life conference and banqueting christmas brochure 2014
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Bring your Christmas party to Life.TRANSCRIPT
B R I N G Y O U R C H R I S T M A S P A R T Y T O L I F E
lifeconferencing.org.uk
C O N F E R E N C EA N D B A N Q U E T I N G
Our new range of festive entertainmentpackages are available to book now. Frominformal lunches and indulgent dinners tomore unusual events, let Life create yourperfect Christmas party.
Life offers a choice of festively decoratedrooms and sumptuous seasonal food, locallysourced where possible, created by ouraward-winning chef.
Choose from our range of party packages, orget in touch to plan your own private event.Large groups can exclusively hire the wholeScience Centre for a truly memorableexperience!
All parties include a DJ and disco with livelyparty tunes and all your festive favourites!
For a Christmascelebration with addedsparkle,choose Life.
We look forward to welcoming you to Life this Christmas.
For information or to book any of our Christmasparty options, please contact us:T: (0191) 243 8216E: [email protected]
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wineor bottle of beer on arrival, followedby a three course hot fork buffet.
Saturday 6, 13 and 20 December
Price: £35.00 per personTime: 7.00pm – 1.00am
Food will be served at 8.15pm.Crackers, hats and novelties included.
Casino PartyNights NEW FOR 2014 - exciting,thrilling and totally unique!
H o t F o r k B u f f e t M e n u
Salmon and crayfish cocktail, served with colourful leaves, a Marie Rosedill dressing and sliced tomato bread
Navarin of lamb simmered in a brown ale sauce, served with rootvegetables and rosemary herb dumplings
Sautéed chicken breast served with a wild mushroom and leek sauce
Butternut squash, celery and fennel casserole served with a Thai greencurry sauce (v)
Steamed ricePanache of seasonal vegetables
Minted new potatoes
Black cherry and chocolate roulade with a fruits of the forest sauce
Coffee and mints
Friday 5, 12 and 19 December
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine orbottle of beer on arrival, followed by asumptuous three course dinner.
D i n n e r M e n u
Cream of wild mushroom and tarragon soup (v)
Oven baked breast of chicken wrapped in bacon with pesto, sundried tomatoes, spinach and a port wine sauce
orChargrilled aubergine layered with spicy couscous and roastedpeppers, served with a red onion and black olive sauce (v)
Roasted potatoesPanache of seasonal vegetables
Lemon meringue cheesecake with an orange and mintmarmalade sauce
Coffee and mints
Price: £39.50 per personTime: 7.00pm – 1.00am
Food will be served at 8.15pm.Crackers, hats and novelties included.
Looking for an extraordinary party experiencethat you won’t find anywhere else in the North?Then we’ve got it all wrapped up with our CasinoParty Nights. Set in our amazing Science Centre,you can enjoy full size casino tables and the thrillof Formula 1 with our F1 driving simulators.There’ll also be live music and a chance to dancethe night away with our DJ and disco.
Saturday 6 and 13 December
Start the night with a festive journey on the North East’s only4D Motion Ride, showing Night at the Toy Store. Enjoy acomplimentary glass of wine or bottle of beer on arrival, asumptuous three course meal and dance the night away with our DJ and disco in our premier suite, the Scotswood.
Menu
Poached salmon and monkfish terrine served with a crayfish saladand watercress mayonnaise
orCarrot and coriander soup with a Wensleydale cheese scone (v)
Traditional Northumberland Turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce,chipolata in bacon and roast gravy
orMushroom, cranberry and brie wellington served with an asparagus
and cream sauce (v)
Panache of seasonal vegetablesRoasted potatoes
Individual blackcurrant mousse garnished with raspberries and Chantilly cream,
served with a chocolate sauce
Coffee and mints
Price: £31.00 per personTime: 6.45pm – 1.00am
Food will be served at 7.45pm. The last 4D Motion Ride will be at 7.20pm.Crackers, hats and novelties included.
