Events at Westminster Reference Library
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Special events
BIBLIOSONIC: an evening of new music & poetry for National Libraries Day
Saturday 4 February, 7:30 - 11:00pm
- Live Music from Raven Beats Crow
- Live Poetry from Wayne Holloway-Smith, Kirsten Irving and Mr Tim Wells
- Live Visuals from Tartan Walrus
Tickets: £7 from:
"Big, beautiful, cinematic stuff"
- Tom Robinson, BBC 6Music
The Future of Fashion Uncovered
- the industry 2012 & Beyond
With guest speakers David Jones, Victoria Holt and Adam Glass
Hosted in partnership with Colin Rutt from Portobello Business Centre
Thursday 9 February, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Are you interested in the fashion industry? Thinking of starting a fashion related business as designer, retailer, importer or exporter?
Then don't miss this opportunity to hear from a panel of experts in the field of fashion.
David Jones has worked in the fashion industry for 40 years and for the last 15 years has run his own consultancy specialising in fashion.
He leads Portobello Business Centre's fashion training courses and gives advice and assistance on all aspects of the fashion business to PBC clients. David is a Fellow of the Clothing and Footwear Institute and of the British Institute of Management.
Victoria Holt is a successful entrepreneur, who launched her own lingerie label Fred&Ginger® at London Fashion Week in September 2007, and has quickly become one of the most desirable lingerie brands in the world.
Fred&Ginger® products are currently sold in some of the best boutiques and department stores across the globe including London's Selfridges where they have been stocked continuously for over 4 years.
Adam Glass, Partner at Davenport Lyons, specialises in all aspects of intellectual property, particularly with regard to Rights protection, enforcement and exploitation in designs, copyright and trademarks.
Free and open to all. Opportunity for Networking.
To book a place, email: bip@westminster.gov.uk or telephone 020 7641 5250
Anais Mitchell – Live at Westminster Reference Library
Wednesday 15 February
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7.30pm Doors open
- 8.00pm On Stage
- 10.00pm Close
Anais Mitchell plays a special solo show previewing songs from 'Young Man In America', the follow-up album to the hugely acclaimed 'Hadestown'. She also discusses the making of the record in an audience Q&A with journalist and author Nick Coleman.
Anais Mitchell plays a very special solo acoustic show in the intimate reading room of The Westminster Reference Library, where she will be previewing songs from, and discussing the making of, her brand new album 'Young Man In America'.
'Young Man In America' is the follow-up to her critically beloved folk opera 'Hadestown', which received sensational reviews and landed Mitchell on numerous ‘Best of 2010’ lists in both the national and international press.
Switching gears, Mitchell returns here to a more traditional solo record, but those familiar with Hadestown will hear its overtones in Young Man. It’s an epic, sprawling tale with characters leaping from the verses as they would from the pages of a novel.
In keeping with this literary spirit, journalist and author Nick Coleman will interview Anais and invite questions from the audience.
Coleman's upcoming book "The Train in the Night" - an account of his struggle with sudden hearing loss and a personal reflection on how we hear and feel music - will be published on February 2nd by Jonathan Cape.
Please note, there is limited, unreserved seating available on a first come, first served basis.
Tickets cost £10 and can only be bought in advance:
- www.wegottickets.com
- www.ticketweb.co.uk & 08444 771 000
- www.seetickets.com
More information:
- www.anaismitchell.com
- www.pulluptheroots.co.uk
- www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/findalibrary/westref
Unfinished Business - Social and Co-operative enterprise for the over 50’s
Social Enterprise workshop presented by Nigel Wilkinson, Consultant, Growing Social Enterprise
Tuesday 21 February from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Unfinished Business is a new social enterprise aimed at those of us over 50 who want to use our skills, ideas and experience to benefit ourselves and our community by establishing and growing a social enterprise or co-operative.
Nigel Wilkinson works with innovative social enterprise and co-operatives throughout London, on projects that vary from using the river Thames water to generate electricity, to a co-operative crowdfunding service that offers community shares.
In this interactive session we will discuss
- Enterprising ideas and how to develop them
- How to run a co-operative or social enterprise
- Different funding options to get your idea off the ground
- How the group can help, advise or be involved in your project
If you’re interested in starting something or want to grow your social enterprise or co-operative, then don't miss this opportunity to attend this workshop.
Free event. Opportunity for Networking.
To book a place, email: bip@westminster.gov.uk or telephone 020 7641 5250
Regular events
| Event | Time / date | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Business Advice Sessions | Monthly | One-to-one Business Advice Sessions with Business Consultant Colin Rutt. By appointment only - each session lasts one hour and costs £25.00, payable in advance, with the opportunity to book further sessions. For details of the next session just contact the library. |
| Computer taster sessions | At your convenience | Computer Taster sessions |
| CV Advice Sessions | Last Wednesday of each |
One-to-one CV advice sessions are held regularly at the library. If you are looking for a job or just want to spruce up your CV, book an advice session with Business Consultant Colin Rutt. Each session lasts 45 minutes and costs £10 and provides the opportunity for follow up sessions. To book your session and for details of the next date just contact the library. |
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