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is within yards of St. MargaretÕs Bay behind the White Cliffs of Dover. It is the UKÕs most eco-friendly venue and a naturally inspiring place for meetings, conferences and workshops. 
www.pinescalyx.co.uk 
St JulianÕs in Sevenoaks is a Grade II listed building set in the beautiful surroundings of the Weald. The venue offers a relaxed comfortable environment and three rooms suitable for all types of meetings, from business interviews and away days to large conferences. 

www.stjulians.co.uk 
The Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch, located alongside the motor racing circuit, has 15 meeting rooms. The largest holds 300 people. There is a fully equipped Health Club, plus a recently refurbished ÔRacing BarÕ. The contemporary and lively atmosphere perfectly complements the quiet, traditional atmosphere of the lounge area with its comfy sofas. 

www.thistle.com 
After completing a £4m renovation in May, August saw MarriottÕs Tudor Park Hotel & Country Club in Maidstone host a PGA Europro Tour 

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golf tournament - the Virgin Atlantic 25th Anniversary Classic. To celebrate this achievement the restaurant offered golf-themed menus and for conferences and events, one place for every 10 booked is free of charge until December. 

www.marriotttudorpark.co.uk 
A venue renowned for spectacular corporate and private events, the highly acclaimed Orangery at Turkey Mill in Maidstone is set to raise standards even higher. The new Garden Room will be ideal for private and corporate events. Work will commence in October 2009, completing in April 2010. 

www.turkeymill.co.uk 
The striking Ward Room at The University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, was formerly used for grand naval occasions. Following recent refurbishment of the Pembroke building incorporating the Ward Room, this fine suite of rooms is now available for corporate and social events for up to 180 guests. 

wardroom@gre.ac.uk 


Tel. 01622 602485 www.conferencekent.co.uk 
Dawn Bowen of Kent Conference Bureau and David Hackett of BI Worldwide at the Meeting Industry Marketing Awards 2008 
Businesses and event organisers can now take advantage of The University of KentÕs Darwin Suite, one of the most flexible meeting and function suites in the region. Newly refurbished, moveable soundproofed walls offer one 400sq m meeting area for up to 300 delegates or three smaller suites for up to 100 delegates. 
www.kent.ac.uk/ conferences