The Driving Instructor Convention Networking Dinner in association with ADI Network, is being held on Saturday, 11th May at Yarnfield Park, Stone, Staffordshire. It’s the social networking event of the year for driving instructors!

Over one hundred and fifty guests will enjoy entertainment, socialising, and celebrating industry success through the Intelligent Instructor Awards trophy presentation.

The purpose-built Yarnfield Park Conference and Events Centre includes a hotel and on-site restaurant, making it ideal for hosting this inaugural event. The event flows seamlessly into The Driving Instructor Convention, which is held the following day at the same venue.

The Driving Instructor Convention Networking Dinner, in association with ADI Network, commences with a welcome drinks reception. This allows attendees to network with like-minded instructors and others within the industry. Guests will then enjoy a four-course buffet dinner in our private dining room.

Live entertainment will commence swiftly after the meal, with our comedian and MC host for the evening, Stephen Owen, managing proceedings. Guests will be rolling around in the aisles with his opening stand-up routine, which flows seamlessly into the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2024 in association with the AcciDON’T Driving School trophy presentation. Finally, a charity auction and raffle in aid of the Speed of Sight will round the evening off with some fantastic prizes up for grabs.

There’s a late bar license for those wishing to continue enjoying their evening.

Timings

18:30 – 19:15 drinks reception, Oak Suite
19:15 – 20:30 dining
20:30 -21:30 live entertainment, including Intelligent Instructor Awards trophy presentation and charity auction/raffle
21:30 – 00:00 networking in the main bar area.

Charity auction and raffle prizes kindly donated so far exceed a staggering £4,200!!!

Charity auction

1. Bright Coaching can offer a place on our Professional Diploma in Coaching, Behavioural Change, and Driver Psychology. List Price £1,659.
2. Green Penny – Virgin Experience Days £250
3. Confident Drivers – 6-week Drive Calm course £250

Charity raffle & Tombola

1. FBTC Accountancy Services: 12 months membership £390
2. Nextbase 322GW + memory card £139
3. Nextbase 322GW + memory card £139
4. Nextbase 322GW + memory card £139
5. Knowledgeablee Instructor Training: 1 x Free Place on our Standards Check & Part 3 workshop in-person at a venue of their choice. £130
6. HCC Solicitors hamper £100
7. Road Angel Halo Start dash cam £100
8. Road Angel Halo Start dash cam £100
9. Knowledgeablee Instructor Training: Skills for Coaching workshop £100
10. Dual Drive £100 John Lewis voucher
11. Young Driver 60-minute lesson (10 to 17 years old) £90
12. Young Driver 60-minute lesson (10 to 17 years old) £90
13. Autoglym Luxury Bodywork & Wheels Collection £54
14. Dual Drive £50 ‘Lifestyle’ voucher
15. Young Driver fire engine experience (over 10s) £50
16. Dual Drive – £50 voucher
17. Mercedes SLK ride-on toy car £50
18. Bridgestone Sports Holdall £50
19. Bridgestone Backpack £50
20. Bridgestone Winter Car Care Kit £50
21. Firestone Baseball Cap £25
22. Bridgestone notebook and pen £15
23. Bridgestone Mug £10
24. Autoglym Polar Collection £34
25. Knowledgeablee Instructor Training: 1x Free copy of my Meet The Standards ebooks complete collection (7 ebooks covering the standards check/part 3 and coaching skills) £25

 

It’s an excellent opportunity for instructors and exhibitors to network in a relaxed and intimate setting. They can also enjoy the comfort and convenience of the on-site hotel, ready for the busy day ahead. Select the residential option when booking your ticket.

Dress code: Smart casual. Please, no jeans or sportswear.

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A bit about our host – Stephen Owen

Stephen Owen completed 30 years of exemplary service as a specialist detective, investigating murder, complex crime, and disaster victim identification. Throughout his police career, he stepped in and out of the entertainment business as an MC and comedy impressionist, performing across many corporate events, comedy nights, and charity fundraisers. He’s now celebrating his 40th year in the entertainment business. Armed with experience, passion, and natural talent, his broad range of accurate celebrity and sporting impressions and his stand-up comedy brand create many career highlights. He is a regular on the UK comedy club circuit and a naturally funny, experienced, engaging communicator with an inherent talent for comedy impressions. Homicide detective….comedy impressionist….stand-up comedian….severe acute pancreatitis survivor….the material writes itself!