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Fringes and Workshops at Conference Timetable Abbreviations explained - Abbreviation What does it stand for DVP Draft Voting Paper F Conference fringe session H Hustings for committee elections T Training session VP Voting Paper W Workshop session on Conference motion DRC Disputes Resolution Committee EGP European Green Party GPEX Green Party Executive GPRC Green Party Regional Council GWEB Green World Editorial Board SOC Standing Orders Committee For workshops on the motions in the agenda, the motions are referred to by the numbering in the final agenda. Agenda Sections What’s in them A Reports from Party bodies (there’s a full set of reports submitted to Autumn Conference) B Voting Papers (A voting paper usually equates to a chapter of the PSS) C Policy motions D Organisational motions, and motions that don’t fit into the other categories There are 17 motions in Section C and 8 in Section D; no Voting Paper has been submitted for this conference. Motion D06 is recommended for fast-tracking; if this is agreed in the debate on the SOC report it will be voted on without discussion at the end of that debate. Where there is more than one workshop scheduled in a single slot, the start time for each is shown, thus: 1245-1345 “Workshop session a 1245 - A02 Policy committee report” “Workshop session b 1315 - A03 DRC report” This means that there are workshops on two conference motions in the same time slot and the first one starts at 1245 and needs to finish in time for the next to start at 1315. Venues and rooms (see area map for more details) St George’s Hall Elmes, Cockerell and Reid rooms for fringes and workshops. Concert Hall for plenary sessions. Great Hall for exhibition, catering, bar, evening entertainment (Fri and Sat) Central Library Rooms 1+2 for fringes and workshops. Room 3 for Creche. (1 minute walk) Marriott hotel Lever Suite for fringes and workshops Ship’n’Mitre pub Open mic on Sunday : Friday 28 February Time Room CATERING Great Hall All day: Hot and cold drinks, snacks 11.00-18:00 Lunch: Sandwiches, salads, etc.12.00-15.00 Dinner: Hot food 18.00-21.00 1100-1715 Registration desk open 1200-1330 Guided Tour of St George’s Hall including the cells, courtroom, Great Hall, North Entrance and the Concert Room (£3.50 per person) 1200 - 1250 Reid Workshop session a: (1200) - A02- Policy committee report Workshop session b: (1225) - A03 - Disputes Resolution committee report Cockerell Workshop session a: (1200) - A05 - GPRC report on draft complaints process (Note that there is also a fringe session on this on Monday morning) Elmes Workshop session a: (1200) - A04 - Governance working group report 1300 - 1350 Reid Training - How to use the members’ website Cockerell Workshop session a: (1300) - A01 - Standing Orders Committee report Elmes Workshop session a: (1300) - C07- Child Sexual Abuse Workshop session b: (1330) - C08 - Arctic Ocean 1400 - 1500 CONCERT Leader’s Opening Speech - Natalie Bennett HALL plus target Euro region lead candidates 1515 - 1630 Concert Hall Fringe - We need to talk about Trident Reid Fringe - The Green Socialist alternative to climate chaos and austerity Cockerell Fringe - Meet your MP Elmes Workshop session a: (1515) - C02- Revising the Education Policy Workshop session b: (1600) - C06 - Enabling motion for Housing and planning Library 1 Workshop session a: (1515) - C09 - National Security Agency, Snowden Workshop session b: (1545) - C10 - Green Wage Subsidy Great Hall First timers’ session - How to get the most out of conference 1645 - 1800 CONCERT Speech by Jean Lambert, Green MEP for London HALL PLENARY - Section A reports, followed by Voting on Fast-tracked motions, Emergency Motions 1815 - 1930 CONCERT PANEL - NHS Privatisation – How Bad is It and What Can We Do Now? HALL 1815 - 1930 Reid Fringe - Working together; intergenerational co-operation Cockerell Fringe - Do you want a future or not; renewable energy, a view from the front line Elmes Fringe - Resistance to Austerity Library Fringe - European Campaign update (members only) Marriott Training - Engaging with disabilities issues Great Hall Social - Re-elect Caroline - meet at the campaign stall for a drink and a chat 2000 - 2030 Great Hall Welcome to Liverpool Reception 2030 - 2300 Great Hall Bar open. Music from Chris Bluemel. Saturday 1 March Time Room CATERING Great Hall All day: Hot and cold drinks, snacks 08:30-18:00 Lunch: Sandwiches, salads, etc.12.00-15.00 Dinner: Hot food 18.00-21.00 0830 - 1800 Registration desk open 0900 - 1015 Concert Hall Fringe - AGC Session - Being a Green Councillor, Mistakes I have made Reid Training - How we win elections and why it works Cockerell Training - How to run effective campaigns Elmes Workshop session a: (0900) - C01 - Transatlantic Trade and Inv. Partnership Workshop session b: (0935) - C05 - European Minimum Wage Library 1/2 Workshop session a: (0900) - C03 - Climate Change policy Workshop session b: (0945) - C04 - Making corporations responsible Great Hall First timers’ session - How to get the most out of conference 1030 - 1200 CONCERT Address from Steve Binns, Community Historian (St George’s Hall) HALL Address from Northern Ireland Green Party Leader, Steven Agnew PLENARY - Section C (Policy) 1215 - 1330 Concert Hall Fringe - Beating the BNP and tackling UKIP in 2014 Reid Fringe - Dealing with Local & Euro elections on the same day Cockerell Fringe - Check your white privilege; what does it mean Elmes Fringe - Beyond England and Wales Library 1/2 Workshop session a: (1215) - D02- Citizens Income Workshop session b: (1245) - D03 - Planetary crisis Marriott Workshop session a: (1215) - D01 - Increasing diversity in the Party Workshop session b: (1245) - D04 - Anti-growth message Workshop session c: (1305) - D05 - MPs’ Remuneration Great Hall Barton Moss Solidarity Lunch – protestors from the camp will be joining us to share their experiences over a shared meal. *see note at end of timetable for more info. 1345 - 1500 CONCERT PANEL - Austerity in Europe HALL 1345 - 1500 Reid Fringe - Soil, Soul, Society, A Green World View Cockerell Fringe - Digital Rights, Privacy and Data Protection Elmes Fringe - Economics Policy Working Group Marriott Fringe - Ecological Public Health Great Hall Training - How to run a polling day operation 1515 - 1645 CONCERT Speech - Convenor, Brighton and Hove Green Group, Jason Kitcat HALL PLENARY- Section D (Organisational), followed by Emergency Motions 1700 - 1815 Concert Hall Fringe - How can we protect Britain’s wildlife? Reid Fringe - Women by Name Cockerell Fringe - Working for Justice in Palestine Elmes Fringe - Trade deals and investment treaties Great Hall Training - How to canvass (really well) Marriott Training - Digital Campaigning (part 1) 1830 - 1945 Concert Hall Fringe - Animal Protection; Why Europe Matters Reid Fringe - Poverty is Political; tackling hunger and inequality in Foodbank Britain, Cockerell Fringe - Launch of BME Greens Elmes Training - Media Training (1) Be confident in hustings Marriott Training - How to write a good ward newsletter 1800 - 2300 Great Hall Bar open (last orders 10.45) 2100 - 2200 Great Hall The Quiz (voluntary entry charge payable) Sunday 2 March Time Room CATERING All day: Hot and cold drinks, snacks 08:30-18:00 Lunch: Sandwiches, salads, etc.12.00-15.00 Dinner: Hot food 18.00-21.00 0900 - 1800 Registration desk open 0900 - 1015 Reid Fringe - A Green Voice in Europe; update from your MEPs (with breakfast) Concert Hall Fringe - Campaigning against the bedroom tax Cockerell Training - Leaflet design with Scribus Elmes Training - Media - Be confident in radio / press interviews Library1 Workshop session a: (0915) - C16 - Car Clubs Workshop session b: (0945) - C17 - Fireworks and bonfires Library2 Workshop session a: (0915) - D07 - Attunement Workshop session b: (0945) - D08 - Electing SOC 1030 - 1200 CONCERT PLENARY - Section D (Organisational) HALL 1215 - 1330 Concert Hall Fringe - Going Feral; How we could “rewild” Britain Reid Fringe - Association of Green Cllrs and Green Left Cockerell Fringe - International Greens Elmes Fringe - Zero Carbon Europe; could it actually happen? Library1 Hustings for vacant committee posts Library2 Hustings for vacant committee posts 1345 - 1500 CONCERT PANEL - The Struggle for Higher Education: Poverty Pay, Privatisation and HALL Fighting Back 1345 - 1500 Reid Fringe - How can we protect Britain’s Hedgehogs? Cockerell Fringe - 40Forward; Uniting the Green movement Elmes Training - Digital Campaigning (part 2) Marriott Training - Euro and Local election legalities Library1 Workshop session a: (1345) - C11 - Revision of the Philosophical Basis Workshop session b: (1435) - C13 - Towards a real democracy Library2 Workshop session a: (1345) - C12 - Active Travel Bill for England Workshop session b: (1405) - C14 - Foie Gras Workshop session c: (1425) - C15 - Elected Head of State 1515- 1645 CONCERT PLENARY - Section C (Policy) followed by Emergency Motions HALL 1700 - 1815 Concert Hall Fringe - Conflict minerals in the Congo; What can you do? Reid Fringe - Green Party Women Cockerell Fringe - Mental health stigma and discrimination Elmes Fringe - A More Co-operative Party Marriott Fringe - Public services in a sustainable economy 1830 - 1945 Concert Hall Fringe - Coal to biomass conversion; a road to disaster Reid Fringe - Feminism for Boys Cockerell Fringe - Creative councils Elmes Fringe - Trade Union Group AGM Marriott Training - Revising the Policy Process 2000 - late Ship'n'Mitre Open Mic – a showcase for musical talent in the GP contact Ricky Knight [email protected] to book your slot. Monday
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