Three cheers for author, Maria McCarthy, who gave the Brighton NUJ a truly inspirational speech on book publishing this October. Maria, who wrote A Girls’ Guide to Losing Her ‘L’ Plates (a very funny read, and recommended stocking filler for any learner driver), braved Brighton seaside hurricanes to speak at the Iron Duke, where she spilled the magic beans on the publishing industry.
What is the mysterious secret winking language authors must learn to win a publishing contract? Do agents really spontaneously combust in sunlight? Which way should authors turn at the reeking swamp, or should they brave the rotten bridge and proceed directly to the lair of Pantone Hair, the cover elf?
Maria revealed all these secrets and more, and also gave us a sneak preview of her new title out this year: A Girls’ Guide to Driving. For this insider knowledge, and for being a truly fascinating and funny guest, we thank her. Come back again any time, Maria, you will be most welcome!
21 November 2008
03 November 2008
We're still here!
Hello, and let me start out by saying how sorry I am that we've not posted on here for so long. I'm afraid we got all excited by our Web 2.0 presence (go on, be our FaceBook friend) and forgotten this humble blog for a few months now. Looking back to the previous entry, one thing occurs immediately: it certainly isn't summer any more.
Anyway, many thanks for those of you who attended our AGM at the Iron Duke, though whether the opportunity to re-elect the officers (which you did, and we are suitably honoured) or Maria McCarthy's excellent and engaging talk on getting your first book out there was the main draw I'll leave unmentioned. OK, it was her!
Incidentally for those of you who missed the event looking for tips let me know, as we have some edited highlights of the event, though in this Stalinist post-Brand/Ross era we do have to be careful. Not that there were any prank calls.
Our next meeting is the Christmas Party, so stay tuned for more news on that.
Anyway, many thanks for those of you who attended our AGM at the Iron Duke, though whether the opportunity to re-elect the officers (which you did, and we are suitably honoured) or Maria McCarthy's excellent and engaging talk on getting your first book out there was the main draw I'll leave unmentioned. OK, it was her!
Incidentally for those of you who missed the event looking for tips let me know, as we have some edited highlights of the event, though in this Stalinist post-Brand/Ross era we do have to be careful. Not that there were any prank calls.
Our next meeting is the Christmas Party, so stay tuned for more news on that.
16 July 2008
Party
Don't forget the summer party is tomorrow night (Thursday), 7.30pm on Hove Lawns by the Peace Statue. Drinks are sponsored by Tuaca and we'll also be providing food as well as non-tuaca booze, and of course non-alcoholic drink.
Call Rachael on 07939 258 172 if you get lost.
Call Rachael on 07939 258 172 if you get lost.
NUJ structure review update
To all NUJ councils, committees, branches and chapels,
The review of the NUJ’s structure has now entered a second phase.
A report summarising the suggested changes received so far was made available at this year’s ADM and has been posted online at http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=853
Before anyone starts drafting rule change motions for ADM 2009, members are being asked to have a look at these proposals – and then comment again, by September 5th.
A working group – comprised of members of the Development Committee – will then prepare further draft proposals which will, in their turn, be sent back to members, chapels, branches, councils and committees for further discussion and comment.
Putting back the next ADM until November 2009 has allowed more time for the consultation process than had originally been anticipated. Consequently, the timetable has been extended – and there will be further opportunities for comments.
§ Responses to First Draft: September 5th
§ Report to Development Committee: for 19th September meeting
§ Drafting proposals for Development Committee: For 28th November meeting
§ Next consultation period: Close by 1st February 2009
§ Review of responses: By end February 2009
§ Further consultation period: Close Friday 20th April 2009
§ Final proposals to NEC: Papers out May 1st for meeting 8th May 2009
§ Close of Motions: 17th July 2009
If you want to make additional proposals, please put the suggestion in the first sentence and then following it with brief reasons or explanation, as – like all ADM proposals – each change will have to be costed and assessed for practicality.
Again, comments and proposals do not have to come formally from “tabling bodies”, the branches, councils and committees which carry out the union’s business. Suggestions from individual members continue to be very welcome.
The working party members – Adam Christie, Tom Davies and Donnacha Delong – are also will to come to branch, chapel or other meetings to talk through the process and answer other questions.
A detailed paper discussion Virtual Branches and meetings is available on request. Also, we will endeavour to answer questions as quickly as we can.
