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Want to know the secrets to planning a company Awards Ceremony?

Planning a company award ceremony is no easy feat. From finding the perfect venue to coordinating with suppliers, there are countless moving parts that require careful consideration. But with the right support and planning, your event can be a huge success. In this post, we’ll explore the secrets to planning a company award ceremony. Full Support with Planning Your Event The first step to planning a successful event is to have full support from a team that specialises in event planning. You wouldn’t try and try and buy a house without expert support from a solicitor (and with budgets sometimes exceeding the cost of a property – get the experts in!). Expert event planners can help you bring your vision to life and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event, leaving you to network, enjoy the event and focus on your guests and sponsors. Full Pre-Event Coordination of the Event Before the event, it’s important to have full pre-event coordination of all aspects of your company awards. This includes liaising with the venue on timings and logistics, coordinating with AV suppliers, photographers, and award suppliers, and managing the event budget and expenses. Pre-Event Site Visit A pre-event site visit is crucial for ensuring that the event runs smoothly on the day. A site visit allows the event planning team to familiarise themselves with the venue, assess any potential hurdles, and identify potential areas of improvement. Suppliers & Quotes for Your Company Awards The best company award ceremonies are a result of a well-planned budget. A professional event planning team will create a comprehensive budget that accounts for all elements of the event, including catering, production, AV, entertainment providers, speakers, awards/envelopes/certificates, photographers/videographers, room dressing, security, and design teams/printers. Sourcing and Booking Additional Services Another secret to planning a successful company award ceremony is to source and book additional services that will make the event stand out. This may include booking activities, corporate gifting, and entertainment. A professional event planning team can help you with everything from booking contracts to coordinating all logistics. Creation of the Comprehensive Event Management Plan A comprehensive event management plan is at the heart of any successful company award ceremony. This plan should include everything needed for the event, from the seating arrangements to the catering and entertainment schedule. With a well-prepared plan, you can ensure that everything runs smoothly on the night of the event, and means all of the suppliers and events team know exactly what they’re doing. Collaboration with Suppliers Event planning teams work with a vast array of suppliers, including award suppliers, caterers, photographers, and AV suppliers. During the planning process, the event management team should create a supplier briefing document and coordinate supplier briefing calls to ensure that everyone involved in the event is on the same page. Event Manager to Oversee the Event Finally, the secret to a successful company award ceremony is having an experienced event manager to oversee the entire event. The event management team will be with you on the day/evening to help with anything you need and ensure the smoothest, best event possible! Still not sure? Check out what our previous clients have to say about our events. Get in touch today for us to support with your next Awards Ceremony!

