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Conference 1 October 2020
01/10/2020
Due to COVID 19 we have had to restrict our numbers considerably for full attendance. We are delighted to be able to offer you ZOOM attendance.
We look forward to meeting all of you have registered for the event on 1 October 2020
The agenda is now on the site
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