Weetwood Hall Conference Centre gets a contemporary makeover

In a drive to deliver first-class conferences in the most stylish of surroundings, award-winning Weetwood Hall has completely refurbished three of its conference rooms. 

The £85,000 project included the refurbishment of the Lawnswood Suite, Lawnswood Breakout and Bramley Room. All three rooms have been designed in a contemporary style. 

The recent renovation of Weetwood’s conference facilities is part of a wider refurbishment programme of the hotel. Over the last five years, Weetwood Hall has invested two million pounds refurbishing the hotel bedrooms in a fresh and modern style. 

An innovative and comprehensive lighting system

A comprehensive lighting system has been installed into both Lawnswood Suite and Bramley Room in order to be able to reflect the different moods and aspects of a conference. 

For a more atmospheric ambience when hosting social functions and weddings, an events setting can alter the mood of the lighting to create a more intimate experience.

Enhancing the mood for conferences and wedding ceremonies 

Mood lighting is also at the heart of the Lawnswood Suite lighting system, with a coloured LED system in place, which can be set to the corporate colours of an organisation. This innovative lighting system can also be used in conjunction with musical entertainment to mirror the tempo of the performance.

Specific to the Bramley Room is a lighting setting for a civil ceremony. The atmospheric wedding lighting can be lit when the guests enter the room and by the registrar’s table. 

Promoting eco-friendly conferences 

Maintaining its aim to promote environmental awareness and minimise its impact on the environment, the LED lighting along with motion sensors reduce the electricity consumption in conferences. 

Weetwood Hall’s newly refurbished conference rooms, which have been revamped to the highest of standards, augments the hotel’s commitment to create a flexible, inspiring and practical meeting space for businesses. 

Weetwood Hall’s contemporary-themed conference rooms are accompanied by complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access, free parking and an accessible location – indispensable elements of a stress-free and enjoyable conference experience. 

Join us for a glass of bubbly at Office* Show!

Conference Centres of Excellence will be attending the Office* Show next week at London Olympia.

Office* provides a unique platform where key corporate buyers can meet and do business with a range of relevant and carefully selected suppliers. Running alongside the show is a world class education and training programme which will aid personal development and attract executive support professionals from across the country. This is an event not to be missed by any PA, EA, VA or office manager!

Come along and meet our venue sales team along with representatives from member venues:

• Kents Hill Park
• Ashorne Hill
• Warwick Conferences
• Weetwood Hall

Join us between 12.30 and 3.30 for a free glass of bublly, and talk to us about our regional PA network events. Meet with like-minded professionals and discuss the subjects that matter to you…

Download our voucher and bring along on the day >

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

Weetwood Hall toasts to success after First World War in Retrospect Conference proves to be a roaring success

Over 70 people from around the globe with a mutual interest in the First World War united at Weetwood Hall in Leeds between the 28th July and the 1st of August, for an imaginative World War One Conference held to mark the outbreak of the conflict 100 years ago.

The five day event, that attracted delegates from as far as Australia, New Jersey and Texas as well as Europe, saw 20 eminent academics, authors and military officers come together to deliver a series of workshops, lectures and historical excursions that enabled people to reflect and consider the impact that The Great War had on the nation’s people. 

The Conference, that was planned by Dr Peter Liddle and Military Consultant, Colonel Alan Roberts, also had a very special Patron play an important role in bringing people together to reflect on the past, The Dowager Countess, Lady Haig.

Conference delegates were also able to explore history through a series of performances and that saw appearances from the Yorkshire Volunteer Corps of Drums, Piper Thomas Mulholland of the Leeds Caledonian Society, Noel Whittall, a motorcycling enthusiast who rides a 1918 Model H motorbike, honorary farrier Jarvis Browning of the Wagoner’s Special Reserve and Darryl Foxwell and Roy Hirst, miniature model railway enthusiasts depicting scenes of WW1.

