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'A NIGHT TO REMEMBER WITH TWC' AT THE ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE
Just under 500 event industry buyers and organisers descended on the magnificent Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand for 'A Night to Remember' on Tuesday, 22nd September. The first of its kind for The Westminster Collection, this slick networking event was designed so that buyers, planners and organisers could speak to its principal Members - over 32 venues in Westminster, and a number of different Associate Member suppliers, all in one evening. Indeed with 5 caterers providing food and 2 florists providing displays it could have become very competitive. However it was a very relaxed, sophisticated evening with each caterer providing 2 samples of their food with waiting staff introducing both the canapé and the caterer to each guest and each florist standing by their exquisite creations. 
René Dee, CEO of The Westminster Collection said, "This was our first networking event and our most challenging event to date, bringing together our 32 member venues together under the stunning vaulted ceiling of the Royal Courts of Justice. We achieved what we set out to do and have strengthened greatly the awareness of TWC and all 57 of its members to the business tourism buyer and the industry at large. It was also a superb example of how support and co-operation between our members and associates achieved an excellent result." Indeed Dee has received a number of grateful emails from attending guests who were delighted with the event - " turned up on spec and did manage to get in without any fuss and I am really pleased I did take the risk! Such a worthwhile event and I met a multitude of very useful contacts." 
The sponsors for the evening were: Westminster Kingsway College provided 13 students who very effectively managed registration and the cloakroom. Seasoned Events, the venue managers for the Royal Courts provided the venue, security and drinks whilst Sternberg Clarke entertained brilliantly with Organic Jam's violinist and trumpeter drifting through the audience playing ethereal sounds, which echoed brilliantly against the high gothic ceiling. The whole venue was expertly lit by Fisher with the sound managed by Sound By Design. Options and The Event Hire Company provided the furniture, glassware and decoration. Registration was efficiently managed by Outstand. 
The event was covered pictorially by Picture - U event photography, another newly appointed TWC Associate Member and everyone left with a free AquaPax carton of planet conscious mineral water. Instead of goody bags TWC arranged for a donation to be made to the Westminster Children's Society which works to provide accessible community nurseries and education for young children. For further information about TWC and its members, please visit www.thewestminstercollection.co.uk
ONE WIMPOLE STREET - HOME OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE JOINS THE WESTMINSTER COLLECTIONEstablished in 1907, the Royal Society of Medicine has been established at its prestigious location, One Wimpole Street, since 1912 when King George V and Queen Mary opened it in May of that year. Extensive additions to its premises and facilities have taken place since then and further refurbishments are currently taking place. The Royal Society of Medicine offers 11 well appointed and flexible rooms, including its Main Lecture Theatre for 300 delegates with state of the art audio visual facilities and air-conditioning. The Max Rayne Atrium is located next to the Theatre and can accommodate up to 200 for standing buffets or receptions, and 90 for a seated lunch/dinner. Craig Wallace, Conference and Events Manager of the Royal Society of Medicine aka One Wimpole Street said, "We have been looking at our marketing options for some time and feel that The Westminster Collection offers us an unrivalled value for money package in these economically difficult times. They have become a distinctive and successful marketing collective for Westminster that we are very much looking forward to being a part of" René Dee, CEO of The Westminster Collection said, "I am very pleased to welcome the Royal Society of Medicine into our membership. They have become our 32nd full member and have joined in time to be present at our grand networking event, 'A Night To Remember With TWC' at the Royal Courts of Justice on 22 September."
Crowne Plaza London St James | Exclusive Christmas OfferWin a one-night stay for two including breakfast and a bottle of Champagne!This Christmas, enjoy splendid dinners along with grand parties and savour delicious festive tastes in one of our superb banqueting rooms. Our experienced and professional events team will ensure that every detail is catered for whether you are planning a lavish Christmas banquet, an exciting office party, an intimate Christmas lunch or a sophisticated and memorable party for New Year's. We are offering a special discounted rate to all Australian Business members for our Christmas Package at £63.00 per person. This package includes arrival drink, three course festive menu, half bottle of wine, half bottle of mineral water, coffee and mince pies, disco, decoration and novelties. For every party booked you will be given an entry to our prize draw for a one night stay for two with champagne on arrival and breakfast included. Email aghufran@theprivaterooms.co.uk for more information. Contact | Events Team
Christmas Package 2009 at Savoy PlaceRiverside Room hire (6pm-midnight)
Extended Day Delegate Rate at The Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference CentreSummer may be on its way out, but not all good things have to come to an end just yet. The RHH are giving you something to look forward to by extending its DDR until October 30, 2009. Due to popular demand the Halls are offering unbeatable meetings packages which include tea and coffee, a classic sandwich lunch selection served with fruit juice and seasonal fruit brochettes, lighting, staging and more. Packages start from just £39 + VAT* per head. 
And if you're looking for an elegant, stylish space for gala dinners, youa'll be delighted to know that Leith's at the RHH have just launched its sumptuously warming autumn menus. The new menus will, where possible, ensure that produce is local and from a sustainable source and, for the first time, there will be a key against each item, identifying dishes that meet different dietary needs. Kevin Holmes, Senior General Manager for Leith's at the RHH says: "We ensure value and quality in all that we do and we're committed to providing the very best standards and are always available to offer advice and a flexible service." * Rate is subject to minimum numbers with technical specifications varying in each venue. Take advantage of this unbeatable offer, call us on 0845 370 4606 or visit www.horticultural-halls.co.uk .
Altitude Celebrates 2nd Birthday!2009 has been a busy year for Altitude, what with the launch of its breathtaking 360 degree expansion, and the arrival of its latest new venue offering, The River Room! Altitude 360 and The River Room together now form part of London's largest riverside venue with a view, with a combined capacity of 1,250 guests, and custom-designed electric walls enabling the spaces to be elegantly divided into separate rooms for smaller groups. 
Winter 2009 promises to be an especially exciting time, with clients queuing up to experience the first ever Christmas at Altitude 360 and The River Room! These brand new ultra modern party venues are set to provide a chic new Christmas party experience for 2009. This winter, Altitude 360 will be transformed into 'A Night In The Stars' for the ultimate sophisticated Christmas party. Fabulous floral designs, funky blue lighting, and up-lit plinths are interspersed throughout to enchanting effect. A mouth-watering seasonal menu, hand-selected by the prestigious Salt and Pepper Private Food Design, will be on offer to tempt and delight each and every guest! Call 0845 500 2929 and quote 'Birthday' for a very special 10% off Christmas parties booked in September! |