Rural Conference 2010 Report Avaliable for Download
‘Sowing the Seed, Reaping the Benefits’
Rural Conference
On Tuesday 8th June 2010, 59 rural group organisers; ward and county council representatives; and statutory, voluntary, community & faith sector agencies working in rural areas gathered at the ACE Centre for ‘Sowing the Seed, Reaping the Benefit’ rural conference. Attendees came from across Pendle, Burnley, Rossendale and Hyndburn.
The conference was hosted by the Improving Reach Project & the People and Communities thematic group of the Pendle Partnership, who also part-funded the conference.
Focus of the Conference
The focus of the conference was about how to engage with rural communities and guest presenters spoke on a range of topics:
Why Focus on Rural Engagement?
Martin Bradley: Rural Development and Training Officer, Pendle Community Network
Tools for Rural Engagement
Denise Partington: Chief Executive Officer, Community Futures
Engagement from The Perspective Of Parish Councils And The Community
Marion Gelder: Executive Secretary Lancashire Assn. of Local Councils
Rural Proofing – Principles and Practice
Martin Bradley: Rural Development and Training Officer, Pendle Community Network
Rural Proofing and Sustainable Community Strategies
Rupert Swarbrick – Chair: Ribble Valley Local Strategic Partnership
The Healthy Valley Project
David Ingham – Ribble Valley Local Strategic Partnership Manager
Working with Older People
David Rowbotham: Pendle Seniors Action Group & Over 50’s Forum
Feedback received from those who attended was very positive:
‘The event was well organised and well presented’
‘It was evident it was organised by professionals and knowledgeable people”
‘Excellent and informative event’
‘Thought provoking’
Copies of conference presentations can be found by clicking on the following link http://www.pendlecommunitynetwork.org.uk/downloads.asp and registering your details. Once you have registered, you will be taken to the ‘downloads’ section where you can select the documents under the heading ‘Rural Conference 2010’.
For more information, please contact Martin Bradley, Rural Development & Training officer on 01282 619913 or email martin@pendlecommunitynetwork.org.uk