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Free fire safety training opportunity:

Business owners from Liverpool’s Chinese community are to be given fire safety advice at an awareness day to ensure they are better protected from the risks of fire. Those responsible for fire safety in both commercial and non-commercial businesses within the Chinese community will visit Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s Training and Development Academy to learn how to carry out a fire risk assessment in the workplace, how to use fire extinguishers, and safe working practices.

The one-day course, which is free of charge, is for small to medium sized business and aims to provide an understanding of fire safety legislation, correct fire procedures and safe evacuations, as well as safety in the home.

James Murphy, Programme Manager of the Commercial Department at the Training and Development Academy, said: “Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are committed to community safety in all of our diverse communities.”

The course is on Tuesday 27th April from 9am-5pm. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested, contact Essie Li on 0151 296 4500 or essieli@merseyfire.gov.uk

Coming soon a business network! The Liverpool Chinese Business Association is creating a Business Network with the aim of making a wider range of professional services available to small and medium size businesses. With this in mind LCBA is seeking potential corporate partners who are interested in exploring the possibilities of offering their services on a business to business basis to a membership group. The membership group will target Chinese businesses, both new and established and also those who wish to set up a business and will link them to non Chinese businesses with an interest in China and/or the Chinese Community across Merseyside. If you would like to discuss this opportunity please email Colin Ling at colin.ling@lcba.net or call him on 07917 068023

Make your mark in China: Linyi and Shanghai World Expo China is the world's fastest growing economy and presents one of the most attractive investment opportunities for businesses. However finding the key contacts, knowing where to look for a trustworthy business can be challenging and overwhelming. The 2010 Business Exploration and Investment Tour could be the right solution for you. Liverpool Chinese Business Association, in partnership with Dong Sheng UK Trading Ltd and Linyi Municipal People’s Government, are organising a 9 day business exploration tour to Linyi, in Shandong Province of the People’s Republic of China with an option to visit the Shanghai Expo. Linyi is a growing commercial city and it offers a wide range of opportunities for investment and business collaboration. The local municipal government also offers special incentives for inward investments. Together with the World Expo in Shanghai, this tour offers you unique opportunities to explore, establish and expand your business in China. The tour welcomes any individuals and businesses that wish to explore or establish trading links. To find out more information, please visit www.lcba.net or contact Carol Mao: 07916414759 or Jack Cai: 07809613289

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Free confidential bi-lingual business support

This free and impartial service is co-ordinated by Liverpool Chinese Business Association and delivered by Pagoda Chinese Community Centre and Business Link North West. This business support surgery is dedicated to help your business develop and progress by ensuring that you can quickly and easily access the advice, information and skills needed to succeed from the broadest range of private, public and voluntary business support services. They have the expertise to understand the diverse needs of businesses and we are well placed to offer insightful and relevant advice. The support can be provided in Cantonese, Mandarin and English; the surgery is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Contact Ming Wang on 0151 233 8833 or e-mail ming.wang@liverpool.gov.uk for more details.

Community safety comes first: During the last eight months, two security measures have been put in place to enhance safety in Chinatown and members of the Liverpool Chinese Community. They are the upgrade of the Chinatown CCTV system and door alarms offered by the Merseyside Police. See Yep Chinese Association has been the key organisation to lead these two measures. In 2000 Liverpool Chinatown was the first Chinatown in the UK to install CCTV and use volunteers to manage the system. Over the years, the system has helped the Police to combat crime in the Nelson Street area. The system requires daily administration and this role has been carried out by two members of the LCBA. In 2009, See Yep Chinese Association (UK) led a CCTV system renovation project aiming to further enhance safety in Chinatown area. This project is funded by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool’s Charity Fund and the surplus from 2009 Chinese New Year celebrations; supported by all other long established Chinese associations and implemented by LCBA. The renovation work was completed last month and the system is now in full operation. Special thanks to 2008-2009 Liverpool Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Rotheram for his support to the project and donation from the Lord Mayor of Liverpool’s Charity Fund.

Since last October, Sergeant Amanda Hamilton from Merseyside Police has been working closely with the Chinese Community via See Yep Chinese Association (UK) to tackle burglary and robbery. One of the agreed solutions to address these problems is to enhance home security while residents are at home. Apart from offering crime prevention advice, investigation and support to victims, the Police also offered free door alarms to members of the Community. These door alarms work on the basis of static electricity. Hang them on the inside of the door and if someone touches the outside handle, the alarm is activated. The alarms were issued and distributed to members of the Community by See Yep Chinese Association and other Chinese organisations. Sergeant Amanda Hamilton and Constable Kevin Byrne are the Community key contacts, they can be contacted at St Anne Street Police Station on 0151 777 4016. Safety of the Community relies on co-operation between individuals, organisations, businesses and the police; it can only be achieved with your help.

Another year of success: Liverpool Chinese Community celebrates the Year of the Tiger The Liverpool Chinese Community celebrated the Year of the Tiger with thousands of people in Chinatown area on Sunday, 21st February 2010. The celebrations also marked the 10th anniversary of Liverpool’s twinning with Shanghai, less than three months before heading to the World Expo 2010. The 2010 Liverpool Chinatown Chinese New Year celebrations co-ordinating committee would like to thank everyone who helped the organisation of the events and your participation in the activities.