4D Ride PartyNights
Saturday 20 December
Menu
Carrot and coriander soup (v)or
Salmon and cod terrine served with prawns, salad leaves and a basil and lemon mayonnaise
Traditional Northumberland Turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce,chipolata in bacon and roast gravy
orBraised rump steak with thyme flavoured Yorkshire pudding
and chasseur sauceor
Mushroom, cranberry and brie wellington served with anasparagus and cream sauce (v)
Panache of seasonal vegetablesRoasted potatoes
Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and vanilla pod ice cream
orLayered dark and white chocolate mousse
served on a raspberry sauce
Coffee and mints
Price: £37.50 per personTime: 7.00pm – 1.00am
Food will be served at 7.45pm.Crackers, hats and novelties included.
Finest Festive Party Night
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or bottle of beer onarrival, an indulgent three course dinner and dance the nightaway with our DJ and disco in our premier suite, theScotswood.
Friday 28 and Saturday 29 NovemberFriday 5, 12 and 19 December
Buffet Party Nights
Our classic festive party package: enjoy acomplimentary glass of wine or bottle of beer onarrival, a delicious two course hot fork buffet, thendance the night away with our DJ and disco in ourpremier suite, the Scotswood.
Hot Fork Buffet Menu
Peppered beef strips in a grain mustard sauce, with crème fraîcheand brandy
Honeyed loin of pork served with barbeque sauce, sautéedkumquats and pineapple pieces
Sautéed chicken breast with a wild mushroom and leek sauce
Butternut squash, celery and fennel casserole served in a Thai green curry sauce (v)
Steamed ricePanache of seasonal vegetables
Minted new potatoes
Black cherry and chocolate roulade with a fruits of the forest sauce
Coffee and mints
Price: £25.50 per personTime: 7.00pm – 1.00am
Food will be served at 7.45pm.Crackers, hats and novelties included.
Our premiere suite, the Scotswood, isavailable for daytime celebrations. Enjoy acomplimentary glass of wine or bottle of beeron arrival, a seasonal three course hot forkbuffet lunch, plus a DJ and disco.
Festive PartyLunches
Hot Fork Buffet Menu
Leek and potato soup (v)
Traditional Northumberland Turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce,chipolata in bacon and roast gravy
Casserole of mushroom, courgette and fennel simmered in a pestoand black olive sauce, served with basil and pine kernel rice (v)
Roasted potatoesPanache of seasonal vegetables
Banoffee tart served with a sultana and cinnamon sauce
Coffee and mints
Price: £16.00 per personTime: 11.30am – 3.30pm
Food will be served at 12.00 noon.Crackers, hats and novelties included.
Various December datesare available - contact usfor more information.
Our extraordinary Science Centre can cater for up to 350 guests fordinner or up to 600 for a buffet.
The Scotswood Suite can cater for up to 240 guests for a dinner or hot fork buffet.
All packages include a complimentary glass of wine or bottle of beeron arrival, and a DJ and disco. You can choose to add all sorts ofextras for an additional cost like casino tables, Formula 1 drivingsimulators and a trip on our 4D Motion Ride – the only one in theNorth East - showing Night at the Toy Store throughout the festiveperiod.
Whatever you choose, our experienced team will work with you totailor-make your perfect Christmas party.
Exclusive PrivatePartiesIf you’re looking for a uniquevenue for your company party,look no further than Life!
Hot Fork Buffet Menu
Peppered beef strips in a grain mustard sauce, with crèmefraîche and brandy
Honeyed loin of pork served with barbeque sauce, sautéedkumquats and pineapple pieces
Sautéed chicken breast with a wild mushroom and leek sauce
Butternut squash, celery and fennel casserole served in a Thaigreen curry sauce (v)
Steamed ricePanache of seasonal vegetables
Minted new potatoes
Black cherry and chocolate roulade with a fruits of the forest sauce
Coffee and mints
Dinner MenuPoached salmon and monkfish terrine served with a crayfish salad
and watercress mayonnaiseor
Carrot and coriander soup with a Wensleydale cheese scone (v)
Traditional Northumberland Turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce,chipolata in bacon and roast gravy
or Mushroom, cranberry and brie wellington served with an asparagus
and cream sauce (v)
Panache of seasonal vegetablesRoasted potatoes
Individual blackcurrant mousse garnished with raspberries andChantilly cream, served with a chocolate sauce
Coffee and mints
Price: £24.50 per personTime: 6.45pm – 1.00am
Food will be served at 7.45pm. Crackers, hats and novelties included.
