it will not be shared with non-attendees). Live attendance is preferable\, so you get the most out of the day. Only participants who attend live will be able to receive a certificate of attendance as proof of CPD. \n\n\n\nTicket sales are now LIVE! To avoid disappointment\, please book early! URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/seo-translation-workshop/ CATEGORIES:CPD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwtn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Lo%2C NWTN Events Team Lead":MAILTO:events@nwtn.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR