Issue 53
January ‘22
CONFERENCES FOOTBALL IN COVENTRY FOCUS Meet at the UK City of Culture
150 years of the FA Cup
MARITIME MEETING
at Brunel’s SS Great Britain
It's never too soon to start planning for that party, conference, speech...
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UBCUK Warrington Birchwood
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UBCUK Brentford The Mille
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Football Focus
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Conferences in Coventry
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Brunel’s SS Great Britain
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Hatherley Manor Hotel Gloucester
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Spotlight: Cottons Hotel & Spa
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Spotlight: Macdonald Burlington Hotel
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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf
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Valor Hospitality Partners
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Staff Picks
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Special Offers
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Meet the Team
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Our Services
Findmeaconference and Findmeahotelroom are both divisions of Infotel Solutions Ltd Some images may not depict room & catering protocals due to Covid-19 procedures. All rates contained in this magazine are correct at the time of publishing. Front Cover: Brunel’s SS Great Britain
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UBCUK Warrington Birchwood Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6ZH Max Capacity
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When first impressions count, UBCUK Warrington Birchwood sets the scene for successful meetings at Rutherford House. A corporate concierge service welcomes delegates and well-equipped meeting rooms with excellent audiovisuals and lakeside views provide a professional place for conferences and corporate gatherings. Event organisers have the choice of eight various sized meeting rooms, with a maximum capacity of 50 delegates in the Green Suite. Equipped with a projector for presentations, high-speed Wifi and numerous whiteboards and flip charts, it’s an ideal space for training days, brainstorming and strategy planning. Tea and coffee are provided as standard and further catering options are available through the on-site team’s partnership with a local caterer. Conveniently located for the M6 and M62 with excellent links to Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, and offering ample free parking, this venue also boasts good public transport options too.
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UBCUK Brentford The Mille Brentford, London TW8 9DW Max Capacity
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UBCUK Brentford The Mille offers prestigious meeting rooms in a landmark Brentford property that impresses with its glass-fronted exterior. A four-minute walk from Brentford Station, and a ten-minute walk to Boston Manor Tube Station on the Piccadilly Line, means visiting delegates have easy access to central London. International delegates will also appreciate the property’s convenience for London Heathrow Airport too. There are four suites available, all with a contemporary style and well equipped with flip charts, projectors and Wifi. The largest suite will accommodate up to 24 guests in a theatre-style room set-up while the additional suites are ideal for smaller boardroom meetings, seminars and training days. Delegates also have access to a welcoming lounge area, on-site cyber café and a games room.
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Established 150 years ago, the FA Cup is the most famous domestic cup competition in the world. It's the tournament where amateur and semi-professionals get the chance to play against some of the world's greatest football teams. It's the contest where we fall in love with underdogs and cross fingers as we follow their journeys, willing them on to cup final success. If glory isn't a certainty, the financial boost the clubs and communities receive is a certain club-saver. And for the hardcore football fans, it’s the silverware they hope to see displayed in their team's trophy case.
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As part of the anniversary celebrations, the FA has been highlighting some key figures and moments in the tournament's history with displays on landmark buildings, some of which included:
Coventry Transport Museum The image of Cyrille Regis was projected onto the Museum. The Coventry player was a pioneer for players of black heritage and was part of the team that lifted the trophy in 1987. LNER Stadium, Lincoln The home of Lincoln City, who became the first non-league team in 103 years to make the Quarter Finals when they faced Arsenal in 2017, securing their financial future and funding a new training ground complex. Marine Travel Arena, Merseyside The 3,000 capacity ground ‘hosted’ 32,000 virtual ticket holders due to the Coronavirus pandemic when Marine AFC faced Tottenham Hotspur in the Third Round of last season’s competition. The fixture represented the biggest gap in league places [161] between teams in the competition’s history and created a lasting legacy for both the club and local community. Dave Gunn CC BY-SA 3.0
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To embrace the anniversary of the this year's Emirate FA Cup, we're celebrating some of the country's famous football clubs and the superb facilities they bring to the world of events and meetings, kick-starting at Aston Villa Football Club.
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As one of the longest standing clubs in the Premier League, and having won the FA Cup no less than seven times, football has been played at Villa Park since 1897. The stadium itself has benefited from a number of renovations and offers a wide range of executive boxes, suites, restaurants and lounges located across the four stands, each boasting their own individual character and style. The club also offers state-of-the-art amenities, award-winning catering and exceptional service, which includes a dedicated on-site event organiser and a knowledgeable production team. The stadium offers a huge choice of rooms, with the award-winning Holte Suite being particularly versatile for black tie events, trade shows and conferences. Welcoming up to 700 delegates and available to hire on a half or full day basis, it also benefits from its own car park, entrance and foyer.
Proving they have so much more to offer than 90 minutes, the value for money delegate day rate of £34 means hosting a meeting in this premier football club doesn't have to blow the budget either!
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Twice over FA Cup runners-up, Watford Football Club scores highly with a knowledgeable on-site events team and a superb choice of purpose-built suites and executive boxes in the Vicarage Road stadium. In addition to hosting more intimate meetings, exhibitions are well catered for too. The contemporary space boasts large windows and lots of natural daylight to create a welcoming area to exhibit to up to 300 delegates. Located in the centre of Watford, minutes from the M1 and M25, and with good overland and underground rail links into London, this is a good location for away delegates to travel to. Plus, with the club's long connections with Sir Elton John and former chairman and England coach, Graham Taylor, there's plenty of conversational starters at this North London venue too!
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How about hosting an event on Top of the Terrace? At Carrow Road, the home of Norwich City FC, taking in the views from the top of the Barclay Stand brings an inspiring outlook to a meeting or conference welcoming up to 350 delegates. Along with windows that run the fall length of the room, this modern space has its own bar and cloakroom facilities, making it self-contained and perfect for creating an air of exclusivity. The three-time FA Cup semi-finalists also have plenty of bragging rights when it comes to catering success too! Our pick for a private dining occasion to remember has to be here at the Carrow Road stadium where Delia Smith and her team will create a three-course set menu to tantalise the taste buds and impress your guests. With the floodlit football pitch as the backdrop, fizz on arrival and wine on the table, the starting rate of £47.50 per person is great value for such a memorable experience.
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They may have been the shock winners of the FA Cup in 1976 but Southampton FC and Saints Events bring a wealth of experience to successful hosting. From charity fundraisers to corporate celebrations, conferences, classroom style events and Christmas parties, there's a space at St Mary's Stadium that's ready to welcome you and your delegates. For an inspiring event backdrop, the 1885 is a flexible space that showcases the club's history through memorabilia. With views over the pitch, a ceiling-mounted projector and screen, or three plasma screens, delivering a presentation or launching a new product to an audience of 56, will be a lot less daunting than a penalty shoot-out!
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If you need a larger space, the Mike Channon Suite benefits from a private bar and standing area, and will comfortably seat 256 guests for a cabaret room set-up or 500 for a gala dinner. With further spaces available for exhibitions, including ticket entrances for pay on entry events, a tasty selection of catering options and delegate rates, plus half and full day private hire rates, Southampton's home ground is sure to score well on all levels. For even more premier facilities in the country's top football clubs, head over to our Stadium Collection and make 2022 the year for an away-day with a football focus.
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BRING STYLE TO YOUR 2022 EVENTS
LONDON, LINCOLN & LEEDS TO BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, EDINBURGH & EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN FROM
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A year-long celebration began back in May 2021 when Coventry's reign as UK City of Culture was successfully launched despite the restrictions of the Coronavirus pandemic. Events highlighting culture and communities, nature and sustainability, and healthy minds and bodies have brought both residents and visitors to the city through music, dance, theatre and large-scale spectacle. A real focus has included nurturing local talent and creating an inclusive city for communities to be proud of. With just a few months left to run, Coventry has experienced a boost in tourism and an increase in investors. As thoughts turn to a lasting legacy, let's explore just three of the top class conference and event facilities available in this UK City of Culture.