2023 Autumn Farming Conference will focus on sustainability

Sustainability, water management and environmental schemes will be the key topics discussed during the 2023 Autumn Farming Conference at Wherstead Park, Ipswich on Tuesday 10 October. Aimed at farmers, growers, landowners and the wider agricultural sector, it is being organised by Larking Gowen, a major regional independent accountancy partnership and one of the UK’s top 40 accountancy firms, in conjunction with the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. “The 2023 Autumn Farming Conference will demonstrate the direction of travel for the farming industry and how the requirements of the environment and food production can be mutually compatible. The emphasis will be on delivering practical information and advice which delegates can use in their own businesses,” states Bruce Masson, the Larking Gowen partner behind the event. Joining him will be fellow Larking Gowen partner Laurie Hill and Steven Rudd, Head of the firm’s Farms and Landed Estates team. “Farmers are currently having to deal with extreme volatility in input and output prices, making it incredibly difficult to plan or budget accurately,” Bruce adds. “The unprecedented scale and speed of interest rate increases following almost 15 years of low, stable borrowing costs, together with Defra’s announcements on environmental schemes and how they will impact the taxation of farming businesses, are adding complexity to these significant challenges. “The speakers we have selected are all experts in their respective fields and will provide a valuable insight into where we are as an industry, the headwinds and opportunities which exist for those who are correctly positioned, together with the future direction of travel. The aim is to consider how changing legislation will impact the farming sector, address delegates’ concerns and help them chart a roadmap for the future. Rather than simply being a series of presentations, this will be an interactive event where delegates will be able to ask questions and share their experiences with others.” In the light of last year’s extreme drought and the last major water infrastructure in England being some 30 years ago, water management and how to make best use of this increasingly precious resource will be a key focus of this year’s Autumn Farming Conference. It will also be the focus of an interactive panel discussion hosted by specialists in this sector, including Charlie MacNicol of the Stody Estate, a family-run, diversified and ever-evolving estate in North Norfolk. The organisers are currently finalising the line-up of sponsors and speakers, a full list of which will be announced nearer to the event, but already many individuals, businesses and organisations have committed their support. Headline partners for the 2023 Autumn Farming Conference are Oxbury Bank and CLA Energy. Oxbury is the only UK bank dedicated to British agriculture, only lending to the food and farming sector. CLA Energy Services offers energy and water procurement services, free energy health checks, invoice validation and management of siteworks. The conference is also supported by partners YAGRO, Integrity Asset Finance Ltd, and Impact Services. We are also pleased to announce that Anglia Farmer are joining us this year as our media Partner. The 2023 Autumn Farming Conference will be chaired by CLA East Director Cath Crowther and include presentations by a range of speakers. Amongst them will be Ian Evans, who will outline the diversification journey which he and his wife Diane have been on since opening Copdock Hall, their stunning Grade II-listed Elizabethan barn in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, as a wedding and events venue in April 2015. A former journalist, who is passionate about wine and wine making, Ian and Diane also own Copdock Hall Vineyard. Ian will be joined by Matt Ryan, Head of Farmer Relationships at Oxbury, and Henry Welham, Partnership Manager at Yagro, while Emily Norton, former Head of Rural Research at Savills UK Ltd, will focus on environmental/sustainability policies and their interaction with agriculture. Born and raised on a mixed arable and dairy farm in Norfolk, Emily studied law at Cambridge and qualified in London before studying for a master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture. Returning to the family farm, she founded Nortons Dairy, an on-farm dairy processing business. Charity partners for the Autumn Farming Conference are YANA (You Are Not Alone) and Yellow Wellies, all profits from the event going to these much-admired organisations. YANA is the farming charity which provides mental health support for the farming and rural community. The Farm Safety Foundation, known by many as ‘Yellow Wellies’, works closely with Young Farmers Clubs, HSE, the Farm Safety Partnerships and a range of farming organisations to help raise awareness of farm safety. Further details of the Autumn Farming Conference are available at www.larking-gowen.co.uk/AFC and tickets can be booked online. The event on Tuesday 10 October 2023 will start at 09.15 with arrival/registration and conclude at 16:00.

Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action: 29 July and 31 July – 5 August 2023

