2024 Social Events

Welcome Reception
SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY
Wednesday 24 January 2024 – 18.30 to 20.00

SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship. It was the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845-1854, designed for the Great Western Steamship Company’s transatlantic service between Bristol and New York City. Brunel’s SS Great Britain tells the incredible story of one of Britain’s greatest engineers and one of the most important ships in maritime history. In 1970, the SS Great Britain Project brought the rusting shell of the SS Great Britain home from the Falkland Islands, braving 8,000 miles of stormy sea, in an attempt to save it from ruin and keep its story alive. The welcome reception will be held onboard the SS Great Britain with an opportunity to meet Mr Brunel himself! 

Dinner is not included on Wednesday evening, so you are free to explore the many restaurants in Bristol.  Booking is advised. 

 

Annual Conference Dinner
Aerospace, Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5BZ
Thursday 25 January 2024 – 19.00 for 19.30

The annual conference dinner is being held under the wings of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot at Aerospace Bristol. Aerospace Bristol tells the incredible story of Bristol’s amazing aviation achievements. The project is run by the Bristol Aero Collection Trust and houses a varied collection of exhibits which covers 100 years of aviation history through two world wars, exploring the role of aircraft in these conflicts, through the drama and technological advances of the space race and on to the modern day.

The evening will begin with a pre-dinner drinks reception from 19.00 on the balcony overlooking the last ever Concorde to fly, followed by dinner at 19.30 under the wings of this iconic jet. Before being seated for dinner you will have the chance to step on board the Concorde, glimpse into the cockpit and walk through the passenger cabin. Following dinner and speeches there will be music and dancing!