At the heart of the Midlands motorway and rail networks, Woodland Grange Conference Centre’s blend of elegant style, rural tranquillity and exceptional facilities make the centre an outstanding environment for conferences, meetings and events. With 26 hi-tech meeting rooms and 114 four-star ensuite bedrooms the venue can cater for every size event. The gym, spa, and Internet Café with games room make Woodland Grange an all round premier venue; winner of the Coventry & Warwickshire region Godiva Award for ‘Best Conference Venue’ and recently awarded ISO 14001.
Woodland Grange Conference Centre also offers: FULLY EQUIPPED GYM, SAUNA, JACUZZI, GAMES ROOM WITH POOL TABLE, X BOX CONSOLE, SIXTEEN ACRES OF GROUNDS FOR TEAM BUILDING AND WALKS.
For more details call the Hotline on 0845 230 1414.
Venues of Excellence is the leading collection of exceptional venues delivering excellence in conference, training & events. Our skills and resources are focused on conferences and learning. Why choose our venue finding service? Because we can make life easier for you. Call our expert Central Sales Team on 0345 230 1414 who will help you find the ideal conference venue for your next event; or use our online search facility to make the right choice yourself.
Thursday 25 November 2010
Winter special offers from Conference Aston, Birmingham
Conferencing offers at Conference Aston Winter 2010 !
Day Delegate Rate from £25.00 per person inclusive of Service and VAT
Rate includes
Main Meeting Room Hire
3 Servings of Fairtrade Tea and Coffee
Working Sandwich Lunch
Flipchart and Stand
LCD Projector and Screen
Free Wifi
Mineral Water
Pads and Pens
Rate is subject to availability and is not available in conjunction with any other offer and is based on a minimum of 10 people. Valid from 1st December until 28th February 2011
24 Hour Rate from £85.00 per person inclusive of Service and VAT
Rate includes
Main Meeting Room Hire
3 Servings of Fairtrade Tea and Coffee
Working Sandwich Lunch
Flipchart and Stand
LCD Projector and Screen
Free Wifi
Mineral Water
Pads and Pens
Three Course Dinner
Overnight Accommodation
Full English Breakfast
Rate is subject to availability and is not available in conjunction with any other offer and is based on a minimum of 10 people. Valid from 1st December until 28th February 2011
For more details visit Conference Aston, Birmingham or call 0845 230 1414.
Day Delegate Rate from £25.00 per person inclusive of Service and VAT
Rate includes
Main Meeting Room Hire
3 Servings of Fairtrade Tea and Coffee
Working Sandwich Lunch
Flipchart and Stand
LCD Projector and Screen
Free Wifi
Mineral Water
Pads and Pens
Rate is subject to availability and is not available in conjunction with any other offer and is based on a minimum of 10 people. Valid from 1st December until 28th February 2011
24 Hour Rate from £85.00 per person inclusive of Service and VAT
Rate includes
Main Meeting Room Hire
3 Servings of Fairtrade Tea and Coffee
Working Sandwich Lunch
Flipchart and Stand
LCD Projector and Screen
Free Wifi
Mineral Water
Pads and Pens
Three Course Dinner
Overnight Accommodation
Full English Breakfast
Rate is subject to availability and is not available in conjunction with any other offer and is based on a minimum of 10 people. Valid from 1st December until 28th February 2011
For more details visit Conference Aston, Birmingham or call 0845 230 1414.
Free pastries! Special offer from The Pitt Building, Cambridge
Free pastries at The Pitt Building!
The Pitt Building is pleased to offer complimentary pastries on arrival for any new booking that is to take place in January 2011.
Please contact the Hotline for further information: 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk
For more details visit The Pitt Building, Cambridge - Conference Centres of Excellence
The Pitt Building is pleased to offer complimentary pastries on arrival for any new booking that is to take place in January 2011.
Please contact the Hotline for further information: 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk
For more details visit The Pitt Building, Cambridge - Conference Centres of Excellence
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Bring your team together - special offer from Missenden Abbey Conference Centre
As February is the month when people get together we want to make it easier for you to do so!