Many thanks to: Edge Hill University, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services, Liverpool City Council, The Standard Chartered Private Bank, Tsingtao Beer, British Transport Police, Blue Orchid, Liverpool Vision, Bank of China, Stanley Casinos, Gala Casinos, Percy Hughes Roberts Solicitors, China Insurance Co. Ltd. (UK), L1 Multi Agency Group, Eatright Liverpool, New Dehli Cash and Carry, Merseyside Police, International Organisation Migration. Other sponsoring businesses are: Big Bowl Noodle Bar, Buffet Star, Chili-Chili Chinese Restaurant, China City Restaurant, China Palace Buffet Restaurant, Chow’s House, Chung Ku Restaurant, Harbour City Restaurant, Jumbo City Restaurant, Ma Bo Restaurant, May Flower Restaurant, May Sum Buffet Restaurant, Mei Mei Restaurant, New Capital Chinese Restaurant, New Star Restaurant, North Garden Restaurant, Sang Sang Fish & Chips, Tai Pan Restaurant, Tokyou Noodle Bar, Yuet Ben Restaurant, Chung Wah Supermarket, Hondo Supermarket, Wing Hing Lung Supermarket, New Delhi Cash & Carry, Savco Fruit & Vegetables, Euro House & Euro Chemist, Guang Ming Co & Travel Services, HK@Salon, The Nook Public House

The Committee consists of representatives from (in alphabetic order):- Che Kung Tong Chinese Association (UK), , Hoy Yin Chinese Association, Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Chinese Business Association, Merseyside Chinese Community Development Association, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Services, Merseyside Police, Pagoda Chinese Community Centre, Tap Mun Chinese Association, See Yep Chinese Association (UK), Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre, Wirral Chinese Association

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免費防火安全培訓機會免費防火安全培訓機會免費防火安全培訓機會免費防火安全培訓機會：：：： 利物浦的華人商戶東主將可免費參加【一天防火意識訓練班】增加防火資詢，確保從火災風險中，得到更好的保障。 這項免費機會是提供給華人企業和非謀利機構負責消防安全的人士。他們將在【墨西郡消防及救援服務】的培訓及發展學院中，學習如何進在工作場所進行火災風險評估﹑如何使用滅火器及安全情況下的工作方式。 這為期一天的課程是免費，是為中小型企業而設，目標是提供防火安全法例的理解﹑正確的火災程序及安全疏散，以及家居安全。 培訓及發展學院商業部項目經理James Murphy 說：「墨西郡消防及救援服務致力保障不同的安全。」 本課程將在 4 月 27 日(星期二)上午九時至下午五時舉行。名額將以先到先得的形式。如果你有興趣，請電0151 296 4500 或電郵致essieli@merseyfire.gov.uk 與Essie Li 聯繫

新發展華新發展華新發展華新發展華商商商商業業業業網網網網絡絡絡絡 英國利物浦華人商會正積極籌辦成立【利物浦華人商業網絡】，目的是為中小型企業提供更廣泛的專業服務。考慮到這一點，利物浦華人商會正物色合作夥伴，在企業對企業的基礎上，能以成員身份，為這個商業網絡提供商業咨詢和專業服務。此網絡的對象是那些計劃在利物浦經營或已經成立的華人和企業之餘，同時歡迎非華人和企業參加。商務網絡成立目的是建立一個平臺，除了會把華人與華人的企業聯繫起來外，同時也提供機會與其他非華人企業聯繫起來，從而擴大彼此的商業網絡， 如果你想討論合作夥伴的機會，請與林先生聯繫：colin.ling@lcba.net 或 07917 068023

進軍中國市場進軍中國市場進軍中國市場進軍中國市場：：：： 臨沂臨沂臨沂臨沂市市市市和上海和上海和上海和上海世界博覽會考察團世界博覽會考察團世界博覽會考察團世界博覽會考察團 中國是世界上經濟增長最快，也是其中一個最具有吸引力和投資機會的國家。但是要找到關鍵的聯繫人或可信賴的企業來幫助投資，非常重要和頗為挑戰性。2010 商務考察與投資團可以幫助您。英國利物浦華人商會，聯同東勝英國貿易有限公司和中國山東省臨沂市政府，舉辦【中國山東省臨沂及上海世界博覽會九天商務考察團】。 臨沂是一個經濟不斷增長的商業化城市，它提供了範圍廣泛的投資項目和商業合作機會。當地市政府對外來投資還提供支持和優惠。結合參加上海世博會 的機會，此商務團為您或您的企业提供一個獨一無二的機會，去考察、建立和擴大在中國的業務。我們歡迎任何人、團體或企業報名參加。 要了解更多，請訪問英國利物浦華人商會網站 www.lcba.net 或联系毛小姐:07916414759 或蔡先生:07809613289

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新新新新增增增增免費免費免費免費及可信賴及可信賴及可信賴及可信賴

