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.
2025 Member meetings
Meeting Type | Date | Time | Who is it for? | Online/In Person | |
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Fundraising Clinic | Mon 13 Jan | 10:30am - 11:30am | All Members | Online | |
Press Drop In | Fri 17 Jan | 9.30am - 10.15am | All Members | Online | |
Scheme meet - Birmingham | Tues 21 Jan | 10am - 4pm | Scheme Members | In Person | |
Press Drop In | Fri 31 Jan | 9.30am - 10.15am | All Members | Online | |
Member Drop in | Tues 4 Feb | 9:30am - 10am | All Members | Online | |
Fundraising Clinic | Mon 10 Feb | 10:30am - 11:30am | All Members | Online | |
Press Drop In | Fri 14 Feb | 9.30am - 10.15am | All Members | Online | |
What Next? Rural | Thurs 27 Feb | 10am - 11am | Everyone | Online | |
Press Drop In | Fri 28 Feb | 9.30am - 10.15am | All Members | Online | |
Member Drop in | Tues 4 Mar | 11:30am - 12pm | All Members | Online | |
Promoters Space | Thurs 6 Mar | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Promoter Members | Online | |
Fundraising Clinic | Mon 10 Mar | 10:30am - 11:30am | All Members | Online | |
Press Drop In | Fri 14 Mar | 9.30am - 10.15am | All Members | Online | |
Pitch Up (Rural) - Arts Alive | Mon 17 Mar | 7pm - 9pm | RT Programmers Only | Online | |
Environmental Sustainability | Thurs 20 Mar | 1pm - 2pm | All Members | Online | |
Press Drop In | Fri 28 Mar | 9.30am - 10.15am | All Members | Online |
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 using the link in the menu.
If you are not a member but would like to be, you can join NRTF here.
Next Meeting Dates
Listed by meeting type
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, 10am – 11am
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 – 10am
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 – 10:15am
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
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 – 1pm – 2pm