A Welcome Reception and a Closing Reception will be held on the evenings on 4 October and 6 October, to which all delegates are invited. The evening of 5 October is free for delegates to arrange their own social activities or participate in one of the events listed below. Please note that tickets for all events are subject to availability.
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| Wednesday 4 October 2006 |
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| Welcome Reception |
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| 18.30 -19.30 |
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Welcome reception for all delegates at the QEII Conference Centre |
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Thursday 5 October 2006
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| Guided London Walk |
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| 18.45 - 20.15 |
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Cost: £10.00 per head |
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A guided walk with one of London 's professional Blue Badge Guides. The best way to get to know London is on foot and a guided walk will ensure that, as well as seeing the major attractions close up, visitors will catch glimpses of the hidden city and also hear about the history created by some of the people who make up its past and present. |
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The walk will leave the QEII Conference Centre at approximately 18.45 and will take the following route: |
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Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey - covering the history, main buildings and sculptures
Westminster Bridge and Houses of Parliament
River Thames walk – London Eye and the new Golden Jubilee Bridge
Whitehall – 10 Downing Street and Horseguards Parade
Trafalgar Square – Nelson's Column and the National Gallery
Covent Garden – Royal Opera House, street entertainment
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The walk will finish in the vibrant area of Covent Garden , where there are many bars, restaurant and clubs as well as late-night shopping and street entertainment. |
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National Theatre Visit |
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| 19.30 |
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Cost: £27.50 per head |
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A visit to the Olivier Theatre in London's renowned National Theatre Complex to see The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, in a powerful version by David Hare. |
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Galileo's astonishing proof that the earth moves around the sun shatters a belief held sacred for two thousand years. Considered an enemy of humanity, he is threatened with torture and faced with a terrible choice: integrity versus intellectual sell-out. Writing on the brink of World War Two, Brecht offers one of the greatest plays ever written about social responsibility and the conflict between reason and faith. |
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The National Theatre is located on the south bank on the river Thames approximately 30 minutes walking distance or a short underground or taxi journey from the QEII Conference Centre. |
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<<National Theatre Website>> |
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| Flight on London Eye |
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| 20.00 - 20.30 |
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Cost: £18.00 per head |
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A flight on the London Eye in a private capsule. Built as part of London 's millennium celebrations, the London Eye is the largest observation wheel ever built and the only cantilevered structure of its kind in the world. It is now one of the most spectacular and popular attractions in London , drawing visitors from far and wide. |
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The private capsule will have a guide to answer questions about the London Eye and its incredible views. The London Eye is located on the south bank of the river Thames approximately 30 minutes walking distance or a short underground or taxi journey from the QEII Conference Centre. |
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<<London Eye Website>> |
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| Dinner at Just St James Restaurant |
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Cost: £32.00 per head |
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A four course dinner at Just St James Restaurant in London's historic and fashionable St James's. Formerly a banking hall with classical architecture and marble columns, Just St James Restaurant is now a stylish and popular restaurant for groups and individuals. A number of tables for 10 have been reserved for delegates wishing to dine together in the restaurant's Gallery, overlooking the main floor. |
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Just St James Restaurant is located approximately 20 minutes' walking distance or a short underground or taxi journey from the QEII Conference Centre, via St James's Park and past Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and Clarence House. |
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<<Just St James Restaurant>> |
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| Informal Networking |
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A cash bar will also be open at the QEII Conference Centre from 18.30 to provide a further opportunity for informal networking.
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| Friday 6 October 2006 |
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| Closing Reception |
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| 18.30 - 19.30 |
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Closing reception for all delegates at the QEII Conference Centre |
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| Other Attractions |
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| London has a myriad of other attractions catering for all tastes. Further information on West End shows, bars, clubs, art galleries, museums, shopping and the many other activities available to visitors can be found on the official website for London www.visitlondon.com Website access will be available at the conference enquiry desk to assist delegates wishing to devise their own social programme during the event. Registration staff also have considerable local knowledge and will also be pleased to advise and assist in this respect. |
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