2011 Introductory Delegate Rates

For details of our 2011 introductory rates please do get in touch - 0845 230 8580

Autism - Positive From The Start: 28-29th October

Autism: Identification, Diagnosis and the Multidisciplinary Team
28-29th October


This exciting two day course aims to provide a solid platform of understanding and skills to enable professionals to offer positive experiences in the areas of identification, assessment and diagnosis of autism for children and their families.

This event will appeal to:-


Speech and Language Therapists
Psychologists
Paediatricians
CAMHS Team Members
Educational Psychologists
Planners and Commissioners


Visit http://www.positiveaboutautism.co.uk/page3/page12/page12.html for a better look.

World of Learning supplement - guardian.co.uk

The Guardian newspaper has published a dedicated L&D supplement including information about this year's World of Learning Conference & Exhibition.

Cotswold Conference Centre will be attending in conjunction with Conference Centres of Excellence - come and see us on Stand B80 !

The 12-page supplement will consist of independent high quality editorial exploring current issues around L&D, including:

* In-depth features focusing on the up-to-the-minute issues in leadership and e-learning
* Discussion pieces examining the role of social media in L&D and assessing the future shape of learning
* Comment pieces, including an interview with Ruth Spellman, CEO of the Chartered Management Institute and keynote speaker at the World of Learning Conference 2010

The supplement will also be distributed at the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition on 28 & 29 September 2010, so if you miss it in the Guardian, you'll be able to pick up a copy at the show.

World of learning guardian.co.uk

We are one of Hotel Desk’s top ten conference centres for 2010 events !

Cotswold Conference Centre
Worcestershire
http://www.cotswoldconferencecentre.com/

40 miles from Birmingham, set in 300 acres of breathtaking scenery overlooking the Cotswold Vale – this really is a conference venue in Worcestershire with a difference

53 en suite bedrooms, 9 conference/lecture rooms (all air conditioned)

7 syndicate rooms, 100 capacity Theatre rooms

Hotel Desk: Hotel Desk’s top ten conference centres for 2010 meetings, conferences and events

CCC shortlisted for Heart of England Business Tourism Award of the Year

We are pleased to announce that, for the third year in a row, we have been shortlisted for a Heart of England Excellence in Tourism award. The awards, run in association with EnjoyEngland Awards for Excellence 2010, are designed to celebrate the best in tourism in the West Midlands. The Business Tourism category acknowledges the importance that the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector plays in supporting the tourism industry. CCC are delighted to have been shortlisted and to be recognised as a business that demonstrates exceptional commitment to excellence in quality, customer care and business practices.

Good luck Chris - only 7 days to go to your Triathlon ...!

Our very own Chris Catford is joining Chris Barson (the owner of Positive about Autism) to take part in the Upton Triathlon on Saturday 10 July - a British Triathlon Federation registered event.

The event includes a 1.5km swim in the River Severn, a 40km cycle ride and 10km run.

Chris has been training up to the distances and clocked up many, many miles of pedalling, swimming and running in the hope of raising sponsorship for the work of the National Autistic Society.

We wish good luck to all those taking part - members of the CCC Team will be along on 10th July to give Chris a CCC cheer !

We've improved the view ....

The hedge has now gone from in front of Dales Croft. This is the new view from the bedroom windows taken yesterday…

BBC Countryfile visit CCC

Countryfile have recently done a piece to camera on the Estate for the introduction to their programme going out this Sunday 13th June featuring the Asparagus Festival and other activities in the Vale of Evesham at this time.

Complete Meetings Package vs. Modular Pricing

We recognise a current trend where companies are spreading their costs across internal cost centres. Whatever your needs e.g. separating the Day Delegate Rate from Dinner Bed & Breakfast, Cotswold Conference Centre has a flexible approach so please do discuss your specific billing requirements with us.

Cotswold Conference Centre – a growing concern !

The Directors have given the go-ahead for a £3.5M investment programme over the next 2 years to include 36 new bedrooms and the refurbishment of Picton House and Dales Croft. Work starts immediately.

Nick Akerman commented: ‘This is very exciting and clearly demonstrates the confidence the Philip-Sorensen family have in this business. The extra capacity will help us meet demand for corporate training and conferences during the week and allow us to expand the Farncombe Estate programme into some new areas at the weekends.’

Travel to CCC by train for your next event

The Environment Agency have recently discouraged staff from taking most domestic flights to places inside the UK that can easily be reached by train. Paul Leinster, chief executive of the Environment Agency, said: "Our restriction on domestic air travel builds on previous and continuing action on business mileage, energy use, waste to landfill and renewable energy generation”.

