Give me 5! At Engineers House

Our exclusive Give me 5 deal is back and has your meeting and events needs in mind. 

We're offering free places on events at our GOLD winning venue Engineers' House in Bristol. But act fast as availability doesn't last long at this sought after venue. 

We're offering 5 free delegate places on all new bookings, for our Engineers' House venue, of 30 delegates or more, between the 11th and 15th February 2013. 

We know the pressure is on to keep your costs down and your productivity up, so we're keeping our offers rolling on the dates that you need. We've put together this special package, just for you, and we know that places will go fast.

Engineers House, Bristol

Engineers’ House is a Grade II listed conference centre in Clifton Down, a prestigious suburb of Bristol.

It was built in 1831 by Charles Dyer, a leading Bristol architect. The most famous owner of the house was Charles Pinney, who was the Mayor of Bristol during the Bristol City Riots, and although it is sometimes referred to as ‘The Mayor’s House’, it was actually the private home of the Pinney family between 1835 and 1867.

9 conference/lecture rooms (all air conditioned), 9 syndicate rooms, 160 capacity Theatre room

Contact the central sales team today on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk 

CEME Conference Centre becomes latest member of Conference Centres of Excellence

CEME Conference Centre, a unique, ultra-modern events and meetings venue in the London Thames Gateway, has joined Conference Centres of Excellence, the UK’s leading consortium of dedicated meeting providers. 

The Conference Centre is based within The Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) site, a world-class research, skills, education and business campus in East London, in close proximity to the City, Canary Wharf and Stratford’s Olympic Park. 

The impressive, contemporary venue can hold conferences, meetings and training seminars from 2 - 200 delegates and product launches, business presentations, receptions and corporate hospitality events for up to 400 people.  The entire range of flexible meeting space has abundant natural daylight, air-conditioning and access to large circulation areas, break-out rooms, landscaped garden space and ample free parking.

The state-of-the-art POD Theatre can hold up to 120 delegates for lectures, presentations or launches and boasts high-tech AV presentation and sound equipment as standard and is surrounded by spacious break-out and circulation areas. 

“With its distinctive and modern architecture, adaptable space and exceptional levels of facility and service, CEME Conference Centre is a significant enhancement to our portfolio,” 
said Anthony Lishman, Executive Director of Conference Centres of Excellence: “In being its own ‘Centre of Excellence’ it aligns itself with our very high quality standards, and provides further evidence that we only accept into membership those venues which will provide event organisers with a truly sector-leading selection of venues.”

Conference Centres of Excellence now has 34 members, including many of the country’s best known specialist venues, covering a geographical area extending from the South East of England, to Scotland. Its members are mostly independent providers, working together to promote the concept of dedicated centres as the optimum solution for meetings, training and business events.  Before joining, venues have to meet stringent criteria in terms of facilities, accommodation and customer care. 

“CEME Conference Centre are honoured and privileged to now be included in the portfolio of quality conference venues within Conference Centres of Excellence,” commented Eamonn Cole, Director of CEME. “As a Centre for Excellence ourselves, membership of this elite group of venues is wholly in keeping with our objective to be a preferred supplier for quality meetings and conferences within London and the South East and we are extremely confident that belonging to Conference Centres of Excellence will not only grow our business, but just as importantly, our reputation amongst events and meeting buyers.”

Conference Centres of Excellence provides a completely free venue-finding service, working with customers to understand requirements, and negotiating the best possible rates before providing an all-inclusive event package proposal within just 2-4 hours, to deliver the perfect business experience every time.

The central sales team can be contacted on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk. 

Fantastic February Offer at Woodland Grange

Woodland Grange 4* conference centre set in the Warwickshire countryside has a fantastic 24hr rate of £130.00+VAT per delegate for 50+ delegates in February and March

24 hour delegate package- SPECIAL OFFER -  £130.00 

•         Guest registration and dedicated event manager

•         Main meeting room with air conditioning & natural day light

•         3 course hot & cold buffet luncheon in restaurant

•         Unlimited tea / coffee served with biscuits and fresh fruit platters in all our coffee breakout areas

•         Free wireless internet connection throughout the building

•         OHP and screen

•         In room PC

•         LCD data projector, video, dvd, flipcharts & stands, dry-wipe boards, jotter pads, pens and pencils

•         Boiled sweets, mineral water and cordials

•         Fresh fruit baskets in all meeting rooms

•         CCTV – monitored car park

•         Overnight accommodation

•         3 course Dinner in the restaurant – or private dining can be arranged

•         Full English or Continental breakfast in the restaurant

•         Use of our leisure facilities, including sauna jacuzzi and fully equipped gym

