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Partners' Meetings

We organise regular partners' meetings (usually between 4 or 5 per year) which provide networking opportunities, updates from us and a chance to hear our latest news, partner spotlights and we organise inspiring speakers relevant to our area and partners. Meetings are one of the free benefits of joining Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Tourism and are always very enjoyable.

Meetings are held at a range of partner locations throughout the area, allowing the host to showcase their business to others. We invite guests to speak on topics that we hope will be relevant and of interest (such as marketing, local events, best practice and technology). Perhaps the best aspect of our meetings is that they allow our partners to meet and network with others. We also have spotlights inviting partners to speak and invite new partners to introduce themselves to the group.

Attendance is for our partners only and details of the meeting and how to book will be sent out to all in advance. We ask that all partners book their free tickets in advance so that we can manage numbers and book catering.

If you are not yet a partner but are interested in joining and would like to attend a meeting to see what we’re all about, please email us and we will send you details.

Upcoming Meetings and Training Events 2024

Canva Training

Date: 18 January 2024
Location: Rachel Shilston, Inspiring Creativity Studio, Lydney Park Estate, Inspiring Creativity Studio, The Old Saddlery. Old Park, Lydney GL15 6BU
Schedule:
Beginners 9am-12pm
Advanced 1pm-3pm
Booking link: https://bit.ly/FDWVTCanvaTraining

Social Media Masterclasses

Date: Every Wednesday in February
Time: 11 am - 11:45am
Location: Online
Schedule:
7 February – X (Twitter)
14 February - Facebook
21 February - Instagram
28 February - TikTok
Booking link: https://bit.ly/FDWVTSocialMediaMasterclasses

Partner Update Meeting and ‘Encouraging Sustainable Travel’ Training

Date: 21 March
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: St Tewdrics House, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6HX
Schedule:
3pm - Networking
3:30pm - Partner Update
4pm - Sustainable Travel Session
Booking link: https://bit.ly/FDWVTSustainableTravel

Spring Netwalking

Date: 9 May
Time: 4pm
Location: Old Station, Tintern Car Park
Booking link: https://bit.ly/FDWVTSpringNetwalking

Summer Networking Drinks

Date: 20 June
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Perrygrove Railway, Perrygrove Rd, Coleford GL16 8QB
Booking link: https://bit.ly/FDWVTSummerNetworking

Partner Update Meeting and GA4 (Google Analytics 4) Training

Date: 21 September
Time: 12:30pm - 3pm
Location: King's Head Hotel, 8 High St, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5HL
Schedule:
12:30pm - Networking Lunch
1pm - Partner Update
1:20pm - GA4 Training starts
Booking link: https://bit.ly/FDWVTGA4Training

Autumn Netwalking with Ed Drewitt

Date: 16 October
Time: 11am
Location: Speech House Woodlands
Booking link: https://bit.ly/FDWVTAutumnNetwalking

Drop-in Tourism Clinic Dates:

Dates: Last Thursday of the month,
Time: 11am - 3pm
No need to book just pop and see one of the VDW team. Bring any questions or queries you might have.

Locations:

25 January - The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny
29 February - Bells Hotel
28 March - The Apple Barn, Harts Barn Cookery School
25 April - Dean Heritage Centre
30 May - Tudor Farmhouse Hotel
27 June - Hereford Cathedral
No clinics in July and August
26 September - Arden's Farm
31 October - Leaf Creative
28 November - Mallards Pike Cafe
No clinic in December

Further Information

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