Russian softwoods will be the hot topic for discussion at the next meeting of the London Softwood Club on October 2.

A panel of speakers will explain the importance of changes in the sector and what trading with Russia means today.

Chairing the panel will be Peter Hammersley of Churchill & Sim Group Ltd, supported by Pete Hunt of Arbour Forest Products Ltd, Stephen Isaacs of George Harrison Ltd, Dougie Bryce of TTS Shipping Ltd and Vladimir Rzhedbaev of the Union of Timber Manufacturers.

Tickets for the event, being held at the Charing Cross Hotel, should be booked by September 29 from Sylvia Spooner at sylvia.spooner@UPM-kymmene.com or 01375 841124. Tickets cost £35.