Upcoming events

• July 8/9: Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection Open Days
• July 13: Tourism South East/BBO Networking Event
• July 26: Oxfordshire Cotswolds Summer Networking Event
• August 11: Tourism South East/BBO Networking Event
• October 7: Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme Meeting
• December: Tourism South East/BBO Networking Event

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The Oxfordshire Cotswolds Summer Networking Event

Monday 26th July 2010
Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN
4.30 - 7.30pm

An informal gathering where you can:

• Meet the new Cabinet Member with responsibility for Tourism - Cllr Richard Langridge
• Catch up with the tourism team and be updated on current projects
• Network with each other

Drinks and canapés will be provided. 

If you would like to attend please contact Tara Nielsen (email: tara.nielsen@westoxon.gov.uk tel: 01993 861080)

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VAQAS (Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme) 
Information Meeting/Workshop

Thursday 7th October 2010
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP
10.00am - 12 noon

The two hour meeting/workshop is designed tell you about the advantages of becoming VAQAS assessed. This is VisitEngland's quality assessment service for every type of visitor attraction throughout England.  The service does not attempt to grade attractions but assesses on its own merits using objective quality benchmarks provided by the industry.  It is the perfect opportunity to get all the information about the scheme and meet one of the assessors as well as hear from an attraction that has been through the processes.

For further information, please contact Diane Blackwell
(email: diane.blackwell@westoxon.gov.uk; tel: 01993 861553)

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Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection Open Days

8th & 9th July 2010
RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre, Station Road, Grove OX12 0DQ

For the first time, the RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre will be opening its doors for two days of public tours of the private Willams F1 Grand Prix collection, the largest Forumula One collection in the world.

Located at the home of the AT&T Williams team, the RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre houses over 38 of the team’s seminal race cars, charting the team’s 30 plus years of motor racing history.

The tour of the Collection will be accompanied by exclusive video footage which provides the viewer with a unique insight into the world of Formula One, from the evolution of the cars over the years, changing technologies and historic milestones, all of which have conspired to produce the most watched sport in the world.

The tour will conclude in the Technology and Trophy Rooms, the former offering a fascinating overview of some of the most pioneering engineering technologies of the past fifty years, while the Trophy Room proudly displays just some of the many trophies that the team has garnered from its 113 race wins, 9 Constructor and 7 Driver World Championships since its first race back in 1978.  Your visit will last approximately 2 hours.

£25 per person (inc.VAT)

For further information please contact Kirsty Hatton
(email: kirsty.hatton@williamsf1.com or tel:: 01235 777900)

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Tourism South East / BBO networking events

The BBO committee would like to invite you to their third year of informal networking evenings where you can meet fellow members socially.  There are some very different events for you to enjoy.  They are once again being hosted by some of our members who would like to showcase their facilities and promote their events whilst you have the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people. 

Tuesday 13th July: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Get fit at Chowle Farmhouse, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7SR.  Swim, sauna, Nordic walking and vibro gym.  Joint event with BBO Food Group and Carswell gym.

Wednesday 11th August: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Chiltern Open Air Museum.  Tour  the 45 acre woodland of reconstructed houses, buildings and barns.

December - date to be advised: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Spooky Christmas at 'The Castle Unlocked'

You are welcome to bring a non member who is part of the Tourism / Leisure industry and remember to bring plenty of business cards and your latest leaflets to exchange.

If you would like to attend any of these events please complete the Events Booking Form

For further information, please contact Jeanette Howse
(email: jhowse@tourismse.com; tel: 07917 162876 / 01235 867302)

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