Monday 20 December 2010

Latest news on refurbishment plans at Ashorne Hill Conference Centre

Ashorne Hill situated in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside has been a training provider to industry for over fifty years. The manor house is ideally situated, just 25 miles from Birmingham Airport but completely secluded within its two hundred acres. The facilities are some of the best in the world of conference and meeting venues. Forty meeting rooms offer broadband connectivity, as well as wi-fi wireless technology. For those without laptops, there are dedicated PCs along with printer support for 24 hour access to the internet.

Ashorne Hill’s commitment to continued improvement has once again been proven by the opening of a further five meeting rooms at Ashorne Hill. Based in the main mansion house on the second floor, the new rooms offer a truly peaceful learning environment for meetings, video conferencing and break-out sessions.

With a fantastic views of the rolling Warwickshire countryside and Ashorne grounds, the newly refurbished rooms give delegates even more options when booking a meeting or training session here at Ashorne Hill.

The Kenilworth room is a fantastic meeting room with capacity of up to 40 people theatre style. On the second floor the room has 5 large windows allowing vast amounts of natural light to enter. The room also boasts the Juliet balcony and offers stunning views of Ashorne Hill’s luscious grounds. The Kenilworth room also has use of the Broadway syndicate room just next door which can cater for up to 15 delegates.

The Gaydon room can cater for up to 20 delegates theatre style, offering flexible space for meetings and training sessions. A fully integrated AV system has been incorporated into the design – including speakers, projector, VHS and DVD player.

Also in the newly refurbished area is the Henley room a brand new video conferencing suite with all the latest equipment including a large high quality board-room meeting table and leather chairs. Next door to the Henley is a further syndicate room called the Tachbrook. Spacious enough for 12 delegates this room offers a pleasant environment for break-out sessions or the smaller meeting.

The new meeting and training area includes 5 new meeting rooms, male and female toilets and a brand new self-contained coffee station complete with flat screen T.Vs and a comfortable seating area.
The whole area is self-contained making it very private and conducive for creating a true learning environment.


For more details about Ashorne Hill, Leamington Spa or other Conference Centres of Excellence click here or ring the Hotline team on 0845 230 1414.

Quality achieved at Henley Business School and Conference Centre, Oxfordshire

Henley Business School has succesfully achieved BSI ISO9001 for the Quality Management Systems. Alan Brand is delighted by the hard work from the whole team.

BSI are the National Standards Body of the UK, with a globally recognised reputation for independence, integrity and innovation in the production of standards that promote best practice.

Every organization would like to improve the way it operates, whether that means increasing market share, driving down costs, managing risk more effectively or improving customer satisfaction. A quality management system gives you the framework you need to monitor and improve performance in any area you choose.
ISO 9001 is by far the world’s most established quality framework, currently being used by 1,064,000 organizations in 178 countries worldwide, and sets the standard not only for quality management systems, but management systems in general.

It helps all kinds of organisations to succeed through improved customer satisfaction, staff motivation and continual improvement.

For more details about Henley Business School or other Conference Centres of Excellence click here or ring the Hotline on 0845 230 1414

Wednesday 15 December 2010

No distractions, no compromises - myvenues.co.uk

Conference Centres of Excellence, the UK’s leading consortium of specialist conference and training venues, has 40 members nationwide – all of them dedicated venues with facilities and support staff totally focused on creating effective events. No distractions, no compromises… and the outstanding value that only a successful event can bring.

What’s more, the consortium offers organisers a completely free venue-finding service, called ‘Hotline’, to make venue evaluation and selection as straightforward as can be.

Read more at www.myvenues.co.uk and complete our online brochure to stay in touch !

Kick off your New Year with one of these amazing offers!

Kick-off 2011 with one of these great offers from Conference Centres of Excellence

Member venues around the country are offering some great incentives to help you get your 2011 conference and training programmes underway.

Special offers include:

Day delegate rates from £25 per day

Book 2 for the price of 1 on Mondays and Fridays

Save over £240 per day

Free team-building days

Free tickets for Cheltenham races

Trainers stay for free

Flexible meeting options from £15 per day

For more details and other terms and conditions visit the Special Offers page on our website or contact the Hotline on 0845 230 1414.


Read more in our enewsletter here!

Tuesday 14 December 2010

New appointment means business at Robinson College - myvenues.co.uk

Robinson College in Cambridge is expanding its conference team with the appointment of Rose McDonald as Head of Sales.

