John Saich, one of our Promoter Support Associates, spent the first half of 2016 meeting with each of our Promoters, to find out a bit more about them, their communities, and their future plans. The insight he gleaned from these discussions is helping to shape the support and services that we offer to Promoters.
A recurring theme that he noted, is the need for more opportunities for Promoters to meet with each other, especially closer to home: to network, discuss programming plans, and learn from each other. As much as the annual Spring Gathering is a useful and enjoyable event, meeting face to face only once a year, just isn’t enough.
As a result, the Gathering concept will be brought closer to Promoters this Autumn, with a tour of one day Micro Gatherings encompassing the Central, North and West Highlands, as well as Argyll.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Tue 27 Sept – Glenurquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit
Hosted by Glenurquhart Public Hall Promoters
Register for this FREE event here: Micro Gathering / Central Highland
Wed 28 Sept – Lyth Arts Centre, Caithness
Hosted by Lyth Arts Centre
Register for this FREE event here: Micro Gathering / North Highland
Fri 30 Sept – Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle of Skye
Hosted by SEALL
Register for this FREE event here: Micro Gathering / West Highland
Sat 1 Oct – The Rockfield Centre, Oban
Hosted by Oban Communities Trust
Register for this FREE event here: Micro Gathering / Argyll
Each of these free events is open to Promoters in the surrounding area, and will feature a facilitated networking session in the morning, and a structured workshop delivered by flip in the afternoon. Not to mention plenty of breathing space to chat to each other over lunch and cups of tea.
Please note that places are limited and registration for the Micro Gatherings will close at noon on Mon 12 Sept.
Not a member of The Touring Network? Get in touch to find out how to get involved.