Time 1900 – 2130

1. Driving Directions for getting to BAWA Travelling from South Bristol. Leave the city heading North on the M32. Exit the M32 at junction 1 to join the A4174 towards Filton. Cross over 2 roundabouts, the 2nd roundabout crossing the A38, onto Southmead Road Go through 2 sets of traffic lights, the BAWA sports field will be on your right-hand side Turn right into the driveway at the far end of the field. From the East Exit the M4 at Junction 19 onto the M32. Exit the M32 at junction 1 to join the A4174 towards Filton. Cross over 2 roundabouts, the 2nd roundabout crossing the A38, onto Southmead Road Go through 2 sets of traffic lights, the BAWA sports field will be on your right-hand side Turn right into the driveway at the far end of the field. Avon Branch (Formerly South West Branch) From the West Exit the M4 at Junction 20 onto the M5 (South West). Take the next exit from the M5 at Junction 16 onto the A38 south, towards Bristol. After approximately 3 miles you will reach a roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Southmead Road. Go through 2 sets of traffic lights, the BAWA sports field will be on your right-hand side. Turn right into the driveway at the far end of the field. BAWA Centre 589 Southmead RdFilton, Bristol, BS34 7RG Date March 2nd2010 Time 1900 – 2130 Travelling on the M5 from the North or South Exit the M5 at Junction 16 onto the A38 south, towards Bristol. Afterapproximately 3 miles you will reach a roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Southmead Road. Go through 2 sets of traffic lights, the BAWA sports field will be on your right-hand side. Turn right into the driveway at the far end of the field. Reply slip. You can just turn up on the night but it will be helpful for us if you can please let us know you are coming. You can do this by email to . Denise Ramsay [denise@daramsay.freeserve.co.uk]or by copying and returning this slip to: Denise Ramsay, 52 High Street, Rode Village, Somerset, BA11 6PB. Your name and membership number if any: ...................................... .............................................................

2. Theme for the event Forthcoming events April 13th - Turning the recession into opportunity Philippe Rousseliere. Specialising in the application of quality principles to the control of management and operational processes in both manufacturing and administrative contexts, Philippe has earned a reputation for thinking outside the box on the issue of Quality and believes very much in audience participation at events such as these. May 4th - Risk and the art of war Nigel Heaton A qualified practitioner, with extensive practical field experience and often used by companies as an expert witness. Nigel will provide an enlightening and practical approach to risk management.  This session will be interactive. June 1st CR - is it just a load of hot air? Stephen Barthorpe Businesses are taking Corporate Responsibly more seriously than ever before. CR is not just a feel-good exercise but is of strategic and financial importance to every business. Stephen will provide some great insight into how businesses can benefit from a strategic approach to CR. Summer social event?? All ideas are welcome! March 2nd - Quality in SocietyGambia and Avon Fire Services in Partnership (GAFSIP), was the inspiration of our speaker for this evening ex-Avon Chief Fire Officer, Dave Hutchings, (no connection with our Chairperson) who witnessed a fatal road traffic collision when holidaying in The Gambia in 1991. GAFSIP sends equipment that Avon no longer uses to The Gambia and provides vital training to keep their fire and ambulance services running.The success of this long term working partnership is evident, not only in The Gambia Fire and Ambulance Service (GFAS), but also through the provision of humanitarian aid.