The conference dinner this year is a sit-down, full service, 3 course meal in the Gateshead room. With 270 guests, it is sure to be a lively event.

The timetable for the evening is as follows:

19.00 - Pre-dinner drinks reception in the Gateshead foyer

19.30 - Dinner, with presentations and after-dinner speech

21.30 - After-dinner comedy entertainment with local improvisation comedy company The Suggestibles, described by The Guardian as “One of the hottest comedy tickets in the North East” https://vimeo.com/71032530

22.30 - Take to the dance floor

24.00 - Last orders at the bar

01.00 - Go to bed!