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7 Christmas Parties Bowled over Emirates Old Trafford shares how it put a sparkle into Bollington Wood Group’s Christmas bash Client: Bollington Wilson Group Date: 30 November 2018 verview In November 2018, Bollington Wilson Group held its annual communications day and private Christmas party at the award-winning venue, The Point, for the first time. Brief Bollington Wilson Group needed a venue that provided great space in an ideal location, which boasted excellent public transport links and free on-site parking, due to the number of delegates in attendance. It was important for the company that the events team would be able Delegates: 390 day, 295 evening to turn the space around from a theatre style corporate conference to a party atmosphere in a short time frame. As the event was a combined conference and private party, there was also a need to have the option of an on-site hotel, where guests could freshen up in-between the day and enjoy pre-event drinks, without having to step outside. The Point offered the versatile space that Bollington Wilson Group was after, which was ideal for the annual daytime conference, while providing a large space where guests could soak up the evening www.conference-news.co.uk Venue: The Point, Emirates Old Trafford entertainment. The Mezzanine Bar within The Point offered the perfect setting for guests to enjoy welcome drinks before the evening celebrations. Testimonial “Emirates Old Trafford is a fabulous venue to hold an event. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for exceptional facilities, a great atmosphere, excellent food and service combined. We all had a brilliant evening and have booked again for this year!” Elaine Daley, executive assistant