27 February 2008

SUPPORT FOR GWYNEDD AND MID WALES EVENT ORGANISERS

On 12 March, Gwynedd Council, in partnership with Gwynedd Event Network and Mid Wales Tourism Partnership will be holding a symposium for events organisers in Gwynedd and Mid Wales.  The event, which is free of charge, will be held at The Dragon Theatre in Barmouth between 9.30am and 3.00pm.

During the one day event, presentations will be given by services within Gwynedd Council that event organisers often need to contact when organising an event, including the licensing service, highways and environmental health.  Presentations will also be given by officers from the emergency services about how to go about arranging a major event, and from Dr. Keith Still from ‘Crowd Dynamics’, who is recognised worldwide for expertise in crowd control.

In the afternoon, various workshops have been arranged which will concentrate on marketing and promoting events, managing events, funding and sponsoring, and evaluating the success of an event.   

Gwynedd Council Development Portfolio Leader and Gwynedd’s Event Network Chairman said: 

“Major events play a substantial part in the economical, cultural and social life in Gwynedd. 

“The individuals and groups who arrange these events play an important role in promoting their local communities and Gwynedd in general.   I’m very pleased to see such an event being held, and I hope that many will make the most of the opportunity.”