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Training is a key need for local groups. Although volunteers are often professional people who contribute a diversity of skills, inevitably there are gaps that need filling in.
The Manuka Club invests in training in order to equip local organisers with the confidence and skills necessary to present the case against poorly thought out development plans, and to suggest viable alternatives.
The Club has supported a series of training events, mainly coordinated by Friends of the Earth. Over 1,500 people have taken part in workshops up and down the country, on themes including the Freedom of Information Act, the planning system, campaign management and media skills.
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"This kind of event focuses the mind on the issue - you have to think about it. The events also help you feel that you're not alone with problems. It's great to get examples of what other groups are doing." Lisa, South Gloucestershire, at an event on recruiting members in Birmingham
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