Conference Programme

Abingdon, 27th-30th November 2007

  • Tuesday
    TimeEventVenueAttendees
    p.m. Arrival of delegates The Cosener's House
    • Twin Town Delegates
    16:00 Reception in Mayor's Parlour The Old Abbey House
    • Twin Town Delegates
    • Abingdon Council Members
    • ADTTS
    • Invited Guests
    19:30 Pre-dinner drinks Crown & Thistle
    • All Delegates
    20:00 Welcoming Dinner
  • Wednesday
    TimeEventVenueAttendees
    09:20 Assemble for conference Seminar Room 1, The Cosener's House
    • All Delegates
    09:30 Opening fanfare by pupils from John Mason School
    09:35 Welcome from Mayor of Abingdon
    09:40 Presentation on Age
    10:10 Presentation on Gender
    10:35 Refreshments break
    10:55 Presentation on Religion
    11:25 Presentation on Sexual Orientation
    12:00 Lunch
    13:15 Presentation on Disability
    13:45 Presentation on Race/Ethnic Origin
    14:15 Presentation on Fairtrade
    14:45 Refreshments Break
    18:00 Assemble for Christmas Extravaganza Old Abbey House
    18:45 Procession through the Town Centre with delegates in traditional costume and banners, where possible. Abingdon Town Centre
    19:00 Switching on Christmas Lights
    20:30 Dinner Al Zaib Restaurant
    • All Delegates
    • ADTTS & guests
  • Thursday
    TimeEventVenueAttendees
    09:45 Assemble for visits Old Abbey House
    • All Delegates
    10:00 Presentation by 'Age Concern' Charter Day Centre
    10:45 Presentation by 'Foyer Project for Young People' Foyer Project
    11:45 Fairtrade display and Lunch 35 Ock Street
    14:15 Final Plenary Session The Roysse Room, The Guildhall
    15:00 Refreshments
    15:30 Arrival of ADTTS and guests for a resume of their conference
    • All Delegates
    • ADTTS & guests
    19:15 Pre-dinner drinks reception. Co-hosted by the Mayor of Abingdon and Chair of the Vale. Music by the Pavlova Quintet. The Old Abbey House
    • Twin Town Delegates
    • Abingdon and Vale Council Members
    • ADTTS & guests
    20:00 Official Dinner with speeches by representatives from Twin Towns. The Council Chamber, The Guildhall
  • Friday
    TimeEventVenueAttendees
    a.m. Departure of delegates The Cosener's House
    • Twin Town Delegates