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Bid to Host 7Th International UNESCO Conference on Global Geoparks 2016 English Riviera Global Geopark, Torbay, Devon, United Kingdom Bid to Host 7th International UNESCO Conference on Global Geoparks 2016 English Riviera Global Geopark, Torbay, Devon, United Kingdom www.englishrivierageopark.org.uk Twitter: @ERGG2016 #ergg2016 When hosting the conference we will: Foreword Welcome • Provide a dynamic forum for the exchange of issues important to the What lies beneath our feet is the foundation On behalf of the English Riviera Global Geopark family Geopark and the organisation committee for the society we live in. The different rocks and • Foster long-term relationships among I am delighted to present our bid to host partners from around the globe fossils not only have an amazing story to tell but the 7th UNESCO Global Geopark • Connect talented delegates their influence on everything we have and see Conference in the United Kingdom • Demonstrate the success of the English Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th today is just as remarkable. Riviera Global Geopark September 2016 If successful, we would also host the European The fertile soils, the rich marine environment, In this document we have set out what the Geoparks Network (EGN) Advisory English Riviera Global Geopark has achieved and the buildings are at the heart of our Committee (AC) meeting on Sunday 25th since 2007, its important geosites, how it communities and towns, and all this has its roots September 2016 and the EGN Coordination connects with culture and heritage, how it Committee (CC) meeting on Monday 26th in the rocks. There is no better place to see this shapes the economy, delivers social benefits September. and its contribution to the tourism industry. relationship between people and landscape than the English Riviera Global Geopark, which is All the delegates will stay in the heart of We have a well established tourism the Geopark within walking distance of the UNESCO’s first urban Global Geopark, with a infrastructure, with quality venues, attractions conference venue and enjoy the hospitality and accommodation. I trust that you will find thriving local community living against the backdrop of a vibrant English resort (recently voted the themes and programme we have put of magnificent Devonian limestone headlands, top UK seaside resort by TripAdvsor users) together inspiring and engaging. Without that has its roots in the outstanding natural, Permian sandstone cliffs, and Kents Cavern the doubt, our aim in hosting the conference is coastal and rural environment. to exceed the expectations of delegates. most important Palaeolithic archaeological site in Western Europe. The English Riviera gained Global Geopark I look forward status in September 2007 and over the years to welcoming the I am delighted to support has embraced the designation to deliver UNESCO family significant economic and social impact. this bid to UNESCO to host of Global Geoparks We are keen to show UNESCO, the Global to the United the 2016 Global Geoparks Geopark family and the world’s Earth science Kingdom in conference in the English community the positive results the Geopark September 2016. designation has brought to our territory. Riviera Global Geopark when I very much hope to welcome Our Geopark is innovative and proactive and Gordon Oliver we are confident we will deliver a conference the delegates. Professor Mayor of Torbay Iain Stewart, which will provide UNESCO and the Global Plymouth University Geopark family with lasting benefits. www.englishrivierageopark.org.uk Patron of the English Facebook: English Riviera Global Geopark Riviera Global Geopark Twitter: @rivierageopark Page 2 English Riviera Global Geopark Contents Achievements of the English Riviera Global Geopark 04 About the English Riviera Global Geopark 05 Proposed Theme – Health and Wellbeing through Creative and Active Engagement in Global Geoparks 10 Project Partners: The Conference Venue 11 Where to stay during the Conference 12 Evening venues for the Conference 13 Places to go in the Geopark 14 Support from our Sister Geopark 15 Conference Programme 16 Field Trip Information 17 Geopark Conference Holiday Programme for Partners, Family and Friends 18 Post Conference Trip Information 19 Geopark Conference Arrival Information 21 Geopark Conference Bid Committee 23 Geopark Conference Budget 27 Geopark Conference Marketing Strategy 28 Conclusion 29 And finally, in brief, the story we have to share... 