In her new role, Rose will be focusing on promoting the College’s Conference facilities to a wider audience, highlighting its suitability for events of all types from one-day meetings to residential conferences. In addition to client meetings, Rose will be involved in on-site visits and new business initiatives.

Rose has worked in the events/hospitality sector for many years. Her last role was at Wyboston Lakes as Senior National Sales Manager looking after a portfolio of prestigious corporate and agency accounts as well as leading new business drives.

Read more at myvenues.co.uk ...

Fresh new look for New Year for Conference Aston room refurbishment - Venues - News - Conference Magazine, Event Exhibition Magazine, Event Organisers, Find Me A Venue, Corporate Events - myvenues.co.uk

A leading Birmingham conference centre is investing more than a quarter of a million pounds in creating a fresh new look for its bedrooms.

Conference Aston has just completed the first 24 rooms of the refurbishment, which will see 82 classic and standard bedrooms upgraded by Spring 2011.

Read more at myvenues.co.uk

Get a FREE Team Building Day with Lane End Conferences

Book and confirm your 2011 dates with us by the end of January and we will offer you a FREE event.

Here is how we will reward you...

A FREE team building day for up to 20 guests, including
• Rifle shooting in the grounds
• Segways course (motorised activity)
• Rocket (design, built and launch a rocket)
• Three course lunch and unlimited refreshments
• Grounds hire, function room hire and break-out rooms

Call us to make an enquiry or simply complete the online enquiry form and quote: Annual Booking Offer

Booking Terms: The above offer is subject the the combined value of business for 2011 booked and confirmed by the end of January 2011. Business worth between £10,000 and £20,000 will give you a free team event for up to 10 guests. Business worth over £20,000 will give you a free team event for up to 20 guests.


Visit our website to find out more about Lane End Conference Centre, High Wycombe or call 0845 230 1414.

Take a look at the latest addition to our portfolio ...


Nottingham Conference Centre is a brand new modern conference facility in the heart the city. Housed in the Grade II* listed Newton building, the Centre offers state-of-the-art facilities in a stunning Victorian architectural setting unparalleled in the region.

The all-inclusive day delegate rates and flexible room layouts make the Centre an ideal venue for all types of events, including international conferences, meetings, product launches, exhibitions, training and special celebrations.


For more details call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

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Monday 13 December 2010

One goes free in January 2011! IET Birmingham: Austin Court

For every 10 delegates you book at Austin Court, you only pay for 9. Valid on new bookings for January 2011 - for more details on this offer please contact the CCE Hotline on 0845 230 1414.



IET Birmingham: Austin Court Conference Centre of Excellence, Birmingham

The New EEF Venues website is here!

The new EEF Venues website is now live and full of information about the facilities at four outstanding conference venues including Broadway House and Woodland Grange.

Visit the New EEF Venues website here

Who should visit the Learning and Skills Show 2011?

Learning and Skills is for learning and development professionals involved with any aspect of organisational learning and performance improvement; from learning strategy, development and management through to learning delivery and implementation of learning technologies and systems.  Conference Centres of Excellence will be attending on Stand 191 ... come along and see us - call 0845 230 1414 to prebook an appointment or email info@cceonline.co.uk



Book your event through this website and save money!

EEF venues are offering a preferential day delegate rate when you book a conference or meeting via Conference Centres of Excellence between January and April 2011.

Enjoy a day delegate rate of just £45.00 at Woodland Grange in Warwickshire and Broadway House in London.

Enquire to 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk  to enjoy this superb discount and to hold your meeting, conference or event at either of these outstanding venues.


Woodland Grange Conference Centre Leamington Spa - www.CCEOnline.co.uk

Save on your conference bill this winter @ imago Burleigh Court International Conference Centre

With Conference Centres of Excellence save up to 20% discount off day and residential delegate rates, December 2010 to February 2011 at Burleigh Court & Holywell Park.

Book now and receive 1 complimentary place for every 10 delegates.
(this offer is valid for any events booked and taking place from December 2010 to February 2011 and is subject to availability)


To find out about any special offers available for this venue, please call the sales team on 0845 230 1414
imago at Burleigh Court International Conference Centre, Leicestershire

Customer comment: Venue finding by Conference Centres of Excellence

“I have used the Conference Centres of Excellence team on numerous occasions over the last few years and am always impressed with the excellent customer service they provide and the balance they strike between professionalism and friendliness. Nothing is ever too much trouble and they work hard to find exactly the right venue for our requirements. On top of that, they are great at keeping you updated on progress and have always been super efficient in producing proposals and contracts. I can say ..."

