Forthcoming Events

CGB training at Autumn Conference

From 9.00am on 13th September 2008 until 5.00pm on 16th September 2008, at Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

The Campaign has put together an exciting programme of training for Autumn Federal Conference in Bournemouth - all the sessions are on a drop-in basis, so please do come along if you are interested!

Saturday 13th September

09:15 - 10:45 Starting from Scratch! Building your Development Seat

11:00 - 12:30 Making a speech at Conference

14:30 - 15:45 Time management for candidates

16:00 - 17:30 Getting the best from the Candidate-Agent relationship

Sunday 14th September

09:15 - 10:45 Coping with Conflict in your local party

11:00 - 12:30 Could you be a Parliamentary Candidate? We tell you how!

14:30 - 15:45 Leadership skills for women

16:00 - 17:30 Dress for Success: What to wear as a woman in politics

Monday 15th September

09:15 - 10:45 Now you are a PPC - helpful hints for newly selected candidates.

11:00 - 12:30 Writing and designing your selection leaflets

14:30 - 15:45 Dealing with difficult people

16:00 - 17:30 Building your local profile using the media

Tuesday 16th September

09:15 - 10:45 He said/She said - How gender communication has an impact in politics

11:00 - 12:30 Confidence on the Doorstep! Dealing with local members and the public face-to-face

14:30 - 15:45 Planning and winning your selection campaign

16:00 - 17:30 Finding and building a team of volunteers

For further information, please contact vicky.booth@libdems.org.uk and 020 73404992

CGB Fundraising Auction

14th September 2008, between 8.30pm and 9.45pm, at The Highcliff Marriott, Purbeck Suite

With Don Foster MP and Jo Swinson MP

The Annual Campaign for Gender Balance fundraising auction will take place during Spring Conference in Bournemouth.The 2007 event was extremely successful, raising over £3000 to help the Campaign support women through all stages of the approval and selection process. Please do come along for a glass of wine, bid for exciting prizes, and show your support for the Campaign!

For further information, please contact vickybooth@libdems.org.uk

London Inspiration and Training Day

27th September 2008, between 10.30am and 4.30am, at 4 Cowley Street, London

CGB Inspiration & Training Days are friendly and informal events, designed to give female members the opportunity to learn more about becoming active in the party. The day includes training on key skills, information and advice on becoming a candidate, and the opportunity to meet and network with other members. If you have ever been interested in standing as a candidate, or would just like to build on your existing skills, please do come along!

If you are interested in attending the event, please contact the Campaign Organiser, Vicky Booth, on Vicky.booth@libdems.org.uk or phone 020 73404992.