Let’s talk ‘Localilsm’ at our Annual General Meeting

1. This year’s AGM forms the centrepiece of an event focusing on the Government’s Localism Bill, with guest speaker Sylvia Brown OBE, Chief Executive of ACRE talking about what that might mean for you and your community. Tuesday 1st November 2011, 4.30-6.30pm Clifton on Teme Village Hall Let’s talk ‘Localilsm’ at our Annual General Meeting “Community right to buy” “Community right to challenge” Wellbeing Workshop 3pm – 4pm Recharge your batteries: Enhance your personal energy levels This 1 hour workshop looks at how we think affects our personal energy levels and will give you tips and techniques to help you to recognise what drains your energy levels, the effect that can have on you and what you can do to keep your energy levels high, even when you are under pressure. I wish to reserve the following number of places at the Wellbeing Workshop Community Buildings Workshop 3pm – 4pm ‘Sustainable Solutions - calling all village halls in Wychavon, Malvern Hills and Wyre Forest’ With funding support from LEADER Worcestershire, Community First is launching a year long project targeting 127 of the 136 village halls in Malvern Hills, Wychavon and Wyre Forest. We aim to help committees improve their environmental, financial and service sustainability . Come and hear more about how we can help village halls can become essential components in the Big Society. I wish to reserve the following number of places at the Community Buildings workshop I / wewill be attending the AGM and Keynote Address (no. of places required) I / we will be staying for the buffet (no. of places required) I have the following Dietary requirements: I have the following accessibility requirements: If you are reserving more than one place, please state all names: There is no charge for the workshops or AGM but please be aware that you are expected to attend once we have received your booking. Failure to do so, without at least 48hrs notice, will mean that you are charged an administration fee of £20. Community First is the Community Council in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It is a Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales), a registered Charity and a member of ACRE. Charity No 703072 Company No 2504158 Community First, Malvern View, Willow End Park, Blackmore Park Road, Malvern, WR13 6NN T: 01684 312730 F: 01684 311278 Email: info@comfirst.org.uk Web: www.comfirst.org.uk

2. 3 - 4.00pm Topical workshop/briefings 4 - 4.30pm Networking and refreshments 4.30 – 5.15pm AGM and main business 5.15 – 6.15pm ‘Let’s talk about Localism’ Keynote address 6.15 – 7pm Evening refreshments and networking This year’s AGM will conclude with a keynote address on the Government’s Localism Bill by Sylvia Brown OBE, Chief Executive of ACRE*. It will ensure you better understand and can respond to a major piece of legislation that will have an impact on your community Sylvia Brown works nationally with government and with partner organisations, to promote the role and expertise of rural communities, and highlight the challenges they face. Sylvia was awarded the OBE for services to rural communities in 2007. She is still a parish councillor in her own community in a village close to Swindon which has provided essential background experience for an ACRE Chief Executive. This is a pivotal time for local groups to engage with a national expert. You’ll also get the opportunity to find out about the support, advice and services available from Community First to assist the growth and development of your group * Community First is a member of ACRE and is represented on their Board of Trustees Community First annual directors report and financial accounts for 2010 – 2011 are now available to download at www.comfirst.org.uk I will be attending Community First’s AGM at 4.30pm on 1st November 2011 Name: Name of organisation if applicable: Address: Email address: Nominated representatives: (person entitled to vote as per your membership details) Please tick here to confirm that the ‘nominated representative’ of your organisation is the person who received this invitation and is named above. To change your nominated representative or to appoint a nominated representative for the first time, please fill in the details below: Current representative (if any): New representative: Please turn over. Please complete the booking form on both sides and return to Cheryl Cooney by 24th Oct 2011Community First Malvern View, Willow End Park, Blackmore Park Road, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 6NN Tel: 01684 312739; Fax: 01684 311278; Email: cherylc@comfirst.org.uk