****Apologies for Cross Posting**** DATE: Monday 4th November, 2002 TIME: 12.15 pm (Lunch) then 1.15pm to 4.00pm VENUE: Peter Milligan Conference Suite, Central Square, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PJ COST: Free International Activity: A Strategic Plan for Action 2002/06 looks at the role of Resource’s international activity, aims for the strategy, aspects of international policy and advocacy, strategic issues, the encouragement of collaboration and relationships, the role of information, funding, and finally, notes some expected outcomes. The topics and speakers at this event are: Chair: Jamie McKay, DCMS Government Office North East · Resource’s International Strategy; Henrietta Hopkins, Resource International Policy Adviser · NewcastleGateshead Initiative - International Perspectives (& Libraries); Bill Macnaught Head of Cultural Development, Gateshead Council · Sector & Cultural Benefits in Working With Partners in Europe, and Elsewhere; Miriam Harte, Director, Beamish North of England Open Air Museum · The Strategic and Economic Benefits to the North East; Aidan Stradling, Principal Policy Officer European Issues North East Regional Assembly To book this event please contact Linda Wright at NEMLAC on 0191 222 1661 or fill in the online booking form on the NEMLAC website http://www.nemlac.co.uk/training.php3?14 Further details are available from Michael Long Email [log in to unmask] Closing date for bookings: Friday 25th October, 2002