More people, more choice, more inclusive

The collaboration with the Action for Market Towns (AMT) convention this year created a unique opportunity for the sector, to deliver two distinct rural events back-to-back over 3 days. There has been a lot of interest in elements of both conferences, but people are not able to spare three days. As such, we have decided to bring ruralnet|2008 Live & Local into the AMT convention and give delegates even greater choice of workshops and study tours over a two-day period, 1-2 October.

We have faced challenges raising support for bursaries this year and so, by combining the events we are able to release resources to invest in the online elements of the event which will be open to everyone, wherever you are.

See the revised PROGRAMME.

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I’ve already booked for Live & Local. What are the implications of these changes for me?
We have contacted all those who have already booked and made the necessary changes to your booking. If you have any further queries please call Sam or Angela on 0845 1300 411,

September 3rd, 2008

The networking has already started - online

Using a social networking tool called ‘crowdvine‘, people are connecting and sharing ideas before the conference!

Here are taster of the subjects people are interested in:

Affordable housing * Fuel poverty * Public transport * Strong Communities * Broadband * Community empowerment * Dying villages * Housing * Local energy * Local services * Rural isolation * Transport

With people from:

Arqiva * Charity Bank * DavePress * Linconshire County Council * May Partnership Ltd * NAVCA * Pathfinder   * Popokatea * ruralnet * SCIP * Soil Association * Stratford-upon-Avon CVS * Yorkshire Forward *

Signing up is easy and you can meet some interesting people and take part in some interesting debates.

What do YOU want to talk about?

August 15th, 2008