Welcome to the Spring 2009 edition of Inspire

May 2009

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Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the first online edition of Inspire. Why have we decided to go electronic? Well the answer is two fold; firstly it is considerably more environmentally friendly. So, in line with our CSR policy, our newsletter joins our expanding collection of 'green' products. Read more

Robin Parker General Manager

G20 Summit takes over Church House

G20 Summit takes over Church House

For two days in April, Church House became the venue for the preparation meetings prior to the G20 summit held at ExCeL London Thursday 2nd April 2009. Delegates from all the represented countries as well as the associated bodies such as the IMF spent the two days prior to the main summit with us at Church House. Read more

Business is certainly not 'Going Down the Pan' at Church House By Robin Parker

Business is certainly not 'Going Down the Pan' at Church House

By Robin Parker

When the phone rings at the beginning of April and it's a film crew wanting to do some location filming work at Church House Conference Centre in Westminster, my first reaction is; "Yes of course ... where would you like to film?" Read more

Channel 4 News takes over the Bishop Partridge Hall

Channel 4 News takes over the Bishop Partridge Hall

By Robin Parker

On Thursday 14 May Channel 4 News took over the Bishop Partridge Hall for part of their prime time evening news programme. Church House's Westminster location was the perfect choice for Channel 4 as a high profile panel of MP's and public discussed the thorny issue of MP's expenses live on air.
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Introducing our new Day Delegate Rate

Introducing our new Day Delegate Rate

Having reviewed the types of events hosted at Church House over the last year or so, it was clear that we would benefit from a rate specifically designed for the organiser. In the current economic climate there is also a need to be more versatile in the way we package our venue. Read more

Benchmarking ourselves against our competition

Benchmarking ourselves against our competition

As an independent conference centre it is always difficult to judge ourselves against our competitors, so to enable us to get genuine client feedback that is measured against other similar venues we have joined BDRC Venue Verdict. Read more

Recipe of the month

Recipe of the month

In each issue of Inspire we bring you one of our Head Chef's, Norman Webb, favourite seasonal recipes for you to try making yourself.

This month Norman's choice is pears poached in cider!
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Win £100 of theatre tokens

Win £100 of theatre tokens!

CLICK HERE and answer the simple question below to enter our competition to win £100 worth of theatre tokens!

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