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 …
Seasonal Blooms: 7 Summer Wedding Flowers
If you are planning a summer wedding you really do have the pick of the bunch when it comes to seasonal flowers. Buying flowers in season means that not only do you help the environment by cutting down on air miles, but you also look after your pocket as well as your stress levels. There is nothing worse than planning …
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 …
Ten UK cities most popular with event organisers
As an event organiser there is nowhere in the world I wouldn’t go in search of the best location for my client. Wherever you are there will be spaces and venues that can be used imaginatively to host amazing events. I’m always interested in hearing why people choose the locations they do, and the most popular locations aren’t always where …
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 …
Father’s Day Celebration Tips
Father’s Day Celebration Tips You might think that Father’s Day is simply an excuse for commercial companies to cash in on our feelings for loved ones, or you could see it as an opportunity to let your dad know just how much he means to you. Our Father’s Day Celebration Tips are here to help make the day a success, …