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		<title>The Great British Home Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 09:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement Shows]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 Great British Home Show is nearly here! The event is sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements and will take place at Glow, in Bluewater, Kent from 31st May until 4th June. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for decorating one room, or renovating an entire house, this is the home show for you! The show [...]]]></description>
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<p>The <strong>2012 Great British Home Show</strong> is nearly here!  </p>
<p>The event is sponsored by <strong>Anglian Home Improvements</strong> and will take place at <a href="http://www.glowbluewater.co.uk/ " target="_blank">Glow</a>, in Bluewater, Kent from 31st May until 4th June.  </p>
<p>Whether you’re looking for <strong>inspiration</strong> for <strong>decorating</strong> one room, or <strong>renovating</strong> an entire house, this is the home show for you!   </p>
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<p>The show features ideas for every part of your home, from <strong>bed and bath</strong>, to <strong>food and gardens</strong> – and even features a <a href="http://www.gbhomeshow.co.uk/great-british-street-party" target="_blank"><strong>Diamond Jubilee</strong> Street Party!</a>     </p>
<p>Other highlights include the <strong>How-to Theatre</strong>.  The theatre runs for the duration of the show, and features various experts in both “<strong>Home</strong>” and “<strong>Garden</strong>” themes. <a href="http://www.gbhomeshow.co.uk/theatre-schedule" target="_blank">Take a look at the full theatre schedule</a>.    </p>
<p>Exhibitors at the show include:<br />
<strong>•	John Lewis<br />
•	The Federation of Master Builders (FMB)<br />
•	Anglian Home Improvements<br />
•	<a href="http://www.gbhomeshow.co.uk/exhibitor-list" target="_blank">And more!</a> </strong>    </p>
<p>Interested in exhibiting? <a href="http://www.gbhomeshow.co.uk/exhibitors" target="_blank">Find out more</a>.    </p>
<p><a href="http://www2.seetickets.com/gbhomeshow/price.asp?code=614022&#038;pgroup=1&#038;filler1=id1gbhomeshow&#038;filler2=multiid1gbhomeshow&#038;filler3=" target="_blank">Reserve your tickets!</a>   </p>
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		<title>Eco Workshop: Sustainable Heat &amp; Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 09:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[heat and energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The National Self Build and Renovation Centre will be hosting a 1-day workshop on Sustainable Heat and Energy on 26th May in Swindon. Whether you’re a builder looking to hone your skills, or a homeowner undertaking a reno or building project – this workshop is for you! The course features: • Industry experts • Seminars [...]]]></description>
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<p> The <strong>National Self Build and Renovation Centre</strong> will be hosting a 1-day workshop on <strong>Sustainable Heat and Energy</strong> on 26th May in Swindon. </p>
<p> Whether you’re a <strong>builder</strong> looking to <strong>hone your skills</strong>, or a <strong>homeowner</strong> undertaking a <a href="http://news.myhammer.co.uk/contests/07262-7262.html" target="_blank"><strong>reno</strong></a> or <strong>building</strong> project – this workshop is for you! </p>
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<p> The course features:<br />
<strong>•	Industry experts<br />
•	Seminars<br />
•	One-on-one question time<br />
•	<a href="http://www.buildstore.co.uk/mykindofhome/events/eco-workshops-2012/May-26-2012.html" target="_blank">And more!</a> </strong>   </p>
<p> <center>Attendance is free of charge. <a href="http://vcms.buildstore.co.uk:8000/BuildstoreOnline/EventDiary.aspx?fromdate=26/05/2012&#038;todate=27/05/2012" target="_blank">Find out more – and book your spot</a>! </center>  </p>
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		<title>Events: Chelsea Flower Show and Sustainability Live Expo</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Show]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week has plenty in store for everyone from gardeners and landscapers to builders and engineers. That&#8217;s right &#8211; it&#8217;s time for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Sustainability Live Expo! The annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show is once again upon us! From 22nd until 26th May, you can experience this must-see RHS event [...]]]></description>
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<p> This week has plenty in store for everyone from <strong>gardeners</strong> and <strong>landscapers</strong> to <strong>builders</strong> and <strong>engineers</strong>.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s right &#8211; it&#8217;s time for the <strong>RHS Chelsea Flower Show</strong> and the <strong>Sustainability Live Expo</strong>! </p>
