The Chamber

Do something different with your lunch hour. On Wednesday 21 May, Chamber Council member and renowned local artist, Terry Duffy will be giving free talks in the Walker Art Gallery at 1pm and 3pm about his exhibition ‘Standing Stones’.

Terry explains: “The title ‘Standing Stones’ is a metaphor for humanity. It expresses my long-term fascination with humankind’s legacy and the decisions made for good or evil by individuals, groups, societies and cultures.”

‘Standing Stones’ will features a very new and fascinating diptych ‘Somewhere between life and death we make decisions 2008′. This diptych further demonstrates Duffy’s fascination in experimenting in oils on sheer ‘hot pressed board’ which he rips away creating dynamic shapes that suggest the human form whilst retaining ambiguity.

‘Standing Stones’ will be the first of a series of exhibitions by Terry Duffy to be held at various venues in Liverpool during its year as European Capital of Culture.

‘Standing Stones’, by Liverpool-born international artist Terry Duffy, runs at the Walker Art Gallery Liverpool from 26 April to 8 June 2008.

Artists Talk: 21 May 2008 1pm & 3pm in the gallery and 1pm on 4th June. Limited places available, please call in to the Walker or call 0151 478 4199

Free exhibition brochure: To receive an exhibition brochure free of charge please email with your name and address to info@british-art.org.uk.

Further information: Please contact Clare Sheppeard at The British Art and Design Association London: info@british-art.org.uk.

Artists website: www.terryduffy.info

Walker Art Gallery website page: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/exhibitions/standingstones/

Thursday 12 June 2008, 9.00am – 1.00pm at The Racquet Club, Liverpool City Centre.

Introduction to the North West Business Network, the London Business Network and CompeteFor

The Northwest Business Network in collaboration with The Mersey Partnership and the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to a free seminar and workshop to learn about how your business can get involved in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and other public sector procurement opportunities.

London 2012 expects to have around 7,000 direct contracts which, together with its suppliers, will form supply chains of around 75,000 opportunities. The opportunities will be in sectors ranging from construction, engineering and manufacturing to creative, merchandising and retail.

CompeteFor is the chosen site of London 2012 for the publication of London 2012 related contract opportunities. It acts as a brokerage service between buyers throughout the London 2012 supply chain, and potential suppliers. Businesses of any size can use the CompeteFor brokerage service as a buyer or supplier of London 2012 goods and services.

This event is aimed at all private sector businesses in the Merseyside region and will be an introduction to the Northwest Business Network and CompeteFor. The event will give valuable information on how your company can compete for London 2012 business opportunities and other public sector contracts.

To register online for this event visit www.businesseventsfor2012.co.uk