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Local groups
Regional development director
The SfEP has 35 local groups throughout the United Kingdom, made up of both members and associates. What each group does varies. Most meet regularly, providing opportunities for passing on knowledge and networking. In addition, they may visit local printers and other relevant venues, have speakers at their meetings, organise training and/or advertise their expertise to local businesses.
Businesses and organisations looking for local freelance editorial expertise can get in touch with the relevant local group coordinator for information and contact details. Alternatively, if a group has its own pages on this website, you can visit them via the link on the group's name on the 'Local groups and their coordinators' page (see below).
SfEP members and associates are welcome at all local group events. If you don't already belong to the Society, you're welcome to attend up to three local meetings before deciding whether to join.
- Local groups and their coordinators All the contact details for the SfEP's local groups, including links to individual group web pages and directories.
- Calendar of events Everything from informal chats to formal training, with professional and recreational days out in between.
- Guidelines for local group coordinators Everything you need to know about setting up and running an SfEP local group.
'Having attended a number of SfEP training courses in the early days of my career, I looked up the local members' network when I moved up North and set up my own business.
'I've found it really useful for both support and work. When there is a surplus project, or something that doesn't suit a member, it's often emailed through to the group. I now work regularly for a leading publisher, thanks to my SfEP network.'
Louise Ennis