2024 NHS Retirement Fellowship Conference & AGM

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The 2024 NHS Retirement Fellowship Conference & AGM is being held in Derbyshire at the foot of the Peak District and is open to all members of the Fellowship and their guests.

Located in the old mining village of South Normanton in the East Midlands, the 4* Holiday Inn Derbyshire - South Normanton is a stylish modern hotel with all the facilities you need for a great conference and a comfortable stay. The hotel is perfect for exploring the scenic Peak District and enchanting villages of Derbyshire as well as the grand stately homes.

Charming and cosy, the bedrooms are thoughtfully furnished to create a relaxing environment after a long day.

The Event is over 3 days, with station transfers included and a 3 Course Welcome Dinner and live entertainment introduced by your weekend compere. Saturday is Conference Day - morning coffee with chef's baked treats, followed by the AGM and a full programme of speakers, discussions, small groups and presentations, with a hot 2 course conference lunch. The conference finishes with afternoon tea and more of chef's treats.

This year there is a theme for Conference
--- WELL-BEING FOR ALL

There is the opportunity to join small presentation and discussion groups at 5pm on Friday afternoon and again after the coffee breaks on Conference Day – ticketed on arrival, with rooms allocated on arrival. This is a fantasic new opportunty to get your voice heard at Conference.

Themes include:

3Fs: Finance, Fact & Future - A session mainly for Branch Treasurers
Safeguarding our Members - What's it all about? Some do's and don'ts
Dental Services - Something to get your teeth into
Gardening – Therapeutic & Beneficial

More information will be supplied closer to Conference and will be sent to those who have booked.

There is a FREE TRANSFER by coach from Alfreton Station which is less than 3 miles from the hotel (change at mainline Nottingham or Chesterfield for the Erewash Valley Line - runs every 30 minutes) Thursday to Saturday for arrival and on Sunday & Monday for a return.
This must be pre-booked a minimum of 28 days prior to arrival. Taxi Transfer from either Nottingham or Chesterfield incurs an additional cost.

Saturday Night is Gala Night...
A "Thank You NHS" Wine Reception, a supurb Gala Dinner, wine included on your table and a great party band to dance the night away - this year "The New Casuals" - a 60s Party Band like no other.

IOW Tours has arranged EXTRA NIGHTS
with GREAT EXPERIENCES

Arrive on Thursday and settle in a day early – we have arranged a group meal with a menu designed for the season. The coach shuttle is available on the Thursday as we feel sure there will be quite a few members who will take up this offer.

On Friday there is a trip out to The Peak District  with a guided tour to see the best of this most scenic countryside.
We have arranged IOW Tours favourite Blue Badge Guide to be with you – Helen Outram who is up for the 2024 Blue Badge Guide of the UK Award for 2024.
The Peak District is full of wonderful places to visit – with small picturesque villages and bustling market towns scattered across a scenic landscape well worthy of its National Park status. Travel on less well known roads seeing the spectacular views this area has to offer. Well planned stops with plenty to see and do and a light hearted commentary of the places of interest on the way.
Visit Buxton & Bakewell, with a stop to the Original Bakewell Pudding Shop - with a Bakewell ‘Pudding’ Tart tasting with tea & a talk on its origins included in your day.

We invite you to stay Sunday Night at a discounted rate of just £65pp with a Hot Buffet Dinner and Breakfast and (of course) Geoff’s Big Quiz with Fun & Games during the evening – a great way to round off your Conference!

The coach trip out on Sunday is once again going to be something very special.
Board the coach for a day to Chatsworth House, home to the Dukes of Devonshire. 

Chatsworth House has long been known as a centre for creativity and features art and artefacts that span 4,000 years. Explore the stately home, including the Painted Hall, State Rooms and Sculpture Gallery. One of Chatsworth’s experts brings the visit to life with an introduction tour of the house.

Discover the history of the Devonshire family and how seventeen generations have each contributed to the creation of one of Derbyshire's finest country houses. The 105-acre garden is the product of nearly 500 years of careful cultivation and includes an arboretum, rock garden, fountains, sculptures and more.

Afternoon Entrance & Guided Tour included. On top of this in the morning you will take a scenic tour through the South Peak District, visiting Matlock Spa with coffee & cake included.

Please Note: Extra Nights and Coach Trips Out are an extra cost and are not included in the main package.