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Ten minutes from Birmingham Airport and a one hour train ride from London, Coventry is accessible for both national and international delegates. The choice of hotels, venues and conference centres is good too, so whether budget is your decider or delegate downtime for 24-hour guests is an important factor, there's a room or event space ready to impress you! Located near to the M6 and handy for the M69, Doubletree by Hilton Coventry has a designated conference floor to provide delegates with exclusivity and convenience. A choice of 15 suites with varying capacities are available, the largest being the Minster Suite with a maximum of 250 seated guests. Along with Wifi and a good standard of audio visual equipment, there's an on-site production team and a dedicated event organiser to assist. Free parking for up to 200 vehicles, a bistro, brasserie, restaurant and a Starbucks coffee shop provide plenty of scope for catering, whether a mid-morning coffee break or a three-course evening meal is required. Doubletree by Hilton Coventry also has a fitness centre, gym, indoor pool and an Aqua Spa so there's plenty for delegates to enjoy after a day of meetings.
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Day rates start from just £25 and the 24-hour delegate rate is from £110.
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With an electric charging point, a purpose-built conference academy and state-of-the-art- facilities, Holiday Inn Coventry M6 Jct 2 brings modern meetings to life with its high-tech wireless connectivity that's simple to use! Presenting onto 65 inch HD screens is done from the touch of a button, bringing presentations into the 21st Century and treating audiences to high definition clarity that’s certain to impress. Day rates here start from £25 with 24-hour rates from £99.
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If you like the idea of being close to Coventry and want to add a countryside backdrop to proceedings, consider the Forest of Arden, a Marriott Hotel and Country Club. Situated in Meriden, Coventry, this top UK golf destination and elegant country hotel has comprehensive facilities for meetings and events. It even boasts a 350-seat marquee that's available from March to October, its own helipad and award-winning dining. There's a good selection of suites, boardrooms and syndicate rooms, plus an on-site event organiser and production team to assist. With superb leisure facilities for 24-hour delegates to enjoy on the £149 overnight rate your RSVPs will be returning at double speed! Alternatively, opt for the day delegate rate of £49 to stretch the budget a little bit further.
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Brunel’s SS Great Britain Bristol, Somerset BS1 6TY Max Capacity
300
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Why not mix maritime with a meeting and invite delegates on-board a ship that changed the world? The SS Great Britain, and the new museum Being Brunel, really do create a unique and inspiring backdrop for corporate gatherings. Beautifully restored, the iconic ship’s Promenade Deck, First Class Dining Saloon and the Weather Deck, with its amazing waterside views, can be used for receptions, private parties, performances, exhibitions and meetings. Exclusive Christmas and summer parties are also available both on and off the ship, along with breakfast meetings and corporate gatherings after the museum closes. The dockside facilities are bright and spacious, with the Great Eastern Hall a particular favourite. Equipped with impressive dual projectors, Wifi and media compatibility, it’s a versatile space that works well for theatre-style events with 250 seated delegates. It’s equally welcoming for an intimate cabaret for 120 guests.
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Hatherley Manor Hotel Gloucester Down Hatherley, Gloucester GL2 9QA Max Capacity
600
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If you want history and heritage, comfort and luxury, then you want Hatherley Manor hosting your next event! The 17th-century manor house sits on a large parkland estate which features beautiful mature gardens, a spacious walled garden and an orchard. With views over the rolling green Gloucestershire countryside, and with links to the M5 motorway, this period property is a favourite with business delegates and event organisers looking for team-building activities in addition to meetings. Welcoming up to 300 guests for a theatre-style event, the Hatherley Suite has high ceilings and stunning chandeliers, its own private entrance and cloakroom facilities. For something smaller, The Moat exudes style with exposed brickwork and elegant lighting. It also has a veranda which makes a welcoming break-out space or refreshment area. If it’s 17th Century grandeur you’re after, the Oak Room with its Jacobean fireplace and oak panelling will impress the board!
