How connection and collaboration make membership a must – by Nina Hasinski – 16th november 2024
– Focusing on the principles of collaboration and support amongst colleagues, this November’s Stronger Together 2 meet-up, organised by the NWTN, built upon the foundations of last year’s event and reminded us how valuable being part of a network is, both professionally and
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BOOKCHAT chapter 13
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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Festive Social 2023
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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Summer Walk 2023
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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NTWN Tour of RHS Garden Bridgewater
When my regional ITI network, the North West Translators' Network (NWTN), advertised a trip to the RHS Garden Bridgewater I signed up immediately. I had seen spectacular aerial pictures of the enormous walled garden on TV when the garden first opened a couple of years ago, so the opportunity to join a private group tour was too good to miss.
Named after the Bridgewater Canal, which runs past
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NWTN Summer Walk at Arnside AONB, Morecambe Bay
Join the NWTN and YTI again for this year's walk in the north of our region, along the beautiful coastline of Morecambe Bay, starting from the seaside village of Arnside.
The walk
We’ll be walking around the coast and back over Arnside Knott, which has magnificent views over the Kent Estuary towards the Lakeland fells. Partners, children and well-behaved dogs welcome.
We’ll start at 12
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RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford – Private Group Visit
It's about time we put a spring back in our step and took full advantage of what's right on our doorstep, by paying a visit to the stunning RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford!
Almost two years to the day, the garden first opened to the public. The 154-acre garden is the biggest hands-on horticultural project undertaken in Europe since planning permission was first granted in 2017. Located on
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Knitting and Crafts Social Saturday
“Knitting and Crafts Social Saturday: a cosy afternoon to knit, sew, fix, and chat about the translation of crafts and hobbies.”
What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon? As soon as I saw the details of the event hosted by my neighbouring ITI network the NWTN, I bought my ticket and put the date in my diary. The location was the YHA at Potato Wharf in Manchester, by the side of the
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Knitting & Crafts Social Saturday
Over the last decade or so, we have all at some point or another, had occasion to question and assess the sustainability of the way we consume, work and generally live our lives. In the drive towards sustainability, we have been encouraged to recycle, upcycle, repair, do-it-ourselves, and generally make do and mend rather than buying new. As a result, knitting, sewing and other crafts have grown
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Festive Social
Celebrate the festive season with a Secret Santa gift swap, baking and best dressed contests, quiz, karaoke and mulled wine with NWTN pals!
Join us on Saturday 10th December 2022 at Oppidan Social in Manchester. We’ll be in the Morning Room from 3pm until 5pm drinking mulled wine and playing games.
There will also be a baking competition, Christmas karaoke, and Secret Santa gift swap
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