Blackpool Spring Conference Mar 20th-23rd
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Conference is the place to be to get inspiration and get involved in deciding on national policy. It now runs Fri- Monday, so train tickets are more expensive and from York not available any cheaper in advance. Although the party has an income related scale of conference fees, it still ends up equating to the price of a holiday unless you are paying the unwaged rate. End result is curious mixture of semi professional 'politicians' who are there to strut their stuff and revise the constitution and the eco warrior and totally committed (!) whose one escape from the smallholding, commune or urban ecohouse is to attend Green party conference! However long or short your planned visit to conference you need to book now to get in at the discount rate!
Spring 2009 (Blackpool Winter Gardens, 20th-23rd March)
Spring conference this year is by the seaside - in the expansive spaces of the Winter Gardens at Blackpool - so there's room for everyone. And there's a strong focus on training at this conference, as well as the usual policy-making, discussion and good cheer.
Booking early helps conference committee to plan events, so there's a 25% discount for those who book before 21st February. Non-party members are welcome as non-voting observers at the same rates. Creche bookings MUST be made by 21st February. see www.greenparty.org.uk for full details.
Pre-bookers will also be posted their conference guide with timetable and final agenda in advance, unless they request otherwise. But if you can't make plans that far ahead, or if a window suddenly opens in the diary, you can just turn up on the door and sign in, for one day or more, and you'll be most welcome.
A draft timetable will be posted here as soon as it is available. Conference opens at 11am on Friday 20th March (registration will open at 10am) and closes at 4pm on Monday 23rd March.
Accommodation
An online booking website has been set up to make it easy for conference-goers to book accommodation.
Crash Space: please note that we have been unable to find a suitable crash space, but we have booked a limited number of spaces in a nearby backpackers hostel, at a cost of £40 per person for the 3 nights (Fri, Sat, Sun) - places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Children
Free crèche space for members is being organised by Clover Events. Please contact Leila (01974 261340) before 21st February to book in your children.
Press registration and access to the auditorium
Accredited members of the press can register at the main reception desk from 10am Friday 20th March. Advance booking is not essential but, for ease of planning and to ensure this process goes smoothly, please let us know in advance if you are planning to attend.
For further information, please contact the press team on 020 7561 0282, press@greenparty.org.uk
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