A Greater Anglia train. Credit: Greater Anglia Greater Anglia customers are advised to check before they travel due to industrial action taking place this weekend (Saturday 29 July) and next week (Monday 31 July to Saturday 5 August). The RMT trade union has announced strike action on Saturday 29 July. As a result, trains will be running across the company’s network between 07:00 and 23:00, with many routes having a normal or near normal service between those hours, but some routes having a reduced frequency and certain routes seeing no services at all. The services which will not run at all are as follows: Ipswich – Felixstowe Manningtree – Harwich Town Colchester – Walton-on-the-Naze via Colchester Town Bishop’s Stortford – Stratford Hertford East – London Liverpool Street Meridian Water – Stratford A summary of the service patterns for each route on 29 July are provided at the end of this release and more details are available on the Greater Anglia website. Separate industrial action short of a strike, called by the ASLEF trade union, will affect the Greater Anglia network between the start of Monday 31 July and the end of Saturday 5 August inclusive. It means there will be a small number of cancellations on most Greater Anglia routes while the action takes place. A full list of the trains that will be cancelled from 31 July to 4 August inclusive is provided at the end of this release, as well as on the Greater Anglia website. Alterations for Saturday 5 August are still being worked on and will be published as soon as possible. Action short of a strike has also been announced by ASLEF for Monday 7 August to Saturday 12 August. This action is likely to have a similar impact to next week’s action, i.e. a small number of cancellations on most routes, but details will be confirmed as soon as they are available. On all days affected by industrial action there is a risk of short notice service alterations or cancellations. Other train operators are also affected by both sets of industrial action. Passenger assistance arrangements will be available as usual on all days, but anyone requiring assistance should plan their journey and book assistance in advance if possible. Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia’s managing director, said: “While the majority of services will be running as normal during the periods affected by industrial action, there will be some alterations and cancellations across our network, plus some routes where no trains will run at all on 29 July. “We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by these service alterations and advise customers to plan ahead and check before they travel.” Customers can find all train times by using journey planners on either National Rail Enquiries or www.greateranglia.co.uk The full list of train frequencies by route for Saturday 29 July and alterations and cancellations for Monday 31 July to Friday 4 August is shown below. Service frequencies – Saturday 29 July (RMT strike action) The frequency of each route will be: Braintree to London Liverpool Street: every hour Cambridge/Cambridge North to London Liverpool Street: every 30 minutes Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Street: every hour, with trains calling additionally at Hythe Colchester Town to London Liverpool Street: every hour Ipswich to London Liverpool Street: every hour Norwich to London Liverpool Street: every hour Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street: every 20 minutes Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street: every 30 minutes Ipswich to Cambridge: every hour Ipswich to Lowestoft: every two hours, with trains calling additionally at Westerfield Ipswich to Peterborough: every two hours Marks Tey to Sudbury: every hour Norwich to Great Yarmouth: every hour Norwich to Lowestoft: every hour Norwich to Sheringham: every hour Norwich to Cambridge/Stansted Airport: services affected by planned engineering work with buses between Norwich and Ely, connecting with trains between Ely and Cambridge/Stansted Airport (please note that passengers may need to change at Cambridge when travelling to/from Stansted Airport) Wickford to Southminster: every 40 minutes Routes with no service: Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze via Colchester Town Manningtree to Harwich Town Ipswich to Felixstowe Hertford East to London Liverpool Street Bishop’s Stortford to Stratford Meridian Water to Stratford Service cancellations – Monday 31 July to Friday 4 August inclusive (ASLEF action short of strike) Norwich to London Liverpool Street – 11.32, 13.30, 16.30 London Liverpool Street to Norwich – 14.00, 16.00, 19.02 Norwich to Cambridge – 07.30 Cambridge to Norwich – 09.13 Norwich to Sheringham – 09.45, 18.55 Sheringham to Norwich – 10.46, 19.54 Norwich to Great Yarmouth – 07.36, 08.36, 10.35, 12.34, 14.40, 16.40 Great Yarmouth to Norwich – 08.17, 09.17, 11.17, 13.17, 15.17, 17.17 Norwich to Lowestoft – 05.36, 12.05 Lowestoft to Norwich – 06.35, 07.50, 12.57, 22.48 Ipswich to Lowestoft – 13.16, 15.16, 18.13, 21.17 Lowestoft to Ipswich – 06.14, 15.06, 17.02, 20.07 Ipswich to Felixstowe – 08.25 Felixstowe to Ipswich – 08.54 Ipswich to Cambridge – 11.21, 13.21, 17.21 Cambridge to Ipswich – 12.47, 14.47, 18.47 Ipswich to Peterborough – 11.56 Peterborough to Ipswich – 13.50 London Liverpool Street to Ely – 19.07 Cambridge North to London Liverpool Street – 14.53, 20.53 London Liverpool Street to Cambridge North – 18.37 Bishops Stortford to Stratford – 09.47, 14.47, 21.15 Stratford to Bishops Stortford – 08.04, 11.30, 20.00, 23.00 Hertford East to London Liverpool Street – 00.07, 17.39, 22.09 London Liverpool Street to Hertford East – 21.12, 23.12 Hertford East to Stratford – 06.21 Stratford to Hertford East – 16.30 Broxbourne to Hertford East – 05.43 Meridian Water to Stratford – 07.38, 11.08, 16.08, 19.36, 22.38 Stratford to Meridian Water – 07.17, 10.46, 15.46, 19.00, 22.16 For further information about this press release, please ring the Greater Anglia Press Office on 0330 109 7555. For urgent or out-of-office hours calls, contact 07798 857385. All recent press releases and blogs can be found on the Greater Anglia website at: https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/news-desk. Follow the Greater Anglia news Twitter account: @greaterangliaPR and listen to our podcast Life On Rails. Image provided by Greater Anglia

