Community Reporters Training Course Session 1

Background Two years project beginning December 2010 funded by European Commission. What we want to do empower communities get communities talking to each other promote personal/collective growth enable people to have their voices and their stories seen & heard 511858-LLP-1-2010-1-IT-KA3-KA3MP

10 core partners from 6 countries Consorzio ABN, ITALY http://www.consorzioabn.it/ Semplicittà S.p.a., ITALY http://www.semplicitta.it/ The MRS consultancy, UK www.mrsconsultancy.com The University of Salamanca, SPAIN http://www.usal.es/webusal OPAL LTD, TURKEY http://www.mutlubirey.net Documenta, SPAIN http://www.documenta.es Fundaciòn INTRAS, SPAIN http://www.intras.es PERSPEKTIVwechsel, GERMANY http://www.perspektiv-wechsel.de People's Voice Media, UK http://www.peoplesvoicemedia.co.uk Artemisszió Alapítvány, HUNGARY http://www.artemisszio.hu

Community Reporters UK – Yorkshire & Manchester Runs until April 2012 Train Community Reporters Badge and Certificate Published on http://communityreporter.co.uk Participative Jou 511858-LLP-1-2010-1-IT-KA3-KA3MP

Background Session 1 – introduction and best practice – telling a story Session 2 – practical advice on how to do it – could be writing story or video or audio You do it Session 3 – Reflect on what we’ve done and publish 511858-LLP-1-2010-1-IT-KA3-KA3MP

SORRY - paperwork European funding means we must record activities and learners Some very good and essential advice Will feed you some forms to fill as we go This first session worst – other sessions “hands on”

What is Community Reporting? What do you think?

Northern Echo? Darlington & Stockton? TFM or Fresh FM? Community news? Northern Echo? Darlington & Stockton? TFM or Fresh FM?

Community Reporting - Benefits for community Good news stories Highlighting work of community groups, charities etc Feel good factor Promoting community events Bringing communities together Sharing resources

Community reporting - Benefits for individuals Media skills Telling stories Getting a voice Building confidence and pride Increasing opportunities Meeting new people Broadening horizons Having fun! Good for CV

Benefits of being a community reporter Badge: Press Pass Standards Meet ups Ongoing support Part of a wider network across UK and Europe Opportunities to report beyond own community Access to resources

Skills check

Best Practice Health and Safety Editorial Guidelines Consent Staying safe as a Reporter Staying safe out and about Staying safe online Staying safe using equipment Editorial Guidelines Open publishing Guidelines and responsibilities Moderation guidelines Arbitration and review Consent When and how

What’s the story? And How to Tell it It’s not a novel it is a news story – for a newspaper or a blog but also a TV story or a radio report Key factors “The Inverted Pyramid” Writing exercise And then, Your story checklist

What next? Your stories What skills does the group want to learn? What are your ideas? How do you want to tell them? Moderation guidelines What do we do at the next session? Techniques and planning User names/passwords/email for CR site What skills does the group want to learn? Writing a story for a blog, newspaper… Photography Video Audio/radio When and where?