Björn Kjellström, Head of Office

There's a definite "back to school" feeling in the air... As MEPs return to Brussels (and then to Strasbourg) we are looking forward to a busy September here at Europe House, with briefings on a new regulation for breast implants, joint information seminars with the Houses of Parliament and our very own new students' visits programme run in cooperation with the House of Commons.

As usual we hope you can join us.

Best wishes,
Björn Kjellström

A brand new initiative starting this term, you can take your class, or year group, to visit Europe House - the UK home of the European Parliament and European Commission. Whether you're introducing a module on Europe, finishing off a topic or just want to give your pupils a different learning experience, we can help you deliver everything they need to know. We keep MEPs informed of upcoming visits and we can invite them to engage with your pupils. Our politically neutral education experts at Europe House offer tailor-made visits to support your teaching in the following subjects:

• Citizenship
• Politics A-level
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Geography
• History
• International Primary Curriculum

For more information see http://www.europarl.org.uk/view/en/Education/School_Visits
To book a visit phone: 020 7227 4300 or email: comm-lon-reception@ec.europa.eu
Twitter @EPinUK_edu

Europe House in London will host members of the Wildlife Trust on Friday 7 September at a meeting on 'How to Engage' with the European Parliament. Catherine Bearder, MEP for the South East and member of the European Parliament's Environment Committee, will be present as will a representative from the Department for Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

For more Information contact:
elisabeth.sweeney@europarl.europa.eu

The European Parliament UK Office will be taking a stall on 6-7 September during Preston Guild, England's oldest festival which takes place once every 20 years.
    
For more information contact:
elisabeth.sweeney@europarl.europa.eu

The European Parliament and the Houses of Parliament Outreach teams will be giving a presentation to interested parties among civil society groups in the East Midlands on "How to Engage" with these respective Parliaments.

These sessions will be held at the International Community Centre, Nottinghamshire YMCA, 61b Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FN between 09:30-16:30.

For registration of interest please contact parliamentaryoutreach@parliament.uk or telephone 0207 219 1650.

The European Commission is about to present proposals to tighten up legislation on Medical Devices, such as hip and knee replacements. But following the recent PIP breast implants scandal the European Parliament is pressing for rules on implants to also be stepped up at European level.

Linda McAvan, Labour MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber, who has been leading the campaign for a pan European register for breast implants, and Jacqueline Minor, Director of Consumers Affairs (European Commission's Directorate General for Health and Consumers) will brief the audience on the regulation that is likely to emerge for this sector later in the Autumn.

RSVP: Agnieszka.PIELA@ext.ec.europa.eu
Time: 14.00 to 15.15  
Venue: Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU

Europe House will host an event on 28 September (08.30 - 11:00) looking at the review of the balance of competences being undertaken by the British Government.  The review will look at the EU's powers, how they are used, and what that means for Britain and our national interest.

A presentation of the work will be given by an FCO expert at 09:00.  This will be followed by a panel discussion including MEPs, NGOs and Business Representatives. The discussion will be moderated by David Seymour, former political editor of the Daily Mirror.

For more information contact:
gergely.polner@europarl.europa.eu

As part of its activities marking the European Year of Active Ageing, AGE UK is hosting its Awards Volunteering event at Europe House on Monday 1 October, International Day of Older People.

For more information contact the London office of Age UK erintierney@ageuk.org.uk or telephone 0203 0331492.

"How the EU works" talk to be given by the European Parliament UK Information Office at the U3A Discussion group in Stanmore, North London.

For more information contact:
elisabeth.sweeney@europarl.europa.eu

"How the EU works" talk to be given by the European Parliament UK Information Office at the U3A Discussion group in Fleet, Hampshire.

For more information contact:
elisabeth.sweeney@europarl.europa.eu

Portsmouth City Council are hosting an event for the general public on Thursday 18 October at Menuhin Theatre, Guildhall Sq, Portsmouth between 15:00-19:00. There will be briefings on how the UK Parliament and the European Parliament work followed by panel discussions with Catherine Bearder, MEP, Keith Taylor, MEP and Mike Hancock MP.

For more information contact: Communities Engagement Officer at Portsmouth City Council clare.seek@portsmouthvc.gov.uk

Come and join us for a Europe House debate with Anthea McIntyre and Mary Honeyball MEPs on whether the EU should establish compulsory quotas for women on company boards. Our discussion comes ahead of a long awaited European Commission proposal which might kick-start legislation in this area.

The event is open to all but space is limited.  
RSVP: Agnieszka.PIELA@ext.ec.europa.eu
Time: Registration and coffee from 10 for a 10.30 start (till 12:00)  
Venue:  Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU

Europe House will host a day with young people who will spend the day learning how EU democracy works and raising their issues with MEPs in a discussion forum.

For more information contact: elisabeth.sweeney@europarl.europa.eu

"How the EU works" talk to be given by the European Parliament UK Information Office at the U3A Discussion group in Milton Keynes.

For more information contact: elisabeth.sweeney@europarl.europa.eu

The headquarters of the European Parliament and the European Commission in London hosts regular exhibitions that are open to the public. Please visit the 12 Star Gallery website to find out about the exhibitions coming up in Europe House.

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