The South West Parliamentary Outreach service aims to create awareness of the work of Parliament and show how the debates and decisions of the House of Commons and House of Lords are relevant to the region.
In partnership with organisations such as South West Foundation, Exeter CVS and Society of Local Council Clerks, the South West outreach service organises and participates in free training sessions, events and exhibitions.
The following are examples of the types of events that Parliamentary Outreach can organise or participate in:
Wells - Wednesday 13th FebruaryTalk on Parliament for Wells U3A.Bristol - Wednesday 13th FebruaryWorkshop on Parliament and academic researchers for South West Crucible.Bridgwater – Saturday 16th FebruarySession on Parliament and suffragettes as part of South West UK Youth Parliament “Heritage Heroes” project.Sherborne – Tuesday 19th FebruaryTalk on Parliament for Sherborne Rotary Club.Mere – Friday 22nd FebruaryTalk on Parliament for Mere Women’s Group.Bridport – Monday 25th FebruaryTalk on Parliament for Beaminster Probus Club.Sidmouth – Monday 25th FebruaryTalk on engaging with Parliament for Sidmouth community businesses.Bristol - Wednesday 27th FebruaryWorkshop on Parliament and academic researchers for Vitae.Plymouth - Thursday 7th MarchWorkshop on engaging with Parliament for Devon & Cornwall Money Advice Forum.
If you are interested in holding an event with Parliamentary Outreach, please contact at Naomi Kent at kentn@parliament.uk.
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For further information on how your organisation can get involved with Parliamentary Outreach in the South West, please contact:
Naomi KentParliamentary OutreachHouses of Parliament London SW1A 0AA T: 07917 488148E: kentn@parliament.uk
News on parliamentary events and outreach activities from the Lord Speaker's office.