National Liberal Club Commonwealth Forum Event:

Scottish adventurer Alice Morrison comes to the National Liberal Club to talk about her new book Walking with Nomads

 In 2019 Alice set off to walk across Morocco and the Sahara with her six camels and three Amazigh guides. Their epic journey took 7 ½ months and they covered over 4000km. It was an expedition full of discoveries from a lost city to dinosaur footprints. The team dodged landmines and quicksands and did the final part of their trek under the shadow of the Coronavirus. Throughout, they were welcomed and supported by the nomads of the mountains and the desert and witnessed how life for this oldest of societies is changing forever as climate change and the modern world encroach.

We are delighted that Alice will be coming from her home in the Atlas Mountains to the National Liberal Club on 5th April to talk about this adventure, which inspired her latest book, Walking with Nomads. 

It was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year award.

 
The event will be chaired by Mike Wood, an NLC member and chair of the British-Moroccan Society. Richard Kirker will deliver a vote of thanks on behalf of the European Forum.

Ahead of the talk in the Lady Violet Room, there will be a drinks reception in the Smoking Room from 6:30-7:00pm.

The cost is £15 
Please register on the NLC website here.

National Liberal Club Joint European Forum
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British Moroccan Society Event  

Richard Hamilton: Experiences as a Journalist and Writer in Morocco

Ahead of its visit to Morocco in October 2023, the NLC European Forum is organising a drinks reception followed by a talk with the journalist and writer Richard Hamilton who will discuss – together with photos - his experiences as BBC correspondent and writer in Morocco.

NLC member Richard was the BBC's North Africa correspondent based in Rabat in 2006-2007 and currently works for BBC World Service radio. Richard is also the author of two books: "The Last Storytellers: Tales from the Heart of Morocco" and "Tangier: From the Romans to the Rolling Stones." More information about Richard can be found on his website: https://www.richard-hamilton.com/.

NLC members will also have an opportunity to meet members of the European Forum’s Morocco Visit Planning Group and get an update on the visit.

The evening will be chaired by NLC member Omar Oualili. The cost of the event is £15 per person, which includes a wine reception from 6:30 to 7:00 pm in the Lady Violet Room and is payable via the NLC website or by calling the NLC (BMS members can book via the BMS website)

Ahead of the the NLC European Forum visit to Morocco in 2023, we would like to invite you to join members of the British Moroccan Society to explore the taste of Moroccan wine whilst overlooking the Thames.

Morocco is considered to have the best natural potential for producing quality wines, due to its high mountains and the cooling influence of the Atlantic, as these factors offset the risk of having too hot vineyards.

Tickets are £30.00 and include a tasting of the following:

●Guerrouaine Blanc Les Trois Domaines Les Celliers De Meknes 2020 (White)

●Volubia Gris La Zouina 2020 (Rosé)

●Syrah du Maroc 'Tandem' Alain Graillot et Thalvin 2019 (Red)

Tickets can be booked here.

 If you would like more information on our visit to Morocco in 2023, please register your interest via the forum here.

A Look Back at Morocco: in Conversation with the former UK Ambassador to Morocco

 Wednesday 20 July 2022, 6:30 - 8 pm
The Lady Violet Room at the NLC

Ahead of its visit to Morocco in October 2023, the NLC European Forum is organising a drinks reception followed by a talk with Her Majesty’s former ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, Tim Morris, who will share insights into British-Moroccan relations and his time in Morocco. Mr Morris joined the FCO in 1981 and served in Morocco from 2008 to 2012. He will be interviewed by Richard Hamilton, an NLC member, BBC World Service reporter and former Morocco correspondent.

During the event, NLC members will also have an opportunity to meet members of the European Forum’s Morocco Visit Planning Group and get an update on the visit.

The cost of the event is £10 per person, which includes a wine reception at 6.30 – 7 pm and is payable via the NLC website or by calling the NLC. The evening will be chaired by Richard Hamilton, and Freda Graf will give closing remarks on behalf of the NLC European Forum.

Please note, this will be an in person only event.

After the event drinks are available in the Bar and dinner is available in the dining room - (please book directly with the NLC Dining Room).