To bring the team together and enjoy the benefits of getting away, we have a special promotion of £140 and £45 for our residential and day rate package.
And as February is the month for couples, any bookings taken during this period we will honour the same rates for your next booking!
For more information on this great offer, please call CCE on 0845 230 1414 - please quote FEB011 when booking.
Valid between 23 November 2010 and 28 February 2011. Applies to new bookings only and is subject to availability.
For further details visit Missenden Abbey Conference Centre, Buckinghamshire or ring the Hotline on 0845 230 1414.
To bring the team together and enjoy the benefits of getting away, we have a special promotion of £140 and £45 for our residential and day rate package.
And as February is the month for couples, any bookings taken during this period we will honour the same rates for your next booking!
For more information on this great offer, please call CCE on 0845 230 1414 - please quote FEB011 when booking.
Valid between 23 November 2010 and 28 February 2011. Applies to new bookings only and is subject to availability.
For further details visit Missenden Abbey Conference Centre, Buckinghamshire or ring the Hotline on 0845 230 1414.
Warwick Conferences welcomes industry's finest chefs
Scarman training and conference centre, part of Warwick Conferences in Coventry, recently hosted the final of a prestigious cooking competition.
The 2010 Conference Centres of Excellence (CCE) / International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) Chefs’ Challenge is a culinary showdown that pitches the finest chefs in the conference industry against each other.
Anthony Lishman, executive director at Conference Centres of Excellence, said: “Scarman has hosted the Chefs’ Challenge dinner and awards for several years.
“As an award-winning venue with a tremendously high reputation for the quality of its food, it symbolises the whole purpose of the competition: to elevate the standards of food within the UK’s dedicated conference venues to the highest possible levels, whilst allowing the chefs to develop their skills.
“Scarman provides a modern, stylish and truly impressive location for the event, with outstanding on-site accommodation for competitors, sponsors and other guests.
“Without the all-round contribution of Scarman, the Challenge would face great difficulty in achieving the standards of prestige and organisation that underpin its success.”
The Chefs’ Challenge invites entries from the 37 members of the Conference Centres of Excellence consortium of specialist venues and from members of IACC.
The finalists are selected on the basis of written menus and then compete in an ‘against the clock’ cook-off at Stratford-upon-Avon College.
The overall winner was Martin Thliveros, sous chef at The Beardmore Conference Centre in Clydebank near Glasgow.
Richard Harrison, chairman of Conference Centres of Excellence and organiser of this year’s Challenge, presented Martin with the winner’s trophy.
He said: “All of the competitors worked tremendously hard and there were some amazing and ingenious creations.
“It was a perfect illustration of the standards of cuisine that are now available at leading conference venues.”
For more details call the Hotline on 0845 230 1414 or visit Scarman Training and Conference Centre, Coventry - Conference Centres of Excellence
The 2010 Conference Centres of Excellence (CCE) / International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) Chefs’ Challenge is a culinary showdown that pitches the finest chefs in the conference industry against each other.
Anthony Lishman, executive director at Conference Centres of Excellence, said: “Scarman has hosted the Chefs’ Challenge dinner and awards for several years.
“As an award-winning venue with a tremendously high reputation for the quality of its food, it symbolises the whole purpose of the competition: to elevate the standards of food within the UK’s dedicated conference venues to the highest possible levels, whilst allowing the chefs to develop their skills.
“Scarman provides a modern, stylish and truly impressive location for the event, with outstanding on-site accommodation for competitors, sponsors and other guests.
“Without the all-round contribution of Scarman, the Challenge would face great difficulty in achieving the standards of prestige and organisation that underpin its success.”
The Chefs’ Challenge invites entries from the 37 members of the Conference Centres of Excellence consortium of specialist venues and from members of IACC.
The finalists are selected on the basis of written menus and then compete in an ‘against the clock’ cook-off at Stratford-upon-Avon College.
The overall winner was Martin Thliveros, sous chef at The Beardmore Conference Centre in Clydebank near Glasgow.
Richard Harrison, chairman of Conference Centres of Excellence and organiser of this year’s Challenge, presented Martin with the winner’s trophy.
