Saturday 10th September
On Saturday, partners and children will be leaving the hotel for a day of fun at Thinktank, Cadbury World, or a day of shopping at the Bullring in Birmingham.
Thinktank
Birmingham Science Museum Everything you thought you knew about the world - but didn’t! Find out about your world and yourself in the ten themed, hands-on galleries. Think of it more as a way to discover the world around you and the life you lead. From steam engines to intestines, this exciting museum has over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology including a state-of-the-art Planetarium; an awe-inspiring, state-of-the-art digital 360° domed ceiling – a totally immersive science experience.
Cadbury World
Cadbury World is ‘choc’ full of fun for all ages. That’s why half a million chocolate lovers visit each year; discovering the history, finding out about the magic of chocolate, and of course, seeing how the yummy stuff is made. With two new fantastic attractions, Cadbury World Essence and Purple Planet, you will be in chocolate heaven.
Shopping at The Bullring
One of the largest shopping centres in the UK, the Bullring is right in the heart of the city centre. Birmingham’s Bullring hosts some of the best stores from Hollister, Topshop, H&M and Forever 21 to Apple, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY and of course Selfridges, which stocks all your favourite designer’s latest brands and is home to the famous Food Hall.
Sunday 11th September
On Sunday morning, partners and children will be able to take part in a mix of activities within the hotel grounds.
Circus Skills Workshop
As the clinical seminars reach their conclusion, children are invited to take part in a Circus Skills Workshop to brush up on their clown skills and learn how to be a master of the Big Top. Conference partners are welcome to attend as well but if a quiet leisurely morning is needed, then children can be dropped off and collected when the workshop finishes.
The morning will start with a demonstration from an expert trainer, who will run through and wow the crowd with all of the skills they can learn. Once the demonstration is finished, the skills and eqipment can then either be actively taught or played with on their own.
The fun skills and activities on offer include:
- Juggling
- Spinning plates
- Diablos
- Hula-hoops
- Fun stilts
- Pedal-gos
Also available will be a balloon modelling workshop and giant garden games to play with, should the juggling prove a little too tricky. Providing the weather is fine all activities will be
held outside and guests can come and go as they please.
Additional Activities
Golf Challenge
Before the National Conference starts, get into the swing of the weekend by participating in the National Conference Golf Challenge. The par 72 Arden Course is a true test of golf, designed to make golfers play a wide range of shots. Its variety of tee boxes, water hazards and trees neatly outline the fairways, offering an unforgettable golf experience.
The format of the competition will be Stableford better ball played off a full handicap (maximum of 28 for men and 36 for women). Pairs must consist of one Denplan member dentist but their partner can be another dentist, practice team member or family member. All golfers must be attending the conference and have a valid handicap certificate. An entrance fee of £75 (inc. VAT) is payable per player, which includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf and stroke savers.
Children’s Party
On Saturday evening your children are royally invited to attend the Pirate and Princess Party. The party sets sail at 5.30pm where your young adventurers will enjoy a party tea, games and barrels of fun! There will even be a chance to meet Captain Marco Dominico. Everyone is encouraged to dress up for the evening as their favourite pirate or as a beautiful princess!
The party will dock at 7pm, when each pirate or princess will receive a surprise to take home.
