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As Church House Conference Centre launches its new menus, its General Manager

has reminded event organisers to think outside the box rather than accept the norm.

Fairtrade and ethical sourcing are one of the main focuses of Church Houses new

menus, which have been developed with its newly appointed catering partner Harbour &

Jones Events, with a particular emphasis on supporting UK local producers.

As a venue which caters for a wide variety of events, Church Houses new menus also reflect

this versatility and offer a wide range of options, from a healthy working lunch to fine dining menus and everywhere in between,

including the increasingly popular afternoon tea menu.

Patrick Harbour, Director of Harbour & Jones Events, comments Im delighted with the new menus at Church House Conference

Centre. Our teams have collaborated to produce a fantastic offering that places seasonality and sustainability at the heart of the

menu, while also presenting an incredibly flexible and creative range of options.

Robin Parker, General Manager at Church House Conference Centre comments: Food has become a crucial part of every event,

and can make or break a clients day. It is therefore important that we keep up with current trends both in food and service style.

The question of food miles, seasonal food and fair trade products are all up there as priorities for clients striving to achieve more

sustainable events. Working closely with Harbour & Jones Events, we have done everything we can to address these issues.

Robin adds: As more and more clients are extending their day into an evening of networking, we have introduced a number of

interesting drinks and snacks packages to cater for this. However, this is only part of the story. Unlike a restaurant, food for an

event is ordered well in advance, which means the actual choice is unlimited. With enough notice, our trained chefs have the

ability to produce virtually anything a client could request. They can organise a tasting with the clients before the event and have

the luxury of the time to refine any dishes if required. Our priority always remains to provide the best service for our clients;

therefore we want to ensure that they never feel limited by the menu presented to them. So dont hesitate to think outside the box,

the world really is your oyster.

Church House Conference Centre is situated in the heart of Westminster and is one of Londons most versatile event venues,

accommodating between 2 and 664 guests. The 19 event spaces are supported by a team who are recognised for their

commitment to service excellence throughout all areas of events.

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Home News Venues & Events The Big Fortified Tasting returns to Church House Conference Centre

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The largest fair in the world dedicated to fortified wine returned to Church House Conference Centre this week.

The Big Fortified Tasting attracted 50 of the most renowned producers making the line up as spectacular as ever. Open to bona fide members of the wine

trade, the event attracted visitors from the UK and overseas.

It is the 2nd consecutive year that the event has been staged at Church House Conference Centre and featured a range of masterclasses tutored by industry specialists

including the President of the Sherry Institute and President of the Port Wine Institute, as well as renowned winemakers. Guests were also able to discover rare Madeiras,

and fortified wine vintages dating back to the early part of the 20th century.

Danny Cameron, Managing Director of The Big Fortified Tasting, said: We have been holding our event at Church House for the second year now, and once again the

event attracted a large number of wine connoisseurs. I was particularly impressed with Church House team and received many compliments from visitors on how the layout of

the Assembly Hall allowed them move around these wonderful wines with greater ease.

Church House Conference Centre General Manager Robin Parker comments: Fortified wines are very often given cursory attention in traditional tastings. The Big Fortified

Tasting provides an amazing opportunity to put some of the great classics in the spotlight. We were delighted to welcome back an event which is clearly becoming a

must-attend in the wine calendar.

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The Big Fortified Tasting Returns to Church House Conference Centre

Published on : Friday, May 8, 2015

The Big Fortified Tasting attracted 50 of the most renowned

producers making the line up as spectacular as ever. Open to

bona fide members of the wine trade, the event attracted

visitors from the UK and overseas. It is the 2nd consecutive year

that the event has been staged at Church House Conference

Centre and featured a range of masterclasses tutored by

industry specialists including the President of the Sherry

Institute and President of the Port Wine Institute, as well as

renowned winemakers. Guests were also able to discover rare

Madeiras, and fortified wine vintages dating back to the early

part of the 20th century.

Danny Cameron, Managing Director of The Big Fortified Tasting, said: We have been holding our event at

Church House for the second year now, and once again the event attracted a large number of wine connoisseurs.

