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April 2024
A visit to Reading HydroBOOK NOW
17/04/2024 18:15:00 - 17/04/2024 20:00:00

 

When: 17 April 2024, 18:15 - 20:00
Where:  On View Island, overlooking the turbine house - View Island, Caversham Weir, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BP. OS grid reference SU720741. 
Speaker: Emma Wells and Rupert Wilson, Volunteers at Reading Hydro

The Thames Valley Group are delighted to have secured a visit to Reading Hydro.

 

The Hydro is on the River Thames, which is part of the longest river in England, it has 45 locks, is home to over 25 species of fish, boasts three areas of outstanding natural beauty and it’s the only river in Europe to have a national trail follow its entire length. Originally used for transporting goods by river and links to the Kennet & Avon canal. In recent years the river in Reading is used for growing recreational uses & schemes such as Reading Hydro are an example of how we are using sustainability to provide energy solutions.



Reading Hydro is a Community Benefit Society, a not-for-profit business. It was set up to design, finance, build and operate a hydropower scheme that generates renewable, low-carbon electricity from the power of the River Thames.

The scheme is beside Caversham weir in Reading. It generates electricity using two Archimedes screw turbines connected via gearboxes to electrical generators. Construction started in Autumn 2020, and the scheme was completed and commissioned in 2021. Electricity generation started in September 2021.



COMMUNITY
We are a community of people who share a common purpose – to create a locally-owned community asset, and generate renewable electricity to help tackle the climate crisis and ensure a more sustainable future for the people of Reading. When restrictions allow, we meet as members, volunteer our expertise and participate in local events to spread the word on clean, sustainable energy.

BUSINESS
Reading Hydro CBS is a cooperative business. We raised investment through community share offers. We earn income by selling the renewable electricity generated from the hydro scheme, and also from the feed-in-tariff (FIT). This will cover our operating costs, provide a modest return to investors, and gradually pay back their investment. As a Community Benefit Society, any surplus will then be paid back to the community in the form of grants.

TECHNOLOGY
We are a technology- and science-led society, supported by experts in a range of construction, power generation and sustainability fields. We provide open access data on the system performance, river flow and conditions.

EDUCATION
Reading Hydro wants to use our system to promote and share the benefits of renewable energy with the local community. We will be creating online education tools about hydro power and will host visits of local schools and others, for talks about clean energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental conservation.

**Please note that this visit is limited to 16 visitors**

What the visit covers 
The visit can cover all the topics below - let us know if you have particular interests.
1. How Reading Hydro came into being, and how the hydro project was planned, financed and constructed
2. How the hydro turbines and electricity generation system work, estimated output, current performance as shown by live data on our website.
3. The cable to Thames Lido: why it was needed and how it was laid.
4. How Reading Hydro operates and maintains the hydro plant
5. The fish pass, why it was required, how it works, how it was constructed.
6. The murals on the turbine house.
7. Some aspects of the history and ecology of View Island.

**For safety and insurance reasons, groups are not allowed in the turbine house, but your hosts will explain what goes on inside, and there is a video on our website**

Health and safety:
You make this visit at your own risk. You are not covered by Reading Hydro’s public liability insurance, because you will walk only on public land (owned by Reading Borough Council or the Environment Agency and open to the public 24/7) throughout the visit. The hydro turbines, turbine house and fish pass can all be viewed from this land.  Your visit hosts will explain and point things out to you, but will not tell you what to do.  We ask all adult visitors to sign to confirm that they understand this.

We have undertaken a risk assessment for visits. We have identified the following risks associated with walking on the public land, and how they are mitigated. Your hosts will remind you of these at the start of the visit.

? Risk of falling into the water and drowning: you are advised to keep behind a fence, or well away from the unfenced edge of View Island. We take only a small number of people on each visit so that they can stay close to the host. Reading Hydro has provided a lifebelt near the site but, because it hangs next to the public footpath, we cannot guarantee that it won’t have been stolen
? Risk of slipping, tripping or falling: much of the route we suggest is on tarmac or concrete paths, but the paths on View Island are unmade. You are advised to wear sturdy footwear and keep a look-out for tree roots, brambles etc on the Island. The wooden footbridges onto View Island and across the entrance of the fish pass can be slippery.
? Risk of injury from bicycles or scooters: the path that leads over the weir is popular with cyclists and scooter users. We advise visitors to call out if they see a bicycle or scooter approaching.  We take only a small number of people on each visit so that they can stay close to the host.
? Risk of injury from dogs biting or jumping up: the paths and View Island are popular with dog walkers. We advise visitors to be alert.

