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Corporate Magazine November 2019

The spirit, strength and unity of world class rugby teams have inspired us this month so we see what a rugby club stadium can do for your meetings and team-building days. Alternatively, the Conference Clan welcomes you to Scotland and the MD at Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire shares a day with us. READ NOW >> https://www.findmeaconference.com/magazine/

The spirit, strength and unity of world class rugby teams have inspired us this month so we see what a rugby club stadium can do for your meetings and team-building days. Alternatively, the Conference Clan welcomes you to Scotland and the MD at Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire shares a day with us.

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NOVEMBER <strong>2019</strong>


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Contents<br />

Hilton Warwick - Stratford upon Avon<br />

4<br />

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel<br />

30<br />

Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel<br />

6<br />

The Conference Clan<br />

32<br />

Grounds to Tackle Meetings!<br />

8<br />

Trending Venues<br />

41<br />

Doubletree by Hilton Hull<br />

18<br />

Featured Group Leonardo Hotels<br />

42<br />

A Day in the Life<br />

20<br />

Findmea Christmas Party<br />

44<br />

Clarion Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield<br />

28<br />

Meet the <strong>Corporate</strong> Team<br />

& Using our Services<br />

51<br />

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<strong>2019</strong>. All rights reserved. All rates contained in this magazine are correct at the time of publishing.<br />

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Hilton Warwick - Stratford-upon-Avon<br />

Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 6RE<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£29<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£130<br />

Convenient for Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s birthplace, this 4-star hotel offers a choice of 14 flexible meeting<br />

rooms and suites with a maximum capacity for 350 delegates.<br />

An on-site events team are available to assist with the many elements of setting up and delivering a successful event.<br />

The Castle Suite is the largest space and benefits from its own private bar and a dance floor. For small-scale<br />

events for up to 100 guests, the Hampton Suite is an inviting space and includes a 6ft screen and projector. For a<br />

boardroom meeting, consider the Norton which has natural daylight and air-conditioning and easy access to the<br />

hotel’s reception lobby and main bar. There is large exhibition space also available.<br />

Many of the function rooms lead to a conference lobby where delicious delegate dining packages can be enjoyed.<br />

350 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

14 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

256 On-site<br />

Spaces<br />

Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />

Catering Gym Ballroom<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

5


Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel<br />

West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5PH<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£27<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£140<br />

This hotel has been awarded the prestigious Silver Shield for Green Tourism for Business.<br />

Situated close to Bournemouth town centre and under two miles from the railway station, the Connaught Hotel<br />

provides privacy and peace and quiet in excellent meeting and event facilities away from leisure guests.<br />

The self-contained business centre is adjacent to the hotel and has its own separate access. Inside, the event rooms<br />

have TVs, screens, flipcharts and WiFi. Welcoming up to 25 delegates, the centre is perfect for boardroom meetings<br />

and training days.<br />

The Franklin Suite has its own private lounge, direct access to a private patio and the Courtyard Garden and can<br />

accommodate up to 150 delegates for a theatre-style event or 100 guests attending a dinner and dance.<br />

180 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

5 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

40 Free<br />

On-site Spaces<br />

Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />

Gym<br />

Indoor Pool<br />

& Spa<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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No one can deny the success of the Rugby World Cup Japan<br />

<strong>2019</strong> in introducing the game to a new audience in Asia.<br />

And if a sport can break new ground, how about taking a<br />

meeting or event to new grounds too?<br />

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Our line out of rugby club grounds is certainly<br />