Free animal sculpture trail gets off to roarsome start at Chantry Place

Chantry Place Norwich is now home to 10 large animal sculptures as its free Safari Summer trail gets underway. The trail has got off to a brilliant start with over 200 trail maps given out every day since the trail launched on Saturday 22nd July 2023. The animal sculptures include a giant gorilla, a lion, a hippo, zebra and panda which will be at Chantry Place every day until Sunday 3rd September 2023. Free trail maps can be picked up from Deichmann on the lower ground floor at Chantry Place. Once complete, families can post their trail maps in the postbox in Deichmann, and collect a free goody bag offering a complimentary child’s ticket for free entry to Banham Zoo or Africa Alive, with a full paying adult, as well as an animal medal. Plus, everyone who enters their details will be in with a chance of winning a family annual pass to Banham Zoo and Africa Alive. Paul McCarthy, general manager at Chantry Place, comments: “Opening weekend of the safari trail has been popular, with our retailers handing out lots of trail maps and goody bags. Families are snapping pictures with the sculptures and taking selfies, and this free trail is putting a smile on little faces during the school holidays, and is also perfect as a rainy day activity too! Our Wild Wednesday arts and crafts sessions with SchooDoodle have sold out, and we’re confident that visitors will thoroughly enjoy all our free events this summer, including the zoos visiting us every Wednesday with educational activities. Feedback has already been brilliant, and we look forward to hosting a summer of safari fun for our visitors.” From Wednesday 26th July, ‘Wild Wednesdays’ will begin with local company SchooDoodle which is hosting free arts and crafts sessions, which are now sold out, and Banham Zoo and Africa Alive offering educational sessions. Banham Zoo and Africa Alive education’s team will be at Chantry Place with animal artefacts, animal information and other zoo-related puzzles and games, every week during the school holidays. Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be visiting Chantry Place on Monday 7th August and Monday 21st August, and will be educating visitors on urban wildlife, plus hosting free fun activities. For more information on Safari Summer at Chantry Place, visit www.chantryplace.co.uk

Contract Personnel announce renewal of Regional Partnership with Norwich City

Contract Personnel are delighted to announce a renewal of our long-standing regional partnership with Norwich City Football Club for a further three seasons. Contract Personnel are one of East Anglia’s leading independent recruitment agencies – established for over 30 years. They offer temporary and permanent roles and specialise in driving, industrial, commercial and engineering roles. Sarah Hooper, Managing Director at Contract Personnel, said: “We are honoured to be continuing our partnership with Norwich City for the next three seasons. We are fully behind the players, management, staff and everyone associated with the club as we push for, and aim to retain, Premier League status. “If any NCFC fans are looking for work, or if their company needs help finding staff, we will always be on here to help with any recruitment needs.” With offices in Norwich and Thetford, new and exciting jobs are always being added to their website. They also have a hugely popular Job Interview Bus, which is busy travelling across East Anglia to register candidates and reach people who may not be based in  central locations. They are also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Jonathan Casbon, head of partnerships at Norwich City, added: “After many years as an official partner of the club, I’m delighted that the team at Contract Personnel have agreed to extend our relationship together. “Long-term partnerships, especially those with such a local connection, are at the centre of our ambitions at the club and this is another fantastic example. We look forward to seeing them all back at Carrow Road for another three seasons.”

New world record for Icenians!

