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VENUEMASTERS Welcomes Three New Members

VENUEMASTERS Welcomes Three New Members | July 2010

VENUEMASTERS, the consortium promoting the facilities available for hire at over 80 UK academic venues is delighted to announce three new members; Ushaw College in Durham, the University of East London (UEL) in Greater London and Number 45 Millbank in Central London. Ushaw College rests within 400 acres of traditional Durham countryside with 30 acres of immediate gardens and grounds,...

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Swansea University Announces New Partnership

Swansea University Announces New Partnership | July 2010

Conference Services at Swansea University is pleased to announce a partnership with Sketty Hall, a Georgian mansion converted into a year round meeting centre within the grounds of Singleton Park, just 10 minutes walk from the University's campus. For the rest of 2010, Conference Services has agreed a special day delegate rate of £29.50+VAT - outstanding value for an event in such a...

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Event Exeter to offer grounds tours to groups

Event Exeter to offer grounds tours to groups | July 2010

Event Exeter are delighted to announce that they will soon be able to offer Grounds Tours to groups staying on campus. Set in 300 acres of woodlands and landscaped gardens, the Streatham Campus is recognised as one of the most beautiful and interesting botanical gardens of any British university. Established in the 1860's by the Veitch Family, the gardens are a veritable feast of trees,...

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Conference Aston Undergoes Bedroom Refurbishment

Conference Aston Undergoes Bedroom Refurbishment | July 2010

At Conference Aston in Birmingham the bedroom refurbishment of the standard bedroom wings has begun. This £250,000 investment will follow the design and colour schemes of the superior bedrooms that were built in 2006. The refurbishment has been carried out after listening to our customers' needs and the project is underpinned by research including in-room surveys and Facebook. To...

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"Strictly York"

"Strictly York" | July 2010

The Ballroom Dance Company from Brigham Young University in Utah, USA, treated the residents of York (and some University staff/students) to spectacular dance formations, solo routines, and ensemble numbers in the style of a major Broadway production in Central Hall on the afternoon of Saturday 12th June 2010. A troupe of 28 young dancers performed breathtaking lifts and spins - all in a...

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