Welsh Correspondence Chess Federation

Offer to host ICCF Congress

19th – 23rd August 2018

Llandudno, Wales

Llandudno

Llandudno is a seaside resort, town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located on the Creuddyn peninsula, which protrudes into the Irish Sea. In the 2011 UK census, the community, which includes Penrhyn Bay and Penrhynside, had a population of 20,701. The town's name is derived from its patron saint, Saint Tudno.

Llandudno, "Queen of the Welsh Resorts", a title first applied as early as 1864, is now the largest seaside resort in Wales. Historically a part of Caernarfonshire, Llandudno was formerly in the district of Aberconwy within Gwynedd.

Imperial Hotel, LlandudnoTraditional hospitality, Victorian charm and first class service at The Imperial Hotel offers you a warm welcome to Llandudno, the Queen of Welsh Resorts in North Wales.

The Imperial is an elegant 4 star hotel, perfectly situated in the heart of the beautiful Llandudno Seafront Promenade with picturesque views across the bay and the impressive Great Orme and Little Orme headlands.

Exceptional service, fine dining and a warm and friendly atmosphere is assured at this prestigious hotel, which offers the outstanding two AA Rosette Chantrey’s Restaurant, a 45’ UV treated Swimming pool and fitness facility.

Whether you are on an exploration of North Wales and Snowdonia, relaxing by the sea or working away, you can enjoy accommodation overlooking the stunning Llandudnobay with easy access to the Llandudno train station only a 5 minute walk away.

The perfect venue for a family break, activity holiday or business trip; The Imperial offers a comfortable and luxurious base for your break away.

Travelling to Llandudno

International delegates are advised to enter the United Kingdom at Manchester International Airport.

Hourly trains run from the airport directly to Llandudno, the journey time is approximately 2h 30m.

The Imperial Hotel is a short five minute walk from Llandudno Railway Station (WCCF will arrange transport where neccessary).

AccommodationOption One

Single or Double Room GBP £60.00 or EUR €65 per night at a good quality two or three star hotel in the resort.

Transport to Congress meetings will be provided if the hotel is more than 100 meters away from the Congress venue.

Breakfast will be included and provided at the Congress venue.

Registrations must be confirmed and paid by Friday 18th May to benefit from this offer.

AccommodationOption Two

The four star Imperial Hotel (Congress Venue)

Single Room GBP £115.00 B&B

(Registrations for single rooms confirmed and paid by Friday 18th May will be offered the early bird price of GBP £105.00 B&B)

Double Room GBP £140.00 B&B

Upgrades are available for a sea view or a superior room; please contact the organisersfor further details.

Full payment must be received by WCCF by Friday 6th July to confirm Congress registration.

Registration

Online registration will be available from the 2018 Congress website:

https://2018.wales/

Registration must be completed by Friday 6th July to confirm Congress participation.

Sunday 19 August

• Arrival of Delegates

• EB/MC Meetings in the Adelphi Room (pictured)

• Welcome Party in the Function Suite

Monday 20 August

• Opening Ceremony and Awards in the Function Suite

• Day One of Congress in the Bodafon Room

• Partner Programme: Bus tour around Great Orme, including the Great Orme Tramway (pictured) and Aerial Cable Car; shopping in Llandudno.

Tuesday 21 August

• Day Two of Congress in the Bodafon Room

• Partner Programme: Conwy and Conwy Castle (pictured)

• Blitz Tournament in the Promenade Lounge

Wednesday 22 August

• Day Three of Congress in the Bodafon Room

• Partner Programme: Bus tour of Anglesey and Caernarfon, including Caernafon Castle (pictured)

• Chess Match: ICCF vs Colwyn Bay Chess Club in the Promenade Lounge

Thursday 23 August

• Half day excursion to Llanberis, optional visits to:

• National Slate Museum

• Electric Mountain

• Snowdon Mountain Railway

• Closing banquet in the Function Suite

Thursday 23 August

For the more adventurous, there will be a hike to the summit of Mount Snowdon.

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands.

The hike will take approximately six hours and will include strenuous uphill walking, please bring suitable footwear and waterproof clothing.

WCCF Offer to Host ICCF Congress, 2018

https://2018.wales/

http://www.visitllandudno.org.uk/

https://www.welshccf.org.uk/

https://twitter.com/WCCF_Official

https://www.theimperial.co.uk/

secretary@welshccf.org.uk