IAMIC Conference
General Information
Conference Venue - Wales Millennium Centre
Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) opened in 2004
and has already established its reputation as one of the
World`s iconic arts and cultural destinations. The vision of
WMC is to be an internationally significant cultural landmark
and centre for the performing arts, renowned for inspiration,
excellence and leadership.
A guided tour of this iconic building will be
available for those delegates arriving on the Monday before
the conference starts. The majority of the conference sessions
will take place in the Wales Millennium Centre. There are
usually daily public performances at 1.00pm and 6.00pm in the
Glanfa foyer, coinciding with the lunch breaks whenever
possible. Currently the Wales Millennium Centre is being
'extended' to incorporate Hodinott Hall which will be home to
the the BBC National Orchestra of Wales from November 2008.
For more information on the Wales Millennium Centre go to www.wmc.org.uk
Conference Hotel - Future Inns, Cardiff
This is a modern hotel situated just five minutes walk from
the Wales Millennium Centre and the Cardiff bay waterfront.
Prices: single occupancy £83; double occupancy £91. Prices
include bed and breakfast
Rooms are currently reserved at these special rates for IAMIC
conference delegates. After March 1st 50% of the rooms will be
released and on 1st June 2008 the offer will close. Please
book before March 1st to be sure of obtaining your room at the
special rate. Please quote 'IAMIC Conference' when booking.
http://www.futureinns.co.uk/cardiff.htm
TEL: 00 44845 094 5487
or 00 4429 20 487 111
FAX: 00 4429 20 432 796
Restaurants and Bars
Cardiff Bay is full to bursting with bars and
restaurants, all situated on the harbour front and just
minutes from the hotel and the Wales Millennium Centre. You
may also wish to visit the bars and restaurants in Cardiff's
city centre (about a mile from Cardiff Bay), including the new
Brewery Quarter which is home to a wide range of restaurants,
from Tapas to Thai. If you hear someone ordering "a pint
of brains", don't be alarmed; they are referring to the
local beer which is brewed in Cardiff and a favourite amongst
the locals.
Smoking is now banned in all enclosed public
places in Wales since a new law came into force on April 2nd
2007. This includes all restaurants, bars and clubs.
Things To Do
For information about Cardiff and the surrounding areas go to www.visitcardiff.com. If you're interested in extending your
stay and seeing more of Wales, then go to www.visitwales.com
for a comprehensive guide on all that Wales has to offer.
Currency
The official currency is the Great British Pound.
10 Euro = £7.50; 10 USD = £5.10 10 AUD = £4.50 10 NZD =
£4.00
For an update on exchange rates see www.xe.com
Banks
Banks are usually open between 09.30 and 15.00 on a weekdays,
although they stay open until 17.00 in the city centre.
Currency Exchange Offices are available in the city centre.
Visas
Entry clearance and Visa requirements are the same as for the
UK as whole. For Visa information please see the UK Visas
website.
Electricity
The electrical current in the UK is 230volts. You will need a
UK adaptor for any electrical equipment if travelling from
abroad.
Weather
The month of September in Cardiff often sees some pleasant
warm sunshine before the autumn weather settles in.
Temperatures range from 11°c to 18°c with an average of five
hours of sunshine daily. However, due to its coastal position,
Cardiff Bay often feels the full force of the wind coming from
the Bristol Channel and it is also wise to have an umberella
at the ready!
Local Transport (see separate page on travel
for detailed info on getting to Wales)
Everything in Cardiff Bay is within walking distance,
including the conference hotel, Wales Millennium Centre and
restaurants and bars. To visit the city centre, there is a
train service which takes only 3 or 4 minutes and will take
you to the heart of the shopping district. Buses also run
between Cardiff Bay and the city centre. |
