Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford upon Avon CV37 6YR
Thursday 23rd October 2025
We are delighted to announce details of our 31st AGM, Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford upon Avon. This riverside hotel is near Shakespeare’s birthplace and boasts a riverside terrace and garden.
The AGM, Gala dinner and awards ceremony will take on a new format this year with speakers discussing subjects relevant to our industry. This event always proves to be a popular event and so we would encourage you to book early to secure your places for dinner and bedrooms.
Speakers
Noble Francis, Economics Director at the CPA
Clare Fenton, Principle Facades Manager at Wates Construction
Our after-dinner speaker is Robbie Glen, a hilariously funny former prison governor.
The timings for the evening are as follows: –
5.30pm Drinks reception in the Terrace Atrium
6.15pm CAB 31st AGM and industry speakers in the Ballroom
7.30pm Dinner in the Ballroom (Dress Code – Black Tie)
9.00pm Awards
9.45pm After Dinner Speaker (to be announced soon)
Drinks Reception, CAB 31st AGM, Gala Dinner and Awards – the drinks reception commences at 5.30pm in the Terrace Atrium. You will then be asked to take your seats in the Ballroom, when our AGM will commence, followed by our industry speakers. Dinner will commence directly afterwards.
Dinner – includes a charity raffle and the awards ceremony followed by our After Dinner entertainment. The cost is £175 + VAT for individual tickets and £1,500 + VAT per table of 10.
Accommodation – we have secured 100 bedrooms at the Crowne Plaza for the evening of 23rd October along with a small allocation on the 22nd October. Room rates are £150 inclusive per room for single occupancy and £160 inclusive for double occupancy. In recent years, rooms have been booked within a matter of weeks and the same high demand is expected this year. We would therefore urge you to book your room directly with the hotel as soon as possible by calling 01789 279917 or 01789 279928 and quoting reference CPE. We would draw your attention to the cancellation policy.
Please see www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/ for further hotel information and directions.
Sponsorship – a range of sponsorship opportunities are available, full details of which are below.
Please also find below booking form.
Our booking deadlines are: –
Thursday 25th September – Rooms
Thursday 2nd October – Dinner Bookings
We look forward to making this event one to remember. Should you have any queries or concerns, please contact Jessica Dean at jessica.dean@c-a-b.org.uk.
