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30 – 31 October 2014 | Crieff Hydro

what now for rural and island housing?

Scottish Rural & Islands Housing Conference

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Conference Hosts and Drinks and Dinner Sponsor:

Scotland has decided – what now for rural and island housing?Scottish Rural and Islands Housing Conference30 – 31 October 2014 | Crieff Hydro

Scottish Rural & Islands Housing Conference | 30 – 31 October 2014

Booking Your PlacePlaces at the conference are being offered on the following basis:

RESIDENTIAL DELEGATES RIHAF Members

Non-Members

Single Occupancy Room £390 £445

• Attendance at all conference sessions and delegate materials• All teas and coffees at designated breaks• Lunch on both days• Dinner and entertainment on Thursday• Bed and breakfast accommodation in a sole occupancy room

on Thursday

DAY DELEGATES RIHAF Members

Non-Members

Thursday 30 October £180 £235

Friday 31 October £170 £225

• Attendance at all conference sessions on relevant day(s) and delegate materials

• Teas and coffees at designated breaks• Lunch on relevant days

Please note that the drinks reception and dinner on Thursday evening is not included in the day delegate rates.

Wednesday 29 October

Bed and Breakfast: £95

• Bed and breakfast accommodation in a sole occupancy room on Wednesday

RIHAF wish to thank the following for their support of this year’s Scottish Rural and Islands Housing Conference:

Main Sponsor:

About the ConferenceThis year, the Scottish Rural and Islands Housing Conference will be hosted in rural Perthshire by Caledonia Housing Association. The conference will cover a range of topical issues concerning rural housing in Scotland.

As ever, the conference aims to update and inform delegates of the changes and initiatives that are taking place and to provide an opportunity for frank and open debate.

We are delighted that once again we are able to offer a price freeze on residential places at the conference, which are discounted for RIHAF members. This is the 5th year in a row we have been able to do so. We have also been able to freeze the cost for day delegate places.

For the second year, RIHAF would like to thank the conference sponsors, Edison Energy, for their support of the event which helps keep delegate costs low, making this conference one of the least expensive events in the sector.

Wednesday 29 OctoberThe traditional coach tour by the host association will take place on Wednesday 29 October. The RIHAF meeting will also take place on this day, following the coach tour.

Accommodation is available on Wednesday night at the hotel for the cost of £95 per person on a bed and breakfast basis (single occupancy rooms).

About the VenueCrieff Hydro is situated in central Scotland, in the Strathearn area of Perthshire. Located just over an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow and around 30 minutes from Perth, the hotel combines good conference rooms, contemporary and comfortable accommodation with excellent leisure facilities, many of which are complimentary for residential delegates. Free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel for conference delegates.

For more information on the hotel visit their website at www.crieffhydro.com

Who Should Attend?The conference will be of interest to all organisations and anyone with an interest in rural housing issues, including staff and committee members from housing providers.

Tell Us What You Need!Please remember to detail anything that you think may help us to ensure your time at the conference is as trouble free as possible. This should include any special dietary requirements or mobility problems (such as difficulty with stairs) as, whilst the hotel is fully accessible, due to the age, nature and size of the main building, some areas are located a distance from the main conference room.

Conference Hosts and Drinks and Dinner Sponsor:

Scotland has decided – what now for rural and island housing?Scottish Rural and Islands Housing Conference30 – 31 October 2014 | Crieff Hydro

Programme for the Conference

book online at www.sfha.co.uk

SFHA ContactsThe conference is being administered by the SFHA on behalf of the Rural and Islands Housing Association Forum (RIHAF).

For queries about booking a place:

SFHA Events Team

Tel: 0141 332 8113

Email: events@sfha.co.uk

For queries about the programme:

Fiona Murray

Tel: 0141 567 6227

Email: fmurray@sfha.co.uk

Wednesday 29 October (optional)

1230 Bus Tour Registration and Tea/Coffee

1300 Bus Tour Departs

1530 Bus Tour Returns

1600 RIHAF Meeting

1900 Meeting Concludes (approx.)

Thursday 30 October

0945 Registration and Tea/Coffee

1030 Conference Welcome Chair: Di Alexander

1045 What Now? – The Scottish PerspectiveLesley Fraser, Director of Housing, Regeneration and Welfare, Scottish GovernmentMary Taylor, Chief Executive, SFHA

With the conference being the first major housing event since the Independence Referendum, this opening session provides a unique opportunity to take stock – what are the implications of the result for housing and our sector?

