CONFERENCE, MEETING AND EVENT FACILITIES

Part of Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Vision Business provides first-class facilities within ideal environments that will give your conference, meeting or event outstanding appeal.

Our passion for delivering five-star customer service and value-for-money allow us to help you make your event a success.

We are conveniently located between Nottingham and Sheffield and easily accessible via all major transport links. Wi-Fi facilities, ample parking and the option of delicious, freshly-prepared meals to suit all tastes are available at all of our locations. Our exceptional range of meeting venues can cater for 2 to 770 people.

In addition, we have the ability to support your conference or event with our on-site reprographics service, InPrint, for all your printed materials.

Of course, the best way to appreciate the quality of our service and facilities is to experience them for yourself – make a date to visit today, you will be warmly welcomed.

To arrange a visit contact Brian Schubert, Commercial Manager, on 01623 413345 or email vision.business@wnc.ac.uk

This state-of-the-art facility is based at our Derby Road site, just off the A60 at the southern tip of Mansfield.

It was officially opened in November 2011 by HRH The Duke of Kent and houses a suite of specialist rooms, at the heart of which is our flagship Create Theatre.

The facilities at Create can be as versatile as you need them to be, with a mix and match approach to room hire and flexible layouts.

In addition, we have expert technical support staff on site to support you. Please contact us as early as possible to discuss your requirements.

These modern event spaces are available to hire for many other uses in addition to events, conferences and exhibitions:

Music recitals

Theatre performances

Filming facilities for film and TV shoots

Modern dance performances

Music, drama and dance practice

Film screenings

Fashion shows

Photoshoots

Auctions and sales

Team building exercises

Your training events

Focus groups

Create facilities

Create Theatre

150-seat auditorium with state-of-the-art audio visual setup, contemporary stepped seating, soundproofing and blackout for peace and privacy. A fantastic venue for theatre-style lectures, speeches or presentations. Create Theatre can be hired on its own or as part of a conference suite. There is also a live link available to the large screen in Create Hub.

Create Hub

197 sqm of event space, a hub area which is the perfect blank canvas for creating your next event. A versatile and flexible space ideal for exhibitions, product launches and gatherings for 100+ delegates. A 12-monitor large screen is also available to show your corporate video/images or can be setup to provide a useful video link to the theatre.

Create TV Studio

This flexible 69 sqm space can be used either as a TV studio or more flexible event space; larger than our standard breakout rooms it could be used for a wide variety of activities. Also included is the Gallery, with editing and recording equipment (27 sqm). HE video and HD vision mixer are also available, as is a green screen facility.

Create Live Rooms

These two 50/59 sqm spaces offer soundproofed, state-of-the art music practice, recital or sound recording studio facilities. They can alternatively be used as breakout rooms for larger conferences. One room also includes use of a baby grand piano.

Create Performance Studios

There are three 75/76 sqm spaces which have a mirrored wall and black curtain backdrops offering superb performance spaces for dance, drama and keep-fit activities, presentation skills or role-playing activities. They can alternatively be used as breakout rooms for larger conferences.

Create Mac Suites

Five Apple Mac suites are available of varying size (70/68/55/54/53 sqm), each with the latest Apple Mac computers and software, projectors and smart boards as standard.

Create Meeting Rooms

Four meeting/breakout rooms are available of varying size, each with projectors and smart boards as standard.

Create facilities

Create Hub

Create meeting room

Create Theatre

Create Theatre (188 sqm)

Includes:

Seating for 150

Sound, lighting and AV equipment

Control room

Green room (25 sqm)

Sprung floor

Create floorplans, layouts and capacity

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Green room25 sqm

Capacity: 150

Area: 188 sqm (theatre) 25 sqm (green room)

Main layout: theatre-style

Create Hub (197 sqm)

Includes:

Video screen

Seating for 120 (theatre style)

Seating for 54 (with tables)

Power points

Social area with sofas

Capacity: 54 (classroom/cabaret), 120 (theatre/max. capacity)

Area: 197 sqm

Layouts: reception drinks/buffet, theatre, cabaret, classroom, room only

Create TV Studio (69 sqm)

Includes:

Green screen facility

Power points

Gallery/editing suite 27 sqm

Editing/recording equipment

Seating for 20 (with desks)

Capacity: 20 (classroom/boardroom/U-shape), 36 (cabaret), 40 (theatre/max. capacity)

Area: 69 sqm (studio), 27 sqm (gallery)

