10-05-08
Loch Fyne Food Fair
Next to Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Clachan,
10-05-08
National Doughnut Week
12-05-08
World Fair Trade Day
Worldwide
13-05-08
The British Pig & Poultry Fair 2008
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
19-05-08
National Vegetarian Week 2008
Nationwide
20-05-08
International Wine & Spirits Fair
Nationwide
21-05-08
London & South East Regional Committee Meeting
21-05-08
Caffe Culture
Olympia, London
22-05-08
Commitment to school meals
Harewood House, Leeds
26-05-08
National BBQ Week
Nationwide
29-05-08
Taste of Edinburgh, The Meadows
31-05-08
Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
01-06-08
Hampshire Food Festival
Various Locations, Hampshire
03-06-08
The Institute of Hospitality 2008 Annual Lunch
Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington
03-06-08
Commitment to school meals
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
05-06-08
Taste of Leeds, Millennium Square
Leeds

LACA is made up of eight regions and seven working committees.
Each committeee has a specific set of aims, objectives and key representatives from the various regions.
Role of Research & Communications Committee:
Review and update the Memorandum and Articles of Association as appropriate Draft Code of Conduct and Protocols of National Executive Council and for Members.
Recommend changes to these as necessary
Manage the production of an Annual Handbook, Periodic Newsletters and Induction Packs for New Members of LACA – including Membership Cards Management of the LACA Awards
Manage market research related to the organisation and provide a bank of statistics relating to Local Authority Catering e.g. numbers of meals provided, total turnover, staff numbers employed, meal prices Specification types etc
Any other matters associated with Membership issues as they arise

