THE new state-of-the art Tavyside Conference and Training Centre, in Tavistock, was officially opened recently, providing local and regional businesses and organisations with a much needed base for their training and conference needs.

Tavyside Training and Conference Centre is a dedicated suite of rooms on the top floor of the newly built Tavyside Health Centre in Tavistock and is available for private hire to corporate clients and those within the community who would like to host regular meetings or courses.

The centre was officially opened by Dr James Allenby, retired partner of the old Stannary Surgery.  He was assisted by deputy mayor of Tavistock Anne Johnson and Hilary Broadley, managing director of Tavistock-based telemarketing business Broadley Speaking.

Hilary Broadley said:  'We believe very strongly in the importance of training within all businesses and organisations and facilities like these are hard to find. Tavyside Training and Conference Centre will be a huge asset to the town and we are very much looking forward to using the new centre for our own in-house training.'

The conference rooms have their own dedicated entrance on the ground floor, with both stairs and a lift taking delegates directly to the top floor. It has been fully fitted out with all the equipment necessary to ensure all types of training courses or conferences can be catered for.

Dr Graham Johnson said:  'We are delighted that we can offer further state-of-the-art facilities to the community of Tavistock and the wider area, with the new training and conference centre.

'From the feedback we have already received from local businesses, we believe it is both much needed and will be well used for all types of training and courses.'