Castle Douglas Local Rural Parliament Event

From Scottish Rural Parliament

September 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Our Vision for Rural Scotland – Local Rural Parliament Events

This is an early bird notification of an upcoming event that has great importance for people living and working in rural areas of Dumfries and Galloway . These Scottish Rural Parliament meetings will go towards identifying the collective vision for rural Scotland and the issues that are important to us.

When: Monday the 22nd September 2014.

Where: The Mill on the Fleet, High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2HS

Time: 18.30 –20.30

Purpose:

-Raise awareness of the Rural Parliament and encourage attendance at the November event

-Start to gain input from communities into the Rural Parliament

-Stimulate discussion about solutions to local challenges in Dumfries and Galloway

-Create a collective vision for rural Scotland

Event:

·Presentation of the Scottish Rural Parliament

·Q&A and any other presentations from a local perspective

·Workgroup / world café session to address people’s vision for their community in 10 years time and what will be needed to enable this and address current barriers.

To book a place contact Pip Tabor via email; piptabor@sup.org.uk