Broom Owners Club AGM Weekend 2024, sponsored by Tingdene
The Broom Owners Club AGM 2024 was in Birmingham! 
Date: November 1st – 3rd, 2024
Location: Birmingham, UK
We had a wonderful weekend of camaraderie, exploration, and celebration! The Broom Owners Club AGM 2024 was an unforgettable event, bringing together Broom owners from all corners. Seasoned sailors and new members alike.
We are grateful to Alan Foden and St James’s Place for supporting our 2024 AGM.
Check out our promotion video for the weekend.
There were two core events, the business part of the AGM, with the awarding of the prestigious Martin Broom Memorial Trophy, and the voting in of a new committee. Following on from that was the Gala Dinner Dance, where everyone enjoyed a meal with like minded Broom owners, shared stories and made new friends. After our scrumptious meal, some sat back and relaxed with some music, while others let loose on the dance floor.
Historical Itinerary
Friday November 1st – Exclusive Early Bird Drinks 20:00 – 23:30
Join us for Friday night drinks at the Raddison Blu event hotel, we have a private bar booked for the exclusive 
use of BOC members!
Mingle with fellow Broom owners, enjoy a refreshing beverage 
, and kick off the weekend in great company.
Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to relax and network in a cosy setting. All are welcome, regardless of if you are staying at this hotel, or another.
Saturday November 2nd
Morning 10:30 – 12:30 (choose one)
BOC exclusive private walking tour ‘More Canals than Venice’. From kick starting an industrial revolution, and becoming the city of 1000 trades, to a tourist destination not to be missed.
The canals of Birmingham are heaped in history; not to mention there are more miles of canals than in Venice ! More details
BOC exclusive private walking tour ‘More Canals than Venice’. From kick starting an industrial revolution, and becoming the city of 1000 trades, to a tourist destination not to be missed.
The canals of Birmingham are heaped in history; not to mention there are more miles of canals than in Venice ! More details
It has a collection of international importance covering fine art, ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, natural history, archaeology, ethnography, local history and industrial history. More details
Its ocean tank has a capacity of 1,000,000 litres of water and houses giant green sea turtles, sharks and tropical reef fish, with the only fully transparent 360-degree underwater tunnel in the UK.. The building was designed by Sir Norman Foster. More details
- Take a relaxing walk around the city centre, exploring landmarks like the Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square.
- Explore the Bullring & Grand Central for some shopping and entertainment.
- Enjoy a walk around the Jewellery Quarter. Most shops will be open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and many are also open on Sunday.
- Check out a Peaky Blinders Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby More info
- Visit the Library of Birmingham for its stunning architecture and peaceful reading spaces. Closed on Sunday. More info
- Visit the Winterbourne House and Garden. Open till 4 pm. More info
- Stroll through the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for a peaceful morning amidst nature.
- Visit the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park. More info
- Check out the Escape Live Birmingham for an exciting escape room experience. More info
Lunch at Noels Bar & Restaurant 13:00 – 14:30
Join us for a tasty lunch with friends. Situated in the heart of Birmingham next to the Birmingham’s famous canals, this glorious waterside location overlooking passing boats is a gastronomic delight. It offers creative cuisine using fresh ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean. More Details
AGM – The clubs’ business event – 15:00
Time for getting down to business, voting in a new committee, updates from the regions, and awarding of the prestigious Martin Broom Memorial Trophy.
Gala Dinner and Dance – 19:00
After all that voting, time to relax, enjoy a scrumptious dinner with fellow Broom owners, listen to tales from the high seas, and dance along to some music. Dress code – smart casual.
Sunday November 3rd
Morning 11:00 – 13:00 (choose one)
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The city’s last surviving court of back-to-back houses. They are preserved as examples of the thousands of similar houses that were built around shared courtyards, for the rapidly increasing population of Britain’s expanding industrial towns. They are a very particular sort of British terraced housing, and is now operated as a historic house museum by the National Trust. More details
MAC, is contemporary arts centre. It presents a dynamic programme of art exhibitions, independent cinema, live performances. Artists who performed here include Yoko Ono, Kate Malone, and Ewen Henderson; and renowned musicians and bands such as Ruby Turner, Ocean Colour Scene, UB40, and ELO More details
- Take a relaxing walk around the city centre, exploring landmarks like the Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square.
- Explore the Bullring & Grand Central for some shopping and entertainment.
- Enjoy a walk around the Jewellery Quarter. Most shops will be open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and many are also open on Sunday.
- Check out a Peaky Blinders Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby More info
- Visit the Library of Birmingham for its stunning architecture and peaceful reading spaces. Closed on Sunday. More info
- Visit the Winterbourne House and Garden. Open till 4 pm. More info
- Stroll through the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for a peaceful morning amidst nature.
- Visit the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park. More info
- Check out the Escape Live Birmingham for an exciting escape room experience. More info
Lunch at The Old Crown 13:30 – 15:00
655 YEARS AND COUNTING!
Established in 1368, The Old Crown is not only Birmingham’s oldest secular building but also a testament to the city’s character and transformation over the centuries. From the tumultuous era of the English Civil War to the present day, this iconic pub and events space has stood firm, offering warm welcomes, honest hospitality, and charisma in every corner.
Afternoon 15:30 -17:00
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Ikon is an internationally acclaimed art gallery situated in central Birmingham, offering free entry to all.
Established in 1964 as an artists-led alternative space, it has evolved into one of the most internationalist artistic programmes in Europe combining established with emerging artists.
- Take a relaxing walk around the city centre, exploring landmarks like the Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square.
- Explore the Bullring & Grand Central for some shopping and entertainment.
- Enjoy a walk around the Jewellery Quarter. Most shops will be open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and many are also open on Sunday.
- Check out a Peaky Blinders Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby More info
- Visit the Library of Birmingham for its stunning architecture and peaceful reading spaces. Closed on Sunday. More info
- Visit the Winterbourne House and Garden. Open till 4 pm. More info
- Stroll through the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for a peaceful morning amidst nature.
- Visit the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park. More info
- Check out the Escape Live Birmingham for an exciting escape room experience. More info