Wyboston Lakes, the UK’s largest privately owned single site specialist training and conference venue, has confirmed the rebranding of its Waterfront Conference Centre. The centre, one of three separate venues on its 350 acre site, is now called the ‘Conference Suites at Wyboston Lakes Hotel’, a name that demonstrates the availability to organisers of a number of additional opportunities to enhance their events.
The move results from extensive investment over recent years in the residential and leisure facilities at the Waterfront Centre - and in adjacent areas of the Wyboston Lakes site - which has generated a positive response from conference clients and has also enabled Wyboston Lakes to offer a hotel facility for non-conference clients.
The Conference Suites will continue to be a distinct and separate operation on the site. They offer a total of 28 air-conditioned meeting and syndicate rooms with a capacity for up to 130 delegates in the largest room, with integrated audio-visual equipment, on-site technical support and site-wide internet access. Wyboston Lakes’ other distinct centres, the Robinson Executive Conference Centre and the Willows Training Centre, retain their identities.
The decision reflects Wyboston Lakes’ recognition of the business potential of developing corporate accommodation and leisure options on the Waterfront site, which is picturesquely situated on the banks of a large lake. Located just by the A1 between Cambridge and Bedford, Wyboston Lakes is in a convenient position for many business and leisure travellers, while its attractive rural location has also made it popular as a venue for private events such as dining, parties, weddings and sporting activities.
There has therefore been progressive investment in facilities for people staying overnight for business or leisure, for those visiting for a few hours to dine or relax, or looking for a weekend leisure break. Most recently, more than £700,000 has been invested in widening the range of dining options on the Waterfront site: those options now include the prestigious Waterfront Restaurant, which recently achieved an AA Rosette, and new bar and lounge facilities. An 18 hole golf course and a fitness centre are also available on the site.
The company is communicating the change of identity to existing and potential conference clients and is confident that it will help open up areas of new business. 'Of course the Waterfront Conference Centre has been a very prominent name in the sector, but its customer base is very strong and we do not anticipate that the change of identity will affect its status and popularity,' said Clive Bache, Wyboston Lakes’ sales & marketing director: 'However, for the ‘conference centre’ terminology had become unrepresentative of a site that offers an even more rounded proposition, and in turn enhances still further the scope we offer to organisers.'
The rebranding decision does not mean any change in Wyboston Lakes’ determination to offer clients the many benefits of dedicated conference and training facilities. 'We believe we are one of the sector’s flagships for the advantages of focused facilities, and each of our centres will continue to offer those advantages,' added Clive Bache.
For more details about Wyboston Lakes visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414
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Friday, 29 April 2011
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Win a weekend stay at Henley!
Book a new event for over 10 delegates to take place before 31 July 2011 and you will be entered into a our draw to win a weekend stay for two people at Greenlands. Please be sure to quote 'Spring Weekend Competition' when making your booking.
Terms and conditions apply - please call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk and ask for more details.
To find out more about Henley Business School in Oxfordshire visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Terms and conditions apply - please call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk and ask for more details.
To find out more about Henley Business School in Oxfordshire visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Warwick waiter wins gold for 2nd year running ...!
Ramkumar Govindaswamy, a trainee manager at the University of Warwick’s award winning Warwick Conferences operation, has been served a second helping of awards success.
Ramkumar, from Leamington Spa, won gold for the second year running in the 18th annual TUCO (The University Caterers' Organisation) Chefs and Food Service Skills Challenge on Tuesday March 29th.
The competition is a grueling challenge designed to put food service staff through their paces and showcase their skills, abilities and imagination to provide a first class dining experience.
The competition is split into two parts: the preparation, where finalists are asked to design a menu card for lunch, and a live final. During the live element, Ramkumar was required to lay-out, serve and clear a three course meal with wine and coffee for four people.
Ramkumar said: “Like last year, the standard of my competitors was incredible, so winning the award again is an amazing feeling. Dining is not just about the food, but creating an ambience that ensures the customer enjoys every aspect of their visit.
Julie Taylor, events and operations manager, said: “Ramkumar’s attention to detail, calmness under pressure and fantastic skills in restaurant service are a credit to Warwick Conferences.
“To impress the judges in such a respected competition is no mean feat and we’re delighted he’s a part of our fabulous team.”
TUCO is the University Caterers' Organisation. The annual Food Service Skills Challenge, which this year took place in Blackpool, is open to all TUCO member Universities and Colleges and acknowledges and rewards the top service staff in the higher education sector.
For further information about Warwick Conferences call 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
A bit of forward planning can save you money
Times are hard and budgets are tight, so if you've got several meetings on the horizon...
...we can help you by pulling some great rates out of our hat!
The more you book, the less you pay so make it a hat trick of bookingsand pay a Day Delegate rate of just £25.
Book a three or more of your 2011 meetings at any of the Conference Aston venues and enjoy
Day Delegate rates from just £25 ex VAT.
How does it work?
It's quite simple
If your event is for more than 10 delegates:
Book 1 meeting for 2011 and the Day Delegate rate is £35
Book 2 meetings for 2011 and the Day Delegate rate is £30
Book 3 meetings or more and the Day Delegate rate is just £25
Plan ahead and book your meetings now to benefit from these great discounted rates!
