Social events

Wednesday Evening Drinks Reception (30th August)

National Football Museum

sponsored by Bruynzeel Storage Systems

Do come along to our drinks reception at the National Football Museum you will receive an invitation to join us.  The National Football Museum is not just for those who are interested in or passionate about the sport it is for non-fans as well.   You will have an opportunity to discover the culture and history behind this popular sport. 

Thursday Evening Gala dinner (31st August)

Hilton Deansgate Suite

Join us at our annual Gala dinner to mark a milestone in 2017 – it is 70 years since the foundation of the modern record keeping profession in the UK and Ireland.

During the evening we will be presenting the ARA Excellence Awards, certificates to deserving conservators and listening to a few speeches.  We promise they will not be very long!

Afterwards enjoy an evening of music and dancing to the band Madison until midnight.  For a taster of previous Gala dinner's go to our gallery to see last year's event.