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The Association of British Neurologists.

                 

 

Affinity Events was in Bournemouth for the Association of British Neurologists annual meeting this month. The team provided a full event management package including production management, delegate registration, venue management, health and safety management and much more.

Affinity also organised an exhibition of 25 Pharmaceutical companies and a wide range of charities, as well as the event’s gala dinner.

We look forward to working with the ABN on their meetings in 2011 and 2012.

“Thank you for so many contributions to the success of the recent meeting of the Association of British Neurologists in Bournemouth. The conference was a great success in all respects“

Alastair Compston
President
Association of British Neurologists

Posted in Academic & Conferences & Delegate Services & Exhibitions & Meetings & Seminars & Receptions & Dinners & Technical Production & Testimonials

Girls Brigade awards

Affinity provided technical support at a Girls Brigade awards ceremony in November.

Girls attended the event with their parents and group leaders. Affinity staff and crew decorated the venue the night before and looked after lighting, audio and AV on the day.

“Affinity did an amazing job and transformed the room! We knew we were in safe hands – they ensured everything ran smoothly so we could concentrate on chatting to the young people the event was for.”

Nikki Griffin, Girls Brigade England & Wales Event Co-ordinator

Posted in Charity & Events by Client & Not For Profit & Technical Production & Types of Event & Youth Events

Home Improvement Agencies annual conference 2009

Foundations, the national body for Home Improvement Agencies, used Affinity Events to meet set, sound, lighting and audio-visual requirements for its annual meeting in Stratford-upon-Avon last week.

Around 250 delegates and speakers met at the Holiday Inn for the 1.5 day conference, titled Transforming Services, Transforming Lives. The Affinity team looked after their main venue and four breakout rooms.

“Thank you for making my job so much easier this year. I could relax knowing that it was all going smoothly. You were able to respond to last minute requests and pleas with good humour - quite a few colleagues commented on how professional you were.”

Foundations Communications Executive, Lynne Bonnett

Posted in Conferences & Events by Client & Meetings & Seminars & Not For Profit & Technical Production & Testimonials & Types of Event

Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage 2009

Affinity Events again supported a successful youth pilgrimage in Walsingham in August this year.

Sunny weather helped as staff and crew built the outdoor venues and infrastructure for a week-long camping event.

Affinity also provided all the technical equipment and set in the main Big Top venue, which was used for worship and entertainment by the 800 young people who attended and their leaders.

Affinity also supported the attendees as they took part in a silent, candlelit procession through Walsingham to the village shrine one evening, ensuring everyone was kept safe.

Posted in Charity & Event Campsites & Events by Client & Festivals & Not For Profit & Technical Production & Types of Event & Youth Events

Amsterdam 400

Baptists from around the world were supported by Affinity’s technical team as when they gathered in Amsterdam this year.

The European Baptist Federation (EBF) employed Affinity to work in its main meeting space at the RAI centre, where delegates celebrated 400 years of Baptist life in Europe.

“We found Affinity professional, easy to work with and they provided excellent technical support for our event. We would certainly recommend them for similar events.”

EBF General Secretary Tony Peck

Posted in Charity & Conferences & Events by Client & Meetings & Seminars & Not For Profit & Technical Production & Testimonials & Types of Event

Moorlands College events management course

Students at Moorlands College in Christchurch got involved in event management when Affinity trainers ran a course there this month.

Based on a “live event” scenario, the two-day course guided a group of 23 students through: choosing an event venue; putting together an event team; planning; coping with change; budgeting; marketing; health and safety; licensing and more.

Alistair McKitterick, Lecturer in Biblical and Theological Studies at the college, said: “Many thanks for a most enjoyable and rewarding experience.

“Student feedback has confirmed the value of this kind of training for their future. Affinity’s trainers were warm and engaging, full of wisdom and helpful anecdotes. Their technique added a level of excitement.”

Affinity trainers are pictured above with the ‘winning’ event management team from Moorlands. Do contact us if you’d like to find out more about Affinity’s training programmes.

Posted in Academic & Company News & Events by Client & Not For Profit & Testimonials & Training

Baptist Assembly 2009

An Affinity team was in Bournemouth this month as Baptists from around the UK gathered there for the denomination’s annual assembly.

Affinity Events worked with the Baptist Missionary Society and the Baptist Union of Great Britain to deliver the four-day event. A key part of the production team, we provided technical infrastructure, crew and expertise in the main worship space. Affinity also looked after the provision of technical equipment and crew in alternative worship venue - Prism - and organised the components of an exhibition area that greeted thousands of delegates as they entered the event space.

Posted in Charity & Conferences & Events by Client & Exhibitions & Not For Profit & Technical Production & Types of Event

Baptist events in 2009

Staff at Affinity Events Ltd are delighted to be working with the Baptist community again this year.

In July, we will travel to Amsterdam to support the European Baptist Federation’s “Amsterdam 400” celebration at the RAI Centre. We have also been appointed by the Baptist Union of Great Britain and BMS World Mission to work with them at the annual Baptist Assembly at the Bournemouth International Centre in May.

In this important 400th anniversary year, Affinity is pleased to continue its relationship with the Baptist denomination after managing the Baptist World Alliance Centenary Congress at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena.

Posted in Charity & Conferences & General News & Technical Production

Coaching Psychology conference

Affinity travelled to London’s Regent Street in December to support a flagship European conference.

The Special Group in Coaching Psychology (SGCP) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) appointed Affinity as event manager for the 1st European Coaching Psychology Conference.

The two-day conference hosted nearly 300 delegates. Many were UK-based and there was strong representation from Denmark, Germany, Sweden and even Australia. In total, 20 nations were represented.

A very busy programme included six keynote speakers, a host of workshops and masterclasses, panel discussions and meetings. Affinity handled all delegate registration and management, both in advance and live. Its staff worked with the venue, the University of Westminster, to ensure delivery of all catering and technical aspects. A lively exhibition area was managed by Affinity, as was the design and production of delegate badges and tote bags.

Delegates enjoyed being near the capital’s Christmas lights during the conference – though for Affinity staff there was little chance for last-minute seasonal shopping!

“We found Affinity Events to be a friendly, accessible, helpful resource. Their support on the ground at our conference was excellent: they demonstrated real commitment to ensuring the event ran smoothly.”

Vicky Ellam-Dyson, Chair, BPS SGCP

Posted in Academic & Conferences & Delegate Services & Events by Client & Exhibitions & Not For Profit & Testimonials

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Affinity Events now has its own Facebook page. It would be great to see you there!

To become a fan, you will first need to join Facebook. Then find the Affinity Events Ltd page and join the gang!

If you want to start any discussions about events management, or work you have done with Affinity, or want to make useful suggestions about how we can use our Facebook page, why not leave us a comment?

See you soon!

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