**once delegates have booked to attend they will be sent a copy of this visit agreement issued by Reading Hydro, which unless is completed they cannot attend the visit**

As usual with Thames Valley Group events, afterwards attendees are warmly invited to continue the evening at the Three Guineas Public House outside Reading Station.

Booking for Members - Non-Members - FREE
Click 'Book now' online to book, if you have any difficulties email us at regions@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code: TVG0446

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk


Competencies:
SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience of the Supply Chain

 

May 2024
Visit to DHL carbon neutral site - CoventryBOOK NOW
07/05/2024 09:00:00 - 07/05/2024 14:00:00

When: 07 May 2024, 9.30 - 14.00 
Where: DHL Cross Point
Speaker: Speakers from DHL – Topics include: Digital Manufacturing, carbon neutral site, DHL Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Cross Point Coventry is DHL’s first carbon neutral site in Europe boasting sustainable innovation to support its customers sustainability goals. This is partly enabled via the DHL Digital Manufacturing team who focus on innovative solutions to solve problems quickly and effectively.
 
As usual this will be a great opportunity to network with other logisticians and members of the Women in Logistics forum, as well as gain insights into this interesting and innovative site.

Open to CILT members and non-members, including non-members of Women in Logistics Forum. 
A networking lunch will be provided.

Attendees representing Logistics Service Providers are asked to provide details of their company, sector and role.
Please note, DHL may use this information to review the attendee list.  

Booking for Members- £10
To book scroll to the bottom of this page, tick the T & C's box and click Book on event, if you have any difficulties email us at forums@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code: WIL0334 with your Full name, title and company and we will book your place for you.

Booking for Non Members - £15.00 inc. VAT
To book scroll to the bottom of this page, tick the T & C's box and click Book on event, if you have any difficulties email us at forums@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code: WIL0334 with your Full name, title and company and we will book your place for you.

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at forums@ciltuk.org.uk


Competenties:
  • SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience  of the Supply Chain
  • SC2.1 Process, Production, Planning and Flow
  • LE1.1 Leadership, Organisational Culture and Change Management
June 2024
SCALA Anniversary Supply Chain Debate 2024BOOK NOW
06/06/2024 10:00:00 - 06/06/2024 14:00:00


In association with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Date: 6 June 2024
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Location: Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry

This year’s 21st  Annual Supply Chain Debate will be on the subject of

AI in the Supply Chain – where will it have the greatest impact?

Join an audience of senior supply and logistics professionals for an enlightening and informative discussion as we welcome our expert industry speakers to provide their thoughts and answer your questions on how AI is going to transform the supply chain.

 

We are delighted to include in our Speaker Panel:

Meinir Childs, Director of Supply Chain, Sainsbury’s

Mike Bernon, Visiting Fellow, Cranfield University

David Walker, Logistics Transformation Project Manager, Nestle

Lesley O’Brien OBE, Managing Director, Freightlink Europe


Join us for drinks and networking from 10:00 with the Debate itself commencing at 11:00. A buffet lunch follows with the event closing at 14:00.

Tickets:  

CILT members £95.00 + VAT (use PROMO Code CILT24 to book)
Non-members £145.00 + VAT

Please click here to book

The final phase of Maidenhead Missing Links cycle route is now completedBOOK NOW
17/06/2024 19:30:00 - 17/06/2024 20:30:00

 

When:17 Jun 2024, 19:30 - 20:30 
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Cllr Geoff Hill, Deputy Leader Local Independents and Cabinet member for Highways and Transport, Customer Service Centre and Employment The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead



The Thames Valley great is delighted to welcome Councillor Geoff Hill who is Deputy Leader Local Independents and Cabinet member for Highways and Transport, Customer Service Centre and Employment.



Councillor Hill will provide an update & a presentation on the new Maidenhead cycle routes now the public consultants are fully completed with settled designs.

Cyclists in Maidenhead now have a dedicated new 1.3km cycle route, making healthy active travel across the town safer and more convenient, thanks to the completion of the £2.8m Missing Links route. 

