Airport Control Tower, Ronaldsway Airport – Tour on 31st August

August 23rd, 2010

Our event for this month will be a visit to the Airport Control Tower, Ronaldsway Airport

The visit should last approximately 1 hour.

For safety reasons this event is limited to 20 people and preference will be given to BCS members. Therefore, book early.

As it is a standalone building airside, to get to it would mean requiring a security access and we will congregate at the entrance of the tower road, by the cargo buildings. For those unfamiliar with the area the following picture should assist.

Venue: Ronaldsway, Tuesday 31st August 2010. Assembly time 18:45 for an 19:00 start.

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Tywald Visit – Social Event on 6th August

August 4th, 2010

Our event for this month will be a visit to Tynwald, starting in the members room, the tour will include the sword of state, the Millennium tapestry, the House of Keys, Legislative Council, Tynwald Court and the select committees room with official presents from other countries (if time permits).

The technology overview will include the automated parliamentary transcription system (first in the world), the parliamentary electronic “blind” voting system (first in the world), the relationships between the legal processes / members / voters / website and new opportunities with new technology (leading and bleeding edge).

The visit should last until approximately  7pm.

For safety reasons this event is limited to 20 people and preference will be given to BCS members.

Those included in the visit should park their cars in the  nearby streets and walk the short distance to the  Main Entrance.

Venue: Tynwald, Friday 6th August 2010. Assembly time 17:30 for an 17:45 start.

Tags: house of keys, social, tynwald
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