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Group Facilitator’s Report

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Mike Wheeler

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Activities Undertaken Last Year...2013/14The Letter Writing Group had letters published in The Times, Independent, the Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, the New Scientist plus numerous “locals”.

Replies received from the Pope, Prince Charles and Prince WilliamThe Prime Minister, Archbishop of Canterbury and Blue Peter expressing thanks for making them aware of Population MattersTalks to schools, colleges ,Round Table , Probus etc.,Car boot salesStalls in the “High Street”, World Population Day, Green Fairs etc.People’s Climate March..........what a fantastic day!!!!

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WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS............ 1. Bank Accounts for ALL Groups.I would encourage ALL groups to open a bank account.

Money pays for equipment , leaflets and venue fees !!!!

Head Office is prepared to contribute to an initial float and specific activities.

Money makes the World go round!!!!

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2. Invest in Equipment Banners , Sail flags, Gazebos, Display boards

What next....... Advertising balloon?

3. Let’s be inventive....... ......think outside the box

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NUMBER ONE

Foot soldiers – THAT’S US!!!• We spread the word • Raise awareness• Attract funding • Recruit new members

NUMBER TWO Posters and leaflets

• Doctor’s surgeries• Maternity wards• Family Planning clinics• Pharmacies• Council Offices.....Housing depts.• Youth groups• University common rooms.....

– ”Freshers week” and festivals....link up with Durex give a couple of condoms to every student in a Population Matters paper bag

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4. Think Ahead......Plan Early for Next YearIdentify future events early and make your reservation asap. eg , UN World Population Day Saturday 11th July 2015 World Contraception Day County Shows 28- 30 July 2015 Music Festivals

Discuss them at your Group meetings and enlist sufficient helpers. Need help from other groups?

Need financial help?

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5. Co-operation between Groups

Initiative Enthusiasm Commitment

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be BOLD be SEEN be HEARD !!!!

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Let’s go FORWARDS

TOGETHER!!!