Opening Ceremony - Sunday 3rd
September
The opening
ceremony took place in the International Convention Centre in Hall 1
from 1630 - 1730 hrs. Welcome addresses were given by the ICNP President, the
Congress President and the Mayor of Birmingham. Participants were
then entertained by a splendid musical entertainment.
Welcome Reception - Sunday 3rd September
A welcome
reception was hosted in the International Convention Centre in Hall 3
from 1730 - 1900 hrs. Wine,
soft drinks and sandwiches were served.
Congress Banquet - Tuesday 5th September
The Congress
Banquet took place on Tuesday, 5 September at the Birmingham Museum
and Council House. A Champagne reception commenced at 1930 hrs at the
Birmingham Museum with dinner starting at 2015 hrs.
Tour Programme
The central location of Birmingham enabled the Social and Tour Programmes
to embrace some of the finest villages and castles in the UK. The congress
offered several tours for those attending the meeting:
Birmingham is also surrounded by beautiful counrtyside, notably the
picturesque areas of the Cotswolds and Malvern Hills.
As it is located in central England, Birmingham is also ideally placed as
a base for more widespread travel within the UK.
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