30 Geology of the English Riviera Global Geopark 32 Letters of support 33 Newcastle See page UK NETHERLANDS Leeds London 21 for travel Heathrow Manchester Schiphol (Amsterdam) TORQUAY details Gatwick Eurostar Brussels Birmingham Plymouth Roscoff TORQUAY BELGIUM London Ferry Frankfurt Bristol PAIGNTON Exeter Paris-Orly GERMANY Paris-Charles de Gaulle TORBAY – English Riviera BRIXHAM FRANCE Page 3 English Riviera Global Geopark Achievements of the English Riviera Global Geopark Since gaining Geopark status • Chairing and co-ordinating the UK in 2007 and integrating it Global Geoparks Forum into strategies and policy, • Supporting the European Geoparks local partners with a wealth Network with representation on the EGN Advisory Committee and active participation Coastal Cruise of experience and expertise in the EGN Coordination Committee have delivered significant achievements under the • Successfully obtaining “Green Card” Geopark banner including: revalidation in 2011 Shell Fire at Kents Cavern • £6 million of capital investment including • Working with partners at Torbay Coast the world-class Geoplay Park, a geologically & Countryside Trust to deliver Geopark themed children’s play area in Paignton, Berry activities including coasteering, kayaking and Head Fort restoration and new visitor centre, a new series of Geopark cycle trails Cockington Court Sea Change craft studios, Cockington Geopark Cycle Hub and cycle • Establishing an educational partnership and Rock songs on Torquay Harbour trails and the restoration of Torre Abbey. links with the University of Exeter (a UK top 10 University), Plymouth University’s Centre • Developing national and international for Research in Earth Sciences and South Global Geopark Flag partnerships with South West UK UNESCO Devon College sites and with other Global Geoparks and international geological organisations • Successful alliances with international companies such as Oclaro Technology and • Developing a creative and innovative Spirent Communications, both global leaders approach which was shared at the 2012 in their field and members of the Torbay High 5th UNESCO International Conference Tech Forum which helps promote Torbay as on Geoparks in Unzen, Japan a hub for technology • Sistership support from Hong Kong Global Geopark of China who look forward to working closely with us to achieve a successful conference (See page 15) ” “Paignton Geoplay Park Fun at Page 4 English Riviera Global Geopark About the English Riviera Global Geopark © D Larkin The English Riviera Global Geopark is easily accessible by public transport, with frequent bus and train services operating all year and as an established visitor destination the English Riviera offers a wide range of accommodation and hospitality. With a 1500 capacity conference centre in the heart of the Geopark, quality hotels to match all budgets Devonian and a vibrant seaside resort setting, it is the perfect venue for the UNESCO Conference Folds in the limestone rock on Global Geoparks 2016. The English Riviera is an unusual and Devonian coral fossils Already a top UK destination, the Geopark, Quaternary fascinating place for a Global Geopark but marketed as “South Devon’s Beautiful Bay” amid the scattered urban mosaic is the legacy is located in the heart of the South West of an adventure 400 million years in the of England and is home to 134,000 people making! Tucked away in valleys, on hilltops, living in and around the three towns of along blood-red bluffs and steel-grey sea Carboniferous Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. The area is stacks, the Geopark’s impressive geology, long © English RivieraTourism Company administered by Torbay Council, named after taken for granted, is now centre stage and the protected English Channel anchorage of recognised to be of international importance. Tor Bay. The English Riviera Global Geopark area is exactly the same as the administrative In September 2007 the English Riviera authority of Torbay. It stretches from rolling received international recognition for its rich hills inland and out across a rich marine geological, historical and cultural heritage, environment. Yet, despite its small size, only and became, at that time, one of just 57 64km2 of land and 40km2 of sea, and its urban areas around the world to be endorsed setting, the English Riviera Global Geopark Permian deposits at by UNESCO and welcomed into both the University Oxford © Preston Beach contains one of the highest concentrations European and Global Geopark Networks. of protected geological sites in the UK and Today there are over 100 Global Geoparks Geological Conservation Review sites, Sites as the designation is gaining recognition for of Special Scientific Interest and Regionally Permian its ability to bring economic and social Important Geological Sites abound. The most benefits to communities with outstanding recent recognition of the area’s importance geological heritage. came in 2013 when it was designated a Marine Conservation Zone which acts to protect a range of habitats and species. Human jawbone discovered in Kents Cavern is the oldest evidence of modern humans in north west Europe Page 5 English Riviera Global Geopark About the English Riviera Global
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