Events included a reception by Charles Dent, MD of Timothy Taylor explaining its links to the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding) now the Yorkshire Regiment, a visit to the Liddle Collection and Royal Armouries, a walking tour of Lawnswood Cemetery with Andrea Hetherington highlighting its 1914-1918 links, a visit to Heugh Battery on the headland of Hartlepool and Yorkshire Film Archive presenting “Filmed and not Forgotten”.

The event was rounded off with a three-course dinner that saw guests sing-along to songs of the era with singer Fiona Harrison and the conference concluded with a two minute silence and The Yorkshire Volunteers Corps of Drums playing The Last Post. 

Dr Peter Liddle, commented: “As the Conference Director of the Weetwood Hall First World War in Retrospect Centenary Conference, I am happy to report that the Speakers and Delegates and, in every respect, Weetwood Hall, lived up to my high expectations.  An informative, stimulating, friendly, conference was the experience we all shared. Well done Weetwood Hall.”

Co-organiser and Military Consultant, Colonel Alan Roberts said: “The delegates remarked that the programme exceeded all their expectations. The diversity of the lectures and presentations engendered participation and discussion. The conference had something for everyone. 

“The aim of the organisers was not to make it purely academic but to engage with people who had an interest in that world changing war. Included in the programme was the opportunity to see a professional demonstration of the actual weapons used in the Great War by both sides, and in the uniforms worn. Other practical presentations gave the conference further dimension as to the reality of life at that time”

Peter Chubb, Development Director at Weetwood Hall, said: “I am delighted at the success of our first World War One Conference that saw people travel from all around the world. The feedback from delegates has been fantastic.” 

Weetwood’s rising star toasts to success after winning accolade

Weetwood Hall toasted to success at a glittering awards ceremony this month, after fighting off stiff competition and scooping an accolade for the determination and hard work of one of its team members.

Conference Operations Manager, Lukasz Opilowski, was honoured to win the Rising Star Award  at the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association’s (LHVA) awards on Thursday 12th June at Leeds United’s Centenary Pavilion, that celebrate the best in service from over 30 hotels and venues across the city.

The awards celebrate exceptional talent in all aspects of hospitality. The categories are Team of the Year, Customer Service, Rising Star, Bright Idea and Mentor. Awards are only given to the best of the best in the hospitality industry. 

Lukasz joined Weetwood Hall as a Conference Porter in 2006, and has since worked his way up the ranks to team leader and then Conference Operations Supervisor. He successfully secured his current post as Conference Operations Manager in April of this year. 

Michael Longstaff, Director of Operations at Weetwood Hall, said: “I would like to congratulate Lukasz on this great success and believe it is well and truly deserved. Lukasz’s evident commitment to the team, business and customers shines through and all who come into contact with him remark upon his ‘can do’ attitude, knowledge and flexibility. 

Lukasz said: “I am delighted to have won the Rising Star Award and would like to thank Weetwood Hall for the opportunity to develop my skills and to grow my career. The awards were great fun and provided a chance for our team to celebrate in style. Here’s hoping for next year’s awards!”  

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

New Business Concept for Yorkshire

Peter Chubb, Development Director at Weetwood Hall Conference Centre and Hotel, Leeds, has created a forward thinking concept to bring conferences to life during this tough business market. 

Peter has developed a business model in which people who have a unique concept or special interest for a convention or event can host their idea at Weetwood Hall. The concept is titled Inspirational Conventions and Events (ICE) where conferences are set up on diverse subjects and topics that inspire conversation, feed the imagination and demand to be explored. 

Each event is researched and run by a specialist programme director, an expert in the subject field, who will set the programme, uncover the best key-note speakers and identify external events and excursions, where applicable. 

The conferences give people the opportunity to present their passion to an audience where they would not otherwise be able to. The first conference will take place in July 2014 and is a First World War in Retrospect Conference, remembering the outbreak of the First World War in its centenary year. It will be directed by Dr Peter Liddle who has spent the past 40 years interviewing people who have been in and affected by the First World War. Dr Liddle, along with 18 expert speakers will be presenting various aspects of the outbreak of WW1.

