ROUND UP

Go far with Peterborough and Cambridge branch

The next event organised by Peterborough and Cambridge branch promises to help with "Enhancing your career possibilities and future opportunities".

It will take place on 6 May, opening at 6pm for a 6.30pm start and closing around 8.30pm at

Bag a bookshop bargain

From law to logistics, management to model forms of contract, outsourcing to personal skills - if it is books you are after, the CIPS bookshop will be able to help.

There are lots of bargains to be had, too, with special discounted offers changing each month. It has more than 350 specialist and business titles on offer, many exclusive to CIPS, as well as CIPS course books. Rob Vine, bookshop manager, suggests you visit the bookshop section at www.cips. org regularly to catch the latest offers. Remember to log in as a member first to obtain your full discount. You can also contact the bookshop by calling 01780 756777, fax 01780 751610 or e-mail bookshopinfo@cips.org.

RME diary dates

Exclusively for members and free of charge, CIPS regional member events (RMEs) are one of the most highly valued membership benefits.

Following the RME at Crawley on 14 May (see opposite for details), Manchester will be the venue for the event taking place on 10 September. Guest speakers will explore "Using relationships in purchasing and supply chain management".

The theme changes to "Risk and resilience in the supply chain" for the event in Milton Keynes on 15 October. More details will be announced soon but you can register your interest in either event by contacting CIPS customer response centre on 0845 8801188 or e-mail crc@cips.org.

Discuss the three-year plan at Central London branch

Chris Gallagher, director of membership and education at CIPS, will give the keynote presentation at Central London branch's annual general meeting and networking event next month.

He will provide an insight into CIPS' new three-year plan including the latest on education development, the challenges and the institute's plans for the UK market.

Graham Collins, branch chair, said members who would like to play a greater part In supporting the branch can talk to team members at the event to find out more.

The event will take place on 17 April at London Metropolitan University, Stapleton House, Holloway Road, London N7, in room SG01 on the ground floor. Registration will open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start, closing around 8pm. Book with CIPS customer response centre on 0845 8801188 or e-mail crc@clps.org.

Join North Lancashire for sustainable debate

"Sustainable procurement the truths and myths" will be explored at the next North Lancashire branch event on 30 April.

Speakers will discuss the different approaches to sustainable procurement and what it means to different organisations, covering, for example, ethical trading, carbon footprints and sustainable sourcing.

"Sustainable procurement - the truths and myths" will be held on 30 April at the Chamber of Commerce East Lancashire, Red Rose Court, Accrington. Times will be announced soon but you can book your free place with CIPS customer response centre on 0845 8801188 or e-mail crc@cips.org.