Here's a series of guides we produced that you may find helpful in planning, promoting and facilitating community events that you can also access from:
http://www.planlocal.org.uk/downloads/group/planning-promoting-and-facilitating-events
Below is a range of resources which can help you when you reach a point of needing to plan, promote or facilitate an event. Not many people have much experience in planning events, but there a number of simple steps you can take to help yours run smoothly and successfully.
There is info on the process leading up to the event, such as booking, organising and promoting; the event itself, which includes managing people and debates, and making a record of everything discussed; and the follow-up, including event evaluation and letting people know the outcomes.
Why run a series of public events to establish a community renewable energy project?
Information and advice on why and how you should go about running a series of public events to get the community 'on board'.
Click here to download this file (PDF 92kb)
Introduction to facilitation skills and group management
Understanding the different roles of those running an event - and the different behaviour of those attending.
Click here to download this file (PDF 56kb)
Guidance on promoting your events
Help with thinking about your motivation and messages for your event, and guidance on how to attract attendees.
Click here to download this file (PDF 51kb)
Ensuring that every event has an outcome and setting yourself goals at each public event you host.
Click here to download this file (PDF 69kb)
Practical guidance on setting up events
Realising the number of tasks to be done, the information needed to gather and the procedures to follow to make setting up an event as stress-free as possible.
Click here to download this file (PDF 41kb)
A spreadsheet to help you plan out and structure your events, including guidance and suggestions, and timings.
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