The Datebook Winter & Spring 2016 | Page 7

The Westminster Collection T he festive season came early at (10-11) Carlton House Terrace for The Westminster Collection’s Autumn venue showcase. Event professionals from across London joined 35 of Westminster’s most unique and prestigious venues, including House of Commons and BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, to discover the marketing consortium’s portfolio of spaces for hire and to network, surrounded by the magic of the festive season. Guests were greeted by a traditional winter scene complete with glistening snow, vintage sleigh and a life-size reindeer, designed by Event Theming and Prop Hire. A themed Christmas breakfast featured mulled ice tea, Christmas pudding and white chocolate lolly pops, provided by caterer Searcys, while gingerbread cookie decorating, a photo booth with cheerful props and the chance to win some amazing prizes, kept guests entertained. Clare Arouche, Board Director for The Westminster Collection and head of business development at the host venue (10-11) Carlton House Terrace, said, “The Westminster Collection’s showcase is the perfect opportunity for event professionals to get together in a friendly and relaxed environment and enjoy face-toface conversations with a very exciting mix of top central London venues. It’s such a time saver as you can waste hours searching for venues A great opportunity for event professionals to get together. online. At this showcase you get straight down to business, discovering rates, taking recommendations on ideal rooms for particular event types and making lasting name connections for future event enquiries.” The Westminster Collection’s annual venue showcase is a one-stop-shop for event organisers as well as being a most enjoyable event! www.venues-london.co.uk And They’re Off! Choirs Come Together at Kempton for Fundraising Concert R epresentatives from over 40 different choirs, plus lots of individuals who enjoy a good sing, joined the massed band of the Honourable Artillery Company at Kempton Park Racecourse last Autumn and made a great noise to raise funds for the hospice movement! Benefitting from the event were five hospices in the southeast, including Shooting Star Chase; the Princess Alice, Countess Mountbatten Hospice; Naom B