The function will include a four course dinner and a high profile Industry speaker, and Sir Henry Cooper has been booked to present awards to all Medal winners of the 2004 Competition for Ales, Lagers, Ciders and Flavoured alcoholic beverages in Bottles and Cans.

We hope many members will be able to attend, with your guests, by submitting the application form, which has been circulated to individual members and representatives of member companies, direct to the BBI office at the address shown on the form. The dress for ladies is ball gown or long dress and for gentlemen are dinner jackets.

As in previous BBI events this Gala Dinner will give the opportunity for industry networking, as well as being an occasion that allows companies specifically to celebrate success with their work colleagues. The room will be set out with tables of TEN to provide an appropriate layout for entertaining guests and colleagues however should table hosts have other specific requirements these will be considered.

Companies wishing to reserve hospitality suites or wish to take advantage of special room rates at the London Marriott are advised to contact the hotel (Gavin Jones) on 020 7514 1511 as soon as possible.

Summary

Venue: London Marriott

Month: September 2004

Weekday: Monday 20th

Start Time: 19.00

Award Presentations: fitted between courses and at the end together with BBI Achievement Award

Speakers: High profile Industry Speaker / Award presenter and Celebrity speaker Sir Henry Cooper

We believe that we can attract a significant number of attendees to the event by the inclusion of the award presentations, which will attract personnel from the competing companies together with their suppliers.

We have received comments from previous award winners that the presentations in the past provided an excellent opportunity to involve their staff and this expanded awards event would certainly increase that potential.

We would also be very grateful for early applications either by returning the form already circulated, or, by email, info@binstedgroup.com or by using the website www.bbi.org.uk.

Please support this event in order to gain sufficient numbers to make it both a networking and financial success.

Also in order to assist you in your planning for attending the Gala Awards Evening, we have also negotiated through PHR special rates with a range of hotels, all within easy reach of the London Marriott. Discounted rates are available at these hotels on request and all rates include VAT

To book your accommodation at these special rates, please contact PHR on 0845 345 2333 and quote BBI 04 or book online at www.phrplc.com using our event code – ‘glass’ via the following link www.phrplc.com

Brian Gibbs website coordinator