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An Introduction to the National Outdoor Events Association - NOEA
 
NOEA, established in 1979, is the only trade association specialising in the Outdoor Events Industry and is able to connect you to some 500 Members covering Local Authorities, Festival and Event Organisers, Universities/Students, Entertainment Agencies, Promoters, Venues and Suppliers of Equipment and Services together with Practitioners generally in the World of Outdoor Events.
 
NOEA’s policy to educate, advise and enhance professionalism and business opportunities clearly works. The regional workshops, conferences and Annual Convention & Tribute Celebration Evenings offer opportunities to find out about the latest developments - to learn about topical issues such as the Licensing Act, Disability Discrimination Act, and the Security Industry Authority. NOEA is involved in training Event Managers and working on the British Standard for the Sustainability of Event Management. NOEA is represented on the Business Visits & Events Partnership, The Genesis Initiative, The Event Industry Forum and the International Festivals & Events Association – Europe. The purpose is to debate issues, share information, network, meet new business contacts, renew old friendships and have some fun.
 
NOEA also undertake:-
  • Regular Email News Digests and Newsletters and articles in The Main Event Magazine (free copies to Members)
  • NOEA Members’ Yearbook 2010 - the Outdoor Events Industry Reference Guide - complimentary copy upon application
  • Participation in the major trade shows with complimentary admission tickets
  • Legal Advisory & Debt Recovery Services
  • Croner's Business Helpline Telephone Service
  • NOEA Insurance Panel

By becoming a member of NOEA you become part of a specialist ‘club’ of outdoor event professionals. The ethos of the association is to bring together like-minded people for business to business networking, education, the sharing of problems and ideas and to enhance professionalism.

There are many opportunities to market and promote your business through NOEA as well as to learn more about professional standards of practice, topical issues and legislation within the industry.
 
 
Foreword by the NOEA President (NOEA Yearbook 2011)
 

2010 for NOEA was an excellent year, a year of positive change, a new secretary, new logo, new ideas and new members. NOEA Scotland continued to grow and following an excellent conference in Northern Ireland we established NOEA Northern Ireland. The Welsh conference was also a great success who knows there may well be a separate branch soon. The annual convention was well attended and the increased interactive hands on approach was well received and paved the way for the future.

 

Fresh personnel brought fresh positive ideas, 2010 saw a significant increase in member involvement and activity. We launched our student initiative, recognising they are the future of the Industry. CPD continued to evolve. We are deeply involved in drafting guidance / British standards on sustainability , the pop code , actively involved with the EIF, BVEP,JACE to name a few. We have given advice to members, given members tendering opportunities and assisted in their completion. .

 

Our networking, lobbying, information exchange, training, problem sharing and companionship has become more important in recent times- members helping each other, providing support, business opportunities and knowledge. NOEA is without a doubt a force to be reckoned with, a solid foundation to the world of outdoor events.

 

I commented earlier this year that we needed to be sharper, more focused, slicker and sexier in the future. I promised change. 2010 in my opinion delivered what was promised, NOEA wearing a new coat, working tirelessly for its members.

 

I was sorry to see Keith Allen, Sylvia McCann , PJ Aldred and Craig Oldfield retire and thank them all very much for their hard work and dedication. I am also delighted to welcome Stuart Roberts, Sheila Russell,  and Neil Page to the council who I know will be excellent for Noea.

 

Thank you to all the council members, we are all different have our own views, speak our mind yet there is an amazing team spirit and dedication for what we do. It’s fun also.

 

 I remain very proud to be your President and hope you all have an enjoyable, fruitful and worthwhile 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Limb CFIOSH, FRSH, MCIEH, DMS - NOEA President