Young Planners in the North East

The Young Planners' representative in the North East is Emma Walker.

The North East Young Planners is a sub-group of the Young Planners' Network, attached to the North East Region, with the aim to provide a platform for young planners to share ideas and friendship.

Student Lorna Heslop has just been appointed as Chair of the North East Young Planners Group. Heslop is looking forward to the challenge. "In my role as chair, I wish to maximise the creation of opportunities presented through the group, by organising regular events and meetings," she says. "By making the group easily accessible to fellow students and young professionals, I look forward to establishing professional networks that will improve young planners' job prospects and reduce graduate unemployment." Read more at planningresource.

About Us

The group is run voluntarily by a steering group of young planners for the benefit of young planners. We are always on the look out for ideas and help so if you'd like to give us a hand, please get in touch with the Region.

The steering group is a very open group with no set positions; we meet at an office on the Quayside then go off for a drink afterwards - so please do come along.

All young planners, whether student or working are welcome to our events. You don't even need to be 'young' - just 'young' at heart'.

We encourage everyone to get involved with our activities. Just come along to one of our events or contact the Region to be put on the mailing list.

The group is organising a wide variety of social and educational events including study tours, pub get-togethers and seminars! So come along, get involved, learn something and have fun!

NE Young Planners - you have been invited to:

Maggies Cancer Care Unit - Site Visit  

Maggie's Centre, Freeman Hospital 

Date: Friday 22nd February 2013

Time: 3.00pm -  Venue: Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN

*Please note this site visit is limited to 10 spaces on a first come first served basis*

Maggie's North East will care for anyone affected by cancer and will lie within the North of England Cancer Network - covering a population of approximately 2.1 million people. The region encompasses an area that runs from the east coast across to Cumbria and down to the River Tees.

The bespoke building comprises a concrete frame structure which will be covered in natural landscaping embankments and weathered steel panels. Designed by Edward Cullinan Architects, the building will partly enclose a courtyard and offer two wings of accommodation. 

A central library will incorporate stairs up to a mezzanine level, covered by an angled curved roof covered in photovoltaic panels. The mezzanine will lead out onto a flat landscaped roof, screened by planting. Vibrant landscaping will surround the centre which is expected to achieve a BREEAM "Excellent" rating.

To register please contact Leanne on 0191 374 0233 or leanne@cene.org.uk

Cocktail Masterclass  

Try your hand at making your very own cocktails!

Date: Thursday 21st March 2013

Time: 5.30 - 8.00pm

Venue: The Living Room, Newcastle upon Tyne

Cost: £25 (the cost does include food/drink)

*Please note, the event is limited to 30 delegates*

Come along to G4C's first social event of 2013 being held at The Living Room, Newcastle.

The event will be conducted by The Living Room's cocktail pros. The staff will make cocktails to be tried and tested by you and then you will be able to have the chance to make your own 2 cocktails!

To register your interest please contact Leanne on 0191 374 0233 or leanne@cene.org.uk