Read more at www.cceonline.co.uk and to request a 2011 meeting planner please call 0845 230 1414.

Saturday 11 December 2010

Receive 6 Bottles of our finest wine ... special offer from Lane End Conference Centre

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.

Call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk  to check availability.


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

Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development | Forum For The Future

Since 1996 the Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development has been training the sustainability leaders of the future.

At the heart of the 10-month programme is the link between learning about the concept and practice of sustainability and applying those ideas in the real world. Students take up placements in six work sectors. They also get the opportunity to undertake two tailor-made modules on leadership development at the highly acclaimed Leadership Trust (thanks to their generous sponsorship).

Trainers can stay free at Cranfield Management Development Centre, Bedfordshire

We can offer a 24 hour rate of £145.00 + VAT and a DDR of £37.50 + VAT for December 2010 and January 2011.

If the numbers are 20 or more the trainer stays for free!

To enquire for further details please call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk and quote "CCEOnline"
Cranfield Management Development Centre, Bedfordshire - www.CCEOnline.co.uk

Friday 10 December 2010

Kick off discount from The Leadership Trust

Receive a 10% discount on all rates for January and February bookings 2011 at The Leadership Trust, Ross on Wye.

For further details please call 0845 230 1414 or email the Conference Centres of Excellence Hotline on info@cceonline.co.uk

Thursday 9 December 2010

Winter warmer rates for kick-off meetings at Ashorne Hill, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Book a meeting at Ashorne Hill to take place on a Monday or a Friday during January and February 2011 and take advantage of our ‘winter warmer rates’ !
Day Rate: £32.00 + VAT
24 Hour Rate: £130.00 + VAT

Call 0845 230 1414 to check availability or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Read more about Ashorne Hill on the Conference Centres of Excellence website here ...

Friday 3 December 2010

Exciting news from East Midlands Conference Centre

The University of Nottingham has announced plans to develop a 200-bed, 4 star equivalent hotel on its main University Park campus. The eco-friendly hotel will be sited next to the East Midlands Conference Centre and will feature at least 50 executive-style rooms, four boardrooms and a gym as well as a restaurant and bar which will be open to the public.

Building work is expected to commence in 2011, with completion due autumn 2012. Funded by The University of Nottingham, the new hotel will complement the existing facilities provided by the EMCC, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2010. It will also provide a much needed resource for visitors to the University.

The £20 million project has already appointed architects and interior designers to develop an eco-friendly building. The design of the hotel will feature external walk able rooftop gardens and terraces with maximum use of natural day light. Open spaces will provide superb views of The University of Nottingham’s extensively landscaped campus, whilst using state-of-the-art technology will reduce carbon emissions. Solar photovoltaic panels and an air-sourced heat pump are under consideration, as well as a new assisted-cooling ventilation system to allow temperatures to be client-controlled.

As a minimum, the hotel will aim to achieve an ‘Excellent’ rating under the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) which recognises low impact buildings that incorporate the best environmental practice. The University of Nottingham has developed a series of award-winning buildings that have underlined its commitment to sustainable architecture and construction.

Professor David Greenaway, Vice Chancellor of The University of Nottingham commented ‘The key aspect of the proposed design of the hotel is how well it nestles into the surrounding orchard hillside landscape and its environmental sustainability credentials.
Although the hotel will complement the hugely successful EMCC, it will generate income in its own right, providing accommodation for the general public, local businesses and University visitors. I am sure that the hotel will prove to be a valuable asset for the future development of the University and further enhance the University’s important contribution to the city of Nottingham.’

East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham - Conference Centres of Excellence

Churchill College and The Moller Centre featured in 2018 FIFA England bid

Churchill College and The Moller Centre featured in 2018 FIFA England bid

As part of the official FIFA 2018 bid, Andy Anson, Chief Executive Officer for the 2018 England FIFA bid, features Cambridge as a destination that visitors can stay and visit.

