New online nature diary for eco-venue Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands

Cotswold Conference Centre has launched a new online nature diary to capture information and photographs of some of the wildlife found on the privately owned Estate.

The Estate covers over 300 acres of Cotswold AONB parkland and is situated on the escarpment overlooking Willersey, Broadway and Evesham Vale. The grounds take in countryside from both Worcestershire and Gloucestershire and sections of The Cotswold Way.

CCC is particularly known for its green training initiatives and the online diary was suggested by Estate employee Kerry Jones. Kerry is a keen member of CCC’s ‘Green Team’ and has worked on the Estate since 2003.

“As I spend much of my time out and about on the Estate I see so much of the wildlife and how our landscape changes through the seasons. Over the years, guests and delegates that visit often comment on how much they enjoy seeing badgers, foxes and deer, so I just thought it would be a good idea to start a diary for all of us to capture the flora and fauna and share the information through writing and pictures. Some delegates from Natural England were here on a conference last week and have helped get the diary started with their expert knowledge”.

The online diary can be found at www.CotswoldConferenceCentre.com/NatureDiary. Other photographs of the Estate can be found on Flickr www.Flickr.com/MeetCotswolds.

CCC has been recognised by the Green Business Tourism Scheme and received recognition for their environmental initiatives in the Sustainable tourism category at the Heart of England Excellence Awards 2009.


Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands - Conference Centres of Excellence

New special offer from Woodland Grange Conference Centre Leamington Spa

Woodland Grange are offering a ‘Palette’ of added value items to their already comprehensive offering. Simply select one item from the list of enhancements when making your booking and this will be included within your package free of charge.

1. Breakfast rolls and fresh fruit platter on the morning of arrival
2. Daily telegraph newspaper for all delegates daily
3. Complimentary bedroom for the trainer the evening prior to the event *
4. Complimentary half bottle/glass of wine with your evening meal
5. Free photocopying(up to ‘x’ quantity)
6. Free syndicate room (or additional)
7. Healthy Smoothie shots with morning coffee
8. Conferencing phone charges free of charge (excluding international calls)
9. Complimentary organiser room/event office
10. Complimentary staging hire and PA system (minimum of 50 delegates)

*Residential venues only, subject to availability

Contact us now on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk  to arrange a quote.


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Taking Team Building & Training from Conference to Canvas!

Business training venue Cotswold Conference Centre (CCC) has just launched a new ‘Confer and Camp’ package for residential delegates this summer.

Midlands venue CCC is uniquely located in 300 acres of Cotswold parkland, offering stunning views and a wide range of team building option for organisations seeking to develop and motivate their staff.

Whilst businesses might have needed to tighten their spending in recent months, training and HR personnel have already recognised the need to be ready for the upturn, and the importance of keeping their teams focussed and inspired.

CCC’s Head of Sales Nick Akerman explains “Companies that use CCC for business training continue to tell us how much their business benefits from our natural learning environment. Clients such as Balfour Beatty and Natural England return to us again and again for our dedicated focus and consistent approach with helping them get the best from their people. We feel that giving delegates the option to camp and appreciate our rural location will only enhance their team building experience. Of course, for the slightly more conventional conference we do have 53 ensuite bedrooms just in case!”

The Confer and Camp package is now available from CCC for events booked in 2010 and includes all camping equipment, indoor shower facilities and a free outdoor team building activity.

Having already achieved Bronze level, Cotswold Conference Centre and the Farncombe Estate are currently working towards a Silver award under the Green Tourism Business Scheme with a team target to achieve Gold in Olympic year 2012. CCC also received a Sustainable Tourism award at the Heart of England Excellence Awards 2009.

Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands - Conference Centres of Excellence

50% discount at Broadway House Conference Centre London

For a limited period only we are offering a 50% discount against room hire charges for early booking’s , please call us on 0845 230 1414 or email venues@eef.org.uk to take advantage of this fantastic offer.

To find out about any special offers available for this venue, please call the sales team on 0845 230 1414.

Broadway House, London - Conference Centres of Excellence

Summer Bonanza offer from Aston Business School Conference Centre, Birmingham

Day Delegate rates from £30 and 24 Hour Rates from £99 inc VAT!