Team HODL have completed the world’s toughest row and achieved a world record doing it! In just 38 days, the team rowed more than 2,800 miles from California to Hawaii. They secured a world record and finished first in the trios. This is the most incredible set of achievements by the three superstars, two of which are Langley alumni! Huge congratulations to Luca, Cutu and Matt, who set out on a journey across the pacific to raise as much money as possible for The Ocean Cleanup along with a collective of people supporting them from afar. Their team name stands for ‘Hold On for Dear Life,’ which they certainly did throughout all the challenges they faced and they now have a world record to show for it. You are an inspiration Luca, Cutu and Matt! Photos from @team_hodl

3B Data Security are offering new customers 10% off their services that are booked and completed in August.

While the pace may be a bit slower than usual throughout August, it’s a golden opportunity to review and bolster your cyber security defences. A proactive approach now can help you avoid unwanted surprises down the line. 3B Data Security are a specialist cyber security organisation with extensive experience in Cyber Incident Response, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials & PCI DSS Compliance, Security Training, Penetration Testing, Forensic Investigations, Data Breach Management and much more. To ensure your business is protected during this season and beyond, they are excited to offer new customers 10% off services that are booked and completed in August. All 3B Data Security’s solutions are tailored to suit your organisation’s unique needs and requirements and have been accredited with multiple best practice industry certifications. Availability for this offer is limited so don’t miss out! Book in your free consultation today. https://3bdatasecurity.com/contact.php +44 (0)1223 298 333 Info@3BDataSecurity.com Terms and conditions apply. Contact the 3B Data Security team for more details.

The Ultimate Guide to Unforgettable Team Away Days and Activities

In the current work environment of remote working and flexible office schedules, it’s crucial to create opportunities for team members to come together. Team-building activities and company away days provide the much-needed chance for relationship building and socialisation, fostering a positive company culture and boosting morale. This break can help employees rejuvenate and refocus, returning to work with increased productivity and a fresh outlook. Investing in team activities and away days can also help increase employee happiness and job satisfaction, showing that employers care for their personal and professional development. Such initiatives can help employees better understand their roles within the company, leading to increased confidence in their work and improved job satisfaction. Develop New Skills Additionally, team activities and away days can help employees develop new skills and work together more effectively (especially if you can get them out of the office), leading to increased productivity and collaboration in the workplace. By getting to know each other on a more personal level, team members can improve communication and build stronger relationships, creating a stronger sense of community (I’m sure we’ve all made connections on a different level being out of the office in a different environment!) Participating in team activities and away days can help employees see the big picture of the company’s goals and mission, leading to increased investment in the company’s success and, hence, improved productivity. Events and activities can also help build trust among team members, essential for effective teamwork and improved work efficiency. Incorporating team activities and away days into a companies calendar of events can provide so many benefits… For both employees and employers, improving morale, productivity, and teamwork, among others. At Huxley, our team activities are challenging, enjoyable, and tailored to meet our clients’ objectives and solve their problems, making them unforgettable experiences. We want everyone to have an amazing time, whilst proving be great value for businesses. Don’t settle for cheesy raft-building; invest in unique team activities and make a long-lasting impact on your team’s success and outlook. Team taking part in the Killing Crime Scene Investigation Experience Our most popular team experiences for away days at the moment are:

  • The Killing Crime Scene Investigation Experience – your chance to solve a murder investigation! Designed by Ex-Scotland Yard Detectives this is completely immersive, get hands-on with fingerprinting, case files, police statements and creating photofits to name just a few of the activities.
  • Shorter on time? Cracked It! – A “tabletop” style Prison themed Escape Room! In this fast-paced prison-themed escape room-style activity, you and your team will be given 45 minutes on the clock to solve all the puzzles, break into the governor’s office, and escape over the wall.
  • The Ultimate GPS Treasure Hunt – Get out the office and into the city for our high-tech, fun GPS treasure hunts! Head to our hotspots to unlock challenges you’ll complete as a team to win points. From trivia questions to photo challenges, it’s anyone’s game!

Get in touch today to talk about your next team away day! Home – Huxley Events Images provided by Huxley Events

Why should companies organise social events for their employees this summer?