Price: £31.00 per personTime: 6.45pm – 1.00am
Food will be served at 7.45pm. Crackers, hats and novelties included.
Exclusive hire of rink: £495 1 hour, maximum 100 people, includes skate hire.Add a 4D Motion Ride: from £100 Showing Night at the Toy Store throughout the festive period.
For an alternative to over-indulging in festive fare, put yourChristmas party plans on ice. Hire our open air ice rink for anexclusive skate - ideal for groups of all ages and sizes.
Skating@Life
Complete the experience with your choice of food and drink:
Option 1: £2.95 per person Deluxe hot chocolate and a cookie.
Option 2: £5.99 per person Hot roast meat sandwiches in warm ciabatta bread(vegetarian option available) with a choice of tea or coffee,plus hot chocolate and a cookie during or after your skate.
Option 3: £5.00 per person Mulled wine and mince pies.
Please call us on (0191) 243 8223 to discuss options.Minimum numbers apply.
• All of the party packages listed in the brochure are subject toavailability.
• Bookings cannot be confirmed without a £10 deposit per person.
• All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Provisional reservations must be confirmed within 14 days of the initial reservation and will be deemed invalid if formal confirmation is not received within those 14 days.
• Final numbers must be confirmed and full payment receivedfour weeks before your event.
• Any non-attendance or reduced numbers after the balancedue date will still be subject to payment.
• All monies are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable. Norefunds will be given for lost deposits. Should your numbersreduce, the monies lost cannot be used against wine, drinks orthe final balance. Party organisers are advised to inform allmembers of their party of this policy.
• Please advise us in advance if you have anyone in your party withspecific dietary requirements.
• With the exception of specified arrival drinks, drinks are not included inthe package price.
• Only alcohol purchased from Life Conference and Banqueting may beconsumed on the premises.
• Private parties are welcome and are accepted on an agreed minimum number.
• All guests attending a function must dine with us. Please note that there willbe no admission to guests attending lunches after 1.00pm and evening eventsafter 9.00pm unless this has been previously arranged with the management.
• All information is correct at the time of going to print. The managementreserve the right to amend or cancel events without prior notification.
• Management reserve the right to cancel events should minimumnumbers not be achieved. We will endeavour to offer an alternativedate/event of the same or higher value.
• Deposits and pre-payments are refundable for eventscancelled by Life Conference and Banqueting.
• All prices include VAT at the current rate. We acceptcash, credit and debit cards. Cheques to be madepayable to Life Conference and Banqueting.
Terms and Conditionsof Booking
Did you know...Life is an independent and self-funding charitable trust.We don’t receive public funding. The revenue generatedthrough Life Conferencing and Banqueting helps us tofulfil our charitable mission:
Life aims to be the most innovative place in the worldfor uniting people who are passionate about science.
We ignite and nurture a curiosity in everyone forscience, technology, engineering and maths andencourage the next generation of STEM professionals.We support world-class science in the region and makea positive economic, social and cultural contribution toNorth East England and its communities.
C O N F E R E N C EA N D B A N Q U E T I N G
Taxi firmsTo aid your journey home from Life we recommend three reputable taxicompanies and we advise you pre-book before your event.Five Star Taxis: (0191) 285 8111LA Taxis: (0191) 287 7777NODA Taxis: (0191) 222 1888
Metro and trainsCentral Metro Station is the nearest station (just 200 yards away) for trainsto locations across Tyne and Wear and beyond.
HotelsIf you require accommodation in Newcastle for the evening, our team will behappy to give you a list of recommended hotels offering preferential rates.
Life Conference and Banqueting is situated in the heart of Newcastle citycentre, just two minutes’ walk from Newcastle Central Station. We are oneof the few city centre locations with private road access and on site parkingfor guests.
Safe Journey...
Life Conference and Banqueting, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EPTelephone: (0191) 243 8216 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @candbatlife
T&C – room rate does not include car parking£85 ROOM ONLY
A festive tale......told through our innovative design.
Our boutique hotel with its Marco Pierre White restaurant offers fresh design, superb service and a vibrant bar. It’s the perfect place to kick-start your Christmas celebrations with lunch, dinner or drinks at the bar. You can spend the night and avoid the need for a taxi home after your Christmas party.
To book call 0191 300 9222 or visit www.hotelindigonewcastle.com
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