The Business Men’s Fellowship UK extends to you a warm invitation to join with men from around Europe and Africa at our 27th Men’s Autumn Conference. In these days of economic turmoil and distress, this conference will provide you an opportunity to find spiritual encouragement and refreshing. Our conference speakers have achieved great success in their careers, but have had to overcome major challenges along the way. Come and hear them share their thoughts about the challenges we face today and how we can overcome them. This conference could be just the turning point you have been looking for, so please, take a  step of faith and come along.

If you require further information or assistance, please contact the conference co-ordinator Steven Turnbull on 07785 721454 or steven@netkast.net

The conference will be held in the Almondvale Suite, Livingston Football Club, Alderstone Road, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 7DN.

9 miles west of Edinburgh (beside The McArthur Glen Shopping Centre)

Edinburgh Airport: 6 miles

Railway Stations: Livingston South 1 mile, Livingston North 1 mile

M8 Motorway: 2 miles

Directions: exit the M8 at junction 3 Livingston. Take the A899 south and follow signs for Almondvale Stadium/St.Johns Hospital).

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We are delighted to announce the following speakers for this conference. These men have demonstrated great faith and resolve in achieving success throughout their careers. Everyone faces challenges. It can be a great encouragement to hear how other men have overcame theirs.

Luke Mahendra
Investment Banker Luke Mahendra currently holds the position of Head of Cash Management at Barclays Capital. He previously worked for 18 years at Morgan Stanley before moving on from his post of Executive Director. In his current role he provides leadership and direction to over 100 employees in New York, London, Tokyo, Mumbai and Singapore. He is described as a strategic visionary with a strong track record, an experienced Financial Services executive with extensive experience in leading Global Cash Management & Treasury Operations business, developing corporate strategy and executing large-scale change management programs.

David Voon.
Structural engineer David Voon runs his own practice in Fife, Scotland. After a humble upbringing in Asia, David came to Edinburgh to study. After graduating, his career took off, leading him to an executive position with Shell Asia. He then returned to Scotland to set up his own business, which he quickly established using an unconventional strategy of not charging clients in the first year of his business.

Abraham John
Also of Asian origin, Abraham John is a businessman with a number of enterprises to his name. Based in London, Abraham is a director of BMF. He is widely renowned as a speaker who is able to inspire and encourage men in their faith and business life.

Friday only: £20

Saturday only: £30

Sunday only: £20

Full Weekend: £60

Prices include all meals and refreshments.

Accommodation, if required, should be booked directly with the hotel of your choice. Significant savings on accommodation costs can naturally be achieved if you are willing to coordinate sharing a room with another conference delegate.

Travelodge Livingston

(5 minute walk from venue)

www.travelodge.co.uk

Tel:0871 984 6288

Ramada Jarvis Hotel Livingston

(15 minute walk / 2 minute drive)

www.ramadajarvis.co.uk

Tel: 0844 815 9102

Premier Inn Livingston

(5 minute drive from venue)

www.premierinn.com

Tel: 08701 977 161

Oatridge Hotel, Uphall

(7 minute drive from venue)

www.theoatridgehotel.co.uk

Tel: 01506 856465

Shopping on a grand scale

The venue for the conference is within walking distance of Scotland’s largest shopping complex, with over 300 shops and 4,000 car parking spaces. The complex includes the McArthur Glen designer discount outlet, with designer brands being sold at up to 70% discount. Why not bring your wife along for a weekend shopping trip, while you enjoy the conference?

Country Parks & Centuries of intriguing history

All within 30 minutes drive of the conference venue there are three country parks – Almondell, Bee Craigs and Polkemmet, with breathtaking scenery, great walks and stunning natural beauty. The historic town of Linlithgow is only 8 miles away, where the Stuart Kings of Scotland resided at Linlithgow Palace. The Scottish capital, Edinburgh is only 15 miles from the conference,with all its fine dining, shops and visitor attractions, including Scotland’s most visited destination – Edinburgh Castle.