This year BEVA Congress heads to Manchester, home of "24 Hour Party People" so what better city to host our legendary social programme....

President's Reception: Wednesday 11th September

Kick starting the Congress social programme, this informal reception provides the perfect opportunity to mingle and have fun. And we have introduced a bit of friendly rivalry to the evening with the opportunity to test out your footballing skills in a life size table football game (a twist on the classic game of football). Well you've got to really when you're in one of the most famous footballing cities in the world.Presidents 13

Venue: Manchester Central
Time: 19.00-21.00
Dress: Come as you are
Tickets: £5 BEVA Members/£10 Non-Members (includes drinks & canapes)

Happy Hours: Thursday 12th & Friday 14th September

Delegates are invited to join the exhibitors for Happy Hour on both Thursday and Friday evenings. The Happy Hours provide delegates with an ideal opportunity to browse, shop and socialise, whilst relaxing with a glass or two of wine...Happy Hour

Venue: Commercial Exhibition
Time: Thursday 17.30-19.00 and Friday 17.00-18.30
Dress: Come as you are
Ticket: Free of charge to all registered delegates (includes wine)

Annual Dinner: Friday 13th September

The legendary Annual Dinner offers a truly relaxed and fun-filled evening of dinner and dancing. This year it will be held at the magnificent Gorton Monastery, located just a few miles from the city centre. Gorton Monastery was built between 1863 and 1872 by Franciscan monks and designed by Edward Pugin, whose father helped design the houses of Parliament, the Monastery is considered one of his finest masterpieces. Spend the evening in these impressive surroundings whilst enjoying fine food and dancing the night away. The night begins with an elegant champagne reception followed by a three course dinner topped off with live music from a local band.Annual Dinner

Venue: Gorton Monastery

Time: 19.10-13.00
Dress: Black tie/Formal wear
Tickets: £78


And there's more....

Manchester

When you're not attending lectures or spending time in our lively commercial exhibition, why not take some time out to see a bit more of the eclectic city that is Manchester.

With a history that dates back to Roman times, famous for the industrial revolution, Coronation Street and of course football! Manchester offers a truly diverse mix of culture, architecture, nightlife, food, shopping and so much more.

Nightlife

A popular party city, Manchester's vibrant nightlife boasts more than 500 licensed venues in the city centre, the perfect place to let your hair down after a full-on day of lectures.

Eating out

From Chinese to Italian, Thai to Mediterranean, Manchester's abundance of restaurants, cafes and bistro's is as diverse as its cultural heritage - there's definitely something for everyone.

Close by...

Peak District

Just 20 minutes from the Peak District, Manchester is the perfect gateway to the UKs first National Park which offers over 1,400 square kilometres of beautiful and wild countryside, quaint villages and country houses, offering a striking contrast to the vibrant metropolis of the city. Visit www.visitmanchester.com to find out what's on in and around Manchester.