What’s on in June? Listing of events and activities

The following is a listing of events taking place in the UK and overseas this month. For further information, please contact the organisers directly.

2 June – ‘Africa’s Future, Africa’s Challenge’ Book Launch, London

Africa's Future, Africa's Challenge: Early Childhood Care and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Book launch and discussion with Dr Marito Garcia at 11:45. ODI, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JD. Investing in early childhood - the best financial returns of all? Do policy makers understand the arguments? Dr Marito Garcia, lead economist for Africa in the Human Development Group of the World Bank, has brought together the arguments - amplified by case studies - for supporting early childhood initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa. He introduces his new book on this topic. Dr Hasina Ebrahim, and Professor Helen Penn, both familiar with early childhood provision in sub Saharan Africa, discuss the importance of the perspectives put forward in the book, but also ask who provides the early childhood education and who gets to use it? For more details and to register, please email Ms Eva Lloyd at the UEL on e.lloyd@uel.ac.uk

3 June - Business Link, ‘Employment law - the essentials’, London

A workshop giving an overview of the key elements within employment law for business owners. The format will be interactive and include case studies cover Recruitment and selection – how to stay within the law, Discrimination and family friendly issues, Absence management, Disciplinary and grievance procedures, Redundancy and dismissal and Health and safety, minimum wage and references. For information: contact events team on 0845 60 23 709.

4 June – ‘Nigeria - a country on the rise’, LCCI, London

Business between Britain and Nigeria continues to grow. In 2007, total exports to Nigeria increased by 22% and passed the £1 billion milestone for the first time. This seminar presents companies with an excellent opportunity to update their knowledge of the Nigerian market, the opportunities and the current business climate. This event offers delegates the opportunity to listen to speakers with in-depth knowledge and experience of Nigeria, meet key contacts who can help you maximize your business in the market and network with contacts already doing business in Nigeria. Click here to receive a programme and a registration form.

4 June – ‘Managing the Risks of International Trade’, LCCI, London

This event will outline the main elements of risk that a company should consider when planning its import/export strategy. The aim of this seminar is to support your business overseas by providing key information through a panel of experts that work everyday with companies trading in foreign markets. The seminar includes: How to assess and manage country risk, choose reliable business partners overseas, protect your business from foreign exchange risk and manage your finance when importing/exporting. Click here to download the programme and registration form.

7 June – International Comedy Summer Special, London

Upfront Comedy is proud to present an International Comedy Special featuring LA’s Roy Wood Jr from (Last Comic Standing and the Letterman Show), NY Kyle Grooms (P Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy), Canadian Marc Trinidad (After Hours) hosted by comedian turned Teletubbies (dipsy) John Simmit. +44 (0) 208 365 5450. Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tottenham £12/£8 conc. 8.00pm - 10.30pm (16+)

8 June – “Simply South African”, London

The “Mineseeker Foundation” and “ The Sole of Africa” in partnership with Southern Fire Productions Ltd offers you a once in a lifetime opportunity to share in participating in this mainly acoustic event with the likes of Arno Carstens, Sitter, Nibs van der Spuy, Guy Buttery, Letcher, Farryl Purkiss and Free Sate Prophets. This year's much anticipated “Simply South African” event takes place at the renowned Clapham Grand on Sunday, 8 June 2008. A perfect venue for bringing South Africans in the UK together to enjoy some of SA’s best. The venue has a superb sound and lighting system, large stage and a capacity of 1000 for this event. www.southernfirefestival.com

10-12 June - "Understanding Labor Market Dynamics in Africa", Accra, Ghana

Compensation and human resources professionals are invited to attend the event focused on managing HR issues in Africa. The conference agenda includes a keynote address by the African Development Bank Private Sector Division, plus case studies and roundtable discussions about the challenges of human resources management in Africa. Participants are expected from many leading companies, including consumer products, banking, oil and gas, telecom and technology companies, along with representatives from leading international public sector. For more information about the conference, or to register, contact Birches Group in New York (+1-212-972-6970) or visit www.birchesgroup.com.

12 June - Business Link ‘We mean Business’ event, London

Business Link in London are organising a sequel to help the Capital's female entrepreneurs feel empowered to grow and develop their business. The night will feature inspirational speaker Liz Jackson who will tell her extraordinary story of how she grew her business 'Great Guns' to turnover more than £2.5 million today. There will be informative workshops on popular business topics running throughout the evening, delivered by specialist Business Link in London advisers. Contact: 0845 6000 787.

