Programme
09.00 Arrival, Refreshments & Exhibition stands
09.30 Welcome & Housekeeping – Val Bishop, CEO Thrive
09.40 Introduction to Sponsors & Guests
09.45 The Terrorism Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law) and what it means for Community Buildings
Michael Moore, South West Counter Terrorism, Avon & Somerset Police
10.45 Hallmark 2025 Awards and Trustee of the Year - presented by Louise Beaton OBE
(Don't forget your nominations in before the 30th September).
11.15 Break - Refreshments and Exhibition
11.45 Halls for All – A history of Village Halls - Louise Beaton OBE
12.15 Waste Management for Community Buildings – Julie Searle, Somerset Council (Updates on changes to your buildings' waste management.)
12.45 Decarb Somerset workshop - Stephen Grice and Carrie Corfe, Thrive (Simple changes you can make to reduce your carbon impact.)
13.15 Closing remarks with Q&A
13.30 Finish with Lunch & refreshments. Exhibitors & Networking (TBC)
Exhibitors:
Event sponsors:
Norris and Fisher Insurance Brokers Ltd specialise in charity and community-based insurance. They have been insuring village halls for over 30 years. Protect your staff, volunteers, buildings and contents with our village hall insurance. With two exclusive market-leading schemes, our priority is getting your village hall the most competitive and comprehensive cover. Norris and Fisher will be very happy to answer any questions you have regarding community building insurance at the conference.
Woolly Shepherd Natural Acoustic Solutions
Woolly Shepherd Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of acoustic panels. They supply sustainable acoustic solutions made from natural fibres. Best known for their acoustic clouds, they have hundreds of installations across the UK. Their unique range enhances environments by reducing background noise and improving speech intelligibility—creating spaces that are less stressful and more productive.
Travelling to the venue: Please think about the planet and car share as there are limited car parking spaces!
Discounted tickets for CCS members,
NB: Places are limited so book early.
Any questions, contact communitybuildings@somersetrcc.org.uk
- This is a non-profit making event and your payment covers the refreshments and lunch.
