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Summer Parties at Savoy PlaceBook your summer party for June until August in the Riverside room, and receive a 50% discount on the room hire and a complimentary pimms per person on arrival. Minimum numbers of 50 guests
'Pants in the Park' for Church House team!
'Pants in the Park', organised by Prostrate UK is a family fun run, jog or walk which aims to raise vital awareness and funds in the fight against all prostrate diseases. Lead by Events Coordinator, Becky Way, the team of nine undertook the five kilometre walk in fancy dress pants worn on the outside of their clothes at what can only be described as a leisurely pace. Full of energy and enthusiasm, they all enjoyed a celebratory picnic in the park afterwards. As well a being a fun day for the Church House team, it was all for a good cause and they have proudly placed a cheque for Prostrate UK in the post. Prostrate disease affects one in two men at some stage of their life. Prostrate cancer is the most common cancer in men affecting 35,000 annually with 10,000 loosing their life to it a year.
City Inn Westminster
This summer enjoy our fantastic Steak Frites promotion, with a complimentary glass of City Café wine, from only £13.95 per person.
Alternatively, sample our Market Menu which offers a wide selection of dishes, including extensive vegetarian options.
Westminster Collection Goes Out For A Duck!
For more information, please contact groups@londonducktours.co.uk or visit www.londonducktours.co.uk.
Lowest parking rates in Westminster!
Maugie Lyons at the RHH says: "We understand that whether you're attending an event, exhibiting or supplying materials, shelling out the pounds for parking can be a nightmare. So in our bid to make every event at the Halls run as smoothly as possible, we have agreed this excellent rate with APCOA." And the good news doesn't stop there! Leith's at the Royal Horticultural Halls has just been awarded a maximum five star Scores on the Doors rating for their high standards of food safety management and full compliance with food safety legislation by Westminster City Council. Let the Halls help your event run smoothly – book now for a truly original space and great value for money in the heart of Westminster. For more information, call us on 0845 370 4606 or visit
Altitude 360 Expansion Now Open!The eagerly awaited, new Altitude 360 venue expansion is now open for event use! Launched by Mayor of London Boris Johnson in October 2008, the "Altitude 360° Concept" has finally reached fruition, hosting its first ever 360° event on 2nd June 2009. Situated at the top of Westminster's prestigious Millbank Tower, Altitude 360 London boasts the most awe-inspiring 360° views the capital has to offer, matched with impeccable services to meet any event brief. Now catering to groups of 10 - 600 thanks to the unparalleled versatility of the event space and its state-of-the-art electronic moveable walls, the expansion re-affirms Altitude 360 as a leader in providing world-class event experiences. Official launch celebrations will take place later this year, presenting the perfect opportunity for current and future clients to admire the fabulous facilities on offer and celebrate the inspiring possibilities ahead! In the meantime, Altitude 360 can be hired for a wide range of event uses, from corporate conferences and away-days, to product launches, private receptions and exclusive dinners all with the ultimate London backdrop. Call the team now on 0845 500 2929 for more information!
Bring Music to your meetings at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)The RIBA is the first venue to offer delegates the chance to make music in their meetings. We have teamed up with 'Music in Offices' allowing delegates to enjoy singing and drumming workshops as a great teambuilding activity. Both workshops provide delegates with a fun way to develop communication skills through voice or by instrument. The sessions begin with ice breaking exercises to help the delegates feel at ease and progress to a stage where the whole group is working together in harmony - giving them a sense of team spirit. Both workshops can be tailor-made to suit the needs of the organiser. Drumming workshops offer everyone in the session a chance to make music together using the most accessible and non-threatening instrument of all - the drum, and everyone gets one! This particular workshop includes team-building games, which culminates in a group performance of a piece of music, which the group has composed themselves during the session. The typical singing workshop is a fun one and half hour session with a vocal coach. It gives delegates the opportunity to learn how to use their voices and control their breath using professional singing techniques which can be applied to help them combat nerves under pressurised situations in the work place. These music workshops will be available to delegates booking meetings in their: Lutyens Room, Aston Webb Room, Wren Room and Jarvis Suite so as not to interfere with other meetings taking place at the same time. Music sessions start from £350 (plus room hire costs). Should you require a longer session please ask one of the RIBA team for further details. To book please contact the RIBA Venues Team on: 020 7307 3888 or e-mail venues@inst.riba.org . Alternatively please visit: www.ribavenues.com
PRESS RELEASE: Central Hall Westminster - 26 May 2009
"I am pleased to advise that following an exhaustive Stage 2 Assessment recently, we have achieved registration to ISO14001:2004. Our registration is with BSI and means that we are able to display the coveted BSI symbol. Recognised throughout the world, the BSI symbol is testament to our commitment to best practice environmental management and can be used as a doorway to future business success and development. BSI is a world authority in management systems and in becoming registered to ISO14001:2004, we have gained unrivalled association with a world leader. "
RSA House Summer sunshine Day Delegate RatePrices start at £45 per person!! Adelphi, Tavern and Romney Rooms - £45.00 per person To include: Great Room or Durham Street Auditorium - £55.00 per person To include: Catering for meetings held in the Adelphi, Romney or Tavern Rooms will be served in the same room. We take all the planning pressure out of your event. Not only do we have a dedicated team of sales people ready to handle all your needs but we can now offer a selection of juices and water at all refreshment breaks for an extra £2* per guest. Call now to talk to one of the team or to find out more about this beautiful house. RSA House
Glamour Magazine – RSA House London Venue voted 'Best Boss'
The Glamour magazine "UK BEST BOSSES" article positions us in fine company and has placed this 'best kept secret' exclusive London venue firming into the lime light. "No longer a men's club (Karl Marx and Charles Dickens used to be members), today, the management team that dreams up free public events is three-quarters female. It's a good thing too: as a listed building and popular wedding venue, the stunning London HQ is too gorgeous to be wasted on boys" Well we do welcome boys the House but we are delighted that the people at Glamour classes the RSA among organisations like Harrods, Levi and the BBC. This is a great opportunity to tell you a little more about what goes on under the RSA House roof.