I was particularly impressed with Church House team and received many compliments from visitors on how the

layout of the Assembly Hall allowed them move around these wonderful wines with greater ease.

Church House Conference Centre General Manager Robin Parker comments: Fortified wines are very often

given cursory attention in traditional tastings. The Big Fortified Tasting provides an amazing opportunity to put

some of the great classics in the spotlight. We were delighted to welcome back an event which is clearly

becoming a must-attend in the wine calendar.

Church House Conference Centre is an AIM Gold accredited venue which offers 19 event spaces accommodating

between 2 and 664 guests for a wide variety of events including meetings, conferences, awards ceremonies, gala

dinners and receptions.

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Home News Venues & Events SITE GB hosts industry debate at Church House Conference Centre

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Incentive travel professionals gathered at Church House Conference Centre this week (Tuesday, May 12) to discuss the changing face of incentive travel and

reward programmes.

The SITE GB panel discussion at the Westminster venue looked at the growth of incentive programmes, how they can be integrated into communications

strategies, and how such programmes can deliver on objectives whilst giving participants the experience of a lifetime.

The evening was chaired by CAT Publications managing editor Martin Lewis. Panellists included Barbara Jamison (head of business development, London & Partners),

Chetan Shah (head of operations, Black Tomato), Rebecca Duncan (partnership development manager MICE & groups, Virgin Atlantic Airways) and creative events and

experiential consultant Richard Foulkes.

Barbara Jamison, Head of Business Development Europe at London & Partners commented: Site GB Chapter were delighted with their evening panel discussion and

networking event at Church House. The team at Church House always deliver events of the highest level and the proof was that everyone was enjoying the animated

networking, atmosphere and delicious food well into the evening.

Robin Parker, General Manager at Church House, comments: It was fantastic to see so many people turn out for such an important debate. When discussing industry

issues it is important to get the views of as many professionals as possible as it allows a collective view to be formulated for the good of everybody involved. It also provides an

opportunity for best practice ideas to be shared amongst the participants. For Church House it was a chance to showcase our venue to a captive audience so they can see

for themselves what we can offer organisations hosting incentive trips and business meetings in central London.

Church House Conference Centre is situated in the heart of Westminster and is one of Londons most versatile event venues, accommodating between 2 and 664 guests. The

19 event spaces are supported by a team who are recognised for their commitment to service excellence throughout all areas of events.

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IMEX buyers breakfast as Westminster venues come together

Published on : Wednesday, May 20, 2015

The QEII Centre, Church House Conference Centre, London &

Partners and Kuoni Destination Management welcomed hosted

buyers to the London stand for the launch of a video showcasing

the ease with which organisers can use the two venues together

for a single event. In particular, the video and subsequent

presentation highlighted the venues proximity to each other as

well as their relative distance from landmarks such as The

Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and The London Eye.

London is at its most appealing and flexible when venues come

together to organise unique events that make the most of the

citys infrastructure. Initiatives such as this partnership between

Church House Conference Centre and the QEII Centre make the city easy to navigate and create an almost

campus like feel to what is one on the worlds most dynamic cities, said Barbara Jamison, Head of Business

Development Europe, London & Partners. IMEX is the ideal platform to showcase the United Kingdoms capital

to an international audience and we were delighted to welcome a wide variety of hosted buyers to the stand this

morning.

Sue Etherington, Head of International Sales, QEII Centre, commented: Following on from our significant

refurbishment last year, we are continually looking for new ways for organisers to make the most of London and

the QEII Centre. Working with other venues, such as Church House Conference Centre, we are creating a

destination in the heart of London that is ideal for all types of events, particularly the corporate and association

markets.

