Huxley Events

17/12/2024

We can't believe it's nearly two weeks since Huxley Events organised the incredible EEEGR (East of England Energy Group) End of Year Celebrations & Awards!

A night celebrating amazing people and organisations ✨

This was the third year of planning and delivering this event alongside the wonderful EEEGR team! As always a huge thank you to everyone involved, all suppliers and other organisations who made the night such a success, including our 3-strong Huxley Event Management team on the night ensuring everything ran smoothly!

19/11/2024

About last night 🤯 We completely transformed The Assembly House into an Enchanted Forest for our clients End of Year Celebration. From the unbelievably stunning theming to the fun activities! There was terrarium making, a 360 photo booth, LED stilt walker greeting guests, an amazing DJ and even a mind reading stage show! 🌿

With just 3 weeks to pull the event together, its safe to say we had some Huxley Events happy clients! ✨

"Huxley was amazing from start to finish. We held our end-of-year party with the team's assistance and couldn't have asked for more. Lizzy, who managed the pre-event, was professional, super responsive and went the extra mile to help us create an unforgettable enchanted forest ball for our team in Norwich. Luutsche's on-the-day management was also outstanding, super fun and kept everything running smoothly. The design of theming, the suppliers and vendors and the communication were just what we were after. Highly recommend!'

A huge thank you as always to our event partners, venues and vendors who help us to create these amazing events for our clients 💕✨

28/10/2024

Happy Birthday to the Queen of Huxley Events, Kate Gaskin! 🎂

You will usually find Kate organising events, working behind the scene's as well as presenting our crime events (did you know Kate is Ex-Police?)

Having been involved in planning large public order events such as football matches, Notting Hill Carnival and protest marches latterly in the police, her planning skill were easily transferable to the events world!

A huge Happy Birthday 🎉

04/09/2024

Yesterday we helped a company celebrate their 100 year celebration, and I think they might have had a great time? We absolutely LOVED creating this event with our client who was just the dream to work with.

"Yesterday was so much fun! Our staff are still talking about yesterday now, and the MD and I have received many emails thanking us for the event and letting us know how much fun they had.

I want to give a big big thank you to everyone at Huxley and to Victoria and Michael. It’s thanks to you all that we were able to mark this milestone successfully, and everything was so well coordinated I was able to enjoy the event too. Food was amazing, mocktails were great. I was surprised at how much everyone loved the VR (including myself).

I’ve just looked through the photos, and wow! Great pictures to remember the day.

I honestly cannot thank you all enough!"

Huxley Events created their perfect event:

⭐Festival flags and bunting
⭐Marquee, furniture, festoon lighting and staging
⭐Virtual reality arcade games station
⭐VW Ice Cream Cart
⭐Food trucks including woodfired pizzas and gourmet burger and fries
⭐An amazing DJ for the event
⭐Photobooth with tropical background and bespoke props
⭐Full bar team with a selection of drinks and mocktails
⭐Inflatable activities
⭐Garden games such as Croquet, Boulle and giant jenga
⭐Printed food tokens and stage backdrop
⭐Little extras such as small vases and flowers
⭐Cleaning staff
⭐Full event management and organisation of every aspect of the event
⭐Our brilliant Event Managers on the day Victoria & Michael

A huge thank you to all of our amazing event partners, who without their brilliance and expertise, these events wouldn't be possible.

(we even had the team on site who do the flags for Glasto.. that's pretty cool!)

09/07/2024

We love having busy event weeks at Huxley Events! This week we have two exciting (and very different) events on this week. Tomorrow Steve and the team are heading to London for an immersive Crime Scene Investigation team building experience for 60 guests, a morning experience where guests will work together to forensically solve a crime (based on a real case Steve worked on!). In the evening, Steve is back with guests to talk Psychopaths, where guests will get the opportunity to look at their own psychopathy (and why it's not always a bad thing).

The end of the week then see's a mega fun company summer party for one of our longest standing clients. A fully themed Greatest Show style experience for 150 guests, hosted at their offices! From hog roast to Virtual Reality arcades, Ice-Cream to theming (and so much more). We absolutely love the custom cookies we had made from a small business for this event too.

We just love the variety of events we get to work on! ⭐

25/06/2024

We were blessed with stunning weather for an evening of Axe throwing, Archery and Garden Games at the beautiful Caistor Hall Hotel Norwich for a client event last week.

How gorgeous are the lawns and backdrop for this activity? 🌸 The axes especially proved to be hugely popular!

A huge thanks to Nick and Sian for having us as part of the event.

14/06/2024

🍻 If Carlsberg did events...

Yesterday afternoon, several of our team had the pleasure of attending the Loveday & Partners Summer Festival, and what a fantastic afternoon it was!

The event showcased some of Norfolk’s finest independents, offering plenty of food and drink vendors, local charities, and even a flight simulator with SaxonAir Private Air Travel! ✈️

Huge thanks to Simon, Jack, and the entire Loveday & Partners team for hosting such an excellent event. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

Shout-out to Huxley Events for their flawless ex*****on in bringing this event to life!

04/06/2024

Imagine turning up to a stunning English countryside hotel, to find the ultimate, immersive experience awaits you and your team... no better way to spend a sunny afternoon before celebrating with a drink and exploring the grounds.

