Celebrating 100 Years - Insurance Institute of Bedford and Milton Keynes Centenary Dinner on 24th February 2023

Invitation

Celebrating 100 years! Please join us and our President, Phil Willis, at our centenary annual dinner, which will be held on the 24th February 2023 at the Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. The Insurance Institute of Bedford was formed in 1923 and this will be an important milestone for the local insurance community. It is most importantly an opportunity to link up with fellow members, enjoy good food and refreshments, and have a memorable evening.

Venue

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

2 St Mary's Street

Bedford

MK42 0AR

Timings

Arrival for drinks reception – 18.45

Call for dinner - 19.15

Carriages home – 02.00

Pricing

Tickets are £45 each.

Dress code

Black tie – cocktail dresses or ball gowns for the ladies

Menu

Starter:

Aberdeen Pate, Sourdough Croutes, Red Onion Chutney

Tomato & Basil Soup, Heritage Roll (Vegan)

Main:

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Fondant Potato, Leeks & Wild Mushroom Jus

Wild Mushroom Risotto, Balsamic, Pea Shoots (Vegan)

Dessert:

Crème Patisserie Filled Profiteroles, Chocolate Sauce

Chargrilled Pineapple, Coconut Sorbet, Coconut, and lime dressing (Vegan)

Midnight snack:

Midnight Curry

Booking Tickets (essential)

If you are interested in booking a place or a table then please contact Suzzie Aidoo:

Suzzie.Aidoo@open.ac.uk

Accommodation

We are pleased to advise that we have negotiated a special room rate of £87.00 including breakfast for single occupancy and £94.50 for a shared double or twin room (i.e. £47.25 per person) at the Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. If you wish to take advantage of the offer in you own right, please contact the hotel via HB541-SB@accor.com or +44 (0)1234 799988 asking for Nick Grobler, stating the room rate is in conjunction with the Insurance Institute of Bedford and Milton Keynes Annual Dinner.