Member Meetings
Our online and in person meetings are a great resource for all those involved in Rural Touring, providing opportunities to ask questions, share experiences, hear the latest news and join in discussions. Continue reading for a list of our meetings, and upcoming dates.
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For All Members
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Member Drop Ins, Monthly on Tuesdays (Online)
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Fundraising Clinic, Monthly on Mondays (Online)
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Press Office Drop-in, Every other Friday (Online)
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What Next? Rural, Quarterly (Online)
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Brighton Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe, Annually (In Person)
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NRTFs Snowy Social, Annually (Online)
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For Promoters
Including venue volunteers, and those connected with Rural Touring Schemes)
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Promoters - Open Space, Quarterly (Online)
For Schemes
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Schemes - Open Space, Quarterly (Online)
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Schemes Away Day, Annually (In Person)
Open to Public - Non Members Welcome
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What Next? Rural, Quarterly (Online)
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Annual General Meeting, Annually (Online) - anyone can attend, but only members can vote
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How do I join?
NRTF members will be emailed directly with a Zoom link. Our What Next? Rural sessions and our AGM are open to non-members too, if you are not a member and wish to join those sessions you just need to email admin@nrtf.org.uk to let us know, or you can sign up for our free newsletter here.
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If you are not a member but would like to be, you can join NRTF here.
2025 Member Meetings
Meeting Type | Date | Time | Online/In Person |
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Fundraising Clinic | Mon 13 January | 10:30am - 11:30am | Online |
Press Drop In | Fri 17 January | 9:30am - 10:15am | Online |
Scheme Meeting | Tues 21 January | 10am - 4pm | In Person |
Press Drop In | Fri 31 January | 9:30am - 10:15am | Online |
Member Drop In | Tues 4 February | 9:30am - 10am | Online |
Fundraising Clinic | Mon 10 February | 10:30am - 11:30am | Online |
Press Drop In | Fri 14 February | 9:30am - 10:15am | Online |
What Next? Rural | Thurs 27 February | 10am - 11am | Online |
Press Drop In | Fri 28 February | 9:30am - 10:15am | Online |
Member Drop In | Tues 4 March | 11:30am - 12pm | Online |
Promoters Space | Thurs 6 March | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Online |
Fundraising Clinic | Mon 10 March | 10:30am - 11:30am | Online |
Press Drop In | Fri 14 March | 9:30am - 10:15am | Online |
Pitch Up (Rural) - Arts Alive | Mon 17 March | 7pm - 9pm | Online |
Environmental Sustainability | Thurs 20 March | 1pm - 2pm | Online |
Press Drop In | Fri 28 March | 9:30am - 10:15am | Online |
Next Meeting Dates
Listed by meeting type
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What Next? Rural
Quarterly meetings open to members and non members, with guest speakers focusing on a different topic each time. ​
Next meeting: Thurs 27 Feb 2025 -​
Member Drop Ins
From February through to November, the first Tuesday of every month.
Times will alternate between 9:30am and 11:30am to meet our members' different schedules, please check the table below for times, you will also receive an email to remind you nearer the time.
NRTF Members will be able to Drop-In on Zoom and ask any questions face to (virtual) face.
Next meeting: Tues 4 Feb 2025, 9:30am
Press Drop Ins
NRTF's new PR and Media manager Dickie Felton is holding regular drop-ins for members wanting support / help on press and marketing matters. The 45 minute sessions take place fortnightly on Fridays 0930-1015. Need help with marketing your event or tour? Wanting advice on how to publicise your event? Ask Dickie!
Next meeting: Friday 17 Jan, 9:30am
NRTF Open Spaces
These will be more informal sessions for artists, promoters and schemes, we will have specific meetings for each group to bring their questions for discussion. ​
Next meetings:
Schemes - Tues 21 Jan - 10am - 4pm (In Person)
Promoters - Thurs 6 Mar - 11:30am - 12:30pm​
Fundraising Clinic - NEW for 2025
Join Jo and Amy for advice on fundraising.
Next meeting: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 10:30am - 11:30am​
Press Drop Ins
With Dickie Felton
Next meeting: Friday 11th October, 9:30am
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NRTFs Snowy Social
Before we all get swept away in the festive rush, why not pop in for a cosy catch up with the NRTF team. Festive accessories are welcomed but not required!
Next meeting: Thursday 4th December 2025 - 1pm​