Workshop Wonders

This month has seen further investment into joiners shop in the form of machinery, tooling and an improved vacuum extraction system.

“Led by Head Of Creations, Jeff Flitcroft, our joiners shop is central to ‘Creative Spirit’, the creative department servicing our activity, theming and conference production departments,” Team Spirit MD Ian Taylor told us. “Having this facility in-house means we can truly offer a bespoke service, responding speedily and efficiently to client needs.”

Recent build jobs have included a 12ft replica Eiffel Tower, 24 mini replica Eiffel towers, a 14ft high indoor waterfall with rockpool and jungle theme, life sized jungle shacks and red ‘deal or no deal’ style boxes.

Currently our production line includes a life sized ‘replica school bike shed’, a conference set in the style of a stately home library complete with bookcases, replica fire with surround and plasma screens portraying oil paintings and a conference set in the style of a ‘tea clipper sailing ship bridge.’

If you are looking for something different at your next event call Nick on 0870 855 0606 or email nick@team-spirit.co.uk.

Samba For Smaller Groups

Following the amazing success of Team Spirit’s event Upbeat, where conference audiences are transformed into samba bands, Team Spirit have launched – The Samba Masterclass.

Aimed at groups of up to 24 people this is an ideal activity for small group team building, away days and as an executive or board level activity.

No musical activity required. Authentic Samba instruments are used imported from Brazil.

For more information or to book The Samba Masterclass call Nick on 0870 855 0606 or email nick@team-spirit.co.uk.

Engage Your Corporate Audience - Maximise Your Return

Research has proven that conference icebreakers and energisers make your conference audience more receptive to your key messages.

An audience that has just driven 200 miles, flown in from the US or just eaten a three course conference lunch is not going to be as receptive or able to remember your key objectives as an audience that you have ‘energised.’ Running an icebreaker or energiser for 10 -  30 minutes puts your delegates at ease whilst ‘engaging the brain into receive mode.’

Maximise your return at your next event by energising your audience. Call Nick on 0870 855 0606 or email nick@team-spirit.co.uk for an off the shelf solution or bespoke product.

Improving Our Service

Due to your requests and customer demand, Team Spirit have extended their services to accept payment by credit cards. Most major cards are accepted. Terms apply.

If you require further information please email jess@team-spirit.co.uk or call Jessica on 0870 855 0606.

Anyone For Ice Cream ?

Have an ice cream bar delivered right to your event!

Our exuberantly styled bars contain the highest quality dairy ice cream, specially packed into single-serving cartridges which your guests select from our freezers. They insert the cartridges into one of our unique ice cream pumps and pull down on the handle. It's as simple as that! The ice cream is delivered right into their cone or cup, ready for smothering with all kinds of delicious sprinkles and sauces.

The ice cream bars are a superb and fun addition to conference breakouts, summer BBQ’s, themed nights and gala dinners.

If you’d like a cone or cup at your next event call Dawn on 0870 855 0606 or email dawn@team-spirit.co.uk. 

Refreshed and Revived with Marriott

Marriott in the UK is spending £120 million upgrading 38 of its four and five star hotels around the UK, including the Dalmahoy in Edinburgh, Regent’s Park in London and Worsley Park near Manchester.

The London Marriott Hotel Regent’s Park will have £10 million spent on a new look for it's rooms, an upgrade of it's leisure club, lobby, restaurant and bar. The exterior of the building will also be updated.

The Marriott Worsley Park Hotel & Country club has finished a £3m investment in the hotel across guest bedrooms, dedicated conference area and most public areas. This refurbishment will impart a new look and enhance the existing conference facilities which can accommodate up to 250 delegates theatre style.

The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club will have £3.3million spent on refreshed bedrooms and restaurants as part of the programme, called Nip & Tuck.

The UK renovation programme, which will include the introduction of four new room designs – ‘country club’, ‘urban’, ‘international and ‘bespoke’- will take place in two phases and will be completed in 2008.

The Belfry Venue Update

Wake up and smell the coffee!

World renowned business, golf and spa resort The Belfry has launched its own blend of coffee for discerning drinkers. The exclusive 'Belfry Blend' will be served to privileged guests from today in four of the hotel's bars and restaurants and is set to be a real hit with golfers preparing for battle with the four-time Ryder Cup golf course - The Brabazon.

The gourmet coffee has been developed in partnership with the Wicked Coffee Company, a UK-based merchant, expert in developing new flavours for one of the nation's favourite hot drinks.

David Toulson-Burke, General Manager of The Belfry commented: "We like to give our guests a highly tailored experience when they visit us at The Belfry and we hope our own brand of coffee will help towards making their experience that little bit more special".

Belfry Blend can be purchased from the hotel to enjoy at home for just £3.35 for a 227g bag. 

Venue Focus - Carton House, Co. Kildaire, Ireland

Carton House, recent winner of Golf Resort of the year Europe 2008, is a luxury 165 bedroom hotel with 18 historical suites housed in the original building which are larger and more decadent and have views of the stunning grounds.
 
Minimalist interiors, spacious modern rooms, contemporary art and sparkling chandeliers contrast magnificently with the untouched classic exterior and original antique pieces.
 
Carton House also has 14 fully-equipped conference & event facilities which hold a maximum of 500 guests, a luxurious spa, a leisure and fitness suite and two championship golf courses to challenge even the most competent golfers...The Montgomerie & The O’Meara designed by their namesakes.
 
There are 3 restaurants on-site, The Linden Tree Restaurant, The Kitchen Bar and The Golf Clubhouse all with Carton House’s philosophy of simple food cooked tastefully.
 
Just half an hour outside Dublin, the beautifully elegant Palladian house is set in over a thousand acres of stunning parkland, and has attracted a long list of glamorous guests from Queen Victoria to Grace Kelly.  Following its fantastic makeover, Carton House is now welcoming guests to experience this enchanting world, steeped in history, but with all the comforts of a luxury hotel.

Venue Focus - Chewton Glen, New Forest, Hampshire

Chewton Glen is a five-star privately-owned luxury country house hotel situated in one of the most fascinating areas of Britain. 

On the edge of the New Forest, just minutes from the sea, the hotel is only 90 miles from London, but a world away from the pressures of The City.  Boasting an award-winning restaurant, world-class spa, luxurious accommodation and modern meeting facilities, Chewton Glen is the perfect destination for meetings, corporate hospitality and incentives.

The hotel has 58 luxurious, individually designed suites and bedrooms situated in 130 acres of immaculately maintained woodland and parkland.  Chewton Glen also has a variety of different sizes and styles of function rooms accommodating up to 140 guests – fitted with the latest technology and combining efficiency and ease of use with the elegance and unparalleled luxury which are the hotel’s trademarks.

There is ample space for a variety of teambuilding activities on the hotel’s sweeping grounds.

A real award winning venue, Chewton Glen has received the Gold Award for ‘Best UK Hotel’ in both 2007 and 2008 at the Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards.  Additionally the hotel was voted the ‘Top UK Incentive Hotel’ with the ‘Best Hotel Service Standards’ for the second consecutive year in the recent Conference & Incentive Travel Magazine Readers’ Poll.