West Wales Hospitality Panel
Steering Group Meeting Minutes

27 August 09 – RTP offices Aberglasney

Apologies: - Alan Dutton

                          Cathy Lewis

Attendees:- Andrew Thomas

                   Phillip Drakeford

                   Gary Davies

                   Chris Osborne

                   Diana James

                   Lowri Edwards

                   Lisa Johnston

                   Nia Ball

Action Points:

Phillip Drakeford demonstrated the View Fourcroft programme. CO suggested we could demonstrate the CD at the WWHF.

We need to put out some explanation for Croeso Cynnes – perhaps through the TA’s newsletters.  LJ stated that Kim West is in charge to do this and LJ will liaise to send some information out.  This can link into Who Do I ask.com.  Could have a stand at WWHF and and someone there to answer questions.

Agreed format for the afternoon of the Forum:

Title:  GIVE ME IDEAS PLEASE

lunch:

Facilitators for focus groups:

Sarah Hardy – WLGA

JC Plus – Trained focus group facilitator

Careers Wales West – Trained focus group facilitator

Jennie Evans – Trinity University

Focus group for Feedback from Day in the life of to include attendees and the employers who hosted them, split into smaller rooms and provide anonymity – this is going to happen before lunch. (to be facilitated)

What are the expectations of the people here, what will be the new focus and aim of the West Wales Hospitality Forum.

Future View Demonstration - Phillip Drakeford

Feedback from Day in the life of and action for the future

One facilitator to feedback

Points from the audience/raised points

LJ and PD

Questionnaires:

Delegates on the day in the life of

Employers

Structure for focus groups and their feedback.

LJ to look at March Forum after the November events when we shall evaluate the Nov meeting.

November panel meeting in Pembs and invite Pembs college to attend. LJ