On your marks, get set, go

To commemorate the start of the 2012 London Olympics year, The Møller Centre is offering their clients even more when booking an event with us at no extra cost!

Whether you are planning a strategy meeting, budget planning, review meeting or team event that is held from the 1st December 2011 to the 29th February 2012*,when making a new booking you will receive one of the following benefits for no extra cost:

Day meeting options:
Full English Breakfast included
After meeting drinks/canapés reception (max. of 2 glasses of house wine or soft drinks/person)
Free laptop hire
Video Conferencing
Access to preferential bedroom rates (subject to availability)

Residential meeting options:
Champagne evening reception (max. of 2 glasses of house
champagne or soft drinks/person)
1.5 hour walking tour of Cambridge
1 hour ghost tour of Cambridge
Cinema night in our lecture theatre plus refreshments
Free upgrade to fine dining for one night

Call us now on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Fantastic offers at Warwick Conferences

Book your December 2011 event at Radcliffe or Arden and for every delegate place booked, you could receive another completely free! Valid up to a maximum of 12 free delegates places*.

For events larger than 24 delegates please call us to discuss what we can do for you.

Contact us today on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk and quote 'TCCDec112'.

*Offer is redeemable on new bookings only and is subject to availability.

Take a look at our latest brochure!

Open publication - Free publishing - More venue finding

End the year in style

End the year in style at the newly refurbished Scarman House.

Book your next residential event at Scarman and receive complimentary private dining room hire or half a bottle of wine per person with dinner*. Available for a minimum of 10 delegates on the first night only.

To find out more simply contact us today on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk and quote 'SCAPD11'.

* Offer only available on bookings taking place in November and December 2011. Subject to availability, offer must be quoted prior to confirmation for discount to apply and cannot be used in conjunction with any others.

Celebrate Christmas at The Moller Centre

Celebrate Christmas at The Moller Centre with fantastic rates for Christmas lunch, dinner and meeting packages.

Come and celebrate your staff 2011 Christmas party at the Møller Centre and enjoy a festive high quality lunch or dinner fine dining experience in beautiful, elegant surroundings.

The Møller Centre is located within 42 acres of parkland, close to the centre of Cambridge at Churchill College along Madingley Road. With ample free parking, our staff warmly welcome you to our facilities.

Christmas lunch £25.95 + VAT

Christmas dinner package £39.95 + VAT

Day meeting package with Christmas lunch or dinner - £99 + VAT

Christmas Full package – day meeting,Christmas dinner and accommodation with breakfast - £149 + VAT

Disco and entertainment can be arranged on request.

Call us now on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Christmas at The Manor House

The Manor House is an ideal venue for a truly memorable Christmas celebration. They are hosting Christmas Parties throughout November and December, suited to individual parties of 50 guests or more or for smaller parties from 8 up to 20 guests.

A selection of fantastic menus created by our head chef Nick Jeffels to choose from and entertainment can be arranged to suit all budgets and tastes.

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

New IT Partnership for Wellcome Trust Conference Centre

The Wellcome Trust Conference Centre on the Genome Campus near Cambridge is pleased to announce a new partnership with Kinetic Solutions in providing their new booking system.

The announcement comes after two months of hard work and training through the summer, updating and matching bookings onto the new system up to 2015 in readiness for the switch.

'Clients have commented on how well the switchover has gone,' said Rachel Cordier, Conference Centre Manager, ' Those with knowledge of the change reported no impact on them, which is thanks in no small part to meticulous planning and scheduling with our IT teams. I'm really impressed with how smoothly everything has gone.'

The benefits of the switch have been seen already in an improved chase system for keeping track of bookings and the faster dispatch of invoices. Linda Prior, Sales and Marketing Manager comments: 'Previously we were working with three different systems to achieve the same results, which was time consuming, unproductive, and often unreliable. It's a relief to have one system for all data and its management.'

The new booking system is also being implemented at the Wellcome Trust offices on Euston Road, London to manage around 80 internal meeting rooms in support of the Head Office function.

Introducing the Chicheley Challenge team building event

With the shorter days of autumn creeping around the corner take the opportunity to boost staff morale with an action-packed team building day at Chicheley Hall.

Make the most of our 80 acres with motorised activities, real clay shooting or try our new Chicheley Challenge: based on the principles of a treasure hunt, involving code breaking, orienteering and problem solving, this team building event is personalised to suit Chicheley Hall's many historical and unusual features.

