ALDC at Conference – Activists Network Workshops

Saturday 4th October

Integrated Campaigning
Next year sees most Lib Dems face two, three or even four elections on the same day. Come and compare best practice on how to campaign for victory at all levels.
Richard Cole
Crowne Plaza, Staffa. Saturday 4th Oct, 13:30-15:30

Sunday 5th October

From Black Hole to Victory
This session looks at tips and techniques on how to win your ward from scratch.
Cllr James Baker
SECC, Ness. Sunday 5th Oct, 14:30-15:45

Using Email to Win your Council Election
Keeping in touch all year round is now as much about email as it is Focus leaflets. This discussion looks at how people who won in May used it to great effect.
Cllr Tim Pickstone, Cllr Iain Roberts, and Chris Lovell
SECC, Ness. Sunday 5th Oct, 16:00-17:30

Monday 6th October

Getting your Fundraising Off the Ground
This group discussion session is designed to swap ideas amongst people trying to raise money for ward campaigns and small to medium local parties.
Cllr Neil Fawcett
SECC, Ness. Monday 6th Oct, 14:30-15:45

Making the Most of your Door Knocking
Proper two-way conversations with voters are vital in understanding local issues and opinions. This looks at how to make the most of that conversation.
Cllr Tim Pickstone
SECC, Ness. Monday 6th Oct, 16:00-17:30

Tuesday 7th October

Fighting UKIP
UKIP are now challengers in elections in many parts of Britain. This session discusses ways in which we can take them on and win.
Cllr Keith House and Cllr Dave McCobb
SECC, Ness. Tuesday 7th Oct. 14:30-15:45

Engaging with Your Community
Being part of local community campaigns is at the heart of understanding your area and making it a more liberal place. This session swaps best practice on how to make this happen.
Cllr Jeanette Sunderland
SECC, Ness. Tuesday 7th Oct, 16:00-17:30