raising the crossbar with superb event facilities<br />

and excellent service, and leading out the team<br />

is the home ground of Scotland’s national team;<br />

BT Murrayfield.<br />

of exclusivity is appreciated, pick one of the<br />

Murrayfield Boxes. Overlooking the famous pitch,<br />

the view creates an inspiring backdrop and a great<br />

ice-breaker for polite conversation during a private<br />

dining occasion.<br />

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, within a short<br />

distance of Edinburgh International Airport and<br />

convenient for the city’s Haymarket Train Station,<br />

BT Murrayfield provides a prestigious backdrop<br />

for an intimate dinner or boardroom meeting in<br />

addition to offering gala dinner experiences for<br />

over 1,000 guests.<br />

With delegate day rates starting at £25 and a<br />

good range of contemporary rooms suitable<br />

for a variety of functions, event organisers will<br />

certainly welcome the choice as well as the<br />

excellent rates. For a meeting where a touch<br />

If exhibition space is on the agenda, BT Murrayfield<br />

doesn’t disappoint with 1,500 square metres plus,<br />

there is vast outdoor space for team-building<br />

events and parking at the stadium isn’t an issue<br />

with 600 free spaces.<br />

Murrayfield Experience is leading the way with<br />

exciting catering. Combining Scottish tradition<br />

with modern twists and creating menus that use<br />

seasonal ingredients, the team promise guests’<br />

taste buds will be tantalised! In addition to sample<br />

menus, the team are more than happy to work with<br />

organisers on creating bespoke menus too.<br />

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Grounds to Tackle Meetings!<br />

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With a trendy and transport link friendly North<br />

London location, Allianz Park is where the Saracens<br />

play their Premiership Rugby. Established in 1876,<br />

they are the current league champions - a title<br />

they’ve now won five times.<br />

The impressive Allianz Park has much to offer<br />

event organisers, including a London 2012 Olympic<br />

gem! Your delegates won’t need to imagine<br />

following in the footsteps of Sir Mo, Usain Bolt<br />

and Dame Jessica! With a capacity for up to 2,500<br />

people, the indoor 100 metre track has come direct<br />

from the stadium at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic<br />

Park where it was used by sporting legends<br />

as a warm-up track. The overall space is 1,112<br />

square metres and events here have included car<br />

launches, fashion shows and drinks reception. If<br />

this space sounds like it will bring sporting kudos<br />

to your event, it will. And with a superb on-site<br />

events team with the desire to produce bespoke<br />

events, this space will set the scene for a unique<br />

corporate celebration or team-building day.<br />

Along with 26 acres of green space to hire, Allianz<br />

Park scores highly with its selection of lounges,<br />

meeting rooms and conference spaces. The Tulip,<br />

100 Club and Fez have been designed to work as<br />

three stand alone spaces or combined into one<br />

large area to welcome up to 600 delegates.<br />

For a smaller space that still inspires, the<br />

Boardroom is where directors watch Saracens<br />

home games. With state-of-the-art AV equipment,<br />

air-conditioning and full length glass doors<br />

providing views over the all-weather pitch, a<br />

meeting here for up to 12 executives makes a<br />

striking setting.<br />

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Grounds to Tackle Meetings!<br />

Allianz Park is also home to the World’s Greatest<br />

Sporting Art and Memorabilia Collection too.<br />

Imagine how the flag that flew over Wembley in<br />

1966 could inspire a sales team to success! Or the<br />

bench where players sat as George Best scored six<br />

goals for Northampton! There’s even a photo of<br />

Nelson Mandela boxing with Muhammed Ali which<br />

must surely motivate delegates onto greatness!<br />

Delegate day rates start from £35.<br />

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If you like modern, you’ll love the Sixways Stadium<br />

where the Worcester Warriors play Premiership<br />

Rugby. The contemporary, bright rooms and suites<br />

create flexible conference, exhibition and meeting<br />

spaces. The Pitchview Suite is a particular favourite<br />

and welcomes up to 700 guests for a reception or<br />

500 for a dinner and dance while the double sized<br />

pitch view boxes are perfect for up to 30 delegates.<br />

The stadium sits on a 65 acre site surrounded by<br />

training pitches, including an all weather artificial<br />

grass pitch which is available to hire all year round.<br />

If the intention is to focus on team-building, there<br />

are plenty of options including five-a-side football<br />

tournaments, It’s a Knockout, Bronco Bull Riding<br />

and climbing walls. A delegate day rate of £30 and<br />

all the space needed for product launches, concerts<br />

and marquee events puts the Sixways Stadium in a<br />

championship position to impress.<br />

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Grounds to Tackle Meetings!<br />

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There’s no deficit of style and sophistication at the<br />

