Projects and Diary
Much of this information is now out of date - but many of these projects have not happened - not because of lack of enthusiasm, more lack of time!. The information here may give people some ideas for the future
Arrangements to possibly invite HMS Ledbury to anchor in Strömstad harbour for a few days. This event will be attended by the Swedish Cultural Minister. Possibility exists of our own MEP attending with us.
October 2000
Youth visit 30+ participants
2000-2001
Business event in Ledbury to include representations from Strömstad and UK companies representing Swedish partners
Business Interaction
Ledbury- Strömstad Link Group - Draft I
Concept
To provide a platform for promotion, display and advertising of UK- Swedish businesses mainly operating in the following areas;
| Location Matching | |
| Ledbury | Strömstad |
| Hereford/Worcester | Gothenburg |
| West Midlands | Stockholm |
Date Autumn 2000 / 2001
Venue
Localised in Ledbury
The event would have a cottage industry and festival style. It could not be a grand hall NEC production and would undoubtedly have many logistical problems to overcome. One idea would utilise our existing fairly localised central spaces and provide mapping with Viking guides to assist.
The event would attract Swedish visitors as publicity for the event could also be sponsored by our link town, Strömstad.
| Venues for display |
| St Katherines Hall |
| Burgage Hall |
| Community Centre |
| Pavilion Rooms |
| John Masefield High School |
Benefits
Direct increase in trade and tourism in Ledbury
Single display point for many companies
Interaction with general public and invited guests
Who would attend
Exporters, Importers, Local large businesses, car dealerships, Tech companies - Malvern, DERA, Tourism. Invitations through Strömstad would be sent to similar businesses. Most companies have generic displays which could be used.
Event Planning and Strategy
Assuming a weekend event
Autumn Say October 19 Thursday- October 22 Sunday
Setup Thursday/Friday
Stands/Exhibitions available Saturday 9.00
Open Sunday all day
Attraction -Viking Event - Medium Battle with 60 warriors to take place in theTown Centre
Saturday 6.30pm and Sunday 2.00pm
| Costing - only guesswork | |
| Hall Hire | £500 |
| Viking Event | £1000 |
| Publicity | £1000 |
| Organisation | £1000 |
| Insurance | £ 250 |
| Budget Cost | £ 3750 |
| Assume 40 exhibitors at £100 | £4000 potential revenue -event covered |
Possible Funding/Underwriting
| Councils | |
| Ledbury Town Council | £ 250 |
| Hereford Council | £ 750 |
| Business Link | £ 1000 |
| Southern Marches Partnership | £ 1000 |
| European Funding | £ 1000 |
Who would run the event -
There would need to be a permanent contact point, with secretarial and administrative support. Event booking would take place here and space allocation. Safety and Security would also be an issue. Ideally this administration should be at Herefordshire Council level
Disadvantages
Lack of Support ,power supplies, space allocation, Organisation level. High level of response would also be a problem.
January 2000 Trip - actual
I enclose some info which will be of interest giving the arrangements and flight details to date, but Peter in Pilnicks Travel in the High Street, Ledbury knows all about the trip. Some of the costs are a bit vague, but the Strömstad people are contributing to our accommodation costs and finding all meals etc. There will be a charge for the coach to the airport here about £25/30 return, and probably about the same or a little more Gothenburg-Strömstad. We are expected to settle all our expenses individually. Passports are needed and make your own insurance arrangements.
Basic Trip Details
Return Visit - 27 Jan to 30 Jan 2000
Details
We will be leaving Ledbury about 6.30 am!
Flights
SAS SK524 Depart Thursday 27 Jan 1020 arrive Gothenburg 1315
Return SAS SK521 Sunday 30 Jan 1645 arrive Heathrow 1755
Fare price =£124.30 inc tax (Pilnicks) on SK524 , return SK521
Price is at present, usual price =£150-160
Travel to Heathrow will be by local coach when we know exact numbers- assuming 10 or so people going a coach will cost £300 return from Ledbury (£30 per person)
| Areas of interest to consider |
| Business |
| Tourism |
| Clubs and Organisations |
| Political Stuff |
| Schools - Primary/Secondary |
Email from Brita Fagerberg -
Provisional information regarding trip 27th Jan- 30 Jan 2000
THURSDAY
There will be a coach, to meet you in Gothenburg at the airport. We will expect you about 4. pm in Strömstad. We will go to the hotel where you are staying directly ( a small hotel) in the town centre.At 6.pm there will be meeting with Erland and other politicians and a guiding in the town hall.
At 8.p m dinner.
FRIDAY
Breakfast at the hotel (every morning).
I will then be responsible for your program in our schools in the morning.We are very proud of our schools and would like you all to come and see them.
Lunch at the 6-th form school.
In the afternoon it could be possible for you to choose to go to
1. the tourist office
2. to a trade center
3. to a small firm
Some free time.
In the evening there will be a gathering of a larger group of people in the town hall.
SATURDAY
In the morning you could have a map and we will tell you where you could go to see people in shops, churches, museum, etc. and/or we could show you the centre of the town altogether (but its not that large).
Lunch in town in a pub.
In the afternoon and if the weather allows we would be happy to take you on a tour outside Strömstad,
Dinner at our large hotel in the evening
SUNDAY
Sumup in the town hall, discussing future plans and link.
You have to leave about 12.30 for Gothenburg.
Ideas and future plans - not finalised
Easter 2000
Ledbury Youth First will possibly be sending a youth worker (Ann Trumper) and a young person to make arrangements for a youth visit in October for 30+ young people plus support.
End June/Early July 2000
Opening of Lokstallet Art Hall in Strömstad. Planning at the moment to take a group of Ledbury people over for this prestigious event in Strömstad.
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