Naval Nexus Event

Event Date : 09/12/2024

Monday 9 December 2024 at 6pm – 8:20pm

The University of Bolton is delighted to invite you to a special event celebrating community cohesion and the return of HMS Ambuscade to the UK.

We are honoured to welcome both His Excellency Muhammad Tariq Wazir - Consul General of Pakistan, Manchester and Dr. Muhammad Anwar, Trustee and former Commander of the Naval Squadron PN, as our keynote speakers.

Dr. Anwar was the first captain to bring HMS Ambuscade to the UK, making this event particularly meaningful. Celebrate History: Be part of a historic moment as we commemorate HMS Ambuscade’s incredible journey.

Event address: HE. Muhammad Tariq Wazir – Consul General of Pakistan to talk about the importance of friendship between Pakistan and the United Kingdom and provide some data on the amount of bilateral trade between the two nations.
Distinguished Keynote: Hear from Dr. Muhammad Anwar, a naval leader with first-hand experience of the ship’s legacy.
Speakers include: Professor Paul Hollins, Professor of Cultural Research Development, University of Bolton, Dr Mark Brocklehurst, ex Royal Navy and Managing Director, Sharples Group & Mr Stewart Jones
Maritime Insights: Learn about the fascinating story of HMS Ambuscade and its connection to British and international naval heritage.

MC for the event – Marcus Nisar from Media M & University welcome by Professor Zubair Hanslot – Provost.

You can find more information about the ship’s incredible journey here.

Date: Monday, 9 December 2024

Time: 6pm – 8:20pm

Refreshments Provided as well as free car parking.

Location: Bolton University, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB. Main Lecture Theatre, Senate House

Schedule of proceedings:

Time	Item Description	Delivered By	Location
6:00pm	Arrival & Refreshments	University of Bolton	University of Bolton Senate House The Boardroom
6:40pm	Event Address	HE. Muhammad Tariq Wazir, Consul General of Pakistan to talk about the importance of friendship between Pakistan and the United Kingdom and provide some data on the amount of bilateral trade between the two nations.	University of Bolton The Lecture Theatre
6:50pm	University Address: Opening Remarks	Prof Zubair Hanslot, University Provost	University of Bolton The Lecture Theatre
6:55pm	Background	David O’Neill CEO & Trustee, Clyde Naval Heritage	University of Bolton The Lecture Theatre
7:25pm	Statement by a Trustee	Dr Muhammad Anwar Former Commander of the Naval Squadron PN, who was the first Captain that came to the UK to collect the ship.	University of Bolton The Lecture Theatre
7:40pm	Comments	Professor Paul Hollins Professor of Cultural Research at the UoB Previously served in the Royal Navy on HMS Hermes, the Falkland Task Force flagship, and HMS Ariadne a small Leander class Frigate. He served in the Falklands, South Georgia, South Thule, and in other parts of the word. Paul is providing support to the project to bring home HMS Ambuscade. Dr Mark Brocklehurst For Mark, work & play started at 16 with a 12-year span in the Royal Navy which gave him most of the life skills that he now uses in his career. Mark started in the office equipment sector at Sharples Group eventually leading to an MBO with friends until the company sold in 2023 and retirement commenced. Mr Stewart Jones Stewart will be speaking about how he has coordinated sea and Air Cadets in Crewe, the town affiliated with both HMS Ambuscade ships. This has led to a national effort across the armed forces cadet groups being worked on.	University of Bolton The Lecture Theatre
7:55pm	Questions & Answers	Prof Zubair Hanslot University Provost	University of Bolton The Lecture Theatre
8:15pm	Closing Remarks	Prof Paul Hollins	University of Bolton The Lecture Theatre
8:20pm	Close & Departure