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<p>The annual <strong>RHS Chelsea Flower Show</strong> is once again upon us! From 22nd until 26th May, you can experience this must-see <strong>RHS</strong> event at the <a href="http://www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/ " target="_blank">Royal Hospital Chelsea</a>.  </p>
<p>Show highlights include: </p>
<p>•<a href="http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Chelsea-Flower-Show/2012/The-Great-Pavilion " target="_blank"><strong>The Great Pavilion</strong></a><br />
•<a href="http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Chelsea-Flower-Show/2012/Gardens/Garden-directory " target="_blank"><strong>Gardens galore</strong></a><br />
•<a href="http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Chelsea-Flower-Show/2012/Featured-articles/Plant-of-the-Year" target="_blank"><strong>Plant of the Year</strong> </a>  </p>
<p><strong>Attention, Green Thumbs:</strong> <a href="http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Chelsea-Flower-Show/2012/Featured-articles/Chelsea-gives-designers-credibility" target="_blank">Find out how you can be part of the show</a>!  </p>
<p><center><a href="https://www.theticketfactory.com/rhs/online/" target="_blank">Visit the <strong>RHS</strong> page to book your tickets!</a> </center>  </p>
<p><center>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</center></p>
<p><a href="http://news.myhammer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/events_two.jpg" rel="lightbox[7392]"><img src="http://news.myhammer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/events_two-300x201.jpg" alt="" title="Sustainability Live! " width="300" height="205" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7410" /></a>
<p>The second event taking place on 22nd May is the <strong>Sustainability Live Expo</strong> in Birmingham.   </p>
<p>From 22nd until 24th May, you can find this all-in-one event happening at <a href="http://www.thenec.co.uk/" target="_blank">the NEC</a>.   </p>
<p>The <strong>Sustainability Expo</strong> includes: </p>
<p>•	<a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/Content/BEX/5/" target="_blank"><strong>BEX (The Brownfield Expo)</strong></a><br />
•	<a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/Content/SB/9/" target="_blank"><strong>SB Event (Sustainable Business)</strong></a><br />
•	<a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/Content/IWEX/7/ " target="_blank"><strong>IWEX (The Water and Effulent Exhibition)</strong></a><br />
•	<a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/Content/NEMEX/8/" target="_blank"><strong>NEMEX (The National Energy Management Exhibition)</strong></a>   </p>
<p>This year’s show features: </p>
<p>•	<a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/Content/2011-Exhibitor-Product-Launches " target="_blank"><strong>Product Launches</strong></a> (last year’s list)<br />
•	<a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/Content/National-Drilling-and-Tapping-Competition" target="_blank"><strong>National Drilling and Tapping Competition</strong></a><br />
•	<a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/Content/Awards " target="_blank"><strong>Environment and Energy Awards</strong> </a><br />
•	<a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/Content/Sustainability-i-live-i-2012-Seminar-Programme" target="_blank"><strong>Seminars</strong></a>   </p>
<p>Exhibitors include: </p>
<p><strong>•	Brownfield Briefing<br />
•	Science City Research Alliance<br />
•	Environment Times<br />
•	Automated Water &#038; Effluent Limited<br />
•	<a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/page.cfm/action=ExhibList/ListID=1/t=m/goSection=1" target="_blank">And more!</a></strong>    </p>
<p>Interested in exhibiting? <a href="http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/Content/Exhibiting-at-Sustainability-i-live-i-2012" target="_blank">Find out more</a>.  </p>
<p>The <strong>Sustainability Live Expo</strong> is also co-located with <a href="http://www.hevar.co.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>HEVAR</strong></a> (the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Exhibition. <a href="http://www.hevar.co.uk/exhibitor-list/" target="_blank">Take a look at the HEVAR exhibitors</a>.    </p>
<p><a href="http://www.onlineregistration.co.uk/cgi-bin/reg.pl?showdir=suslive/12&#038;formname=reg&#038;aspdata=0_0_0" target="_blank">Register your spot! </a>   </p>
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		<title>2012 Wellbeing at Work Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:18:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The HSL (Health and Safety Laboratory) will be hosting the 2012 Wellbeing at Work Conference on 21st – 23rd May at The Lowry in Salford (Manchester). While wellbeing at work is important no matter which field you work in, it is particularly relevant to those working in the often physically-demanding manual trades. This year’s theme [...]]]></description>
