Regional Member Conferences 2026
You are invited to attend a Regional Member Conference in May 2026 with the option to bring a guest of your choice.
Following the success of the Member conferences last year, we wish to visit even more locations in 2026, keeping you updated on the future of Blind Veterans UK and what that means for you.
Led by our Chief Executive Adrian Bell and Senior Leadership Team, it's your chance to have your say and ask the important questions.
Each conference day starts at 11am with the option to stay overnight should you wish. The evening dinner is a time to come together with friends, family, and carers.
You can register to attend one conference of your choice. This event is free for Members and their guest.
About the conferences
Venues and dates
Leeds: Tuesday 5 May
Oulton Hall Hotel
Leeds
LS26 8HN
Grantham: Wednesday 6 May
Belton Woods Hotel
Grantham
NG32 2LN
Cardiff: Tuesday 12 May
Holiday Inn Cardiff City
Cardiff
CF10 1XD
Gloucester: Wednesday 13 May
Cheltenham Chase Hotel
Gloucester
GL3 4PB
Basingstoke: Thursday 14 May
Hampshire Court Hotel
Basingstoke
RG25 8FY
Belfast: Tuesday 19 May
Crowne Plaza
Belfast
BT8 7XP
Edinburgh: Wednesday 20 May
Delta Hotels
Edinburgh
EH12 8NF
Schedule
Day 1
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Arrive at 11am
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Accommodation allocation
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Welcome
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Lunch
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Organisational updates
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Evening meal (circa 9pm finish)
Day 2 (for those who wish to stay overnight)
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Breakfast and farewells
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Depart by 10am
Important information
Transport
If you’d like to register but feel transport costs and availability could be a barrier, we may be able to help with this. We can check if you meet our essential criteria for support when we call to confirm your place.
Evening meal
A three-course evening meal will be provided at your chosen venue. Following this, Founder's Day Awards will be presented to Members, volunteers or carers who have been nominated in recognition of their remarkable achievements and contribution.
Accommodation
We will provide free accommodation to attendees for the night of the conference. Should you require accommodation the night before, this will not be provided by Blind Veterans UK.
Dress code
We want everyone to feel relaxed, so smart casual clothing is perfect and formal attire is not required.
Registration deadline
You can only attend one conference. Registration closes on Friday, 27 March 2026.
We will let you know if you've been successful through email or phone by Friday, 10 April 2026.
Founder's Day Awards
If you’d like to nominate a fellow Member, carer or volunteer for a Founder's Day Award and want them to be in with a chance to receive their award at this event, please complete the nomination form by Friday, 27 March 2026.
Conference questions
When you complete our registration form, you will have the opportunity to submit a question to be answered or discussed at your chosen conference.
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