Conference Aston offers three meeting, conference and banqueting venues in the heart of Birmingham. At Conference Aston there are over 30 conference and meeting rooms available year round, accommodation up to 235 delegates and a further 650 during the summer months. Residential conferences can also be catered for, with 162 en-suite bedrooms available year round with an additional 400 in the summer.
For more details visit www.cceonline.co.uk and request a brochure or call 0845 230 1414 / email info@cceonline.co.uk
...we can help you by pulling some great rates out of our hat!
The more you book, the less you pay so make it a hat trick of bookingsand pay a Day Delegate rate of just £25.
Book a three or more of your 2011 meetings at any of the Conference Aston venues and enjoy
Day Delegate rates from just £25 ex VAT.
How does it work?
It's quite simple
If your event is for more than 10 delegates:
Book 1 meeting for 2011 and the Day Delegate rate is £35
Book 2 meetings for 2011 and the Day Delegate rate is £30
Book 3 meetings or more and the Day Delegate rate is just £25
Plan ahead and book your meetings now to benefit from these great discounted rates!
Conference Aston offers three meeting, conference and banqueting venues in the heart of Birmingham. At Conference Aston there are over 30 conference and meeting rooms available year round, accommodation up to 235 delegates and a further 650 during the summer months. Residential conferences can also be catered for, with 162 en-suite bedrooms available year round with an additional 400 in the summer.
For more details visit www.cceonline.co.uk and request a brochure or call 0845 230 1414 / email info@cceonline.co.uk
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
R&R? Plan your summer rendez-vous by the River ...
With a stunning location by the River Thames, Henley Business School is the ideal setting for your summer party or BBQ.
For more information contact the Hotline on 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk.
For more information contact the Hotline on 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Make the most of your working week with these special offers in Surrey
Get the most out of your working week with The Manor House’s great rates for conference bookings.
Marvellous Mondays and fabulous Fridays
Residential package for just £150 + VAT (Reduced from £210 + vat)
Full day package for just £50 + VAT (Reduced from £72 + vat)
½ day package for just £40 + VAT
Morning or afternoon package for just £20 + VAT
Terrific Tuesdays, Wonderful Wednesdays and Thoughtful Thursdays!
Residential package for just £160 + VAT (Reduced from £210 + vat)
Full day package for just £60 + VAT (Reduced from £72 + vat)
½ day package for just £45 + VAT
Morning or afternoon package for just £20 + VAT
To check availability or discuss your requirements call us on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk
All prices quoted are subject to VAT at the current rate. This offer is subject to availability and must be mentioned at the time of enquiry.
This offer is valid for new bookings only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid from April 2011 to 31st August 2011
For more information about The Manor House, Godalming call 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Marvellous Mondays and fabulous Fridays
Residential package for just £150 + VAT (Reduced from £210 + vat)
Full day package for just £50 + VAT (Reduced from £72 + vat)
½ day package for just £40 + VAT
Morning or afternoon package for just £20 + VAT
Terrific Tuesdays, Wonderful Wednesdays and Thoughtful Thursdays!
Residential package for just £160 + VAT (Reduced from £210 + vat)
Full day package for just £60 + VAT (Reduced from £72 + vat)
½ day package for just £45 + VAT
Morning or afternoon package for just £20 + VAT
To check availability or discuss your requirements call us on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk
All prices quoted are subject to VAT at the current rate. This offer is subject to availability and must be mentioned at the time of enquiry.
This offer is valid for new bookings only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid from April 2011 to 31st August 2011
For more information about The Manor House, Godalming call 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
The IET Glasgow: The Teacher Building joins Conference Centres of Excellence
This Glasgow landmark, once the headquarters of Teacher’s Whisky, has now been transformed into a versatile city centre venue for events, banqueting, conferences and meetings.
Designed to help you do business, all rooms have free WiFi, catering options and AV technology - ideal training facilities. The tiered lecture theatre includes AV technology with control room, free WiFi and in-seat laptop power points at your fingertips.
Read more...»
You pay less + we add value = 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Designed to help you do business, all rooms have free WiFi, catering options and AV technology - ideal training facilities. The tiered lecture theatre includes AV technology with control room, free WiFi and in-seat laptop power points at your fingertips.
Read more...»
You pay less + we add value = 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
£10 Room Hire - don't miss this amazing offer from Prospero House, London!
We're soon going to be able to tell you about our 10th venue and we're really excited about it.
So we are offering a crazy, celebratory room hire rate of just £10 per person for events that take place from April 18th - May 3rd.
That's just £10 per person for a great room (all day) including the following:-
•AV kit - large screen, high powered projector and free WiFi.
•Natural daylight
•Ergonomic furniture
•Stationery - flip chart, pens, pads and 'trainers' kit.
All you have to do is pay for drinks and catering.
Demand is expected to be high so call us now to book your room for only £10 per person - the offer is subject to availability and once they're gone, they're gone.
