Monday, July 26th, 2010
Opening the door to Big Society
We are all hearing about the “Big Society” and “Civil Society” but what does it mean and how does it affect us all?
Come to this event and hear first hand from two key note speakers what effect they predict the change in government and public spending will have on the Voluntary and Community Sector.
Date: Monday 4th October
Time: 17.30 to 20.30
Venue: Ramada Hotel, New Road, Solihull B91 3RF
To book your free place, register online or download a booking form and send to: Events, SUSTAiN, The Priory, Church Hill Road, Solihull B91 3LF
Programme
| Time | Item |
| 17.30 | Arrivals, Buffet and Networking Meet Funders, Procurement Managers, I-SE and Network Representatives |
| 18.30 | Introduction |
| 18.40 | Keynote Speech – Sir Stuart Etherington, CEO, National Council for Voluntary Organisations “What impact Big Society will have on Voluntary Groups and Charities” |
| 19.10 | Questions and Answers |
| 19.25 | Introducing the 3rd Sector Representatives Group |
| 19.40 | Keynote Speech – Councillor Ian Hedley (Leader of Council) “What Big Society means to us in Solihull” |
| 20.10 | Questions and Answers |
| 20.25 | Closing Comments and Departure |
Terms and Conditions: Please note that, whilst the event is free, if you book a place and cancel within 10 days of the event, or fail to attend/send a suitable substitute, your organisation will be charged a cancellation fee of £25.
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