Emerald Headingley Stadium. Home to the Leeds<br />

Rhinos, Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Yorkshire<br />

Carnegie, a £45 million development has created<br />

conference and meeting spaces that would not<br />

look out of place in a trendy London location.<br />

With views over the cricket and rugby pitches,<br />

the North Stand provides modern and adaptable<br />

rooms and suites that tick the boxes for unique,<br />

unusual and utterly elegant. With a maximum<br />

capacity for 350 delegates, the air-conditioned<br />

Long Room has its own private bar and views<br />

over the cricket pitch but if you want a pitch view<br />

and plasma screens to present to delegates, the<br />

Emerald Suite Theatre is your pick. Expansive<br />

windows with an inspiring view will wow and<br />

the 10 plasma screens will ensure everyone is<br />

on message.<br />

For a more intimate occasion, the Directors’ Private<br />

Dining Suite is a luxurious setting to entertain VIP<br />

guests with table service and delicious dining.<br />

With a day delegate rate of £29, consider the<br />

Emerald Headingley Stadium as a Leeds trend<br />

setter without the expensive label.<br />

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Grounds to Tackle Meetings!<br />

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Doubletree by Hilton Hull<br />

Hull, East Yorkshire HU2 8NH<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£23<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£139<br />

From a boardroom meeting for 20 to a theatre-style<br />

event for up to 1,000 delegates in the Ballroom, the<br />

Doubletree by Hilton Hull ticks the boxes.<br />

Located in the heart of the city that was crowned UK<br />

City of Culture in 2017, the hotel benefits from large<br />

flexible event space. All rooms have air-conditioning<br />

as well as natural daylight in most, and there are<br />

no pillars or posts to spoil a delegate’s view of<br />

presentations or keynote speakers.<br />

A dedicated on-site events team are on-hand to<br />

assist and catering can be tailored to suit the event;<br />

from a banquet service to a working lunch or a<br />

networking breakfast meeting. And, at the end of a<br />

busy day of meetings, the hotel’s Lexington Rooftop<br />

Bar and Terrace is an inviting space to unwind with<br />

the city’s skyline as the backdrop.<br />

On-site parking and complimentary WiFi add to the<br />

appeal of this contemporary city centre hotel.<br />

1000 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

4 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

72 On-site<br />

Spaces<br />

Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />

Ballroom<br />

Catering<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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A Day in the Life<br />

A Day in the Life of...<br />

Wayne<br />

Topley<br />

Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire<br />

Managing Director<br />

With venues in Bradford, Harrogate, Huddersfield<br />

and Wakefield, Wayne Topley is the managing<br />

director of Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire; the<br />

largest independently owned collection of 4-star<br />

hotels in Yorkshire.<br />

He tells us about his working day…<br />

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How long have you worked at Cedar<br />

Court Hotels Yorkshire and what does<br />

your role involve?<br />

I am relatively new to the role and company. I<br />

have been here for three months, but this is my<br />

33rd year in the industry having started work at 14<br />

in a local café/restaurant in my home village in the<br />

Peak District.<br />

My role involves a broad spectrum of activities,<br />

but the main objectives are to pull the collection<br />

of hotels and its teams together, strengthen its<br />

position on both the local and national corporate<br />

market as a leading exceptional value business<br />

hotel, and to grow the group going forward under<br />

unified direction, ethos and values.<br />

What is the most rewarding thing about<br />

working in this industry and what do<br />

you love most about your job?<br />

People: both the team and the guest. We are<br />

responsible for delivering great experiences every<br />

day and it always amazes me as to the level of<br />

impact and ownership we have of this.<br />

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A Day in the Life<br />

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Are there any events you have held that<br />

