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ISES Networking and 'Cook-Off' at De Vere Venues Holborn Bars in association with Harden's

Date: From 17 Mar 2009
Time: From 6.30pm to 10.00pm


A BIG thank you goes to everyone who attended our March networking and showcasing event at the magnificent Holborn Bars by De Vere Venues.  We were thrilled to be able to work in association with our media partners Hardens on this event to combine two fabulous guestlists and open the networking arena to a rich list of hand-picked corporate buyers to our members.

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Guests were greeted by the ever efficient Outstand, who produced the badges for registration, and a delicious glass of wine by Revelstoke served by the bowler hat wearing staff from Admiral Group!  Formerly a bank and dating back to the early 1900s, the bowler hats were not the only hint at the venue's historical charm since new members H2oh! Entertainment provided us with the stunning still living statue, as pictured below, providing a show-stopping focal point in the entrance-way as guests arrived.

After a presentation by ISES president Will Broome, our host Alison Ayling from De Vere Venues, and our sponsor Richard Harden, we had a dynamic interactive treat from James Osbourne of Innergy.  Our large 200 strong audience were taken out of their comfort zone and encouraged to connect with the stranger next to them in a hugely fun excercise that focussed on recognising personality types.

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For the final part of the evening there were guided tours of the venue followed by bowl food and further drinks in the restaurant.  Two guests, Petra Bones from Somerset House and Scott Blumsom from Vinopolos, were put through their paces by the venue's head chef when they were thrown fantastically fun 'cook-off' concept in Steam, Bake and Thrill!  Well done Petra for being our crowning champion!

 

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To view more pictures from this month's photography sponsors Picture-U please click here!


Here's what you thought of the event:

'Following the event organised by yourselves at Holborn Bars, I would not wish the occasion pass without again expressing my gratitude to you for the valued occasion and refreshments which continues to be appreciated.'
Gordon Owen, Messrs G Owen & Co

'Just a quick note to say thanks for last night.  Very useful & great canapés too!'
Catherine Blackmore, CIMA

'A big thank-you for last night.  I had a great time - met some interesting people, enjoyed the content and definitely found it useful.'
Madeleine Johnson, Exposure Communications

'Thank you for last night, it was great night all round, fab venue, I've walked passed it loads and never realised what was in there!  I managed to make quite a few contacts and put a face to a name so that was good'
Nova Donohoe, Roundhouse

'Secondly I would just like to thank you for arranging such an informative and educational ISES evening. Its great to see ISES now moving in the right direction and breaking from the conventional "sticking people in a room and filling them with wine" networking evenings. Being a member for the past three years I am really feeling the benefits.'
Ryan Stanier, Single Market Events
 




How to get there
The nearest tube by far is Chancery Lane.
For directions please click here.


With special thanks to...

Hawthorns
Sound and AV
Innergy
Educational Speaker
De Vere Venues
Venue and Catering
Outstand
Badges and registration
Admiral Group
Waiting Staff
Studio Boardman
Costumes
Piture-U
Photography
H2oh!  Entertainment
Still-living statue
Revelstoke
Wine
MCM Productions
Graphic design for invitation and presentation



Holborn Bars
138-142 Holborn
London
EC1N 2NQ
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