Our round-up of top reasons to organise a company social event! There are so many reasons why companies will be, and should be organising social events for their employees this spring and summer season. We’re finding June and July 2023 are booking up far more quickly than 2022 did, with several key dates now fully booked for events with us! Below are just a few reasons why companies should organise events for their employees… 1. Boosting employee morale: With the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees have been working from home and may feel isolated or disconnected from the team or organisation. Organising social events can provide a sense of community and improve employee well-being. 2. Increasing team collaboration with a company summer social event: Social events can encourage employees to work together in a more relaxed setting, building relationships and improving communication skills. 3. Recognising employee achievements: Companies can use social events to celebrate employee accomplishments and show appreciation for their hard work! It’s much easier to express this in person than virtually. 4. Improving company culture: Social events can create a positive company culture where employees feel valued and connected to their workplace. 5. Attracting and retaining top talent: A company that values its employees is more likely to attract and retain top talent in a competitive job market. Many people these days are looking for more than just a “job”. When was the last time your team or organisation planned a company social event? We’d love to help if you’re looking to organise a team day or away day! With hundreds of activity options including indoor or outdoor team activities, support with venue finding and all the fun extras that come with events! Let us help with just the activity, or organise the whole event. Get in touch with the Huxley Events team for support with your next event. Home – Huxley Events Images provided by Huxley Events

Have your Christmas staff lunch/dinner on The Black Swan with a FREE £500 voucher

Don’t miss this! Everyone is “feeling the pinch” at present, so here at the Black Swan, we thought we would help spread some festive cheer! We are introducing an offer to help small businesses enjoy their 2023 Christmas parties that you will not want to miss! It’s a simple deal. As of the 1st of August, come and dine with us before December, spend more than £20 a head and receive an entry ticket into our free prize draw. Once a month from now until December, a lucky ticket from the previous month will be drawn “from the hat” and the winner will walk away with a £500 voucher to spend with us in 2023. That’s a cool £500 towards your Christmas meal for you and your workforce! All we ask for in return is a copy of your receipt and your contact details. Terms and conditions apply. Each qualifying ticket will be placed in a closed box. The winning ticket will be drawn in the lounge bar on the first Tuesday of the following month at 18:00, and the lucky winner will be notified by telephone or email. Each winning voucher can then be exchanged for goods and services of your choice here at the Black Swan, including food, drinks, accommodation and use of the function room. Any remaining balances will be returned in the form of gift vouchers. The Black Swan is a sixteenth-century, individually owned free house inn situated on the lovely village green at Horsham St. Faith – not far (but not too close!) to Norwich Airport. We are a country pub, but with a full service, family-friendly, à la carte restaurant Along with a cosy, spacious lounge bar, serving a selection of ‘Cask Marque’ real ales, and an outside seating area (including our newly finished, purpose-built gazebo area which is perfect for alfresco drinking and dining), the Black Swan also has eleven, individually appointed en-suite bedrooms which have recently been refurbished. Our large business conference/social event/function room can seat up to fifty. We have plenty of off-street parking. Our aim is simple – to look after our guests so they will want to return again and again. To make a reservation or enquire about our hospitality packages, please call us on 01603 897787 or email info@blackswaninn.co.uk for further details or head over to our website for further details at https://www.blackswaninn.co.uk/win-a-voucher-worth-500/

GRIDSERVE announces over half a billion pounds in certified green financing for Net-Zero transport

