Season's Greetings

 

As this year ends, we commemorate all that happened and did not due to the Pandemic, today fortified with spirit or Champagne, we look forward to 2022 and invite you to join me, wherever we are, in drinking to the prosperity of The Network.   I very much look forward to seeing you at the Civil Service Club on Thursday 13th January to hear Phillip Bergson.    Happy New Year!     Whatever your creed, everyone is welcome at The Network #togetherwearestronger!

"THE FUN AND FUNCTION OF FILM FESTIVALS, PRE- AND POST-PANDEMIC"   Thursday 13th January at 6:30pm    Phillip Bergson is a BBC broadcaster, arts critic, and cineaste.   While attending Bradford Grammar School in his native West Yorkshire, he won the New Statesman's Student Journalist of the Year competition with a satiric feature on "The Rape of the Cinema".   With the prize money he attended the Venice Film Festival and his vacation became a vocation.   As a Classics Scholar at Balliol College, he founded the Oxford Film Festival, the first competitive event for feature films ever held in Great Britain, and on graduating was selected by The Sunday Times as a "New Critic".and by BBC Radio as a regular reviewer, interviewer, script-writer and presenter.   He has contributed articles to a variety of publications and programmes on TV, online. in print, and interviewed many Hollywood legends in several languages,(including Sergio Leone in Latin) working also a consultant at the European Script Fund, casting agent, Jury Member and co-organiser of countless film festivals from Madrid to Mannheim, Rotterdam to Rio, and Chicago to Tashkent.   An occasional actor, he created the "Eurovisions" cinema project at the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, and has organised many film premieres, panels, and seasons, and masterclasses in the Prague Film School and other venues.   He will outline the history and development of the phenomenon of the film festival, with anecdotes of red faces on the red carpets and behind-the-scenes revelations of the rivalries between Cannes, Berlin and Venice, and how the festival circuit (of over 2,000 annual events) is currently coping with more recent Interesting Times, and is adapting to the Curse of Cathay and other COVID crises.   The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.   RSVP

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Television for the Environment - Diwali and COP26 Reception at Oriental club on 2 Nov at 6.30pm to 9pm Inbox

 Television for the Environment - Diwali and COP26 Reception at Oriental club on 2 Nov at 6.30pm to 9pm

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Dear Friends

tve which I chair is holding a Diwali and COP26 Celebration Reception on Tuesday 2 Nov at 6.30pm to 9pm at Oriental Club to:

1 promote our 10th Anniversary GSFA ( Global Sustainability Film Awards ) at BAFTA

2 update everyone on tve's COP26 activities

3 raise funds for the ongoing work of tve.

I attach the flyer for the event. The cost of a ticket is £75 payable to Television for the Environment.

I have an allocation of 30 tickets for this event as my co-hosts have got the remaining allocations for their friends

If you would like to join us for this event please let me know as soon as possible as tickets are selling fast and there

are not many left.

It should be a very glamourous affair as dress code is Indian /cocktail /business wear.

With best wishes

Mei Sim

Mei Sim Lai OBE DL

Chair

tve ( television for the environment )

Charity no 326585

07903 153 793

Foundling Museum Events

 

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The Foundling Voice 15 October 2021   Discover our latest season of music Take a look at the musical offerings we've got coming up This autumn and winter, join us for packed schedule of concerts taking place in the Museum. We're excited to welcome you back in person, and our line-up is sure to delight music lovers wanting to enjoy live performances once again. Pick a tune   London Handel Festival Prize-Winners Recital with Bloomsbury Festival 18:00, Sunday 24 October | £12 via the London Handel Festival box office Enjoy an hour-long Handel recital from two of the most talented young singers from the baroque music world, Jerome Knox and Ruairi Bowen, in the intimate and beautiful setting of our Picture Gallery, which has historic links to Handel. Book now Harpsichord Recital by Bridget Cunningham 19:00, Friday 19 November | £15, £10 concessions, including Handel Institute conference delegates  Join harpsichordist Bridget Cunningham, the artistic director of London Early Opera, to see her perform a recital of music taken from Handel’s magnificent Eight Great Harpsichord Suites and the aria and ouverture arrangements including keyboard music from Muzio Scevola HWV 13. Book now   Christmas Family Concert 15:00, Sunday 12 December | Free with Museum Admission Gather the little'uns for a family-friendly concert with Trinity Laban Conservatoire graduates Rebecca Speller on flute and Imma Setiadi on piano. They will perform Reinecke’s flute sonata, which tells the stormy tale of the water spirit Undine, along with other popular flute and piano works by Bach and Poulenc. Find out more Sea Shanties Workshop 14:00 &15:30 workshop times, Saturday 5 February | £8, concessions & Foundling Friends £6 Ahoy landlubbers, come learn and sing sea shanties with the London Sea Shanty Collective. A community choir – based in East London – they sing shanties and maritime songs with one eye to the tradition and the other to the future. Each workshop runs for 35 minutes and is suitable for all ages. Book now   Annual study day on music in Eighteenth-Century Britain 10:15-17:30, Friday 26 November | £18, including lunch and refreshments If you're looking to expand your musical knowledge, sign up for the 37th annual study day of papers, presentations, discussion and networking opportunities for students, scholars and all those interested in music in eighteenth-century Britain. Book now   Free concerts in the Museum We have monthly Thursday and Sunday afternoon concerts which take place in our Picture Gallery. These are included in the price of admission, so don't forget to check out when these will be taking place when you're booking your entry tickets.  See our full list of afternoon concerts

