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<strong>Conference</strong> Banquet
Wednesday: 19:00 Off Site: Britannia Adelphi Hotel
<strong>The</strong> entertainment hallmark of the ICEM conference is
the traditional and culturally festive banquet, reflective
of the host country. This year’s ICEM 2009 banquet
will be held at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel which is as
much a part of Liverpool’s heritage as the River
Mersey. <strong>The</strong> evening will begin at 19:00 with a wine
and ale reception as guests visit with other members of
the international ICEM family. At 20:00, guests will
enter the banquet room where you will be transported
back to the ‘swinging sixties’ where a band called the
Beatles topped the record charts all over the world.
What will the rest of the evening hold... one can only
“Imagine”! <strong>The</strong> Britannia Adelphi Hotel also known as
just “Adelphi Hotel” is located about six minutes by car
from the convention center at Ranelagh Place.
Tel: +44 (0) 151 709 7200.
A coach transport between the ACC and Adelphi is
available for banquet attendees. However, you are most
welcome to make your own way there if you prefer.
Coaches will leave the ACC at 18:45 and return from
the Adelphi at 23:45.
<strong>The</strong> ICEM <strong>Conference</strong> Banquet is an optional extra, but
truly memorable. <strong>The</strong>re is a nominal cost to attend for
fully registered conference participants. For conference
guests, a tickets and badge will be required to gain
entrance.
Guest Tours “Welcome Reception”
Monday: 08:30 Room: 4B
ICEM will sponsor a “Guest Welcome Reception” on
Monday morning hosted by Dianne Benda. Ms. Benda
has hosted our guests programs in Oxford, Glasgow and
Bruges and will do so again this year.
This “Guest Welcome Reception” will review all of our
scheduled tour options (1 per day, Sunday-Thursday) as
well as having a native Liverpool representative that
will be available to answer any questions you may have
about fabulous opportunities in the city and surrounding
areas for shopping and sightseeing. While there will be
tourism information available throughout the event, we
encourage you to visit with the representative on
Monday to answer questions and assist you in planning
your week in Liverpool and its surrounding areas to
make the most of your visit to Liverpool.
Upon availibilty, last minute tickets can be purchased.
You must arrive at lease a half hour prior to the
scheduled departure time of that scheduled tour. Only
GBP £ funds will be accepted.
Tour #1 - Day Trip, Southport £45+VAT
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Departure: 10:00 Return: 17:00
Depart Location: ACC - Water Side Loading Area
All conference participants and guests are invited to
take part in this trip to a classic English seaside resort.
You will travel by coach to Southport, accompanied by
a tour guide, where you will find glorious sandy
beaches, panoramic seafront and a Victorian pier.
Southport’s famous pier is the oldest surviving iron pier
in the UK and the longest overland pier in the country.
Described as sophisticated, cosmopolitan and vibrant,
Southport is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing
daytrip. <strong>The</strong>re will be a guided tour around Southport
followed by free time to enjoy Southport’s Lord Street,
famous for its shopping. <strong>The</strong> leafy boulevard, with its
glass-canopied shops and stunning Wayfarers Arcade,
make it one of the Northwest’s leading shopping
destinations. <strong>The</strong> coach will pick up and drop off at the
ACC, Liverpool (returning in time to attend the Sunday
Welcome Reception).
Tour #2 - Liverpool City Tour £8+VAT
Monday, October 12, 2009
Departure: 10:00 Return: On your Own
Depart Location: Gowers Street
After meeting with the other guests for the welcome
orientation with coffee/tea and cookies, we will begin
our tour of the city with an open top Hop-On- Hop Off
guided tour bus. This is the best and easiest way to see
the city with 12 stops and narrations of the city sights
such as Albert Dock, <strong>The</strong> Cavern, Chinatown, the
cathedrals and other city sights. After the round trip tour
concludes, you may continue on the bus choosing
selected spots for shopping or lunch to visit on your
own or in small groups. Your bus ticket will continue to
provide you with transportation throughout the city for
the rest of the day (on this route only). <strong>The</strong> bus stops
near the Liverpool ACC for easy boarding and transport
throughout Liverpool.
Tour #3: - Port Sunlight and Chester £38+VAT
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Departure:09:00 Return: 16:30
Depart Location: ACC - Water Side Loading Area
A visit to the unique village of Port Sunlight built by
William Lever for his factory workers then visit the
Lady Lever Art Gallery where we will enjoy tea and
biscuits. <strong>The</strong>n on to the Roman city of Chester, 20 miles
away, for a guided walk, lunch at the Chester Cathedral
Rectory or surrounding eateries, and then free time for
shopping and tea in this historic and quaint city. Lunch
or refreshments are not included.
Tour #4: Beatles Magical Mystery Tour £58+VAT
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Departure: 10:00 Return: 15:00
Depart Location: ACC - Water Side Loading Area
Your trip to Liverpool would not be complete without a
visit to <strong>The</strong> Beatles Story Museum followed by the two
hour Magical Mystery coach tour. This day will
introduce you to the lives of the Beatles visiting their
homes, schools and places that inspired some of their
most memorable songs ending at the legendary Cavern
Club. This full day experience will leave you immersed
in Beatle mania and ready for ICEM’s legendary
Cultural Banquet. Lunch or refreshments are not
included.
Tour #5: Liverpool Anglican £46+VAT
Cathedral & Speke Hall
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Departure: 09:00 Return: 17:00
Depart Location: ACC - Water Side Loading Area
A guided visit through the country’s largest cathedral,
followed by a coach tour to the superb Tudor House,
Speke Hall. This rambling, atmospheric house spans the
centuries - with a fine Great Hall and priest hole from
the 16th century and an Oak Parlour and smaller cozy
rooms from the Victorian era. Jacobean plasterwork and
intricately carved furniture complete the picture. <strong>The</strong>
fully equipped Victorian kitchen and servant’s hall give
a fascinating ‘below stairs’ experience. Lunch and
refreshments are not included.