MAJOR EVENTS

MONTHLY MEETUPS

Our monthly meetup is the easiest way for you to join in the conversation, make connections and share your opportunities with our cross-sector regional network. If you are a 4theRegion member and would like the opportunity to speak at one of these meetings, please get in touch with Lydia Fasham: lydia@4theregion.org.uk

In 2024 we are holding monthly meetups online via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month, which are open to all – part of our mission to connect, share and collaborate around OPPORTUNITIES in South West Wales.

Opportunities

January 2024

Kicking off our Year of Opportunities with an open conversation about why South West Wales really is a region of opportunities for people and businesses.

Catch up on the Event Notes and Recording

Creative

February 2024

What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ creative sector? In this discussion, businesses and organisations shared their perspective on why our creative economy is important, and what’s happening.

Catch up on the Event Notes and Recording

Construction

March 2024

What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ Construction sector? We’ll be inviting participants to share positive reflections, projects, initiatives, organisations and opportunities within the construction sector in South West Wales.

Click here for the full recording and report

Young People

April 2024

What are the opportunities for Young People in South West Wales? Bringing together youth-focussed organisations and projects from across Swansea, NPT, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, this meeting highlighted so many brilliant initiatives aiming to empower, inspire and equip young people for careers and life opportunities in our region.

Catch up on the Event Notes and Recording

Regional Food

May 2024

What are the opportunities in the local and sustainable food sector in South West Wales? From local food hubs, to community growing projects, food partnerships and local produce markets, there are plenty of different ways that people and businesses can be part of our region’s Good Food Movement.

Catch up on the Event Recording and Meeting Notes

Community Resilience

Thursday, June 20th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom

What are the opportunities to strengthen neighbourhood connections and create resilient and cohesive communities in South West Wales? Hear from people and groups who are trying to make a difference where they live, and explore how you / your business could get more involved in your own community.

Circular Economy

Thursday, July 18th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom

What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ Circular Economy sector? We’ll be inviting participants to share positive reflections, projects, initiatives, organisations and opportunities within the circular economy in South West Wales.

Transport

Thursday, September 19th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom

What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ transport sector? Hear from people and community transport groups who are trying to make a difference where they live, and explore how you / your business could get more involved in sustainable transport.

Buying Regional

Thursday, October 17th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom

What are the opportunities in buying regional and local procurement in South West Wales?’ Hear from people and businesses who are trying to make a difference where they live, and explore how you / your business could get more involved in buying from the region.

Green Economy

Thursday, November 21st
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom

What are the opportunities in South West Wales’ Green Economy sector? We’ll be inviting participants to share positive reflections, projects, initiatives, organisations and opportunities within the green economy in South West Wales.

Giving Back

Thursday, December 19th
1PM – 2:30PM
Online via Zoom

What are the opportunities for people and businesses in South West Wales to give something back? Come along to this open discussion about why South West Wales really is a land of opportunity, and how we can work together to help people and businesses thrive in our region.