Hi everyone --

The Cycling Promotion Fund is holding a free workshop on how
to deal with the media on Sunday 18/5. It is aimed at BUGs &
other bike-activist types. Simon Vincett & I will be attending as
Melbourne BUG, and Bilbo may be going as MUBUG. If anyone
else would be keen to attend, please reply to the list or email me
directly by Wednesday 14/5, and I'll put you down as part of the
MBUG delegation. I'm looking forward to learning some useful
skills, and it will also be a great chance to meet & greet other
BUGs/activists.

See the info attached below.

cheers
Justin

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Media training workshop
Invitation to Bicycle User Groups & Bicycle Clubs

Do you want to:
* create more positive media coverage of cycling;
* broaden the image of cycling;
* raise the profile of your organisation; and
* promote your BUG or club's events?
Then you should not miss this free workshop offered by the
Cycling Promotion Fund.

Experienced journalist and passionate bicycle rider Sally Dillon
will share the tricks of the trade, showing you how easy it is to
get free, positive publicity for your BUG or club. You'll pick up
practical tips for creating news stories, gain a valuable insight
into how the media works, and will learn to write a successful
media release.

All participants will also receive a take-home training kit.

When: Sunday 18 May, 2003
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Venue: Augustine Centre, 2 Minona St, Hawthorn
Cost: Free (funded by the Cycling Promotion Fund)