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BECTU Women’s Conference 2010 ‘Wit, Work and Wisdom’

It’s that time already – the annual BECTU Women’s Conference is almost here again, and it’s even bigger, even better than last year.

Aiming to bring women together to share positive ideas and experiences. Workshops on Public Speaking, How to Organise Yourself and Gender and Globalisation, seminars, networking, campaigning, guest speakers, lunch, stalls and the grand finale, a pub quiz for women, all in the fantastic facilities of the Congress Centre at the TUC in London.

Guest Speakers include: BECTU’s first ever female President, Christine Bond; Kate Kinninmont, Executive Director, Women in Film & TV (WFTV); Sarah Rushton–Read, founder member of Women in Stage Entertainment (WiSE) and Finn Mackay, the brains between the ‘Reclaim the Night’ march.

When: 9.30am – 6.00pm Saturday 27^th November 2010

Where: Congress Centre, TUC, Great Russell Street, London WC1

Who: Any female BECTU member who wants to learn more about what BECTU can do for women and how more women can become involved.

How: For more information or to reserve your place contact Lesley Burt on 020 7346 0920 or email Lesley on lburt@bectu.org.uk 

We have listed below a series of FAQ’s to help you find out more about the logistics of the day -

Will BECTU pay my travel and expenses?  BECTU will pay any additional costs you incur to be able to travel to the conference; we will also pay for a hotel if you need to stay the night before and have a long journey.

Is there any cost for the conference?  There is no cost for the conference.

Will lunch be provided?  Lunch and all refreshments throughout the day will be provided. You will be asked whether you have any special requirements nearer the time.

I don't know my work schedule for that date; can I register nearer the time?  Yes, of course, although all final registrations need to be received by two weeks before the conference.

Do I have to be a BECTU member to take part?  Yes!

Do I have to be a BECTU rep to take part?  No, we welcome all female BECTU members, whether you have been involved in BECTU activity in the past, or whether you're new to BECTU and want to find out more.

Do you provide childcare facilities? We pay a fixed childcare allowance to help enable you to attend the conference.

Who should register to take part in the conference?  Anyone new to BECTU who wants to be more involved. Any woman who has taken part in BECTU activity, and we hope to welcome everyone back who has been to the conference in previous years.