Call 0845 230 1414 or e-mail info@cceonline.co.uk and quote '£10 room hire'. For more details about Prospero House and other members of Conference Centres of Excellence visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
So we are offering a crazy, celebratory room hire rate of just £10 per person for events that take place from April 18th - May 3rd.
That's just £10 per person for a great room (all day) including the following:-
•AV kit - large screen, high powered projector and free WiFi.
•Natural daylight
•Ergonomic furniture
•Stationery - flip chart, pens, pads and 'trainers' kit.
All you have to do is pay for drinks and catering.
Demand is expected to be high so call us now to book your room for only £10 per person - the offer is subject to availability and once they're gone, they're gone.
Call 0845 230 1414 or e-mail info@cceonline.co.uk and quote '£10 room hire'. For more details about Prospero House and other members of Conference Centres of Excellence visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Book a BBQ this summer at Nottingham Conference Centre
Make the most of summer by holding an event at Nottingham Conference Centre. Throughout July and August 2011 we are offering an amazing full day delegate rate of just £24.50*. This special offer represents over 50% off our published full day rate. In addition, we're also offering one free syndicate room with each booking of over 100 delegates.
All our meeting rooms are comfort-cooled and with unlimited refreshments throughout the day included in your package, you can be confident that your delegates will stay cool in the summer heat. You can even take advantage of the glorious summer weather and enjoy a BBQ or drinks reception in our beautiful courtyard, Benefactors' Court, as part of your event.
Our fully inclusive rate includes main meeting room hire, data projector, screen, 52" TV, Blu-Ray DVD player, flip chart, paper and stationery box. The package also includes a three-course hot and cold buffet lunch, beverages throughout the day, complimentary Wi-Fi connection in all our rooms and access to our executive lounge during your event.
Make sure you don't miss out on this great offer, call us today to book your date quoting NCC Summer Offer.
*Subject to availability and valid for new event bookings only. Prices exclude VAT at the prevailing rate.
For more details about Nottingham Conference Centre visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414.
All our meeting rooms are comfort-cooled and with unlimited refreshments throughout the day included in your package, you can be confident that your delegates will stay cool in the summer heat. You can even take advantage of the glorious summer weather and enjoy a BBQ or drinks reception in our beautiful courtyard, Benefactors' Court, as part of your event.
Our fully inclusive rate includes main meeting room hire, data projector, screen, 52" TV, Blu-Ray DVD player, flip chart, paper and stationery box. The package also includes a three-course hot and cold buffet lunch, beverages throughout the day, complimentary Wi-Fi connection in all our rooms and access to our executive lounge during your event.
Make sure you don't miss out on this great offer, call us today to book your date quoting NCC Summer Offer.
*Subject to availability and valid for new event bookings only. Prices exclude VAT at the prevailing rate.
For more details about Nottingham Conference Centre visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414.
5 o'clock is Pimms o'clock! New & cool summer rates at Conference Aston
**Cool Summer Conference Rates** for events to be held 25th July - 3rd September
Summer is on its way and it's going to be a hot one!
We have some super cool summer rates for new bookings placed for events to be held 25th July to 3rd September 2011 inclusive.
Escape the office and come to the tranquil environment at Conference Aston for your summer meetings and conferences, where the air con is on full blast and 5 o'clock is 'Pimms o'clock'!!
Day Delegate from £30 per delegate includes:
Purpose built main meeting room; three servings of fair-trade tea, coffee and biscuits; three course buffet lunch in our contemporary restaurant; meeting room stationery including flipchart, pens and paper; LCD projector and screen.
24 Hour Delegate from £99 per delegate includes:
Overnight accommodation, full English breakfast, purpose built main meeting room; three servings of fair-trade tea, coffee and biscuits; three course buffet lunch in our contemporary restaurant; meeting room stationery including flipchart, pens and paper; LCD projector and screen.
These cool summer rates are available for all new enquiries and bookings made from 4th May 2011 for events held from 25th July to 3rd September 2011 inclusive.
Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting 'Summer Rates' Or email info@cceonline.co.uk
For more details about Conference Aston visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Summer is on its way and it's going to be a hot one!
We have some super cool summer rates for new bookings placed for events to be held 25th July to 3rd September 2011 inclusive.
Escape the office and come to the tranquil environment at Conference Aston for your summer meetings and conferences, where the air con is on full blast and 5 o'clock is 'Pimms o'clock'!!
Day Delegate from £30 per delegate includes:
Purpose built main meeting room; three servings of fair-trade tea, coffee and biscuits; three course buffet lunch in our contemporary restaurant; meeting room stationery including flipchart, pens and paper; LCD projector and screen.
24 Hour Delegate from £99 per delegate includes:
Overnight accommodation, full English breakfast, purpose built main meeting room; three servings of fair-trade tea, coffee and biscuits; three course buffet lunch in our contemporary restaurant; meeting room stationery including flipchart, pens and paper; LCD projector and screen.
These cool summer rates are available for all new enquiries and bookings made from 4th May 2011 for events held from 25th July to 3rd September 2011 inclusive.
Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting 'Summer Rates' Or email info@cceonline.co.uk
For more details about Conference Aston visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Bank Holiday Bargains!
