CCB's Annual Conference - book now

Date: 8th July 2010

Venue: Palmer Building Univiersity of Reading

Type: Conference

Common Goals, Different Attitudes -

the Power of Community Relationships

DATE: Thursday 8th July 2010

TIME: 10.00 - 16.30 (registation from 9.15)

VENUE: Palmer Building, University of Reading

*SPEAKER's:

Social Capital: What is 'it'. why is 'it' important and how do we work with 'it' Professor Gavin Parker, School of Real Estate & Planning, University of Reading & Trevor Cherrett, Commission for Rural Communities

The Right to Try: Peter Couchman, Chief Executive, The Plunkett Foundation

Implementation of Social Capital; theory into practice. Keith Harrison, Chief Executive, Action with Communities in Rural Kent

"Common Goals, Different Attitudes' will examine how to use effective and proven Social Capital tools to create cohesive and connected communities.

This conference is a must for people, organisations or groups looking to build connections, networks, trust, relationships and communications within their communities.

Workshops will focus on:

• the role of the voluntary sector in the development of social capital
• building successful partnerships
• engaging with diverse community groups
• community planning
• effectively using the virtual community
• creating and managing community owned buildings and business

(For a full list of workshops please click on the menu button entitled 'workshops' on the left)

If you are:

• Involved in partnership working with either Government, communities of business;
• Responsible or involved with delivering services or projects within communities
• Involved in policy development in relation to communities

...then book now, details below

The price includes all refreshments, a conference pack and a buffet lunch with an opportunity to network and enjoy exhibition stands.

To reserve a place at the conference please complete a booking form and e-mail: conference@ccberks.org.uk or phone 0118 9612000.

We all have the right to be part of a united, collective and prosperous community. We aspire to be part of active communities that have a strong sense of identity, community spirit, common goals and neighbourliness.

In the current climate of a weakened economy, increasing social inequalities and growing environmental challenges it is becoming hard to empower individuals and groups of people to effect change in their own communities.

Social Capital is the 'glue' that helps people, organisations and communities to work together towards common goals. High social capital supports citizenship, neighbourliness, social networks, shared values and community involvement.

Through a combination of workshops, case studies and presentations 'Common Goals, Different Attitudes' will look at the evidence and experience of how building Social Capital will strengthen, galvanise and improve the communities in which we live.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has" Margaret Mead

Feedback from CCB’s 2009 annual conference:
Thought the conference was great and can’t wait for the next one!’
‘Good format. Same again next year please!’
‘The conference was well organised and the documentation was excellent; the CCB staff were very professional and helpful.’
Excellent speakers with thought provoking messages’
‘Really good and informative’
‘Great variety with varied topics that were just the right length’
‘I found Sarah Ward’s workshop very interesting, well thought out and presented. She certainly knows how to motivate people to engage with their community’

*CCB reserves the right to alter the conference programme, speakers, workshops and/or timings of sessions

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