Suggestions, comments and questions can be sent to structure@nuj.org.uk or by post to:
Structure Review
National Union of Journalists
Headland House
308-312 Gray’s Inn Road
London WC1A 8DP
Yours sincerely,
Adam Christie
for the Development Committee working group.
The review of the NUJ’s structure has now entered a second phase.
A report summarising the suggested changes received so far was made available at this year’s ADM and has been posted online at http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=853
Before anyone starts drafting rule change motions for ADM 2009, members are being asked to have a look at these proposals – and then comment again, by September 5th.
A working group – comprised of members of the Development Committee – will then prepare further draft proposals which will, in their turn, be sent back to members, chapels, branches, councils and committees for further discussion and comment.
Putting back the next ADM until November 2009 has allowed more time for the consultation process than had originally been anticipated. Consequently, the timetable has been extended – and there will be further opportunities for comments.
§ Responses to First Draft: September 5th
§ Report to Development Committee: for 19th September meeting
§ Drafting proposals for Development Committee: For 28th November meeting
§ Next consultation period: Close by 1st February 2009
§ Review of responses: By end February 2009
§ Further consultation period: Close Friday 20th April 2009
§ Final proposals to NEC: Papers out May 1st for meeting 8th May 2009
§ Close of Motions: 17th July 2009
If you want to make additional proposals, please put the suggestion in the first sentence and then following it with brief reasons or explanation, as – like all ADM proposals – each change will have to be costed and assessed for practicality.
Again, comments and proposals do not have to come formally from “tabling bodies”, the branches, councils and committees which carry out the union’s business. Suggestions from individual members continue to be very welcome.
The working party members – Adam Christie, Tom Davies and Donnacha Delong – are also will to come to branch, chapel or other meetings to talk through the process and answer other questions.
A detailed paper discussion Virtual Branches and meetings is available on request. Also, we will endeavour to answer questions as quickly as we can.
Suggestions, comments and questions can be sent to structure@nuj.org.uk or by post to:
Structure Review
National Union of Journalists
Headland House
308-312 Gray’s Inn Road
London WC1A 8DP
Yours sincerely,
Adam Christie
for the Development Committee working group.
03 July 2008
Union structure - your views wanted
Structuring the Future: Building our Democratic Strength is a report by the Union’s Development Committee looking at ways to structure the union in the future.
The report is based on comments received by members, committees and branches across the union and a second report based on further feedback will be produced in April 2009. There's a pdf report here http://www.nuj.org.uk/getfile.php?id=604 and email any comments to structure@nuj.org.uk.
The report is based on comments received by members, committees and branches across the union and a second report based on further feedback will be produced in April 2009. There's a pdf report here http://www.nuj.org.uk/getfile.php?id=604 and email any comments to structure@nuj.org.uk.
16 June 2008
Nick Davis meeting podcast
Our erratically timed meeting podcast number two – Nick Davies talking about his book Flat Earth News and answering our insightful questions - is finally available for download.
Click here to visit the page.
It should also be possible to subscribe via iTunes though to be honest I've yet to suss it out myself...
Click here to visit the page.
It should also be possible to subscribe via iTunes though to be honest I've yet to suss it out myself...
11 June 2008
BBC World Service offshore outsourcing
Email from the NUJ:
Many of you will know that we are currently campaigning at the BBC World Service to fight plans to offshore more than 50% of production effort overseas.
One of the BBC's strengths has been its ability to produce a world beating service from the UK, impartial, free from editorial interference, working in the regulatory framework of the UK rather than that of overseas governments. What is being planned in the World Service threatens to undermine the BBC's position abroad, and by association, in the UK.
We are meeting management of BBC World Service later this week as part of our negotiations and the local representatives would like the support of as many NUJ members as possible. They have put together a model letter, outlining some of their concerns and asking NUJ members to write letters of support. As well as passing on this letter please ask your members to pass on any messages of support to arjumwajid@aol.co.uk.
For more information on the campaign visit www.nuj.org.uk and click on the Save BBC World Service button.
Many of you will know that we are currently campaigning at the BBC World Service to fight plans to offshore more than 50% of production effort overseas.
One of the BBC's strengths has been its ability to produce a world beating service from the UK, impartial, free from editorial interference, working in the regulatory framework of the UK rather than that of overseas governments. What is being planned in the World Service threatens to undermine the BBC's position abroad, and by association, in the UK.