Make the most of the warmer weather to plan some team building days or take advantage of one of the special offers listed on our website for Spring and early Summer conference bookings. View all offers...»
* Day delegate rates from £25
* Discounts of up to 25%
* 24 hour rates from £110
* Options for exclusive venue hire
* Team building ideas and incentives
You pay less + we add value = 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
* Day delegate rates from £25
* Discounts of up to 25%
* 24 hour rates from £110
* Options for exclusive venue hire
* Team building ideas and incentives
You pay less + we add value = 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Booking your 2011 conferences, meetings and events? Hat trick offer from Conference Aston
Booking your 2011 conferences, meetings and events?
Make it a Hat Trick for day delegate rates from just £25 ex VAT
Book a trio or more of your 2011 meetings in either of the Conference Aston venues and enjoy day delegate rates from just £25 ex VAT
How does it work? Simple!
If your event is for more than 10 delegates, at the time of enquiry...
If you book one meeting for 2011,
enjoy a day delegate rate of £35 ex VAT
If you book two meetings for 2011,
enjoy a day delegate rate of £30 ex VAT
...and if you book three or more,
enjoy a day delegate rate of £25 ex VAT
What does it include?
Our award winning conference team offers a flexible service alongside flexible venues to cater to your every need.
Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting 'Hat Trick' or email info@cceonline.co.uk
For more details about Conference Aston and other special offers visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Make it a Hat Trick for day delegate rates from just £25 ex VAT
Book a trio or more of your 2011 meetings in either of the Conference Aston venues and enjoy day delegate rates from just £25 ex VAT
How does it work? Simple!
If your event is for more than 10 delegates, at the time of enquiry...
If you book one meeting for 2011,
enjoy a day delegate rate of £35 ex VAT
If you book two meetings for 2011,
enjoy a day delegate rate of £30 ex VAT
...and if you book three or more,
enjoy a day delegate rate of £25 ex VAT
What does it include?
- Purpose built main meeting room
- 2 servings of fairtrade tea and coffee
- Buffet lunch in our courtyard restaurant
- Meeting room stationery including flipchart, pens and paper.
Our award winning conference team offers a flexible service alongside flexible venues to cater to your every need.
Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting 'Hat Trick' or email info@cceonline.co.uk
For more details about Conference Aston and other special offers visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Why quality adds up with Conference Centres of Excellence
All venues within the Conference Centres of Excellence consortium have been assessed for the quality of their facilities and service levels to ensure they are of the highest possible standard.
Members of our Hotline team have visited each of the 40+ venues and can provide you with valuable information and advise which locations would be most suitable for your events. Another added benefit of making just one call to the Hotline is that we can do the hard work and save you valuable time. Call 0845 230 1414 or email us on info@cceonline.co.uk and see what we can do for you.
You pay less + we add value = 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Members of our Hotline team have visited each of the 40+ venues and can provide you with valuable information and advise which locations would be most suitable for your events. Another added benefit of making just one call to the Hotline is that we can do the hard work and save you valuable time. Call 0845 230 1414 or email us on info@cceonline.co.uk and see what we can do for you.
You pay less + we add value = 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Monday, 18 April 2011
Spring offers at Ashorne Hill for bookings before 06/04/11
Take advantage of 35 acres of landscaped grounds and reduced rates for Spring at Ashorne Hill, Leamington Spa.
Take advantage of our special rates when you book your conference or meeting between -
18th April - 6th May 2011
24 hour delegate rate of £120 +vat
Day delegate rate of £30 + vat
For more details about Ashorne Hill visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414
Take advantage of our special rates when you book your conference or meeting between -
18th April - 6th May 2011
24 hour delegate rate of £120 +vat
Day delegate rate of £30 + vat
For more details about Ashorne Hill visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414
Retail event is a hit with high street brands
When Mary Portas launched her Channel 4 ‘Secret Shopper’ series, she claimed that the retail industry had developed a couldn’t-care-less attitude to customer service – but representatives from some of the UK’s biggest high street names disproved that theory at a recent event.
Executive Education at Warwick Business School (WBS) joined forces with Warwick Conferences to hold a ‘Making Customer Service Excellence Happen’ seminar at Warwick Conferences’ impressive Scarman venue.
The event was designed to give people an insight into the radical business thoughts of speaker Dr David James, as well as an outline on some of the customer service expertise on offer from Executive Education.
The evening was the brainchild of Warwick Conferences Business Development Manager Chris Nagle, who was encouraged by the interest from the retail community.
He said: “The Mary Portas series really grabbed the industry’s attention and it became obvious that if we combined with Warwick Business School we could offer some real value to the sector in terms of an overview of expert thoughts as well as a great networking opportunity.
“The feedback has been fantastic and we were delighted to have so many conversations with people about coming back to hold their own events with us.”
Director of Executive Education at WBS Jan Stiles echoed that sentiment, saying that the evening had been a great success.
“There is only so much you can achieve in an hour seminar but Dr David James was very engaging and certainly struck a chord with the audience.
“He talked very insightfully about issues that every retail business is facing and that was reflective of the approach we take with our master classes on this issue.