雙語業務雙語業務雙語業務雙語業務支援服務支援服務支援服務支援服務 這項服務是由利物浦華人商會策劃，百祥塔華人社區中心和Business Link Northwest 提供。服務的目的是致力幫助您的企業發展和進步，從成功的私人，公共和自願的商業的支援服務中，提供快速的咨詢、訊息和技能等服務。他們有專業知識，了解企業的各種需求，提供 有見地的相關建議。這項服務可以用廣東話、普通話和英語進行；每月第四次週二舉行。聯繫王振銘女士 0151 233 8833或電子郵件 ming.wang @ liverpool.gov.uk獲取更多詳情。

社區安全至上社區安全至上社區安全至上社區安全至上 於過去 8個月，多添了兩個保安措施加強唐人街及利物浦華人社區成員的安全，它們分別是：唐人街閉路電視系統的升級和墨西郡警方所提供的警報門鈴。領導這兩項措施的重點機構為四邑總會館（英國）。2000 年利物浦唐人街安裝了英國唐人街第一個閉路電視，並使用志願人員管理此系統。多年來，該系統協助警方維持納爾遜街一帶的治安。該系統需要每天更換錄影帶，而這項工作是由利物浦華人商會兩名成員擔當。 2009年，四邑總會館（英國）提議一項裨益華埠及進一步加強唐人街地區的安全的項目，與各大社團討論後，一致同意將該閉路電視系統數碼升級及全面維修。這項目的經費是由【利物浦市長慈善基金】及從 2009年農曆新年慶祝活動盈餘資助；由多間建立悠久的華人社團機構支持和利物浦華人商會實施 。這項工作終於上月完成，而此系統亦已全面運作。華埠各大社團非常感謝 2008-2009 年度擔任利物浦市長的 Steve Rotheram議員及【利物浦市長慈善基金】的支持。 自去年 10 月，來自墨西郡警方 Amanda Hamilton 警長一直通過四邑會館（英國）與華人社區密切關注打擊爆竊和搶劫華人家居事件。其中一個議定的對應方法方是加強居民在家時的住宅安全。除了提供預防罪案的意見﹑調查及支持受害者，警方還提供一些免費警報門鈴。這些警報門鈴基於靜電發揮效用。只要使用者把它們掛在門的內則，當任何人觸及門外的手柄，警報便啟動，會發出警報。這些警報器是由四邑總會館（英國）安排派發給其他華人組織及社區成員。社區安全有賴於個人﹑組織﹑商戶及警方的合作，只有通過您的幫助方能實現。 Amanda Hamilton 警長和 Kevin Byrne探員是華人社區關鍵聯絡，打 St Anne街警署電話0151 4016 777 可以與他們聯繫。

虎虎生威虎虎生威虎虎生威虎虎生威：：：：利物浦華人社區慶虎年利物浦華人社區慶虎年利物浦華人社區慶虎年利物浦華人社區慶虎年 利物浦華人社區與數千人於週日，2010年 2 月 21 日在唐人街地區慶祝虎年。慶祝活動亦標誌著利物浦與上海結為姊妹市十周年及 2010年世博會 3個月倒數。 2010年利物浦唐人街農曆新年慶祝活動統籌委員會在此向幫助組織活動及參與的活動的人士致謝。 企業贊助商名單：知山大學，墨西郡防火及救援服務﹑利物浦市地方政府﹑渣打私人銀行﹑青島啤酒﹑英國警察交通部﹑Blue Orchid﹑利物浦視野﹑中國銀行﹑Stanley 賭場，Gala 賭場，Percy Hughes Roberts 律師行，中國保險有限公司（英國），L1 Multi Agency Group，利物浦 Eatright，New Dehli 零售﹑墨西郡警察﹑國際移民組織。 其他贊助商戶：大碗麵麵店﹑Buffet Star 自助餐廳﹑新四川中餐館﹑中國城大酒樓，新世紀自助餐美食廊﹑周氏中餐館﹑中僑大酒樓﹑海港大酒樓﹑珍寶樓大酒樓﹑孖寶中餐館﹑五月花大酒樓﹑美心自助餐廳﹑美味軒大酒樓，新都城大酒樓﹑新星大酒樓﹑北園酒家﹑生生魚薯條店﹑喜臨門大酒樓﹑TOKYOU 麵店﹑悅賓中餐館﹑中華行超級市場﹑鴻圖超級市場﹑永興隆超級市場，NEW DELHI 零售﹑ SAVCO 水果和蔬菜，EURO HOUSE & EURO 藥房，光明與旅遊服務有限公司，香港@髮廊﹑THE NOOK PUBLIC HOUSE。 該委員會代表（按字母順序）： - 致公堂華人協會（英國），海宴同鄉會，鴻家功夫學院，利物浦市地方政府，利物浦華人商會，墨西郡華人社區發展協會，墨西郡防火及救援服務，墨西郡警察局，百祥塔華人社區中心﹑塔門海外同鄉會﹑四邑總會館（英國），華聲社華人社區中心，偉盧華人協會。