Looking for the perfect central location with purpose built residential and non-residential venues for your next conference, meeting or training programme?

This summer, take advantage of Conference Aston’s bonanza rates from £30 Day Delegate and £99 24 Hour!(including VAT)

The Summer Bonanza rates are available for all new enquiries and bookings from 1st March 2010 and events held from 1st July – 4th September 2010 inclusive.

Offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer*, rates include VAT.

Last Minute rate includes:

Purpose built main meeting room;
3 Servings of fairtrade tea, coffee and biscuits;
3 Course buffet lunch in our contemporary restaurant;
Meeting room stationery including flipchart, pens and paper;
LCD projector and screen;
Classic Bedrooms (24HourRate only)
3 course dinner
Full English breakfast.
Offer is subject to availability.

Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting "Summer Bonanza” or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Aston Business School Conference Centre, Birmingham

Summer DDR offer at IET London: Savoy Place

In celebration of the long-awaited British summer, our London venue is offering a DDR of just £59+vat on events from May - August inclusive.

Our DDR at IET London: Savoy Place includes:

• Room hire from 08:00 to 17:00
(see the rooms page of our new website to choose from our 18 stunning spaces)
• Audio Visual support
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Catering rooms and inclusive AV equipment (with hire of the Lecture Theatre or Council Chamber)
• Finger buffet menu - options depend on room hired
• Tea, coffee and a choice of biscuits and cakes throughout the day from our onsite catering team
• Projector, screen and flipchart
• Bottled water throughout the day
• Writing pads and pens
• Sweets

Further information
Visit our website www.ietvenues.co.uk/savoyplace to download our brochure or submit an enquiry through our Contact Us page. You can also call 0845 230 1414 to speak to a member of the Hotline team.

However, if you would like a show-around of the venue or wish to discuss your future events and venue requirements, we would love to help.

IET London: Savoy Place - Conference Centre of Excellence, London WC2

25% off summer bookings at Henley Business School, Oxfordshire

Make the most of great facilities in a stunning location by the River Thames and better still, get 25% discount from the published rates for any new bookings. This offer is valid for a minimum of 10 delegates and is valid until 31st August 2010.

Simply quote ‘Henley Early Summer Offer’ when contactingthe CCE Hotline on 0845 230 1414.


Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Team building offer from Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands - Conference Centres of Excellence

Special offer 1 May - 30 June 2010

Do you want to hold a team building day which is tailored to your business and your own goals?

During May & June, our £75+VAT a day teambuilding package includes use of all team building activities on site, a training room as a base for the day and a three course hot & cold lunch in our Dining Room. You can also book a professional facilitator to guide you through the activities and lead group review sessions.

This offer applies from 1 May until the 30 June and is subject to availability. Minimum numbers of 12 delegates per event. For more details or bespoke team building events for smaller groups ring 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk.


Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands - Conference Centres of Excellence

Henley Business School increases score to 81%

Henley Business School has increased their score with Hospitality Assured to 81% which keeps them in the top 3 scores in the UK.
The Assessor wrote - this represents a further improvement on the high score achieved in the last assessment and is pleased to recommend that Henley Business School Hotel and Estates Services continues to be accredited to the Hospitality Assured Standard for Service and Business Excellence. The assessor would like to thank all those involved in the assessment for their preparation, openness and co-operation.

Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Green award for Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Henley Business School has achieved the coveted Environmental award, ISO 14001, for its Greenlands Campus in Henley on Thames. The international standard requires organisations to develop an integrated, structured approach in setting and achieving environmental policies and objectives, with the goal of supporting protection of the environment, prevention of pollution and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Phase 2 refurbishments complete at Lane End Conference Centre, High Wycombe - Conference Centres of Excellence

Phase 2 of the venue’s refurbishment project at Lane End Conference Centre has been completed. The work involved significant development to its Wycombe Hall Conference Suite 2. The Suite now has two main conference rooms, each with ample natural daylight and state of the art equipment. In addition there is one medium sized break-out room for up to 12 delegates and two small break-out rooms for 6 to 8 delegates in each room.