Lasting a full day, or part of a day, the Chicheley Challenge can be combined with a business meeting or leading into evening entertainment.

The objective of this team challenge is to have terrific fun in discovering the secret combination code to unlock the Safe, which contains the location map for the Treasure Chest, by answering as many questions on the "Mission Passport" as possible.

Delegates are informed that there is a locked Treasure Chest hidden in the grounds. The map for the Treasure Chest is contained in a locked safe and it's your task to answer clues and complete challenges to find the combination lock to get access to the Treasure Map to find the location of the Chest.
There will be a prize for every team that successfully "cracks the code" and gains entry to the Treasure Chest. There will be an additional prize for the FIRST team back to have successfully opened the Treasure Chest.

And it's not necessarily the first team back which is the winner! This Mission involves planning and team work and if questions on the passport have not been correctly completed or answered then the next team will have the first opportunity to unlock the safe.

Each Challenge is created to your specification based on your numbers, timescales and budget. As a guide the cost is £59.50+VAT per person, based on a minimum of 20 delegates, plus venue facility fees and catering. Large numbers will be at a lower rate.

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

Scarman's doors reopen after £2 million refurbishment

The doors of Scarman, the largest of Warwick Conferences’ three training and conference centres, have re-opened following an extensive renovation and refurbishment programme.

Taking place over the Summer, over £2 million has been invested to provide the public areas at Scarman a brand new look and feel. The Reception, Gallery, Lakeview Restaurants, Lounge and Bar have been completely revamped to further cement Scarman’s place as one of the leading venues of its kind in the UK.

These areas have received new floor and wall coverings, decoration, flooring, windows, furniture and refreshment facilities. Six syndicate rooms have also been upgraded to incorporate built-in AV equipment.

Low energy lighting has been introduced in line with Warwick Conferences’ ongoing commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its venues. In July this year, it was awarded Gold Status by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) after being assessed for the Association’s Green Star accreditation scheme.

Alan Robinson, director of training and conference centres comments: 'The works completed to Scarman over the summer are indicative of our ongoing commitment to providing delegates with modern, clean, efficient and purposeful facilities. The upgrades completed not only ensure this objective continues to be met and even exceeded but will also introduce efficiencies made possible by modern technologies.

'With Scarman celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the investment is a fitting birthday present to a hardworking and respected venue.'

The investment forms part of a multi-million refurbishment programme announced in the latter part of 2010. Works already completed across the Warwick Conferences estate include the refurbishment of the bedrooms and private dining facilities at Arden and extensive upgrades throughout Radcliffe.

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

Bollywood blockbuster filmed at The University of Nottingham

A spectacular, time-travelling Bollywood movie is being filmed this month at The University of Nottingham with the historic buildings of University Park and the ultra-modern Jubilee campus as its backdrop.

The film is called Teri Meri Kahani and is being directed by rising Indian star director Kunal Kholi.

It’s the story of a couple who embark on a romantic journey of eternal love through different lives that start in contemporary London and Nottingham, go back in time to the Punjab of 1910 and forward to 1960s Bombay.

Bollywood superstars Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor play the lead roles, Krish and Radha, two young people who find themselves destined to be together no matter what the era, location or circumstances of their multiple and varied lives.

Filming has already taken place in India and in London and Stratford-upon-Avon. Currently the cast and crew are working at numerous locations around the University including large open-air dance sequences involving 100 dancers on the campus parkland, as well as interior scenes in lecture theatres, cafes, the Hallward library and halls of residence.

Cyrus Patel, UK Line Producer for the project said: 'It’s been a wonderful opportunity to film at one of the most prestigious and picturesque universities in the UK. The staff have been brilliant to work with and have ensured our shoot has run smoothly from start to finish.

'The actors, directors, producers and crew have had a great experience filming here and I would recommend this as a very cinematic location for all future films coming to the UK.'

Chief Estates and Facilities Officer at The University of Nottingham, Chris Jagger said: 'Helping a Bollywood cast and crew deliver a large scale movie like this has been something out of the ordinary, but also a very enjoyable and rewarding challenge for the University’s dedicated conference office team.

'They have done a tremendous job juggling the required filming logistics, people movements and updated daily schedules around both University Park and Jubilee Campus with the minimum of disruption or inconvenience to normal university campus activity.

'I am sure that everyone involved will be eagerly awaiting seeing the finished result.'

Teri Meri Kahani will be released in India early next Spring with a worldwide distribution of the film shortly afterwards.

