

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lochaber Experience Matters Project | Belonging Matters
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Come join us for Session 2 of the Lochaber Experience Matters Project on Thursday 26th March 2026 to learn why belonging matters!About this EventWelcome back to the next phase of the Lochaber Experience Matters Project.Join us for Session 2 – Belonging Matters, an opportunity to come together with people from across Lochaber to explore what belonging means in our communities and how we build a strong Lochaber Experience Matters Advisory Panel (ExMAP).📅 Date: Thursday 26 March 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm📍 Location: Voluntary Action Lochaber, An Drochaid, Claggan Road, Fort William, PH33 6PH🍽️ We’ll kick off the session with a free networking lunch, giving everyone the chance to meet, connect, and settle in before the conversation begins.This informal and welcoming session will bring together people with lived experience, community organisations, and local partners to share ideas, stories, and perspectives about how we strengthen connection and ensure more voices are heard.Together we will explore:• What helps people feel they truly belong in their communities• Who is missing from the conversation and how we reach them• How lived experience can help shape services and support across LochaberIf you’re curious about what Experience Matters is all about, you can watch a short film created with participants from the Caithness Experience Matters Advisory Panel, sharing their experiences of coming together to influence change.https://vimeo.com/1165311335?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ciWhether you attended our earlier sessions or are joining for the first time, you are very welcome. No special knowledge or expertise is needed — just an interest in making mental health services and communities work better for everyone.If completing the Eventbrite registration isn’t accesesible for you, we’re happy to help.📞 Phone 0300 365 9366 and leave your name and contact number📧 Email One of the team will get back to you and help you register.We look forward to welcoming you and continuing this conversation together.Agenda🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMRegistration &amp; Networking Lunch Host: John / David / Peter🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:40 PMWelcome and IntroductionHost: John / David 🕑: 12:40 PM - 12:50 PMRecap last session | Understanding the importance of lived experienceHost: John🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:10 PMMapping the landscape of local experiencesHost: John🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:30 PMCommunicating Key Messages Host: John🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:40 PMCoffee, cake and compassion Host: John / Davie / Peter🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:55 PMCommunicating key messages Host: John🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PMReflection, Evaluation and next stepsHost: John🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PMEvaluation, equality monitoring and closeHost: John / Davie / Peter
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort William
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Voluntary Action Lochaber
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- **full address**: Voluntary Action Lochaber, An Drochaid, Fort William, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Spirit Advocacy (https://allevents.in/org/spirit-advocacy/23447973)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Voluntary Action Lochaber, An Drochaid, Fort William, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Spirit Advocacy
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Entertainment, health-wellness
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