Key event information
Date: Friday 5th September 2025
Venue: IXL Events Centre, Dallas Burston Polo Club, Southam CV47 2DL
Sponsor information
If you are a sponsor please send us your 30 second marketing videos by clicking on the button below and sending them to events@kick-startpublishing.co.uk
Schedule
Networking morning & drinks reception 10:00 – 12:30
Enjoy coffee and pastries, followed by canapés and fizz from 12:00.
Awards ceremony: 12:30 – 16:00
Includes a 3-course lunch with a special performance by our guest presenter.
Networking drinks: 16:00 – 19:00
Optional: The bar will remain open for your enjoyment
Transport
The IXL Events Centre is set within the grounds of Dallas Burston Polo Club. The IXL Events Centre is clearly signposted from the front gates.
By Car: If you are arriving by car, please follow the directional signs from the main entrance by the roadside and park in the car park directly outside the venue. All parking is free of charge at the venue.
By train: The nearest train station is Royal Leamington Spa which is 6 miles away (approximately 13 minutes.) This station is on the Marylebone line, but also offers a short connect to Coventry, on the Euston line. Birmingham to Leamington Spa can be achieved in 30 minutes.
For direct trains to London Euston, Rugby station is 13 miles from the Club.
Local taxis:
- Southam Taxis – 07854 028 461
- Five Star Cars – 01926 817479
- Premier Cars – 01926 812666
- Easy Cabs – 01926 425959
- Ark Taxis Leamington – 07940 709047
We’re pleased to continue our charitable efforts in 2025 by supporting three exceptional causes. Following the success of last year’s fundraising—where nearly £3,500 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support—we’re turning our focus this year to charities closely connected with our industry. Specifically, we’ll be supporting those associated with finalist projects in the Flooring in Charitable Initiatives category. Our chosen charities for this year are: Autism Beaudon Understanding Kindness Play Centre, Trafford Veterans and West Well-Being Suicide Prevention Centre To support these organisations, we will host a silent auction featuring an exciting selection of prizes. A brochure listing these prizes will be provided on your table, and anyone is welcome to place bids using the traditional sealed bid technique. Our silent auctioneers will be available to explain how the auction works during the networking morning, should you have any questions.
Floorplan
We will email the floorplan to you the week of the event. It will also be displayed on screens throughout the venue upon your arrival.
Dress code
Smart business attire.
Food
Networking Morning: 10:00 – 12:00
Tea, coffee, and pastries will be provided.
Drinks Reception: 12:00 – 12:30
Enjoy a glass of bubbly with a variety of canapés.
Awards Ceremony: 12:30 – 16:00
A delicious three-course lunch will be served with complimentary still and sparkling water on your table.
If you or any of your guests have dietary requirements, please email events@kick-startpublishing.co.uk detailing the name(s) of your guest(s) and their specific dietary requirement. Please ensure you email this information by Friday 15th August 2025.
Drinks
To ensure a seamless experience, we encourage guests to pre-order drinks for their table. This way, your chosen beverages will be waiting for you when you are seated for lunch. You will receive an email from ‘Creventa’ with a bespoke link to select your desired drinks from the menu. Simply click on the link, which will direct you to a webpage where you can make your selections.
To submit a drinks order, simply add the number of drinks you’d like by using the quantity boxes, then select ‘Pay’ at the bottom of the page. You will be required to input your card details to purchase the order online. You will receive a receipt of your purchase by email.
If you have not received this email, please check your junk mailbox first. If you still haven’t received a link or are experiencing issues with the online order form, please contact events@kick-startpublishing.co.uk.
Alternatively, if you do not wish to submit a pre-order, the main bar will be open throughout the event for individual purchases on a pay-as-you-go basis (card only, no cash). The bar will remain open until 7:00 PM for continued entertainment.