Thread by @Chippenhamtcl

We're all set up in the Town Hall ready to welcome everyone to the #ChippenhamCommunityConference - this morning is focused on Health & Wellbeing in our community.

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First up this morning we have @sandiewebb leading a discussion on warm spaces and volunteering on behalf of @chipnhamEcoHub

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Our next session is being lead by Matt Stabb of @WILTSCIL who is making a presentation about the #MakeSomeoneWelcome campaign, aimed at building kinder communities 🫶

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Giving us information on energy saving behaviour and how to avoid #energy debts is Anne from Warm and Safe Wiltshire @PHWiltshire

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Joining us now is Rachel from @wiltshirepolice with guidance and information on avoiding fraud, the different forms it takes, and what to look out for...

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A fantastic morning here so far, with huge thanks to @wiltscouncil and @RosGriffithsSEP for their partnership in this event

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This afternoon is focussed on Young People. Our first speaker is @peterjohnhutton, presenting on behalf of @wiltscouncil Local Youth Network (LYN). He's discussing educational, mental, vocational and leisure opportunities and funding.

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Richard from @StaySafeCIC joins us now, speaking about the online world and how it affects young people. Sharing some practical advice on how the community can support, educate and protect them with the Digital Empowerment Programme.

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Our next workshop is an interactive one, held by Denise from Mind Reset. She's going to be taking the room through an insight into Mental Health First Aid

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A fantastic day today, thank you to all who attended and led sessions, and of course to @RosGriffithsSEP and @wiltscouncil for their collaboration. See you tomorrow for more sessions at the #ChippenhamCommunityConference

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Day Two of the #ChippenhamCommunityConference has begun with a meeting of the Community Safety Forum.

Thank you to Insp James Brain from @wiltshirepolice for updating us on their work in our town.

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The Community Safety Forum has now closed, with some excellent feedback to the room. We had updates from Police Cadets, the CCTV team, StoreNet and an excellent Q&A session focussed on keeping the community safe in #Chippenham

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Ahead of our next session on the @PurpleFlagATCM, our @ChippenhamCEO and @ATCMUK CEO @Ojay have met to celebrate the award at the #ChippenhamCommunityConference

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We are very excited to hear @ATCMUK Chief Executive @Ojay making his presentation about the @PurpleFlagATCM award.

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We are proud to continue to fly the Purple Flag this year.

The Town Council was first accredited with Purple Flag status in 2016 and has successfully been reaccredited on 5 occasions since then.

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We are now lucky to have Mike King, Director of @PandPInsight making a presentation on his work on benchmarking, signage and attributes which help Town Centres and High Streets adapt and meet changing expectations.

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Our Council Leader, @DesnaAllen1, is keeping today running smoothly by chairing the conference and introducing all of our fantastic guests.

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A fascinating insight into #Chippenham Town Centre from Mike @PandPInsight - giving statistics and information gained from surveys they've done in our town based on retail, facilities, car parking and the impact of COVID.

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We now have @jeremyrucker of @CityDressingUK making a presentation on the development of town centres and how they can adapt in the current era.

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Our @ChippenhamCEO has closed this morning’s sessions by thanking all of our wonderful guests. A thoroughly interesting and thought provoking morning for all.

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This afternoon is focussed on #climate & #environment - We thank Councillor @NickMChippenham for opening the session.

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We are now joined by Vicky of @wiltscouncil Climate & Nature Recovery Team, via web link, to talk about their carbon neutral mission and pledge.

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Paul from the @wiltscouncil Natural Environment Approach is now talking us through the issues that nature is facing throughout the UK, from grass to wildlife, including a dramatic decline in heath and woodland across the nation.

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Getting to Net Zero is the theme behind the next session, held by @GoodEnergy Sustainability & Facilities Manager, Cherish Jackson. Her talk explains the company's Science Based Targets initiative; goals in line with the Paris Agreement

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We're now joined by @wessexwater Community Connector Manager @DrWeff who is talking us through our use of water and it's effect on the environment. Great to hear that they have a commitment to the River Avon here in #Chippenham

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The Chippenham Cycle Network Group have now joined the conversation, talking about the improvement of accessibility for cycling in the town and how routes can be used by everyone

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Vanessa from Rooted Chippenham joins us now, discussing changes we can all make in food selection that positively impact the environment. They grow organic veg to share with the local community and charities.

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Another informative presentation, this time from @AvonNeedsTrees who are planting trees and replacing woodland in the local area

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It's now the turn of @WiltsWildlife to present to us their work in our area including targeting the generations to come, to get their important message across to as many people as possible with ongoing engagement in the #environment

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The room had broken into small groups for discussion, talking about the environmental issues that are most pressing in our area.

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Group discussions are being shared with the room as part of the afternoon’s final activity. It's great to see and hear from so many passionate people on such a vital topic

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What a fantastic two days we've had at the #ChippenhamCommunityConference hearing from passionate speakers from a huge variety of local organisations. Thank you all for attending!

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