To support greener business travel, CCC operates a free collection and return service whenever possible for delegates arriving for a residential event by train at either of our two local train stations. Email rachaelb@cotswoldconferencecentre.com for more details of greener business and training events at Cotswold Conference Centre.

Chef Scott discovers the Milky Way

Our Catering Team pride themselves in sourcing local Cotswold produce for the daily menus to support local farms and small businesses and to reduce ‘food miles’.

Dairy milk, butter, cream and yoghurts are produced on Mr Ingles “Hayway Farm” which is only about 2 miles away – his cows graze in the fields just below the centre! Head Chef Scott Court and Deputy Catering Manger Richard Drakeley were lucky enough to have a guided tour and learn more about the milking process and about how yoghurts are made. Scott explained, “Our delegates have enjoyed milk and dairy products from the farm for many years and it was extremely reassuring and interesting to see the milk production in action”.

Hayway Farm also sources other local products for us including sausages, meat, poultry, local asparagus and seasonal vegetables from the Vale of Evesham

CCC - continual improvement. Latest News.

Feedback from clients recently rated us 1st in the Venue Verdict scores for the three months February to April 2010 with our best ever 100% for Overall Performance. This placed us 1st out of the 175 other participating venues in the UK. Venue Verdict is a popular web-based feedback product completed by event organisers after their visit to CCC.

'Hospitality Assured' is a quality scheme run by the Institute of Hospitality. Recently we achieved 74.1% in our Hospitality Assured accreditation for 2010. This compares very well with an average score for all accreditations in the UK of 68.6%. Our sector's average score is currently 72.2%

Just a reminder...

all of our meeting rooms (including our three new meeting rooms in The Coach House) benefit from free Wi-Fi access.

Nature trail now available for delegates to enjoy

Early this morning Nick took his dogs and walked the lower part of our new nature trail through the Estate. We look forward to launching this in the coming weeks and it is now available and clearly marked for guests and delegates to enjoy.

Keystone Training at CCC

Keystone Training take pride in providing the right learning environment to enable business people and organisations to grow and develop. The business was started by Angela Loggie 6 years ago and has grown steadily to become a market leader in providing innovative leadership and development programmes for many blue chip companies.

So far in 2010, Keystone Training have brought 3 different clients to Cotswold Conference Centre on the Farncombe Estate.

We interviewed Senior Training Consultant, Richard Sivers, to explore his passion for the North Cotswold Estate just outside Broadway, Worcestershire.

“There is a lot of ground work and preparation to do with our bespoke programmes, so moving venue is not something we take lightly nor want to do regularly. Following a web search in mid-2009 I was looking initially for 5 things.
We needed a central location. I knew I didn’t want a hotel environment with a spa and other hotel-like distractions. A dedicated business learning environment was important with plenty of space, the setting had to be right too. CCC came to my attention on the search engines and looked good, actually very good - so I made contact. Right from the first moment I was particularly impressed with the professionalism of Rachael Buttery. Nothing was too much trouble. The pictures are good but when you get there you can’t help but stop and admire the view – it is a stunning location.”

Richard continued…, “The 6th thing I hadn’t put on my list (but I guess everyone expects) is ‘customer service’. I don’t know how they do it but CCC actually deliver exceptional customer service – consistently. The people are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. The place is quite unique. When I ask for something, it happens! Everyone you come into contact with – from Reception to Housekeeping – they are all keen to help make the events as successful as possible. Delegates have all loved the venue, particularly the food! More importantly, we are able to deliver successful development programmes, and long may this partnership continue. ”

Wildlife Camera

Our new Digital Trail Camera has arrived which we will be using to monitor wildlife on the Estate. We look forward to sharing some of the photos taken with you via our nature blog.

New Online Nature Diary at CCC

Take a look at our new online nature diary which captures information and photographs of some of the wildlife found on the Estate.

The online diary can be found at  www.CotswoldConferenceCentre.com/NatureDiary. Other photographs of the Estate can be found on Flickr www.Flickr.com/MeetCotswolds.

Farncombe Honey

As this is the time of year for bees we have certainly had our fair share. There are three swarms at Farncombe House at present that our local beekeeper is attempting to catch. This has given us the idea of keeping hives on the Estate so keep an eye out for Farncombe Honey in the future!

Asparagus on the menu at CCC!

Our Catering Team will be using locally sourced asparagus for the daily menus throughout the Asparagus Season, which runs until Midsummer Day.

New asparagus dishes for this year include -

Evesham Asparagus & Poached Salmon Risotto served with Parmesan Crisps

Evesham Asparagus served with Hollandaise Sauce and a Lightly Poached Egg

Evesham Asparagus & Chicken Terrine wrapped in Braised Leeks Cider Jelly served with Crostini


For more sample menus please email RachaelB@CotswoldConferenceCentre.com