Events

Forthcoming Events

ASWM AGM and Autumn Networking Event
Join us at the ASWM AGM and Autumn Networking Event for an evening of meetings, mingling, and making connections!

Date and time
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:00 - 20:30 BST

Location
Foot Anstey LLP
2 Glass Wharf Bristol BS2 0EL

Agenda
16:45 Welcome and Tea
17:00 2024 Annual General Meeting
18:00 Guest speaker, Andrew Goodman, on Mediation Advocacy
19:00 Drinks and Networking at Veeno Wine Bar

About this event
The Association of South West Mediators invites you to our 2024 AGM and Autumn Networking Event at Foot Anstey LLP in Bristol! Join us for an evening day of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and updates on the latest trends in mediation including a presentation from Andrew Goodman on Mediation Advocacy. Connect with like-minded professionals and friends and expand your network.
Registration opens on 1 September. Tickets are free for ASWM Members. £20 for Non Members. (And you'll be able to join remotely if you cannot be there in person).

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Further dates for the Diary

tba - Online observation of mediation

Recent Events

26th April 2024

Social lunch at Browns in Bath for ASWM mediators and others based in and around Bath.

22nd April 2024 6-7pm

Online webinar by Tony Allen on Ethical Issues for Mediators. this is a joint meeting with the Association of Northern Mediators and is open to members only.

22nd November 2023

Dinner at the Cosy Club in Bath for ASWM mediators and others based in and around Bath.

19th October 2023 AGM

Including

a summary by HHJ Ralton of the impact to date of the early "Stay to Mediate" orders being made in suitable cases in the Bristol County Court;
a presentation by Tim Wallis, Chair of Trust Mediation, on AI in Dispute Resolution and Mediation

followed by the ASWM Autumn Networking Event

28th November 2022

Handling experts in Mediation - Online CPD led by Roger Isaac and Laurence Cobb based around guidance from the Academy of Experts

18th October 2022 AGM

Including a presentation (CPD) on the Principles of Non-Violent Communication in Mediation by Jan Van an entrepreneur, author, trainer, coach and mediator who joined us in person from the Netherlands.

22nd November 2021 AGM

Online

22nd February 2021 6-7pm

The benefits of mediation in insolvency disputes - Online CPD led by Roger Isaacs

11th November 2020 6-7pm

Using Clean Language Question to create a Listening Space

14th September 2020 6-7 pm

ADR Options: What options are available when it comes to resolving disputes? - Andrew Hannam - Online CPD via Zoom

22nd June 2020 6-7 pm

Walking the Talk: Managing Conflict; Theory vs Practice - Jane Gunn - Online CPD via Zoom

11th May 2020 6-7 pm

Insurance Issues in Mediation - Kevin Morgan - Solicitor and Mediator - Online CPD via Zoom

30 March 2020 1 pm (1 hr CPD)

Civil Mediation Law and Civil Practice - Keynote speaker - Tony Allen

13th January 2020 12.15 for 1 pm to 4.45 pm

Mediating in Difficult Circumstances - Led by Lawrence Kershen

25th November 2019

3.45 pm AGM followed by

4.30 pm Concepts and Strategies in Mediation and Negotiation - Evaluative, Facilitative and Transformative Mediation Compared - Led by Gary Webber