eMAIL TO ATTENDEES OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST MEETING - SILO HOTEL JULY 24 2018

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13 people meet at the Silo Hotel and there were several apologies due to the meeting's timing and other factors. While there was interest in there being some kind of 'publication' that would enable a broader spectrum of interests [a network of networks?] to be better served/serviced in the Tamar/Esk region, no firm conclusion was arrived at during the meeting. 

Given the time of day (2pm) there were lack of people in say the 'family' demographic. Nonetheless, those in attendance had been active in 'community life' from various perspectives over a considerable amounts of time and the discussion was both informative and relatively productive.

IN SUMMARY

• There was general consensus that there would be some interest in a Tamar/Esk focused 'publication'.

• There considerable discussion in regard to what 'platform' the publication should/could be founded upon – digital, hardcopy, mix of

• There was recognition that to start out, some form of digital publication was most feasible with the possibility adding a hardcopy element later

• There was discussion about what already existed and the relevance of a 'new' publication

• There was some discussion relative to how a new publication might be able stand alone with an independent corporate hierarchy OR interface in some ways with what existed already

• There was some discussion to do with how a new publication might be funded and who might fund it

• There was discussion regarding what the content focus of 'new publication' might be and who would edit/regulate the content

• There was discussion relative to the nature of, and the structure of, the the facilitating organisation/cooperative/business – Click here for a uk exemplar

• There was discussion about the 21st Century relevance of current community publications and what is under discussion

In conclusion it was agreed to circulate the discussion points above with the attendees' initially asking them to discuss these points and any others with whoever and respond within the month

Invitation to collaborate: If this proposal is to be realised in any meaningful way there is a need to be open to collaborations as always help is needed in spreading ideas. Whether you are a teacher or farmer, an artist or a community leader, a curator, chemist, teacher or poet, the proponents will always enjoy hearing from people who care about their local cultural landscape and in various contexts. Please email us if you would like to get involved with a project or have something to say.

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