Behind the Headlines: Afghanistan

 Dear Jean-Francois, 

The fall of Kabul and the subsequent crisis shocked the world and shone a light on the situation facing refugees arriving in the UK. Nearly three months on, Breaking Barriers and UK for UNHCR are pleased to invite you to an exclusive briefing on the situation today and the role that business and individuals can play in supporting displaced people and refugees. 

Date: Tuesday 9th November
Time: 09:00am - 10:00am
Venue: Online (Zoom, link below)

RSVP: To attend please register in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7816336227674/WN_Ssz7RnpNRK6yPc_GDOeseA

Hosted by global migration expert Julia Onslow-Cole, Partner at global immigration specialist law firm Fragomen and Breaking Barriers Trustee, the panel will include:

• Rossella Pagliuchi-Lor, UNHCR's Representative to the UK
• Matthew Powell, CEO and Founder of Breaking Barriers
• Emma Cherniavsky, CEO of UK for UNHCR
• Zahida, a client of Breaking Barriers from Afghanistan
• Yindi Gesinde, Partner at global law firm, Baker McKenzie

We would be delighted if you could join us to explore how businesses and individuals can turn compassion into action, understand more about what it's like to arrive in the UK as a refugee, and hear how a global law firm has already taken action to mobilise their support. 

We hope to see you there. 

Best wishes, 

Andrew

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Andrew Fordham 

Head of Philanthropy

07748 455036 | www.breaking-barriers.co.uk

U.K.-China Collaboration in Film, TV & Media for Global Sustainability Tickets, Sun 17 Oct 2021 at 12:30 | Eventbrite

 Dear All

Just following up on the tve lunch panel discussion event that we are holding on the UK- China Collaboration in Film, TV and Media.

It is an exciting time for the China film, TV and media industry and also an exciting time for environmental and sustainability issues.

Here are the details and eventbrite link for this event.

Please feel free to circulate to your friends and contacts that you think may have an interest in supporting this event.

I hope you will be able to join us and if so please contact me and book on eventbrite ASAP 

EVENTBRITE LINK TO BOOK 

U.K.-China Collaboration in Film, TV & Media for Global Sustainability

U.K.-China Collaboration in Film, TV & Media for Global Sustainability Come join us for a fine lunch panel to discuss U.K.-China collaboration in film, TV & media for global sustainab...

Regards

Mei Sim

Mei Sim Lai OBE DL

Chair

Television for the Environment

 07903 153 793

Charity Golf Day on the 21st September in aid of tve by kind invitation of Chair Mei Sim Lai OBE DL

 Preview attachment tve Charity Golf day at RAC Epsom on Tuesday 21 Sept 2021.pdf

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BMS Post AGM event - tve Video Presentation and Panel discussion on COP26

 The British Malaysian Society - Invitation to Post AGM event on tve and COP26 at 3.10pm to 4.30pm UK Time

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Mei Sim Lai via yahoo.com	Wed, 23 Jun, 23:07 (2 days ago)
to Mei, Mei

Dear  All

BMS Post AGM event - tve Video Presentation and Panel discussion on COP26

Please join us for our event after our AGM on Monday 28 June at 3.10pm to 4.30pm for a Presentation by tve ( television for the environment ) of which

I am Chairman followed by a panel discussion on COP26 moderated by BMS President, Sir Mark Moody-Stuart KCMG who is Chairman of the 

Foundation for Global Compact. Those on the Panel speaking on what their organisation is doing as regards COP26 are:

Professor Christine Ennew OBE , Provost at the University of Warwick and executive lead on the University's " Way to Sustainable" strategy 

Nick Nuttall , Trustee of tve and former Director of Communications and Outreach at the UN and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change 

as well as being Director of Communications and Spokesperson for the Global Climate Action Summit in 2018. He has been involved with several

past COPs.

Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, Founder of Climate Governance Malaysia and Founder of the Malaysian Chapter of the World Economic Forum's Climate Governance Initiative. Non Executive Chairman of Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad and Caring Pharmacy Group  Berhad as well as being a director

of several other companies and a trustee of several charitable organisations. 

Founded some 37 years ago by the UN, WWF and Central Television tve is a UK charity that strives to use the power of film and story telling to highlight environmental and sustainability issues and solutions to make the world a greener, fairer and safer place. In addition to working with filmmakers and partners on film projects tve holds an annual Global Sustainability Film Awards which is now in its tenth year. Last year there were 108 film entries from around the world. The winner of the Founder's award was the film "My Octopus Teacher" which subsequently went on to win the 2021 BAFTA award and the Oscar for best documentary. tve also runs the biomovies global competition for young people who submit a short film that they have made with their mobile phone on an environmental or sustainability issue.

I attach the flyer with more details of the event and look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible if you would like to attend.

Please book on eventbrite using the link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/bms-agm-and-post-agm-event-tickets-16093408581

There is no charge to attend and all are welcome.

Regards

Mei Sim

Mei Sim Lai OBE DL

Chair

The British Malaysian Society

Monthly highlight of our members: Zakia Velox.

 

Zakia Velox is the founder of Le Jardin Paradis (translated as The Garden Paradise), the wonderful healing and holistic oil blends which she prepares herself to cater for everyone.

The company was formed in 2020 following the Life Coaching that she delivered helping people to feel empowered whilst reaching their goals, whether it was for personal or business. The conception of the oils came as an additional support to her clients. The essential oils became popular as a product on its own which led to the succession of Le Jardin Paradis.

Since the new branding, Zakia has been creating and selling fantastic oils blends to help people with their wellbeing, in particular during the COVID 19 lockdown, where those in isolation found the oils to be of great comfort and enlightenment.

In 2021, The Peabody Trust, a housing association offered Zakia a micro grant to create 45 Wellbeing boxes containing several of her popular oil blends and lavender bags that will be distributed to their residents across the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

In addition to the success of Le Jardin Paradis, Zakia has over 15 years of experience in the banking and finance sector.

Zakia is available for bookings as a Coach and available for essential oil orders, and welcomes customised requests with her healing essential oil blends.

Contact details:

TEL: 07503 480 470                                           EMAIL: info@lejardinparadis.com

INSTAGRAM: le_jardin_paradis                                YOUTUBE: Le Jardin Paradis        TIKTOK: Le_Jardin_Paradis

from our member Beatrice Boivineau: Wisdom and Nature

 

I am getting in touch to share with you an art auction Le Ciel Foundation are doing in partnership with Christie's called Wisdom and Nature. The auction brings together a collection of 55 nature-inspired artworks, generously donated by artists from around the world. 

The exhibition, which was first on show at Christie’s New York in March 2020, is open for bidding on Christie’s online from 6-27th April 2021.

Funds raised during the 2021 Wisdom and Nature sale will support Le Ciel Foundation's ongoing educational programmes for children and adults, to preserve indigenous knowledge and adapt ancestral wisdom into modern day solutions. 

To view the exhibition and place a bid please visit: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/wisdom-nature/lots/2025

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Monthly Highlight of our Members: François Lazzari

François Lazzari

François is a true ‘bon vivant’ with an absolute passion for eCommerce. He has a wealth of experience in online retail, transportation/logistics and technology. In 2016, he set up an eCommerce transportation joint venture, focusing on B2C deliveries. The company was subsequently acquired by the Australia Post Group and renamed Australia Post Global eCommerce (APG). Francois is now APG’s Chief Operating Officer based out of London. APG’s ethos is making global eCommerce faster, simpler and more personal whilst ensuring the highest customer satisfaction and an unparalleled delivery experience. Prior to that, François headed ASOS.com's Delivery Solutions where he led global teams that continuously developed best in class delivery and returns strategies.

 

François holds an Executive MBA with Distinction from Cass Business School. He is bilingual in French and English and fluent in Dutch and Italian.

 

In his spare time François loves sports and the outdoors, reading biographies, tasting new foods and of course socialising. 

If you would like to join François, please visit https://the-network.one the membership is only £40  a year and all events are free except when food and drinks have to be pre-ordered. 

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