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As most of us are aware, the venue that had been chosen for BBWF09 has run into financial difficulties and is now with the official receiver, as a result of this Carob and myself have been researching an alternate hotel and Carob has found a real peach of a venue http://www.devere-hotels.com/our-hotels/herons-rea...
We had a meeting with them yesterday and not only are they fans of the Marque but have been really helpfull in what they are prepared to offer with regards to facilities and areas we can use, on that basis we think it best to cancel the arrangement with Park Hall and proceed with Herons Reach at Blackpool.
The room rates that Carob negotiated are very fair starting at £65 per room including breakfast, they will also provide us with an evening barbeque at £18 per head, (menu is outstanding)
We also have our own private bar, meeting room with overhead projector etc F.O.C
The room rates will work on a sliding scale though, the longer you leave it to book, the more expensive it will be (approx £20ish) as it is handled by an outside agency.
We will post up the full details once everything is in place next week along with the promotional code etc.
A big thanks go to Carob and his other half for making the trip to Blackpool from Newcastle yesterday.
Edited to add the date
Dates are the same as before;
Early Birds= Friday 20th June
Main Event= Saturday 21st June
Rumble down the Prom Sunday 22nd June
We had a meeting with them yesterday and not only are they fans of the Marque but have been really helpfull in what they are prepared to offer with regards to facilities and areas we can use, on that basis we think it best to cancel the arrangement with Park Hall and proceed with Herons Reach at Blackpool.
The room rates that Carob negotiated are very fair starting at £65 per room including breakfast, they will also provide us with an evening barbeque at £18 per head, (menu is outstanding)
We also have our own private bar, meeting room with overhead projector etc F.O.C
The room rates will work on a sliding scale though, the longer you leave it to book, the more expensive it will be (approx £20ish) as it is handled by an outside agency.
We will post up the full details once everything is in place next week along with the promotional code etc.
A big thanks go to Carob and his other half for making the trip to Blackpool from Newcastle yesterday.
Edited to add the date
Dates are the same as before;Early Birds= Friday 20th June
Main Event= Saturday 21st June
Rumble down the Prom Sunday 22nd June
Edited by chedder on Thursday 12th February 20:17
Doh! I knew something was missing 
Hi Richard,
We have confirmed with Herons Reach for BBWF in June and should have the promo codes before Monday to enable direct booking with the Hotel, Carob and I have tried booking through the agency but the room rates where all over the place.
It has taken a little longer to get organised than expected, due to the Events Manager being on holiday.
Direct booking with the Hotel will give us a rate of £90 for a double/twin room with breakfast, a little more expensive than Ettington Chase but unfortunately it is the only venue that meets our requirements, it may be possible to get a cheaper rate through agencies nearer the time but I personally would not like to take the chance, as it is a fabulous venue and quite popular.
Will give you all the 'heads up' soon
Chedder
We have confirmed with Herons Reach for BBWF in June and should have the promo codes before Monday to enable direct booking with the Hotel, Carob and I have tried booking through the agency but the room rates where all over the place.
It has taken a little longer to get organised than expected, due to the Events Manager being on holiday.
Direct booking with the Hotel will give us a rate of £90 for a double/twin room with breakfast, a little more expensive than Ettington Chase but unfortunately it is the only venue that meets our requirements, it may be possible to get a cheaper rate through agencies nearer the time but I personally would not like to take the chance, as it is a fabulous venue and quite popular.
Will give you all the 'heads up' soon
Chedder
Edited by chedder on Friday 20th February 16:51
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