14 June – Ghana Business & Investment Exhibition, London

The Ghana Business and Investment Exhibition is the first to take place in London organised by the GBSN in association with key international organisations. The main event will consist of plenary sessions, private one to one meetings, Exhibition and a networking session. GBIE 2008 will host a variety of businesses that are based within or have affiliates with Ghana, exhibiting their company, its services and opportunities available. Please visit www.thegbsn.com for more information or to register online.

14 June – Patti Boulaye’s Motown Rock, Surrey

After working for the last 6 years on her charity Support for Africa that has successfully raised funds to build four clinics in Africa, International singer Patti Boulaye has just announced a new high energy show. ‘Motown Rock’ will see her joined on stage with top rock musicians ‘The Good Old Boys’. Patti says of her collaboration with the established rock band that consists of Nick Simpler (Deep Purple) Simon Bishop (Renaissance, High Society, The Monks) Alan Barratt (Jo-Jo Gun) Peter Parks (Felius Andromeda, Fandango) Richard Hudson (The Strawbs, High Society, The Monks) “they are some of the most amazingly talented and experienced musicians that I’ve had the privilege to perform with”. 8 pm at the Lakeside Country Club for a fun packed evening of great dance music from the 60s and 70s. For tickets to this highly anticipated show at the Lakeside Country Club, Wharf Road, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 6PT please call the ticket office on +44 (0) 1252 836464, or visit www.lakesidecomplex.com

16-17 June – Ai Nigeria Infrastructure Investor Summit, Abuja, Nigeria

The Ai Nigeria Infrastructure Investor Summit is a forum to facilitate project implementation and match project developers and sponsors with investors. The 2007 Summit bought together hundreds of decision makers from Africa’s institutional investment community to engage project sponsors, consider specific investment projects and review the investment climate with government leaders and regulators. The 2008 Nigeria Summit promises to make its mark on the global infrastructure arena. http://www.africa-investor.com/event.asp?id=117#

21-22 June - EPEX 2008, London

EPEX 2008, the UK's only annual Exhibition, focused exclusively on Luxury Property and associated products and services, to be held at Earls Court & Olympia National Hall, in London, 21 - 22 June 2008. The event has now become firmly established in the luxury property industry calendar. Every visitor to EPEX 2008 has the chance to win a pair of Corporate Hospitality Tickets for Wimbledon Tennis Championships, value £1500, for Monday 23rd June, the day after EPEX finishes. The draw will be made at 2.00pm on Sunday 22nd June.

26 June – ACWAL’S Foundation Women’s Leadership Conference, London

In support of the UN Millennium Development Goal, the theme of the conference is “Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women”. An event to acknowledge women’s achievements in diverse fields of leadership and to explore a variety of issues related to women’s leadership roles and challenges. Contact: ab17@soas.ac.uk; or admin@acwal.org Telephone numbers: + 44 (0) 20 7898 4370 or +44 (0) 7985 463783. Also visit ACWAL’s website at www.acwal.org. The event is fully sponsored.

28-29 June – Out of Africa, London

Out of Africa is back with a summer season of events. This summer, an Out of Africa marquee will be featuring at Carnival de Cuba on 28th and 29th June in Southwark Park and at Shoreditch Festival on 16th August in Shoreditch Park. For both events, we have put together a programme featuring a range of African drumming and dance classes alongside a vibrant market selling and promoting Arts & Crafts, food, fashion and accessories from this diverse and exuberant continent. We are looking for stallholders, performers and volunteers for both events. Please get in touch with marie@hatchevents.com / 07518 313 141 for more information. For more information – www.outofafrica-london.com/ooanews.htm

28 - 29 June – Omar & Frank McComb + Band, London

In association with Aesthetic Sounds, everyone’s favourite London based singer returns to the Bernie Grant Arts Centre in a special June double bill with Chicago based soultry singer Frank McComb. Inspired by the sound of gospel and with a deep bass voice, Frank McComb has supported some of the biggest names of the modern jazz era. Given his first break by DJ Jazzy Jeff, his raw emotion and prolific keyboard skills at his live concerts, have earned him his rightful place on the touring circuit. If you missed Omar’s intimate performance in the café in April, make sure you don’t miss this special event! His hits modern classics like There’s Nothing Like This and Be Thankful, what a great way to kick start your summer, book your ticket now. +44 (0) 208 365 5450. £22.50 + £2.50 booking fee. Doors open at 7.30pm

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