Venue

The meeting this year is atThe Channel View Hotel, Hope Road, Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 6EH

Hotel accommodation and ferry crossings for vehicles and passengers can be booked directly with the hotel quoting reference Master Locksmiths Association. Telephone them directly on 01983 862309

N.B. the best available rates for hotel and transport will be available via the hotel and not online.

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rates per person per night are:Standard Room £75

Classic Room (with partial sea view) £80Superior Room (with sea view) £85

Single supplement for Twin or double room £25

Make a weekend of it and book extra nights.

The hotel is very well appointed and has a mixture of single, twin and double rooms all ensuite. There’s a great bar as well as an indoor swimming pool, and it’s just two minutes’ walk from the beach.

Please see the hotel website for further details www.channelviewhotel.co.uk

Travel by car or van (via ferry)

Ferries from the mainland leave from Southampton, Portsmouth or Lymington.Please select your point of embarkation when you book (with the hotel).

The hotel is approximately 30 minutes’ drive from all arrival points.

£56 for a car / van including passengers(up to 5m length - 2.1m high)

Travel on foot.

The hotel is close to beach, town and railway station so a car is not essential.It is possible to travel with through ticketing from any UK mainline station via hovercraft

or Fastcat via Portsmouth.To book tickets via thetrainline.com; select your local station and Shanklin as the destination.

The hotel is under 10 mins walk from the railway station or a couple of minutes by taxi.There’s a rank just outside station.

Social Events and EntertainmentFriday 8th June (Evening)

Dinner and drinks at the hotel – a chance to catch up with old friends,and the chance to make some new ones.

Dress code casual

Saturday 9th June

After �nal afternoon class

Western Region Mini golf event.

After a hard days studying relax at the adjacent minigolf course.This event is open to all attendees and partners would be very warmly welcomed.

There is a bar on site and prizes for the best (and worst) performance will be awarded.

Everything is provided, no need to pack your bats!

Saturday evening meal

Three course meal, music entertainment throughout the evening and a table magician to entertain us during the meal

Smart Casual or dress to impress

For partners (and general)

The Isle of Wight has much to offer, from lovely thatched tearooms to impressivewell-known landmarks.

We are happy to provide transport on Saturday for anyone wishing to visit Osborne house.

Osborne house was recently used as one of the main locations for the recent �lm Victoria and Abdul featuring Judy Dench. This is a great day out and the vibrant

town of Cowes is close by for those wanting to do some exploring and shopping.

Visit Roman villas, medieval castles and historic houses which showcase much of the Island’s rich heritage, then discover historic landmarks such as the medieval St Catherine’s Oratory (also known as the “Pepperpot”) and the

Megalithic Mottistone Longstone, as you explore the varied landscapes across the Island.

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Address

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MLA Membership No.

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MembershipCatagory

Exhibition, Training & Social EventPre-registration Booking Form

MLA Western Region Meeting June 9th and 10th

All events are on a �rst come �rst served basis

Please book all rooms and ferries directly with the hotel. Please book meals and classes etc using the MLA Western Region booking form

For further information and/or to make bookings please contact: Paul Watts on mobile 07901 608001 or landline 02380 474935 or E mail:

mlawesternregion@yahoo.co.uk – this will also ensure you get the best possible rates.

If you wish to visit the event or attend any classes please complete your name and address so that we can pre-register you.

Badges and social event tickets will be ready for collection at MLA ReceptionPlease complete one form for each person attending classes

Saturday and Sunday Weekend Training pass

[includes teas and coffees] @ £30 Members (all cat’)

@ £60 Non Members

Saturday Lunch @ £10 per head

Saturday Evening Dinner and Entertainment

(Note: This is already included for those who are staying in the hotel)

@ £30 per head

Please make cheques payable to: “Master Locksmiths Association Western” Please send forms and cheques to: Paul Watts, County Locksmiths,

389B Bitterne Rd, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 5RR

Electronic payment and booking is preferred:Email forms to: mlawesternregion@yahoo.co.uk

Payments to: Master Locksmiths Association WesternSort Code 30-98-97

Account number 53569668

Individual prices

Standard room __________________________________ @£75 per person per night,

dinner, bed and breakfast

Classic room (with partial Sea View) ________________ @£80 per person per night,

dinner, bed and breakfast

Superior room (with Sea View) _____________________ @£85 per person per night,

dinner, bed and breakfast

Single person supplement for twin or double rooms ___ @£25 per night

TrainingSaturday and Sunday

The emphasis of this year’s event is hands-on training. To that end a program of short training classes and presentations will run throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday morning. Places are available on a �rst come �rst served basis. The �nal timetable will be presented at the start of the weekend. Places can be booked at MLA reception at the start of, or during the weekend. All classes are included in the inclusive weekend price.

Classes commence at 10:00 on both days ending at 16:00 on Saturday in time for the mini golf and 13:00 on Sunday.

Please see below a taster of what’s available. We will be updating the training programme regularly. Other manufacturers and practical presentations are being arranged and along with the timetable will be advised in the run-up to the weekend.

All training will be offered on a �rst-come �rst-served basis

Jon drake - Safe class

Mark ward - Lock bumping class

Steve Kearney - Shutter bypass techniques

Andy Tristram - UPVC doors, toe and heeling

Paul Horton and Geraint Jones - Introduction to their tools and how to use them

Stuart Game - Detainer lock opening and lock variants

Mark Ward and Steve Kearney - Wafer lock impressioning

Where courses are of a sensitive nature either membership of the MLA or proof of the current DBS certi�cate will be required.

Right of admission at the discretion of the Western region committee

Note: CPD points will be awarded for applicable classes.

Other Events

Friday EveningSocial gathering in bar and Dinner

Western Region Annual lock Picking ContestTrophy and Prize for the winner

The picking contest will run throughout Saturday and Sunday morningand the prize will be presented on Sunday morning

Bring and Buy SaleA chance to sell off some unwanted stock, tools and machinery.

Open all day Saturday and Sunday morning.

B.L.I. ExaminationAn opportunity to sit the BLI entry exam or the written element of the BLI exam.

Please make the additional arrangements directly with MLA HQ

Western Region A.G.MTo be held on Sunday 10th 9:30

Saturday EveningPre-dinner drinks and Entertainment 19:00

Dinner at 20:00

Followed by:

Entertainment, Raf�e and Presentations

Places to Visit

Attractions and places to visit are in plentiful supply on the Island,with something to suit everyone.

Get a taste of the Isle of Wight’s history and culture by visiting one of the Museums & Galleries and historic sites.

Possibly the Island's most recognisable landmark is The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse, nearby to which The Needles Landmark Attraction is full of things to entertain all the family.

A visit to the Isle of Wight wouldn’t be complete without visitingsome of the famous beaches. The Island currently has the highest number of award-winning

beaches in England, all managed to the highest standards and inspected daily.Wherever you come to the Isle of Wight you will see evidence of its fascinating past, which

stretches all the way back to the time of the dinosaurs.There are some great character towns and villages, each with their own charm and lots of

reasons to visit. These are great if you are looking for a day out shopping,or something to do on a rainy day.

You can �nd plenty to keep you busy with a range of shops and cafes.