East Sussex LOC CPD Day: Thursday 6th November
21 August 2025
Dear All,
The LOC is pleased to confirm the details of its one-day CPD Event on Thursday 6th November at the AMEX Stadium. Registration is now open. Despite rising costs, the LOC has kept the cost of the event to £50 per person. The event will be a full day of CPD sessions, designed to educate and entertain! Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so book now to avoid disappointment!
Please click here for the CPD Notice and click here to reserve your place. Once you’ve reserved your place, you will be sent details of how to pay.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Kind regards,
East Sussex LOC
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