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NLC Commonwealth and European Forum Calendars
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NLC European Forum Event: Moroccan Spirit Tasting
The National Liberal Club European Forum are proud to host a tasting of Moroccan Spirits on the 29th of November at 6:30pm at the NLC.
As part of the our Post-Morocco NLC Visit series of events, we are delighted to invite you to join an exclusive tasting of Sahara, a premium Moroccan spirit drink made from figs. What is unique about Sahara is that it is distilled and bottled in Scotland while at the same time keeping its strong flavours and characters from Morocco.
Ahead of the launch of Sahara, you are invited to try six samples of the drink, each with a different recipe. Throughout the evening, you will be encouraged to debate the samples. You will also be asked to fill out a short survey.
On Wednesday 29 November at 18:30, we will welcome you the Moroccan way into the magical world of Sahara.
The evening will flow as follow:
18:30 - Arrival and registration with cash bar
19:00 - Tasting of six different samples of Sahara alongside Moroccan pastries
20:30 - Event ends
Tickets £34.00 per person
Please book via the NLC website
or
contact the events team on tel: 0207 968 0912
Commonwealth Forum - NLC Asia Circle Joint Event: Screening of the Film “Ahimsa-Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless”
Film Screening: Ahimsa-Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless
Tuesday, 21 November 2023, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
The Lounge at the NLC
On the 21st of November, the NLC Asia Circle, along with the Commonwealth Forum, is delighted to host a the screening of the film Ahimsa-Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless, followed by a discussion, from 6.30pm to 9.00pm in the NLC Members Lounge.
AHIMSA-Gandhi : The Power of the Powerless
The film is a captivating documentary that narrates the profound impact of Gandhian Nonviolence on a Global Scale, also highlighting how this powerful principles inspired and shaped the moments in history, such as Martin Luther King JR and the American Civil rights movement, the Lech Walesa Solidarity movement in Poland , the Havel revolution of Czechoslovakia and the Anti-Apartheid struggle in South Africa led by Nelson Mandela.
The film will be followed by a short Q&A by former BBC Journalist Humphrey Hawksley with the producer and other VIP guests .
Yisha Xue will introduce the film.
Please note that space is limited in the NLC members Lounge.
Please book on the NLC website to book your place or email Yisha Chair of NLC Asia circle: Yisha.xue@cathayminearls.co.uk
Commonwealth & European Forums AGM and Steering Committee Meeting
Joint meeting of the Commonwealth & European Forum Steering Committees along with the AGM.
NLC European Forum Event: Portuguese Wine Tasting Masterclass
The National Liberal Club European Forum, in partnership with Wines of Portugal and Portugal-UK 650, are proud to host a wine tasting of Portuguese wines on the 16th of November at 6:30pm in the David Lloyd George Room at the NLC.
The tasting will be a Masterclass of 9 Portuguese wines with the Master of Wine Dirceu Vianna Junior along with a special presentation by the Chairman of the Board of Viniportugal, Frederico Falcão.
Tickets are £25 each and can be booked directly with the NLC here.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Independence Day
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Independence Day 2023
Commonwealth Forum Event: Unifying Visions for Africa's Prosperity with Isaac Aboah
Unifying Visions: “How A Tech A Startup Embodies the Commonwealth's Goals for a Prosperous Africa” with Sustainability Leader and Entrepreneur Isaac Aboah
Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
The Lady Violet Room at the NLC
On the 10th of October, the NLC Commonwealth Forum, along with the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC), is delighted to host a reception from 6.30pm to 7.00pm, followed by a discussion (7.00pm - 8.00pm) to welcome Isaac Aboah, a renowned sustainability leader and entrepreneur, to the UK for a series of Commonwealth events. A meet and greet reception will be followed by a captivating talk, covering:
Isaac's entrepreneurial journey and impact in environmental sustainability and climate action, focusing on critical issues like food, mobility, and climate justice.
His experiences and contributions at the 26th and 27th Conference of Parties (COP26 and COP27) and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
The journey and vision of Melo, aiming to revolutionize Africa's financial landscape.
Special Guest Introduction:
Chair of the Evening: The discussion will be chaired by NLC Commonwealth Forum Vice Chair, CHEC Honorary Secretary, and Climate Reality Leader, Emily Robinson.
Isaac Aboah is a force to be reckoned with in the fields of sustainability, youth education, and entrepreneurship. With his startup, Melo, he is on a mission to build the biggest financial services company in Africa. With his talk, he seeks to connect the dots between digitization, human ecology and the Commowealth’s vision for Africa. His work, including his thought leadership podcast, Change Africa has been featured on France24, CogX the biggest tech conference in the world, amongst others.
NLC European Forum Visit to Morocco 2023
The NLC European Forum is planning a visit to Morocco in 2023.
The main focus will be a visit to three of Morocco’s main cities; Casablanca, Fez, and Rabat from the 1st of October to the 7th.
European Forum Event: “UK-Portugal Relations” with the Portuguese Ambassador to the United Kingdom
National Liberal Club European Forum Event:
“UK-Portugal Relations” with the Portuguese Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Nuno Brito
Monday 18 September 2023: 18.30 - 20.00
The Lounge, National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, London SW1
The National Liberal Club European Forum is pleased to welcome His Excellency Nuno Brito, Portuguese Ambassador to the United Kingdom for a talk on UK-Portuguese Relations.
The agenda for this event is as follows:
6.30pm: Registration and Welcome Drinks
7.00pm - 8.00pm: Keynote address: " UK-Portugal Relations"
His Excellency Nuno Brito, Portuguese Ambassador to the UK
Tickets : £20.00 per person (includes a welcome drink and the talk)
For those members wishing to join the dinner at 8.00pm in the dining room, held in honour of the Portuguese Ambassador following the talk, please contact Trevor Peel trevor.peel1951@gmail.com
Club members wishing to participate in the event can register via the members’ portal. here.
Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day & Malaysia National Day
Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day & Malaysia National Day 2023
