Upcoming events

Past events

19 September

CIPR Northern Conference

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations Northern Conference 2008 is being hosted by the CIPR North West group and will be taking place on Friday 19 September at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.

Click here for more information

25 June 2008
Durham

PRide Breakfast Briefing

If you think you have a winning campaign, now is the chance to demonstrate your success.

The closing date for entries for this year's PRide awards is Friday 4 July.

To help you prepare that winning entry, Laurel Hetherington will again hold a PRide Breakfast Briefing. The workshop will be full of vital hints and tips from Laurel, who is an experienced CIPR trainer and PRide Awards judge.

Last year's event was so successful that everyone who attended won a PRide award - and you can't have a better recommendation that! So don't miss this year's session to keep ahead of the game.

As a committee, we are extremely keen to encourage even wider participation in the PRide Awards and will provide a financial incentive to everyone who is entering for the first time. There will be a £50 refund for new entrants who attend the PRide Awards Breakfast Briefing - so book now!

More information about the PRide Awards can be found at http://www.cipr.co.uk/prideawards.

Date: Wednesday 25 June 2008

Venue: Graveney Suite, Durham County Cricket Club, Chester-le-Street

Time: 8 - 9.30 am

Cost: £5 per person for CIPR members, £10 for non-members. Please pay with cash on the morning (it reduces the bank charges your committee has to pay)

Contact: Sally Keith
Tel: 01670 515 098
Email: sally@borderkeith.co.uk

3 April

Successful lobbying

Date: Thursday 3 April 2008
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: Ward Hadaway, Keel Row, Quayside.

Learn more about how to present your case successfully and how to take advantage of the campaigns currently being carried out in this region – how do they affect your organisation or clients?

PR practitioners and speakers from the CBI will give tips and practical advice on lobbying.

Come along on Thursday 3 April at 6pm - 8pm to the offices of Ward Hadaway, Keel Row, Quayside and learn to lobby.

For more information or to book a place please contact Sally Keith

28 February

In house or consultancy?

Which is best for you and your career?

Date: Thursday 28 February 2008
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: Stage 3 at Northern Stage, Newcastle.

Recruitment Consultancy Nigel Wright is hosting a debate which is guaranteed to provoke some lively and passionate discussion and will challenge your assumptions at the choices available, whatever stage you are in your career.  Speakers will present the case for working in house, in a consultancy or as a freelance – so come along and find out which route is best for you.

The event will take place on Thursday 28 February from 6pm to 8pm in Stage 3 at Northern Stage, Newcastle.

23 January

AGM

Date: Wednesday 23 January 2008
Time: 5pm
Venue: Olivier Suite in the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.

23 January

New Members Welcome Reception

The Committee will be hosting a drinks reception for members who have joined the CIPR over the last 18 months immediately after the AGM, in the Olivier Suite.

6 December

CIPR Christmas Quiz -

Venue: Tiger Tiger, The Gate, Newcastle

The ideal way to begin the festive season.

The CIPR Christmas Quiz is a great way to catch up with old friends – and raise money for Just For Kids charity, too.

This year’s quiz takes place at Tiger, Tiger in Newcastle from 7.30 pm to 11 pm.  Tony Coddington is the Quizmaster again who is sure to challenge your grey cells.

Numbers are limited, so get your entries in to CIPR NE Group secretary Sally Keith ( sally@borderkeith.co.uk ) as soon as possible.

9 November

PRide Awards Dinner

Good luck to everyone who has entered this year's PRide Awards.

The Awards Dinner will take place on Friday 9 November at the Newcastle Hilton Hotel. Tickets are now on sale - just contact Laurel paula@cloud9.co.uk to reserve your table and help us to celebrate the very best work being done in this region. The evening promises to be a spectacular event and one when we can all take PRide in the work of our fellow public relations professionals.

Finalists will be posted on the CIPR website towards the end of August. More information about the PRide Awards can be found at http://www.cipr.co.uk/prideawards.

6 November

All you wanted to know about research but were afraid to ask…

Venue: Customs House, South Shields
Time: 6.30 pm

Ben Page of Ipsos Mori will spill the beans about their research – and convince you that it isn’t as expensive as you thought. Ipsos Mori are partners of the CIPR and this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about how strategic research and planning can help you deliver real ROI from a leading global research company.

And as an extra attraction: CIPR will be providing a welcome drink at this event.

Please let Laurel Hetherington know if you are attending: laurel.h@virgin.net 

6 September

CIPR North East vs. NEPA - 'End of summer charity quiz'

Venue: The Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle
Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start - Close: 11pm

Strictly NO mobiles, blackberries or laptops allowed! Let's keep it clean and friendly folks!!

Battle is soon set to commence between two of the region's leading creative industry bodies as teams representing the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and the North East Publicity Association (NEPA) prepare to put their general knowledge to the test at the end of summer charity quiz.

With a trophy up for grabs for the quiz champions, professionals from the worlds of PR, advertising, marketing, media, digital and all other creative disciplines will descend upon The Copthorne Hotel in Newcastle on the eve of Thursday 6 September at 7pm to fight it out for the title of 'brainiest bunch'!

CIPR North East and NEPA are staging the joint quiz to celebrate the region's thriving creative community with all proceeds to go to charity. A total of 20 teams will be able to enter - ten representing the CIPR and ten representing NEPA. Five people are required per team with a £30 team entry fee payable on the night.

Food will provided free of charge and there will be a pay bar for those in attendance. Parking is available at the hotel.

With a limited number of team places available make sure you confirm your attendance as soon as possible.