Bond is Back With 007 Party Ideas The new James Bond film, Spectre, has its world premiere in London on Monday October 26. So, if you’re looking for a popular party theme, that is both timeless and topical, for the next couple of months you can’t beat a 007 night. The locations. The brooding, sexy Mr Bond. The villains. The …
Festival Party Tips
If you are looking for festival party tips – then Glastonbury Festival should need no introduction. Even if you have never been, you will have seen the images, listened to the music, and heard the tales that have now made the five day event a modern-day legend. There is no doubt, that this event holds a unique charm that keeps …
10 ideas for a stylish picnic party
There was a time when you wouldn’t dream of putting the word stylish before picnic party. The two just didn’t fit together. Now, while the casual element is still key, all kinds of events – from weddings to corporate networking meetings – are taking on a picnic theme. Here are some ideas to get you started: 1. Set the scene …
Perfect Bank Holiday BBQ Tips
Perfect Bank Holiday BBQ Tips For Brits, bank holiday weekends always comes with mixed emotions. We realise we are coming to the end of another holiday week, yet are keen to embrace every last second of outdoor enjoyment. If the sun is shining, a barbecue comes top of the list for outdoor entertaining. With National BBQ Week approaching (28 May-3 June), now …
5 ideas for summer children’s party entertainment that won’t break the bank
5 Ideas for Summer Children’s Party Entertainment Memories of parties as a kid are all about eating jelly and ice-cream, playing pass the parcel and blowing the candles out on your cake. But, as any parent will tell you, the stakes for children’s parties are getting higher every year. We’ve known parents to fly in their child’s favourite pop star …
7 strawberry summer drinks
7 strawberry summer drinks When I first started out in events management 30 years ago, British strawberries were a once a year treat, enjoyed for a very short season of only six weeks. Now, thanks to climate-controlled greenhouses, strawberries are available between March and December with a boom in the summer months. Consequently, strawberry production in the UK has grown …
7 creative ideas for using flowers at your event
Gone are the days when a simple table vase was the only option to bring a touch of nature to your event. Today fresh flowers not only brighten a room, they can transform it. Here are some of my favourite ideas from recent TLC events. Create a dramatic entrance. Your guests are on a journey from the moment they arrive …
Wimbledon Party Ideas
You don’t need to be a tennis fan to get swept up in the excitement as Wimbledon gets underway. Whether it’s the world-class athleticism on display, the celebrity guests, the summer, the strawberries, the quintessential Britishness of it all, or a mix of them all, there is something charming about this Great British sporting championship that gets everyone hooked. If …
A Party Fit for A Queen
A few years ago I had the good fortune to be invited to the Queen’s garden party at Buckingham Palace, in recognition of the work I was doing with the North West Fundraising Committee for the Prince’s Trust. It was a once in a life-time opportunity and, of course, I loved every minute of it. Each year the Queen hosts …