Event Details
Wednesday 19 August 2026
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, The Showground,
SP7 9PN
Free of Charge
We are delighted to return to the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show for our popular CLA Breakfast Briefing.
Join us for a Full English Breakfast and an engaging morning focused on the issues that matter most to rural businesses and communities.
Event Schedule
8:00am – Registration
8:30am – Breakfast
10:00am – Finish
Breakfast Topic: Rural Crime, Community Safety and Supporting Rural Businesses
Key Speaker: David Sidwick PCC
We are pleased to welcome David Sidwick, Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, as our keynote speaker.
Since his election in May 2021, David has been a strong advocate for rural communities, with a particular focus on tackling rural crime, improving community safety, and supporting those who live and work in the countryside. With a background in business and leadership, he brings a practical and collaborative approach to addressing the challenges facing rural areas.
David will share insights into the current rural policing landscape, the work being done to combat crime affecting farms and landowners, and how partnership working is helping to protect rural livelihoods and strengthen communities.
This session will provide valuable perspective for anyone operating within the rural economy and dealing with the realities of crime prevention, safety, and resilience.
Booking is essential.
Please note: Attendance at the CLA Breakfast does not include entry to the show.
Bookings for this event will open soon