The conference brings together Land Trust colleagues, trustees and many of our managing partners from across the country. It’s a great opportunity to hear about the great achievements across our portfolio, network and share ideas.
Below you will find the agenda for the event and links to important information.
If you have issues accessing anything or any questions about the event please contact Lauren Gibbons or Gemma Barrow.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Lauren and Gemma
Date: 9 July 2025
Venue: Holiday Inn Runcorn, Wood Lane, Beechwood, Runcorn, WA7 3HA
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| Timing | Details |
|---|---|
| 9.30 | Tea and Coffee available |
| 9.45 | Opening, welcome & Introductions- LG Brief portfolio update, success of 2024/25 & Priorities for coming years business plan. – AC Anonymous questions. – AC |
| 10.10- 10.55 | Project of the Year presentations by Managing Partners |
| 10.55- 11.10 | Comfort Break |
| 11.10- 11.55 | Project of the Year presentations by Managing Partners + voting |
| 12.00- 12.30 | Keynote Address- Tomorrow World– Rachel Hatfield and Tom Wright |
| 12.30- 13.30 | Lunch and learn |
| 13.30 | Leave Holiday Inn for Countess of Chester- Coaches Provided |
| 16.00 | Leave Countess of Chester to head back to Holiday Inn |
| 16.30 | Arrive back at HI. Keys Handed Out. Grab and go snacks available. |
Site visit information
For the site tour on Wednesday, we will be going to Countess of Chester Country Park.
What to bring: refillable water bottle, sturdy shoes (for site visit), waterproof/suncream and hat (depending on weather). We also advise closed-toe footwear.
What to wear: comfortable clothing.
Date: 9 July 2025
Venue: Holiday Inn, Runcorn
What to wear: smart casual (there will be a photographer)
| Timing | Details |
|---|---|
| 18.30 | Arrival drinks |
| 19.00 | Dinner Served |
| 20.30/21.00 | Awards |
Starters
Roasted tomato soup (ve) (gf)
Chive oil
Smoked tofu, green bean & hazelnut salad (ve) (gf)
Chicken liver & Cognac pate
Tomato chutney, ciabatta croutes
Mains
Butternut squash & sage risotto (ve) (gf)
Chimichurri cauliflower steak (ve)
Sweet potato mash, kale, toasted seeds
Stuffed Pork Belly
Caleriac dauphinoise, roasted Mediterranean vegetables
Desserts
Apple tart tatin (v)
Cinnamon spiced berries
Glazed lemon tart (v)
Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate clementine torte (ve) (gf)
Raspberry sorbet
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Venue: Bewsey Park, Warrington
What to bring: water bottle, suncream and hat/waterproofs (weather dependant)
What to wear: sturdy closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing for tasks selected
| Timing | Details |
|---|---|
| From 7 | Breakfast provided at the hotel |
| 9.30 | Leave hotel and travel to Bewsey (Gulliver’s World car park) Transport Provided |
| 10.00 | Arrive at Bewsey Park. Leave bags in conference room at Gulliver’s World |
| 10.15 -10.45 | Site Tour |
| 10.45- 11.00 | Refreshments – split into groups |
| 11.00-12.00 | Work session 1 |
| 12.00-12.45 | Lunch (Provided) |
| 1.00-2.00 | Work session 2 |
| 2.15 | Transport back to Warrington Bank Quay Station Transport Provided |
| 2.45 | Arrive at Warrington Bank Quay |
Date: Thursday 20 July 2025
Venue: Cheshire Suite, Holiday Inn, Runcorn
What to wear: comfortable clothing
| Timing | Details |
|---|---|
| From 7 | Breakfast provided at the hotel |
| 9.30- 10.45 | Training session: Training will be run by the Bat Conservation Trust. They will be delivering a Bats and Woodland training session with an overview of the wonderful world of bats, insights into how they use trees and woodlands as an important habitat, particularly highlighting the tree specialists, and the importance of planning ahead to maintain safe woodlands for bats, people and other biodiversity. |
| 10.45- 11.00 | Refreshments |
| 11.00-12.30 | Training session continued |
| 12.30 | Self-arranged travel home. |
Bracknell Forest Council
Brimstones Partnership
City of Doncaster Council
Deadwater Valley Trust
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Groundwork NE & Cumbria
Groundwork West Midlands
Groundwork Yorkshire
Knowle Haven
Lancashire Wildlife Trust
London Wildlife Trust
National Trust
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
RSPB
Surrey Wildlife Trust
TCV
Teignbridge District Council
TEP – The Environment Partnership
The Land Trust
Wessex Grounds Services
White Cliffs Countryside Partnership
William Saunders
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust