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SUMMARY:Culture strategy in Wales: your views matter
DESCRIPTION:The Welsh Government has issued a call for evidence to develop a 10 year Culture and Sport Strategy for Wales. It is crucial that the voices of our authors are heard and listened to. \nThe Society of Authors with SoA Cymru will be developing a response to the consultation. As part of this process\, we want to hear from our members so we can provide evidence on the current state of culture in Wales\, help to shape the strategy and for Wales to become a positive environment for authors. \nPlease come along to this session and share your experiences\, views and future hopes. \nThe session will be moderated by Emma Boniwell\, Head of Membership and Author Communities and the policy discussion will be led by Pauline Vickers\, Policy and Public Affairs Manager for the Devolved Nations. \n  \nFurther information:  \nIf you are unable to attend this session there is an opportunity to contribute to the SoA consultation by using this link Welsh Government call for evidence ‘A vision for Culture and Sport in Wales 2026’ – Fill in form  deadline 2 December 2026. \nHere is a link to the Welsh Government call for evidence A vision for culture and sport in Wales: call for evidence | GOV.WALES. This closes on 18 December. \nThis event is for SoA Members only. Not a member? sign up here \n  \nProgramme\n\nWelcome and introductions from Pauline Vickers – Policy and Public Affairs Manager Devolved Nations\, SoA (2 mins)\nDiscussion lead by Pauline Vickers\, SoA (55 mins)\nSummary and closing comments (3 mins)\nThis event will be moderated by Emma Boniwell – Head of Membership and Author Communities\, SoA\n\n  \nThe Line-up\nPauline Vickers\nPauline joined the organisation in June 2026. Pauline has a breadth of experience as a regional political organiser\, A level Lecturer in History and Politics and from Local Government\, managing teams in economic development in Wales and the library service in Scotland. She has also led charitable organisations focusing on community development\, training for volunteers\, funding\, governance and capacity building. \nPauline is Policy and Public Affairs Manager for the Devolved Nations and advocates for members in Wales\, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This includes ensuring members’ interests are represented within Government\, local government and across the industry. \n  \nEmma Boniwell\nEmma rejoined the Society of Authors in 2024 as Head of Membership and Author Communities. She leads the Member Services team and works on the strategic development of membership recruitment\, volunteer management\, development of all author communities and membership benefits. \nShe is the coordinator of the Society of Authors Cymru \n  \nAccessibility\n\nAttendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript\, to watch with subtitles\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nSoA Members: Please use the ‘Register – SoA Members’ form below and provide your details\, including your membership number. If you’re unsure of your SoA ID\, please email info@societyofauthors.org. \nFor event or registration questions\, email events@societyofauthors.org. \n		\n					\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n													\n															\n								\n														\n												Accordion Title\n					\n					Accordion Content \n				\n							\n					\n													\n															\n								\n														\n												The Society of Authors’ Access Fund - donate now\n					\n					Giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreatsEvery contribution helps us ensure that these needs and costs aren’t barriers to authors wishing to access events. If you are in a position to help\, please donate via the link below. If you are an author facing access issues\, please click here to see if we can help. DONATE NOW\n				\n							\n					\n													\n															\n								\n														\n												SoA Fundraising Bookshop\n					\n					Browse our virtual Bookshop.org store featuring books by authors and speakers taking part in our events programme. When you make a purchase using our affiliate links\, a percentage will go to the Society of Authors’ Access Fund\, giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/culture-strategy-in-wales-your-views-matter/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome,Society of Authors in Wales
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