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A wider network
As well as running events I am also managing a tourism project in the West Midlands and helping to coordinate the regional market towns forum there
At the moment I am helping AMT to expand it’s online services and am interested in social networks. I’d like to learn more about what members really want and need when it comes to online information and collaboration.
Climate change - taking local action
Communications the difficulties facing rural areas
Contribute as above
Encouraging more people to get involved in online networks
Even more enthusiasm and even more info
Feedback on the workshop I am leading on Prosperous Places Prosperous Towns; also more ideas of how we can add value to AMT membership
Food
Fresh perspectives - since I work mainly on urban projects
Hear more about what's going on around the country and share thoughts on the future.
How the web can help local communites connect
I am very excited about launching AMT's new Towns Alive programme and to discuss how we can use technology to help members' share their experience.
I'd like to pick up on enthusiasm from dynamic rural projects - but generally would like to take away spectacular good practice - particularly where people or partnerships are really transforming people's lives
ICT and networking communities
ICT support
Local ICT - Workshop 1
Meet lots of interesting new people
Networking via this forum and any papers made available from the convention
Opportunity to share the Fibrestream Mutual Franchise Vision
Rural Broadband
Sustainable Funding for rural organisations
The future of the web for smaller communities
The role of creative digital media in strengthening rural communities.
The role of the church in building and supporting rural communities
To meet as many people as possible
Transport schemes
Use of social web tools to improve participation in civic life; helping communities get online
access to healthcare
anaerobic digestion
anything really
attend the Local Food workshop and contribute to the 'Rural Vision - 2020' sesson.
broadband
but want to network anyway.
exclusion
ideas on how to help Bishop's Castle prosper
isolation and engagement in IT for community benefit
learn about other projects
local transpost
meet others working towards similar goals
particularly with a sustainable economic/strategic element
plus meeting people doing interesting things in their town.
rural intergration
so I am looking forward to pinching some good ideas to take back with me. I am virtually bringing a coach load of delegates from the West Midlands -so watch out for them!
someone in authority to believe rural people need it
supporting local economies
what is working where
won't be going to it