Sunday

Click on the links to read more about each event.

Sunday 4-5pm
Act of Worship
St Peter’s Parish Church

This act of worship is being kindly hosted by St Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road (behind Beales department store). As usual we will honour and celebrate the roots and traditions of nursing and the RCN. This year we welcome Baroness Cumberlege who will be speaking at the service.
All delegates are welcome to attend, regardless of faith background. This is an ideal opportunity to have some quiet and reflective time before the busy week ahead, and to focus on the core spiritual and caring values of nursing.

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Liverpool Victoria

All welcome receptions are kindly sponsored by Liverpool Victoria

Sunday 8-10pm
East Midlands welcome reception
Marriott Highcliff Hotel, Dorchester Suite

Come along to the reception for East Midlands members and representatives. Tickets will cost £10 and must be pre-booked from Jennifer Doohan on 07834 255 488 orJennifer.doohan@rcn.org.uk

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Sunday 8-10.30pm
West Midlands welcome reception
Wessex Hotel, Purbeck Suite

Hosted by RCN West Midlands Council Members and representatives from the Regional Board, this event provides you with the opportunity to prepare for Congress and network with key people and staff from the West Midlands Region. If you are new to Congress, you can link up with a ‘buddy’ for the week to support your learning and development. All voting and non-voting delegates from the West Midlands are welcome to attend.
Entry is by ticket only, priced at £15 per person. Please contact Jenny Bagley on 0845 456 7842 or Jennifer.bagley@rcn.org.uk. A warm welcome is extended to all our delegates.

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Sunday 8-8.30pm
Yorkshire & The Humber welcome reception
Marsham Court Hotel (please note this is a change to the venue advertised in the printed fringe guide)

All members from Yorkshire & The Humber are invited to attend the region’s free Congress reception. Refreshments will be served and whether this is your first time at Congress or you are a regular attendee, why not come along to meet friends, colleagues and RCN staff. Followed by welcome dinner.

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Sunday 8-10pm
Eastern welcome reception
Marsham Court Hotel, Terrace Ballroom

Come along to the reception for Eastern Region members, a free light buffet will be served and this is a great opportunity for delegates to meet on a social basis prior to Congress.
This event is free to attend but you will need to book your place, please contact Patricia Taylor at 01284 717 724 or patricia.taylor@rcn.org.uk

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Sunday 8-10pm
London welcome reception
Premier Inn, Gallery/Bar

The London Region is delighted to invite all London members to join the Board and staff at our Congress welcome reception. Come along and meet your Board members and take the opportunity to meet up with old colleagues and meet new friends. The event is free and a hot supper will be served. Please contact Zoe Jammeh to book your place on 020 7841 3331 or zoe.jammeh@rcn.org.uk

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Sunday 8-10pm
Northern welcome reception
Queens Hotel, Palace Suite

A reception to welcome all members and activists from the Northern Region to Congress 2010. This reception is free and if you would like to attend or require any further information please contact Mandy Clark on 0191 5115810 or mandy.clark@rcn.org.uk

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Sunday 8-10pm
Northern Ireland welcome reception
Marriott Highcliff Hotel, Shaftesbury room

All Congress delegates and guests from Northern Ireland are invited to an informal reception to welcome you to Congress, to meet colleagues from Northern Ireland and to raise any questions about Congress week. The event is free and refreshments will be provided. For further information, please contact John Knape on 02890 384 618 or john.knape@rcn.org.uk

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Sunday 8-10pm
North West welcome reception
Norfolk Royale Hotel, Dorset Suite

Come along to the welcome reception for members and delegates for the NW Region with a buffet supper. Admission is by ticket only and tickets cost £15 each. Invitations will be sent out prior to the event but it is envisaged that some tickets will still be available to purchase on the evening. To book your place please contact Jill Lloyd on 01204 552464 or jill.lloyd@rcn.org.uk

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Sunday 8-10pm
Scotland welcome reception
Hermitage Hotel, Hardy Suite

RCN Scotland will be celebrating the start of Congress with a reception for all Scottish members. Staff and Board members will be there to answer any questions you may have about Congress and welcome first time attendees to the event. The reception is free of charge, for further information contact Karen Dickenson on 07788 723 190 or karen.dickenson@rcn.org.uk

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Sunday 8-10pm
South East welcome reception
Connaught Hotel, Connaught Suite

The South East Region would like to welcome its members to a traditional regional welcome reception. The evening will include a free hot dinner. Invitations will be available on request to the Regional Director, subject to availability. To request your place at this event please contact Michael Reilly on 0207 647 3950 or michael.reilly@rcn.org.uk

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Sunday 8-10pm
South West welcome reception
Royal Bath Hotel, Garden Room

The South West Regional Board and staff would like to welcome members from the South West region to Congress, especially those attending for the first time. The reception is informal and gives members an opportunity to meet old and new friends and get to know the South West regional team, including your South West Board members. The event is free to attend, please book by contacting Vicky Bond on 01392 357 047 or at southwestern.region@rcn.ork.uk

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Sunday 8-10pm
Wales welcome reception
Connaught Hotel, Franklyn Suite

This event is a welcome to all Welsh members and a chance to catch up with and meet friends, old and new. It’s also an opportunity to talk to members of staff, and find out more about what the RCN can offer – including becoming an activist. The event is free to attend, if you wish to attend please contact Georgina Weeks on 02920 680702 orgeorgina.weeks@rcn.org.uk

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Sunday 8-11pm
Yorkshire & The Humber dinner
Basilica restaurant

All members from Yorkshire & The Humber are invited to attend the region’s Congress dinner. Whether this is your first time at Congress or you are a regular attendee, why not come along to meet friends, colleagues and RCN staff. The dinner costs £23.95 and needs to be pre-booked as there are limited places. To book your place, please contact Janet Cowling on 0113 386 0501or janet.cowling@rcn.org.uk

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Nursing Standard

Sunday 9pm-1am
Nursing Standard disco
Royal Bath Hotel, De Vere Suite

Start the week off in style at the free disco kindly sponsored by Nursing Standard, this year the party is held in honour of Florence Nightingale.

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