1145 Tea and Coffee

1215 Workshops – Block One

A1 Sector Funding VehicleSusan Torrance, SFHA

A2 Health and HousingMary Taylor, Chief Executive, SFHA

A3 Community EmpowermentIan Hepburn, Director, Community Land Scotland

A4 Social Enterprise Showcase – Our PowerJo Voisey and Neil Clapperton

1315 Lunch

1415 Workshops – repeat of Block One

1515 Tea and Coffee

1545 Plenary: Shape of the SectorDavid Bookbinder, Director, GWSFJulie Cosgrove, Chief Executive, Caledonia HA

Group structures have been changing the shape of the affordable housing sector. This session will explore some of the drivers for this and also views about the advantages and disadvantages of being part of a group structure.

1645 RIHAF Annual General Meeting

1700 End of Sessions

1930 Drinks Reception

2000 Dinner

Friday 31 October 2014

9.30 Introduction to the DayVince McKeown, Director of Membership and Partnership Services, SCDI

9.40 Ministerial Address (subject to confirmation)

10.30 Plenary: What Now? A View from over the BorderDavid Orr, Chief Executive, National Housing Federation

David will offer his thoughts about the implications of the Referendum result, both for our own sector and more generally within the UK and beyond.

11.15 Tea and Coffee

11.45 Panel Session with Political Commentators

• Hamish Macdonnell, former Political Editor of The Scotsman

• Lindsay McIntosh, Scottish Political Correspondent of The Times

• Alan Cochrane, Scottish editor of The Telegraph (TBC)

12.50 Conference Round Up and Conclusion

13.00 Lunch and Depart

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BOOKING FORM

Please photocopy one form for each attending delegate.This form secures your conference place. Please ensure that you read the details carefully before completing this form. Please complete the form clearly, using BLOCK CAPITALS.

ORGANISATION DETAILS

Contact Name:

Organisation:

Address:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

Please circle as appropriate: RIHAF Member/Non-Member

DELEGATE DETAILS

Name:

Position/Job Title:

Please inform us of any special dietary requirements you may have:

Please inform us of any additional special requirements you may have to help you participate fully in the conference, e.g. mobility/access needs etc. This is important as some rooms may be located a distance from the hotel lifts.

Important NoticeThis programme is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations or substitutions if necessary. All timings may be subject to change. Views expressed by speakers at the event or in documents or notes provided are their own and may not necessarily by the views of the SFHA or RIHAF.

Cancellations and substitutionsAll cancellations must be made in writing. Please note that if cancellation occurs prior to the closing date SFHA will charge an administration fee of £40. If cancellation occurs after the closing date the full fee is payable. A substitute delegate can be named at any time free of charge.

The SFHA’s Full Terms and Conditions of booking are set out under each event on our website www.sfha.co.uk.

PLEASE ENCLOSE PAYMENT WITH YOUR BOOKING FORM

Confirmation of your booking will be sent by e-mail.

Method of Payment - please tick the relevant box:

Cheque: I enclose a cheque for £ _________ made payable to: Scottish Federation of Housing Associations Ltd

BACS: Bank: The Royal Bank of ScotlandSort Code: 83-06-08 Account: 21692096Name: Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA)

Please return the booking form, including payment, to:

Finance Department, SFHASutherland House, 149 St Vincent Street,Glasgow, G2 5NW

Please note that the closing date for this conference is 10 October 2014

I agree to SFHA’s terms and conditions.

Signed:

Print Name:

Date:

events@sfha.co.ukwww.sfha.co.uk/events

Event Code: C408 Income Code: 5000

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RESIDENTIAL DELEGATES

RIHAF Members

Non-Members

Single Occupancy Room £390 £445

DAY DELEGATE PLACE80

Thursday Only £180 £235

Friday Only £170 £225

B&B WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER

Single Occupancy Room £95 £95

Scottish Rural & Islands Housing Conference30 & 31 October 2014 | Crieff Hydro