Newcastle | 18 June

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Join Robin Murray, your IFA Regional Ambassador, for Northern England (Newcastle) for this insightful regional event. TThis event offers an engaging and educational opportunity to continue your professional development, combining professional learning while connecting with fellow members and industry peers.

This in-person event will also include: 

  • A welcome and update from IFA, including introductions to new and existing members. 
  • A short business-focused presentation. 
  • An opportunity to refresh your knowledge, gain industry insight and earn 2 CPD hours. 
  • Dedicated time for networking with members and professional contacts. 

The meeting is open to non-members, and we encourage you to bring colleagues or professional contacts who may benefit from attending. 

Attendance in person is mandatory for CPD accreditation. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend, we kindly ask that you do not register for this event. 

Event details 

  • Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
  • Time: 18:00 – 20:00hrs (arrival from 17:30pm)
  • Delivery: In-person, UK 
  • Cost: Free of charge
  • CPD hours: 2
  • Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance so we can cater appropriately. 

Venue

2 Geordie Ridley Place
Upper Precint, Blaydon Shopping Centre
Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 5BT 

Travel information

Car

  • Follow the A695 westbound towards Blaydon from Newcastle.
  • At the roundabout near Blaydon Shopping Centre, turn into the shopping centre car park which gives access to the Upper Precinct level.
  • Proceed on foot to the Upper Precinct area and locate 2 Geordie Ridley Place inside the shopping centre complex.

Bus

  • Blaydon Shopping Centre is well-served by local bus routes from surrounding areas including Newcastle city centre, Gateshead and Hexham.
  • Alight at the stop nearest “Blaydon Shopping Centre / The Precinct” or “Shibdon Road – East View” and walk a short distance to the Upper Precinct entrance of the centre.

 Train

  • The nearest station is Blaydon Railway Station on the Tyne Valley line.
  • From the station, walk or take a short bus or taxi ride into the town centre and then proceed to Blaydon Shopping Centre.
  • Enter the Upper Precinct of the shopping centre and make your way to 2 Geordie Ridley Place.

We look forward to seeing you. 

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