We are meeting management of BBC World Service later this week as part of our negotiations and the local representatives would like the support of as many NUJ members as possible. They have put together a model letter, outlining some of their concerns and asking NUJ members to write letters of support. As well as passing on this letter please ask your members to pass on any messages of support to arjumwajid@aol.co.uk.
For more information on the campaign visit www.nuj.org.uk and click on the Save BBC World Service button.
25 April 2008
NUJ ADM Report
It was an exciting conference this year, with two main issues in the spotlight; firstly the Drog (CK) agreement which goes to the root and branch of how agreements with employers are made as well as the touch photographers/journalists divide, and secondly the possibility of the Republic of Ireland rejoining the British Commonwealth. No, really.
Admittedly the latter isn’t significant in any serious sense, but was perhaps the best in a long line of “fun” debates stemming from London Central branch’s playful side. Well aware of the NUJ’s Anglo-Irish nature when submitting Motion 35, they knew exactly what kind of debate they were kicking off. I’ll leave it to your imagination, suffice to say that the motion was well on its way to being defeated until the proposing branch shot themselves further in the foot.
Fighting the podium for attention was the internal debate between London Freelance members but the words that drifted across the hall were “the meeting this was proposed wasn’t quorate anyway.” The motion and all others from the branch were rulled out of order automatically. A reason not to have meetings in the pub?
On a more serious note, Drogheda has been a subject of debate all year since the Drogheda Independent’s chapel made and agreement that effectively allowed reporters to carry cameras. Motions were put forward against agreements made without the approval of various bodies, but these were generally seen as impractical (many only meet once every 2 months, and negotiators do not need their hands tied).
Looking at it with my New Media Industrial Council (NMIC) hat, Drogheda is seen as a moving-with-the-times issue, and I think that resistance to this kind of practice puts the Union in a difficult position, effectively ruling out potential members who work in mixed environments. Since these are commonplace in the New Media world, I think the right result was reached, though there were some stirring remarks from the Photographers. One quote that stood out was “How would you feel if a Photographer was sent on a 2-day writing course and replaced you?”
Outside the motions, Alan Johnston taking the stage with Naim Toubassi, President of the Palestinian Journalist’s Syndicate that did so much to help secure his release was perhaps the highlight of the 4-day event. Naim’s obvious enthusiasm and sombre translator made a great comic pairing, but learning how Alan owes his freedom to Palestinian journalists and kept the will to live thanks to them and the NUJ’s campaign which he heard on the BBC world service was genuinely moving. It might even have affected Jeremy Dear.
At the other end of the scale, the revue was written by some of the finest names in Journalism. Not that it showed. Still, Peep Show makes you laugh and cringe at the same time and that’s on its 4th series; you can’t argue with tradition.
Oh, and one more thing: The General Secretary’s opening speech was 40 minutes long. I know because I won the sweepstake!
Adam
Admittedly the latter isn’t significant in any serious sense, but was perhaps the best in a long line of “fun” debates stemming from London Central branch’s playful side. Well aware of the NUJ’s Anglo-Irish nature when submitting Motion 35, they knew exactly what kind of debate they were kicking off. I’ll leave it to your imagination, suffice to say that the motion was well on its way to being defeated until the proposing branch shot themselves further in the foot.
Fighting the podium for attention was the internal debate between London Freelance members but the words that drifted across the hall were “the meeting this was proposed wasn’t quorate anyway.” The motion and all others from the branch were rulled out of order automatically. A reason not to have meetings in the pub?
On a more serious note, Drogheda has been a subject of debate all year since the Drogheda Independent’s chapel made and agreement that effectively allowed reporters to carry cameras. Motions were put forward against agreements made without the approval of various bodies, but these were generally seen as impractical (many only meet once every 2 months, and negotiators do not need their hands tied).
Looking at it with my New Media Industrial Council (NMIC) hat, Drogheda is seen as a moving-with-the-times issue, and I think that resistance to this kind of practice puts the Union in a difficult position, effectively ruling out potential members who work in mixed environments. Since these are commonplace in the New Media world, I think the right result was reached, though there were some stirring remarks from the Photographers. One quote that stood out was “How would you feel if a Photographer was sent on a 2-day writing course and replaced you?”
