Institutional Web Management Workshop 2012:
Embedding Innovation

The Institutional Web Management Workshop (IWMW) 2012 will take place at the University of Edinburgh from Monday 18^th to Wednesday 20^th June 2012.

Social Activities at IWMW 2012

Informal Social Activities on Sunday 17 June 2012

For participants arriving on Sunday 17^th June we will be suggesting a meeting place for people who would like to eat and drink.

We have been informed that the nearest pub to Pollock Hall of Residences is The Salisbury Arms which is a couple of minutes walk away (58 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5AD). As described on the pub web site, the pub serves food from 12.30-9.30 pm Sunday night and from 12.30-10.30 pm during the rest of the week.

If you don't mind walking a little (under 15 minutes) the following pubs have been recommended (it's a nice little pub crawl):

• Leslie's Bar, 45 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 1SU. Also see Beerintheevening.
• The Old Bell, 233 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PH. Also see Beerintheevening.
• Cask and Barrel, 24-26 West Preston Street, Edinburgh EH8 9PZ.
• The Southern, 22-26 South Clerk Street, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9PR. Also see Beerintheevening.
• Dagda Bar, 93-95, Buccleuch St, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH8 9NG Also see Beerintheevening.

In terms of price and choice the Cask and Barrel is probably the best and best-suited for a large crowd. The Leslie is the most striking, unique pub on the list. Dagda is tiny, stone-floored and well-woirth a visit, through not in a large group.

Evening of Monday 18 June 2012

Meal

The IWMW 2012 event dinner will take place on Monday 18^th June from 7 pm. The meal will be held in the South Hall at the Pollock Halls. As described on the conference web site:

The spacious and contemporary South Hall Complex, which floods with natural light during the day and features a cutting edge thematic lighting system for evening, is an ideal setting for Edinburgh conferences, exhibitions and poster sessions.

Ceilidh

After the meal a ceilidh will be held. The Belle Star Band will be playing. As described on their web site: "One of Scotland's top all-women dance bands, The Belle Star Band have got to be unique in spanning three cultures - Scottish Urban Ceilidh, Jewish Klezmer and Canadian/American Contradance. Their great sense of swing, strong fiddle-driven sound and love of playing for dancing make them the glue in any social gathering.".

One Twitter user commented: "Sort of the female version of Madness ... Talent and energy and great music :-)"

Their photo suggests The Belle Star Band aren't your average ceildh band!

Reception on Tuesday 19 June 2012

A drinks reception will be held at Our Dynamic Earth on Tuesday 19^th June from 7pm (time to be confirmed). There will be an opportunity to view the Earthscapes gallery.

Afterwards delegates will have the opportunity to visits the many restaurants and pubs for an evening meal. A list of good pubs is given above.