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INVITATION TO BRITISH LOURDES MEDICAL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 2026

The Village Hotel, Blackpool
East Park Dr, Blackpool FY3 8LL
Friday 6th November – Sunday 8th November 2026

All Pilgrimage Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals welcome.

Conference
The conference will be in person. If due to extenuating circumstances you would like attend some of the sessions online, please email the BLMA chair chair@LourdesDoctors.org.

We will start our weekend with prayers at 7.00pm on Friday evening at The Village Hotel, followed by a meal and fellowship at 8.15pm in the hotel restaurant. If you would like to join us for dinner on Friday evening, please let us know when you apply, we will email you the menu options and pre-order link.

The day begins on Saturday with the BLMA AGM for all members at 09.00am. The conference commences at 10.00am

Saturday lunch - Two course conference lunch provided and included in Conference cost.
Coffee/Tea will be provided during both days of the conference.

Saturday evening - We will be picked up by coaches at 5.15pm and taken to the Vigil Mass at 6.00pm which will be celebrated at St Kentigern’s Church, Newton Drive, Blackpool. Following Mass there will be time for a drink in the parish club, before being taken on by coach for our evening’s entertainment.

Our evening entertainment will be a journey through the Blackpool Illuminations followed by a fish and chip supper at Papa’s Restaurant, at 8.30pm. There will be a cash bar. Helpers and Assisted Pilgrims from local Pilgrimages are invited to join us for an evening of celebration and fun - please contact enquiries@LourdesDoctors.org if you would like additional tickets.

Sunday begins at 09.15am Morning Prayers. Then workshops will be held in the hotel from 9.30am, The conference will close at 12.30pm

Costs per person:
Full Conference £120
Saturday only £85
Sunday only £40*
Saturday evening payment for coach and food will be taken on the evening

*Payment for the Conference includes 12 months membership of the BLMA.

To join us at the conference please-

• Complete the electronic form below
• Pay the conference fee
• Book accommodation

Please complete and follow the instructions on this form.

APPLICATION FORM

Accommodation

If you wish to stay at The Village Hotel. Please use this link below for a discounted rate. The rooms will only be held for 4 weeks prior to the conference.

HOTEL RESERVATION