Outside the motions, Alan Johnston taking the stage with Naim Toubassi, President of the Palestinian Journalist’s Syndicate that did so much to help secure his release was perhaps the highlight of the 4-day event. Naim’s obvious enthusiasm and sombre translator made a great comic pairing, but learning how Alan owes his freedom to Palestinian journalists and kept the will to live thanks to them and the NUJ’s campaign which he heard on the BBC world service was genuinely moving. It might even have affected Jeremy Dear.
At the other end of the scale, the revue was written by some of the finest names in Journalism. Not that it showed. Still, Peep Show makes you laugh and cringe at the same time and that’s on its 4th series; you can’t argue with tradition.
Oh, and one more thing: The General Secretary’s opening speech was 40 minutes long. I know because I won the sweepstake!
Adam
22 April 2008
From the NUJ active newsletter
Are you covering the Beijing Olympics?
Amnesty International is running a training workshop on Thursday 8 May 10am to 12.30pm designed for UK-based journalists interested in updating their knowledge on China. Experts will provide an overview of the situation in China, with workshops addressing journalists’ rights and responsibilities. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will also brief on their guidance to journalists. We have 50 tickets to this free event, first come first served, contact campaigns@nuj.org.uk to secure yours.
Amnesty International is running a training workshop on Thursday 8 May 10am to 12.30pm designed for UK-based journalists interested in updating their knowledge on China. Experts will provide an overview of the situation in China, with workshops addressing journalists’ rights and responsibilities. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will also brief on their guidance to journalists. We have 50 tickets to this free event, first come first served, contact campaigns@nuj.org.uk to secure yours.
20 April 2008
Free freelance listing
Did you get this? I'll put it up anyway
The all-new NUJ Freelance Directory is almost ready to launch upon the world. Full entries are *free* to freelance NUJ members, including up to three sample photos and an extended text describing yourself, with design - I just pasted in a sample article, with an extra photo in it, and was surprised how nicely it came out.
It's easy to give yourself an entry in the new Freelance Directory. And it works - see below.
1) Go to the 'temporary' address www.nuj-rechord.co.uk
2) Check whether you already have an entry - click "Search the Directory" in the menu, and put your name, in quotes, in the last search field, and click "Search". * If you see yourself, then click "Help" in the menu and go to the instructions on "Updating your entry from the old directory" (If you have already updated it, thank you!) * If you don't, then click "Register as a new member" in the menu, then:
3) Fill in your basic details, and give yourself a password. It is important to get your membership number right. The directory wants the version printed on your (white) Membership Card. The one on press cards may have too many or too few zeros at the start. The new Directory does not show your email address to anyone -instead, people can send you messages by typing into a box in the Directory. So if you get (more) spam, it's nothing to do with the directory. Feel confident to use your main email address.
4) You will get an email from the Directory. Click the link in the email, which it takes you to a page where you enter your skills and specialist subjects. Then you go on to add an extended description/plug and three sample photos, if you want. The reason for this rigmarole is to make sure that you are you and that the email you typed actually works.
5) On May Day we will throw the switch so that everyone visiting www.freelancedirectory.org comes to the new Directory.
Mike Holderness PS: Those members who do not regard "geek" as an insult, in particular, may notice a few remaining odd behaviours. That's why we've given members several weeks to prod and pummel the directory before unleashing it on editors and the world.
The all-new NUJ Freelance Directory is almost ready to launch upon the world. Full entries are *free* to freelance NUJ members, including up to three sample photos and an extended text describing yourself, with design - I just pasted in a sample article, with an extra photo in it, and was surprised how nicely it came out.
It's easy to give yourself an entry in the new Freelance Directory. And it works - see below.
1) Go to the 'temporary' address www.nuj-rechord.co.uk
2) Check whether you already have an entry - click "Search the Directory" in the menu, and put your name, in quotes, in the last search field, and click "Search". * If you see yourself, then click "Help" in the menu and go to the instructions on "Updating your entry from the old directory" (If you have already updated it, thank you!) * If you don't, then click "Register as a new member" in the menu, then:
3) Fill in your basic details, and give yourself a password. It is important to get your membership number right. The directory wants the version printed on your (white) Membership Card. The one on press cards may have too many or too few zeros at the start. The new Directory does not show your email address to anyone -instead, people can send you messages by typing into a box in the Directory. So if you get (more) spam, it's nothing to do with the directory. Feel confident to use your main email address.
4) You will get an email from the Directory. Click the link in the email, which it takes you to a page where you enter your skills and specialist subjects. Then you go on to add an extended description/plug and three sample photos, if you want. The reason for this rigmarole is to make sure that you are you and that the email you typed actually works.