*All the above rates are exclusive of VAT

Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

At the heart of the Midlands motorway and rail networks, Woodland Grange Conference Centre’s blend of elegant style, rural tranquillity and exceptional facilities make the centre an outstanding environment for conferences, meetings and events. With 26 hi-tech meeting rooms and 114 four-star ensuite bedrooms the venue can cater for every size event. The gym, spa, and Internet Café with games room make Woodland Grange an all round premier venue; winner of the Coventry & Warwickshire region Godiva Award for ‘Best Conference Venue’ and recently awarded ISO 14001.

FULLY EQUIPPED GYM, SAUNA, JACUZZI, GAMES ROOM WITH POOL TABLE, X BOX CONSOLE, SIXTEEN ACRES OF GROUNDS FOR TEAM BUILDING AND WALKS.

Call us for more information on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Brighten up your events at Burleigh Court

With a fantastic rate, we guarantee your event will receive a glowing response 

Burleigh Court is giving you the chance to brighten up your events in 2013. Anyone who books our specialist 24 hour conference package will receive all the essential audio visual equipment and full use of our spa and leisure complex plus much more!

From only £130 + VAT per person, Burleigh Court's 24 hour rate includes:

- Main meeting room

- Essential audio visual equipment

- Whiteboard and flipchart.

- Technician onsite

- Complimentary syndicate room, subject to availability

- Free Wi-Fi

- Unlimited tea/coffee and refreshments.

- Three course hot and cold carvery luncheon

- Full English or continental breakfast

- Unlimited use of spa and leisure complex

- Three course evening dinner

- Executive bedroom 

- Free car parking

Burleigh Court

Burleigh Court is one of the Midlands largest 4-Star accredited residential conference and training centres. Facilities include 225 quality bedrooms including executive suites, 26 top specification training rooms, equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment, a versatile exhibition area, superb restaurant and private dining room.

Burleigh Court is proud to be Mobility 3 accredited, boasting some of the most accessible facilities in the region.

Ideally located in the Midlands, one mile from the M1 and 8 miles from East Midlands Airport.

Available for all bookings taking place during 2013. Subject to availability.

To book please call our sales team on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Warwick sets its sight on gold...

Warwick Conferences has cause for celebration after being shortlisted in four categories in the prestigious Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT) Awards 2013. 

The University of Warwick’s collection of venues has been shortlisted for four awards in total: Best UK Conference Centre, Best UK Management Training Centre, Best Value for Money Conference Centre and Best Academic Venue.

With an impressive track record in securing top awards in the categories for which it is shortlisted, Warwick Conferences is hoping for a repeat of past years’ successes. 

The winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony on Tuesday 19th March at Battersea Evolution, London. 

Alan Robinson, director of Warwick Conferences said: “We are thrilled to find out that we’ve been shortlisted in four M&IT Awards categories.
“The awards are extremely important to us as a business – because it is customers who cast their votes to determine both the shortlist and the winners.
“To be shortlisted in four categories is a real honour in itself and is a great recognition for everyone who has worked so hard to make Warwick Conferences world-class. On behalf of the team, I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to vote for us.”

Organised by Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine, the awards event brings together the various sectors of the meetings and incentive travel industry to measure marketing reaction in rewarding excellence of service and product. 

New Year offer at Missenden Abbey

Welcome back, it's 2013!!

We hope that you had a wonderful festive break and wish you a very happy new year!

Why not kick start 2013 at Missenden Abbey? 

To welcome you into the new year, we are offering

a complimentary glass of house wine for each delegate on one of your nights when you book a residential conference between January 2013 and 31st March 2013.

24 hour rate: £120 per person + VAT

Day delegate: £40 per person + VAT

Call us now for bookings and availability on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Missenden Abbey

Combining historical atmosphere, modern conference facilities and first class hospitality, this fine 12th Century Abbey is located in the heart of Buckinghamshire and surrounded by 10 acres of spectacular grounds.

Missenden Abbey Conference Centre is perfect for residential training, day meetings, corporate events, private dining, Wedding Receptions, Barbeques, Christmas parties and much more.

Only 30 miles from London, with excellent rail links direct to Marylebone, just 20 minutes from the M40, M4, M25.

We hope to see you soon!

