Henley Conferences: the perfect ‘green’ venue for any event!

Henley Conferences at Greenlands is committed to achieving the highest standards of environmental performance, preventing pollution and minimising the impact of its operations. In the past year, the venue has achieved the extensive recognition for all the work undertaken to protect and sustain the environment. This includes:

• BS ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, demonstrating commitment to the environment.

• BS ISO 9001Quality Management Systems demonstrating commitment to service quality.

• Platinum Tier International Association of Conference Centres Green Star accreditation.

• Green Tourism Gold Award for Sustainability.

Not content with resting on our laurels, Henley has continued to implement numerous systems to improve the sustainability of the business and whilst segregating waste for recycling has been common practice for several years, its team have now gone one step further to divert many tonnes of waste away from landfill, by harnessing the power of the mighty worm! Working alongside Kompost, Henley Conferences at Greenlands have introduced several specially created composting bins to their waste and recycling collection point. These bins are filled with food waste, tea leaves, coffee grounds and other vegetable matter and then play host to a colony of busy earthworms, who munch their way through this wonderful banquet and in their wake leave a superb organic compost, that then goes back onto the gardens of the estate to bolster productivity.

Greenlands is also fortunate to be situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a unique riverside environment and it is our policy to work to conserve these natural habitats and create additional areas of wildlife value wherever possible. River banks have been reinforced with an environmental solution to river bank engineering and allowed the creation of wetland scrapes to encourage wildlife habitat and there is also a wild meadow area containing many specimens of local flora and encouraging insect and mammal activity.

The venue has an ongoing programme of tree planting to add to our arboretum, using planting, felling and conservation methods to create additional wildlife habitats where possible.

Start your 'Olympic' year with a meeting warm up!

For any new meeting booked to take place in January or February with Henley Conferences, the following special rates will apply

Residential rate - £165.00 - normally £175.00 per person

Day Delegate Rate - £55.00 - normally £65.00 per person

Based on a minimum of 10 delegates

Quote 'January Warm Up Rate' at the time of booking.


Call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk for more details

A practical way to meet that reduces environmental impact @henleymeetings

Whilst all businesses recognize the need for some face-to-face meetings, when participants are some distance apart this normally requires most parties to travel to a remote location and forsake a great deal of time to that travelling. Most forms of transport today still rely heavily on fossil fuel thereby creating emissions of carbon dioxide and pollutants such as nitrogen oxides. Henley Conferences now offers clients a practical way to meet with clients and colleagues that significantly reduces the impact of business meetings on the environment.

The new Video Conferencing suite is equipped with all the latest low emissions technology to ensure a smooth and easy communication across any distance and can accommodate 15 people seated comfortably around a large board table. WiFi access and the support of Henley's skilled technical support staff also make it feasible for conference members to make a variety of presentations and negotiations remotely, saving time and energy of postal contract exchanges and the like.

Henley Conferences has been at the forefront of Greener Conferencing in the UK for some years, with it's sustainability achievements being accredited with BSI ISO14001 for Environmental Management, as well as Greener Tourism Gold Award and the International Association of Conference Centre's Green Star award

Booking the Video Conference Suite couldn't be simpler, just contact the team at Conference Centres of Excellence to arrange times and dates, giving details of any technical support you need, then arrive on the day to hold your meeting.

Video Conferences - the way forward for the environment.

Whilst all businesses recognize the need for some face-to-face meetings, when participants are some distance apart this normally requires most parties to travel to a remote location and forsake a great deal of time to that travelling. Most forms of transport today still rely heavily on fossil fuel thereby creating emissions of carbon dioxide and pollutants such as nitrogen oxides. Henley Business School now offers clients a practical way to meet with clients and colleagues that significantly reduces the impact of business meetings on the environment.

The new Video Conferencing suite at the business school is equipped with all the latest low emissions technology to ensure a smooth and easy communication across any distance and can accommodate 15 people seated comfortably around a large board table. WiFi access and the support of Henley's skilled technical support staff also make it feasible for conference members to make a variety of presentations and negotiations remotely, saving time and energy of postal contract exchanges and the like.

Henley Business School has been at the forefront of Greener Conferencing in the UK for some years, with it's sustainability achievements being accredited with BSI ISO14001 for Environmental Management, as well as Greener Tourism Gold Award and the International Association of Conference Centre's Green Star award

Booking the Video Conference Suite couldn't be simpler, just contact the team at Conference Centres of Excellence to arrange times and dates, giving details of any technical support you need, then arrive on the day to hold your meeting.  Call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

News update from Henley Business School, Oxfordshire

With views over the estate and River Thames, the newly refurbished Heyworth Restaurant offers a wide choice of dishes to suit delegates individual tastes.
These tranquil views ensure delegates can recharge during a focused meeting.

For more information about Henley Business School visit http://www.cceonline.co.uk/our_venues/our-venues/Henley_Business_School or call 0845 230 1414.

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

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.

Henley Business School Oxfordshire receives quality award

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

BSI are the National Standards Body of the UK, with a globally recognised reputation for independence, integrity and innovation in the production of standards that promote best practice.
Every organization would like to improve the way it operates, whether that means increasing market share, driving down costs, managing risk more effectively or improving customer satisfaction. A quality management system gives you the framework you need to monitor and improve performance in any area you choose.
It helps all kinds of organisations to succeed through improved customer satisfaction, staff motivation and continual improvement.