“We also offer tailor-made courses and solutions for businesses as we understand that all the challenges are slightly different, and having heard David’s approach a lot of people were interested in talking about those.”
Dr David James engaged those present with tales of customer service heroes and villains – and revealed that he believes a lot of businesses take the wrong approach to this area.
He said: “A lot of chief executives have a mantra of ‘putting the customer at the heart of their business’ – but they don’t really mean it.
“Most chief execs spend their time looking at the way their own organisation runs internally, and not what the customer sees and thinks when they interact.
“Businesses that have real empathy with their customers are the ones that create real fans, and those fans go out and get them new customers.”
Networking at the event were representatives from brands such as Tesco, Carphone Warehouse, Cooperative Pharmacies, Signet and Schuh – with those present pleased with the opportunities it presented.
Caroline Edwards of Carphone Warehouse said: “The networking was a key part of the experience for me and it was very interesting to take the opportunity to talk with like-minded people.
“It also gave me the opportunity to see the fantastic facilities on offer from Warwick Conferences and we will certainly be returning'.
For more details about Warwick Conferences visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414.
Executive Education at Warwick Business School (WBS) joined forces with Warwick Conferences to hold a ‘Making Customer Service Excellence Happen’ seminar at Warwick Conferences’ impressive Scarman venue.
The event was designed to give people an insight into the radical business thoughts of speaker Dr David James, as well as an outline on some of the customer service expertise on offer from Executive Education.
The evening was the brainchild of Warwick Conferences Business Development Manager Chris Nagle, who was encouraged by the interest from the retail community.
He said: “The Mary Portas series really grabbed the industry’s attention and it became obvious that if we combined with Warwick Business School we could offer some real value to the sector in terms of an overview of expert thoughts as well as a great networking opportunity.
“The feedback has been fantastic and we were delighted to have so many conversations with people about coming back to hold their own events with us.”
Director of Executive Education at WBS Jan Stiles echoed that sentiment, saying that the evening had been a great success.
“There is only so much you can achieve in an hour seminar but Dr David James was very engaging and certainly struck a chord with the audience.
“He talked very insightfully about issues that every retail business is facing and that was reflective of the approach we take with our master classes on this issue.
“We also offer tailor-made courses and solutions for businesses as we understand that all the challenges are slightly different, and having heard David’s approach a lot of people were interested in talking about those.”
Dr David James engaged those present with tales of customer service heroes and villains – and revealed that he believes a lot of businesses take the wrong approach to this area.
He said: “A lot of chief executives have a mantra of ‘putting the customer at the heart of their business’ – but they don’t really mean it.
“Most chief execs spend their time looking at the way their own organisation runs internally, and not what the customer sees and thinks when they interact.
“Businesses that have real empathy with their customers are the ones that create real fans, and those fans go out and get them new customers.”
Networking at the event were representatives from brands such as Tesco, Carphone Warehouse, Cooperative Pharmacies, Signet and Schuh – with those present pleased with the opportunities it presented.
Caroline Edwards of Carphone Warehouse said: “The networking was a key part of the experience for me and it was very interesting to take the opportunity to talk with like-minded people.
“It also gave me the opportunity to see the fantastic facilities on offer from Warwick Conferences and we will certainly be returning'.
For more details about Warwick Conferences visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414.
First year celebrations at Nottingham Conference Centre
This month at Nottingham Conference Centre we are celebrating our first anniversary.
Over the past year we have helped numerous clients enjoy our brand new modern facilities, flexible meeting space, stunning event rooms and our unrivalled organisational support.
During this first year our nine comfort-cooled meeting rooms and three event rooms have played host to a variety of events. These have included annual conferences, exhibitions, day meetings, wine tastings, gala dinners, fashion shows, celebrations and weddings. Working with our clients we have delivered impressive catering including lunches, celebration dinners and even barbeques. Our fully integrated audio-visual technology has been used for presentations, films and live video links to other countries.
At Nottingham Conference Centre we understand how vital events are to our clients and that's why over our first year our dedicated team have been on hand to ensure that successful and stress-free events have been delivered every time.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped us to make the first year such a success and we look forward to the year ahead.
For more details about Nottingham Conference Centre contact or 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk.
Over the past year we have helped numerous clients enjoy our brand new modern facilities, flexible meeting space, stunning event rooms and our unrivalled organisational support.
During this first year our nine comfort-cooled meeting rooms and three event rooms have played host to a variety of events. These have included annual conferences, exhibitions, day meetings, wine tastings, gala dinners, fashion shows, celebrations and weddings. Working with our clients we have delivered impressive catering including lunches, celebration dinners and even barbeques. Our fully integrated audio-visual technology has been used for presentations, films and live video links to other countries.
At Nottingham Conference Centre we understand how vital events are to our clients and that's why over our first year our dedicated team have been on hand to ensure that successful and stress-free events have been delivered every time.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped us to make the first year such a success and we look forward to the year ahead.
For more details about Nottingham Conference Centre contact or 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk.
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Mysterious goings on at Missenden Abbey ...
Missenden Mystery relaunching for the Spring
Part treasure hunt and part whodunnit! Your team's task is to piece together the clues hidden throughout the grounds and discover the identity of a 14th Century thief.