The second of the ICE conferences is titled Appreciating Aspects of Art where eight speakers will discuss the socio-historical background to great Yorkshire names such as David Hockney, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, interspersed with opportunities to meet and be addressed by contemporary artists such as Margaret Harrison, 2013 winner of the North's answer to the Turner Prize, and Kane Cunningham, who created a studio in Knipe Point Drive, a house falling down a cliff on the eroding coastline of Yorkshire.

Peter Chubb said: “The idea of the concept came to me as I found there was a need to revolutionise the way conferences are held and create a concept in which likeminded enthusiasts could connect in specialised subjects. Most ICE events will take place over a number of days and can be residential or non-residential. They provide the opportunity for people to listen, reflect and gain a fresh perspective on different topics. So far we have received a lot of interest in our two conferences and I look forward to hearing about future concepts.”

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

Keep your finger on the pulse with Weetwood Hall's August offers

Where learning happens…

… in one of the finest conference centres in the North of England. 

Keep your finger on the pulse this summer and make the most of Weetwood Hall’s discounted August room hire rates:

• Meeting room hire for up to 14 delegates with unlimited tea and coffee – £100*.
• Meeting room hire for up to 18 delegates with unlimited tea and coffee – £125*. 

Rates are available on bookings made for dates before 31 August 2013. 

*applicable to new meetings only, subject to availability. 

Weetwood Hall

Set within 9 acres of woodland and gardens the award winning Weetwood Hall is one of the finest conference centres in the North of England.

With 36 conference rooms it is one of the few Leeds hotels to offer extensive free parking and was the first conference centre in the north to be awarded AIM gold accreditation by the Meetings Industry Association for its facilities, services and customer care.

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Fantastic rates at Weetwood Hall

... and take advantage of 20.12%* discount from our best available day delegate rate inc. VAT throughout June, July and August.

* applicable to new bookings only, subject to availability

Contact the Hotline today on 0845 230 1414 or info@cceonline.co.uk and quote 'GOLD'

Weetwood Hall efforts recognised by ‘Excellence through People’ award

Weetwood Hall Conference Centre & Hotel in Leeds has achieved the ‘Excellence through People’ award from HRS.com Hotel Excellence Awards 2011 for outstanding achievement through its people.

This year’s award acknowledges Weetwood Hall’s continuous efforts to encourage and create excellence through its team and initiatives that were devised to gain an edge over competitors to deliver business success.

The ‘Excellence through People’ award follows the venue’s recent achievment of Investors In People (IIP) gold status, when Weetwood Hall became the first hotel in Yorkshire & Humber to achieve gold IIP status, forming part of the top 1% of UK organisations recognised by IIP for business improvement through people.

Karen Ellin, Personnel & Training Manager of Weetwood Hall, said 'Being recognised for a second time is such an immense achievement for an independent conference centre and hotel. The team has worked hard to achieve this award, and it will be their dedication and motivation that will support Weetwood Hall in the future.'

For more details about Weetwood Hall visit Conference Centres of Excellence or call 0845 230 1414.

Special Offer from Weetwood Hall - Conference Centres of Excellence

Set within 9 acres of woodland and gardens the award winning Weetwood Hall is one of the finest conference centres in the North of England.

With 36 conference rooms it is one of the few Leeds hotels to offer extensive free parking and was the first conference centre in the north to be awarded AIM gold accreditation by the Meetings Industry Association for its facilities, services and customer care.

8 hour delegate rates from £29.00
24 hour delegate rates from £132.00

Valid for January, February and March 2011

8 hour inclusive of:
Room hire
Unlimited tea and coffee,
Water, soft drinks, energizing snacks in main training room
Delegate stationary
AV equipment (Including a data projector, white board and flip chart)
2 course buffet lunch in the woodlands restaurant
Dedicated conference porters
Dedicated business support desk
Complimentary parking
Complimentary email and internet stations
Trainers’ room

In addition our 24 hour rate includes
Over night accommodation
3 course dinner in the woodlands restaurant
English or continental breakfast
Complimentary use of leisure facilities at Esporta Health Club and transport at designated times
Complimentary Wi-Fi

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

Special Offer from Weetwood Hall - Conference Centres of Excellence