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Written by Val Houlton
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Monday, 22 October 2007 |
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ANNUAL CONVENTION & PROGRAMME 8 - 10TH OCTOBER 2010 Hosted by Tyne and Wear Branch PRESIDENT: Christine Morgan Dear Friend I am pleased to enclose details of the 2010 Annual Convention to be held in Durham City from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th October 2010. The theme this year will be the “Satin & Pearls Convention”. Our chosen charity is Grace House North East Children’s Hospice Appeal. We look forward to welcoming you all to the historic City of Durham, known as “The Land of the Prince Bishops”. The Convention is being held at the Radisson Hotel on the banks of the River Wear, a luxury 4 star hotel, with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and spa. It is just minutes from Durham railway station which is on the main East Coast line and within easy reach of the A1(M). There is ample car parking on site (nominal charge payable). The hotel is within walking distance of the Town Hall and Market Square where there are many cafes, pubs and restaurants. Useful websites are as follows:- www.thisisdurham.com www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-durham www.gracehouse.co.uk www.durhamcathedral.co.uk ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAMME Radisson Hotel, Durham City Friday 8th October | 6.00 p.m. | Leave Radisson Hotel to walk to Durham Town Hall | 6.30 p.m. | Civic Reception with the Mayor of Durham followed by guided tour of the Town Hall | | 7.30 p.m. | Evening free. There are a number of restaurants around Durham’s Market Square. In fact, you will pass a number of them on the walk to the Town Hall! If you would prefer to eat in the Radisson Hotel on the Friday evening, we have negotiated a 25% discount off your meal. This is applicable to food only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion that there may be in the restaurant at that time. N.B. You will need to pre-book a table and inform the hotel that you are a delegate at the conference. |
Saturday 9th October 8.30 a.m. | Registration in Main Foyer, Radisson Hotel | 10.00 a.m. | Welcome by President – Tyne & Wear Branch | 10.05 a.m. | First Speaker - Rachel Cowey – B-eat Ambassador – Eating Disorders | 10.35 a.m. | Second speaker | 11.05 a.m. | Presentation by representatives of Grace House Hospice Appeal | 11.20 a.m. | Coffee break | 11.50 a.m. | Third speaker | 12.15 p.m. | Pre-lunch break with pay bar | 1.00 p.m. | Lunch followed by Raffle Draw | 3.00 p.m. | Close – afternoon free for shopping, relaxation, spa, etc. Please note: it would be advisable to book in advance if you would like a spa treatment |
Saturday 9th October (Evening) 7.00 p.m. | Pre-dinner drinks reception | 7.30 p.m. | Dinner with Rat Pack singer followed by dancing Please note that the hotel has kindly agreed to sell house wine for £12 a bottle rather than the usual price of £15.50. | Midnight | Close |
Sunday 10th October 9.00 a.m. | Joint Committee meeting in area adjacent to Foyer of hotel | 10.00 a.m. – 10.45 a.m. OR 11.00 a.m. – 11.45 a.m. | Walk from hotel for optional guided tour of Durham Castle. Please note that the Castle is virtually inaccessible to people in wheelchairs and that there are a number of stairs in the tour which will make the tour difficult for those with limited mobility. In addition, it is only possible to accommodate 40 people at a time so a further tour has been arranged at 11.00 a.m. Please indicate on the booking form which tour you would like to join. | | | Free time – the Castle is adjacent to Durham Cathedral where Sunday services will be held, should members wish to take part. Entry to the Cathedral is free but a donation is requested. |
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