He said: “All of the competitors worked tremendously hard and there were some amazing and ingenious creations.
“It was a perfect illustration of the standards of cuisine that are now available at leading conference venues.”
For more details call the Hotline on 0845 230 1414 or visit Scarman Training and Conference Centre, Coventry - Conference Centres of Excellence
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Gold award from Green Business Tourism Scheme for Henley Business School
Henley's aim to implement proactive measures to help safeguard and sustain the local, national and global environment has been nationally acknowledged by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Henley Business School at the University of Reading, is one of the first Business Schools in the UK to achieve a gold award under the new version of the rigorous criteria.
The Green Tourism Business Scheme is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK. The scheme honours venues that demonstrate high levels of commitment
in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable business and tourism with bronze, silver and gold awards. Award winners are scrutinised on over 145 separate measures by external assessors before being appointed the relevant award.
Alan Brand, Director of Hotel and Estate Services at Greenlands commented:
'It is our aim to become an industry leader in environmental management and contribute to a sustainable future. We are therefore delighted to receive recognition for our efforts so far and we will continue to strive to do all we can as a business to protect the environment at Greenlands for future generations. Our Business School clients and Conference Organisers are increasingly looking for venues with 'green' credentials, so we're delighted that we can now host events with minimal impact on the environment. This award follows our recent success in achieving ISO 14001 accreditation which is the internationally accepted standard in recognition for implementing an effective Environmental Management System.'
Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence
The Green Tourism Business Scheme is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK. The scheme honours venues that demonstrate high levels of commitment
in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable business and tourism with bronze, silver and gold awards. Award winners are scrutinised on over 145 separate measures by external assessors before being appointed the relevant award.
Alan Brand, Director of Hotel and Estate Services at Greenlands commented:
'It is our aim to become an industry leader in environmental management and contribute to a sustainable future. We are therefore delighted to receive recognition for our efforts so far and we will continue to strive to do all we can as a business to protect the environment at Greenlands for future generations. Our Business School clients and Conference Organisers are increasingly looking for venues with 'green' credentials, so we're delighted that we can now host events with minimal impact on the environment. This award follows our recent success in achieving ISO 14001 accreditation which is the internationally accepted standard in recognition for implementing an effective Environmental Management System.'
Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence
Amazing offers from Conference Aston, Birmingham
£25.00 Day Delegate Rate
Hurry and don't miss out on Conference Aston's £25.00 Day Delegate Rate. Thinking you need a meeting but you want to watch your budget without cutting back on the quality of the venue and service then this offer is perfect for you.
Offer is subject to availability, and is based on meetings of 10 or more people and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer, rates include VAT.
Special Day Delegate Rate includes:
Purpose built main meeting room;
3 Servings of fairtrade tea, coffee and biscuits;
Working Sandwich Lunch
Meeting room stationery including flipchart, pens and paper;
LCD projector and screen;
Offer is subject to availability.
Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting "£25.00" or email info@cceonline.co.uk
ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS, Conference Aston gave to me…
Get a little more out of the festive season this year with Conference Aston’s “12 Days of Christmas” promotion.
Book and return your contract for your December 2010 and January and February 2011 meetings by 23rd December 2010 and add a little extra to your conference, meeting or event by choosing one of the following free of charge as part of our twelve days of Christmas promotion:
Book 12 delegates and only pay for 10
Complimentary syndicate room
Half a bottle of house wine per person (Residential Conferences with dinner booked only; available on one evening)
Complimentary laptop and projector during your event
Arrival bacon rolls and coffee
Bedroom for the organiser/trainer
Orange juice with lunch
20% off your next day or residential conference for up to 20 delegates (valid until 30th June 2011)
Fruit bowls in delegates’ bedrooms
3D glasses for the 3D TV in the bar (Subject to availability and 3D TV programme times)
Half price first drink at the bar for residential delegates on one night only
£25 worth of free photocopying
Take advantage of the 12 Days of Christmas offer which is available for new enquiries received from 13th October 2010 for events taking place from 1st December 2010 until 28th February 2011. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting "Twelve Days” or email info@cceonline.co.uk
Hurry and don't miss out on Conference Aston's £25.00 Day Delegate Rate. Thinking you need a meeting but you want to watch your budget without cutting back on the quality of the venue and service then this offer is perfect for you.