stand out for you?<br />

There have been so many over my time;<br />

international golf tournaments, Bollywood<br />

award shows, MOBO after parties, political<br />

party conferences and so on. I have been lucky<br />

enough to be part of exceptional teams that have<br />

attracted, planned and delivered great events<br />

across a range of purposes, locations and venues.<br />

Each has the same foundation, an ability to<br />

understand the event need and translate that into<br />

a service delivery plan that every member of the<br />

team can play a part.<br />

What team-building activities do you<br />

offer at Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire?<br />

We work with a range of team-building providers<br />

and they know how to get the best out of our four<br />

different locations. For example, Cedar Court<br />

Hotel Harrogate is overlooking the famous ‘Stray’,<br />

one of the many open green spaces in the town.<br />

We have run activities such as boot camps or<br />

yoga sessions there over the last few years. In our<br />

Bradford hotel we have great communal spaces<br />

as well as large meetings and event function<br />

spaces. Team-building has included anything<br />

from Bradford City treasure hunts through to<br />

more informal events like bonkers bingo and<br />

cake decorating delivered by our Head Chef. It’s<br />

important to listen to an event organiser’s needs<br />

and then develop a brief that meets and exceeds<br />

the expectation.<br />

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A Day in the Life<br />

Do you offer a package for delegates and<br />

what does that include?<br />

We are very excited to launch our new (and<br />

probably the best in Yorkshire!) meetings package.<br />

In simple terms, it’s a fixed price 24-hour rate of<br />

£115.00 per person (available all day, every day)<br />

which includes everything you would expect, plus<br />

three value add-on themes to choose from.<br />

Our experience tells us there are three key<br />

meeting types; play, plan and learn, so each<br />

theme has an add-on that really supports the<br />

agenda and delegates get the most out of their<br />

time with us. For example, the play package<br />

includes a Gin tasting session before dinner and<br />

the plan package includes lunch how you want it<br />

and when you want it, plus the option to decide<br />

on the day. We believe this truly will allow the<br />

objectives of a planning session to be met.<br />

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A Day in the Life<br />

Why should an event organiser choose<br />

Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire for their<br />

next event?<br />

A fixed price 24-hour meeting package of £115.00<br />

per person is unique in our industry and is a total<br />

commitment to how important this element is<br />

to our business. It allows organisers to budget<br />

and plan the event and then focus on meeting<br />

the objectives through the value add-on themes<br />

we are offering. All supported by a one-hour<br />

guarantee response to an enquiry. We believe this<br />

shows we value what the organiser needs.<br />

What achievements are you most proud of?<br />

Building strong teams in every business I have led;<br />

this is key within our industry. All the awards and<br />

recognition I have enjoyed over my career have<br />

been down to this focus and achievement.<br />

Thanks Wayne.<br />

Find out more about Cedar Court Hotels<br />

Yorkshire and all that the individual<br />

venues provide for meetings, conferences<br />

and corporate celebrations here.<br />

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Clarion Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield<br />

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 3QZ<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£25<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£115<br />

Exhibition space and a total of 18 meeting rooms, all<br />

benefitting from natural daylight and air-conditioning,<br />

are available at this Yorkshire hotel which is<br />

conveniently located for the M1.<br />

The Cedar Suite is the largest event space with a<br />

capacity of 500 delegates for a theatre-style event<br />

or 260 guests for a cabaret. At the opposite end of<br />

the scale, small meetings for up to six delegates<br />

can be comfortably accommodated in one of the<br />

suite lounges.<br />

Major refurbishment work has taken place over<br />

recent years to create stylish new guest rooms, and<br />

bright and welcoming public areas in addition to the<br />

well-equipped meeting rooms.<br />

The large flexible restaurant is ideal for working lunches<br />

or relaxed informal dining and all of the event rooms<br />

can be hired on a half or full day basis in addition to<br />

day delegate packages being available.<br />

500 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

18 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

350<br />

On-site Spaces<br />

Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />

Mini Gym<br />

Indoor Pool<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel<br />

Colchester, Essex CO1 2TZ<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£28<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£149<br />

Steeped in history, the Rose and Crown is one of<br />

Colchester’s most celebrated buildings. Iconic Tudor<br />

beams and old world charm reign in this beautiful<br />

listed building that dates back as far as the 1400s.<br />

Located in the basement of the hotel are former<br />

prison cells that have been restored to create the<br />

space for functions for up to 20 delegates. Natural<br />

daylight is available and free WiFi so don’t let the<br />

thought of a prison cell deter! The Prison Room<br />

features exposed stone walls, cell doors and a<br />

beamed ceiling. The bright and modern meeting<br />

room furniture blends with the original features to<br />

create a bright, comfortable and quirky space.<br />

Historic features continue to impress in the hotel’s<br />

largest room. Situated on the ground floor, the Rose<br />

Room is a stunning space for up to 100 delegates<br />

attending a theatre style event, 60 guests for a dinner<br />

and dance and up to 50 people attending a classroom<br />

type event.<br />

The Rose and Crown Hotel is an excellent choice for<br />

private dining occasions too.<br />

100 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

2 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

45 Free<br />

On-site Spaces<br />

Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />

Parties<br />

Private Dining<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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Photo by Andrei-Daniel Nicolae