Main layout: studio space

Alternative layouts: theatre, classroom, boardroom, U-shape, cabaret

Studio69 sqm

Gallery27 sqm

Create TV Studio

Create Hub

Create Live Rooms (50/59 sqm)

Includes:

Seating for 20-35

Power points

Baby grand piano (one room only)

Recording booth/control rooms

Capacity: max. 25/30

Area: 50/59 sqm (live rooms) 17/20 sqm (control rooms)

Layouts: recital/theatre, studio space,

Live rooms (x2)50/59 sqm

Control rooms (x2)17/20 sqm

Two rooms available

Create Performance Studio (75/76 sqm)

Includes:

Seating for 40

One mirrored wall

Power points

Sprung floor

Capacity: 40

Area: 75/76 sqm

Layouts: theatre, room only

Performance studios (x3)75/76 sqm

Three rooms available

Create Mac Suites (70/68/55/54/53 sqm)

Includes:

Latest Apple Mac computers and software

Projector

Smart board

Capacity: 22/20/22/24/24

Area: 76/68/55/54/53 sqm

Layouts: classroom

Create Meeting rooms (44/43/44/50 sqm)

Includes:

Each room seats 20

Power points

Projector

Smart board

Capacity: 20 (for all layouts)

Area: 44/43/44/50 sqm

Layouts: U-shape, boardroom, classroom, theatre

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Create Mac Suites

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TV studio

Performance studio

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Plenary sessions

Breakout rooms

Social space

Our Vision facilities are also based at our Derby Road site, just off the A60 at the southern tip of Mansfield.

Vision Sports Hall

This brand new, state-of-the-art facility is open throughout the year. The main hall has an open floor space of 860 sqm offering a versatile and flexible space ideal for large banquets, exhibitions, product launches and gatherings for up to 770 delegates (320 cabaret style). It is the perfect blank canvas for creating your next event.

The hall is marked with badminton and basketball courts, and use of the excellent changing and toilet facilities are included in the hire. The specifications of the sports courts are in keeping with national sporting requirements.

There are also two classrooms available, each being 43 sqm.

No.19 Brasserie

Used as our main hospitality area during term-time, No.19 has an open floor space of 110 sqm seating 60 for parties, dinners or large cabaret-style events. No.19 has an excellent reputation locally for its fine dining experience.

Vision Room

The Vision Room offers a fresh and modern space in which to hold your meeting or event. The room is 192 sqm and comes with theatre seating for 100 (cabaret style capacity 60), a stage, lectern and projection equipment included in the package. Available in either theatre, cabaret, classroom or open plan layouts.

The Diner and West One

Large, bright and airy spaces which will seat 150 in a casual dining formation. Complete with professional catering equipment.

Coming soon...

New facilities, including a new restaurant, hair salon and spa, will be opening soon at our Derby Road site. Please contact us in 2013 for further details of these.

Vision facilities

No.19 Brasserie

Artist’s impression of the new Sports Hall

The Diner Vision Room

Vision Sports Hall (860 sqm)

The hall is designed to the Sport England ‘six court’ standard.

Includes:

Reception area

First aid room

Changing rooms

Two classrooms

Dedicated car park

Sound insulation, soft furnishings, power and data points

Maximum capacity 770

Vision floorplans, layouts and capacity

Capacity: 320 (cabaret)

240 (dinner/dance)

770 (open plan)

Sports Hall area: 860 sqm (Sports Hall) Classroom area: 43 sqm (x2)

Layouts: courts, open plan, cabaret

Classroom layouts: classroom, U-shaped

Sports Hall860sqm

Playing area: 27m x 34mInternal height: 9.1m

6 x badminton courts2 x basketball courts2 x 5-a-side football2 x volleyball courts

1 x netball court

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Vision Room (192 sqm)

Includes:

Seating for 100 (theatre style)

Seating for 60 (with tables)

Power points

Projectors

Capacity: 100

Area: 191 sqm

Layouts: theatre, cabaret, classroom, open plan

Location: 1st floor (lift access available)

The Diner (299 sqm)

Includes:

Full professional catering equipment

Seating for 150 (casual dining)

Power points

Capacity: 150

Area: 299 sqm

Main layout: casual dining

Alternative layouts: open plan, classroomThe Diner

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Reception

No.19 Brasserie (110 sqm)

Includes:

Fine dining menus

Reception area

Fully-licenced bar

Outside seating area with BBQ

Seating for 60 (dining area)

Capacity: 60 (for all layouts)

Area: 110 sqm

Main layouts: cabaret or long tables

Alternative layout: theatre

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This state-of-the-art facility is located just off the A38 in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and close-by the M1.

