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New conference and banqueting suites to open at The Forum in Stevenage The Forum, Banqueting and Conference Centre is a purpose built as a stunning and exclusive five star venue with a real WOW factor. An ideal venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, concerts, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, weddings, birthday and anniversary celebrations, sporting events, and product launches and is licensed for Civil Weddings. We are delighted to announce that our spectacular and prestigious new banqueting and conference centre will be opening in May 2014, and is now available for bookings. disposal – offering you total flexibility and first class service.
Conference and Meetings The Conference Centre comprises four modern and flexible conference and rooms ideal for meetings and, events, large or small, training and presentations to suit your requirements. All rooms are finished to a high specification, which includes LCD Projector or LCD TV projection link and Wireless Internet service. The Suite is fully air conditioned and sound proofed throughout, with Banqueting style seating for up to 625 people or it can be divided into three rooms for smaller functions. No expense has been spared on the stylish décor, versatile state of the art, in built LED lighting and latest technology with PA systems and Plasma Screens. There is also a separate, trendy bar and attractive reception area. The Suite also has a purpose built and fully equipped kitchen for selfcatering purposes. Whatever your event, we will put all our amazing facilities, people and experience at your
Our meeting rooms can be hired by hour with packages to suit all budgets and delegate rates from just £30 per person, to provide the key ingredients to make your meeting or event an outstanding success.
Our excellent transport links offer convenient access by road and rail with the venue just minutes away from Stevenage’s main East Coast railway station - with direct rail links from Kings Cross and to the North. The Forum is located just a five minute drive off junction 7 of the A1M and only 28 miles from London. Guests can enjoy Stevenage Leisure Park facilities with its restaurants, multiplex cinema, bowling alley and other entertainment just a five minute walk away. For more details or to book, please contact Ruslana Yarmolyuk on: 0330 4454450.
Hotel Accommodation You will find competitive accommodation rates are available for guests and delegates at the adjacent Ibis Hotel with 98 fully re-furbished bedrooms. All rooms have king size beds, luxury shower rooms, free Wifi and air conditioning throughout. Café Green provides a bar/restaurant with a modern feel. Parking is available at the nearby NCP Car Park.
Visit to Harry Potter Studio Watford as part of National Apprenticeship week Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Watford, hosted a tour of The Making of Harry Potter to promote apprenticeships as part of the National Apprenticeship Week. The tour was attended by Matthew Hancock, government minister for Skills and Enterprise, who stressed to everyone on the tour the need for employers, parents, educational staff and young people themselves, to play an active role in driving apprenticeships across the UK. As a sponsor of the event and Partner of the National Apprenticeship Scheme, Herts Chamber was proud to attend and support the apprenticeships initiative as part of its commitment to promote the skills agenda and increase employability prospects across Hertfordshire.
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