5) On May Day we will throw the switch so that everyone visiting www.freelancedirectory.org comes to the new Directory.
Mike Holderness PS: Those members who do not regard "geek" as an insult, in particular, may notice a few remaining odd behaviours. That's why we've given members several weeks to prod and pummel the directory before unleashing it on editors and the world.
15 April 2008
NUJ jobs up for grabs
The NUJ is looking for a new Deputy General Secretary and an Irish Organiser.
The DGS post is subject to election/re-election by ballot of the NUJ membership every five years. To be shortlisted to stand in the election, you must be a member of the union with five years continuous membership and your contributions must be paid under Rule. A short-listed candidate must have trade union experience as a full time official and/or lay officer for a minimum of three years. Closing date for receipt of applications is 15 May 2008.
The NUJ also has a vacancy for an Irish Organiser to assist with all union activity in the island of Ireland. Completed application forms must be returned by 2 May 2000.
Further information on the posts as well as the terms and conditions of employment and application forms can be obtained from the Administration Department, NUJ, Headland House, 308 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP; email personnel@nuj.org.uk; telephone 020 7843 3700.
The DGS post is subject to election/re-election by ballot of the NUJ membership every five years. To be shortlisted to stand in the election, you must be a member of the union with five years continuous membership and your contributions must be paid under Rule. A short-listed candidate must have trade union experience as a full time official and/or lay officer for a minimum of three years. Closing date for receipt of applications is 15 May 2008.
The NUJ also has a vacancy for an Irish Organiser to assist with all union activity in the island of Ireland. Completed application forms must be returned by 2 May 2000.
Further information on the posts as well as the terms and conditions of employment and application forms can be obtained from the Administration Department, NUJ, Headland House, 308 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP; email personnel@nuj.org.uk; telephone 020 7843 3700.
04 April 2008
Live from Belfast
Just a reminder that Sue and I are here at the ADM representing the branch, so if there's anything you want to say about any of the motions after about No 30 you're too late for that) then let us know (email, text) and we'll pass it on to a roomful of keen-eyed journalist delegates. We're both checking our mail etc. and not in any way nervous about talking to such a large audience. Oh no. ;)
31 March 2008
The Journalist online: download your copy
The NUJ magazine Journalist has gone online with its April 2008 issue, downloadable in pdf or html formats, as the whole magazine or as separate articles. As a one-off experiment, this issue is not being printed or mailed to members. The idea is to save on the cost of printing and posting, and to see how members would like to receive their journal.
The main feature is an interview with union member Nick Davies - "the man who rocked the boat" - whose book Flat Earth News makes the claim that what we do now is really "churnalism". All that most journalists can do with the work pressures on them is to continually recycle unchecked stories, he says. It's a betrayal of real journalism - and the NUJ agrees. There's an audio clip of Nick Davies talking to Journalist editor Tim Gopsill about why he wrote the book.
Click on the title to view the Journalist.
The union is asking for feedback on this experiment. Email your views to journalist@nuj.org.uk
The main feature is an interview with union member Nick Davies - "the man who rocked the boat" - whose book Flat Earth News makes the claim that what we do now is really "churnalism". All that most journalists can do with the work pressures on them is to continually recycle unchecked stories, he says. It's a betrayal of real journalism - and the NUJ agrees. There's an audio clip of Nick Davies talking to Journalist editor Tim Gopsill about why he wrote the book.
Click on the title to view the Journalist.
The union is asking for feedback on this experiment. Email your views to journalist@nuj.org.uk
28 March 2008
Meeting Minutes - Brighton NUJ 26th March 2008
Brighton NUJ Meeting Minutes – 26th March 2008
For those of you who didn’t brave the rain for the meeting, and stayed in to watch the England Match, this is what you missed:
1. A vote was passed to pass membership applications for Nicola Kim Davies and John Senior, and welcome them into the NUJ.
2. Meeting venues were discussed, and the Cornerstone near Palmeira Square was considered as a possible venue, as was the Nelson pub. Any ideas are welcome.
3. Possible subjects to bring up at the ADM were discussed, and it was agreed that a potential agreement of ‘NUJ photographers not writing, and NUJ writers not photographing’ would be raised if possible.