Improved A421 brings even easier access to Wyboston Lakes

There’s no doubt that a growing number of event organisers are fed up with the negative impact which traffic congestion, unreliable transport links and expensive, inconvenient parking have on events organised in city and town centres. However well organised the event is, its impact can be significantly reduced if delegates or guests are frustrated, late or more concerned with getting home.

Out-of-town venues like Wyboston Lakes eliminate all these risks, especially when they’re well served by convenient road links, stations and airports, and offer plenty of free parking close by the venue.

We’ve certainly acquired more clients during the year for this reason. We’re literally a few metres away from the A1, and short drives away from the M1 and the M11 – with a mainline rail station in our nearest town which is five minutes drive away. And also due to the fact that each of our three venues has large free adjacent car parks!



And now, we’re even easier to get to with the opening of the newly dualled A421 in the Bedford area, giving our visitors an even faster link with the M1. It has eight miles of new dual two and three lane carriageways, cutting congestion, reducing journey times by two thirds and improving safety on the route.

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

Boot Camps mean Business!

A new Cotswolds-based company is aiming to start a quiet revolution in business training.

Cotswold Business Boot Camps launch this autumn at Cotswold Conference Centre on the 370-acre Farncombe Estate near Broadway, Worcestershire.

'We have developed a new style of high-intensity training, as closely allied to the real workplace as humanly possible,' says CBBC director Mark Higgins. 'The Boot Camp concept applies brilliantly to business training, without the need to get cold, wet or physically exhausted,' adds co-director Jeff Farish.

Each Boot Camp takes place at the Cotswold Conference Centre, which has eight dedicated training rooms, extensive outdoor spaces with team-building activities and panoramic views over the Vale of Evesham.

'The environment is a big part of what we do,' says Mark. 'There aren’t sterile training rooms like you find in a hotel. The landscape is stunning and we use it to create stimulating and memorable events. The centre’s flexible approach allows us to get on with what we do best.'



High-tempo approach

Cotswold Business Boot Camps offer fast-track change that meets real business objectives. Its high-tempo approach is delivered by trainers who have years of expertise in public, private and charity sectors.

'Our philosophy is to provide clear, simple and effective programmes that enhance leadership and business performance. We don't need high ropes and assault courses to achieve that.'

Nick Akerman, head of sales at Cotswold Conference Centre, is delighted to be hosting the new Boot Camps.

'Mark and his team have been bringing customers to us for the past 12 years and we know they are some of the best trainers around,' he says.

'Their delegates return to work invigorated and ready to apply their experience to the real world. In a tough economic climate, it takes intensive training to make a real difference.'

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

Toilet provision is no laughing matter at Woodland Grange

It’s what you see first and last that leaves the greatest impression, and for many venues that means the washroom facilities.

Woodland Grange has just completed washroom refurbishment upgrade, offering plush and spacious facilities to delegates throughout the venue. What’s more, with free Wi-Fi, you really can make sure no time is wasted when you are out of the office on business!

Eugenie Hales, venue manager comments: 'It is important that we offer our delegates outstanding amenities in every respect and this means taking into account things that often aren’t seen as important like the toilet facilities. We want each and every visitor to arrive and leave with the best impression possible. By listening and putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes we can continue to ensure this is carried out effectively.'



An impressive residential conference venue in Warwickshire, Woodland Grange is continually improving its facilities to ensure it meets and exceeds the high standards of today’s delegate. As well as providing facilities which are second-to-none, customer service is central to the service on offer at Woodland Grange. It is fair to say that the team doesn’t do venue and event management by halves; every single staff member takes total ownership of customer care and this is endorsed by a management team that encourages staff to be empowered and as a result, proactive.

Offering delegates a building full of character, state-of-the-art facilities, 16 acres of beautiful grounds - and a convenient location at the heart of the motorway network (the M40, M42, M6 and M69 are all within a 20 minute drive), Woodland Grange really does have it all. One of only eleven conference venues in the UK to have achieved the Accredited in Meetings (AIM) Gold Award for superb meeting room facilities, Woodland Grange is also a Conference Centre of Excellence, the highest measure of quality within the conference venue sector.

 For more information contact 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Conference Aston keeps it local when it comes to the perfect breakfast

Conference Aston’s Lakeside Centre in Birmingham city centre has discovered the venue’s reputation is growing in the Caribbean and Asian communities of Birmingham as the place to celebrate love and romance.

With the number of weddings rapidly on the increase, the Lakeside Centre is pleased to announce a number of partnerships with local catering companies which will offer the best traditional cuisine in the city for these events.