We have a small conference suite situated on the first floor, in a professional and modern environment. Parking is available onsite and the suite is completely accessible (including a lift).

The facilities can be as versatile as you need them to be with a mix and match approach to room hire and flexible layouts.

These modern event spaces are available to hire for many uses including:

Conferences

Meetings

Events

Focus groups

Your training events

Station Park Mezzanine

A truly stunning, modern location to hold your event. This 265 sqm space is the perfect blank canvas for creating a memorable event. The area is flooded with light and has impressive views over the state-of-the-art construction training workshops.

A small meeting area is also available at the back of this space, with partial partitioning and with a mezzanine view of the lower floor social space.

Station Park Zone Room

The largest of the meeting room areas at 103 sqm. This room is also suitable as a main conference/plenary session room.

Station Park Meeting Rooms

There are six meeting rooms of various sizes (between 38-50 sqm), catering for between 18 and 24 people.

Station Park facilities

Station Park Mezzanine (265 sqm)

Includes:

Seating for 120 theatre style

Power points

Lecturn

Additional partitioned meeting space with boardroom setup for 22 people

Station Park floorplans, layouts and capacity

Capacity: 120 (for all layouts)

Area: 265 sqm

Layouts: theatre, room only

Station Park Zone Room (103 sqm)

Includes:

Seating for 40 theatre style

Power points

Capacity: 40

Area: 103 sqm

Layouts: theatre, boardroom, U-shape

Station Park Meeting Rooms (48/50/39/47/38/44 sqm)

Includes:

Seat between 17 and 24 classroom style

Projector

Smart board

Power points

Five rooms next to the Zone Room

Capacity: 24/22/18/24/18/17 classroom style

Area: 48/50/39/47/38/44 sqm

Layouts: classroom, U-shape, boardroom

Station Park Meeting Rooms

Station Park Zone Room

Get back to nature with our flexible meeting and small conference facilities, set in a professional business environment amongst ancient woodland. Located at the heart of Ransom Wood Business Park and with plenty of parking, these meeting rooms offer a great ‘get-away-from-it-all’ experience.

There are three meeting rooms which have the option of being combined into one large space suitable for events with a larger number of delegates.

An adjoining small kitchen and social space can also be booked and used for refreshments and light lunches; alternatively the Forever Green restaurant is situated nearby or we can provide you with a picnic lunch to enable you to enjoy the woodland walks.

Ransom Hall Meeting Room A

This room has a capacity of 24 and is equipped with a smart board and projector. This room can be setup boardroom, U-shaped, classroom or theatre style.

Ransom Hall Meeting Room B

This room has a capacity of 16 and is equipped with a smart board and projector. This room can be setup boardroom, U-shaped, classroom or theatre style.

Ransom Hall Meeting Room C

This room has a capacity of 12 and can be setup boardroom, U-shaped, or classroom style.

Ransom Hall Meeting Room A+B+C

Once the partitioned walls have been pulled back these three rooms open out to create a large rectangular shaped room – please turn over for further details.

Ransom Hall facilities

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Ransom Hall Meeting Rooms A+B+C (110 sqm)

Includes:

Seating for 52 people

Max. capacity 80

Two smart boards

Two projectors

Power points

Separate social space also available

Extensive onsite parking

Secure and professional environment

Ransom Hall floorplans, layouts and capacity

Capacity: 52 (all layouts)

Area: 110 sqm

Layouts: theatre, cabaret, classroom, U-shape, boardroom

Situated in the heart of Mansfield town centre, our Chesterfield Road site offers a number of meeting and classroom spaces for hire and are particularly well-suited for summer schools.

Each room has the following facilities:

Smart board

Projector

Power points

Some PC suites available

Meeting rooms are available in either classroom, cabaret, U-shaped or boardroom style

Please contact us by email at vision.business@wnc.ac.uk for further details.

Chesterfield Road facilities

What catering services do you offer?

We are able to offer full catering services for your event or meeting. Please contact us for a quotation tailored to your needs.

Can you help me with AV/IT support?

We offer a full AV and IT technical support service. Please contact us if you have any particular requirements and we will endeavour to help you.

Can you help us record our event?

