RAMADA JARVIS HOTELS FEATURE VENUES - 08 Over the past 18 months Ramada Jarvis have invested £52m in the refurbishment of bedrooms, event rooms and public areas across a portfolio of over 40 establishments. Our hotels have something for everyone to enjoy – from a round of golf to a splash in the pool. You can work up a sweat in a Sebastian Coe Health Club or experience one of the stylish event rooms that can cater for all your requirements. We believe that planning ahead is the key to a successful event. With a bit of thought there are hundreds of ways to make it really memorable – from the meal itself to table decorations, from background music to providing a theme. We help you to make your celebration whatever you want it to be. Just let us know what you want and we’ll make sure it happens. Ramada Jarvis has forged a partnership with Pink Weddings and the UK’s leading Gay Wedding Show 2008, and the newly-refurbished Ramada Manchester Piccadilly will play host to the Manchester Show on the 26th October 2008. We believe that planning ahead is the key to a successful event. RAMADA JARVIS – MANCHESTER PICCADILLY Choose from rooms with grand views across Piccadilly gardens or enjoy Pre-reception drinks in the Terrace suite before we welcome you through to the international Ballroom. With its high ceilings, chandeliers and permanent starcloth, this room will leave a lasting impression. With a choice of 3 event rooms, you’ll fi nd something to suit you whatever your requirements. The International Suite, the largest of the event rooms, can accommodate 650 guests, has natural daylight and is complete with its own private reception area, bar and stage. We are happy to offer you and your partner everything from a simple wedding buffet and arrival cocktail to a mouth-watering 3 course wedding breakfast with free fl owing wine throughout your meal with champagne on arrival, our packages and menus are as fl exible as you want them to be. Come take a visit.

09 - ARTICLE Travelling to Cardiff, Manchester and Brighton this year the show launches with some amazing exhibitors all geared up and excited in helping you arrange your day, some old friends and new including our partners John Lewis, Moss Bros, Ramada Jarvis to name but a few. To celebrate equality and a true sense of passion and commitment for our ceremonies, this year we will unfold a great range of styles presented by the registration service to Christian blessings, spiritual to Messianic Judaism’ or if a tailored commitment style ceremony is more you, then you will fi nd this and more at our shows. The gay wedding show are genuinely proud to have opened their doors across the UK to over 5000 visitors since its launch it 2004, helping gay couples arrange their weddings and ceremonies offer legal information and tackle Equality Issues and even information on honeymoon destinations. This year is no different and regular updates can be found on www.gayweddingshow.co.uk Reserve your ticket now and be entered for a fantastic prize (ticket holders only) – something unique, exclusive, scrumptious and overseas. THE GAY WEDDING SHOW CELEBRATES ITS 5th BIRTHDAY CARDIFF 5th October 2008 – 12 till 5pm Cardiff City Hall Cathays park Cardiff CF10 3ND MANCHESTER 26th October 2008 – 12 till 5pm Ramada Jarvis Piccadilly Piccadilly Plaza, Portland Street Manchester M1 4PH BRIGHTON 16th November 2008 – 12 till 5pm Hilton Metropole Hotel Kings Road, East Sussex Brighton BN1 2FU As Interfaith Ministers we offer to hold a customised ceremony of marriage for you as an expression of your love and commitment. Though we’re not able to marry you legally, we can marry you spiritually, joyfully and creatively! We celebrate you and your decision to make the commitment to one another and invite you to tell us what you would like to have included in your ceremony in terms of meaningful language, ritual, readings, music and vows. You get to approve every word in your ceremony which is written to be fi tting for you and your needs, taking into account your own unique spirituality whatever that is; and the beliefs of family and friends who’ll be present so that everyone feels welcomed and included. The Gay Wedding Show is known for its outstanding range of example ceremonies performed throughout the day. This year the show will bring a fresh touch to the range, we speak to Angie Alexandra, Interfaith Minister about what is on offer. From all the information we gather we create a very personal and sacred ceremony to honour your union and your vision for your shared future. We work closely with you throughout the preparations making sure that you’re completely happy with every aspect of your ceremony. Contact the offi ce of The Interfaith Seminary 08444 457 004 to fi nd your closest minister.