So much fun, it's almost criminal...
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Free use of teambuilding equipment for new bookings to take place prior to 31st July 2011.
Book your 24-hour conference for ten or more guests and receive complimentary use of our extensive range of team building equipment.
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Free use of local golf course
Book a residential conference at Missenden and acquire use of the local Par 3 Golf course completely free.
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Upgrade to private dining for any residential course
Book any residential course and upgrade to private dining in our award winning restaurant for free. Bookings will also receive free use of our Nintendo Wii for the duration of their stay.
For more details call 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
The Beardmore named Conference Hotel of the Year 2011
Thrilled staff at the Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre are celebrating after taking the title of Conference Hotel of the Year 2011.
The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre took the prestigious title at the eighth annual Scottish Hotel Awards. The winners are chosen following inspections, interviews, consumer feedback and nominations, industry intelligence and critic analysis.
The awards – dubbed the ‘Scottish Hotel Oscars’ – were presented on Sunday 27 March in Glasgow at a ceremony that was attended by hotel teams from across Scotland.
On receiving the award, Bronagh Bell, Business Development Director at the Clydebank venue, said: “I am delighted that the Beardmore has been named Conference Hotel of the Year 2011.
“Our aim is to provide a centre of excellence for people using venues for conference, business and training purposes. One of the ways we have achieved this is through the technical infrastructure at The Beardmore. It is exceptional and provides a valuable platform for all conferences taking place.”
As the top venue for conferences, the Beardmore provides:
• an iMac computer with free Internet access in all 168 stylish bedrooms;
• free WiFi Internet access;
• free parking for 300 cars;
• video conferencing and advanced AV technology;
• auditorium with tiered seating
• 14 versatile meeting and training spaces;
• area for mini exhibitions and cabaret conferences;
• specialist healthcare facilities that are perfect for clinicians, medical equipment providers and pharmaceutical companies;
• complimentary pick up from Glasgow International Airport;
• swimming pool, sauna and gym;
• extensive choice of restaurants and menus; and
• extensive grounds for outdoor activities.
The NHS-owned facility has been honoured every year at the annual Scottish Hotel Awards since its launch eight years ago.
Bronagh Bell added: “We have developed our teams to ensure they understand the particular needs of our conference and business customers and now we are really seeing the positive impact on business levels and of course winning fantastic awards like this.
For more information about The Beardmore visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414.
The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre took the prestigious title at the eighth annual Scottish Hotel Awards. The winners are chosen following inspections, interviews, consumer feedback and nominations, industry intelligence and critic analysis.
The awards – dubbed the ‘Scottish Hotel Oscars’ – were presented on Sunday 27 March in Glasgow at a ceremony that was attended by hotel teams from across Scotland.
On receiving the award, Bronagh Bell, Business Development Director at the Clydebank venue, said: “I am delighted that the Beardmore has been named Conference Hotel of the Year 2011.
“Our aim is to provide a centre of excellence for people using venues for conference, business and training purposes. One of the ways we have achieved this is through the technical infrastructure at The Beardmore. It is exceptional and provides a valuable platform for all conferences taking place.”
As the top venue for conferences, the Beardmore provides:
• an iMac computer with free Internet access in all 168 stylish bedrooms;
• free WiFi Internet access;
• free parking for 300 cars;
• video conferencing and advanced AV technology;
• auditorium with tiered seating
• 14 versatile meeting and training spaces;
• area for mini exhibitions and cabaret conferences;
• specialist healthcare facilities that are perfect for clinicians, medical equipment providers and pharmaceutical companies;
• complimentary pick up from Glasgow International Airport;
• swimming pool, sauna and gym;
• extensive choice of restaurants and menus; and
• extensive grounds for outdoor activities.
The NHS-owned facility has been honoured every year at the annual Scottish Hotel Awards since its launch eight years ago.
Bronagh Bell added: “We have developed our teams to ensure they understand the particular needs of our conference and business customers and now we are really seeing the positive impact on business levels and of course winning fantastic awards like this.
For more information about The Beardmore visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414.
Flexibility is the key as Conference Aston welcomes the Co-Op
Birmingham’s leading management training centre has received the stamp of approval from the UK’s 5th largest food retailer The Co-operative Food, after hosting its annual HR conference.
The team at Conference Aston welcomed more than 170 delegates from across the UK to the conference, which took place over two days in January.
It was a key event for The Co-operative Food HR team and proved to be the best conference they had ever hosted, according to Head of HR Change and Programme Management Steve Walker.
“The conference is an essential part of our HR communications calendar as it is one of the few times in the year we can bring all our HR colleagues together, who collectively provide a comprehensive HR service to over 80,000 colleagues in our 3,000 stores,” he said.
“It’s a time to communicate our Vision for the future, share best practice and to network and with such a packed schedule of seminars, break out groups and meetings it is essential everything runs smoothly.
“I can’t praise the team at Conference Aston enough for the level of service they provided from the very first contact we had with them.
“Throughout the planning stages they were flexible and proactively made suggestions which helped the event run well and to budget.
