We are delighted to invite members, families and supporters to our Autumn Meeting 2026 at Kettering Park Hotel & Spa. The day will include a guest speaker, a question-and-answer session and plenty of opportunities to meet others affected by Chiari malformationAn anatomical abnormality affecting the lowermost part of brain, where it joins the spinal cord, at the top of the neck. Various sub-types are described – see under their individual names. The term hindbrain hernia is sometimes used to incorporate all forms. and related conditions.
📅 Saturday 26th September 2026
📍 Kettering Park Hotel, & Spa Kettering Parkway, Kettering. NN15 6XT
This year we will be holding our Autumn Meeting at Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, conveniently located in Kettering, approximately 45 minutes by train from London and within easy reach of the Northamptonshire countryside.
The meeting will be held in the Rockingham Suite, which offers a spacious layout and facilities suitable for our attendees.
The day will include a guest speaker and, back by popular demand, a question-and-answer session with our panel of experts. Preparations are also underway for presentations during the meeting, with further details and the running order for the day to be confirmed closer to the event.
There will also be plenty of time to meet, talk and share experiences with other attendees, which has always been one of the most valued aspects of our Autumn Meetings.
We encourage attendees to start thinking about any questions they would like to put to our expert panel during the question-and-answer session.
Kettering Park Hotel & Spa is located on Kettering Parkway, Kettering, NN15 6XT.
The hotel has onsite parking and Kettering Railway Station is approximately 1-2 miles away, around a 5-10 minute taxi journey.
Visitors can find further information about the hotel, facilities and location via the Kettering Park Hotel & Spa website.
The Charity is making a significant contribution towards the cost of the function room, buffet lunch and refreshments to keep the cost of attending as low as possible.
A buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day are included in the registration fee.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to Charity members. Additional guests may be able to attend subject to availability.
For those wishing to stay overnight on Friday 25th September, the Charity has arranged a block booking of rooms at discounted rates.
The rate is £110 for single occupancy, including breakfast. For twin or double occupancy, the total cost is £125 per night, including breakfast for two people.
The hotel will also honour the same rates for anyone wishing to stay on Saturday night.
To book a room, please call the hotel directly on 01536 416666, choosing option 1. Quote the booking name “The Ann Conroy Trust” to receive the discounted rate.
Please make the hotel aware of any accessibility requirements or additional needs when booking so that suitable accommodation can be arranged where possible.
Please complete the application form below as soon as possible so that we can confirm numbers with the hotel.
Payment will need to be made in full before the meeting. Applications received within two weeks of the meeting date may not be accepted.
If you have any dietary requirements, accessibility requirements or additional needs, please let us know when completing the registration form.
If you have any questions, please email info@annconroytrust.org.
