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Nigeria Digest

The Educational Trust does, from time to time, circulate to its members a review of current affairs in Nigeria. Titled Nigeria Digest it is researched and compiled by the Trust’s own Nigeria Correspondent and whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy of the information the Digest provides, the Trust cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. Any reliance placed on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

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Calendar of Events

From time to time the Trust organises various events to raise awareness of its purpose and to attract new members. These are usually of a social nature that provide opportunities to preserve old acquaintances or make new friends. Lunch meetings too, with an eminent guest speaker of particular relevance to Nigeria, are organised as appropriate.

Sussex Regional Meeting – Saturday 11th October 2008

CANCELLED

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstance, it has become necessary to cancel this function. The next Sussex Branch meeting will now be scheduled for Spring 2009 and programme details will be posted shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Scottish Regional Meeting – Saturday 18th October 2008

The next meeting of the Scottish Branch will be held at The Royal Over-Seas League, 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 3AB (telephone: 0131 225 1501) on Saturday October 18, 2008 commencing with coffee and biscuits at 10.30am.

The guest speaker will be Brigadier Charles Ritchie, CBE who is renowned as an excellent and entertaining raconteur. During a distinguished army career with the Royal Scots he visited many African countries and came to know several former Heads of State. Since retiring from the army Brigadier Ritchie has been active in Scottish life, being secretary of the New Club, a Royal Archer and is closely involved in the organisation of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The talk will be followed by a 3-course lunch with wine. The charge for attending this meeting, which is open to members and their guests as well as to those who are interested in becoming members, is £32.00 per person. For those who just wish to have coffee and hear the talk it is £8.00 per person.

If you would like to attend this meeting please complete the application form and return it together with your cheque made payable to The Britain-Nigeria Educational Trust direct to our organiser Mr Ian Kerry at The Beehive, Dolphinton EH46 7HH (telephone 01968 682239; e-mail Ian.Kerry@tiscali.co.uk)

 

The Britain-Nigeria Educational Trust respectively draws to your attention that the Trust cannot accept responsibility for any injury, loss or inconvenience to any person in consequence of his or her attendance at any meeting or event arranged by the Trust and that such persons do so at their own risk.