GRIDSERVE has announced the largest debt raise to-date globally for a privately-owned chargepoint operator, demonstrating the market’s confidence in both the transition to electric mobility and GRIDSERVE’s mission to help deliver net zero transport at speed and scale. Comprising £326 million in committed loan facilities, with a further £200 million uncommitted accordion facility for future assets – a total of £526 million – the green infrastructure financing facility covers the company’s full Sun-to-Wheel ecosystem. The refinancing of its existing and future electric vehicle charging Super Hubs and Electric Forecourts®, as well as related infrastructure including operational solar and battery projects, will allow GRIDSERVE to accelerate the upgrade and expansion of its UK network. Projected to include the installation of more than 500 new Electric Super Hubs nationwide, the growth will deliver more than 3,000 new High Power chargepoints with class-leading speeds of up to 350kW, capable of providing 100 miles of charge in only 5 minutes. The £326 million facility consists of a £300 million term loan, a £10 million working capital facility and a £16 million VAT facility. The financing will be undertaken under GRIDSERVE’s Green Finance Framework which has been certified “Dark Green” by S&P Global’s Shades of Green (formerly CICERO), making it the first officially designated green loan for EV charging infrastructure in the UK. Toddington Harper, Founder and CEO of GRIDSERVE, said: To secure the largest debt raise globally for a privately-owned charge point operator is a remarkable endorsement of GRIDSERVE’s electric vehicle charging network, our Sun-to-Wheel strategy, our fantastic team and our future expansion plans. This financing – which was a hugely popular transaction amongst banks, attracting overwhelming market demand – will accelerate our delivery, providing customers further confidence to go electric, and fully charge GRIDSERVE’s mission to move the needle on climate change, precisely at the time when urgent action is so critically required.” The bank club behind the debt raise consists of: CIBC, KfW Ipex, Lloyds Bank, MUFG, Natixis, NatWest, Santander and UK Infrastructure Bank, with Santander also acting as the Green Structuring Bank and GRIDSERVE being advised by Santander Corporate & Investment Banking. Other advisers and due diligence providers included Clifford Chance (legal), Arup (commercial), PwC (tax and financial), Aon (insurance) and Mazars (model audit), while lenders were advised by Latham & Watkins (legal). Lloyds is the Facility Agent and Security Bank, with Natixis as Hedging Coordinator. Image provided by Gridserve.

The Power of Professional Event Management

Why You Need Them for Your Next Event! Organising events can be a time-consuming and daunting task, especially if you have limited experience in event planning. There are so many details to consider, from finding the right venue to sourcing catering and entertainment. Not to mention managing the logistics of coordinating the event and ensuring it runs smoothly. With so much to do, it’s no wonder that many people feel overwhelmed and stressed when taking on the responsibility of organising an event….especially when they often have to do it along their day job. That is where professional event management support comes in! As a result, many companies and teams hire professional event organisers like us, to help deliver exceptional events. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of working with professional event organisers and how we can help you achieve your goals! First and foremost, as professional event organisers we have significant experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to execute exceptional events. We fully understand the design, planning, and logistics required for successful events (from checking the power amp’s for plug sockets to ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for) and we have the expertise to guide our clients through the planning processes, ensuring that nothing is missed. Huxley Events | On Site Event Management Team We understand that each element of an event impacts the overall experience of attendees, and we work to ensure everything is perfect. People always remember how they feel more than what actually happened, and we keep this at the core when planning events for our clients. We want everyone involved in the event to be completely happy, the organisers, the attendees, the suppliers and the venue, and everyone else who is part of it! Save Money We can also help you save money (and who doesn’t love getting the most for their money). In many locations we have strategic partnerships with suppliers, allowing us to negotiate better rates for our clients.  We can also prevent common mistakes that often lead to additional costs, such as ordering too much or not enough of something, or last minute ordering. Full Support During Your Event From A Professional Event Management Team During your event itself, the event managers (and event management team) we have at the event are responsible for handling any issues that may arise. In other words, you won’t have to panic when something goes wrong. Instead, you can trust that we would quickly resolve any issues without disturbing you or your delegates.  The key with this is having the experience to predict, and then ‘design –out’ any unwanted scenarios. Here at Huxley, we are masters in handling potential scenarios, so working with us significantly reduces stress before, during, and after your event. Finally, working with professional event organisers like us means you can really bring your vision to life – we have planned literally thousands of events, from large scale conferences for 1000 + guests, to intimate, high end away days for senior teams or a whole company party. We can take your ideas and transform them into unique, unforgettable experiences for your attendees. We use our creativity and innovation to tailor the event to meet your company and team objectives and can infuse new ideas, models, and concepts to reshape your planning models, make them one of a kind and help you have the very best event possible. Whatever you are planning, partnering with an event management company can help ensure that your event is a success. So why not take the stress out of event planning and focus on what you do best – growing your business. Contact the team today to talk about your next event >