Departures
Opposite page: Isle of Man capital, Douglas; Left: Castle Rushen;
Below top: Villa Marina; riding the island’s TT course; the Isle of Man Business Centre;
the Gaiety Theatre, part of the Villa Marina complex
three-star self-catering property with extensive leisure amenities, as well as MICE facilities. The Cherry Tree Suite or Chequers Lounge can both be arranged in a theatre, classroom, boardroom or reception-style for up to 80 or 100 delegates respectively. Fixed PA systems, audio-visual equipment as well as projectors, flipcharts and whiteboards are on offer, and technicians are on-hand if needed. As well as the self-catering accommodation, the hotel also features a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym.
Wired Up International Business School Address: The Nunnery, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 1QB Tel: 01624 693700 Email:
enquiries@ibs.ac.im Web:
www.ibs.ac.im The Isle of Man International Business School (IBS) is conveniently located close to the centre of Douglas and, although housed in 19th century mansion The Nunnery, provides light and spacious, purpose- designed meeting rooms. There are ten rooms in total from which to choose, ranging from boardrooms for 12 to reception halls capable of hosting up to 100 delegates. All rooms offer a range of high-tech AV and IT equipment, telephone points and natural lighting. The IBS offers a bespoke service including full-day, half-day or evening hire, and there are discounts for multiple and long-term bookings. Optional extras include a catering service and technicians that can be hired to help ensure events run smoothly. The grounds of The Nunnery Estate are also available for marquee functions, filming and receptions.
Small but Perfectly Formed Brightlife Address: Ballaheaney, Andreas Road, Andreas, Isle of Man, IM7 4EN Tel: 01624 880318 Email:
brightlife@brightlife.com Web:
www.brightlife.com Brightlife offers a ‘Corporate Calm’ initiative which combines a traditional venue in a rural setting with modern day comforts and facilities. The Brightlife Ballalheaney country house provides luxury accommodation for overnight stays. A conference room hosts 20-30 for boardroom or theatre-style set-ups; the dining room has space for up to 14 people and the conservatory is purely a dining venue for 12. A choice of syndicate and breakout areas are available, from the courtyard area and conservatory to the comfortable lounge areas. AV facilities have recently been updated and include plasma screens. After some ‘blue sky’ thinking, there’s also the chance to unwind in the floatation suite or indulge in a little sound or massage therapy. Team-building activities are also available.
Isle of Man info
Airlines serving the Island are Aer Arann (from Dublin and London City), Flybe (from Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester, Luton, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Bristol), Manx2 (from Belfast, Blackpool, Leeds Bradford, Gloucester, Newcastle, Anglesey and Jersey), easyJet (from Liverpool) and Blue Islands (from Jersey and Guernsey). The Man Steam Packet Company operates ferries from several destinations including Liverpool, Dublin and Belfast.
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