Offer is subject to availability, and is based on meetings of 10 or more people and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer, rates include VAT.
Special Day Delegate Rate includes:
Purpose built main meeting room;
3 Servings of fairtrade tea, coffee and biscuits;
Working Sandwich Lunch
Meeting room stationery including flipchart, pens and paper;
LCD projector and screen;
Offer is subject to availability.
Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting "£25.00" or email info@cceonline.co.uk
ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS, Conference Aston gave to me…
Get a little more out of the festive season this year with Conference Aston’s “12 Days of Christmas” promotion.
Book and return your contract for your December 2010 and January and February 2011 meetings by 23rd December 2010 and add a little extra to your conference, meeting or event by choosing one of the following free of charge as part of our twelve days of Christmas promotion:
Book 12 delegates and only pay for 10
Complimentary syndicate room
Half a bottle of house wine per person (Residential Conferences with dinner booked only; available on one evening)
Complimentary laptop and projector during your event
Arrival bacon rolls and coffee
Bedroom for the organiser/trainer
Orange juice with lunch
20% off your next day or residential conference for up to 20 delegates (valid until 30th June 2011)
Fruit bowls in delegates’ bedrooms
3D glasses for the 3D TV in the bar (Subject to availability and 3D TV programme times)
Half price first drink at the bar for residential delegates on one night only
£25 worth of free photocopying
Take advantage of the 12 Days of Christmas offer which is available for new enquiries received from 13th October 2010 for events taking place from 1st December 2010 until 28th February 2011. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting "Twelve Days” or email info@cceonline.co.uk
The Leadership Trust - latest new member of Conference Centres of Excellence
A superb venue for conferences and executive training, The Leadership Trust’s warm service and exceptional attention to detail is unparalleled. Set in beautiful surrounds, facilities include a spacious 120 seat lecture theatre, 3 conference suites with 11 syndicate rooms, and a dedicated board room with spacious breakout area. High quality accommodation is combined with exceptional local and seasonal food, and a complementary gymnasium.
Situated close to the M5 and M4, The Leadership Trust is easily accessible from Birmingham, Cardiff and Bristol.
In addition to conferencing and venue hire The Leadership Trust is the UK’s foremost provider of leadership development solutions. A wide selection of open leadership courses is supported by bespoke solutions, executive coaching, applied leadership research and evaluation.
Research projects include the Worldy Leadership Initiative which aims to review leadership wisdom and ask the questions, ‘Have we got it right? and ‘What are we missing?’
For further details or to check availability - call 0845 230 1414 or visit the
Conference Centres of Excellence website here
Situated close to the M5 and M4, The Leadership Trust is easily accessible from Birmingham, Cardiff and Bristol.
In addition to conferencing and venue hire The Leadership Trust is the UK’s foremost provider of leadership development solutions. A wide selection of open leadership courses is supported by bespoke solutions, executive coaching, applied leadership research and evaluation.
Research projects include the Worldy Leadership Initiative which aims to review leadership wisdom and ask the questions, ‘Have we got it right? and ‘What are we missing?’
For further details or to check availability - call 0845 230 1414 or visit the
Conference Centres of Excellence website here
Friday 19 November 2010
Save over £240 a day at Henley Business School, Oxfordshire
Book a residential event for a minimum of 8 delegates during January or February 2011 for a special 24 hour rate of £165.00 + vat person - a saving of £30 per person per day.
Bookings must be made before 22nd December 2010.
To book call 0845 230 1414 and ask for 'Henley January and February offer' - to find out more visit Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence
Bookings must be made before 22nd December 2010.
To book call 0845 230 1414 and ask for 'Henley January and February offer' - to find out more visit Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence
Taking the Venue to the Client - Lane End Conference Centre @ConferenceFresh
Lane End Conference Centre have launched a brand new initiative to make booking space and organising events easier and more cost effective. They will help companies to cut cost and reduce the time of organising conferences by ‘bringing the venue to them’.