Celebrating 50 years of the Scottish tourism industry and<br />

the Tourism Act (1969), we’ve created our own Scottish<br />

Conference Clan which beautifully fuses culture with<br />

cutting-edge facilities, history with hearty hospitality and a<br />

spot of sport with superb service!<br />

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Kicking off at Scotland’s National Stadium,<br />

Hampden Park has a portfolio of meeting and<br />

event spaces to be proud of. Event organisers have<br />

a choice of 46 spaces, from modern Executive<br />

Skyboxes that overlook the famous turf, to suites<br />

accommodating up to 500 delegates. Add to that,<br />

the superb purpose-built auditorium which seats<br />

up to 250 people and Hampden Park is home to<br />

much more than football! In fact, its home to the<br />

Scottish Football Museum and Hall of Fame too<br />

and a savvy event organiser will make sure there’s<br />

extra time for delegates to enjoy a behind the<br />

scenes tour!<br />

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The Conference Clan<br />

The Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish<br />

Highlands is a beautiful union of ancient forest,<br />

mountain walks, ski runs and lochs that create<br />

the perfect playground for team-building days<br />

combined with residential stays.<br />

When it comes to hosting an event, the world<br />

class exclusive conference facilities at Macdonald<br />

Aviemore Resort really do impress. Custom<br />

designed to meet all the demands of a meeting,<br />

conference or exhibition, event organisers can<br />

be confident in the unlimited WiFi access with up<br />

to 100 MBps of dedicated extra bandwidth<br />

available, and all the latest AV technology required<br />

to deliver a first class presentation, product launch<br />

or training day.<br />

Impressive too is the 650-seat auditorium which<br />

features tiered seats, a ceiling projector and large<br />

cinema quality screen along with the necessary<br />

sound and lighting for delivering a keynote<br />

presentation. For a corporate celebration the<br />

Peregrine Suite won’t let you down. It boasts its<br />

own portable stage, private bar, dance floor and<br />

fully equipped kitchens and add to this the striking<br />

views over the Craigellachie Hills and a memorable<br />

and magical event is on the cards.<br />

Macdonald Aviemore Resort is no stranger to<br />

hosting big events. Party Political conferences<br />

and blue chip company seminars have been<br />

successfully created and delivered by the on-site<br />

events team who are at your disposal and with the<br />

Macdonald Meetings promise you can count on a<br />

seamless service with expert support.<br />

Large trade fairs, exhibitions and vehicle launches<br />

for over 1,000 guests or an executive board room<br />

meeting for 12 delegates are equally well served.<br />

Add to the mix a choice of restaurants, superb guest<br />

rooms, including 18 luxury lodges, excellent leisure<br />

and high class spa facilities and an on-site luxury<br />

shopping complex, and you and your delegates<br />

may not want to leave!<br />

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Moving on from the imposing size of Macdonald<br />