Organisers are continually looking for new options that set a destination apart. Working together our venues

offer not just more space, they offer flexibility and choice. Church House and the QEII Centre not only

compliment each other, they offer a wide range of different styles that are suitable to any type of event. Both

venues offer exceptional catering, audio visual facilities and a focus on customer service, making this the ideal

partnership. commented Robin Parker, Church House Conference Centres General Manager

Keiran Dennis, General Manager of Kuoni Destination Management said: Westminster offers far more

possibilities than most organisers realise. The very short walk between Church House Conference Centre and the

QEII Centre takes in some of Londons best known sites. From the grandeur of Westminster Abbey to the peace

and quiet of Deans Yard, delegates can move easily between the venues whether it be for lunches, dinners of

even separate conference sessions.

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

If the tech fi ts, wear it Sarah Baldock, CEO of be-good

events, embraces wearable

technology for events

The recent launch of AppleWatch

created a media frenzy, ranging

from classic fanboy adoration to

outright rage at the price (starting

at a mere 299).

With news that Tag Heuer will

be launching an Android watch in

time for Christmas, brand

partnerships are likely to be

gaining momentum.

In all the furore, its easy to

forget that wearable technology is

not just about watches. From

sleeping bags to bras, skirts to

sunglasses, the Internet of Things

is no longer the domain of tech

mavens, its mainstream.

So, picture a scene where you

have upwards of 1,000 people, all

young and thirsty for knowledge,

in a space together. They are

talking, listening, learning.

Imagine putting a device on each,

allowing them to continue their

engagement while they stand in

the coffee queue, network, take a

picture just by lifting their wrist, or

record a discussion by activating

a button on their shirt. The

possibilities are endless and we

need to be ready.

How does this affect the event

production industry?

For some, this may be perceived

as a threat. After all why should

anyone pay to turn up to an event

when they can get all the content

they want through an online

forum on their watch? It is not a

new problem; smart phones have

already posed this dilemma. Yet,

people continued to embrace live

events with more enthusiasm

than ever and our industry is still

developing a role for smart phone

technology to further

engagement.

This year at International

Confex an entire fl oor was

dedicated to technology and

many stands exhibited wearable

tech, all promising new and

exciting ways to involve your

audience before, during and after

the main conference agenda.

I joined a panel of speakers to

explore how to reach millennials

with our events; there was

unanimous consent among fellow

panelists Rosa Garriga from

myQAA, Juraj Holub from sli.do

and Live Group chief executive

Toby Lewis that, far from

detracting, technology can

enhance the way in which

audiences engage with events, if

used effectively.

Values play a vital role in

delivering content and how it is

received by this generation. Tech

and social media offer further

channels away from the main

stage and the website to convey

both content and values. This

audience will embrace new

technology. They are prepared to

spend money on it and use it

wherever there is the opportunity;

so including a wearables strategy

in event planning is the smart

thing to do.

Technology vs real life

Young people are engaging in the

virtual and analogue spaces to an

equal degree. Tech channels and

the physical medium need not be

mutually exclusive. We must use

face-to-face experiences

alongside technology, to enhance

and continue the conversation

long after the venue doors have

closed.

Simplicity wins

At be-good we produce shared,

creative moments within the

conference format - anything from

open debate to gaming, cooking,

fi lm making or meditation

workshops, to spark engagement

and bond disparate groups of

people. Our participants respond

to the opportunity to get stuck in

to the action, learn and

contribute. The energy and

enthusiasm with which they

respond to content lives on in the

tech space, sparking further

ideas, sharing inspiration and

developing the business message

long after the moment of

communal engagement. This

strategy works. We have a 100%

satisfaction rating from our

Stream Digital events.

Central Hall Westminster in

London has appointed White

Light as its production

service partner, effective 1

July 2015. White Light will

keep three members of staff

on-site full-time.

Last year the company

delivered lighting, rigging

and power for the NATO

Summit Wales, covering

meeting rooms and dinners.

Central Hall MD Paul

Southern said new

equipment being installed

under the deal would reduce

cost and improve quality.

Google, Blackberry and

Unilever were among the

brands speaking at Mobile

Convention London at

Church House Conference

Centre recently. The

one-day event on mobile

engagement strategies was

held in London for the fi rst

time. Previous conventions

were held in Amsterdam

and Brussels.

As well as meeting

sessions, there was a high

tech playground, based in

the Assembly Hall.

