The meeting aims to progress the work of a new organisation which hopes to stimulate fresh ways of developing local news networks.
It also wishes to create work for journalists who have found the workscape tough through the recession.
Members of Local News South Wales (LNSW) say: "The media world is changing rapidly – bringing new opportunities.
"Journalists, photographers and other media workers are finding new ways to make their skills pay.
"LNSW is an exciting new local news vehicle - a not-for-profit workers' co-operative for journalists, photographers and other media operatives.
"Based in Port Talbot, it in no way intends to compete for business with existing news providers or for the work of existing freelancers.
"The intention is to focus on quality journalism. LNSW will have a strong social enterprise and training ethos."
The co-op is up and running under a board of experienced journalists, with premises secured and a website planned. Market research is about to be carried out.
Interested?
Well, a few pounds will make you a member of the co-op - and, as a member, you’ll have a big say in the direction LNSW takes, as well as a chance to work for the organisation.
All pledges of support - no matter how large or small - are being warmly welcomed. The co-op would also benefit from any voluntary help on offer.
LNSW meeting Mon Feb 22, 6.30pm, Swansea Yacht and Sub Aqua Club, East Burrows Road, Swansea
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