MEALS & ACTIVITIES

Meals
The following meals are provided as part of the Symposium delegate pass:

  • Dinner on Wednesday*
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thursday
  • Breakfast and lunch on Friday

* For 2-night Symposium attendees only.

Evening Receptions

Welcome Reception, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
For Symposium delegates staying 2 nights at The Grove, the Welcome Reception offers an informal meeting place to meet with peers over barbecue food and drinks. Held in the Walled Garden in the grounds of The Grove.
Networking Dinner, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
With its rustic and relaxed environment, The Stables at The Grove provides the perfect setting for an evening of networking after the first conference day. Built on the original stable block of The Grove Mansion, The Stables' combination of bare boards, oak tables and exposed timber evocative of New England, with sweeping views over the championship golf course offer an informal setting for dinner and drinks.

 

Networking Activities
Registration for these activities is now closed.


FactSet Country Pursuits - Falconry and Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting, Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
Experience the thrill of the great outdoors in the picturesque grounds of The Grove. First, try your hand at falconry, the ancient and beautiful art of handling and flying birds of prey, reputedly the oldest field sport in the word. Then, take part in competitive laser pigeon shooting, a simulated version of traditional clay pigeon shooting, without its recoil or noise problems. No shooting experience necessary!

FactSet Golf Clinic, Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
Brush up on your long game, chipping, pitching and putting in this two-hour golf clinic with golf professionals. Suitable for beginners and experienced golfers, this activity offers a chance to sample The Grove's championship golf course, widely regarded as one of the finest new golf courses in Europe and recent host of the World Golf Championship and American Express Championship.

All equipment will be supplied but please wear suitable casual clothing and footwear, such as golf shoes or trainers.