4. Pay issues at the Argus were discussed, with regards to the recent 3% pay offer. Argus rep Tim feels the offer should be inline with inflation at 4.1%, but isn’t sure how effective it would be for the NUJ to push for a higher offer in this instance.
5. Maria Macarthy, non-fiction writer, was discussed as a possible speaker for a future meeting, and it was agreed she should be contacted.
For those of you who didn’t brave the rain for the meeting, and stayed in to watch the England Match, this is what you missed:
1. A vote was passed to pass membership applications for Nicola Kim Davies and John Senior, and welcome them into the NUJ.
2. Meeting venues were discussed, and the Cornerstone near Palmeira Square was considered as a possible venue, as was the Nelson pub. Any ideas are welcome.
3. Possible subjects to bring up at the ADM were discussed, and it was agreed that a potential agreement of ‘NUJ photographers not writing, and NUJ writers not photographing’ would be raised if possible.
4. Pay issues at the Argus were discussed, with regards to the recent 3% pay offer. Argus rep Tim feels the offer should be inline with inflation at 4.1%, but isn’t sure how effective it would be for the NUJ to push for a higher offer in this instance.
5. Maria Macarthy, non-fiction writer, was discussed as a possible speaker for a future meeting, and it was agreed she should be contacted.
22 February 2008
New mental health reporting guidelines
The NUJ has welcomed the launch of a new handbook which aims to help journalists report on mental health issues. Download a copy here.
NUJ Black Members Conference
Is there a glass ceiling for Black journalists? is the title for this year's Black Members conference being held on 8 March at NUJ HQ, Headland House, 308 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP. Registration is at 10.30am and lunch and refreshments will be provided. This is an opportunity to meet other NUJ Black members and to influence the work of the NUJ Black Members Council. For more information contact lenac@nuj.org.uk
NUJ publishes Annual Report
The NUJ 2007 Annual Report is now available. It includes reports from all sections of the union on their activities in 2007/8 as well as breakdowns of the unions finances. Go to nuj.org.uk to find this and the new rule book from the rule-changing ADM in 2007. The results of recent elections to the National Executive for 2008 to 2009 are also available.
17 February 2008
Journalist Network & meet up
Nicci Talbot has organised what she hopes is a regular event for freelance journalists and writers located in Hastings.
The first meet is 6pm Thursday March 6th at Walkers - the bar next door to the Creative Media Centre - in Robertson Street.
Walkers have a special offer on cocktails between 5pm and 7pm - 2 for 1 - so you will have to introduce yourself to at least one person to get the discount!
Contact Nicci via her website http://www.niccitalbot.com
The first meet is 6pm Thursday March 6th at Walkers - the bar next door to the Creative Media Centre - in Robertson Street.
Walkers have a special offer on cocktails between 5pm and 7pm - 2 for 1 - so you will have to introduce yourself to at least one person to get the discount!
Contact Nicci via her website http://www.niccitalbot.com
06 February 2008
One for your diary, ladies
International Women's Day celebrations.
Wednesday 12 March
Winter Gardens, Eastbourne
The TUC Women's Committee are holding a rally to highlight the campaign for women's equal rights at work, home and in civil society. For more information contact lenac@nuj.org.uk
Wednesday 12 March
Winter Gardens, Eastbourne
The TUC Women's Committee are holding a rally to highlight the campaign for women's equal rights at work, home and in civil society. For more information contact lenac@nuj.org.uk
05 February 2008
And another for those "in town"
Announcing a new meeting for The London Reporters and Journalists Meetup Group!
What: The London Reporters and Journalists' MeetUp
When: Tuesday, February 26, 7:15 PM
Where: Click the link below to find out!
Meeting Description: Meet journalists, editors, freelancers and writers from London and South East to network, get advice, and make new friends. This is a friendly group with a wide variety of members offering great networking opportunities, as its regular attendees will know!
NB. Many thanks to everyone who came along to the January meeting and making me feel welcome - being a newbie myself. It was really nice to meet such an interesting collection of people, long may it continue! - Anya
Learn more here:
http://journo.meetup.com/63/calendar/7235463/
What: The London Reporters and Journalists' MeetUp
When: Tuesday, February 26, 7:15 PM
Where: Click the link below to find out!
Meeting Description: Meet journalists, editors, freelancers and writers from London and South East to network, get advice, and make new friends. This is a friendly group with a wide variety of members offering great networking opportunities, as its regular attendees will know!
