What's New: Hospitality — June 2008

Archives for June 2008

Boodles Confirms Andy Murray

The Boodles Challenge has just confirmed British No.1 Andy Murray will be in action at the exclusive event at Stoke Park Club on 17-21 June 2008. Andy will be joined by other members of the world's tennis elite as they fine tune their grasscourt game in the last few days before Wimbledon.

Changing the Guard for Summer

Inneventive is hosting summer parties throughout June and July in the grounds of The Guards Museum, St James' Park. Up to 400 can be covered for a reception, or 150 for a dinner dance, in an elegant marquee with access to a picturesque garden.

Place Your Bets at Great Leighs

The first new British racecourse to open in over 80 years is open for business. Great Leighs (tel: 01245 362412), in Chelmsford, Essex, is one of only three floodlit racecourses in the UK and has 20 private boxes for hospitality, each with its own private terrace. Sodexo Prestige cover catering in the Hospitality Restaurant and the Brasserie, and packages start from £65.

Still Time to Book for Air Tattoo

Savour fast jets, international aerobatic display teams and some of aviation’s most iconic historic aircraft, all from the luxury of your private hospitality garden, at the Royal International Air Tattoo from 11-13 July. Bespoke packages are still available at the Gloucestershire event.

Last Minute Deals on HMS Belfast

If you fancy a free piper thrown in at your next event on the HMS Belfast, then book a summer or Christmas party there (the latter before 30 June) and your guests will be ceremonially piped on board. And for summer parties, every 20th guest goes free, while summer meetings garner a 10% DDR reduction.

Golfing Greats

Ryder Cup hospitality packages are ready and waiting to be booked at Celtic Manor Golf Resort, from 28 September to 3 October 2010; but if these are a little beyond your budget, investigate hospitality packages at July's The European Open (tel: 0800 023557), returning to England for the first time since 1994 at The London Golf Club in Kent. From July 3-6, Colin Montgomerie will defend his title and hospitality is available on all days from £293.

First Time for Hospitality at Airbourne

Tickets have gone on sale for arena-side hospitality at Airbourne (tel: 01323 415442) in sunny Eastbourne: supposedly the biggest seafront airshow in the world. The Aviator Club package offers the best seats from which to enjoy the flying displays, a hospitality tent plus Champagne welcome and three-course lunch with plenty of booze laid on.

BBQs at the Hurlingham Club

Relax in the sun at the Hurlingham Club between 25 July and 31 August with a BBQ from £73 per person, to include Pimms, drinks package, BBQ, and use of the Club's terraces overlooking the elegant lawns and the Thames. An 'irresistible dessert' is also promised...

Cowes Week Evening Sail for Charity

Tall ship specialists Red Sky Sailing has teamed up with The Ellen MacArthur Trust to host a hospitality night aboard the J.R.Tolkien on 8 August. Anchoring at Cowes, attendees can watch the Red Arrows display and famous Skandia Cowes Week fireworks while listening to a jazz quartet and enjoying unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks. Packages are £159 per person for groups of six or more.

Delve inside earlier archives for May 2008 or browse through newer archives for July 2008.