For more details visit their blog at Conference Fresh or to read more about Lane End Conference Centre or other members of Conference Centres of Excellence please visit our website here.
For more details visit their blog at Conference Fresh or to read more about Lane End Conference Centre or other members of Conference Centres of Excellence please visit our website here.
Tuesday 16 November 2010
Positive attitude and out-of-town location boosts prospects for Lane End Conference Centre
Unlike most other venues, Buckinghamshire’s Lane End Conference Centre is experiencing a healthy upturn in enquiries from organisers. It’s the product of a determined response to current market pressures by providing even more value without compromising quality – and a location that’s close to the city but without all its penalties in terms of cost and hassle. Read more via the Conference Fresh blog here ....
To find out more about Lane End Conference Centre and other members of Conference Centres of Excellence visit the website or call 0845 230 1414 for a free Meeting Planner.
To find out more about Lane End Conference Centre and other members of Conference Centres of Excellence visit the website or call 0845 230 1414 for a free Meeting Planner.
Friday 12 November 2010
Learning is better retained in dedicated training environment, says leading venue group
Conference Centres of Excellence, the UK’s largest consortium of dedicated conference and training centres, believes that the effectiveness of training events carried out in dedicated environments is increased by between 10% and 15% compared to non-specialist venues. It now intends to commission formal research into the issue.
Its belief is founded on ongoing dialogue between the consortium and its 37 members, who include many of the country’s most prominent specialist venues, several of which also offer their own management training courses.
“In a traditional training event held in a specialist venue, we believe that there is a benefit of an additional 10-15% in retained learning – which is a significant benefit to productivity or individual performance back in the work place,” says Anthony Lishman, Executive Director of Conference Centres of Excellence: “For the trainer and for delegates, a dedicated venue brings focus and absence of distraction, services and facilities dedicated to communications, and support staff who understand the challenge – all of which optimise the success of the event.”
Conference Centres of Excellence currently has 38 members, which include many of the country’s most respected providers. All member venues provide facilities and staff dedicated to the process of communications and learning. The consortium provides a free, focused venue-finding service for organisers of training events and meetings. Called ‘Hotline’, it provides single-source guidance on facilities, availability and rates for all member venues. The service can be contacted on 0845 230 1414, email info@cceonline.co.uk . The consortium’s website http://www.cceonline.co.uk/ includes extensive information on all members.
Learning is better retained in dedicated training environment, says leading venue group
Its belief is founded on ongoing dialogue between the consortium and its 37 members, who include many of the country’s most prominent specialist venues, several of which also offer their own management training courses.
“In a traditional training event held in a specialist venue, we believe that there is a benefit of an additional 10-15% in retained learning – which is a significant benefit to productivity or individual performance back in the work place,” says Anthony Lishman, Executive Director of Conference Centres of Excellence: “For the trainer and for delegates, a dedicated venue brings focus and absence of distraction, services and facilities dedicated to communications, and support staff who understand the challenge – all of which optimise the success of the event.”
Conference Centres of Excellence currently has 38 members, which include many of the country’s most respected providers. All member venues provide facilities and staff dedicated to the process of communications and learning. The consortium provides a free, focused venue-finding service for organisers of training events and meetings. Called ‘Hotline’, it provides single-source guidance on facilities, availability and rates for all member venues. The service can be contacted on 0845 230 1414, email info@cceonline.co.uk . The consortium’s website http://www.cceonline.co.uk/ includes extensive information on all members.
Learning is better retained in dedicated training environment, says leading venue group
Thursday 11 November 2010
Free drinks reception *special offer* from The Beardmore - Glasgow
Free drinks reception for all residential conferences over 80 delegates. Bookings must be confirmed by 31 March 2011.
For more details visit The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre or call the CCE Hotline team on 0845 230 1414.
For more details visit The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre or call the CCE Hotline team on 0845 230 1414.
The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre - Glasgow awarded Gold !
The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre’s Martin Thliveros was awarded Gold at the 2010 Conference Centres of Excellence/International Association of Conference Centres Chefs’ Challenge.
