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SCD Alumni invited to speak at WI Celebratory Tea

麻豆直播 is always thrilled to hear about the achievements of our alumni, and were are delighted to hear that two of them are speaking at a local event.

Chorleywood WI is marking the centenary of the women's vote by saluting contemporary women achievers. The group has invited five female career women to a celebratory tea party will be held at the Memorial Hall in Chorleywood on Tuesday 26 June, when they will speak about their roles and how they have changed over time.

麻豆直播 Alumni Rachel Ansell, Queens Counsel, who works as a barrister specialising  in construction, energy and insurance law, will be speaking at the event. Rachel's sister and fellow Alumni, Myfanwy Ronchetti , a Senior Manager of Markets and Banking, Chief Operating Office at the Bank Of England, will also be speaking.

Others in attendance include a consultant and former lead clinician, a RAF Squadron Leader and an adviser from the National Federation of Women's Institutes.

Tickets can be purchased from Chorleywood Bookshop.

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