“When we arrived for the event the general manager immediately instilled us with a sense of confidence and this followed through the whole conference, which ran like clockwork.
“Whatever we required, from changes in syndicate rooms and photo copying to a lunch for managers at the last minute, the team were available and on hand to make it happen.
“It was a great conference for us in terms of the outcomes, which saw 97 per cent of delegates ready to embrace our vision for 2012.
“But it was also a great event from a venue perspective, with nearly 70 per cent of delegates rated the conference facilities as great with a further 65 per cent rating the hotel equally highly.”
The two day event encompassed a seminar programme with breakout sessions as well as evening entertainment, which was hosted onsite in the restaurant and at the Lakeside Centre.
Conference Aston head of sales and marketing Christine Page said the event was one of a number the venue had hosted for HR professionals and for national high street retailers.
“We are seeing a substantial increase in big brands who are looking for a centrally located conference and training centre, with flexible facilities and most importantly a responsive team,” she said.
“Conference Aston is uniquely positioned to be adaptable and to understand the needs of clients from the outset.
“This fantastic feedback clearly demonstrates that and is a tribute to the entire staff who worked so hard to make the event a success.”
Conference Aston welcomes more than 54,000 people a year to Birmingham for training, residential conferences, for weddings and to stay in its high quality hotel facilities and on site campus accommodation.
It sits at the heart of Aston University, which is a long established research-led university known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce.
For more information about Conference Aston visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414.
The team at Conference Aston welcomed more than 170 delegates from across the UK to the conference, which took place over two days in January.
It was a key event for The Co-operative Food HR team and proved to be the best conference they had ever hosted, according to Head of HR Change and Programme Management Steve Walker.
“The conference is an essential part of our HR communications calendar as it is one of the few times in the year we can bring all our HR colleagues together, who collectively provide a comprehensive HR service to over 80,000 colleagues in our 3,000 stores,” he said.
“It’s a time to communicate our Vision for the future, share best practice and to network and with such a packed schedule of seminars, break out groups and meetings it is essential everything runs smoothly.
“I can’t praise the team at Conference Aston enough for the level of service they provided from the very first contact we had with them.
“Throughout the planning stages they were flexible and proactively made suggestions which helped the event run well and to budget.
“When we arrived for the event the general manager immediately instilled us with a sense of confidence and this followed through the whole conference, which ran like clockwork.
“Whatever we required, from changes in syndicate rooms and photo copying to a lunch for managers at the last minute, the team were available and on hand to make it happen.
“It was a great conference for us in terms of the outcomes, which saw 97 per cent of delegates ready to embrace our vision for 2012.
“But it was also a great event from a venue perspective, with nearly 70 per cent of delegates rated the conference facilities as great with a further 65 per cent rating the hotel equally highly.”
The two day event encompassed a seminar programme with breakout sessions as well as evening entertainment, which was hosted onsite in the restaurant and at the Lakeside Centre.
Conference Aston head of sales and marketing Christine Page said the event was one of a number the venue had hosted for HR professionals and for national high street retailers.
“We are seeing a substantial increase in big brands who are looking for a centrally located conference and training centre, with flexible facilities and most importantly a responsive team,” she said.
“Conference Aston is uniquely positioned to be adaptable and to understand the needs of clients from the outset.
“This fantastic feedback clearly demonstrates that and is a tribute to the entire staff who worked so hard to make the event a success.”
Conference Aston welcomes more than 54,000 people a year to Birmingham for training, residential conferences, for weddings and to stay in its high quality hotel facilities and on site campus accommodation.
It sits at the heart of Aston University, which is a long established research-led university known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce.
For more information about Conference Aston visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414.
Friday, 8 April 2011
Glasgow Venue First in Scotland to Achieve MIA Gold Accreditation
All three IET Venues across UK achieve Gold AIM Higher status
London, 23 March 2011: IET Venues, the premier family of venues across the UK, today announces that all three of its venues in the UK have achieved Gold AIM Higher Accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (MIA), with IET Glasgow: Teacher Building becoming the first venue in Scotland to achieve the accolade.
With value for money and diversity of services now increasingly important in the events industry, IET Venues has continued to adapt to customer needs to provide the best and most bespoke service possible. The MIA has recognised this by awarding the IET with a string of Gold awards. IET Birmingham: Austin Court has become the first venue in Birmingham to receive a Gold award from the MIA and IET London: Savoy Place has also achieved the Gold standard.
Jane Longhurst, Chief Executive, Meetings Industry Association comments, “Achievement of three Gold awards is almost beyond excellence, it’s a huge piece of work to achieve one, so to gain three for such diverse venues is amazing. The achievement clearly demonstrates the fabulous service and facilities that organisers can expect to get from any one of these superb venues.”
The MIA Gold Standard AIM Higher Award sends a positive signal to potential clients that superior service levels have been achieved as the Gold standard requires venues to meet or exceed 50 criteria. These criteria focus on business and service planning, commitment to resources and efficiency, researching and monitoring customer needs, creating and maintaining the customer environment, and booking, pricing and payment information and procedures.
