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SUMMARY:Build a Better Website
DESCRIPTION:Ready to get your website working for you?  \n\n\n\nAfter her hugely popular events in other regions\, we’re delighted to welcome Bex to the NW. She’ll help us to look at the core ingredients that go into a website and practically show you how to apply them. Over the course of the day we’ll delve deeper into brand voice\, website strategy\, website content and SEO basics.  \n\n\n\nThroughout the workshop\, we’ll have breaks to start to practically implement what’s been discussed and you can ask any questions along the way.  \n\n\n\nBy the end of our time together\, you’ll have:– basic brand voice guidelines you can apply to ensure consistent messaging (with exercises you can do in your own time to go deeper)– A plan on the web pages you want to create and how you’ll lay it out– An overview on how to write your key pages with a template you can use to think about keywords for discoverability and CTAs for user experience– The beginnings of some web copy– Answers to burning questions \n\n\n\nBring your laptops\, creativity and questions! \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker \n\n\n\nBex is a freelance French and Spanish to English translator and copywriter\, specialising in marketing and creative texts. Bex graduated from Heriot-Watt with a 2:1 in Interpreting and Translating in 2017 and has been working as a freelancer since then. From a business perspective\, Bex is passionate about helping other small businesses smash their goals by creating web copy and translations that people actually want to read. When she’s not working\, Bex loves reading\, running (sometimes!)\, playing board games\, cheering on the Scottish rugby team and trying out new gins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\nTo join us for this super useful\, all-day event\, tickets will be available at an early bird price of £25 for NWTN members (valid for the first month of ticket sales)\, rising to £30 thereafter\, and to ITI members for £35. The cost includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee breaks in the morning and afternoon – excellent value for money! You’ll be able to indicate any dietary needs at the time of booking.
URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/better-business-writing/
LOCATION:Friends’ Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, M2 5NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Boost Day,CPD,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Lo%2C NWTN Events Team Lead":MAILTO:events@nwtn.org.uk
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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\nSummer is around the corner\, are you planning any holiday abroad? \n\n\n\nOr maybe you have some CPD coming up? \n\n\n\nAre you looking forward to the ITI conference? \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-32/
CATEGORIES:Working Lunch
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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\nSummer is here! How do you cope with heat in your office? Do you migrate to another room or to a coworking space? \n\n\n\nWhat are you planning for the summer? Any CPD or trip 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-33/
CATEGORIES:Working Lunch
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SUMMARY:Summer Walk 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a leisurely six-mile stroll through the beautiful Tame Valley to the north-east of Manchester. \n\n\n\nThe walk starts in Mossley /ˈmɒzli/\, meaning ‘a woodland clearing by a swamp or bog’\, but you’ll be pleased to hear that our walk will not be taking us through any marshy land! Instead\, we’ll be following the tree-lined Micklehurst Loop – an old railway line that used to act as a relief route carrying goods from Stalybridge to Diggle – before joining the Huddersfield canal and following it through to the quaint town of Uppermill. En route\, we’ll be passing several locks and there will no doubt be plenty of opportunities for nature lovers to spot some fabulous flora and fauna. \n\n\n\nMICKLEHURST LOOP\n\n\n\nWeather allowing\, we’ll picnic in the park before heading back along the canal to our starting point\, so a sit-mat might be a good idea. Numerous watering holes along route will provide shelter and refreshment in the event of summer showers. We will also be passing the Greenfield Tesco in case anyone needs to use the public conveniences or stock up on snacks. Upon our return\, there is a lovely little pub on the hillside above the railway station for anyone wishing to sample the local Millstone ale. \n\n\n\nWaterproof walking boots may be recommendable if the weather has been up to its usual tricks the week before as the tow path can get quite muddy. The route is reasonably flat but can get quite narrow in places (particularly under bridges)\, so any dogs or young children that might be joining us will need to be kept on a short leash to avoid having to dive into the canal after them. \n\n\n\nHow to get there \n\n\n\nPublic transport: unfortunately\, TPE have decided that replacement buses are the way to go that weekend. But\, don’t worry\, you can get the train to Stalybridge from Manchester Piccadilly (just under 15 minutes) and then a rail replacement bus to Mossley. There’s also the 356 bus which stops by Stalybridge train station and will take you all the way to Uppermill if you’re joining us a bit later. It takes about 25 minutes and costs £2. This is also an option if you don’t fancy walking all the way back. When you arrive at the station in Mossley\, it’s about a five-minute walk to our starting point. Cross the two pedestrian crossings and head down Mill Street – quite a steep one-way street. At the bottom of Mill Street\, head straight on until you come to the crossroads just after the New Bridge Inn. Turn left at the crossroads onto Station Road and our starting point is about 100 m further on.  \n\n\n\nBy car: there is plenty of free roadside parking near our starting point on Station Road\, postcode OL5 9HU https://maps.app.goo.gl/FkTNbBdeg7gDqHQn8 \n\n\n\nContacts on the day:Kirsty Olivant:  07708 028 159
URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/summer-walk-2026/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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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\nSummer is here! How do you cope with heat in your office? Do you migrate to another room or to a coworking space? \n\n\n\nHow is your summer going? Any CPD or trip abroad to tell us about? \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-34/
CATEGORIES:Working Lunch
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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 was your summer! How did you cope with the heat in your office? Did you migrate to another room or to a coworking space? \n\n\n\nHave you done anything exciting this summer? Any CPD or trip abroad to tell us about? \n\n\n\nDo you have any idea for an event\, or some topic you would like us to address? \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-35/
CATEGORIES:Working Lunch
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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\n30th September is International Translation Day 2026\, and this year’s theme is: \n\n\n\nLinguistic Diversity and Language Rights – the power of being understood \n\n\n\nWe can talk about this topic\, and how you celebrate our very own international day. \n\n\n\nAs usual\, no 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-36/
CATEGORIES:Working Lunch
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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\nBetween Halloween and Guy Fawkes night\, we know winter is looming\, but is the cooler weather inspiring you to do more work and marketing\, or does it make you want to hibernate in the sofa with a hot drink?  \n\n\n\nAs usual\, no 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-37/
CATEGORIES:Working Lunch
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SUMMARY:Bookchat Chapter 19
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 10th November for Bookchat chapter 19! \n\n\n\nOur topic this time: books from the past… that resonate strongly today. \n\n\n\nDesert Island Reads… This time it’s Anna Chalmer’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 Anna get on? Join us on 10th November to find out! \n\n\n\nAs ever\, the session will end with an opportunity to exchange book recommendations. Has anyone planned to catch up with some reading this winter? Any Christmas books to recommend?Unfortunately the Forum on our website had to be closed for technical reasons. Please use our WhatsApp group to talk about your book recommendations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and tell us what kind of reader you are! \n\n\n\nLaurence and Janice \n\n\n\nZoom meeting ID: 890 4996 4125Password: 801779 \n\n\n\n\nJoin on Zoom
URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/bookchat-chapter-19/
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
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SUMMARY:Members' Networking Day & ITI Board on Tour
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for this full-day and free event in Manchester. Please click the RSVP link at the end of this message to confirm you plan to attend\, so we can order the right amount of tea\, coffee and biscuits. \n\n\n\nIt will be a mixture of discussion groups\, socialising and a ‘listening visit’ from ITI Board member Dean Evans\, as part of the Institute’s Board on Tour initiative\, seeking to engage more closely with its members. Non-ITI members are very welcome to participate in this session\, and who knows\, you may even decide you’d like to join ITI\, though there will be no pressure to do so. \n\n\n\nThe venue is once again the Friends’ Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, M2 5NS\, just behind the Central Library and a minute’s walk from St Peter’s Square Metrolink stop. \n\n\n\nThe anticipated timetable for the day will be: \n\n\n\n10am-10.30am              introductory socialising over tea\, coffee & biscuits \n\n\n\n10.30-12 noon                group discussions of: \n\n\n\n– the value and benefits of professional associations \n\n\n\n– the challenges now facing the translation and interpreting professions \n\n\n\n12 noon-1.30pm            Lunch is not provided\, and the venue does not allow us to bring our own food. However\, there are plenty of cafes and food outlets nearby\, and this is a good opportunity to network in small groups! \n\n\n\n1.30pm-3.30pm             listening session led by ITI Board member Dean Evans\, as part of \n\n\n\nITI’s Board on Tour initiative\, aiming to engage more closely with its members. \n\n\n\n3.30pm                              tea & coffee \n\n\n\n4pm-4.30pm                  final round-up/Q&A session \n\n\n\nWe aim to finish by 4.30pm\, at which point you’ll be welcome to join us for drinks in a nearby bar\, where we plan to celebrate the recent wedding of one of our longstanding members. If you don’t know who that person is\, you need to join our WhatsApp group!We look forward to networking and socialising with our members!
URL:https://nwtn.org.uk/event/members-day-iti-board-visit/
LOCATION:Friends’ Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, M2 5NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Hanson":MAILTO:mike@nwtn.org.uk
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