Aviemore Resort to the intimate exclusivity of a<br />

family-run working hill farm in Aberfeldy; Errichel<br />

House and Cottages is where you say hello to a<br />

different meeting environment. Here is where you<br />

embrace a creative space that’s sure to excite and<br />

inspire, a space that will encourage new ideas and<br />

forge a way ahead.<br />

Welcoming up to 16 delegates, Arrichel offers a<br />

balanced bled of business and pleasure and where<br />

comfort and service have ensured guests return<br />

again and again. The tranquil setting is certainly<br />

conducive to brain storming and number crunching<br />

and with exclusive use of the Roundhouse and<br />

Library, privacy is assured and connectivity is a<br />

given with WiFi available. Tea and coffee breaks and<br />

an exceptional buffet lunch prepared by the much<br />

loved Thyme Restaurant team will more than satisfy<br />

the hungriest of delegates.<br />

Perfect for avoiding any post lunch slumps, take<br />

some time in the afternoon for a guided farm walk<br />

where delegates can spot the native rare breed<br />

livestock and learn more about the farm’s field to<br />

fork philosophy that drives the restaurant.<br />

You can also add in a half-day cookery workshop,<br />

cocktail and mocktail making or curated wine<br />

tastings. For off-site adventure, consider the<br />

Highland Safari Land Rover experience, white water<br />

rafting, canoeing and climbing.<br />

Overnight accommodation is a choice of three<br />

luxury cottages where the spectacular views over<br />

the Highlands of Perthshire will impress as much as<br />

the attention to detail and comfort in each cottage.<br />

Alternatively, there are four additional en-suite<br />

guest rooms that are as equally charming.<br />

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The Conference Clan<br />

The sweeping staircases, high ceilings and grand<br />

rooms of the Station Hotel in Perth pave the way<br />

for events in what was Queen Victoria’s favourite<br />

hotel in Scotland. Operating as the railway station’s<br />

hotel, Victoria was such a regular visitor that a royal<br />

passage was created from the station to the hotel<br />

for Her Majesty’s use.<br />

The historic building certainly charms with striking<br />

Victorian architecture and its event facilities score<br />

highly. With its Ballroom, Grampian and Methven<br />

rooms, it’s an ideal choice for a conference or<br />

corporate celebration for up to 300 delegates.<br />

Within the hotel’s beautiful gardens, a marquee can<br />

accommodate a further 400 guests.<br />

Station Hotel is well placed geographically too.<br />

Edinburgh International Airport is 40 minutes,<br />

Glasgow International is 90 minutes and of course,<br />

Perth railway station is just a short walk away.<br />

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On to Edinburgh and to the UNESCO world heritage<br />

site where the Georgian town houses that connect to<br />

create the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel bring<br />

sophisticated glamour to a gala event, wow factor to<br />

a workshop and modern day facilities to a meeting.<br />

Overlooking one of Edinburgh’s prettiest private<br />

garden squares, the attractive hotel has six function<br />

rooms offering the best in AV and IT, including<br />

superfast WiFi with a 100Mb bandwidth. Down at<br />

the hotel’s basement level is The Cellar which can<br />

accommodate up to 60 delegates. This industrial<br />

inspired space is an eye-catching backdrop for a<br />

corporate celebration as well as classroom style<br />

training days.<br />

The smaller meeting rooms really showcase the<br />

Georgian features of the property while the blank<br />

canvas of the Gallery invites larger events for up<br />

to 300 delegates to stand-out in the bright and<br />

airy space.<br />

Not to miss out, the polished hardwood table and<br />

12 leather chairs of the Executive Boardroom set the<br />

right tone for a formal business meeting.<br />

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The Conference Clan<br />

Business is certainly made easy at the Village<br />

Hotel Aberdeen with a dedicated Events HUB<br />

that includes a café for unlimited hot and cold<br />

refreshments and snacks throughout the day.<br />

Clickshare technology in the conference and<br />

meeting rooms make wire-free presentations to<br />

plasma screens and TVs a seamless service, and<br />

free high speed WiFi on an unlimited number of<br />

devices ensures delegates stay connected.<br />

A Starbucks coffee shop in the hotel lobby along<br />

with the Village Grill and Village Pub provide a<br />

relaxed environment for delegate downtime and<br />

the Village Gym with its 20 metre swimming pool<br />

will tick the boxes of fitness fans.<br />

We started our conference clan collection in<br />

the home of Scottish football, headed to the<br />

slopes of the country’s ski resort, fell for the<br />

charm of meeting down on the farm, followed<br />

in royal footsteps and then embraced Georgian<br />

glamour before a modern meeting with the latest<br />

technology in Aberdeen painted the picture of 21st<br />

century gatherings.<br />

Next stop is the Findmeaconference website to<br />

find the home of your next event >><br />

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CELEBRATE<br />

ST. ANDREW’S DAY<br />

IN SCOTLAND<br />

Aberdeen<br />

Dundee<br />

Edinburgh<br />

Glasgow<br />

St. Andrews<br />

Inverness


Thorpe Park<br />

Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8PN<br />

Scotland National Stadium<br />

- Hampden Park<br />

Glasgow, Strathclyde G42 9BA<br />

Innside<br />

by Melia Manchester<br />

Manchester, Gtr Manchester M15 4RP<br />

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort<br />

Burnley, Lancashire BB12 0RT<br />

Kent Event Centre<br />

Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF<br />

Crowne Plaza Birmingham<br />

Birmingham, West Midlands B1 1HH<br />

Nettle Hill<br />

Coventry, West Midlands CV7 9JL<br />

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Leonardo Hotels UK offers stylish, well located meeting and function<br />

