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LOOKING FOR: MG, YA Becky Bagnell is the founder of the Lindsay Literary Agency and has been in publishing for over 25 years. She worked as a commissioning editor at Macmillan before becoming a literary agent in 2008. Becky's clients have been published in multiple languages across the world and include the multi-award winning authors, Pamela Butchart, Sue Wallman, Sam Gayton, Larry Hayes and J. M. Joseph. Becky is currently looking for escapist middle grade stories that take the reader on a crazy adventure either real world or fantastical. The ideal story has strong characters, an emotional storyline with an ending that's hopeful but doesn't need to be totally resolved. Diverse fiction would be great and YA with a quirky love story - think Wes Anderson meets John Green. Becky would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Becky is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk [agent121@iaminprint.co.uk] to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 30 May 2024

Empowering women towards a path of heightened clarity, confidence, and unwavering belief in their vision and desired direction.

FRONT-LINE COMMUNICATION AFFECTS PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF EVERY COMPANY. This training is designed to help organize ideas and communicate clearly. As a result of this session, you will be able to be more concise and communicate with conviction. You will be more productive, increase performance satisfaction, and create a true dialogue with your audience. For professionals who must meet the needs of the public, these areas of development are the right thing. Improved communications means increased internal and external customer satisfaction. Attendees will be able to: * Write clearly, creating an greater public perception of expertise; * Be more efficient with written communication, reducing wasted time and adding to profitability; and * Craft concise, rapport-building written messages for internal and external customers, increasing productivity and forging a more pleasant workplace environment.     TOPICS * Benefits of using email * Purpose of E-mail * Steps to take before writing * Inflection in written messages * Effects of instant messaging and text messaging * Basic E-mail Plans * Subject Lines * Paragraph Structure * Details * Summary of Problem * Use of CC and BCC * TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS YELLING! * Proofreading   Online Format—Email Etiquette is a 90-minute interactive virtual class. REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS AND YOU WILL BE SENT ONLINE LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO THE CLASS DATE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you very much for the wonderful and informative session. The audience was totally engaged and interested in your presentation. I want to congratulate you on a job superbly done and for all the effort that went into making this a successful seminar. Janet Riesel, Chair – Career Planning & Professional Development SIGHuman Resources Association of New York

Bitesize Masterclass on AI - facilitated by Fiona Young, Leading Expert and Trainer.    Are you a total beginner to AI? Or maybe you've dabbled but found it all overwhelming...or underwhelming?  Then this bitesize masterclass on AI is for you!    We'll be covering AI fundamentals, what AI means for exec support roles, and practically how to use AI chatbots (like ChatGPT and Copilot) to shortcut admin drudgery.    You’ll come away from this session with the confidence and skills to start using AI in your workflow right away, making you more efficient and giving you time back to do more of the human work you love.    Note that this is NOT a passive webinar — we'll have demos, discussions and breakouts. You'll get a chance to practice using AI chatbots in the room for real world projects with other forward-thinking assistants like you.  Here's a detailed breakdown of session content: AI fundamentals  •    Defining AI, gen AI and other need to know terms  •    Key AI risks to be aware of  •    Exciting tools for assistants right now How AI will change the assistant role  •    Explore our feelings about AI right now  •    Some predictions on what AI means for the future of exec support  •    What you can do to win in the age of AI A practical guide to using ChatGPT and LLMs at work  •    How to use AI chatbots in your workflow  •    How to craft great prompts to optimise outputs  •    A chance to practice & workshop prompting in the room   Fiona Young is founder of Carve, a series of live digital courses for executive assistants to learn AI, create capacity and develop into a strategic assistant — carving out their career growth in the process. Before launching Carve, Fiona spent five years leading learning programs at Hive Learning, the b2b peer learning app. She previously ran Learning & Development for Blenheim Chalcot, one of the world’s most successful venture builders, overseeing group learning strategy and programs for 3,000 people across 25 ventures.  Fiona started her career as an executive assistant in entrepreneurial businesses. 

Beginner Irish Dance class Welcoming boys and girls aged 4+ to learn the fundamentals of Irish Dance in a fun and friendly environment

Get to the heart of what matters to you. This course will empower you to gain clarity, find meaning and motivate yourself to achieve the things you care about with energy and grit. You will learn practical tools you can use in your day-to-day life.

