Dylan Thomas Centre Conference Pack

Conference Pack 01792 463980 â—? www.swansea.gov.uk/dtc

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Contents A little background………………………………………………….....

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Contact us………..………………………………………………….....

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Room setup and capacity……………………………………………..

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Room and equipment hire…………………………………………….

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Buffet options – cold buffet 1………………………………………….

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Buffet options – cold buffet 2………………………………………….

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Buffet options – cold buffet 3………………………………………….

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Buffet options – cold buffet 4………………………………………….

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Buffet options – cold buffet 1b………………………………………..

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Buffet options - hot buffet menu 1……………………………………

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Buffet options - hot buffet menu 2……………………………………

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Buffet options - hot buffet menu 3……………………………………

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Buffet options - hot buffet menu 4……………………………………

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Location…………………………………………………………………

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A little background‌ Formerly the old Swansea Town Guildhall, The Dylan Thomas Centre was substantially refurbished as part of the Year of Literature, 1995. Opened officially on March 1 1995 by former US President Jimmy Carter, The Dylan Thomas Centre has had many visitors since opening, including Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas.

The rapid growth of the town and the creation of the County Borough in 1889 and the Education Authority Act of 1902 dramatically increased the responsibilities of Swansea's local government. In 1902, the Old Guildhall’s first floor was extensively refurbished and, soon after, several houses in adjacent roads were acquired as additional offices. In 1914, another extension was added to the north-eastern side, on the former site of the Victorian fire station.

By 1929, it was clear that a new Guildhall building was essential and when, in October 1934, the present Guildhall was completed, the Old Guildhall took on new roles, mainly in education and youth training. In the late 1930s, it served as a Juvenile Employment Centre; during the Second World War it was requisitioned by the military. From 1949 to 1969 the Youth Employment Bureau occupied one section, while the greater part became Swansea's Secondary Technical School from 1949 to 1960. From 1960-70 the building housed the College of Further Education and from 1970 until 1982, served as an annexe to Dynevor School.

Today, supported by a specialist commercial book shop and award-winning restaurant and banqueting facilities, the building plays host to varied events from 1995 to the present day. Events include literature performance and readings, author interviews, debates, lectures, small scale drama, video, film showings, exhibitions, seminars, award ceremonies, book launches and workshops. As well, the permanent exhibition, Dylan Thomas: Man and Myth, has been well-received and continues to draw in people from around the world.

With a growing reputation of excellence in all areas of operation, and the annual Dylan Thomas Festival, The Dylan Thomas Centre is fulfilling its promise as a building for the people of Swansea and beyond.

Contact us Dylan Thomas Centre Somerset Place, Swansea SA1 1RR Tel: 01792 463980 Fax: 01792 463993 email: dylanthomas.centre@swansea.gov.uk

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Room setup and capacity Room

Layout

Capacity

Cabaret

120

Theatre Style

180

Fixed Seating

111 (+3 Wheelchair)

Table Setting

120

Buffet

180

Boardroom

14

Theatre Style

24

Boardroom

20

Theatre Style

30

Boardroom

10

Theatre Style

18

Conference Room 1

Studio Theatre

Restaurant

Meeting Room 1

The Carter Room

Library

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Room and equipment hire Room Hire Charges Area for hire

Duration of hire

Price†

Conference Room 1

8 hours

£326

Studio Theatre

Evening use

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

£326 plus staff costs £100 or £25 per hour plus staff costs

The Carter Room

4 hours

£132

Meeting Room 1

4 hours

£90

Library

4 hours

£50

Item

Details

Price

Tea & Coffee

Per person, per serving

£1.20

Tea, Coffee & Biscuits

Per person, per serving

£1.60

Refreshments

Equipment Hire Equipment

Price†‡

Overhead projector and screen

£26.50

Flipchart and pens

£13

TV monitor and video

£50

Slide projector

£50

Power point projector

£100

Public address system (microphone & speakers)

£95

Normal BT line

£47.50

ISDN Line

£125

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April 2009 to March 2010 VAT will be added to all equipment hire charges.