For more information about Henley Business School visit Conference Centres of Excellence  or call 0845 230 1414

Special Offer from Henley Business School - Conference Centres of Excellence

Henley Business School is set in 30 acres of beautiful parkland on the banks of ther River Thames. The splendid facilities are available as a venue for conferences, meetings training or corporate events. The 10 conference rooms and 30 syndicate rooms are fully equipped with latest audio visual technology. Henley has 100 en-suite bedrooms fully equipped fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool. The in-house catering service provides the highest possible standards of cuisine and Henley has a reputation for excellence, well renowned with the Thames Valley area. Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available at very competitive rates.

Need to get your team fired up for 2011 ?!

24 hour rates now at £180.00 + vat per person and Day Delegate rate at £65.00 + vat.

To book call 0845 230 1414 and ask for our late availability.

Special Offer from Henley Business School - Conference Centres of Excellence

Need to get your team fired up for 2011?

Latest special offer from Henley Business School in Oxfordshire :

24 hour rates now at £180.00 + vat per person and Day Delegate rate at £65.00 + vat.

To book call 0845 230 1414 and ask for our late availability.

Visit www.cceonline.co.uk or email info@cceonline.co.uk today !

Quality achieved at Henley Business School and Conference Centre, Oxfordshire

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

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

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

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

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

Save over £240 a day with Henley Business School, Oxfordshire

Save over £240 a day.

Book a residential event for a minimum of 8 delegates during January or February 2011 for a special 24 hour rate of £165.00 + vat person - a saving of £30 per person per day.

Bookings must be made before 22nd December 2010.

To book call 0845 230 1414 and ask for 'Henley January and February offer'


Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Gold award from Green Business Tourism Scheme for Henley Business School

Henley's aim to implement proactive measures to help safeguard and sustain the local, national and global environment has been nationally acknowledged by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Henley Business School at the University of Reading, is one of the first Business Schools in the UK to achieve a gold award under the new version of the rigorous criteria.

The Green Tourism Business Scheme is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK. The scheme honours venues that demonstrate high levels of commitment
in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable business and tourism with bronze, silver and gold awards. Award winners are scrutinised on over 145 separate measures by external assessors before being appointed the relevant award.

Alan Brand, Director of Hotel and Estate Services at Greenlands commented:
'It is our aim to become an industry leader in environmental management and contribute to a sustainable future. We are therefore delighted to receive recognition for our efforts so far and we will continue to strive to do all we can as a business to protect the environment at Greenlands for future generations. Our Business School clients and Conference Organisers are increasingly looking for venues with 'green' credentials, so we're delighted that we can now host events with minimal impact on the environment. This award follows our recent success in achieving ISO 14001 accreditation which is the internationally accepted standard in recognition for implementing an effective Environmental Management System.'

Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Save over £240 a day at Henley Business School, Oxfordshire

Book a residential event for a minimum of 8 delegates during January or February 2011 for a special 24 hour rate of £165.00 + vat person - a saving of £30 per person per day.

Bookings must be made before 22nd December 2010.

To book call 0845 230 1414 and ask for 'Henley January and February offer' - to find out more visit Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Henley Business School is set in 30 acres of beautiful parkland on the banks of ther River Thames. The splendid facilities are available as a venue for conferences, meetings training or corporate events. The 10 conference rooms and 30 syndicate rooms are fully equipped with latest audio visual technology. Henley has 100 en-suite bedrooms fully equipped fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool. The in-house catering service provides the highest possible standards of cuisine and Henley has a reputation for excellence, well renowned with the Thames Valley area. Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available at very competitive rates.

Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Christmas Party Nights at Henley Business School - special toothbrush offer!

Meet now and enjoy free places at our Christmas Party Nights

Book a meeting for a minimum of 10 delegates and in return we will give you free places at one of our Christmas Party nights in December*.

These fun-filled nights are going to be a Turkey free zone with a fantastic three course dinner, coffee and dancing.

Plus buy a toothbrush from £29.00 and stay overnight including breakfast for free.

Contact 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk and quote 'Meet and Christmas Party Offer'

*Two free party places per 10 meeting attendees. Meeting to take place between now and 17th December.

Special Offers - Conference Centres of Excellence

25% off summer bookings at Henley Business School, Oxfordshire

Make the most of great facilities in a stunning location by the River Thames and better still, get 25% discount from the published rates for any new bookings. This offer is valid for a minimum of 10 delegates and is valid until 31st August 2010.

Simply quote ‘Henley Early Summer Offer’ when contactingthe CCE Hotline on 0845 230 1414.


Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Henley Business School increases score to 81%

Henley Business School has increased their score with Hospitality Assured to 81% which keeps them in the top 3 scores in the UK.
The Assessor wrote - this represents a further improvement on the high score achieved in the last assessment and is pleased to recommend that Henley Business School Hotel and Estates Services continues to be accredited to the Hospitality Assured Standard for Service and Business Excellence. The assessor would like to thank all those involved in the assessment for their preparation, openness and co-operation.

Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Green award for Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Henley Business School has achieved the coveted Environmental award, ISO 14001, for its Greenlands Campus in Henley on Thames. The international standard requires organisations to develop an integrated, structured approach in setting and achieving environmental policies and objectives, with the goal of supporting protection of the environment, prevention of pollution and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Henley Business School, Oxfordshire - Conference Centres of Excellence

Hand dived Scallops on Pea and Tomato Risotto

Dining with Conference Centres of Excellence - recipe for the month of April from Henley Business School -
http://www.cceonline.co.uk/about_cce/April2010