BVA Congress 2008 Social Programme
In this section you can find information on the social programme at BVA Congress 2008
Thursday 25 September
Welcome Reception - Royal College of Physicians
Friday 26 September
Saturday 27 September
Congress Banquet - Stationers Hall
Thursday 25 September
Welcome Reception - Royal College of Physicians, 18.00 to 20.30
The BVA President, Nick Blayney, will welcome delegates and guests to Congress in the prestigious surroundings of the Royal College of Physicians, the oldest and most prestigious English medical foundation.
The College is now in its fifth home, an elegant, award winning, modern building, situated in a stunning setting overlooking Regent's Park in the heart of London.
The reception will be held in the Dorchester Library where drinks and canapes will be served.
Please note
Attendance is free of charge and places at the reception are limited so book early to reserve your place.
Exhibition Hall Drinks - Royal College of Physicians, 17.00 to 18.00
Enjoy drinks with exhibitors, sponsors and fellow delegates in the exhibition halls at the end of the day's sessions. This is your chance to have a closer look at the exhibition stands and meet face to face with some key suppliers.
Friday 26 September
Party Night - Café Royal, 19.30 to 01.00
Sponsored by Pet Health Plans
Enjoy a fun evening at our party night at the world famous Café Royal superbly located in the heart of London’s Piccadilly.
Today, a West End landmark and restored to its former Victorian grandeur, Café Royal has hosted and celebrated with society’s crème de la crème for 140 years.
The evening will include a buffet meal and the opportunity to dance the night away to a top DJ.
Come and join us for one big party!
Ticket costs £55 or £30 for Students, Recent Graduates (1 - 8 years qualified) and Nurses.
Please note
Ticket price includes two pre-dinner drinks, buffet meal and entertainment.
Saturday 27 September
Congress Banquet - Stationers Hall, 19.30 to 12.30
This year the Congress banquet will be held at Stationers’ Hall, one of the few ancient livery halls remaining in the City of London and certainly one of the most beautiful.
Located next to St Paul’s Cathedral and within walking distance of most of the City, the Livery Hall’s oak flooring and carved oak panelling originate from the 1600s.
The huge stained glass windows, backlit for the evening, depict William Shakespeare, William Caxton, St Cecelia, William Tynedale and Archbishop Cranmer.
Tickets are highly sought after and will include a pre-dinner drinks reception, three-course meal, wine and top-class entertainment including dancing to a live band - a perfect way to end the Congress!
Ticket costs £70
Please note
Ticket price includes pre-dinner drinks, three-course meal, wine and entertainment.
Please note
Tickets for pre-booked social events will be given to delegates at registration at the Royal College of Physicians. Tickets for the Welcome Reception on the Thursday evening will be posted well in advance.