* Offer available from the 1st January 2013 to the 31st March 2013. New bookings only. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

imago Business Development Manager to build on academic and olympic legacy

imago, the hotel, conference and events brand of Loughborough University, has appointed Trevor Miller as Business Development Manager to capitalise on the unique credentials it gained in 2012 as part of Team GB’s official preparation camp.

Having previously worked for Leicester Conferences at the University of Leicester, Mr Miller has a strong foundation in the hospitality industry and the region as a whole. Trevor joins imago to manage the four strong sales team whilst building on the international and academic credibility gained by hosting Team GB in the run up to the 2012 Games.  

Trevor commented: “Loughborough University and imago have a fantastic reputation in their respective sectors and I really believe in the strength of the East Midlands as a location for conferences and events. Its centrality makes it ideal for the association market and regionally based businesses where delegates may be from numerous locations and the abundance of airports and easy access to London makes it suitable for an international audience.  

“We are very confident that our business will continue to grow as we focus on our core strengths; being part of a respected academic institution combined with a year round hotel offering, which puts us in a unique position to offer choice and flexibility to all customers.” 

Emma Boynton, Head of Sales and Marketing at imago, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Trevor on board. His expertise within the conference and hospitality industry is invaluable to the team and a key part of our strategy to take our venues from strength to strength following an outstanding year in 2012.”

For more information please contact info@cceonline.co.uk or call us on 0845 230 1414

Nottingham Conference Centre shares the love this Valentine's

Planning an event in February?

Nottingham Conference Centre is offering a very special one free place per every 14 paying delegates for events taking place in February, subject to availability.

Our fantastic value Day Delegate Package includes room hire, unlimited refreshments, morning pastries and afternoon cakes, three course hot buffet lunch or working finger buffet lunch, Computer Pod with screen, projector and on-site AV support, complimentary Wi-Fi, stationery box, flipchart and complimentary use of the Sillitoe Executive Lounge for breakouts and smaller meetings.

Nottingham Conference Centre

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.

Nine comfort-cooled conference rooms with fully supported audio-visual packages and Wi-Fi provide the ideal working environment, and three unique function rooms are ideal for bespoke events. Award-winning catering solutions and unique eco-solutions help to make every event memorable and environmentally friendly.

CENTRAL CITY LOCATION, BESPOKE CATERING, ECO-FRIENDLY, EASY ACCESS VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORT.

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

The Manor House wins two awards in a week.

The Manor House Conference Centre, Godalming, has won two prestigious awards in the very first week of 2013.

The first is a VisitEngland Silver Award, which followed from the property’s first star rating assessment, at which it achieved a four star rating. The Silver Award is an additional award, given in recognition of exceptional quality within a property’s star rating or for outperforming a star rating.

Under the rating scheme, the Manor House had to be assessed by an independent inspector, who stayed incognito overnight. This enabled the inspector to rate his stay against rigorous criteria, set nationally. These included not only the Manor House's physical aspects, but also levels of service, hospitality and comfort. The better these are, generally, the higher the star rating. 

In the same week, The Manor House also received a VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation from BDRC Continental, who collect feedback to measure how likely the Manor House’s meetings customers are to recommend it. Of the nearly 400 hotels and venues nationally who took part in the scheme in 2012, only 26 got the net promoter score of +70 or more necessary to win the Gold Standard Accreditation. The Manor House is the only venue to win in the Surrey area.

“We're delighted to win the Visit England Silver Award and VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation and get a 4 star rating all in one week – it’s a great start to 2013!”  says Centre Manager Howard Canning, “for customers, the 4 star rating is a real indication of quality and hospitality, whilst the Gold Standard Accreditation is an indication that many others are happy to recommend the Manor House’s meetings facilities and services.” 

The Manor House

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

Eleven meeting rooms range from the small and intimate to airy and spacious, each with its own character and fully equipped. The tranquil setting offers fabulous views across the surrounding countryside yet The Manor House is very accessible, just 12 miles from M25 (junc 10, A3), 45 minutes from London Waterloo by train and under an hour from Heathrow and Gatwick.

For more information please contact info@cceonline.co.uk or call us on 0845 230 1414.

Gold standards remain top of the agenda for Conference Centres of Excellence

Conference Centres of Excellence is the only marketing consortium to adopt and promote BDRC Continental’s VenueVerdict as the benchmark for its ongoing quality assurance. 

We are therefore delighted that a number of our member venues have achieved Gold Standard Accreditation, re-confirming that quality  remains at the very core of their businesses  and our consortium's desire to promote excellence across our industry.