rooms across the UK. Each location has an experienced and dedicated<br />

team on hand to ensure the smooth running of events.<br />

Grand Harbour Hotel<br />

Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1AG<br />

A total of 13 flexible meeting rooms with the latest<br />

state-of-the-art equipment.<br />

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh<br />

Murrayfield<br />

Edinburgh, Midlothian EH12 6UG<br />

Training and event rooms with fantastic meeting<br />

packages to suit a range of budgets.<br />

Leonardo Inn Glasgow<br />

West End<br />

Glasgow, Strathclyde G12 0XP<br />

A fashionable 3-star hotel with four event rooms & a<br />

location in close proximity to the M8.<br />

Leonardo Hotel London<br />

Heathrow Airport<br />

West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 0DP<br />

A welcoming environment for business in 11<br />

fully-equipped meeting rooms with natural daylight.<br />

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Featured Group<br />

Leonardo Royal London<br />

City Hotel<br />

City, London EC3N 2BQ<br />

In the heart of London’s financial district; ideal for<br />

meetings, corporate functions or private events.<br />

Leonardo Boutique Hotel<br />

Huntingtower<br />

Perth, Perthshire PH1 3JT<br />

An elegant country house setting with function rooms<br />

for up to 20 delegates.<br />

Leonardo Royal London<br />

St Pauls<br />

City, London EC4V 5AJ<br />

Nestled by the side of St Paul’s Cathedral, this is a<br />

spectacular venue with 23 flexible event spaces.<br />

Leonardo Royal Hotel<br />

Edinburgh<br />

Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 8DN<br />

Business guests have everything they need in this<br />

conveniently located hotel in Edinburgh.<br />

Leonardo Royal London<br />

Tower Hotel<br />

Tower Hill, London E1 8GP<br />

Spread over two floors, there is a range of rooms with<br />

state-of-the-art facilities welcoming up to 850 delegates.<br />

01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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A private dining experience to entertain clients<br />

A dinner and disco to dance the night away<br />

An extraordinary venue to bring special sparkle to<br />

your corporate celebrations…<br />

Use the free service from the<br />

FindmeaChristmasParty team at<br />

Findmeaconference to source your party<br />

venues, overnight accommodation and<br />

travel arrangements.<br />

01775 843410<br />

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

reservations@findmeaconference.com


Findmea Christmas Party<br />

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel<br />

Sheffield Park<br />

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S8 8BW<br />

Christmas Meeting & Festive Party Packages<br />

Mercure Norwich Hotel<br />

Norwich, Norfolk NR3 2BA<br />

Christmas Masquerade<br />

Mercure Southampton Centre<br />

Dolphin Hotel<br />

Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2HN<br />

Christmas Parties & Overnight Accommodation<br />

Highfield Park<br />

Hook, Hampshire RG27 0LG<br />

Private & Shared Parties<br />

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Doubletree by Hilton Hull<br />

Hull, East Yorkshire HU2 8NH<br />

Tribute Nights, Private & Shared Parties<br />

The Willows Training Centre<br />

at Wyboston Lakes<br />

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK44 3AL<br />

Christmas Conference Offer<br />

Vale Resort<br />

Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8JY<br />

Festive Party Nights<br />

Doubletree by Hilton<br />

Nottingham - Gateway<br />

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG8 6AZ<br />

Magical Christmas Moments<br />

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Findmea Christmas Party<br />

Hilton Garden Inn<br />

Birmingham Brindleyplace<br />

Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2HW<br />

Festive Celebrations<br />

Aintree Racecourse<br />

Liverpool, Merseyside L9 5AS<br />

A Great Gatsby Christmas<br />

China Fleet Country Club<br />

Plymouth, Cornwall PL12 6LJ<br />

Festive Party Nights<br />

Birmingham Botanical Gardens<br />

Birmingham, West Midlands B15 3TR<br />

Las Vegas Christmas Party Nights<br />

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Carlisle Racecourse<br />

Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 4TS<br />

Dance the Night Away<br />

The Ageas Bowl<br />

Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3XH<br />

Private & Shared Parties<br />

Imperial War Museum North<br />

- Manchester<br />

Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1TZ<br />

Exclusive Christmas Party Hire Packages<br />

Holiday Inn Camden Lock<br />

Camden Town, London NW1 7BY<br />

Party Nights with Complimentary Drink<br />

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Findmea Christmas Party<br />