The awards are highly prized and the Chefs’ Challenge invites entries from the 37 members of the CCE consortium and members of IACC. Finalists are selected on the basis of written menus, and then compete in an ‘against the clock’ cook-off at Stratford-upon-Avon College.
Speaking after his win, Martin said: “I spent a lot of time preparing my menu and was delighted with the results on the day. However, I was still shocked to take home the top award as the competition was extremely tough and the menus were all exceptional.”
He added: “I have had great encouragement from the entire team at the Beardmore and this win is testament to their support and training. However, I will not ‘rest on my laurels’ following this award, at the Beardmore we continually strive to improve on the first-class service we consistently offer our customers.”
Martin clinched the Gold Medal with a menu of:
• Starter – Ballentine of Sea Trout with a Shallot and Radish Salad, Caviar Crème Fraiche.
• Main – Breast and Thigh of Chicken with Celeriac Puree, Wild Mushroom & Bacon with a Roasting Jus and Truffle Foam.
• Dessert – Terrine of Apple and Cinnamon, Apple Sorbet and Cinnamon Cream with Toffee Apples and Caramel Custard.
The Beardmore’s Head Chef, Iain Ramsay, said: “We are all delighted for Martin. The competition was extremely tough and Martin put every effort in to produce an exceptional menu. He was extremely deserving of the top award.”
The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre, Glasgow - Conference Centres of Excellence
The awards are highly prized and the Chefs’ Challenge invites entries from the 37 members of the CCE consortium and members of IACC. Finalists are selected on the basis of written menus, and then compete in an ‘against the clock’ cook-off at Stratford-upon-Avon College.
Speaking after his win, Martin said: “I spent a lot of time preparing my menu and was delighted with the results on the day. However, I was still shocked to take home the top award as the competition was extremely tough and the menus were all exceptional.”
He added: “I have had great encouragement from the entire team at the Beardmore and this win is testament to their support and training. However, I will not ‘rest on my laurels’ following this award, at the Beardmore we continually strive to improve on the first-class service we consistently offer our customers.”
Martin clinched the Gold Medal with a menu of:
• Starter – Ballentine of Sea Trout with a Shallot and Radish Salad, Caviar Crème Fraiche.
• Main – Breast and Thigh of Chicken with Celeriac Puree, Wild Mushroom & Bacon with a Roasting Jus and Truffle Foam.
• Dessert – Terrine of Apple and Cinnamon, Apple Sorbet and Cinnamon Cream with Toffee Apples and Caramel Custard.
The Beardmore’s Head Chef, Iain Ramsay, said: “We are all delighted for Martin. The competition was extremely tough and Martin put every effort in to produce an exceptional menu. He was extremely deserving of the top award.”
The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre, Glasgow - Conference Centres of Excellence
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Conference Centres of Excellence aims at careful expansion
MyVenues.co.uk interview with Richard Harrison, general manager at Warwick Conferences’ award-winning venue Scarman House. Richard is the new chairman of Conference Centres of Excellence, the UK’s largest consortium of dedicated venues.
Monday 8 November 2010
Want to win vouchers for Jimmy Choo, Gucci or an Event Organiser's Masterclass™?
- Ashorne Hill
- Conference Aston
- Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre
- Lane End Conference Centre
- Woodland Grange
- A bottle of Champagne
- £150 Gucci voucher
- £300 Jimmy Choo Voucher
- 2 free places at an Event Organiser's Masterclass™
Want to know more? Call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk today
Thursday 4 November 2010
Special Offer from Lane End Conference Centre
Lane End Conference Centre, High Wycombe
Special offer 03/11/2010 - 31/12/2010
Receive 6 Bottles of our finest wine with every new enquiry you confirm with us for 2011.
This offer is valid until 31st December 2010. To enquire call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk
Click here to see Special Offers from Conference Centres of Excellence
Special offer 03/11/2010 - 31/12/2010
Receive 6 Bottles of our finest wine with every new enquiry you confirm with us for 2011.
