The Chartered Management Institute’s survey, revealed that UK employers were too afraid to have a Christmas party because public perception, demonstrates the weaselly attitude of most managers.   Rather than praise and reward staff on a regular basis, they prefer to take the ‘easy’ option of saying ‘because of public opinion, we dare not’.  Whilst this might hold water for banks & MPs, it should not apply to the rest of the UK workforce – YES to that.

So why not prepare, plan and budget for a Christmas event now.  We are preparing the event management this year for JD Parties at both Tatton Park in Cheshire and Knowsley Park on Merseyside – the biggest Grand Marquee, themed events in the north west – Let your hair down to Moulin Rouge and Puttin on the Ritz. 

Conferences planners, free venue finders, conference organisers, event management and teambuilding activities is what we do – Can we help you?

- Book 20 delegates and one goes free.

- Get 10% off your next event.

We have used Q Hotels on many occasions and have been delighted with the way they handle enquiries and look after clients and what I like about the group is that every property is different – So call us for availability on

0844 567 6405 

I have no idea how many delegates that represents – a bit daunting really and indeed how much our clients have spent with venues over that period – it must have helped the economy somewhere and indeed the taxman.

Anyway, everybody lets get going, keep your head down and lets get this country moving again, before depression sets in.  All we need is some sunshine and soon.

So, if you need any free help on conference planning and organising your event, however large or small, then don’t call 118 118, but our number – 0844 567 6405.

Successfactory ™ is based in a most beautiful part of Cheshire in the village of Burwardsley with stunning views across the Cheshire plain to the Welsh Hills beyond and only 15 minutes from the historic city of Chester.  

 It is a truly unique venue offering the indoors and the outdoors for teambuilding such as archery, high and low ropes courses , formula one challenge, segways, meetings and training. 

 Working with Successfactory™ is an inspiring process; we work in partnership with you to research, design, deliver and measure powerful development programmes that increase the performance of your organisation. 

 Successfactory ™ work with businesses from small and local to large and global, offering local accommodation close to the venue.

 It’s not just the location, ambience and workspaces that exceed the promise but also the flexibility , quality of service and our delicious freshly cooked food that’s quite exceptional. 

 We can offer meetings from 4 people up to team building programmes for 150 people.

If you need more information or would like special delegate rates, then contact Venue Plus and we will arrange a showround and introduce you to the team.

It covers the following:

- Event Organisers or individuals involved in overall co-ordination of the event.

- Event venues including hotels, convention centres and sports venues.

- Suppliers and contractors of key activities relating to the events industry.

- Industry associations and councils.

BS 8901 also offers the following commercial benefits:

- Provides assurance to stakeholders, customers and anyone else involved that the event has been planned and implemented in a sustainable manner.

- Helps differentiate an organisation from its compeitors, helping to win new business, improving reputation and brand image.

- Helps reduce carbon emissions and waste and improve resource efficiency of the entire event supply chain.

So when booking a venue, ask what their environmental policy is and lets help educate others. 

This service takes away the hasle if you are organising an event and allows us to ensure things happen and happen on time, whilst working with you in the running and organisation of your event – so if you are strapped for time or would like help with ideas and conference planning, then give us a call on 0844 567 6405.

Anyway a Merry Christmas to all.

2. Be flexible with your conference or meeting dates, as Mondays & Fridays are usually cheaper and easier to negotiate.

3. Plan ahead as far as possible, as there will be more venue options for you and a better delegate rate.

4. Look at the possible location for an event, as travelling time for your delegates is important and the further away the higher the travel cost, also a residential conference could become a day conference.

5. Look at your audio visual requirements – Do you really need all that kit to get your message across and why not use the inhouse supplier as already there and knows the conference rooms.     I also find that if negotiations are tight, then I try and get AV equipment included – It all helps!

6. Look at all the extras – Do you need bottled water @ £5 a bottle, I think some venues are even producing their own bottle water.     Also look at the wine list in more detail, as you would in a restaurant.  What is wrong with the house wine – ask them if you can taste it before the event or dinner.

7. Do you need a three course lunch and then go through the grave yard session for your meeting – Why not try a smaller, lighter treat and ask the chef to produce something different & then talk about it, rather than the usual hot and cold buffet.  Also reduce the confirmed numbers at the contract stage, otherwise you will be charged for no shows.

8. After the shortlist of venues has been provided and you don’t have time to inspect them, then call us and we will go through all the detail and visit the conference co-ordinators and advise you on their suitablity to your particular brief, so you can make the right decision to suit your objectives.

9. Use the internet or your website to promote your event – therefore use less paper and the telephone.

10. Call us and let us do what we are good at – Free venue finding, teambuilding activities, corporate events and conferences, event management…….