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ORN Planning the Future: A Very Special Member Meeting

Date/Time

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 - Thursday, 21 November 2024
9:45 am - 3:30 pm

Location

Leigh Court

Details

Exciting Opportunity to Shape the Future of ORN – Join Us for a Special Member Meeting!

  • (Optional) Wednesday 20th November (7 p.m.) Member Networking Evening at No. 4 Clifton Village Restaurant
  • Thursday 21st November (9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) Planning the Future: A Very Special Member Meeting at Leigh Court, Bristol

Book Now via Ticket Tailor

The Outdoor Recreation Network (ORN) invites you to a truly special Event!  Join us FOR ‘ORN – Planning the Future: A Very Special Member Meeting‘ on Thursday, 21st November 2024, at the spectacular Leigh Court in Bristol.

ORN is a growing network, bringing together organisations across the outdoor recreation sector in the UK and Ireland, and this event is your chance to actively shape its future and learn from experts in this sector. As we take bold steps towards developing our new Action Plan (2025-2028), we’re calling on our members to participate in dynamic workshops focused on the top 6 priority themes identified in a recent survey of members and stakeholders. These are:

  1. Access and accessibility
  2. Enhancing public health and wellbeing
  3. Managing impacts of climate change
  4. Inclusion and diversity
  5. Economic pressures, funding, and resource allocation
  6. Sustainability, environmental impact, and conservation

This workshop will offer an ideal mix of brainstorming, networking, and actionable planning.

Here’s what in store:

  • Be inspired: Engage with thought leaders and have your say in dynamic workshops!
  • Collaborate with peers: Connect with peers in outdoor recreation, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation.
  • Shape the future: Your contributions will directly influence ORN’s future strategy and action plan, helping to tackle issues like climate change, inclusivity, and evolving recreation trends.
  • First sneak preview of the new ORN website!

With ORN continuing to grow, this event is packed with fantastic networking opportunities. For larger organisations, it will be a brilliant way to connect with others across the sector and share knowledge and findings from your latest research. For smaller organisations, it is valuable opportunity to network with a diverse range of influential partners and ensure your ideas help shape their thinking.

This is a unique occasion to take part in something impactful—where your leadership can help set the course for the future of outdoor recreation. We are confident that your insights will spark important conversations and drive meaningful action. We highly encourage member organisations to bring along multiple representatives (2 or more), so you can contribute a diverse range of perspectives and expertise to these key discussions.

Book Now to be involved in this exciting collaborative event!

Those wishing to attend can book online via Ticket Tailor. Please note this event sits outside of the ORN Calendar of events and so there is an attendance fee for all who attend of £112 to cover the running cost.

Should your organisation need to pay for your ticket via invoice please email ORN Secretariat Jayne Evans (jayne@outdoorrecreation.org.uk) with a Purchase Order Number and whether you wish to attend the networking event also on the 20th November.

20th November – Member Networking Evening
7 p.m. No.4 Clifton Village Restaurant (Entry by pre-booked ticket only)

For those arriving to Bristol the night before the event this is a fantastic opportunity to network with other ORN Members over a delicious 2 course dinner at NO. 4 Village Restaurant. To attend this event you must pre-book and order your meal in advance from the 2 course set menu. Spaces limited to 40 and costs £36 which includes a compulsory 10% service charge.

Book Now via Ticket Tailor

Accommodation
Should you wish to remain close to the workshop venue at Leigh Court we are encouraging delegates to stay in Clifton area of Bristol. ORN have secured a special discount rate of 20% for those wishing to stay in the area. Please quote Code: ‘ORN2024Bristol’ when booking online. You can also quote this code via phone or email. Please be aware that if you call between 3 m. and 6 p.m. the reception teams may be busy with check ins and will be unable to book you in straight away.

Please note that The Rodney Hotel is located beside the location for the ‘Member Networking Evening’ on the 20th November.

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