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2015 celebrates SFHA’s 40th Anniversary year and in June, Dunblane Hydro will throw open its doors and welcome over 250 delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, partners, speakers and housing apprentices to the SFHA Annual Conference.

Over the course of two days, delegates will be treated to a range conference activities focusing on leadership at strategic level. They will enjoy listening to keynote political leaders and learning from expert speakers, attending seminars, networking at the exhibition and have the opportunity to engage and enjoy one of the key features of the conference; the Apprentice Challenge.

Apprentice Challenge

The award-winning Apprentice Challenge returns for the second year. Showcasing the future generation of leaders, 22 young apprentices from housing associations across Scotland will be divided into teams and set a challenge to complete over the two days of the conference. Throughout the event, delegates will have the chance to speak to the apprentices, keep up-to-date on their progress of and assess how well they’ve done in the challenge. The Apprentice Challenge provides a great opportunity for young people in our sector to improve skills and confidence, network with leaders, make new friends and compete for an award.

40th Anniversary Exhibition Marquee

To celebrate our anniversary, the conference’s exhibition will be held in the 40th Anniversary Marquee. This area will form the networking hub of the conference, with exhibitors from the leading suppliers to the sector and expert advice from SFHA staff and exhibitors.

With the help of our conference sponsors, partners and exhibitors, there are lots anniversary activities to enjoy, including:

• A map of Scotland where you can “check in” to help build a picture of who’s attending

• A video booth where you can tell us your thoughts and plans for the future of affordable housing

• For all you competitive people, there will be a reaction table game

• Group photographer to get team photos

There will be lots going on and plenty of activities to enjoy over the course of the two days.

About the Venue

For our special year, we have booked Dunblane Hydro. Centrally located in Scotland with good transport links, this venue offers high quality accommodation and facilities, including a LivingWell Spa. With traditional Scottish hospitality and standards of service and with food being overseen by chef Nick Nairn, SFHA looks forward to a welcoming conference at the Hydro.

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Getting to Dunblane

Please note that car parking is limited, however there is car parking at a short distance away from the main building. Places that are available are strictly first come basis and cannot be pre-booked or allocated. SFHA would like to encourage all attendees to consider alternative methods of transport, including car sharing, where possible.

We will be running a courtesy coach from Glasgow City Centre on both days of the conference, bringing delegates to Dunblane in time for the start of sessions on each day. There will be a return coach at the end of each day*

Dunblane also has a train station which is served by all areas of Scotland. There will be a shuttle bus available to meet the following trains on each day:

Departure Point: Train Arrival Time(s):Aberdeen 0907Dundee 0907Edinburgh 0908 Glasgow 0844 Perth 0907

A queuing system will operate; buses will leave when full and return for any remaining passengers.

Conference Sponsors and Partners

SFHA would like to thank all our sponsors and partners for their support

Link Groupng HomesCaledonia Housing AssociationRural and Islands Housing Association ForumGrampian Housing AssociationFLAIRWest of Scotland Housing AssociationGWSFHillcrest Housing AssociationSkills Development ScotlandStirling Council

Book your place now to ensure your seat at the Scottish social housing sector’s premier event!

Follow @sfha_hq and #sfhaannual for updates.

*subject to demand. SFHA reserve the right to alter or withdraw any of the services.

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Wednesday 3 June9.00 Registration with Refreshments and

Activities in the Anniversary Marquee

10.00 Conference Welcome Steve Delaney, SFHA Chair

10.10 Chief Executive’s Address and Housing Movement Anniversary Video

Mary Taylor, SFHA

10.40 Introduction to The Apprentice Challenge II

10.45 Plenary panel: Past, Present and Future of Housing Movement

11.45 Refreshments and Activities in the Anniversary Marquee

12.30 Plenary: Ministerial AddressMargaret Burgess MSP, Minister for Housing and Welfare

13.00 Lunch

14.00 Breakout Sessions – Block 1

1A What is Good Governance?

1B Engaging with Generations X, Y and Z

1C Resilience

1D Launch of the Future of Housing Related Services for Older People

15.05 Plenary: Delivering Scotland’s Key Housing Objectives



2A Housing, Health and Social Care 2B Affordable Warmth 2C Equality, Welfare Reform and Taxation

2D European Funding for Investment

17.30 End of Sessions

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Dunedin Canmore - Cameron SmeatonDunedin Canmore - Jade LockhartParagon - Hannah MeldrumCordale - Jack McIntyreCube - Jodie StillieCube - Sasha OliverBerwickshire - Kathryn TaylorLink HA Ltd - Alana DuffieLink HA Ltd - Danny KleinmanScottish Borders – Mathew WainmanScottish Borders - name tbc

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Thursday 4 June8.15 Day Delegate Registration with

Refreshments and Activities in the Anniversary Marquee

8.30 GWSF Breakfast Event – Our Crumbling Tenements – Leading a New Approach

9.30 Plenary: Inspirational Leadership



3A Why does Property Matter?

3B Investing in Future Leaders

3C DWP Universal Credit

3D Financial Inclusion


12.15 Political Commentator Panel Session

This lively and active session will allow you to hear the views of top political commentators from across Scotland’s media.

• David Clegg, Daily Record • Iain MacWhirter, The Herald • Lesley Riddoch, The Scotsman/Sunday Post• Alan Cochrane, The Telegraph • Chaired by Hamish Macdonnell

13.00 Lunch

14.00 The Apprentice II The Final

Each team of Apprentices will give a presentation on their task, with delegates assessing their performance and vote for the winning team.