Python coding, interactive, instructor-led, hands-on, practical. From basics to working with professionals. Python Part Time. Python Coding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Python Beginners Evenings Course COURSE SUMMARY This Python Programming course has become essential to all professional who would like to do code using Python. Learn evenings, work while studying. Work and study Python Part Time. It is a Python beginners course and teaches Python coding from scratch to intermediate. Hands-on, practical. We code some real life examples in this course. Duration: 3 Evenings, once per week for 3 weeks 6pm-8pm, of which the first date only shows on the booking. Virtual Classroom: You could attend in our classroom, or attend online via virtual classroom, by select the appropriate ticket. Who Should Attend? This course is intended for beginner programmers who need to code in Python. Fast-paced, Quite intensive. Course Outline: Session 1: Basics * Python Data Types, Variables, * Operators and Expressions: Arithmetic operators; Relational operators; Assignment operator; Logical operators. * Decision Making: If statement; If - else statement; If- elif - else statement; Nested if - else; * Using Loops: The while, while-else; do-while and the for loop; Enhanced for loop; Jump statements: break, continue; Nesting loops. Session 2: Lists. Dictionaries, Json * Python Data Structures: Lists. Data Structures: 2-d Lists, Tuples. Dictionary, Nested Disctionary. Session 3: Built-in functions: * Python Date Functions. Random. Math Functions. String Functions. Python Regex. Session 4: Database: * Connect to a database, create Database, create a table, insert, delete, update records, query a database and display results. Drop database, drop table. Session 5: Files * Exception Handling in Python: Fundamentals of exception handling; Exception types; Using try and except. * Files, streams: Create, Open, Traverse and Read Files: Csv, txt and Json Files. * API: Connecting to API’s Session 6: M ethods, Classes and Objects * Creating and using Function, Working with parameters, Calling functions. * Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. Modules and Classes, Creating an Object; Using an Object; Adding Instance variables; Controlling accessibility; Naming conventions for class member.s FAQ Do I need Python on my Laptop? Ideally spoken yes, but if not possible, you could use our online platform. Can I pay by BACS? Yes, simply email us, a Python course consultant will contact you. training@pcworkshopslondon.co.uk or pcworkshopslondon@gmail.com Can I pay with PayPal? Yes, simply email us, a course consultant will contact you. training@pcworkshopslondon.co.uk or pcworkshopslondon@gmail.com Do I get an invoice? Yes, on request. Can I pay with a PO (Purchase Order Number)? Yes, simply email us, a Python course consultant will contact you. training@pcworkshopslondon.co.uk or pcworkshopslondon@gmail.com Do I get a certificate? Yes, a PCWorkshops Certificate Can I attend in classroom? Yes, on request, and it would incur an additional charge, depending on your location. We have offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Portmouth, Southend-on-Sea, Milton Keynes. Can beginners follow this course? Yes, this is a Python beginner friendly course. We offer Python courses with max 4 people, so we make sure each delegates fully understand the material covered Can I customise the course? Yes, all our Python courses are customisable. We can customise the dates, times, location. course outline. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REFUND POLICY No Refunds

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The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. Through a combination of tasting and theory you will explore the factors that impact the style and quality of wine and learn how to describe wines with confidence. Course Schedule: The 8 x 2-hour online sessions on -  What the course covers * Wine tasting: You will learn how to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) * Food and wine pairing: You will learn the principles of food and wine pairing * Wine service and storage: You will learn the correct way to store and serve wine and how to recognise common faults found in wine * Labelling: You will learn how to decode and understand wine labels * Factors influencing the style of wine: You will explore how environmental factors, grape-growing, vineyard and maturation options influence the style and quality of the wines made all over the world * Grape varieties: You'll learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international red and white grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as the styles of wines made with 22 regionally important grape varieties grown in 70 wine regions (GI's) around the world * Sparkling and Fortified wines: You will be taught how grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories. No prior wine knowledge is required however the course builds upon the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines [https://www.localwineschool.com/manchester/events/professional-courses/wset-courses/wset-course-level-1-online/] course. It is not essential to complete Level 1 to join the Level 2 course but if you are a complete begineer you may wish to consider this option. We recommend you read the course specification document HERE [https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/11718/wset_l2wines_specification_en_jun2022_issue11.pdf] for full details of the content, structure and assesment criteria. Any questions please get in touch [https://www.localwineschool.com/manchester/contact/]. Course delivery * The Level 2 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE interactive online lessons by one of our certified wine educators * This course includes 16 hours online tuition in 8 x 2hr sessions and we recommend a minimum of 12 hours additional study * Your tutor will give you a guided tasting of 12 wines on this course (for details of how to order the wines see below) * You will receive access to practice multiple-choice revision questions specific to this course - FREE OF CHARGE Please note a reliable broadband connection is essential for the completion of this online course as are basic computer skills. Examination To obtain the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Qualification, you will need to successfully pass the exam. The exam is made up of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 1 hour. A mark of 55% is required to pass the exam. The exam is taken online via a Remote Invigilation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DarWJz6dUbU] service giving you the flexibility to take the exam at a time and date of your choice. More details will be sent upon registration. Please ensure you read the information HERE [https://www.wsetglobal.com/wset-remote-invigilation-essential-guidance/?dm_i=5G5C,KRHB,4A50QU,2G285,1] if you wish to take the exam online.  Whats included * All WSET course materials posted to you at no extra charge including: Looking Behind the Label course manual, Study Guide, specification and SAT Tasting Card * LIVE virtual interactive sessions taught by a Local Wine School WSET Certified Tutor * Exclusive access to practice multiple choice questions provided FREE OF CHARGE * WSET exam fee  * Remote Invigilation service  * Internationally recognised WSET qualification, certificate and pin for those who pass the exam * VAT at 20%  (VAT receipt can be provided on request) Course Wines It is recommended that at least 12 wines are tasted as part of this course, although this is optional and the cost of wines is not included in the course fee above. Our wine experts have specially selected wines for this course designed to demonstrate specific learning outcomes. We have negotiated a discounted price only available to our online students. Details of how to order your case of wines will be provided when you book your place. The cost is approx £150 including VAT and delivery.  Wine preservation advice is give so that after each tasting exercise you can reseal and return to the wines over the coming days.   Special Educational Needs Please make the school aware if you have a condition which may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. Important dates Registration deadline: please book at least 5 days before the start of the course, to allow time to send materials and order the tasting wines.

Zumba fitness in Hammersmith & Barnes with club Azucar – Latin dance taught by native instructor Patricia Nunez from Brazil every Monday @ 6 pm @ Rivercourt Methodist church, king st, w6 9jt nearest tube station Ravenscourt park (1-minute walk)