Convention founder

Hodny Benazzi, said the

event would return in 2016

at Church House, as an

even bigger brand. While

Church House GM Robin

Parker said: Im sure we

will see some of the

gadgets on display

integrated into more

meetings and events held

here in the near future.

Central Hall sees

the White Light

Mobile Convention

at Church House


Home News Agency Soaring Worldwide team up with Grass Roots Meetings & Events

Category: Agency & Association Created on Tuesday, 19 May 2015 16:30

Soaring Worldwide has won a new business contract with global event agency Grass Roots Meetings & Events.

Grass Roots is the world's leading provider of employee and customer engagement solutions and Soaring Worldwide will predominantly be working alongside

the meetings and events arm of the business.

Soaring Worldwides knowledge of the industry make this an ideal partnership for us going forward, comments Des Mclaughlin, Divisional Director of Grass Roots. They

have a good reputation and they have a good track record with many major players within the industry but their focus on how to deliver results for Grass Roots really shone in

our initial discussions. We are looking forward to working alongside the Soaring Worldwide team over the forthcoming year.

The strategic communications and PR agency, based in Cirencester, work with several major clients within the meetings and events industry such as The Meetings Show and

Meet Gateway South Wales.

Its an exciting time as we begin work with Grass Roots and another sign of continued growth for us as a business, comments creative director and founder of Soaring

Worldwide, Adam Baggs. We have built a very strong reputation within the meetings and events industry for our work with clients such as the Barbican and The Meetings

Show so we are excited to begin working with Grass Roots over the coming weeks.

As well as this new business win, Soaring Worldwide has also renewed its partnership with Europes largest combined arts & conference centre, the Barbican for a ninth

consecutive year. The continued partnership means that the Barbican is Soaring Worldwides longest standing client.

Soaring Worldwide is a Cirencester-based strategic communications and PR agency which specialises in the security and events industry with key clients including the

Barbican, The Meetings Show, Church House Conference Centre and Magenta Security.

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Soaring Worldwide team up with Grass Roots Meetings & Events

Published on : Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Soaring Worldwide has won a new business contract with global

event agency Grass Roots Meetings & Events.

Grass Roots is the worlds leading provider of employee and

customer engagement solutions and Soaring Worldwide will

predominantly be working alongside the meetings and events

arm of the business.

Soaring Worldwides knowledge of the industry make this an

ideal partnership for us going forward, comments Des Mclaughlin, Divisional Director of Grass Roots. They

have a good reputation and they have a good track record with many major players within the industry but their

focus on how to deliver results for Grass Roots really shone in our initial discussions. We are looking forward to

working alongside the Soaring Worldwide team over the forthcoming year.

The strategic communications and PR agency, based in Cirencester, work with several major clients within the

meetings and events industry such as The Meetings Show and Meet Gateway South Wales.

Its an exciting time as we begin work with Grass Roots and another sign of continued growth for us as a

business, comments creative director and founder of Soaring Worldwide, Adam Baggs. We have built a very

strong reputation within the meetings and events industry for our work with clients such as the Barbican and

The Meetings Show so we are excited to begin working with Grass Roots over the coming weeks.

As well as this new business win, Soaring Worldwide has also renewed its partnership with Europes largest

combined arts & conference centre, the Barbican for a ninth consecutive year. The continued partnership means

that the Barbican is Soaring Worldwides longest standing client.

Soaring Worldwide is a Cirencester-based strategic communications and PR agency which specialises in the

security and events industry with key clients including the Barbican, The Meetings Show, Church House

Conference Centre and Magenta Security.

Source:- Soaring Worldwide

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Category: IMEX Preview Created on Wednesday, 20 May 2015 16:30

Hosted buyers joined key London venues for breakfast at IMEX today to see how events can seamlessly come together in the heart of Westminster.

The QEII Centre, Church House Conference Centre, London & Partners and Kuoni Destination Management welcomed hosted buyers to the London stand for

the launch of a video showcasing the ease with which organisers can use the two venues together for a single event. In particular, the video and subsequent

presentation highlighted the venues proximity to each other as well as their relative distance from landmarks such as The Houses of Parliament, Westminster

Abbey and The London Eye.

