THE VENUE BLOG

Those in the know about events, know that Sheffield is a city that’s full of surprises. First off, Sheffield is England’s fourth largest city, who knew! And it has some of the most creative event venues and well-equipped meeting spaces anywhere. Be in no doubt, hosting your meeting or get together in Sheffield can have a huge and lasting impact.

With many big-name hotel brands offering event space, quirky unusual venues, and some of the most down-to-earth meeting rooms you can find, it’s time to consider the best of what Sheffield has to offer to make your next meeting or event ‘gi’e thi face a joy ride’.

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Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has acquired award winning On Event Production Co., a live, virtual, and hybrid event production company with offices in London and Derby.

The acquisition will strengthen Strata’s in-house AV production, fabrication, and production management capabilities, broadening its offer and increasing its team of talented event professionals, including skilled production managers, technicians, designers and fabricators. .

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Creative, award-winning luxury event caterer Jimmy Garcia has won the coveted position of exclusive caterer at the recently restored historic venue Christ Church Spitalfields who have trusted Jimmy Garcia Catering to deliver all of its event business. 

Already a preferred supplier at many of London’s most prestigious venues, the Christ Church Spitalfields appointment is Jimmy Garcia’s first as exclusive caterer.

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Newly conceived ‘British Watchmakers’ Day’ is set for Saturday 9^th March 2024 and will showcase the best work of its trade members.

Special Edition watches, created exclusively for the event are set to be revealed from exhibiting brands, including Roger W. Smith OBE. Widely acknowledged as the world’s finest watchmaker, he is building one of his ultra rare Series 1 watches especially for British Watchmakers’ Day.

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Emirates Old Trafford have announced the appointment of SFA Connect that will see the agency target larger, experience led, business events, including association meetings, for the Manchester-based venue.

The agreement follows the recent relaunch of the venue - Destination Emirates Old Trafford - now with 250 high quality bedrooms and an iconic new events space, The Edge, which opened earlier this summer when the venue hosted the Ashes. The hotel extension and event space have completed the £75 million redevelopment of Emirates Old Trafford into a truly world class multi-purpose venue over the past 15 years.

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Over 100 corporate and agency event organisers gathered at the London Transport Museum for the Westminster Venue Collection’s Annual Showcase and 20^th anniversary celebration.

The showcase gave organisers the opportunity to discover and experience firsthand 29 Westminster venues – including new members One Birdcage Walk, Events at The Hippodrome, Sofitel and St John Smith Square.

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Opening London Fashion Week to a packed house, Paul Costelloe’s Spring Summer ’24 collection, inspired by his childhood summers in Ireland, received critical acclaim from the British and Irish media. In notable attendance was iconic shoe designer Jimmy Choo, Caroline Rush from the British Fashion Council, plus the cast of Made in Chelsea and top fashion bloggers.

The setting was the Finzi-Contini’s garden in Ferrara, Italy in high summer, resplendent in blooms, laughter and the gentle sounds of sport being played.

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CHS Birmingham has confirmed Arc Inspirations as the event’s Platinum Welcome Reception Partner for this year’s show. Arc will be hosting the reception at their newest bar, Box, located in the lively city centre location of Brindley Place. The event, which brings together Hosted Buyers, VIP’s, partners, and exhibitors, takes place the evening before the exhibition opens at the ICC Birmingham, 31^st October.

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Leading UK venue finder, Lime Venue Portfolio, has added Edmiston House as the latest Scottish venue in its collection, a state of the art, purpose-built experiential venue and event space near Ibrox Stadium.

Located in proximity to Ibrox, home of Rangers FC, Edmiston House hosts the Rangers Museum, a two-story retail store, café, and a modern event space ideal for larger conferences, product launches, large scale dining, and exhibitions. Edmiston House is a great addition to the local community and the City of Glasgow, opening its doors to events of all kinds, from business meetings and conferences to private parties.

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CHS Birmingham has announced its educational programme for 2023. The content, which takes place on the main floor of the exhibition, will follow the show’s theme of positivity, and include speakers including The Bulb, The Delegate Wranglers, motivational speaker Nick Elston, and Dr Paul Abbott, who is using the show as the official launch of his book ‘Events Are Easy…’.

Dr Paul, who is an event planner, entertainer, speaker, and author, will discuss why many businesses believe that what we do, as an industry, is easy, but also ‘… how we can make life a little less difficult’. A deep thinker, a seasoned and practical event planner, and an entertaining speaker, CHS Birmingham will be the first time Dr Paul’s book will be available.

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