New group receive training for a better Winchester Party in the Park 2017
A new group has been set up to manage the Winchester Party in the Park (PITP) this year. Members of Winchester Party in the Park have attended ‘Event Management’ training at the University of Winchester in preparation for their Party in the Park event which will take place later in the year on 29 July.
The University has been a keen supporter and sponsor of the event for a number of years. This year is no exception by hosting and delivering the training for the PITP Project Team.
Winchester PITP is a newly formed group who are taking on more responsibility for organising and managing the event and officers from Winchester City Council have been helping them through the process.
Adrian Ingerson, Chairman of the group said
In previous years the PITP event had been led by A2 Dominion and more recently by Winchester City Council, but it was clear that this could not continue indefinitely. Volunteers involved with supporting the event decided it was time to do something about it so we formed our own group. This is really good news for the event as it makes it more sustainable in the long-term, with the continued support of Winchester residents.
The new Winchester PITP group is looking longer term and will take on responsibility for organising and running other smaller events throughout the year, though PITP will always remain their priority. However if they are to achieve this ambition then they will need their group to grow, both in terms of numbers and in terms of the skills and experience within the group. The group is therefore looking for people who think they may have relevant skills and experience to join their numbers.
For more details and information, why not visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/winchesterpartyinthepark or for a quick chat call Trevor or Mark on Tel. 01962 848 139 / 848 518 or email partyinthepark@winchester.gov.uk
This year’s Party in the Park event will take place at the Somers Close Recreation Ground in Stanmore on Saturday 29 July 2017, 12pm and 5pm.