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Venue Showcase
Cottons Hotel & Spa Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0SU
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Macdonald Burlington Hotel Birmingham, West Midlands B2 4JQ
The sophisticated style of a grand railway hotel combines with first-class service in this Midlands property that offers 16 flexible event rooms, ideal for private boardroom meetings or large-scale conferences and celebrations. Day Delegate Rates from £29 01775 843410
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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf
BW Premier Collection Bransford, Worcester WR6 5JD Max Capacity
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High-speed internet connections, rooms configured to your requirements, ample parking and plenty of overnight accommodation put this Worcestershire property on the map for a range of corporate events. With its own private entrance, the hotel’s Elgar Suite welcomes up to 500 delegates and is ideal for product launches and conferences while smaller events can be accommodated in a further four flexible rooms, all benefitting from natural daylight. Outdoor pursuits and team-building activities also work well at this property. Situated within easy reach of the M5 motorway and with excellent rail connections from all major towns and cities, your delegation will be able to get to this hotel with ease.
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Crowne Plaza Solihull
Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly
Crowne Plaza Plymouth City Centre
Crowne Plaza Nottingham
Holiday Inn Aylesbury
Holiday Inn Coventry M6 Jct2
Doubletree by Hilton Chester
Holiday Inn Reading South M4 J11
Holiday Inn Basingstoke
Holiday Inn Leicester City
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Crowne Plaza Felbridge - Gatwick
Holiday Inn London Bexley
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
Crowne Plaza Leeds
Holiday Inn Peterborough West
Holiday Inn High
Holiday Inn Gatwick Airport
Holiday Inn Southampton
Holiday Inn Farnborough
Holiday Inn Gloucester Cheltenham
Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead
AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays
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A collection of hotels and venues that are trending with our Findmeaconference Specialists.
Delta Hotels By Marriott Milton Keynes
Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon
Go Glasgow Urban Hotel
AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK7 6HL
Glasgow, Lanarkshire G51 1RW
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Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YR
Manchester, Gtr Manchester M5 3AW
Cornerhouse Hotel
Rutland Hall Hotel
Best Western Premier Collection
Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel
Mercure Barnsley Tankersley Manor Hotel
Parkgate Hotel
Crowne Plaza Leeds
Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DQ
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB25 9AF
Cardiff CF10 1DA
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Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AB
Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3DQ
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 4DL
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Delegate Deals for £22 or less
DDR £21.50
DDR £18.00
Carnegie Conference Centre
Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel
DDR £14.00
DDR £21.95
Copthorne London Gatwick Hotel
Best Western Grimsby Oaklands Hall Hotel
DDR £21.00
DDR £20.00
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Best Western Crewe Arms Hotel
Dunfermline, Fife KY11 8DY
Crawley, West Sussex RH10 3PG
Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 9UX
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Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 3SS
Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN37 7LF
Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6DN
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Delegate Deals for £22 or less
DDR £22.50
DDR £20.00
Church House Westminster
West Midlands Golf Club & The Lake at Barston Rest
Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ
Solihull, West Midlands B92 0LB
DDR £22.00
DDR £20.00
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Huntingtower
Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough
DDR £19.95
DDR £20.00
The H Suite
Park Inn by Radisson Palace
Perth, Perthshire PH1 3JT
Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 0AA
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 1BA
Southend On Sea, Essex SS1 2AL
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Commonwealth Games 2022 28 July - 8 August
Birmingham & Coventry are host cities so if you know work plans will take you to these areas, and The Midlands, we're recommending you place your reservation requests as soon as possible
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