Wednesday, March 16, 2011
1330 - 16:00
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
This special showcase will highlight the learning outcomes and wider lessons from the winners of the SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration in 2010.
Participants will hear first-hand from the practitioners behind these commended regeneration initiatives, three of which are based in the highlands and islands.
Contact Tom Brown on 0131 271 3736 for more information.
Programme
1330 Registration and light buffet lunch
1400 Welcome and introduction: SURF Chief Executive, Andy Milne
1410 Presentation: Nurturing community confidence - Cindie Reiter, Manager, Rag Tag 'N' Textile ( Award winner, People category)
1425 Presentation: Tackling rural deprivation and exclusion - Elaine Newton, Manager, Uig Community Shop (Award winner, Place category)
1440 Presentation: Effective collaboration in a challenging context - Kate Townsend, Community Development Officer, Eday Partnership (Award winner, Partnership category)
1500 Interactive panel session: The speakers will be joined by a representative from the award winner in the Health and Employability - An Integrated Approach category
1550 Closing summary - Andy Milne, Chief Executive, SURF
1600 Close and coffee