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<p>The <strong>HSL</strong> (Health and Safety Laboratory) will be hosting the <strong>2012 Wellbeing at Work Conference</strong> on 21st – 23rd May at <a href="http://www.thelowry.com/" target="_blank">The Lowry</a> in Salford (Manchester).  </p>
<p>While <strong>wellbeing at work is important</strong> no matter which field you work in, it is particularly relevant to those working in the often physically-demanding <strong>manual trades</strong>.  </p>
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<p>This year’s theme is: &#8220;<strong>Making the Case for Wellbeing</strong>&#8220;. Take a look at the <a href="http://www.hsl.gov.uk/health-and-safety-conferences/wellbeing-2nd-international-conference-2012/programme/programme-overview.aspx" target="_blank">full event programme</a> and <a href="http://www.hsl.gov.uk/health-and-safety-conferences/wellbeing-2nd-international-conference-2012/registration--exhibitors.aspx" target="_blank">register your spot</a>!  </p>
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		<title>Passivhaus Courses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Passivhaus (Passive House) is the way of the future! So, then, what exactly is it? &#8220;A Passivhaus is a building, for which thermal comfort can be achieved solely by post-heating or post-cooling of the fresh air mass, which is required to achieve sufficient indoor air quality conditions – without the need for additional recirculation of [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Passivhaus (Passive House) is the way of the future!</strong> </p>
<p>So, then, what exactly is it? </p>
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<p>&#8220;<a href="http://www.passivhaus.org.uk/standard.jsp?id=37" target="_blank"><em>A Passivhaus is a building, for which thermal comfort can be achieved solely by post-heating or post-cooling of the fresh air mass, which is required to achieve sufficient indoor air quality conditions – without the need for additional recirculation of air.</em></a>&#8221;  </p>
<p>There are several upcoming courses in Wimbish and Plymouth that can help you learn how to <strong>build a low-carbon, energy efficient home</strong>.  These courses are aimed at everyone from <strong>architects</strong>, to <strong>suppliers</strong>, <strong>builders</strong>, to <strong>planners</strong>.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.peterwarm.co.uk/train/" target="_blank">One course</a> runs over the period of 2 weeks (21st May – 15th June) and <a href="http://www.sustainablehomes.co.uk/passivhaus-training-2/" target="_blank">the other course</a> runs for one day, on 22nd May.     </p>
<p><a href="http://www.passivhaus.org.uk/index.jsp" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more about Passivhaus! </strong> </a>  </p>
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		<title>Renovators! Want to be on Telly and Win Cash?</title>
		<link>http://news.myhammer.co.uk/contests/07262-7262.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 08:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contests]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renovation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you planning an upcoming renovation project? Would you like to be featured on television and compete for cash? Lion Television has an upcoming property renovation series on Channel 4 – and you could be part of it! Whether large or small, your reno project could lead you to a prize of £5000! Sound interesting? [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><span style="font-size:120%;"><strong>Are you planning an upcoming renovation project? </span> </center></p>
<p><center><span style="font-size:120%;"><strong>Would you like to be featured on television and compete for cash?</strong> </span> </center> </p>
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<p><center>
<p>  <a href="http://www.liontv.com/Scotland/Home" target="_blank"><strong>Lion Television </a> has an upcoming <strong>property renovation </strong>series on <a href="http://www.channel4.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Channel 4</strong></a> – and you could be part of it!  </p>
<p>Whether large or small, your reno project could lead you to a prize of £5000! </p>
<p> <strong>Sound interesting? <br />Send an email to <span style="color:#E38217;"><em>renovation@liontv.co.uk</em></span> or call them on 0141 331 6051 <br />to find out how you could be part of &#8220;<a href="http://www.channel4.com/programmes/take-part/articles/beat-my-build" target="_blank">Beat My Build</a>&#8220;! </strong>  </p>