“Achieving Gold AIM Higher accreditation from the MIA is an in-depth and rigorous process and we are delighted that all three of the IET Venues have achieved this standard,” says Lucy Wright, Sales and Development Manager, IET London: Savoy Place. “The accreditation will serve as a great proof point to all prospective clients about the high level of tailored service that our venues can provide.”
London, 23 March 2011: IET Venues, the premier family of venues across the UK, today announces that all three of its venues in the UK have achieved Gold AIM Higher Accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (MIA), with IET Glasgow: Teacher Building becoming the first venue in Scotland to achieve the accolade.
With value for money and diversity of services now increasingly important in the events industry, IET Venues has continued to adapt to customer needs to provide the best and most bespoke service possible. The MIA has recognised this by awarding the IET with a string of Gold awards. IET Birmingham: Austin Court has become the first venue in Birmingham to receive a Gold award from the MIA and IET London: Savoy Place has also achieved the Gold standard.
Jane Longhurst, Chief Executive, Meetings Industry Association comments, “Achievement of three Gold awards is almost beyond excellence, it’s a huge piece of work to achieve one, so to gain three for such diverse venues is amazing. The achievement clearly demonstrates the fabulous service and facilities that organisers can expect to get from any one of these superb venues.”
The MIA Gold Standard AIM Higher Award sends a positive signal to potential clients that superior service levels have been achieved as the Gold standard requires venues to meet or exceed 50 criteria. These criteria focus on business and service planning, commitment to resources and efficiency, researching and monitoring customer needs, creating and maintaining the customer environment, and booking, pricing and payment information and procedures.
“Achieving Gold AIM Higher accreditation from the MIA is an in-depth and rigorous process and we are delighted that all three of the IET Venues have achieved this standard,” says Lucy Wright, Sales and Development Manager, IET London: Savoy Place. “The accreditation will serve as a great proof point to all prospective clients about the high level of tailored service that our venues can provide.”
Pimms on the Terrace anyone?!
Latest special offers from Eynsham Hall, Oxfordshire
Eynsham have some new discounted rates for the next month – starting today and finishing Friday 3rd June.
The rates are as follows:
24hr residential rate - £110.00 + VAT
DDR - £30.00 + VAT
For residential conferences of 20 or more delegates we will also include either a Pimms Reception on the Terrace or half a bottle of wine with dinner on one night.
These rates are for new enquiries taken from to day with an arrival at Eynsham before the 3rd June 2011, and will of course be subject to availability.
To check availability or for more details about Eynsham Hall call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk - to qualify for these fantastic rates!
Eynsham have some new discounted rates for the next month – starting today and finishing Friday 3rd June.
The rates are as follows:
24hr residential rate - £110.00 + VAT
DDR - £30.00 + VAT
For residential conferences of 20 or more delegates we will also include either a Pimms Reception on the Terrace or half a bottle of wine with dinner on one night.
These rates are for new enquiries taken from to day with an arrival at Eynsham before the 3rd June 2011, and will of course be subject to availability.
To check availability or for more details about Eynsham Hall call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk - to qualify for these fantastic rates!
A Challenging day ahead at Cotswold Conference Centre
Cotswold Conference Centre is to hold its first ever Charity Team Challenge
This year Cotswold Conference Centre is celebrating its 10th Birthday. To mark this, the company has pledged to raise £10,000 for its chosen Charity for 2011, Noah’s Ark Trust who support bereaved children and their families in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The 2011 Team Challenge, being held on the 10th of June, will attract teams from both local and national companies to compete against each other on Cotswold Conference Centre’s 300 acre Estate. The challenge will be based within the grounds of Farncombe Estate at the Cotswold Conference Centre. Each team will make a pile of virtual money by visiting control points against the clock around the 300 acre Estate. This will potentially buy them a canoe building kit and accessories at auction. The teams will then build their canoe and one member will use it to cross the lake to our island. The winning team will be the first team to ring the bell on the island.
The day will offer fun and networking combined with a teambuilding experience which is bound to change working relationships in the office forever! There is likely to be regional PR coverage from the press and local radio and, of course, it’s all in a very good cause.
For more information about Cotswold Conference Centre visit www.cceonline.co.uk or contact 0845 230 1414.
This year Cotswold Conference Centre is celebrating its 10th Birthday. To mark this, the company has pledged to raise £10,000 for its chosen Charity for 2011, Noah’s Ark Trust who support bereaved children and their families in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The 2011 Team Challenge, being held on the 10th of June, will attract teams from both local and national companies to compete against each other on Cotswold Conference Centre’s 300 acre Estate. The challenge will be based within the grounds of Farncombe Estate at the Cotswold Conference Centre. Each team will make a pile of virtual money by visiting control points against the clock around the 300 acre Estate. This will potentially buy them a canoe building kit and accessories at auction. The teams will then build their canoe and one member will use it to cross the lake to our island. The winning team will be the first team to ring the bell on the island.
The day will offer fun and networking combined with a teambuilding experience which is bound to change working relationships in the office forever! There is likely to be regional PR coverage from the press and local radio and, of course, it’s all in a very good cause.
For more information about Cotswold Conference Centre visit www.cceonline.co.uk or contact 0845 230 1414.
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