2025 NHS Retirement Fellowship Conference & AGM

3 Days - 17 October 2025

From £65.00

Bristol

We are delighted that bookings are now open for the NHS Retirement Fellowship Cconference and AGM 2025... in Bristol!
The Fellowship has teamed up with IOW Tours to plan an energetic and exciting few days together in the south-west over the weekend of October 17- 19 and we are very much looking forward to seeing you all there.

The Event is over 3 days, with station transfers included and a 3 Course Welcome Dinner and live entertainment introduced by your weekend compere. 

Saturday is Conference Day - morning coffee with chef's baked treats, followed by the AGM and a full programme of speakers, discussions, small groups and presentations, with a hot 2 course conference lunch. The conference finishes with afternoon tea and more of chef's treats.

Saturday Night is Gala Night...
A "Thank You NHS" Wine Reception, a superb Gala Dinner, wine included on your table and a great party band to dance the night away - this year "Soul Town Divas" - a Supremes Tribute Band like no other.

Getting to Conference

This year’s conference is ideally situated to get to by Public Transport - so be more GREEN and let the train take the strain!
This year we have secured access for Conference Delegates to the GWR’s Conferece Train Ticket Discount Scheme where you can save oiver 50% on your rail ticket.
www.gwr.com

There is a FREE TRANSFER by coach from Bristol Parkway Station ONLY Thursday to Saturday for arrival and on Sunday & Monday for a return.
This must be pre-booked a minimum of 28 days prior to arrival.

IOW Tours has arranged EXTRA NIGHTS
with GREAT EXPERIENCES

Arrive on Thursday and settle in a day early – we have arranged a group meal with a menu designed for the season. The coach shuttle is available on the Thursday as we feel sure there will be quite a few members who will take up this offer.

On Friday explore Bristol’s heritage & slave trade connection with your Blue Badge guide.
Spend the morning on Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s great Steam Ship – the SS Great Western – with entrance and tour included.
Then your blue badge guide will guide you around the sights of Bristol from the comfort of your coach, discuss the narrative of the Slave Trade and Bristol’s Maritime Connections, you will take a drive across the Clifton Suspension Bridge, before ending your day at M Shed, a vibrant museum located on Bristol’s historic harbourside, dedicated to telling the story of the city and its people. With working exhibits like restored cranes and dockside trains, M Shed brings history to life in a dynamic, interactive way that’s perfect for visitors of all ages.

We invite you to stay Sunday Night at a discounted rate of just £62.50pp with a Hot Buffet Dinner and Breakfast and (of course) Geoff’s Big Quiz with Fun & Games during the evening – a great way to round off your Conference!

The coach trip out on Sunday is once again going to be something very special.
Board the coach for a day to Tintern Abbey and the Forest of Dean with cream tea on a steam train 

Board the coach in the morning with your Blue Badge Guide for the day, giving informative commentary to keep you entertained.
First cross the magnificent River Severn by bridge where you will start your tour with an included tour of Tintern Abbey in Monmouthshire. Tintern Abbey is a national icon — still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace. The Abbey surrendered in the first round of the dissolution of the monasteries — and the great abbey began slowly to turn into a majestic ruin.

Your day continues around the majestic Forest of Dean. Where England meets Wales, separated by the meandering River Wye, you’ll discover a place of timeless beauty and untamed nature. Pause for a moment at the many breathtaking viewpoints, and explore iconic ruins and unique attractions.
End you day at the Forest of Dean Railway – on a Steam Train with Cream Tea included! The round trip on the 4.5 mile line runs through beautiful woodland and countryside, offering a chance to
experience the relaxing pace of a typical country branch line in the Wye Valley.

Please Note: Extra Nights and Coach Trips Out are an extra cost and are not included in the main package.

Book On-line by scrolling to the bottom of this page or call IOW Tours to book

Click for the 2025 Arrival Day Menu (Friday) HERE
For full details of Conference, download the 2025 Conference Flyer
Click HERE for a seperate Booking Form