Christine Page, Head of Sales and Marketing for weddings, conference and banqueting, comments: 'With an increase in Asian and Caribbean weddings, we’re keen to ensure that our budding brides and their husbands to be have a simple, stress free experience with us.

'By creating partnerships with catering specialists in these areas, our brides have one less thing to worry about because we can put them directly in contact with organisations who have met our quality criteria.

'Each event will have one of our dedicated event planners throughout the planning process and a manager on the day to work with the appointed caterer; this will allow the bride and groom to enjoy their day without any worries on the day.'

The venue has continued their commitment to the local Birmingham area by focusing on catering companies from the region.

Christine continues: 'These preferred suppliers have been individually selected for their quality and customer service and have undergone an inspection of their food production and systems to ensure that the highest standards of service are met.

'They’re also based in Birmingham and the Midlands, so not only are they on the doorstep for the bride and groom, but we’re supporting local business'.

The specially selected caterers that Conference Aston is partnering with are renowned for their outstanding standards of service and cuisine; couples can relax, safe in the hands of:

• Five Rivers – Asian Cuisine - www.thechefskitchen.co.uk

• Sukhdev’s Catering Services – Asian Cuisine - www.sukhdevsfood.com

• The Deep Experience - Caribbean Cuisine - www.caribbeanrestaurantbirmingham.co.uk

'We believe in embracing the many cultures of Birmingham and by working closely with these carefully selected local suppliers, we can ensure we provide the highest standard of service on the most important and romantic day of their life'.

The Lakeside Centre at Conference Aston, in the heart of Birmingham, is a self-contained venue which is ideal for self-catered events and celebrations including birthdays, weddings and Mehndi ceremonies.

The Lakeside Centre overlooks the Chancellor’s Lake in the heart of Aston University campus and boasts a spacious reception area and the potential to host celebrations on the ground and first floor banqueting suites.

The ground floor banqueting rooms can accommodate up to 170 guests with an adjacent room offering a casual seating or reception area and when combined with the first floor, can accommodate an additional 350 guests with an adjacent reception area.

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

Fresh thinking: new menus, faces, virtual tour and discount offer for new customers

Roffey Park has refreshed its range of menus using locally sourced, high quality ingredients, including those from our own kitchen garden, to offer complete flexibility for our clients. The team of experienced chefs are also on hand to design menus to suit any occasion or theme.

The Hospitality Team at Roffey Park also welcomes a new member to the team with the appointment of Nancy Rosen as Hospitality Services Manager. Nancy’s responsibility will be to ensure that all our clients receive the excellent hospitality that they are used to and will play a key role in looking after our wedding guests on their special day.

A virtual tour is now live on our website offering full 360 panoramic views of all the meeting rooms, grounds and facilities.

So why not consider Roffey Park for your next event and sample our new menus for yourself, as well as meet Nancy and the rest of the hospitality team.

They are offering a 20% discount off all day or 24 hour delegate packages for new bookings between 5 September and 30 November 2011. 

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

Golden Wonders again!

The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre has received the ultimate Gold award for Green Tourism for a second time.

The four star residential conference venue received the Gold award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme for the first time in Summer 2010 and were accredited again following a visit by inspectors in July this year.

The Beardmore has an active ‘green’ team with representation from every department. The team regularly meets to discuss methods of improving its green credentials and encourage guests to ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’.

Eileen Newman, General Manager of the Beardmore, said: 'We are delighted to have received the gold award again as it shows how committed we are to helping to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment.

'As well as doing all the fundamental good sustainable practices such as recycling, watching energy consumption and encouraging guests to re-use linen and towels, we have also come up with some innovative schemes.

'Many of our most popular and fun ideas have come from the staff such as growing our own herbs to use in the Beardmore kitchen and providing complimentary bicycles for guests to borrow during their stay.'

The Beardmore's green policy also includes recycling paper, oil and cans, using products made from recycled materials, and encouraging guests to re-use towels and bed linen.

They also have a popular ‘green conference package’ to encourage conference organisers to hold sustainable events.

Ms Newman added: 'The green package encourages them to use less paper and use public transport to travel to the Beardmore. But any conference organiser or delegate can experience our clever technology like the Smart Board, the Apple iMacs and the video conferencing equipment.'

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

Executive Director Anthony Lishman comments on 'Talking Points' - myvenues.co.uk

Anthony Lishman, Executive Director

Anthony Lishman, Conference Centres of Excellence’s Executive Director, comments on the current myvenues.co.uk discussion article
"Why are sales and marketing associations still relevant?" 