Getting married at the RSA won't cost the earth
For those of you hoping to tread lightly down the aisle, we are offering a special Footprint Wedding Package to help you plan a more environmentally friendly wedding and reduce the carbon footprint of your special day. We know that our couples would like to have a 'greener' wedding but don't know where to start. Most fear that it will be just too much work or cost the earth! According to Climate Care, the average wedding emits around 14.5 tonnes of CO2, a staggering amount compared with the average of 12 tonnes emitted by the average person during an entire year. This fantastic package has everything you need, from recycling to fair-trade wines and sustainably sourced ingredients, the RSA takes its ethical responsibilities very seriously.
Yalumba Wine DinnerYalumba was founded in 1849 by Samuel Smith, British migrant and English brewer, who had brought his family to Angaston seeking a new life. After purchasing a 30-acre parcel of land just beyond the southern-eastern boundary of Angaston, Smith and his son began planting the first vines by moonlight. Samuel named his patch "Yalumba" - aboriginal for "all the land around". Here at The Cinnamon Club, we are proud to present our Yalumba Wine Dinner 2009 hosted by Jane Ferari on Friday 17th July. Enjoy 5 of Head Chef Hari Nagaraj's signature courses with matching wines from the Yalumba family for £75 per person with champagne and canapes on arrival. For more information or to book your ticket, please call our events team on 020 7654 9393 or email us at events@cinnamonclub.com.
Feel the Heat @ Cinnamon KitchenDo you fancy yourself as a real foodie and want to learn more about Indian cookery? At our sister restaurant Cinnamon Kitchen in Liverpool Street we have a summer program of cookery masterclasses to teach you all our trade secrets. Come and enjoy a morning of cooking with our Executive Chef Vivek Singh and Head Chef's Abdul Yaseen and Hari Nagaraj before we serve you your own creations over a glass of wine. Classes start from Saturday 4th July with Modern Indian 3 Course Meal with Vivek Singh. For more information or to book your place in a class, email us at events@cinnamon-kitchen.com or call our team on 020 7626 5000.
New Lassi and Cordial Cocktails for SpringThe spring and summer seasons bring wonderful ingredients to our kitchens here at The Cinnamon Club but you can enjoy these too in both of our very different bars. Starting in June, there is a brand new collection of lassi cocktails and cordial coolers available. Traditionally from Northern India, the lassi is a blended mix of yoghurt, ice and different flavourings. Why not come and try our new Saffron Passion Lassi with saffron gin and passion fruit or a refreshing Spiced berry cordial with fresh berries, basil and ginger, guaranteed to put a spring in your step! For more information, email us at info@cinnamonclub.com. Please note there is also a wide range of non-alcoholic lassi's and cordials on offer and all our drinks are available in the bars as well as the restaurant.
Concerts at the Banqueting HouseUnless otherwise stated, concerts are at 13.00, with light buffet lunch at 12.15
Tickets for all lunchtime concerts are £17.50 each until end July 2009. From September 2009, tickets for lunchtime concerts will be £19. Other prices as stated. Tickets available from the Banqueting House or by telephoning 020 3166 6153.
'A Night to Remember With TWC'The date of our next TWC Party and Networking Event has been fixed. It will take place at the Royal Courts of Justice on 22nd September 2009. Join us for a night of entertainment and networking on the eve of the Venues & Events Show. The evening kicks off at 7pm 'till 9pm. Meet and talk to 40 of TWC's top Westminster venues and associates. Put the time and date in your calender NOW!
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On Sunday 21st June, a team from Church House Conference Centre took part in a charity walk in Battersea Park.
Enjoy our critically-acclaimed restaurant City Café, which offers a mix of modern European and British cuisine;
including a specialty barbecue situated in Art Street, our specially commissioned al fresco terrace - the perfect location for enjoying the warmer months. 
30 representatives of The Westminster Collection recently took up Associate Member London Duck Tours invitation to join them on one of their famous part amphibian tours of London. 
Going by its motto, making life easy for you, The Royal Horticultural Halls (RHH) has negotiated the lowest parking rates in Westminster, so visitors and clients can now park their cars for just £12 per day (24 hours) – that's an incredible 50 pence an hour!
Michael Sharp, Managing Director of Central Hall Westminster reports:
Royal Society of Arts has recently been rated as one of the top places to work in the June 09 issue of Glamour Magazine.
The RSA, one of the foremost 'think and do' tanks in the country is leading the way in social progress through ideas, innovation and change.