IQ Yorkshire - Planning Symposium and Clay Pigeon Shoot

In Person Social/Sporting Yorkshire

The Yorkshire Branch launches its Centenary celebrations with a two-part day: a planning symposium in the morning, buffet lunch, then a clay pigeon shoot at Hazel Bank in the afternoon. Open to Yorkshire Branch members, £30 per place.

Dates

24 September, 2026

Location

Knaresborough Golf Club, Boroughbridge Road,
Knaresborough,
Yorkshire,
United Kingdom,
HG5 0QQ

About this event

Description

The Yorkshire Branch is pleased to announce this event as the launch of its Centenary celebrations.

Join us for a unique two-part event combining professional development with an opportunity to unwind and connect with other members.

The programme will include complimentary tea and coffee on arrival at the symposium, followed by a non-alcoholic bar at lunchtime prior to the clay shooting activity.

The Planning Symposium and lunch is free to attend. If you also would like to join the Clay Pigeon shooting there is a nominal fee of £30 will apply, reflecting the significant subsidy provided by the Branch to support this occasion. There is a maximum of 60 delegate spaces for attendance of the symposium and a maximum of 35 spaces for the clay shooting.

 

Attendance is open to all IQ members and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To confirm your place, please complete the booking form and send it to yorkshire.branch@quarrying.org 

 

Agenda

Planning Symposium

09:30 – 10:00 - Meet at the Golf Club

10:00 – 10:05 - Welcome by the Chairman

10:05 – 10:15 - NPPF and the importance of Minerals in Every Chapter

10:15 – 10:30 - Planning in Yorkshire and the Significance of Yorkshire Minerals (Sam Till - NYCC)

10:30 – 10:45 - LFT1 Wins, Impacts and the Next Steps (Jonny Bell)

10:45 – 11:00 - Getting it Right – Recovery vs Deposit Permits

11:00 – 11:20 Coffee Break

11:20 – 11:40 - The Benefits of Proper Planning for Great Restoration Results and BNG (Erica Kemp)

11:40 – 12:00 - Mineral Safeguarding and Why We Should All Have Our Say (Siobhan Hall)

12:00 – 12:30 - Planning Question Time with the Expert Panel (All Speakers)

12:30 - Close by the Chairman

12:30 - 14:30 Hot and cold buffet lunch

 

Clay Pigeon Shoot at Hazel Bank

14:30 - 17:00 BST, 24 September

A relaxed and enjoyable clay pigeon shooting session, perfect for all experience levels.

The programme will include complimentary tea and coffee on arrival at the symposium, followed by a non-alcoholic bar at lunchtime prior to the clay shooting activity.

A nominal fee of £30 will apply, reflecting the significant subsidy provided by the Branch to support this occasion. There is a maximum of 60 delegate spaces for attendance of the symposium and a maximum of 35 spaces for the clay shooting.

Attendance is open to all IQ members and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To confirm your place, please complete the booking form and send it to yorkshire.branch@quarrying.org

Venues

  • Knaresborough Golf Club, Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough HG5 0QQ
  • Hazel Bank Shooting Ground, Hazel Bank, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0QQ

Agenda

Planning Symposium

10:00 - 12:30 BST, 24 September

An engaging planning symposium featuring experienced industry speakers sharing valuable insights and practical knowledge relevant to our sector.

Hot and cold buffet lunch

12:30 - 14:30 BST, 24 September

Ideal for networking in a more informal setting. A non-alcoholic bar is available at lunchtime.

Clay Pigeon Shoot at Hazel Bank

14:30 - 17:00 BST, 24 September

A relaxed and enjoyable clay pigeon shooting session, perfect for all experience levels.

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