The FIFA bid presented by HRH Prince William of Wales, Rt. Hon. David Cameron, David Beckham, Andy Anson and Eddie Afekafe focused on providing excellent facilities to the footballers, the fans and to FIFA. As part of this presentation, Andy Anson featured Churchill College and The Møller Centre in his presentation as a place to stay offering the historic setting in the University of Cambridge.

The Møller Centre is a residential training and conference centre at Churchill College in the University of Cambridge. It has 71 en-suite bedrooms of which many enjoy the wonderful views of the 42 acres of Churchill College grounds and can be booked year round. Churchill College also has accommodation facilities which are used by College students and conference guests; in total the College has 400 rooms available, including 126 en-suite rooms during university vacations.

Andy Anson’s speech can be viewed on the official FIFA website http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/bidders/live/newsid=1343826/index.html




The Moller Centre, Cambridge - Conference Centres of Excellence

Thursday 2 December 2010

Scarman Training and Conference Centre, Coventry - Conference Centres of Excellence

Warwick Conferences’ training and conference centres; Arden, Radcliffe and Scarman are offering 24 hour rates from £75* and day rates from £25* for events taking place during December 2010 and January 2011.
The three residential venues can accommodate up to 120 delegates per meeting, are equipped with the latest technology and award winning catering, all supported by unrivalled customer service.

Contact us today on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk to take advantage of these special rates.

*Rates quoted are subject to availability and are exclusive of VAT

Scarman Training and Conference Centre, Coventry - Conference Centres of Excellence

10th birthday offer! Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands

To celebrate CCC being 10 years old in January we are offering free tickets to the Cheltenham Festival Races on 17th March 2011 – also St. Patrick’s Day!

For every new enquiry leading to a booking which happens before January 31st 2011, the organiser will receive 1 free ticket per every 10 residential delegates.

So that you can enjoy the craic, subject to availability, CCC will also offer complimentary B&B accommodation on the night of the 17th March and get you to and from the race course - at no further cost.

Offer subject to availability - call 0845 230 1414 for more details or to make an enquiry.

Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands - Conference Centres of Excellence

Multi-Million pound boost for Warwick

Warwick Conferences, has just announced that all three of its training and conference centres are set to benefit from a multi-million pound rolling refurbishment programme, starting this September.

The £2.6 million investment is indicative of Warwick Conferences’ continual quest to provide the best facilities and experience for the 200,000 delegates visiting the venues each year.

This latest round of works will see updates to residential, communal and conference areas around the estate, and will be completed by March 2012.

Alan Robinson, director of training and conference centres comments: “The rolling refurbishment programme reflects our commitment at Warwick Conferences to continually improve the facilities we have to offer. This is a significant multi-million pound investment and adds to the £7.9 million spent on refurbishments and upgrades to our facilities last year.

“The updates across the training and conference centres have been specifically designed to ensure that all of our delegates, including residential guests, are guaranteed to enjoy the best possible service and the latest in modern facilities, all within a comfortable environment.

“To make certain that we’re meeting the requirements and satisfaction of all of our guests, feedback from delegates has been taken on board and incorporated into the refurbishment plans.”

Scarman training and conference centre is set to benefit from a full bedroom refurbishment of all of its 204 bedrooms including redecoration, new furniture and a 22inch flat screen television in each room. Warwick Conferences has agreed on the final specification of the bedrooms following the introduction of four trial rooms at Scarman and collating customer comments before agreeing the final design. Works to the front entrance, reception, exercise and case study rooms are also planned.

Responding to delegates’ comments at Arden, new larger beds have been ordered to ensure that residential visitors get a great night’s sleep. Other transformations at Arden include newly decorated corridors, new lounge furniture, improvements to internal signage and a redecorated private dining room.

Radcliffe will receive refurbishment to the front and rear bar areas, its reception, further improvements to its bedrooms and extensive works in all lecture rooms.

Wednesday 1 December 2010

"We'd love to see you!" New special offer from Roffey Park, West Sussex

"We'd love to see you!"

Roffey Park in West Sussex would like to offer you the opportunity to see why their existing clients LOVE Roffey Park. For meetings taking place before 28th February special rates apply for new clients.

For details contact the CCE Hotline 0845 230 1414.

Special Offers - Conference Centres of Excellence

Winter warmer offers, a new venue and the Autumn/Winter newsletter - visit our website for more details

Conference Centres of Excellence welcomes The Leadership Trust to the consortium.
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.   Read more in our Autumn/Winter newsletter here ....

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