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Buffet options Cold buffet 1 Selection of sandwiches Served with meat, fish & vegetarian fillings on white & malted brown bread *** Marinated chicken drumsticks *** Sausage rolls / cheese rolls *** Spicy potato wedges Served with sour cream *** Warm Quiche Selection of meat & vegetarian *** Garden salad With Caesar dressing *** Crudities & dip *** Fresh fruit ÂŁ11 per person

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Buffet options Cold buffet 2 Selection of sandwiches Served with meat, fish & vegetarian fillings on white & malted brown bread *** Mango & brie pastry parcel *** Asia stick Thai veggie Crispy pastry pouches thread on a bamboo skewer with a filling of vegetables in a piquant, medium hot yellow curry sauce *** Spicy potato wedges Served with sour cream *** Warm Quiche Selection of meat & vegetarian *** Marinated chicken drumsticks *** Garden salad With Caesar dressing *** Fresh fruit ÂŁ13 per person

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Buffet options Cold buffet menu 3 Minimum 30 persons for daytime / 75 persons for night-time Honey roast gammon ham With coarse grain mustard *** Roast topside of beef With horseradish sauce *** Marinated chicken drumsticks *** Garden salad With Caesar dressing *** Vegetable coleslaw *** Hot buttered potatoes *** Bread roll & butter *** Chocolate truffle torte ÂŁ15 per person

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Buffet options Cold buffet menu 4 Minimum 50 persons for daytime / 75 persons for night-time Selection of salmon & seafood Salmon escalope’s garnished with cockles, mussels, king prawns, & shell on prawns *** Honey roasted gammon ham With coarse grain mustard *** Roast topside of beef With horseradish sauce *** Marinated chicken drumstick *** Warm slice of quiche Selection of Meat &vegetarian *** Garden salad With Caesar dressing *** Vegetable coleslaw *** Hot buttered potatoes *** Bread roll & butter *** Baked vanilla cheesecake With a fruit coulis £19 per person

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Buffet options Cold buffet menu 1B Minimum 100 persons Evening only Selection of sandwiches Served with meat, fish & vegetarian fillings on white & malted brown bread *** Marinated chicken drumsticks *** Sausage rolls / cheese rolls *** Spicy potato wedges Served with sour cream *** Warm slice of quiche Selection of Meat &vegetarian *** Mango & brie pastry parcel *** Asia stick Thai veggie Crispy pastry pouches thread on a bamboo skewer with a filling of vegetables in a piquant, medium hot yellow curry sauce ÂŁ13.50 per person

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Buffet options Hot buffet menu 1 Minimum 10 persons Day only Steak & mushroom pie Diced beef, onions & mushrooms in gravy topped with puff pastry *** Vegetable & bean ragout Assorted vegetables & beans in a rich tomato & basil sauce *** Sauté potatoes *** Garden peas *** Baked vanilla cheesecake With fruit coulis £11 per person

Hot buffet menu 2 Minimum 10 persons Chicken pie Diced chicken, mushrooms & onions in a white sauce topped with puff pastry *** Vegetable & bean chilli *** Sauté potatoes *** Boiled rice *** Garden peas *** Baked vanilla cheesecake With fruit coulis £12 per person

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Buffet options Hot buffet menu 3 Minimum 30 persons Day only Cottage pie Minced beef & vegetables in gravy topped with mashed potatoes *** Thai vegetable curry *** Breaded fish fillet With tartare sauce & lemon *** Buttered new potatoes *** Boiled rice *** Broccoli spears *** Chocolate fudge cake With pouring cream ÂŁ14.50 per person

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Buffet options Hot buffet menu 4 Minimum 75 persons for an evening function

Braised beef in peppercorn sauce *** Fish ragout Assorted fish & shellfish with white wine, dill & cream sauce *** Braised Chicken Diced chicken, onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes & red wine *** Vegetable & bean chilli *** Boiled potatoes *** Boiled rice *** Broccoli spears *** Bread roll & butter *** Baked lemon & sultana cheesecake With fruit coulis ÂŁ17.95 per person

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Location

To get to the Dylan Thomas Centre from the east Leave M4 at Junction 42.

Take A483 (Swansea); follow this road for approximately 4 miles until you pass over the River Tawe Bridge.

Turn left at the set of traffic lights AFTER Sainsbury’s on the left.

The Dylan Thomas Centre is twenty yards along this road on your left, with a Pay and Display car park at the end of this road.

To get to the Dylan Thomas Centre from west Leave M4 Junction 47.

Take A483 Swansea and remain on this road until you enter Swansea. You will pass Swansea High Street Station and Swansea Castle on your left.

Stay in a straight line after Swansea castle which takes you into Wind Street.

Carry straight on at the lights at the bottom of Wind Street into Somerset Place.

The Dylan Thomas Centre is about 20 yards on your left with Pay and Display Parking at the end.

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