Meetings

BRAF meets on a quarterly basis.  As well as the full forum meetings, there are a small number of 'task and finish' groups which help drive the forum forward. 

Meeting dates 2008

You can find the meeting notes below:

2008

Note of meeting 8 February 2008

2007

Note of meeting 20 November 2007

Note of meeting 12 September 2007
Rural Social and Community Programme presentations from 12 September meeting:
Parish plans
Parish plans database
Improving access in rural areas
Volunteering
Rural Housing Enabler
 

Note of meeting 17 July
PowerPoint presentations from 17 July 2007 meeting - adult skills and adult learning:
Learning & Skills Council - overview of skills needs of the Growth Area, and strategy for provision
The East of England Rural Forum Skills Group - regional evidence and challenges
Adult skills provision in the Beds & Luton Investing in Communities programme

Note of meeting 15 May 2007

2006

Note of meeting 20 November 2006

Note of meeting 6 September 2006         
Powerpoint Presentations from 6 September 2006 on farm diversification:
                  Changing Face of Farming, NFU
                  Farm Diversification - the Planners Perspective, Bedford Borough Council
                  Focus on farm diversification - the regional perspective, GO East

Note of meeting 16 May 2006
Note of meeting 10 February 2006

2005
Note of meeting 16 November 2005
Note of meeting 8 September 2005
Note of meeting 17 May 2005