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, 12 November 2026 16:30 - 20:00 BST

Location
ARAG offices
2 Avon Street, Bristol

Agenda
16:15 Welcome and Tea
16:30 2026 Annual General Meeting followed by
Members event (tba)
19:00 Drinks and Networking at Veeno Wine Bar

About this event
The Association of South West Mediators invites you to our 2026 AGM and Autumn Networking Event at the offices of ARAG in Bristol! Join us for an evening day of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and updates on the latest trends in mediation. Connect with like-minded professionals and friends and expand your network.

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Further dates for the Diary

tba -

Recent Events

23 September 2026 5.30pm

Artificial Intelligence in Mediation led by Nick Parker and Tony Hughes

3 June 2026 1pm

Advanced Negotiation Skills led by Dick Bull

22 May 2026 1pm

Mediator's lunch at the Cosy Club, Bath

24 February 2026 5.30pm

Skill share for mediators

30 October 2025 5pm

AGM followed by a free workshop (1 hour CPD) on “How to deal effectively with issues that can arise in mediation” led by Lawrence Harrison followed by informal networking at Veeno.

9 July 2025 5pm

Building your Mediation Practice led by Stephen Walker

9 May 2025 1pm

Mediators lunch at Cosy Club, Bath

9 April 2025 1pm

Mediation update following the Churchill case and tips for effective preparation

5 March 2025 5pm

Mediator Skill share

23 October 2024 5pm

AGM followed by a free workshop (1 hour CPD) on “Mediation Advocacy” led by Andrew Goodman followed by informal networking at Veeno.

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