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The Events Panel will continue to run virtual events The Careers Panel has spent the best part of the
(drinks, quizzes, walks and talks) for as long as year preparing for the launch of Professional
we need. Even when we can get back together in Horizons, a through-career support programme
person, “Virtual Third Thursday” and some other for serving military personnel; it ran its first ever
events will continue via Zoom; our first face to face virtual transition workshop for the Royal Signals in
after lockdown will be something to look forward September and is currently developing a mentor
to. Contact Michelle Gurney. training programme . Contact Steve Smith.
The Homelessness Panel has given technical help The Entrepreneurship Panel will continue with
during lockdown with remote working and security its Growth Tech events as soon as we can,
to a range of the digitally-excluded. Contact Jason and the launch of “Inspire Tech” will assist the
Scott-Taggart. three-quarters of tech entrepreneurs that need
assistance in achieving their personal strategic and
financial objectives. Contact Les Green.
The Arts Panel is planning its regular programme
of three IT4Arts workshops in 2021, with the
February workshop on the theme of Social Media; The Thames Valley Social Club will restart its
ongoing pro bono help and peer help services quarterly meetings at the iconic Leander Rowing
will continue to provide IT and digital support to Club in Henley as soon as possible. We had hoped
IT4Arts members. Contact Martin Black. to defy COVID-19 with our plans for a black-tie
Christmas dinner, but seek an amusing alternative.
Contact Michael Winslow.
The Ethical & Spiritual Development Panel seeks
to run a colloquium on AI Ethics (focusing on
healthcare) as soon as it sensibly can in 2021. The Pro Bono and Projects Panel is engaged in
Contact Nicholas Beale. several exciting projects which expect to reach
fruition in 2021, including a Digital Membership
Programme for St Paul’s Cathedral and the
The Charitable Operations Committee (“ChOps”) Wax Chandlers’ “Pollinating London Together”
expects to manage around £100k of grants during initiative. Contact Steve Smith.
the year. Contact Richard Pone.
The IT Accessibility Panel focuses on supporting
Justin Howard-Sneyd MW Special Educational Needs (SEN) students,
at the Wine Club
and is currently working with the Army Cadets
on enabling them to become more inclusive
for potential cadets with disabilities, and with
other charities using technology to improve
communication for young users with disabilities.
Contact Graham Hutchings.
Survey data indicates that Wine Club members
have consumed over a quarter of a million glasses
of wine during lockdown – that is collectively, not
each…
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