Holiday Inn<br />

London Kensington Forum<br />

Kensington, London SW7 4DN<br />

Ashburn Festive Menu<br />

Newcastle Gateshead<br />

Marriott Hotel Metrocentre<br />

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE11 9XF<br />

Packages & Party Nights<br />

AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays<br />

Manchester, Gtr Manchester M5 3AW<br />

Festive Offers<br />

The Great Barr Hotel<br />

& Conference Centre<br />

Birmingham, West Midlands B15 3TR<br />

Festive Party Nights<br />

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Taking your team to the<br />

Christmas party? You’ll need<br />

Findmea ho-ho-hotelroom!<br />

As the festive season approaches, it’s good to know your<br />

teams’ welfare is a top priority.<br />

Be assured they have a safe and comfortable place to rest<br />

their heads after the fun of the office party by using<br />

We’ll negotiate the best room rates and our booking<br />

service is completely FREE!<br />

01775 843402<br />

Contact<br />

8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday


Meet the Team<br />

Ali<br />

Marketing Executive<br />

Jack<br />

Junior Graphic Designer<br />

Jade<br />

Digital Marketing<br />

Apprentice<br />

Jade<br />

Accommodation<br />

Specialist<br />

Jenny<br />

Venue Finding<br />

Specialist<br />

Joana<br />

Reservations<br />

Supervisor<br />

Joanne<br />

Reservations Agent<br />

Jodie<br />

Reservations Agent<br />

Kim<br />

Sales Account<br />

Manager<br />

Kimberley<br />

Director<br />

Lizzy<br />

Client Services<br />

Mags<br />

Account Manager<br />

Martin<br />

Business Development<br />

Executive<br />

Mary<br />

Venue Finding<br />

Specialist<br />

Nicole<br />

Marketing<br />

Assistant<br />

Rory<br />

Business Development<br />

Executive<br />

Ryan<br />

Reservations<br />

Support<br />

Sarah<br />

Group Account<br />

Manager<br />

Stefanie<br />

Account Manager<br />

Susie<br />

Director<br />

Tanya<br />

Director<br />

Tanya<br />

Digital Designer<br />

Wendy<br />

Travel Specialist


Using our Services<br />

Contact Us<br />

(+44) 01775 843410<br />

reservations@findmeaconference.com<br />

www.findmeaconference.com<br />

Your Enquiry<br />

A Findmeaconference specialist will take your enquiry,<br />

gathering as much information as possible. We want your event<br />

to be a great success, however small or large, so this fact finding<br />

stage will lay the foundations of your event.<br />

Our Proposal<br />

Working in partnership with you, your dedicated<br />

Findmeaconference specialist will prepare a proposal with<br />

options for your consideration.<br />

Confirmation<br />

Once you’re happy with the proposal, a Findmeaconference<br />

specialist will liaise with all the relevant parties, securing the<br />

booking on your behalf, and will continue to support you over<br />

the weeks or months leading up to your event.<br />

Your Event<br />

Your event successfully takes place and a Findmeaconference<br />

specialist contacts you to gather feedback on the venue,<br />

facilities and services.


Using our Services<br />

Contact Us<br />

(+44) 01775 843402<br />

reservations@findmeahotelroom.com<br />

www.findmeahotelroom.com<br />

Your Enquiry<br />

Working with your agreed budget and location, a<br />

Findmeahotelroom specialist will locate the best hotel<br />

at the best rate or source the best travel itinerary to get<br />

you to your destination on time.<br />

Our Proposal<br />

Once you’re happy with the options provided, your<br />

Findmeahotelroom specialist will make the booking and<br />

you will receive confirmation via email or SMS.<br />

Confirmation<br />

The booking can be secured to a card of your choice, with<br />

payment taken at the time of confirmation or on arrival. For<br />

clients using our bill back service, we will settle your bill and<br />

issue a fortnightly invoice consolidating your billing.<br />

Introducing...<br />

We can supply your company with a bespoke online portal so<br />

you can request, manage and monitor your accommodation<br />

requirements and access management tools and reports.


MANCHESTER<br />

C O N F E R E N C E S<br />

A C C O M M O D A T I O N<br />

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