NB. Many thanks to everyone who came along to the January meeting and making me feel welcome - being a newbie myself. It was really nice to meet such an interesting collection of people, long may it continue! - Anya
Learn more here:
http://journo.meetup.com/63
In London next week?
Women in Publishing Event - Working in Magazine Publishing
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
What could be more glamorous than working in magazines?
Probably quite a lot of things, as you'll find out at our February meeting,
where two speakers will give us the lowdown on a world that is light years
away from Ugly Betty but in its own way quite addictive.
First, Rachel Roberts, popular culture journalist and broadcaster, will talk
to us about her experience on publications ranging from Grazia, First and
Closer to Now and Spirit & Destiny.
Sophie Wybrew-Bond, our second speaker, is the Projects Director across
women's media for Emap and acting MD of Heat magazine. She has worked on
consumer magazines for the past 10 years, initially as head of marketing for
men's lifestyle and music titles in the Emap stable. She worked on the
relaunch of Heat (which changed from a men's to a women's title in 2000) and
was launch publisher of Close, remaining in that role for five years. She
recently launched First magazine.
Meeting details
Time: 6.30 for 7 p.m
Venue: University Women's Club,
2 Audley Square, London W1
Nearest Tube: Green Park, Marble Arch
Admission: members free, guests £4.50 (no booking required)
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
What could be more glamorous than working in magazines?
Probably quite a lot of things, as you'll find out at our February meeting,
where two speakers will give us the lowdown on a world that is light years
away from Ugly Betty but in its own way quite addictive.
First, Rachel Roberts, popular culture journalist and broadcaster, will talk
to us about her experience on publications ranging from Grazia, First and
Closer to Now and Spirit & Destiny.
Sophie Wybrew-Bond, our second speaker, is the Projects Director across
women's media for Emap and acting MD of Heat magazine. She has worked on
consumer magazines for the past 10 years, initially as head of marketing for
men's lifestyle and music titles in the Emap stable. She worked on the
relaunch of Heat (which changed from a men's to a women's title in 2000) and
was launch publisher of Close, remaining in that role for five years. She
recently launched First magazine.
Meeting details
Time: 6.30 for 7 p.m
Venue: University Women's Club,
2 Audley Square, London W1
Nearest Tube: Green Park, Marble Arch
Admission: members free, guests £4.50 (no booking required)
27 January 2008
Your dough
Hot news here from the banks of the Dnipro in coldest Kyiv where the branch bank statements are still turning up thanks to my mum.
Anyway, the branch has 2,911 quid plus 46 pence in the account. Same as last month actually, so it's not really hot news.
But bear in mind that you probably drank 300 pounds of this at the Christmas do.
Anyway, the branch has 2,911 quid plus 46 pence in the account. Same as last month actually, so it's not really hot news.
But bear in mind that you probably drank 300 pounds of this at the Christmas do.
25 January 2008
What union learn courses are there for Union Learning Reps in Sussex & Surrey?
Union Learning Reps Courses 2008
Union Learning Reps courses
Union Learning Reps Introductory course - 5 days - 5 x Wed 23 Jan to 27 Feb 2008
Union Learning Reps Introductory course - 5 days - 5 x Thurs 24 Apr to 22 May 2008
Union Learning Reps Introductory course - 5 days - in 2 blocks 24-26 Sept, 6-7 Oct 2008
Short ULR ‘Award’ Courses
ULR Module Climbing Frame for ULRs - PILOT NEW! 2 days - 29 – 30 Jan 2008
ULR Module Negotiating with Employers - NEW! 3 days Wed 5, 12, & 19 Mar 2008
ULR Module Information Advice & Guidance - 3 days 26 - 28 Mar 2008
ULR Module Skills for Life - 3 days 2 - 4 Apr 2008
ULR Module Working with Providers - NEW! 3 days Thurs 5, 12 & 19 Jun 2008
ULR Module Information Advice & Guidance - 3 days Thurs 26 Jun, 3 & 10 Jul 2008
ULR Module Skills for Life - 3 days 3 days 16 - 18 July 2008 and 3 days 5 - 7 Nov 2008
ULR Module Information Advice & Guidance - 3 days 17 - 19 Nov 2008
ULR Module Working with Employers - 3 days 8 – 10 Dec 2008)
Where are these courses taking place?
At the moment just at:
unionlearn, Sussex Downs College, Denton Island Campus, NEWHAVEN BN9 9BN, and in Bognor Regis.
