"We chose the Ramada Jarvis for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which complements the nature of our events and makes it exactly the right place to meet our requirements. The venue has space for a large exhibition, several areas with comfortable seating for networking and impromptu meetings. The venue is close to Leeds but in a rural setting close to the Golden Acre Park and Nature Reserve."
Thanks to the commitment at an early stage of main sponsors, Yorkshire Forward, ruralnet|uk have been able to start planning details of the event.
Delegates are already booking places to take advantage of the discounts being offered (go to www.ruralnetuk.org/conference for further information), and sponsorship enquiries are developing well.
"Accessible... informative.. communal... valuable...": the verdicts of last year's delegates highlight the aspects we aim to take forward for ruralnet|2005, which is scheduled for 12 and 13 of October. Full programme details will be available early summer 2005.
Participants from throughout the UK and from all backgrounds with an interest in rural development are expected to attend.
In addition, Ramada Jarvis have again agreed to sponsor two free delegate places for the voluntary sector.
Notes to editors
1. Yorkshire Forward is the regional development agency for Yorkshire & The Humber. In 2003-4 Yorkshire Forward created & safeguarded 16,500 jobs, encouraged 730 business to start up, attracted £275.8m private sector finance and supported 47,000 learning opportunities. See www.yorkshire-forward.com
2. The Ramada Leeds Parkway is situated 6 miles north of Leeds, next to Golden Acre Park and Nature Reserve. See www.ramadajarvis.co.uk
3. ruralnet|uk is a rural regeneration charity (no 1089238). See www.ruralnetuk.org
4. Bookings for ruralnet|2005 are being taken on 0845 1300 411 and the web at www.ruralnetuk.org/conference
5. Sponsors and exhibitors should contact ruralnet|uk on 0845 1300 411 for further information
6. ruralnet|2004 attracted 213 delegates and 28 exhibitors. Delegates came from all countries of the UK and included the key rural regeneration decision and policy makers, representatives of the public, private, voluntary and community sectors. Free places were provided to 30 grass roots community groups to ensure their participation.
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