This offer is valid until 31st December 2010. To enquire call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk
Click here to see Special Offers from Conference Centres of Excellence
Special Offers for November from The Manor House, Godalming, Surrey
Marvellous Mondays and fabulous Fridays
24 Hr Rate £150 + vat
DDR £50 + vat
½ DDR £40 + vat
AM/PM £20 + vat
Terrific Tuesdays, Wonderful Wednesdays and Thoughtful Thursdays
24 Hr Rate £160 + vat
DDR £60 + vat
½ DDR £45 + vat
AM/PM £20 + vat
To check availability call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk
The Manor House, Godalming, Surrey - Conference Centres of Excellence
24 Hr Rate £150 + vat
DDR £50 + vat
½ DDR £40 + vat
AM/PM £20 + vat
Terrific Tuesdays, Wonderful Wednesdays and Thoughtful Thursdays
24 Hr Rate £160 + vat
DDR £60 + vat
½ DDR £45 + vat
AM/PM £20 + vat
To check availability call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk
The Manor House, Godalming, Surrey - Conference Centres of Excellence
Wednesday 3 November 2010
Latest information from The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre - Scottish Business Hotel of the Year 2010
Named Scottish Business Hotel of the Year 2010, the Beardmore has an active green strategy and holds the Green Gold Tourist award. Fair trade produce and local suppliers are used where possible. Nourishing healthy food developed specifically for the conference sector is all freshly prepared on site.
Whether catering for two to 240, our meeting rooms can be set-up in a number of different ways to suit your needs. The large foyer area is perfect for small exhibitions, mingling and networking.
With easy access to the M8 Motorway, the rail network, The Beardmore provides a complimentary pick up service from Glasgow airport.
For more details or to check availability call the Hotline on 0845 230 1414 or visit the CCE website here: The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre, Glasgow - Conference Centres of Excellence
Whether catering for two to 240, our meeting rooms can be set-up in a number of different ways to suit your needs. The large foyer area is perfect for small exhibitions, mingling and networking.
With easy access to the M8 Motorway, the rail network, The Beardmore provides a complimentary pick up service from Glasgow airport.
For more details or to check availability call the Hotline on 0845 230 1414 or visit the CCE website here: The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre, Glasgow - Conference Centres of Excellence
Event Organisers’ Masterclass™ & FREE Venue Survey Guide
This day-long course is designed to give you real guidance that can help you save time and money for an event that will really impress your delegates.
The course shows you:
- The key ingredients for a successful event
- How to create conference objectives and themes
- A step-by-step guide to event management
- Marketing – how to recruit delegates to events
- Managing speakers and how to avoid cancellations
- How to get sponsorship for your event
- Money-saving tips ... and much more! (please see attached Itinerary for details)
FREE Venue Survey Guide
Apart from the 100-page workbook which you can refer to when you’re organising your next event, you will also receive a Free Venue Survey Guide which includes over 80 questions to ask a venue when you’re evaluating a new home for your event.
The details of the masterclass are:
Date: Tuesday 23 November (09.00 to 5.15)
Venue: Lane End Conference Centre, Church Road, Lane End, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3HH (Tel: 01494 881171)
Enrol: Save £110 by enrolling early:
£285 (+vat) Enrol between now and Tuesday 16 November (save £110)
£395 (+vat) Enrol between above date and Monday 22 November (full rate)
The course shows you:
- The key ingredients for a successful event
- How to create conference objectives and themes
- A step-by-step guide to event management
- Marketing – how to recruit delegates to events
- Managing speakers and how to avoid cancellations
- How to get sponsorship for your event
- Money-saving tips ... and much more! (please see attached Itinerary for details)
FREE Venue Survey Guide
Apart from the 100-page workbook which you can refer to when you’re organising your next event, you will also receive a Free Venue Survey Guide which includes over 80 questions to ask a venue when you’re evaluating a new home for your event.