Yes we can! We can offer videography and photography services. Please contact us for further details and prices.

Do you offer secretarial services?

At our Derby Road site we have an in-house digital printing and photocopying service. Please contact us for further details and prices.

Are there any other services which you offer?

We may also be able to help you with the following services. Please contact us to talk about your requirements:

Event branding

Marketing materials and PowerPoint templates

Event management

Digital printing

What parking is available?

There is parking available at most of our sites. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Can I visit the venue prior to the event to help me with planning?

Of course! Please contact Brian Schubert on 01623 413345 to arrange a tour to help you choose the right venue for your event.

Which is the nearest train station to your venues?

Station Park is located next to Sutton Parkway railway station. Our other sites are within 3 miles of Mansfield station. Newark Northgate is a 45-minute drive away and offers a fast train service to London St.Pancras (c.1hr 20mins). Nottingham station is 45 minutes away and Chesterfield 40 minutes.

Is there an airport nearby?

East Midlands airport is approximately 25 miles away, just off the M1.

Frequently asked questions

Room layout matrix

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Lunch/dinner Dinner/dance Sit-down buffet Theatre style

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Hospitality

We offer a range of hospitality options, from tea and biscuits to fine dining...

During term time, our No.19 Brasserie offers a high quality, value-for-money fine dining option at lunch time and on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Lunchtimes reflect the contemporary brasserie style menu and include lighter options, which can be served quickly for those with limited time. Buffets, barbecues and a carvery are also regular lunchtime features throughout the year.

To make a booking please call the restaurant direct on 01623 413629. For information on menus and pricing, please visit our webpage at: www.wnc.ac.uk/About-Us/Facilities/Number-19-Brasserie

The other hospitality menus which we offer include:

Breakfast buffet: for early morning meetings

Working lunches

Packed lunches: for those on the go

Soup buffet: a selection of homemade soups, a lighter lunch option

Menu details can be found on the following pages. Please contact us for advice on any of your hospitality queries and we will endeavour to assist with your individual requirements.

BREAKFAST MENUS

Breakfast service will be delivered to your meeting room(s), and is served between 8.00 and 10am. All served with tea, coffee and chilled juices.

Hot selection:

Bacon roll

Sausages served in a roll

Vegetarian options are also available

Continental:

Freshly baked croissants with preserves, butter and low fat spread

Danish pastries

Selection of mini fruit yoghurts

Fresh fruit platter

Basket of seasonal fruits

MORNING/AFTERNOON MENU

Freshly baked croissants

Danish pastries

Scones served with a selection of preserves

Assorted biscuits

Assorted cakes/muffins

Fruit platter

Seasonal fruit basket LUNCH MENUS

Packed lunch – each bag contains:

Filled baguette or sandwich

Packet of savoury crisps

One piece of fresh fruit or flapjack

Cold drink

Working lunch

Selection of sandwiches including vegetarian options

Vegetable crisps

Seasonal fresh fruit platter or mini muffins

Finger buffet

Selection of sandwiches including vegetarian options. Choose from a selection of:

Chicken and vegetarian satay served with a sweet chilli dip

Mini vegetable spring rolls

Vegetable crisps

Vegetable cruditiés with dips

Seasonal fresh fruit platter

Assorted mini cakes

Lemon tart

Gateaux

Mini macaroons

Fork buffet

An assortment of filled mini rolls:

Honey roast ham and cherry tomato, beef and wholemeal mustard, egg mayonnaise, cheddar cheese and cherry tomato, cream cheese and chive

Moroccan cous cous

Homemade vegetarian quiche

Salad bowl

Vegetable crisps

Lemon tart

Cheese and biscuits

Soup buffet (available from 12 noon)

Freshly made homemade soup served with a freshly baked bread roll, low fat spread or butter. Choose from a selection of:

Tomato and lentil

Vegetable

Cauliflower and cheese

Carrot and coriander

REFRESHMENTS

Coffee

Speciality teas

Sparkling water

Still water

Chilled orange juice

Chilled apple juice

We use only Rainforest Alliance tea for all our hospitalities.

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Location map

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Station ParkJulias WayOff Lowmoor RoadKirkby-in-AshfieldNG17 7RB

Ransom HallRansom Wood Business ParkSouthwell RoadMansfieldNG21 0ER

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Brian SchubertCommercial Manager

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Tel: 01623 413345Email: vision.business@wnc.ac.uk

Web: www.wnc.ac.uk