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has constructed the new route in phases, with the final part focused on upgraded paths, a new bridge, landscaping, and signs at Town Moor. The whole route connects current and future residential areas in the north with the town centre and railway station to the south. Pedestrians can also use it.



The overall scheme, mostly funded by government’s Local Growth Fund through the Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), includes improvements at a number of key locations to help people transition to cycling or walking for shorter journeys, supporting the council’s work to tackle climate change. 

The council would like the route to be adopted into the National Cycle Network in due course.



Booking for Members - FREE
Click 'Book now' online to book, if you have any difficulties email us at regions@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code: TVG0439

Booking for Non-Members - £5.00 inc. VAT
Email regions@ciltuk.org.uk with a completed booking form

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk


Competencies:

  • TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience
  • TP1.2 Transport Nodes and Connecting Links
  • TP1.3 Demand and Capacity Management


Visit to Kuehne and Nagel MOD WarehouseBOOK NOW
25/06/2024 16:00:00 - 25/06/2024 18:30:00


When
: 25 June 2024,  16.00 - 18.30
Where: Kuehne & Nagel Ltd, Defence Fufilment Centre, Telford
Speaker: Faye Myddleton & Dawn Vaughan - Shift managers at Kuehne & Nagel

This event is suitable for Women in Logistics forum members and those interested in defence logistics, and warehouse automation. 

The tour will include viewing of ASRS - Automated Storage + Retrieval System for MOD - Uniform and supplies, with over 360,000 pick locations.

The speakers will talk about their experience as women working in defence logistics. 

Agenda
16.00 - Registration with refreshments
16.15 - Presentation
16.30 - Warehouse Tour
17.45 - Q&A
18.00 -  Networking with refreshments
18.30 - Event end

Please note, Photo ID is required to gain access to the site.


Please ensure you disclose your full name and company upon making your booking, if this is not completed your booking will be cancelled. 

0.5 CPD Hours

  • SC1.2 Warehousing and Inventory
  • LE1.1 Leadership, Organisational Culture and Change Management


Booking for Members-FREE

To book scroll to the bottom of this page, tick the T & C's box and click Book on event, if you have any difficulties email us at forums@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code: WIL0336 with your Full name, title and company and we will book your place for you.

Booking for Non Members - £5.00 inc. VAT
To book scroll to the bottom of this page, tick the T & C's box and click Book on event, if you have any difficulties email us at forums@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code: WIL0336 with your Full name, title and company and we will book your place for you.


Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at forums@ciltuk.org.uk

 

September 2024
The Year of WarehousingBOOK NOW
24/09/2024 18:00:00 - 24/09/2024 19:00:00

 

When: 24 September 2024, 18:00 - 19:00
Where:
Edinburgh Business School (EBS) Building, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. EH14 4AS
Speaker: Clare Bottle, chief executive , the UK Warehousing Association

Clare Bottle is CEO since 2021 of the UK Warehousing Association and Vice-Chair of Women in Logistics UK, which she co-founded 15 years ago with Ruth Wareing during a career that has taken her through the chemicals, construction and food & drink sectors.  Her strategic leadership experience stems from varied board-level involvement at CILT, Transaid and chairing a school board. At UKWA, which she joined from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, she has pursued an agenda of economic, social and environmental sustainability, as well as driving diversity and inclusion. At the 2023 CILT Awards for Excellence, Clare won the prestigious Sir Robert Lawrence Award, which recognises the lifetime achievement of an individual, for their outstanding and sustained contribution to the profession of logistics and transport. The Year of Warehousing is a high pro-file, year-long campaign to highlight the critical role of warehousing in supply chains, the sector’s major contribution to the UK economy, the essential employment of 1m people, and the key role it is set to play in embracing solar power to achieve UK’s net zero goals. It coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Association’s inception in 1944, and includes an ambitious programme of 80 site visits across the UK by Clare, whose aim is to showcase the high tech, fast-moving working environ-ments inside UK’s warehouses.


Booking for Members-Non-Members FREE

To book scroll to the bottom of this page, tick the T & C's box and click Book on event, if you have any difficulties email us at regions@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code: SR0546 with your Full name, title and company and we will book your place for you.

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk

Competencies:

  • SC1.1 Supply Chain Networks, Design and Optimisation
  • LE1.1 Leadership, Organisational Culture and Change Management
  • DT2.1 Technology, Automation and Innovation



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