Upcoming Events Upcoming Education Events ISES News Contact Us

All Event Listings


ISES at The Gymnasium

Date: From 20 Nov 2007

ISES at The GymnasiumFor those of you who attended our November event, you will have been amongst the 150 people who enjoyed one of London's more unusual and stunning venues. ISES member David Wolankski, and owner of the-recipe, approached ISES VP Events Jacqui Partridge to propose that an introduction between ISES UK and The Gymnasium be made: a venue very close to his heart and one in particular that he thought may lend itself perfectly to the format of an ISES showcase and networking evening.

With the evening beginning downstairs in the cafe, directly in view of the newly opened St Pancras International Station, guests came in from the cold and were greeted with a glass of wine from our annual sponsors Revelstoke, delicious canopes created and served by the-recipe, and fresh scottish oysters opened and handed to them by one of two kilt wearing Oyster Boys!

The main space upstairs saw the fantastic results of a collaboration between our annual sponsors Hawthorn's and Oxygen Events for the AV and creative lighting. Ed Thurstan from Eco Events demonstrated to guests how it had been made possible to run the lighting on a waste neutral format through just two standard 13amp sockets. We were delighted to welcome Stephen Moffett from SML Markting and Events on stage at this month's presentation to hear his views and advice on the power of modern event marketing with a focus on the return of Tutunkhamun to London.

As a final ice-breaker before guests were thrown into a session of facilitated networking by president Mike Kershaw, two dancers took to the floor for a theatrical and contemporary take by Beau Production on pole dancing with a pole each on either side of the stage! Revolver Sounds then provided us with the soundtrack for the rest of the evening where guests could choose from an array of refreshing cocktails served by the Squeeze flair barmen from their sensational new circular illuminated bar; enjoy the more substantial and beautifully presented bowl food from the-recipe; or refine their taste buds at Revelstoke's wine tasting stand.

Here's what some of you thought:

'It's a shame we had to catch a train back to Leeds so early - it looked like the night was taking shape nicely.
I can say without doubt that we'd like to become members of ISES.'
Sam Welpy
Well Pleased Events

'Loved the venue and the table displays etc - looks like ises is moving forward!'
Greg Pittard
Squeeze

'Many thanks for the event last night - both James and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and found it most useful. We would definitely like to join ISES once our rebrand has all gone through ... I look forward to seeing you at another event in the future when I shall be sure not drive - feel I really missed out on the cocktails!'
Ben Fry
Russell Promotions

Thank you again to all of our sponsors who contributed to this event. To view photos please follow the below link:

www.1vis.com/ises/

username: ises
password: rsvp

The next event will be held at The Cuban in Camden on 3rd December. We look forward to seeing you all there!
 
Our Sponsors for this event:

The Gymnasium - The Gymnasium was actually the home of the German Gymnasium Society, a sporting association established in London in 1861, and is one of the most unusual and high profile events spaces in London and the UK.
the-recipe - The-recipe create mouth-watering canap?s, bowl foods, buffets and sit-down dinners for events where only the best will do.
Squeeze - Squeeze provide good looking bartenders, great looking bars, and sublime cocktails that you would expect to get in the best style bars in London and can provide everything you need for one of the best feature bars you've ever seen
Oxygen Event Services - Oxygen provides conceptual design, logistical management, technical production and health and safety advice to caterers, venues and other organisations within the event industry. For hundreds of lead agencies in the UK and internationally, Oxygen is the invisible, brandless operations team that realises the dream.
Revelstoke Wine - Revelstoke are a specialist wine merchant who have been supplying fine wines to customers in London and the UK for over ten years.
Colorset - Colorset are a focused team of people with an excellent track record in the production of large format graphics for events, exhibitions, retail and outdoor media environments.
Esprit - The Esprit group provides staff for the events industry. From Event Managers, Butlers and Hostesses to Waiters and Waitresses, we provide the complete front of house service.
Beau Production - Beau Production provide bespoke entertainment for private parties, corporate events, premieres, wedding and civil partnerships with performers of the highest quality together with professional and experienced event organizers.
1 Vis Communications - Taking photography one step beyond and into a world of instant media Sound By Design - Sound By Design is a specialist supplier of live sound design services and professional sound reinforcement equipment to all areas of the events and concert industries.
Steven Moffett- Our speaker from SML Marketing and Events - By identifying and focusing on your key brand sparks, we create controlled brand explosions that deliver your desired shockwaves for your brand and your target audience.
Well Dressed Tables - At Well Dressed Tables we offer a single solution to all your event hire needs. Our experienced, friendly and professional team work with you from first enquiry through to delivery to achieve the best possible results to satisfy your requirements.
Hawthorns - Hawthorns are one of the UK's largest suppliers of techinical equipment for theatres, conferences, weddings, concerts and events.
Temple and Shian Oysters - Fresh Scottich Oysters served by real scots in kilts!



The Gymnasium
Pancras Road
London
Testimonials