Association of Dogs and Cats Homes

ADCH Virtual Open Meeting
2025-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual Event
About this Event
Our next Open Meeting of 2025 will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday 23rd September at 10:00.
In conjunction with the Open Meeting, we will be joined by guest speaker Peter Newcombe from Cheltenham Animal Shelter, who will deliver a session for members titled ‘Doing More With Less.’
You can view the full programme here.
You can view a draft copy of the minutes from our last Open Meeting, held on the 15 July 2025, on our ‘Previous Events’ page here.
Who can attend
This event is available for ADCH Members and invited Sponsors.
Cost to attend
There is no cost to attend the Open Meeting.
Registration
You can pre-register for the meeting by clicking here.

In-Person Open Meeting
2025-11-25 | Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HN, Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HN, United Kingdom
About this Event
Join us for the final Open Meeting of 2025 hosted by Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter. This event is exclusively for ADCH Members and invited Sponsors and offers an opportunity for learning, networking, and collaboration.
Location
Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HN.
Event Details
Open Meeting

Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Time: Registration from 09:30, meeting start at 10:00, close for lunch at approx. 13:30
Cost: Attendance is free for Members and invited Sponsors.
Complementary Lunch and refreshments: Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

You can view the full meeting agenda here.
Host site tours

Dates: 24th & 25th November
Times: 14:00, 14:30, 15:00
Details: Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are kindly offering site tours.

Pre-Open Meeting Dinner

Date: Monday 24th November 2025
Time: Arrival from 19:00, dinner at 19:30
Menu: Three-course set menu

Accommodation
Please note that rooms can not be booked through ADCH and bookings should be made directly with the hotel.
Accommodation bookings are to be done through the Central Reservations call centre.
The call centre is open Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:30 and Saturday and Sunday 09:00 – 17:30
The phone number is 01912364111 option 1 for reservations and quote “Association of Dogs & Cats Homes”
Limited number of rooms available.
Contact Information
For any queries, please contact us at events@adch.org.uk.