• What’s the point of running events if you don’t get the outcome you need? 
• What do you mean by hidden costs?

Read more or add your comments at www.myvenues.co.uk

Conference Centres of Excellence hold their first annual conference

This summer, Conference Centres of Excellence held their first annual conference. This successful event brought members of the association and industry colleagues together under one roof, providing a fantastic networking and learning environment, enabling benchmarking and best practise sharing opportunities and a real feeling of community within the sector.

The conference program included key note speakers, panel discussions and a variety of workshops with industry experts covering a wide range of hot topics including; innovative ways of using media and technology, achieving a competitive edge through quality benchmarking and the benefits of using a strategic PR approach. Conference Centres of excellence wanted to provide their members with informative and interactive sessions to help them gain an advantage in the market place.

This conference really highlighted the benefits of being part of such a prestigious and high profile association with over 40 members, providing a rich resource of expertise and experience.

'Very rarely do you get this amount of competitors in one place, all very focused in terms of sharing and discussing best practice within our industry. So it’s been a great networking opportunity to share ideas, come together and look at how the industry is moving forward and how we can collectively move the dedicated conference centre concept forward' - Paul Bunce, Marketing Manager at Conference Aston.



Conference Centres of Excellence’s annual conference was perceived as a rare but great opportunity to get so many venue representatives in one place networking and building relationships.'We were delighted by the way this event was received by our members and the support it received from both our members and those that have a stake in the provision of venues for conferences, training and meetings. This event could not have taken place without the support of the Sponsor and Speakers and we were delighted by their response to our invitation to take part, I’m sure it was our standing in the industry and the access to so many key decision makers at venues that made it worth their while in attending' says Anthony Lishman the association’s Executive Director.

Richard Harrison, Member and Chairman of Conference Centres of Excellence also commented 'The programme of speakers was a big draw, in these tough economic times you have to ask yourself whether you can justify time away from the office and whether an event like this can really deliver any new ideas that can be implemented back in the work place. I can genuinely identify some ideas and techniques that will help me improve my business and also an insight in to challenges that may present themselves in the future'.

Roy Sheppard, a business relationships professional speaker and author of 6 books including ‘Rapid Results Referrals’ gave a keynote speech on the art of networking and business influence. His interactive session provided practical tips, ideas and techniques to delegates, helping them realise how much they could do in being proactive about building relationships. Something which Roy believes will 'crucially add value to their clients and perspective clients'.

This is an annual event and will be repeated next year so if you want to take part or be involved in helping us design the programme for next year contact AnthonyLishman@cceonline.co.uk

Get the dates at the rates you want

image © Chris Lamphear

Bookings for 2012 are well underway at conference centres all over the UK, but your business doesn't need to have an Olympic sized budget to secure the dates you need.

Call our Hotline Team and ask about dates and availability so we can find the best location for your next conference or training programme on the dates that suit you best.

Email info@cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414 and ask for Katharine Armstrong or Rebecca White.

The hidden costs of short lead meetings

When planning for your next corporate event, leaving arrangements to the last minute isn't necessarily going to result in a bargain. Keeping lead times short may mean incurring hidden costs:

• Extra resources to locate a venue and arrange any transportation
• Dedicated business venues may already be booked which can lead to the use of secondary, or even unknown locations and quality can be compromised.
• If quality is reduced then your event will have a reduced impact returning a lower ROI
• Through rushed decisions, insufficient marketing time & failure to achieve minimum numbers, last minute meetings can lead to increased cancellation or administration costs

When planning your next event, seek advice from Conference Centres of Excellence. Staff at dedicated business venues nationwide are experienced experts within the hospitality and meetings industry and will help you achieve successful events whilst making the most of your budget every time.

Locate a venue...»

Celebrating exceptional food at the Chefs Challenge Competition 2011

Celebrating exceptional food at the Chefs Challenge Competition 2011  Conference Centres of Excellence look forward to this year’s Chef’s Challenge Competition, an annual event which brings together chefs from within Conference Centres of Excellence and IACC (The International Association of Conference Centres) and from a variety of styles of venues, giving them a wonderful opportunity to showcase their best menus and cooking ability.