03/06/2024

May was a fantastic month for us, lots of work leading up to a big event we had, but also lots of planning for summer parties, several educational events and event speaking gigs!

We're certainly coming into the summer season now! ✨

08/05/2024

Our top tips for this summer, for planning your any type of outdoor event. We're in full swing with planning some large scale summer events for this year ☀️

19/03/2024

28/02/2024

It's day! Steve Gaskin is speaking at 12.30 today on the Psychology of Selling! He'll be bringing in Carl Yungs colours and how you can use these when communicating with your clients! ⭐ Such a brilliant event to be part of!

26/02/2024

This week we've kicked off with several venue finds for clients upcoming events🏨

We spend hundreds of hours every year researching, recommending, quoting and keeping up to date with the top venues for our clients corporate events (from conference locations, small meetings, summer and christmas parties, away days and team building events).

We've put together our 5 top tips on finding the best venue for your corporate event:

⭐What are your actual needs: Consider the size of your event, location preferences (look at where people will be traveling from), ensure you know your budget, and any specific requirements you may have such as AV equipment, catering options, accessibility and transportation links.

⭐Look at your options: Don't settle for the first venue you come across. Research multiple venues to compare facilities, services, and pricing to find the best fit for your event.

⭐Check it out: It's hard to tell much about a venue just by looking at photos (although we in the Huxley office do love 3D venue tours). Schedule site visits to potential venues to get a feel for the space, layout, and ambiance! This will help you envision how your event will flow and gets your to experience it before your guests do.

⭐Check reviews: Look for reviews from previous clients or ask for references from the venue to get a sense of their reputation and the quality of service they provide.

⭐ Negotiate and book: Once you've found the perfect venue, negotiate the terms of the contract, including pricing, services, and any additional requirements. Make sure to get everything in writing and confirm all details to avoid any last-minute surprises! (Think about things like AV, table linen, if you'll need extra space for performers or speakers green rooms etc).

Don't have hours to spend researching? Let us help!

(P.s a venue on our location bucket list for this year, that we visited at the end of last year Mythe Barn Corporate Events. If you're looking for an amazing venue near Birmingham, check this place out).

26/02/2024

We had a brilliant morning last week with East of England Energy Group - EEEGR & ASCO Group at Orbis Energy for their member breakfast. Great to hear all the updates and network.

15/02/2024

Have you seen the incredible NARS - Norfolk Accident Rescue Service ball tickets are now LIVE! Saturday 12th October 2024!

Corporate tables available as well as individual tickets - this is an event you do NOT want to miss. It's going to be an incredible evening for an unbelievable charity!

We are super proud to announce our NARS Charity Ball on Saturday 12th October! Join us to celebrate the work we do as NARS - Norfolk Accident Rescue Service!

This will be one to remember with the night compared by ITV’s David Whiteley and music from The Joe Ringer Band - The JRB plus comedy from The Ben Langley Show and tickets are now available!! We also have corporate packages available too.

All information here - https://www.nars.org.uk/charity-ball-2024/ and individual tickets available!

Please support us and enjoy a memorable night celebrating Norfolk’s Emergency Medical Charity!

14/02/2024

💖 Did you know that on average, we spend around *90,000 hours of our lives at work? Yes, you heard that right! That's approximately one-third of our lives, forging professional relationships and working towards common goals. 🕒 (*according to Annie Dillard)

But we are not just working robots! We are human beings who thrive on companionship, support, and collaboration. Research shows that having strong relationships with our colleagues not only boosts our productivity but also brings immense satisfaction to our professional lives.

In fact, a study conducted in the UK (source: Office for National Statistics) revealed that individuals who reported having a "good working relationship" with their colleagues had a 50% increase in job satisfaction. 📈 That's quite a significant number!

So, as we celebrate love in all its forms today, let's take a moment to cherish the relationships we've built with our coworkers. Whether it's through team building activities, celebrating milestones together, or simply showing appreciation for a job well done, these are the moments that transform mere coworkers into a supportive and passionate team. 🏆🙌

And speaking of team building events, why not take the opportunity this Valentine's Day to plan something special for your colleagues? Perhaps a virtual crime scene investigation event where you can solve a murder together, or get organised with your company summer party to bring everyone together?

Remember, as we spend a significant portion of our lives at work, let's make those hours count by fostering strong relationships, building camaraderie, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

12/02/2024

Well last week was a busy one for the Huxley Events team...

One of our Senior Event Managers headed down to the beautiful De Vere Beaumont Estate to event manage a clients conference, as well as arranging and providing the evening entertainment.

Heading up North, we hosted "The Killing CSI Experience" for a tech company in Nottingham. An intimate group for this event, with 16 guests in 2 teams working together to forensically solve the murder!

Our sister company, The Crime Lab were also super busy! 2 evening CSI Experiences in Norfolk for Young Careers, as well as 2 almost completely sold out "Dining with a Detective" events at The Anglers in Teddington!

We also attended the Norfolk Showground & Events Centre Launch with some of our clients who are hosting events there this year. It's such a versatile space and perfect for larger events!

☀️ With the sun now trying to come out.. we've had a flurry of people looking further into spring and summer for their events as well.

Get in touch if you have any corporate events you're looking for support with!