Wales - Free Sustainability Training for land workers

Thu Jun 14 19:04:04 BST 2007

Apologies for cross pointing. Please forward to anyone who may be interested, many thanks, Larch

PP4SD, Adeilad Margam Building, Prifysgol Abertawe/Swansea University SA2 8PP

Invitation to Free Sustainability Training

You are cordially invited to a free ½ day training event at the beautiful 19th Century Craflwyn Hall, Beddgelert, Gwynedd on Thursday, 5th July 2007. A free buffet lunch will be available from 1.00pm. The training is tailored to all those involved in managing land and will cover:

*        RECENT LEGISLATION                        

*        MARKETING

*        PROFITABILITY

*        INNOVATION

So please come and pass this invitation on to others whom may be interested in high quality training and a complimentary lunch and refreshments. 

The training has been developed by PP4SD (Professional Practice for Sustainable Development). This UK wide project has been developing, delivering and publishing training materials since 1999.  More information can be found at www.pp4sd.org.uk <http://www.pp4sd.org.uk/> 

Thanks to funding from the EU, the highly-qualified PP4SD team can offer you FREE training in your local area to help your business planning. So, if you cannot make the 5th July contact them to arrange your own free training.  The training will help you to incorporate sustainability into all areas of your business.

The courses last for a half or a full day, are free of charge, and so far are taking place at the following venue & dates:

Craflwyn Hall, Beddgelert 5th July

National Botanic Garden Of  Wales 16th & 18th July

PP4SD will also be giving free tasters at the following shows and fairs:

The Welsh Game Fair, Cams 16th & 17th June, North Wales Show, Caernarfon 7th July, Royal Welsh 23-26th July, Gower Show, 5th August, Anglesey County Show 14th & 15th August.

Other events and training courses will be taking place around Wales so there will be one in your area.

RSVP

Please register your place on the course with Jan Morgan, Project Administrator:

Tel: 01792 602655         Email:  j.w.morgan at swansea.ac.uk

NEWS RELEASE

June 2006

Free ECO Training for Farmers

A national programme of sustainability training will be launched at the stunning 19th Century Craflwyn Hall, Beddgelert on Thursday, 5th July 1.00pm. The training is aimed at farmers and anyone involved in managing land and will cover:

*	RECENT LEGISLATION                        
*	MARKETING
*	PROFITABILITY
*	INNOVATION

Come along for high quality training tailored to your needs and a complimentary lunch and refreshments. 

The training has been developed by PP4SD (Professional Practice for Sustainable Development) is a national project, developing , designing and publishing training materials, and carrying out training courses for businesses.  More information can be found at www.pp4sd.org.uk <http://www.pp4sd.org.uk/> 

The highly-qualified team can offer you FREE training in your local area to help your business planning, so if you cannot make the 5th July contact them to arrange your own free training.  The training will enable you to incorporate sustainability into all areas of your business.

Project Director, Dr Jane Claricoates said; "If small businesses in Wales are to become more cost-effective and comply with legislation about the environment, animal welfare and employment, they can benefit from incorporating sustainable practices such as energy efficiency and waste management into their business plans.  Using a systems approach and relevant case studies, we help companies develop their own practical solutions."

James Wilson of Deepdock Ltd., Holyhead, a mussel farmer, commented after attending a pilot event, "This exciting project can help my understanding of the sustainability of my business, and help others within a highly-competitive and developing industry."

Dr. Larch Maxey, who is leading the first training course on 5th July at Craflwyn Hall commented: 'This is just the beginning. Our research shows the incredible commitment and innovation within Wales and these courses will build on that.'

The courses last for a half or a full day, are free of charge, and are taking place at the following venue & dates:

CRAFLWYN, NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY, BEDGELLERT:  JULY 5

NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF WALES:   JULY 16 & 18

PP4SD will also be at;

THE WELSH GAME FAIR, GELLI AUR, CARMARTHENSHIRE ON JUNE 16 & 17

NORTH WALES SHOW, CAERNARFON:  JULY 7

ROYAL WELSH SHOW, BUILTH WELLS: JULY 23-26

GOWER SHOW, OXWICH:  AUGUST 5

ANGELSEY COUNTY SHOW HOLYHEAD:  AUGUST 14 & 15

A TASTER SESSION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAMME WILL BE ON OFFER AT ALL SHOWS.

Other events and training courses will be taking place around Wales so there will be one in your area. Please register your place on the course with Jan Morgan, Project Administrator, Tel: 01792 602655,  Email:  j.w.morgan at swansea.ac.uk

ENDS

Interviews and pictures

Interviews can be arranged with persons quoted in this release and with other members of PP4SD and prospective attendees. We also have a small number of high-resolution photographs of relevant SME businesses available.

Please address all enquiries to:

Jan Morgan, Project Administrator:   Tel: 01792 602655

                                                        Email:  j.w.morgan at swansea.ac.uk

OR

Dr Larch Maxey, Development Officer (yn cynnwys <http://www.geiriadur.net/atebion.php?PHPSESSID=f56d59d53d6f14d70483f24e02dfbb84&uni=y&prefLang=en&term=yn+cynnwys&direction=we&whichpart=exact&type=saying>  ymholiadau Gymraeg):

Tel:  01792 602648 or 07726 195412 

Email:  j.w.morgan at swansea.ac.uk

Notes to Editors

The Swansea University PP4SD project is, in partnership with Lantra (the Sector Skills Council) advising the government on training for the land-based industries and assisting Welsh SMEs with increasingly stringent legislation compliance. The project can also help meet increasing demands from customers for environmentally-friendly practices and products. Sustainable approaches to business planning and reporting can help small businesses become more efficient, cost-effective and save money. PP4SD is funded by Europe via the Welsh Assembly Government, and will also be training staff within F.E. and H.E. Institutions to deliver their programmes.

We welcome any enquiries from businesses, and have extensive networks, so we may be able to offer information and advice over the phone, or put you in contact with other organisations.

PP4SD - Professional Practice for Sustainable Development

           - Arferion Proffesiynol ar Gyfer Datblygiad Cynaliadwy 

Dr. Larch Maxey

Swyddog Datblygu/Development Officer

Cadwraeth Amgylcheddol/Environmental Conservation

PP4SD

Ystafell/Room 112

Adeilad Margam/Margam Building

Prifysgol Abertwe/Swansea University

Parc Singleton Park

Abertawe/Swansea SA2 8PP

01792 602648

l.maxey at swan.ac.uk

Am wybodaeth am Lammas weld/For Information on the Lammas Low Impact Project see www.lammas.org.uk

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