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This page has
been allocated for information on the activities of NCWA and its
members. If as a member you would like us to post a notice on your
behalf, please send an email to
webmaster@ncwa.co.uk. N.B. NCWA does not accept any
responsibility for commercial arrangements that anyone enters into
as a result of consulting this noticeboard, nor for any enquiry
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Noticeboard last updated: 12 May
2008 |
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NCWA SEMINAR PROGRAMME
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CORDS AND DRAWSTRINGS / CODE OF PRACTICE/FLAMMABILITY
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Following a
revision of BS EN14682: Cords and Drawstrings on Children’s
Clothing and also BS 7907: Code of Practice for the Design and
Manufacture of Children’s Clothing to Promote Mechanical Safety,
the NCWA has arranged two further full day seminars. |
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The morning session will cover
BS EN 14682, whilst the afternoon session will cover the revised
BS7907. The seminars have been arranged for Thursday 24th
April and Friday 9th May, here at 5 Portland Place, and will commence
at 10.30am. |
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The Seminars will be led again by Mrs Sue Bolton, who is Convener
of the Working Group, which drew up the Standard on Cords in
Children's Clothing, and who has been a member of the Working Group
that has revised BS 7907. As well as explaining the content of
the revised Standards, Mrs Bolton will be demonstrating examples
of garments that follow the Standards and those that do not. You
are also very welcome to bring your own garments so that their
conformity or otherwise with the Standards may be discussed. |
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The price of the
full day seminar, which includes a sandwich lunch, is £40 + VAT.
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A further seminar has also been
arranged to discuss flammability and children's clothing,
with particular reference to BS 5722 and BS EN 14878, and the
Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985. This half-day seminar will
take place on Wednesday 11th June, at 10.30am (although it may be
possible to offer an earlier date if there is sufficient demand). |
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The price of the half-day seminar is
£25 + VAT. |
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Next Seminar
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Wednesday 11th June Places still
avaialble |
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HOW TO OPEN A CHILDRENSWEAR SHOP |
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An essential guide to starting your
own kidswear business, including a year's membership to the
National Childrenswear Association. |
- The buying process made
easy
- Handy hints
- Choosing the right location
- How to deal with the local
authorities
- Display tips and marketing
advice
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The only publication that will cater
for your needs; from helping you find the right location to
understanding your customer; from finding the right styles to sell
to opening your shop on day one. |
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For further details please contact
NCWA office on 0207 631 5445 or email:
enquiries@ncwa.co.uk |
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Price:£95 (including a year's membership of NCWA) |
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