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<p><strong><span style="color:#E38217;">Need a tradesman?</span></strong> From hanging shelves to gardening, TV repair to complete bathroom refits – <br />MyHammer tradesmen and women can do it all! <a href="http://directory.myhammer.co.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>Find the perfect handyman for your job now!</strong> </a> </p>
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		<title>Upcoming Homebuilding Events</title>
		<link>http://news.myhammer.co.uk/home-improvement-shows/07288-7288.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement Shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seminars, Courses & Workshops]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re a homeowner considering a self-build project, or a home-builder looking to hone your skills and keep up-to-date, here are some useful events to add to your calendar! The National Self Build and Renovation Centre is offering a 3-day self-build and renovation course on 19th – 21st May in Swindon. The course will cover [...]]]></description>
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<p> Whether you’re a <strong>homeowner</strong> considering a <strong>self-build project</strong>, or a <strong>home-builder</strong> looking to <strong>hone your skills</strong> and <strong>keep up-to-date</strong>,  here are some useful events to add to your calendar!</p>
<p><strong>The National Self Build and Renovation Centre</strong> is offering a 3-day <strong>self-build and renovation course </strong>on 19th – 21st May in Swindon. </p>
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<p>The course will cover topics ranging from:<br />
<strong>•	Building Regulations<br />
•	Eco Legislation<br />
•	Finding a Plot<br />
•	<a href="http://www.buildstore.co.uk/mykindofhome/events/self-build-courses-more-information.html#day1 " target="_blank">Check out the full programme</a></strong>  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.buildstore.co.uk/mykindofhome/events/self-build-courses.html" target="_blank">Get the details</a> (including costs) and <a href="http://www.buildstore.co.uk/mykindofhome/events/self-build-courses-booking.html" target="_blank">register your spot</a>.  </p>
<p><a href="http://news.myhammer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/self-build-course-and-show-2.jpg" rel="lightbox[7288]"><img src="http://news.myhammer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/self-build-course-and-show-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="Self Build and Reno Show + Courses " width="260" height="160" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7321" /></a>
<p>Additionally, the <strong>Scottish Homebuilding and Renovating Show</strong> will take place on 19th – 20th May at the <a href="http://www.secc.co.uk/" target="_blank">SECC</a>.  	 </p>
<p>Exhibitors this year include:<br />
<strong>•	Scottish Hydro<br />
•	CIAT<br />
•	Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine<br />
•	<a href="http://scotland.homebuildingshow.co.uk/en/exhibitorlist.aspx" target="_blank">Take a look at the full list</a></strong>    </p>
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<p><strong>Want to exhibit? <a href="http://scotland.homebuildingshow.co.uk/en/Want-to-exhibit/home.aspx" target="_blank">Find out how</a></strong>.   </p>
<p>Show highlights feature:<br />
<strong>•	<a href="http://scotland.homebuildingshow.co.uk/en/Ask-the-experts.aspx " target="_blank">Ask The Experts</a><br />
•	<a href="http://scotland.homebuildingshow.co.uk/en/Seminar-Programme.aspx " target="_blank">Seminars</a><br />
•	<a href="http://scotland.homebuildingshow.co.uk/en/Master-class-programme.aspx" target="_blank">Masterclasses </a><br />
•	<a href="http://scotland.homebuildingshow.co.uk/en/Default.aspx" target="_blank">And more!</a>   </strong>
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<p><a href="http://scotland.homebuildingshow.co.uk/en/Show-Tickets.aspx " target="_blank">Book your tickets!</a>   </p>
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		<title>“Immobilise” Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 08:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[anti theft]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On 19th May, the Broughton Astley Neighbourhood Policing team will offering a free event to inform people about the importance of using “Immobilise”. If you are not familiar with it, Immobilise allows you to register items such as mobile phones and, most importantly for the handyman, tools and work materials in a database. Immobilise, CheckMEND [...]]]></description>
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<p>On 19th May, the Broughton Astley Neighbourhood Policing team will offering a <strong>free event</strong> to inform people about the importance of using “<strong>Immobilise</strong>”.  </p>
