Friday News: 2 September 2016

Dear Members and Friends,

Our best wishes for the new school year to all!

If you can believe it, September is here and BritCham Season Opening is only a bit more than a week away! We are looking forward to seeing everybody again after the summer on 13 September at the 10th Annual Curry Cook-Off. Do not miss the most spicy event of the BritCham Season and sign up now. 

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Upcoming Events

• BritCham Season Opening: 10th Annual Curry Cook-Off on 13 September
• Save the date! Joint Chamber Luncheon with NATO Integration Unit on 22 September
• Save the date! Monthly Dinner with Tim Colley on 27 September

News

• Invitation from the British Embassy in Riga NEW
• SOS Children’s Villages Latvia Realizes Their Grief Program with the Support of BritCham Fund 
• PwC Will Host National Blood Service of Latvia On 9 September NEXT WEEK
• St. Saviours News 

Member to Member Offers

• New Member to Member Offer - SemaraH Hotel Metropole NEW

Upcoming Events

BritCham Season Opening: 10th Annual Curry Cook-Off

View full size poster here.

On 13 September we invite you to BritCham Season Opening: 10th Annual Curry Cook-Off at the Star Lounge and terrace of the Albert Hotel.

This year it will be a chance to experience already familiar and also new tastes and activities. We have several teams (but we are looking for more!) to take care of the curries, and Indian Raja restaurant will supply accompaniments so we can truly appreciate the dishes. The beverage of the event will be the famous Cobra Beer! It is an Indian beer brand manufactured in the United Kingdom and it complements Indian food perfectly. The “Singh’s” restaurant will provide Indian desserts – attendees will have an opportunity to watch the process of making one. And that is just the gastronomic part of the event; as usual we will have henna artist at the event and more. 

Those interested to cook curry and participate in the cook-off contest are very welcome to sign up. The ‘rules’ can be found here.

Three best curries will be chosen by a jury blind tasting and the audience will choose their favorite. We are diligently working to make sure that the winners will receive great and various prizes. Do not miss your opportunity to take part in the most spicy event of the BritCham Season! To sign up a team contact BritCham by email events@britcham.lv or call (+371) 25 45 6000.

Date & Time: Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 18:30
Venue: Albert Hotel Star Lounge, 33 Dzirnavu Street, Riga
Admission: EUR 25 members; EUR 40 non-members; 50% off for children tickets
Registration: website sign-up, email events@britcham.lv or call (+371) 25 45 6000

News

Invitation from the British Embassy in Riga

View full invitation here.

 The Head of Mission Mr Tim Colley in cooperation with Resource Centre for Women “Marta” extends an invitation to

BritCham members

 to an event that raises awareness of the work of “Marta” in supporting vulnerable woman and to build a business support network

on Thursday 8 September at 19.00 

Residence, British Embassy Riga, 5 J.Alunāna Street 

Please confirm your attendance by telephone: 67774702

or by e-mail: RSVP.Riga@fco.gov.uk

SOS Children’s Villages Latvia Realizes Their Grief Program with the Support of BritCham Fund

A problem shared is a problem halved.

To a child, family is their whole world. Therefore when a loved one dies it seems to a child the whole life falls apart. They start questioning: “How will I live now? Am I to blame? How did this happen? Will I die too?” In this time of grief many questions arise that kids can’t always get answers to. Therefore helping a child get through this difficult time is crucial.

In 2014 SOS Children’s Villages Latvia began to realize a grief program to help children overcome bereavement. This year the program was carried out mainly thanks to the support of the BritCham Charity Fund and the International Women’s Club of Riga.

Read full article here. 

PwC Will Host National Blood Service of Latvia On 9 September

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) would like to invite you, your colleagues, friends and family to participate in the Blood Donor Day.

On 9 September from 10:00 to 14:00 on the 3rd floor of PwC  premises (21 Valdemara Street) everyone will have the chance to donate blood and help someone recover their health. One blood donation can save a victim of a traffic accident, patient with burns and help cancer patient. One donation can help several patients! 

If you wish to receive information regarding this Blood Donor Day directly to your inbox, please send your email to PwC representative dita.burve@lv.pwc.com. If you have any questions, please contact Dita through email or call 67094400.

Useful information and virtual tour for the donors can be viewed here.

St. Saviours News

SERVICES and EVENTS

Sunday services every Sunday at 11.00

Sunday 11 September - Holy Communion Service with members of the Nordic and Baltic Deanery of the Diocese in Europe.
Preacher: Rt Revd David Hamid, Suffragan Bishop. Followed by refreshments and Dedication of the Undercroft.

NB Please note in your diaries:
St Saviour's Annual Retreat will take place in Līgatne 23/24 September. Last year's event was a time of refreshment and prayer, much appreciated by all who came.

For more information about St Saviour's, please visit www.anglicanriga.lv/ or contact the Chaplain, Jāna Jēruma-Grīnberga (chaplain.riga@gmail.com)

Member to Member Offers

New Member to Member Offer - SemaraH Hotel Metropole

Successful Meetings & Memorable Events
SemaraH Hotel Metropole offers a choice of two event venues, including a meeting room and a private banquet area within the restaurant, opens up to an open-air terrace. Can comfortably accommodate up to 50 guests theatre-style, or up to 32 for a seated event. Elevate your event with amazing meals, pre-set coffee breaks and special event menus presented buffet-style or served individually, with experience catering to different cultures and religions.

Event Consultation: 371 28669766
events@semarahhotels.com

For more information please click here.

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