CSR for SMEs CSR for SMEs can be part of the everyday running of your business. Here’s how. When I started in business over 30 years ago, one of the first things I did was help organise a Manchester charity event raising funds for a much-needed cause. I was delighted to offer my skill set to help the charity. Ever …
Yorkshire’s 5 best luxury boutique hotels
Yorkshire’s 5 best luxury boutique hotels TLC were proud sponsors of the award for Best Organised Event at the 4th Yorkshire PA of the Year Awards held at Leeds United Football Ground earlier this year. While in this picturesque county we took the opportunity to check out some of the region’s most luxurious boutique hotels. We were spoiled for choice. …
6 ways to keep guests cool at summer parties
6 ways to keep guests cool at summer parties **UPDATED JUNE 2019** In the UK it seems we’re forever complaining about the weather. Last year’s soaring temperatures have so far eluded us, but with forecasters promising sunshine on the horizon, we need to be prepared to face….the HEAT. In Britain we are invariably ill-prepared and ill-equipped to cope with a …
Growth in Corporate Events Inspires Two New Appointments at TLC
Growth in Corporate Events Inspires Two New Appointments at TLC With steady growth in the private events sector this year, and an upsurge in corporate event enquires for 2018/9, events management company, the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has strengthened its events team with the recruitment of two new event managers this month. Natalie Eastwood joins TLC from Silverstone Circuits and …
A day in the life of Ellie Barnes
A day in the life of Ellie Barnes As operations director at the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), Ellie Barnes plans private parties, corporate events and weddings all over the globe for clients including, Take That’s Gary Barlow and Howard Donald, international football clubs, Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright, and even one or two Royal occasions! So, is it all glamour …
Outdoor Party Cocktail Ideas
Outdoor Party Cocktail Ideas **UPDATED JUNE 2019** Summer parties often involve a move outdoors. The British weather is nothing if not unpredictable though. At TLC, we love planning an outside party but always have one eye on the weather conditions. A Plan B is essential. If you do have to re-group to an inside venue, bring the outdoors inside. Take …
Celebrating World Gin Day
As a fashionable drink choice, a refreshing gin and tonic has never been so popular. Last year more than 47 million bottles of gin were sold in the UK, making it officially the UK’s favourite spirit. And what better way to toast our top tipple than to give it a special day of its own. As World Gin Day reaches …
Royal Wedding Trends
Royal Wedding Trends Since announcing their engagement in November, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has captured the attention of event planners around the world. And with good reason. Here’s our take on those Royal Wedding trends we can look forward to seeing. Think of the biggest bridal show in the world. It doesn’t come close to the …
Top 5 outdoor spaces in Manchester
Top 5 outdoor spaces in Manchester It feels like Spring has been a long time coming this year. Now the sun has arrived, it’s natural to want to make the most of it, and the opportunity to hold an outdoor event in Manchester is growing with a range of fantastic and diverse venues. Whatever your event – big or …
Simon Lycett Interview
Simon Lycett Interview with Liz Taylor Royal florist Simon Lycett speaks with Liz Taylor about royal engagements, floral feats and fabulous times. How did you become a florist? Since I was seven, I’ve always known that I wanted to earn my living working with flowers. After a year at Huddersfield Poly to do Humanities, I headed off to London to …