Member Event: Norfolk Rural Development Strategy launch event

The Norfolk Rural Development Strategy has been drawn up following extensive consultation around the county.Focusing on the priorities for growth in Norfolk, this new strategy is the basis for creating positive change in rural areas andwill be launched on Friday 4th October at Barnham Broom Hotel (Honingham Road, Norfolk, NR9 4DD).

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about the strategy from our speakers:

• George Nobbs (Leader, Norfolk County Council)
• George Freeman (MP for Mid-Norfolk)
• Richard Powell OBE (Healthy Ambitions)
• Simon Coward (Director of Innovation & Enterprise, Hethel Engineering Centre)
• Susie Emmett (Green Shoots Productions)
• Clarke Willis (CEO, Anglia Farmers)

Agenda:

9.30 – Registration and coffee 10.00 – Welcome by George Nobbs 10.05 – Introduction by Richard Powell 10.20 – Clarke Willis (RDS Steering Group) – Purpose and findings of the strategy 10:35 – George Freeman (MP for Mid Norfolk.) 10:45 – Coffee Break 11:05 – Richard Powell -introduces what the strategy means for business 11:15 – Presentations from key speakers from the rural business community 11:45 – Richard Powell discusses the next steps 12:00 – Q & A session 12.15 – Close, summing up and thanks from Richard Powell Lunch and networking

RSVP: Helen Bibby, Anglia Farmers on 01603 881 803 or email [email protected] by Tuesday 1 October.