Lane End Conference Centre, High Wycombe - Conference Centres of Excellence

New meeting space launched at Broadway House, London - Conference Centres of Excellence update

Broadway House has launched a brand new meeting space, the Stephenson Room. It can accommodate 56 Cabaret or 40 Boardroom style. Situated on the first floor of Broadway House, it has natural daylight and is fitted with air conditioning, an induction loop and full disabled access. The room hire package includes free wifi for all delegates.

Broadway House, London - Conference Centres of Excellence

Gold award for Ashridge Business School chef, Hertfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Commis Chef Chris Pinner at Ashridge has achieved a Gold Medal at Hotelympia, one of Europe’s largest live cooking competitions, held at London’s EXCEL. He competed in the Villeroy & Boch Culinary Challenge. Judged against a set of strict criteria, meals must be prepared, cooked and presented within a time-frame of only 30 minutes.

Ashridge Business School, Hertfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Silver standards at The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre, Glasgow - Conference Centres of Excellence

In its latest three-yearly Investors in People (IiP) assessment, The Beardmore, which first gained accreditation in 1996, not only confirmed its status, but attained silver for meeting additional standards. The nationally recognised standard is used by more than 4,000 organisations in Scotland. The IiP assessor was on-site for three days, speaking to a randomly selected group of staff.

The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre, Glasgow - Conference Centres of Excellence

'Paris' re-opened at Waterfront Conference Centre, Bedfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

The Waterfront Conference Centre has re-opened its ‘Paris’ conference and banqueting suite after a £40,000 programme of enhancements. The venue has developed the suite - which has a maximum capacity of 60 diners - to enhance its suitability for dining-based events. This includes banquets, award ceremonies and company functions such as presentations and retirement parties. Changes include a set of 90 new upholstered chairs with lumbar support.

Waterfront Conference Centre, Bedfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Meeting and office space opportunities at Missenden Abbey Conference Centre, Buckinghamshire

Since Christmas, three more companies have taken up the opportunity of serviced offices at the Missenden Abbey, making a total of six organisations now renting space. All the companies have commented how basing their businesses in a customer-focused environment has helped their business, and how their visitors all comment on the ‘wow’ factor of the building. The venue has also been awarded the Chiltern District Council Gold Award for its high standard of Food Safety for the third consecutive year.

Missenden Abbey Conference Centre, Buckinghamshire

A Special Offer from Roffey Park - Conference Centres of Excellence

Summer is nearly here and at Roffey Park we are delighted to offer a special discounted rate of £50.00 for our day delegate rate (23% discount) and £150.00 for our 24 hour rate (14% discount). These rates are for bookings made for August 2010 and are subject to availability and plus VAT.

Please contact 0845 230 1414 to check availability.

Roffey Park, West Sussex - Conference Centres of Excellence

IACC award for Warwick Conferences chef, Coventry, Midlands

Warwick Conferences chef Pete Fry has won a silver Copper Skillet award from the IACC (International Association of Conference Centres). The awards recognise the talent and imagination of chefs from across the IACC community. The annual competition aims to find the best chef from its members, with the winners in each participating country battling it out to become the overall Copper Skillet Award winner, the best chef in the IACC.

Arden Training and Conference Centre, Coventry, Midlands

Updated info from Broadway House, London - Conference Centres of Excellence

Broadway House offers a full range of conference, meeting and training facilities. Boasting modern, fully equipped meeting rooms, it is an ideal place to hold events of all kinds. Conference suites for up to 110 delegates are fully air conditioned with integrated powerpoint, DVD and WIFI. Located at the heart of Westminster it is close to both Waterloo and Victoria mainline stations and opposite St James’s Park underground on the district and circle lines.

CLOSE TO THE LONDON EYE, HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT & TATE BRITAIN, LEISURE ON-SITE, EASY ACCESS FOR LONDON UNDERGROUND STATIONS

Broadway House, London - Conference Centres of Excellence

Recipe of the Month from Conference Centres of Excellence - May 2010

Seared Tuna Steak with Cucumber Ribbons and a Wholegrain Mustard and Lemon oil Dressing from Keith Tayler at Scarman Training and Conference Centre.

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