Delegate Information

This page will provide all the information you need to know in the run up to the 2024 RRC Annual Network Conference. Information on accomodation, travel and other key pieces of information will be regularly updated right here. Any queries you have about this year's event will hopefully be answered on this page. If you're still unsure about something, please email rrc@therrc.co.uk or call 01234 752979

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1. When and Where

 

Hotel Floor Plan

2. Booking and Payment
3. Travel and Parking
4. Accommodation
5. Food and Refreshments
6. Conference Schedule
7. Workshop and Site Visit Information
8. Presentations & Posters
9. UK River Prize Awards Dinner
10. Other
   

Travelling to Llandudno on Tuesday 23rd? Feel free to join us at Wetherspoons from 19:30!

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1. When and Where  

24th -  26th April 2024

 
Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales
Promenade
Llandudno, LL30 1BB
 

The RRC Team will be dining in Llandudno on Tuesday April 23rd around 19:30. If you would like to join us we will be heading for the Wetherspoons in Llandudno.

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2. Booking and Payment

You can book your place here.

Payment can be made by credit card, bank transfer, or purchase order. You can make a payment at the payment page here.

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3. Travel and Parking

By Car
  • Sat Nav: LL30 1BB
  • Parking: Venue Cymru has pay and display parking (£14.80 for 24hr), however there is free parking along the seafront. Llandudno train station (12 mins walk away from venue), £4.50 for 24 hours
 
By Plane or Train

Nearest train station

  • Llandudno Train Station (0.6 miles)

Nearest airports

  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport (66 miles)

Nearest motorways

  • M56 >  A55
Further information can be found here on the venue website.

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4. Accommodation

Please note that accommodation is NOT included within your conference booking.

The conference venue (Venue Cymru, LL30 1BB) does not have bedrooms, however there are many accommodation options in Llandudno. We suggest you compare options on comparison sites and book early to secure your choice of accommodation.

RRC has a limited allocation of bedrooms at the Imperial Hotel which is a short walk from the venue on the seafront. If you book by phone and quote “The River Restoration Centre ETE5969/1”, you will be able to access a B&B rate of £105.

There is a 10% Discount for delegates and exhibitors attending the RRC Conference at the Oasis Bed & Breakfast. Min 2 night stay. Discount applies to standard 2024 rates B&B or Room Only. Book by phone with Booking Code: RRC10CONF

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5. Food and Refreshments

Lunch and refreshments are included in the delegate fee for both one and two day delegates. Dietary requirements should be made known on the booking form. If you have not done this, please email us with the details.

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6. Conference Schedule

Day 1 - 24th April:   Day 2 - 25th April:
  • Registration:              08:30
  • Session 1 start:         10:00
  • Day close:                 18:00
  • River Prize Dinner:    19:30
 
  • Registration:              08:30
  • Session 1 start:         09:00
  • Day close:                 16:15

Day 3 (optional) - 26th April
LIFE Dee River Catchment Tour

View the full conference programme here
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7. Workshop and Site Visit Information

  • You have chosen a Workshop or Site Visit to attend on your booking form. Your name badge at the conference will tell you which workshop you are booked onto. If you would like to check which one you chose, please check your confirmation email, or contact us.
  • If you have chosen to go on the Site Visit, please bring suitable footwear (walking boots or wellies) and waterproofs with you.

Optional day three site visit

  • If you have booked the third day optional site visit, a packed lunch will be provided.
  • If you are booked onto the train station drop-off option for the third day site visit, the coach will be arriving at the station at 16:00, so please build in time to get off the coach and into the station when booking your train.
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8. Information for Presenters

Presentations

Full details for conference presenters can be found here

The key details are:

  • Please review your presentation date and time on the Conference Programme
  • You will have the opportunity in the break prior to your presentation to briefly check your presentation in the room you will be presenting it in
  • If your presentation file is too big to attach to an email you can use an online upload site or file transfer such as DropBox or WeTransfer
Posters

Posters for the conference need to be size A1 and portrait. If you are attending the conference you can bring your poster along with you on 24th April.

 

Collecting posters after the conference

Please collect your posters from the RRC registration desk in the venue main entrance following Session 7, the final session on 25th April. RRC are unable to send posters back to delegates.

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9. UK River Prize Awards Dinner

Two day delegates have the UK River Prize Awards Dinner included in their fee. This will be on the night of 24th April. One day delegates (either day) can also attend the dinner. There is an option on the booking form to add the meal if you wish. (If you have already booked your one day delegate place without including the dinner, but would like to attend the dinner, please email us. You do not need to submit an additional booking form just for the dinner option).

Find out more about the 2024 Finalists here.

  • The Awards Dinner is on 24th April
  • Pre-dinner bar 18:30
  • The meal will be served at 19:30
  • Dress code is smart casual
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10. Other

Office Opening Times and Contact Details
  • 09:00 - 17:30 (Mon - Fri)
  • Closed from 23rd - 26th April 2024, reopening on 29th April 2024

01234 752979  -  rrc@therrc.co.uk

 
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