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Tywald Visit – Social Event on 6th August

Owen — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:53:50 +0000

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.

BCS Pub Quiz 2009

Owen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:52:47 +0000

This year’s BCS Christmas Pub Quiz will be on Tuesday 8th December. With prizes for “General Knowledge” and for the “Geeky IT Questions”, this event has proven a great opportunity to practice “teambuilding”, test your knowledge, network with other BCS members and guests, and enjoy a few drinks. Complimentary light refreshments will be provided.

The Quiz will commence on Tuesday 8th December 2009 at 1900 at the Prospect Pub in Douglas (doors open and the light refreshments available from about 1815).

Please assemble your teams (maximum 4 persons per team) and kindly confirm attendance in advance by replying to publicity06-at-bcs.org.im

BCS Christmas Quiz 2008

Owen — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:12:20 +0000

Our next event is the BCS Christmas Quiz. We have had this for the last few years and it has proven to be a great success for our members. It’s a great opportunity to test your knowledge, network with other BCS members, have a few drinks and some nibbles (a buffet will be provided).

Come along, as part of your team of 4, or alone and we’ll form a team for you. The BCS Christmas Quiz will take place at the Prospect Pub in Douglas on Tuesday 2nd December 2008 at 18:00.

The event is also open to non-members but please contact Publicity to confirm you attendance.

Prizes generously donated by WiManx and Central Software