Wednesday 11 April, World Congress kicked-off with a free Welcome reception drink at 17.45 followed by the Welcome ceremony at 6.30pm and then the ticketed ‘Taste of Britain’ party at 7.30pm.

Date: Wednesday 11 April 2012

Venue: The Mall, ICC - 17.45

Entry: Free to all with a Congress badge

Delegates are invited to join us for a pre World Congress Opening ceremony drink in the Mall at the ICC. Show your badge to gain admission.

Date: Wednesday 11 April 2012

Hall: Hall 1 - 18.30

Entry: Free to all with a Congress badge

Anyone registered for Congress is invited to attend the World Congress Opening Ceremony in Hall 1 on Wednesday. Just show your badge.

The event will include the presentation of the prestigious WSAVA & FECAVA awards, and Presidents of all participating organisations (Andrew Ash, BSAVA, Jolle Kirpensteijn, WSAVA, Simon Orr, FECAVA) will invite you to join them in launching the largest ever veterinary conference in Europe.

This event is also open to anyone attending any of the pre-Congress Affiliated Group meetings during the day on Wednesday.

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Date: Wednesday 11 April 2012

Hall: Hall 3 - 19.30

Entry: Ticket £20 per person

The Opening Ceremony will be followed by the best of British, as guests get to mingle at an informal evening of entertainment and tasty treats from all four home countries, with samples of the very best food and drink available from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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The musical treat of the evening comes in the form of 20 talented young men from South Wales.

Only Men Aloud was created to inject some new blood into the Male Welsh Choir tradition. In 2008 they were voted the best choir in the UK on BBC1’s ‘Last Choir Standing’.

The choir signed a multi-album record deal, won a NS&I classical Brit Award, and as well as their sell out tours, they’ve also performed for Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace and The Royal Variety Show.

Their sound is deeply rooted in tradition, yet they manage to make the traditional very contemporary with their vibrant performances. This is not a choir that simply stands in rows to belt out standards – they make clever musical choices and put on a superb show.

Visit the OMA website to find out more about their tours and latest album.

Joining Only Men Aloud as part of Wednesday evening’s entertainment is the Hot Jazz Biscuits. The group performs enthusiastic and uplifting covers of a wide variety of musical styles, including jazz, Motown, soul, disco and pop.

This is going to be a really lovely evening of fun, fabulous food and great entertainment. Tickets cost just £20 for the whole evening, including food, and can be bought alongside your registration, or separately.

Register for Congress and get your social tickets.