The competition is open to any chef who works within Conference Centres of Excellence or whose centre is a registered member of the International Association of Conference Centres, and will be judged by a panel of invited professionals from the hospitality industry. The original entries will be shortlisted to twelve finalists who will be invited to a cook off where the best tasting and best presented meal will be decided. Awards will then be presented to winners in a number of different categories including; overall best tasting meal, best main dish, starter and dessert. There is also a special award for the chef who demonstrated the best hygiene practices on the day.

With high quality service levels becoming increasingly important, this year the competition has incorporated a service element, where food service staff can enter to work alongside the chefs to compete for such awards as best service skills and the chairman’s award for best team.

Anthony Lishman Conference Centres of Excellences Executive Director said “ Chefs in our venues are seriously talented people who work hard to create interesting and appropriate menus for those attending training, events and conferences and as such their focus needs to be on providing a variety of interesting and tasty food that recognises the fact that most of our customers stay for long periods of time at our venues, this obviously includes healthy eating options but also food that can be consumed in a working environment and dishes that are an aid to learning in that they support the individuals concentration levels”

For Conference Centres of Excellence  this event is an additional component to their strategy of continuous quality assurance and is a great opportunity to recognise the achievements of their members’  chefs and a celebration of exceptional food.

Get the most out of your working week at The Manor House, Surrey

An atmospheric venue, professional staff and excellent facilities combine at The Manor House to create a unique business environment.

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 September 2011 to 31st December 2011

Day delegate rates from just £25

Conference Aston offers three meeting, conference and banqueting venues in the heart of Birmingham. 

Book your conference during October and November and benefit from or autumnal delegate rates! Day Delegate Rate £40.00 inc VAT and 24 Hour Rate £115.00 inc VAT.

Valid for new enquiries and bookings throughout October and November 2011. Call us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting "Autumn Rates" or email info@cceonline.co.uk


**Hat Trick Deal**

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?
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. Take advantage of our discounted rates by calling us to discuss your needs on 0845 230 1414 quoting
"Hat Trick" or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Get Motivated Great Meetings : Eynsham Hall

Quote GMEH1 for a complimentary wake up energiser before breakfast with any new residential meeting booked at Eynsham Hall. Subject to availability and terms and conditions.

To check availability call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk.

• Complimentary on site parking
• Health and fitness club
• 126 bedrooms
• 40 meeting rooms
• Set within 3000 acres of parkland
• Complimentary wifi
• Meetings for up to 150 delegates
• Corporate events up to 5000
• Indoor and outdoor team building activities

Spookily low rates at Ashorne Hill!

Book your conference or meeting at Ashorne Hill between 24 and 30 October 2011 and take advantage of our special offers

24 hour delegate rate of £125 + VAT
Day delegate rate of £35 + VAT

Call us now on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Offer applies to all new bookings taken for this period.

Christmas at The Manor House

The Manor House is an ideal venue for a truly memorable Christmas celebration. We will be hosting Christmas Parties throughout November and December, suited to individual parties of 50 guests or more or for smaller parties from 8 up to 20 guests.

A selection of fantastic menus created by our head chef Nick Jeffels to choose from and entertainment can be arranged to suit all budgets and tastes.

Please contact our Sales Team for a brochure and more information on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk


Please note any Christmas party must follow a meeting

Special offer! Get 1 free place per 10 paying delegates

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

Nottingham Conference Centre have just launched a new special offer.   Book your meeting for autumn 2011 and get 1 free place per 10 paying delegates.

Please speak to a member of the conference team for more details.   Call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk.

Subject to availability. Terms and Conditions apply.

Venue health check !

image © DNY59

Whether it is the result of tightening rules or a general change of attitude, an increasing number of pharma event organisers are turning away from ‘conventional’ hotels, large conference centres, and other high profile venues.

Specialist Venues for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical organisations are showing a trend away from a reliance on hospitality to a philosophy that really effective communication is the best solution. Using venues that specialise in communications, and offer transparent pricing packages enables them to demonstrate a cost-effective approach which incorporates the appropriate levels of hospitality.

ABPI members can choose Conference Centres of Excellence venues and book with confidence. Our venues offer some of the UK’s leading ‘dedicated' conference and training centres and make the ideal choice for the pharma sector :

• venues may have separate buildings which can be hired for exclusive use
• a focused learning environment, often with high tech facilities (including hospital video links) exceptionally versatile meeting spaces for 20 to 200
• a "one-stop-shop" to assist with organisational requirements nationwide
• very high (four star) standards of supporting facilities in terms of residential accommodation, food, leisure facilities and on-sire business support for guests & delegates

For more details and to request a free meeting planner visit www.cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414.