The details of the masterclass are:
Date: Tuesday 23 November (09.00 to 5.15)
Venue: Lane End Conference Centre, Church Road, Lane End, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3HH (Tel: 01494 881171)
Enrol: Save £110 by enrolling early:
£285 (+vat) Enrol between now and Tuesday 16 November (save £110)
£395 (+vat) Enrol between above date and Monday 22 November (full rate)
Monday 1 November 2010
Green agenda drives Farncombe's multi-million new build at Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands
Work began this week on the £3.5m building of a 32-bedroom facility for Cotswold Conference Centre on the Farncombe Estate. The event was marked by recently appointed Managing Director Mark Philip-Sorensen turning the first clod of earth on the 2-acre site. Farncombe Estate’s commitment to local sourcing was endorsed by the appointment of local Willersey groundwork’s firm Hemmings Services and midlands builder - Carters. Materials, wherever possible, have also been sourced locally including stone from a nearby Cotswold quarry and wood from Hillbarn Sawmills, Snowshill.
The design by Evesham based Ward and Dale Smith is that of a single story building surrounding a feature courtyard (see artwork for visual).
Mark chose to take on the running of the Farncombe Estate which specialises in 24/7 training and learning for the corporate and leisure markets when his father, Jorgen Philip-Sorensen died earlier this year. Mark said of the decision: “We have superb facilities here and a great team of people. The environment we have in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is also complemented by the ‘can-do’ culture of our long serving staff. In such a positive environment we are able to put on better and more effective courses both for business and pleasure, hence enabling clients to get a good return on their objectives. What you need for efficient learning is plenty of natural light, no distractions, fresh air and an inspiring environment. We certainly have an abundance of all these here.”
Farncombe currently holds a bronze award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme and Mark is committed to personally taking the company forward to eventually earn silver and gold standards. He said: “I’m personally committed to making Farncombe one of the greenest venues in the midlands. When it comes to sustainability, we’re using the best materials and the best technologies to make sure heat loss is reduced in this very exciting project which we’re delighted to be working on with reliable local companies”.
Despite the economic downturn, Farncombe has seen increased demand this year for the facility and has been able to both recruit new staff and commit to increasing its bedroom stock. A refurbishment programme will also see four new family suites come on line next year and with the new build, total bedrooms by the autumn 2011 will nearly double to 89.
Nick Akerman, head of sales at the facility said that 75% of business is repeat which is a testament on its own. He added: “We are always adapting and evolving in this rapidly changing commercial environment. We often refer to it as dancing with our customers – being able to move in time using the right steps with our partners. As a dedicated niche venue we are providing specialist support and services to specific industry sectors during the week and offering the perfect leisure learning environment at weekends and the facilities just keep getting better and better.”
Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands - Conference Centres of Excellence
The design by Evesham based Ward and Dale Smith is that of a single story building surrounding a feature courtyard (see artwork for visual).
Mark chose to take on the running of the Farncombe Estate which specialises in 24/7 training and learning for the corporate and leisure markets when his father, Jorgen Philip-Sorensen died earlier this year. Mark said of the decision: “We have superb facilities here and a great team of people. The environment we have in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is also complemented by the ‘can-do’ culture of our long serving staff. In such a positive environment we are able to put on better and more effective courses both for business and pleasure, hence enabling clients to get a good return on their objectives. What you need for efficient learning is plenty of natural light, no distractions, fresh air and an inspiring environment. We certainly have an abundance of all these here.”
Farncombe currently holds a bronze award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme and Mark is committed to personally taking the company forward to eventually earn silver and gold standards. He said: “I’m personally committed to making Farncombe one of the greenest venues in the midlands. When it comes to sustainability, we’re using the best materials and the best technologies to make sure heat loss is reduced in this very exciting project which we’re delighted to be working on with reliable local companies”.
Despite the economic downturn, Farncombe has seen increased demand this year for the facility and has been able to both recruit new staff and commit to increasing its bedroom stock. A refurbishment programme will also see four new family suites come on line next year and with the new build, total bedrooms by the autumn 2011 will nearly double to 89.
Nick Akerman, head of sales at the facility said that 75% of business is repeat which is a testament on its own. He added: “We are always adapting and evolving in this rapidly changing commercial environment. We often refer to it as dancing with our customers – being able to move in time using the right steps with our partners. As a dedicated niche venue we are providing specialist support and services to specific industry sectors during the week and offering the perfect leisure learning environment at weekends and the facilities just keep getting better and better.”
Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands - Conference Centres of Excellence
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