The Anniversary of Flodden 2013

A vision for the future?

What I've been doing for the last 2 months

Meeting over 40 stakeholders as individuals and in groups from both sides of the border

Discussing their plans, ideas, hopes and dreams for Flodden

Preparing my report as a possible way forward Common ground on issues like tourism,

management, local projects, education, marketing and infrastructure

Introduction Thanks My background Great enthusiasm for the project The potential of Flodden Of National and International Importance Cross Border Collaboration is important A commemoration Regenerative tool for the region We can make of it what we want to

The Anniversary

2013

A programme to consist of an event to start, small independent events, then a large event to conclude

The ridings are already a spectacular annual event and should play a key role

Branxton and the battlefield have problems and advantages for the anniversary

Other projects/events for the year

Local Projects in the Long term

An annual event? Memorials? New ones for Scotland and

England. A joint venture? Raise awareness of Flodden and the Borders A series of little books and perhaps a children's

book The importance of the battle - conference? The battle is an important memory to keep alive

in times of increased nationalism

Infrastructure

The footpaths and interpretation should be improved around Flodden with better disabled access, audio tours, better pathways and interpretation

Flodden could be the start of a whole network of access routes linking all the heritage of the Borders

Each story would be independent but create a profound cultural experience

A map of local heritage?

Infrastructure A visitors centre can be a simpler, smaller project

than previously thought Its key role would be as a gateway Ecomuseums are not opposed to visitor centres Democratic: local people at the heart of the project

and given the necessary help Many aspects of them suit for Flodden

Education

Young people must be consulted on all aspects Flodden can be included at all stages of the

curriculum It can also be cross-curricular Need for a co-ordinated approach Educational activities and workshops can be offered

by many organisations Volunteering

Education

A co-ordinated touring exhibition could be bigger and more exciting than several independent ones

There could be greater geographical, archaeological and historical research

Could be a resource for education or involvement for young people

New website for both children and adults Children's section, blogs and downloadable

content

Marketing

The tourism in the area could improve drastically and not be noticed

Boost the regions economy Tie in the whole of the Borders with the

marketing Create a Flodden and Borders brand Programme to the anniversary

Marketing

A professional cross-border approach both regionally and nationally

The media is a useful tool to raise the profile and awareness of Flodden

Songs of Praise, BBC, documentarys, news Sponsorship and merchandising

Organisation

Several groups have offered funding, many can fund their own activities

Group together to apply for a single bid to HLF or to Europe

Fundraising Increased Cross Border Collaboration on this

and other issues would be a great result Expertise from both sides with contacts, skills

and advice to make all this a reality

Organisation A management group and several steering

groups Seems to fall into organisation, local projects,

education, marketing and infrastructure Anyone can sit on any steering group Core management group of experts, funders

and local community Project Development Officer key Facilitator and organiser O

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Next Steps Flodden a great opportunity lets not let it go to

waste Management plan needs to be done by next

spring Need timetables, funding arrangements etc Infrastructure needs to be put in place so that

events can be planned Project Development officer must be applied for

soon If the stakeholders want their vision to reach its

full potential action must be taken swiftly

Thank you for listening Any questions?