All Events are for IVC Members only unless otherwise stated

Saturday 6th Dec 2008
Christmas Ball at Bath University
Join Bristol & Bath IVC for their Christmas Ball. There will be a hot buffet, bar, free prize draw and disco. Members of all clubs welcome to come along. There is the possibility of arranging overnight accommodation on the university campus.
7.30 - 12.30 Tickets £29.00
Place: Bath
Club: Bristol & Bath IVC
Organiser: Cheryl Loy    0117 963 4442    bristolevents@bbivc.org.uk

Saturday 6th Dec 2008
Christmas Dinner and Disco
Christmas Dinner and Disco
7.30 for 8- Midnight
Saturday 6 December 2008
Cripps Court, Magdalene College, Chesterton Lane, Cambridge
Black tie optional, smart dress.
£33 per person
Please ring Monika on 01480 819052
Place: Cambridge
Club: Cambridgeshire IVC
Organiser: Monika    treasurer@cambsivc.org

Saturday 6th Dec 2008
Norwich and Norfolk IVC Christmas Party
Join members of Norwich and Norfolk IVC at their Christmas Party, to be held in the function room at Roundwood Bowls Club, Ringland Road, Taverham, Norwich.

The evening will include a professional disco, a good quality hot buffet and a late bar. The festivities will start at 7.00pm and finish at 12.30am. Dress will be smart casual.

Tickets are £20 and are available by post from Andrea Walker
tel 01603 451 841
email andreawalker1@hotmail.com

Cheques payable to Norwich and Norfolk IVC. Closing date 20th November 2008.
Place: Taverham, Norwich
Club: Norwich & Norfolk IVC
Organiser: Andrea Walker    01603 451841    andreawalker1@hotmail.com

Friday 2nd Jan 2009
New Year weekend 2009
Decadent / Posh Weekend
2nd - 5th January 2009

Birmingham IVC has developed a decadent habit of spending a weekend early in January in a posh hotel to recover from the festive season. We usually stay 2 or 3 nights – Friday to Sunday – depending on how soon we want to be back at work ! In past years we have been very pleased welcomed members from IVCs from all around the country.

Next year our excellent 4-star hotel is in the centre of Cardiff – it is easy to get to by car or public transport from most of the UK. There are many cultural sites, retail therapy and real ale pubs within walking distance of the hotel. A selection of visits to other local attractions as well low / high level walks will be organised. There will be a welcoming buffet on Friday evening, on Saturday a dinner & dance/disco and on Sunday entertainment to be decided !

The cost ? We have been able to negotiate the following very reasonable prices - per person per night they are :

Twin/double £47 Single £62 Executive Double £55

If you would like more details, please visit the BIVC website at
www.birminghamivc.org/cardiff_w_end

Or contact the orgainser : John Smith
0791 315 1777 jsmithinbrum@gmail.com
Place: Cardiff
Club: Birmingham IVC Ltd.
Organiser: John Smith    0791 315 1777    jsmithinbrum@gmail.com

Saturday 10th Jan 2009
Dry Slope Skiing
Meet at reception at 12.15pm for 1230pm. £10 per hour. must be able to snow
plough turn. must bring own gloves. long sleeves must be worn.
Ski boots and skis are supplied
Place: KNOCKHATCH SKI CENTRE. BN27 3PR. off Diplocks roundabout A22 Hailsham. East Sussex
Club: Brighton & Sussex IVC
Organiser: Juchlian Birch    01323 440 556    aivc@brighton.org.uk

Saturday 17th Jan 2009
Seaford Head Walk [AIVC]
Meet at Seaford station at 11am. Walk aprox 3 miles.
Walk to Seaford Head then east to the river, north along the river to Golden Galleon Pub, then bus or walk back to Seaford
Place: 11am Seaford railway station, East Sussex
Club: Brighton & Sussex IVC
Organiser: Julian Birch    01323 440 556    aivc@brighton.org.uk

Saturday 24th Jan 2009
Burns Supper and Ceilidh
Burns Supper and Ceilidh
Sat. 24th January 2009
St. Ninian's Church Hall
1 Albert Drive
(next to Tramway)
19.00 for 19.30 prompt until 01.00

Dress code smart casual - commando kilts not essential!

Tickets: £18.00/£16.00 if purchased before Hogmanay by IVC members

Contact: Carole Gillman, Chair , Glasgow IVC
cgillman@bulldoghome.com
Place: Glasgow
Club: Glasgow IVC
Organiser: Carole Gilman    cgillman@bulldoghome.com

Friday 20th Feb 2009
AIVC Party Weekend in Bournemouth
Following on from the success of the party weekend in Plymouth in February 2008 we are going to do it again in Bournemouth in 2009.

The Roundhouse Hotel Bournemouth is just a short walk from the East Cliff Beach and Bournemouth’s local attractions, theatres, restaurants and coffee shops. Bournemouth is one of the most popular seaside resorts in England and with its award winning beaches and cosmopolitan atmosphere, is the perfect location for a winter break. There is plenty to see to do in the town, and nearby there is the New Forest, Hardy's Wessex and the Jurassic Coastline to explore. The Hotel has 127 comfortable en-suite rooms that provide modern facilities including TV, Telephone, Trouser Press, Hairdryer and Tea & Coffee making facilities.

Our weekend break includes 2 nights B&B accommodation (arriving Friday - leaving on Sunday) with a buffet dinner and private disco on Saturday.

The cost of the weekend is £70 per person sharing a twin or double room, £100 for a single room

Address : Roundhouse Hotel Bournemouth, 1 Meyrick Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth BH1 2PR
Tel: 0871 222 0037

To reserve a place a deposit of £30 is needed by 15th November with the balance due by early January. cheques payable to "AIVC"
Place: Bournemouth
Club: AIVC Committee
Organiser: Cheryl Loy    0117 963 4442    events@ivc.org.uk

Friday 17th Apr 2009
AIVC Conference 17-19th 2009
Next years Conference will be Hosted By Derby Focus activities Club

Further details to follow.....


nb....
Birmingham & Exeter IVC clubs also submitted bids to host the 2009 conference. And thanks go to them for their effforts in their Hosting attempts at last weekends AGM in Norwich.
Place: Derby
Club: AIVC Committee
Organiser: Contact Organiser via AIVC

Wednesday 29th Apr 2009
Spring Bank Holiday City Break to Krakow
Weds 29 April - Mon 4th May 2009

Members of Bristol & Bath IVC are going on a trip to the historic city of Krakow.

This medieval city looks like it has fallen straight out of a fairytale book, with its bustling market square, spiralling gothic towers, castles and legends about dragons. Explore the narrow backstreets, hidden courtyards and the network of underground cellars and tunnels. Krakow is known as the cultural capital of Poland through its love of music, poetry and theatre. After years of occupation and struggle, Krakow has emerged a proud city with a strong sense of identity, yet it has still maintained its artistic and fun-loving soul.

We are flying from Bristol but you can fly from your local airport and meet up with us for all or part of the 6-day break.

It is a holiday weekend in Poland also so the city will be buzzing with music and special outdoor events to celebate the holiday.

Accommodation TBA but is very reasonably priced in Poland. We will look for rooms in the city centre near the old town square.
Place: Krakow, Poland
Club: Bristol & Bath IVC
Organiser: Cheryl Loy    0117 963 4442    events@ivc.org.uk