We need access to rooms in the Crawley/Gatwick and Bexhill/Hastings areas, as well as those we have already (subject to minimum numbers & availability) this would be using free rooms that perhaps a Rep could negotiate for us, at their workplace or an employer’s premises. Please contact us to discuss what you can offer or with your requirements. Don’t’ forget - if you have 14 Reps to train – we can come to you!
Union Learning Reps Events 2008
These are informal gatherings to get informed, exchange ideas and most importantly exchange contact details.
Union Learning Reps Networking Event - Wednesday 30th Jan 2008, 4.45pm to 6.30pm
There will be tea/coffee and light refreshments available.
Please contact us prior to attending – otherwise we will not be able to cater for you.
Where is this event taking place?
unionlearn, Sussex Downs College, Denton Island Campus, NEWHAVEN BN9 9BN.
Please contact us to discuss what you can offer or with any requirements. Don’t’ forget - if you have enough Reps to hold an event – we can come to you!
Require more info? – then contact:
John Nothard - the unionlearn course coordinator, at the above address
Tel:(01273) 511409 [24hr Voicemail]
Fax: (01273) 511401
Alternatively e-mail either:
john.nothard@sussexdowns.ac.uk or martin.porritt@sussexdowns.ac.uk
Union Learning Reps courses
Union Learning Reps Introductory course - 5 days - 5 x Wed 23 Jan to 27 Feb 2008
Union Learning Reps Introductory course - 5 days - 5 x Thurs 24 Apr to 22 May 2008
Union Learning Reps Introductory course - 5 days - in 2 blocks 24-26 Sept, 6-7 Oct 2008
Short ULR ‘Award’ Courses
ULR Module Climbing Frame for ULRs - PILOT NEW! 2 days - 29 – 30 Jan 2008
ULR Module Negotiating with Employers - NEW! 3 days Wed 5, 12, & 19 Mar 2008
ULR Module Information Advice & Guidance - 3 days 26 - 28 Mar 2008
ULR Module Skills for Life - 3 days 2 - 4 Apr 2008
ULR Module Working with Providers - NEW! 3 days Thurs 5, 12 & 19 Jun 2008
ULR Module Information Advice & Guidance - 3 days Thurs 26 Jun, 3 & 10 Jul 2008
ULR Module Skills for Life - 3 days 3 days 16 - 18 July 2008 and 3 days 5 - 7 Nov 2008
ULR Module Information Advice & Guidance - 3 days 17 - 19 Nov 2008
ULR Module Working with Employers - 3 days 8 – 10 Dec 2008)
Where are these courses taking place?
At the moment just at:
unionlearn, Sussex Downs College, Denton Island Campus, NEWHAVEN BN9 9BN, and in Bognor Regis.
We need access to rooms in the Crawley/Gatwick and Bexhill/Hastings areas, as well as those we have already (subject to minimum numbers & availability) this would be using free rooms that perhaps a Rep could negotiate for us, at their workplace or an employer’s premises. Please contact us to discuss what you can offer or with your requirements. Don’t’ forget - if you have 14 Reps to train – we can come to you!
Union Learning Reps Events 2008
These are informal gatherings to get informed, exchange ideas and most importantly exchange contact details.
Union Learning Reps Networking Event - Wednesday 30th Jan 2008, 4.45pm to 6.30pm
There will be tea/coffee and light refreshments available.
Please contact us prior to attending – otherwise we will not be able to cater for you.
Where is this event taking place?
unionlearn, Sussex Downs College, Denton Island Campus, NEWHAVEN BN9 9BN.
Please contact us to discuss what you can offer or with any requirements. Don’t’ forget - if you have enough Reps to hold an event – we can come to you!
Require more info? – then contact:
John Nothard - the unionlearn course coordinator, at the above address
Tel:(01273) 511409 [24hr Voicemail]
Fax: (01273) 511401
Alternatively e-mail either:
john.nothard@sussexdowns.ac.uk or martin.porritt@sussexdowns.ac.uk
18 January 2008
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For all those interested in new media issues, or indeed with any internet knowledge at all, please bookmark the NUJ New Media blog. From now we (I'm now your South East rep on the NMIC) will be endeavouring to keep it up to date with interesting issues that (loosely) relate to journalism far more regularly, starting with yesterday's post that tells a story which began in our own fair city before spreading across the blogosphere.
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