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CTC / Cyclenation / GMCC spring conference: “Cycling as a solution”
CTC, Cyclenation and the Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign present the…
“Cycling as a solution” conference
Saturday 30th May, 10am – 5pm, Manchester
Key speakers and workshops on how increasing cycling levels can help local communities and councils respond positively to key challenges such as: climate change; cycling and the economy; style/well-being; beating traffic congestion; and achieving a more healthy lifestyle.
A wide range of workshops will help provide both new & experienced cycle campaigners with the skills to get more done locally and nationally. Including sessions on: fundraising, cycling policy, getting more out of the media , making the business case for cycling, working with the local community and how to get local business on board.
Lets share our experience and organise more effectively.
The fee for the conference is £20, which includes delegate pack, refreshments and lunch.
Please find a schedule for the day below:
0900 – 0945: breakfast
0900 – 1000: registration; tea and coffee.
1015 - 1025: welcome to the conference and overview of the day’s themes, Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign.
1025 – 1045: keynote address from Koy Thomson, London Cycling Campaign
1045 – 1055: the importance of Local Transport Plans (LTPs), Roger Geffen, CTC.
1055 – 1245: panel discussion and question and answer session.
- Health: Joe Mellor, NHS
- Wealth: Bruce Macdonald, SQW Consulting / Cycle England *NOW CONFIRMED*
- Environment: Richard George, Campaign for Better Transport
- Community: Juliet Jardine, CTC
- Style: Amy Fleuriot, Cyclodelic
1245 – 1400: lunch, display stalls and poster competition.
1400 – 1440: skills and policy workshop session 1. You will be able to choose to attend up to 3 workshops, from a wide choice including the following:
- Community engagement: Liz Clarke, Bikeright!
- Effective communication: Steve Connor, Creative Concern
- Engaging and influencing local decision-makers: Susie Morrow and Mike Grahn, Wandsworth Cycle Campaign
- Fundraising: Holger Schiller, CTC
- Lobbying / Influencing: London Cycle Campaign
- Project managing an event: John Mallows, Cheltenham Cycle Campaign and CTC Right to Ride
- Shaping LTPs and other upcoming policy developments: Chris Peck, CTC
- The image of cycling: André Curtis, cyclenation
- Local and national campaigning- strengthening the links: Roger Geffen, CTC
- Web-based mapping: Simon Nuttall and Martin Lucas-Smith, CycleStreets.net / Cambridge
Cycling Campaign
1445 – 1525: skills and policy workshop session 2.
1525 – 1535: coffee break.
1535 – 1615: skills and policy workshops session 3.
1620 – 1650: forthcoming campaigns, CTC and Cyclenation.
1650: closing remarks, Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign.
1700: end.
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