<p>If you are not familiar with it, <strong>Immobilise</strong> allows you to register items such as mobile phones and, most importantly for the handyman, <strong>tools and work materials</strong> in a database. </p>
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<p><strong>Immobilise</strong>, <strong>CheckMEND</strong> and the <strong>NMPR</strong> aim to make sure stolen items are not only prevented from being sold on, but also returned to their rightful owner. <a href="http://news.myhammer.co.uk/top-tips/04973-theft.html" target="_blank">Find out more</a>. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk/index.asp?news_article_idx=529&#038;nav_idx=0&#038;page_idx=1" target="_blank">Check out the event details</a>, or, if you’re not in the Leicester area, visit the <a href="http://www.immobilise.com/ " target="_blank"><strong>Immobilise</strong> page</a> to learn more. </p>
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		<title>2012 Safety &amp; Health Expo – and RoSPA Awards!</title>
		<link>http://news.myhammer.co.uk/awards/07232-2012-safety-and-health-expo-and-rospa-awards.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 Safety &#038; Health Expo will be taking place from 15th – 17th May at the NEC in Birmingham. This event is a must for any and all who are involved in the health and safety industry! The expo features: • Occupational Health Theatre • AIF Knowledgebase: Working At Height • IOSH Networking Zone [...]]]></description>
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<p>The <strong>2012 Safety &#038; Health Expo</strong> will be taking place from 15th – 17th May at <a href="http://www.thenec.co.uk/" target="_blank">the NEC</a> in Birmingham. </p>
<p>This event is a must for any and all who are involved in the <strong>health and safety industry</strong>!</p>
<p>The expo features:</p>
<p><strong>•	Occupational Health Theatre<br />
•	AIF Knowledgebase: Working At Height<br />
•	IOSH Networking Zone<br />
•	<a href="http://www.safety-health-expo.co.uk/page.cfm/Link=14/t=m/goSection=9" target="_blank">And more!</a> </strong> </p>
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<p>Exhibitors include:</p>
<p><strong>•	Working At Height Safety Association  (WAHSA)<br />
•	Health and Safety Executive (HSE)<br />
•	RoSPA<br />
•	<a href="http://www.safety-health-expo.co.uk/page.cfm/action=ExhibList/ListID=5/t=m/goSection=3" target="_blank">Check out the full list</a></strong>   </p>
<p><strong>Want to exhibit? <a href="http://www.safety-health-expo.co.uk/page.cfm/Link=5/t=m/goSection=3" target="_blank">Find out how</a>.</strong>  </p>
<p>Co-located with the <strong>Safety &#038; Health Expo</strong> this year, are the <strong>RoSPA Occupational Health &#038; Safety Awards</strong>!  <a href="http://www.rospa.com/awards/default.aspx" target="_blank">Find out more about how you can attend</a>.  </p>
<p>There’s still time to <a href="http://www.safety-health-expo.co.uk/" target="_blank">register your spot</a> to visit the expo! </p>
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		<title>Upcoming CIOB Events</title>
		<link>http://news.myhammer.co.uk/events-2/07215-upcoming-ciob-events.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 09:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista Gropp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seminars, Courses & Workshops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CIOB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has two upcoming courses of interest to tradespeople. On 10th May, they are hosting a “Women in Construction Engineering and Technology (CET) Networking Event” in Bolton. Don&#8217;t miss out on this chance to expand your contacts and share your skills. Find out more! The second event is an “Asbestos [...]]]></description>
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<p>The <strong>Chartered Institute of Building</strong> (CIOB) has two upcoming courses of interest to <strong>tradespeople</strong>. </p>
<p>On 10th May, they are hosting a “<strong>Women in Construction Engineering and Technology (CET) Networking Event</strong>” in Bolton. </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on this chance to <strong>expand your contacts</strong> and <strong>share your skills</strong>. <a href="http://www.ciob.org.uk/events/women-construction-engineering-and-technology-cet-networking-event " target="_blank">Find out more! </a></p>
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<p>The second event is an “<strong>Asbestos Awareness</strong>” presentation and will take place on 15th May in Stafford. This is relevant for anyone and everyone <strong>working in the trades in the UK</strong>. <a href="http://www.ciob.org.uk/events/asbestos-awareness-1 " target="_blank">Book your spot here</a>.  </p>
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<p>Both events are open to <strong>CIOB</strong> members and non-members alike (see each event page for booking and cost info).</p>
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