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York Conferences invite you to step back in time 40 years... | January 2010
It is 1970, and the University of York has just appointed its first event Conference Officer, heralding the creation of York Conferences. Forty years later marks their Ruby Anniversary, but what else was happening in that eventful year? • On April 11 1970, the Apollo 13 mission was launched, due to be the third manned moon landing. An electrical fault and the subsequent explosion...
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imago strengthens position by adding another property to portfolio | January 2010
imago, the leading conference and events business based at Loughborough University, has announced that it has acquired the Compass Hotel Loughborough on New Ashby Road (formerly the Quality Hotel) and its land, approximately four acres. imago is expected to officially be in possession of the hotel on 29th January, as the contract completes. Under imago's ownership, the hotel will be...
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Delight as the University of Worcester joins VENUEMASTERS | January 2010
VENUEMASTERS, the consortium representing over 80 UK academic venues, is delighted to announce a new addition to our existing portfolio, The University of Worcester, who joined the consortium at the start of December. The University of Worcester has an excellent central location with good transport links. This includes 2 railway stations and a frequent bus service from the city centre....
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Festive market raises funds for Douglas Macmillan Hospice | December 2009
Douglas Macmillan Hospice received a much-needed boost to its funds this week thanks to the festive Christmas market held at Keele Hall. Fifty per cent of ticket sales were donated to the charity raising a staggering £2,166 from the market which was held at the end of November. Visitors helped the Hospice, whilst also enjoying the market's exhibits and stalls, a Santa's...
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East Midlands Conference Centre Opens New Catering Facilities | December 2009
Ahead of its 25 year anniversary in 2010, the East Midlands Conference Centre (EMCC), Nottingham has more than doubled the size of its existing catering facilities with a £350,000 extension. The flagship venue of Nottingham Conferences, caters for around 350 events each year. The new development means that the venue will now be able to increase efficiency when hosting larger events,...
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