Glenada Centre In Newcastle To Host A Meet Your MLA's Event For Local Groups

On Friday 3 October 2014, the Northern Ireland Assembly will be hosting a Get Involved eventxa0in the Glenada Holiday Conference Centre Newcastle.

The event is part of the Assembly Community Connect (ACC) initiative which aims to help localxa0community and voluntary sector groups work more effectively with the Assembly and itsxa0committees. This event is a great opportunity for local groups and individuals to meet directlyxa0with their constituency MLAs, to express views and discuss concerns on local issues.

[caption id="attachment_40364" align="alignright" width="390"] Don’t miss their information day in Glenada Centre in Newcastle with your County Down MLA’s.[/caption]

MLAs on the panel will be: * xa0Mr Chris Hazzard * xa0Mr John McCallister * xa0Mrs Karen McKevitt * xa0Mr Seán Rogers * xa0Ms Caitríona Ruane * xa0Mr Jim Wells

Everyone, including community group members and organisations, are welcome to attend thisxa0FREE event.

Contact 028 9052 0321 or 028 9052 1195.

How the Assembly Works A free education programme will provide a brief overview of the NI Assembly, how it works andxa0how people can engage more effectively with it.

Future training dates are: * xa030th September 2014 * xa021st October 2014 * xa025th November 2014

You are invited to register your interest in this event by emailing: [email protected] or calling 028 9052 1195.

Please state the date you’d like to attend and provide your name, organisation, email address, phone number and address.

Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

THE AGENDA

xa0xa009.00xa0Registration 09.300xa0Welcome and Introduction to ‘Get Involved’ South Down John Stewart, Director of Information and Outreach, Northern Ireland Assembly 09.35 Presentation – How the Assembly works Ursula McCanny – Outreach Co-ordinator, Northern Ireland Assembly 10.15 Workshops: (Break at 11.00-11.15) Option A: Introduction to getting your voice heard at the Assembly This session is for those new to engaging with the Assembly. It looks at how the Assembly affects everyday life and how you can input into the decision-making process. Option B: The Committee Process and Effective evidence-giving This session is for those who have worked with the Assembly in the past. This session will provide an in-depth overview of the role of Committees and how to give evidence effectively. 12.00 Speed-networking Question and Answer session Independent – Mr John McAllister MLA DUP – Mr Jim Wells MLA SDLP – Mrs Karen McKevitt MLA, Mr Seán Rogers MLA Sinn Féin – Ms Caitríona Ruane MLA, Mr Chris Hazzard MLA 13.00 Next steps – Planning better partnerships between the Assembly and community groups. An opportunity for you to advise the Assembly how best to engage with you and those you represent. 13.15 Lunch: A chance to network with MLAs, Assembly Staff and other delegates. 14.00 Close.]]>