15.15 Closing Remarks Mary Taylor, SFHA

15.30 Conference Ends

Wednesday Evening Activities7.30pm Drinks Reception

supported by Stirling Council.

8.00pm Conference Dinner and Entertainment Playing politics

Dunedin Canmore - Cameron SmeatonDunedin Canmore - Jade LockhartParagon - Hannah MeldrumCordale - Jack McIntyreCube - Jodie StillieCube - Sasha OliverBerwickshire - Kathryn TaylorLink HA Ltd - Alana DuffieLink HA Ltd - Danny KleinmanScottish Borders – Mathew WainmanScottish Borders - name tbc

“Playing Politics” are Vic Rodrick and Annie Gunner Logan, Scotland’s political parody specialists who will provide a comical and entertaining set, with hilarious lyrics set to familiar tunes lampooning just about everything and everyone –nothing and no-one is safe – even housing will get a mention!

Vic and Annie have earned rave reviews with their musical comedy set, having appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe three times.

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.


How To Book

Option A – Early Bird Full Delegate (Residential) Place– to be booked by 30 April

SFHA Members £530

GWSF/Government/Local Authorities £530

Non Members £795

Option B – Full Delegate (Residential) Place – for bookings received after 1 May 2014

SFHA Members £570


Non Members £855

• conference attendance on both days• lunch and teas/coffees on both days• conference dinner on Wednesday evening • accommodation (B&B) on Wednesday 3 June

Option C – Day Delegate Wednesday 3 June and Conference Dinner

SFHA Members £295


Non Members £425

• conference attendance on Wednesday• lunch and teas/coffees on Wednesday PLUS• ticket to Gala dinner on Wednesday 5 June

Option D – Day Delegate Wednesday 3 June

SFHA Members £260


Non Members £390

• Conference attendance on Thursday• Lunch and teas/coffees on Thursday

DOES NOT include attendance to the Gala Dinner

Option E – Day Delegate Thursday 4 June

SFHA Members £255


Non Members £380

• Conference attendance on Thursday• Lunch and teas/coffees on Thursday• DOES NOT include attendance to the Gala

Dinner

Option F – Gala Dinner Only (if not included in options above)

£80

• Please note this option can only be booked if not included above and if you are already attending the conference and cannot be bought on a stand-alone basis.




Special Offers!!!SFHA are offering a variety of special offers for the conference this year:

Early Bird Residential Place:

Once again we are offering an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT rate for residential delegates. To take advantage of this special rate, confirmed bookings must be received by Thursday 30 April 2015.

Manager’s Group Discount

Take advantage of a special group offer for your senior team; 4 members of your senior team can attend as a day delegate on either Wednesday or Thursday for £780 (that’s only £195 per delegate) or all 4 can attend on both days for £1600 – to include attendance at the drinks reception and dinner on Wednesday evening.

As well as providing your organisation with the ideal platform to invest and develop your team it also represents great value for money with a saving of at least 25% on our day delegate rates.

Contact our events team at [email protected] or call 0141 332 8113 for this group offer and please quote ref ANNUAL4 so the special rate will be applied.

Book three or more day delegate places and get a discount*

If your organisation books three or more day delegates, you qualify for a discount for the third and subsequent day delegates.

To receive this discount, please email [email protected] and include the names of the booked delegates. This discount is not available when booking online.

Book your place:

To book your place, please complete the attached booking form and return, together with payment, to the address shown before the closing date of 22 May 2015.

Please remember to detail anything you think may help us including special dietary, access or accommodation requirements such as accessible bathrooms or a room on a low floor or near a lift etc.

Breakout Sessions:

Returning this year are the different types of breakout sessions which will provide a lively ambience of exchange and learning.

Discussion GroupsThese will be guided discussion sessions with invited facilitators posing questions to attendees. The sessions will provide a platform that promotes the exploration of the topic or issue and will stimulate an exchange of ideas and discussion.

Strategic SeminarsThe seminars will be interactive sessions which are aimed at initiating strategic thinking. They will feature a short presentation by one or more speakers followed by a group discussion where delegates will be encouraged to respond to the presentation and give their views.

WorkshopsFollowing a more familiar format of presentation with a Q&A session, workshops will give an opportunity to cover new ground and gain different perspectives on the key issues that you as leaders need to be thinking about to ensure your organisation is ready to face current and future challenges.

* all delegate places must be booked at the same time and from the same organisation to qualify. The discounted delegate rate only applies to delegates three or more. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion.

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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: SFHA Member/GWSF/Government/Non-Member

DELEGATE DETAILS

Name: Email:

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.

DELEGATE RATES

SFHA Members/ Government

Non-Members

Option AEarly Bird* Full Residential Place

£530 £795

Option BFull Residential Place

£570 £855

Option C Wednesday 3 June – Day Delegate and Dinner

£295 £425

Option D Wednesday 3 June – Day Delegate Only

£260 £390

Option E Thursday 4 June – Day Delegate Only

£255 £380

Option F Dinner Only (where not included above)

£80 £80

*Early Bird places must be booked and received by 30 April 2015

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 booking date for this conference is 22 May 2015.

I agree to SFHA’s terms and conditions.

Signed:

Print Name:

Date:

[email protected]/events

Additional accommodationRooms are available on Tuesday 2nd June

B&B £85

DB&B £120

Book a place on courtesy coach (tick all that apply)

GlasgowWednesday out

Wednesday ReturnThursday out

Thursday return

DunblaneWednesday out

Wednesday ReturnThursday out

Thursday return

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

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