London is at its most appealing and flexible when venues come together to organise unique events that make the most of the citys infrastructure. Initiatives such as this

partnership between Church House Conference Centre and the QEII Centre make the city easy to navigate and create an almost campus like feel to what is one on the

world's most dynamic cities, said Barbara Jamison, Head of Business Development Europe, London & Partners. IMEX is the ideal platform to showcase the United

Kingdoms capital to an international audience and we were delighted to welcome a wide variety of hosted buyers to the stand this morning.

Sue Etherington, Head of International Sales, QEII Centre, commented: Following on from our significant refurbishment last year, we are continually looking for new ways

for organisers to make the most of London and the QEII Centre. Working with other venues, such as Church House Conference Centre, we are creating a destination in the

heart of London that is ideal for all types of events, particularly the corporate and association markets.

Organisers are continually looking for new options that set a destination apart. Working together our venues offer not just more space, they offer flexibility and choice.

Church House and the QEII Centre not only compliment each other, they offer a wide range of different styles that are suitable to any type of event. Both venues offer

exceptional catering, audio visual facilities and a focus on customer service, making this the ideal partnership. commented Robin Parker, Church House Conference

Centres General Manager

Keiran Dennis, General Manager of Kuoni Destination Management said: Westminster offers far more possibilities than most organisers realise. The very short walk

between Church House Conference Centre and the QEII Centre takes in some of Londons best known sites. From the grandeur of Westminster Abbey to the peace and

quiet of Deans Yard, delegates can move easily between the venues whether it be for lunches, dinners of even separate conference sessions.

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London & Partners, the official convention bureau for London, has more pre-booked appointments than any other city stand at IMEX Frankfurt ahead of this

weeks exhibition. London is also on course for a record year for appointments, with 650 meetings already booked with stand partners and convention bureau

representatives, up by 32% since 2011.

London is expected to break more records later this week when the 2014 full year international visitor figures from the Office of National Statistics are released on

Wednesday. The city is on track to top the high of 2013, which saw 16.8 million international visitors to London.

Barbara Jamison, Head of Business Development Europe for London & Partners, says: We are delighted to have the most popular city stand at IMEX Frankfurt this year.

London is booming and its a real honour to be able to share a selection of the citys best venues, hotels and incentive travel options with event professionals from around the

world at this years exhibition. Though we are the busiest city stand at the show, we are very much open for business and have many more appointments available for buyers

keen to discuss bringing their event to London.

London & Partners is attending IMEX Frankfurt alongside 27 stand partners from hotels and venues across the city.

Leading hotel group, Radisson Blu Edwardian, London part of Edwardian Group London will join London & Partners on the stand. Debbie Ives, Account Director, MICE from

Edwardian Group London, adds: Our team has a number of important meetings taking place during IMEX Frankfurt that could potentially bring in significant levels of new

business. The business tourism market is an increasingly important sector for us and events such as IMEX Frankfurt are a crucial part of our promotional calendar and

important forums for connecting with meeting buyers from around the world.

London's International Convention Centre, ExCeL London, will also be exhibiting on the London & Partners stand. James Rees, Executive Director at ExCeL London, says:

2015 will be the biggest ever year for conferences at ExCeL. We are hosting more ICCA rated events than ever before, including this summers European Society of

Cardiology which is bringing 35,000 delegates to London. We are now celebrating our 15th anniversary and year-on-year we are hosting record numbers of events. Our

meetings calendar for IMEX Frankfurt includes some key associations and large congresses and we are confident that we will secure vital new business wins from this weeks

event.

Stand partner Robin Parker, General Manager at Londons Church House Conference Centre, adds: This is our second visit to IMEX Frankfurt following the success of

2014, which was in great part due to exhibiting with London & Partners. We are delighted to contribute to the promotion of London as a fantastic destination and are looking

forward to this years show.

London & Partners can be found at stand F400 at IMEX Frankfurt.

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