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This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms Equality Advisory Panel meeting held on 26 October 2021. The meeting covered topics such as agreeing on the previous meeting's minutes, discussing the timeline for recruiting new members, and sharing updates on the removal of driver's license requirements for Heritage Horizons posts. Polly Freeman gave an overview of the Outdoor Festival for All, and the panel discussed its impact on diversifying National Park visitors. The panel also discussed their response to the National Park Partnership Plan and the progress of the Cairngorms National Park Authority's internal equalities group, including ways to encourage participation and ensure effective feedback mechanisms. Additionally, the group discussed recruiting new panel members and identifying under-represented skills and knowledge, with a plan to create a skills matrix. The meeting concluded with thanks and confirmation of the next meeting date.