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The Pud (Think & A Drink Party)

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The Pud is for everyone in your team, so please pass this invitation round and get them involved - It's the ideal opportunity to mix and network with peers, as well as have a great time!

With only 2 weeks to go, tickets to the Think and a Drink Christmas party are selling like hot mince pies!

The Pud is for everyone in your team, so please pass this invitation round and get them involved - It's the ideal opportunity to mix and network with peers, as well as have a great time!

• Free Centre for Life Ice Rink Pass (6 - 7pm)

• Before the main festivities begin, we have booked the Centre for Life Ice Rink exclusively for "The Pud" partygoers to practice their best Torville and Dean moves.

• Champagne Reception from (From 7pm)

Enjoy a well deserved glass of champagne on arrival at the party and recover from your ice skating escapades.

• 'Up Close' Magician Matthew Dowden (7 - 8.30pm)

• Matthew's award winning magic will amaze and astound you!

• Drinks and buffet (From 8.15pm)

• Following a quick welcome, there will be a free bar (for a limited time only) and buffet. Look out for the special cocktails and festive food....

• Live Music from Funk Conspiracy (From 8.30pm)

• 2 live sets from top local band Funk Conspiracy will get the party started and keep you dancing all night.

• 'Game off' in a V-Dub

• Take part in the Think and a Drink Christmas driving challenge...with prizes for the top of the leader board!

• Live VJ Sets from Digital's finest residents (All night until close)

Tickets for this event are now on sale, and you can register in the normal way through the Think and a Drink website Registration Page.

Cost: £12.50 Members £25.00 Non Members

NB: INTRODUCE A NEW COMPANY AND GET 2 FREE TICKETS!
Don't forget, if you introduce a company to Codeworks Connect, and they join before 9th December, we will give you and them 2 free tickets each to the Christmas party!

BOOKING & DETAILS:
For any further information on this event, please call Heather Peacock or Nina Cliff on 0191 211 2592 or e-mail heather.peacock@codeworks.net

Location

The Other Rooms, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP