North West Translators' Network

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North West Translators' Network

North West Translators' Network

Working Lunch: Drop-In

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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
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BOOKCHAT chapter 13

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It’s finally spring, and we’re looking forward to hearing what all you bookworms have been reading during all these rainy days... 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 May for Bookchat chapter 13! We’ll start the session by talking about books featuring translators and/or interpreters as characters, or
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Generative AI Social Saturday

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Join us for a Social Saturday where we’ll take a closer look at the developments in Generative AI being used within our profession, and discuss strategies as to how we can navigate this brave new world without drowning! The event is aimed at practising translators and interpreters, whether new to the profession or seasoned professionals. For the first hour, Angela Sigee will
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Festive Social 2023

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Having recently returned to the NWTN fold after a few years in the professional-networking wilderness, I couldn’t think of a better occasion to connect with the group than the annual Festive Social. On registering my interest with event organiser Kate in advance, I was reminded of the two conditions of attendance: wear something festive and bake something for the buffet. Thus, clad in my faithful
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Coworking at MediaCity

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Join Kate Lo, Laurence Bisot and colleagues for another day of coworking at Media City in Salford! We'll be joining The Northern Affinity members again for their coworking day. The Northern Affinity connects like-minded businesspeople across the North - we'll join them at ARRIVE Blue in MediaCity to experience this fantastic business hub. Amenities include onsite private parking (extra
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Coworking at MediaCity

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Join Kate Lo, Laurence Bisot and colleagues for a day of coworking at Media City in Salford! We'll be joining The Northern Affinity members for their coworking day. The Northern Affinity connects like-minded businesspeople across the North - this will be the first time we will join them at ARRIVE Blue in MediaCity to experience this fantastic business hub. Amenities include onsite private
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Stronger Together

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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? This event is aimed at all members, whether newbies to the profession or experienced translators and interpreters. Let's explore the varied ways
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Summer Walk 2023

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This year’s NWTN summer walk set off from the village of Arnside in Cumbria, a former fishing port on the estuary where the River Kent enters Morecambe Bay. A generously sized group of intrepid translators gathered at the glamourous meeting point of the public conveniences on the front ready to set out on a circular walk around the headland. Everyone was in high spirits despite the looming
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Summer picnic at RHS Bridgewater

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Our visit to the gardens this May was a real success, and lots of you said you'd love to go back to see what grows there in the summer! The picnic area is lovely with trees and a wildflower meadow, and the walks around the gardens and wider estate merit greater exploration! Join us for a picnic and a chance to (re)visit this wonderful site where nature and history meet in a unique gardening
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