{"id":265,"date":"2023-06-01T06:46:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T06:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bms.mineralcollective.com\/?p=265"},"modified":"2023-06-01T06:46:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T06:46:59","slug":"bms-symposium-2023-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bms.31pendleton.com\/?p=265","title":{"rendered":"BMS Symposium 2023 Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year\u2019s symposium will be held at a new venue (<strong>Salwarpe Village Hall, Salwarpe, near Droitwich, Worcestershire. WR9 0AH<\/strong>). The hall is easy to reach from the M5 motorway and has ample car parking with step-free access to the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Symposium will start at 09:00am on Friday 15 September, 2023, and end at around 12:00 on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As advertised in the Newsletter, the BMS will cover the cost of the venue hire for 2023 meaning that attending the Symposium itself will essentially be free of charge, with only a small cost for teas and coffees (and lunch if required). Further details on refreshments and booking lunch will be provided nearer the date, maybe \u00a315\/head).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new arrangements mean that delegates will be able to book to attend for one day, two days or the whole weekend without penalty. We very much hope that this will encourage some of our friends who we have not seen in recent years to consider coming back to the Symposium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not attended the Symposium before, please be assured that you will be made most welcome. The BMS membership includes many knowledgeable people who will be very happy to share their expertise with newcomers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weekend includes a range of practical sessions, talks, exhibits, swap sessions, specimen and equipment sales, an auction in aid of BMS funds on the Saturday and the ever-popular \u2018grab table\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that delegates are responsible for booking and paying for their own hotel accommodation<\/strong>. Many delegates will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa, Worcester Road, Droitwich, WR9 7PA, which has 94 rooms, including 6 accessible rooms. The hotel is adjacent to M5 junction 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not yet booked accommodation you are strongly advised to so without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/gb\/en\/droitwich\/dotwc\/hoteldetail\">https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/gb\/en\/droitwich\/dotwc\/hoteldetail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the hotel: <a href=\"mailto:info@expressdroitwich.co.uk\">info@expressdroitwich.co.uk<\/a> ; front desk 0371 902 1608. Other options are available in the local area for anyone wishing to make different arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEKEND<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday 15 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>09:00 am (from) delegates arrive<\/li><li>Tea and coffee \u2013 DIY available all day (charge of \u00a35\/head for the weekend)<\/li><li>Swap\/ buy session &amp; grab table<\/li><li><strong>12:30 \u2013 13:30 Lunch<\/strong> \u2013 pre-ordered \u2018meal deal\u2019 from Waitrose or similar.<\/li><li>13:30 \u2013 14:15 Talk 1<\/li><li>14:15 \u2013 15:00 Talk 2<\/li><li>15:00 \u2013 15.30 Tea break<\/li><li>15:30 \u2013 17:00 Swap\/ buy session continues<\/li><li>17:00 \u2013 Tidying up \/ washing up etc. conclusion of swaps\/sales for the day.<\/li><li><strong>17:30 \u2013 Hall to be vacated and locked<\/strong><\/li><li>17:30 \u2013 Delegates check-in at Holiday Inn Express, Wychbold or other accommodation.<\/li><li>18:30 \u2013 Delegates gather for evening meal (pay as you go) at The Wych Way Inn, Harvester Pub, Worcester Road, Droitwich, WR9 7PA (100 yards walk from the hotel) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harvester.co.uk\/restaurants\/eastandwestmidlands\/thewychwayinndroitwich\">https:\/\/www.harvester.co.uk\/restaurants\/eastandwestmidlands\/thewychwayinndroitwich#<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: We may need to pre-order meals. Details will be confirmed nearer the date.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social evening \/ retire to hotel (according to the website the bar is open until 02:00am!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday 16 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Breakfast at the hotel<\/li><li>09:30 am \u2013 delegates arrive at hall<\/li><li>Swap\/ buy session &amp; grab table (Tea and coffee \u2013 DIY available all day)<\/li><li>Nigel Hoppe will provide his usual microscope maintenance service on the Saturday<\/li><li>11:30 \u2013 12:15 Talk 3<\/li><li><strong>12:30 \u2013 13.30 Lunch<\/strong> \u2013 pre-ordered \u2018meal deal\u2019 from Waitrose or similar<\/li><li>14:00 \u2013 14:45 Talk 4<\/li><li>15:00 \u2013 15.30 Tea break<\/li><li>Swap\/ buy session &amp; grab table<\/li><li>15:30 \u2013 16:00 Swap\/ buy session continues and viewing of auction lots<\/li><li>16:00 \u2013 17:00 Auction of specimens and associated items<\/li><li>17:00 \u2013 Tidying up \/ washing up etc. conclusion of swaps\/sales for the day.<\/li><li><strong>17:30 \u2013 Hall to be vacated and locked<\/strong><\/li><li>17:30 &#8211; Delegates return to Holiday Inn Express, Wychbold or other accommodation.<\/li><li>18:30 \u2013 Delegates gather for evening meal (pay as you go) at The Wych Way Inn, Harvester Pub, Worcester Road, Droitwich, WR9 7PA (100 yards walk from the hotel) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harvester.co.uk\/restaurants\/eastandwestmidlands\/thewychwayinndroitwich\">https:\/\/www.harvester.co.uk\/restaurants\/eastandwestmidlands\/thewychwayinndroitwich#<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: We may need to pre-order meals. Details will be confirmed nearer the date.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday 17 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Breakfast at the hotel<\/li><li>Check-out of hotel (N.B. Delegates responsible for payment)<\/li><li>09:30 am \u2013 delegates arrive at hall<\/li><li>Tea and coffee \u2013 DIY available all day<\/li><li>10:00 \u2013 11:00 \u2013 Annual General Meeting \u2013 followed by presentation of awards\/prizes and \u2018What\u2019s around on the tables\u2019 by David Roe<\/li><li>12:00 \u2013 12:30 \u2013 Delegates to pack up and vacate the hall<\/li><li>12:30 \u2013 13:00 \u2013 Final stowing of tables, chairs, clear-up kitchen etc. ready to be out before 13:00.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The auction will either be 50\/50 or 100% to Society funds. All lots must be entered on the auction slips which will be sent out during August. In the absence of instructions to the contrary it will be assumed that items donated are a gift to the Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual there will be the \u2018Grab Table\u2019 where you will find a selection of material free to take home. Please bring any spare material (and books or other items) that you would like to share with others free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any special requirements \u2013 dietary, mobility or any other issue, please let me know as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roy Starkey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year\u2019s symposium will be held at a new venue (Salwarpe Village Hall, Salwarpe, near Droitwich, Worcestershire. WR9 0AH). The hall is easy to reach from the M5 motorway and has ample car parking with step-free access to the hall. 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