Seven Conference Centres of Excellence member venues have achieved the BDRC Continental VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation following ongoing assessment of customer feedback during the year from January to December 2012. For the period in question, VenueVerdict featured a fraction under 400 participating meeting venues in the UK and Ireland, and just 26 venues in total were awarded the Gold Standard Accreditation. As more and more Conference Centres of Excellence Members sign up to VenueVerdict we are convinced that our tally of golds will also increase, setting a benchmark by which others will be measured. 

The Conference Centre of Excellence gold accredited venues are:

• Maple House, Birmingham

• Cotswold Conference Centre, Midlands

• Engineers House, Bristol

• Scarman Training and Conference Centre, Warwickshire

• The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre, Glasgow

• The Manor House, Surrey

• The Møller Centre, Cambridge

Anthony Lishman, Executive Director of Conference Centres of Excellence commented:
“All our members consistently strive to maintain the highest possible quality standards in the meetings, training and events industry, and this is an excellent example of how important it is for us to provide an exceptional experience for our customers, who recognise the importance of using specialist venues.
To have over a quarter of the venues who have achieved this Gold Standard within the Conference Centres of Excellence group is something we are incredibly proud of, particularly as this accreditation is independently gathered, and analysed. And of course it is based on consistent customer feedback, there’s no better endorsement ”

Conference Centres of Excellence is the only sales and marketing consortium in the UK with a wide range of dedicated meeting, training and conference centres, covering a geographical area from the south east of England to Scotland.

Its 33 members, which include many of the country’s most respected providers, all offer staff and facilities dedicated to the process of communications with exceptional value for money packages that are genuinely all-inclusive.

For further information please contact info@cceonline.co.uk or call 0845 230 1414

Book your half-term fun at Cotswold Conference Centre

Schools Out! It’s classroom chaos at Cotswold Conference Centre…

Bring your away day or conference to Cotswold Conference Centre during February half term and we’ll throw in a nostalgic traditional school meal (no cabbage we promise) and bring you milkshake at break time!

Our Schools Out theme can be used as part of your teambuilding or training. If your delegates agree to dress up in school uniform one evening, we’ll throw in a school disco night for free!

So if you long for the days of jam roly poly, plaits and long white socks, come and have some half-term fun at Cotswold Conference Centre. For our purposes, Half Term covers the weeks from 11th to 22nd February. The bell’s ringing, so get moving!

Cotswold Conference Centre

40 miles from Birmingham, set in 300 acres of breathtaking scenery overlooking the Cotswold Vale – this really is a conference venue in Worcestershire with a difference. 

Cotswold Conference Centre has been built and developed by training people, the incredible attention to detail and investment in facilities means you’ll love using this stunning centre. 

This is the only Conference Centres of Excellence venue in the Cotswolds, with more businesses than ever recognising that the calm Cotswold environment is the perfect place for training. 

To plan your half-term event, call our sales team on 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk.

*Offer applies to new residential bookings only.

Let Wyboston Lakes help you tighten your belt in January

Do you want to lose a few pounds in January at Wyboston Lakes?

Everyone generally needs to lose a few pounds and tighten their belts after all the Christmas festivities are over. Businesses are no exception, so with this in mind, Wyboston Lakes has shaved a few pounds off its delegate rates in the New Year to make your events/meetings budget stretch that little bit further.

Book a meeting at any of our two venues between 2nd – 31st January inclusive and enjoy the following delegate rates:

£25.00 + VAT day delegate rate

£99.00 + VAT 24 hour rate 

Don't forget you will also reap the benefit of our FREE 200 Mb broadband service, quite literally the fastest available in any specialist conference venue in the UK. It's one of the reasons why we won the 2012 HBAA Venue IT Award.

Wyboston Lakes Executive Centre

The Wyboston Lakes Executive Centre is a premier, dedicated, residential conference and training centre centrally located on the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire border. Nestling in 350 acres of rural countryside, the Wyboston Lakes Executive Centre provides a distraction-free environment conducive to learning.

The centre has 27 purpose-built conference and training rooms accommodating from 8 - 270 delegates and specialises in providing a bespoke conference and training service to meet any organisation's requirements.

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

Terms and Conditions

1. This offer applies to new bookings taken and contracted at Wyboston Lakes between 2nd – 31st January 2013.

2. Existing bookings do not qualify for this rate.

3. This offer applies to a minimum booking of 8 delegates at 8 hour or 24 hour rate.

4. There is no restriction to the number of bookings that can be made.

5. This offer cannot be transferred if the booking date changes.

6. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer.

7. The offer is subject to availability.