While Burton upon Trent may have been on the cards, it seems that next year the location will be Leeds.
I did spend a month in Leeds many years ago but that was during my non drinking hiatus so I have no idea what the place is like for beer, however it according to the announcement, a lot of people put it forward as an excellent location.
To make matters even better, the lovely people at Molson Coors have set up a scholarship type thing. They way I read it, the first 100 applicants who agree to write at least one article (why else would we go?) will get a refund. I'm not sure when we know if we are getting the refund but either way it will be appreciated in my case as I have to fly from Ireland and of course stay in a hotel.
The good news is that the venue, the Metropolitan Hotel, has room rates set at £69 single or £79 double for conference attendees. Not bad for a 4 star hotel I reckon.
Hopefully this time around I will not be the only writer from Ireland heading over.
I'm booked up, staying in Travelodge though.
ReplyDeleteWhen did we decide to have a conference? I don't remember this.
ReplyDeleteGood point. We'll update the site to let people know they WILL get the refund from MolsonCoors unless we first announce the spots are sold out. So count yourself as getting one.
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