Huxley Events

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!

01/02/2024

We're so lucky we get to work with such amazing clients! We've now run over 7 events for Diane and her team! From large scale Christmas and Summer Parties to Awards Ceremonies, and the adhoc bit of other events help🎉

Always such a pleasure and we love receiving feedback like this 😍⭐

30/01/2024

It may only be 10 degrees today, but we're planning ahead and working on a whole host of client summer events and parties! Dreaming of the longer days and (hopefully 🤞) sunnier weather.

On the flip side, we've just booked one of our largest clients Christmas Party venues.. you can't be leaving Christmas venues to the last minute if you're wanting key dates and top locations.

Did you know we can help you to find the perfect venue for your event, help with the catering, activities, entertainment and of course, the full organisation and management.

Have you started planning for summer yet? ☀️

29/01/2024

Last week we headed to One Great George Street with Prestige Events Magazine for the UK Venues & Events. Great to meet some amazing venues and locations for our clients future events (and to reconnect with venues that we know).

It's so important for us to keep up to date with venues, to be able to offer our clients the best options and solutions for their events.

29/01/2024

We're delighted to have two of the Huxley Events team as finalists for Conference News Agency Awards 2024!

Lizzy Dring is a finalist for the Rising Star Award alongside Victoria Kerslake who is a finalist for Event Producer of the Year!

There are so many amazing events people and agencies, and we're very pleased to be amongst them! 🤞

2024 is already turning out to be a big year for Huxley Events ⭐

24/01/2024

We're extremely excited for our very own who is a finalist for this year's Agency Awards for Event Producer of the Year.

A huge testament to her continued commitment and passion towards our clients and their events.

She features alongside some other incredible events people and agencies, we can't wait for the event!

17/01/2024

We've already worked in some pretty cool venues so far this year at Huxley!

Last night we worked alongside one of our regular corporate clients at St George's Park (the home to all 23 England teams), providing an epic Event and Award Host for their Kick Off Recognition Awards 2024.

St George's Park, a world class sporting location and with amazing event spaces.

*Image from The FA - I can't take photos as amazing as this!

17/01/2024

This week over on the Huxley blog we've been exploring Company kick-off events and unearthing how they can fuel a company’s success right from the start of the year.

With the right set of creative kick-off event ideas and the assistance of a reliable event management company, you can transform a simple gathering into a catalyst for success, setting the tone for a thriving organisational culture. So what are the remarkable benefits of hosting these corporate kick-off events and why they are worth investing in?

https://huxleyevents.com/company-kick-off-events/

11/01/2024

Want to unlock the secret to a successful year? 🚀 Check out our latest blog post on the Huxley Events website: "The Power of Company Kick-Off Events: Setting the Tone for a Successful Year." 🎉✨

Explore how kick-off events can positively influence company culture,
boost employee morale, and align teams with organisational goals right from the start of the year. Curious about the benefits of hosting these corporate kick-off events? Wondering why they're worth investing in?

We've already have clients confirmed for January / February for their Kick-Off Events with some limited availability left!

Dive into the buzz around kick-off events and uncover the magic they bring to your team. Let's create an unforgettable year together!

👉 www.huxleyevents.com/company-kick-off-events

06/12/2023

Absolutely LOVED receiving some of the photos from the corporate Hollywood Party we hosted for one of our favourite clients on Friday! They went all out for this years epic celebration! Planned to a tee with their lovely organiser, nearly 10 months in the planning..

So what did Huxley Events organise for this one?

🎬Full venue finding and liaising service, choosing Park Wood Golf Club
🎬 Venue dressing and props - from the red carpet, giant signage, golden table centres right down to the chair covers
🎬Transportation for guests to and from the venue via coaches
🎬 Paparazzi photographers snapping guests on entry to give the VIP Experience
🎬Greeted by our stunning Marilyn Monroe Look-A-Like
🎬Welcome drinks from our floating champagne lady
🎬Guests we're entertained by our very own Frank Sinatra tribute complete with dancers

🎬Following the delicious 3 course it was onto the activities..
🏁 2 Player virtual reality racing car experience Fast & Furious style
📽️ 360 Videobooth
⚡ Hollywood buzzwire game
⚽ Hollywood knockdown game
🎬DJ for guests to dance into the night

🎬Event photography
🎬Full event management and logistics

"Everyone said they had such an incredible night and cannot wait for next year. " ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As always a HUGE shout out to our amazing operations and events team, our suppliers and the venue - we really are all one team pulling together to give our clients the best possible experience.

30/11/2023

As many people are heading into the Christmas season, we're working with our clients into 2024 and beyond. We generally find most of our clients follow similar themes and are hoping to achieve similar things (although of course, we do get fun, completely not anticipated curveball) Lots of team building and team engagements event for January & February!

💡 We've highlighted just 4 of our clients and their events they've organised for January - February 2024 so far, to help give you a little inspiration

⭐Energising and engaging employees for the year ahead. Comprising of a full day of presentations, company strategy update and workshops , followed by an evening party with Huxley Events Crime & Dine CSI Experience.

⭐Rewarding employees for a strong 2023 with a full day of fun activities (from cooking to virtual reality) followed by an evening black tie party, with overnight stay.

⭐Bonding with other internal teams to start the year right! An afternoon for the whole company, cross-department teams for a GPS Treasure Hunt to improve communication and team cohesion.

⭐Creating a positive working environment with a social evening event to welcome new team members and a new manager to the company! A 1 hour team experience in the offices “Cracked It” A prison themed escape room.

This week already we're enquiring with venues for summer parties, for those super organised clients wanting to secure the best options too... make sure you get exactly what you want by getting in there early!

13/11/2023

Final event plans just sent off to a client ahead of their December "Hollywood" themed Christmas Party for 150+ guests, what a line up we have for this one! 🖤🤍

🎬 Full event theming, from stunning table centres, director chairs, red carpets to giant props and uplighters
📷 Event paparazzi snapping guests on arrival and through-out the event
🎞️ The UK's BEST Marilyn Monroe greeting guests and mingling
📽️A champagne skirt for a unique twist on welcome drinks
🎥 A stunning 3 course sit down accompanied by "One Man & His Music" Frank Sinatra tribute act with dancers
🎙️ Evening activities of VR Racing on the Hollywood track with the original Fast & Furious cars, a 360 photobooth, Hollywood themed side stalls and a full DJ set up
🌴 All of this complimented by our full sourcing and event management service, team on the day and coach travel

We love working on themed events, so get in touch with the Huxley Events team if you're looking to host something spectacular!

02/11/2023

27/10/2023

We're loving everyone booking different experiences for their end of year parties and events! Another confirmed event for a Norwich based health care company, combining a festive lunch with a fun and immersive crime team activity "The Killing CSI Experience".

Who knew it was so hard to get photos of people enjoying themselves but concentrating on catching the killer at the same time (serious crime solving faces)! 🚨📷

We love recommending activity options and ideas, from GPS treasure hunts, escape rooms, crime experiences, interactive game shows to more creative experiences, and everything in between.

17/07/2023

We had a brilliant time organising a carnival inspired fun day for our clients corporate fun day this weekend! Unprecedented British Weather and 50mph wind speeds meant the event had to be moved inside, last minute, but it didn't detract from the fun! Carnival dancers, live band, props and theming, VW Photobooth, Glitter Bar, Strike a Light, Coconut Shy and Basketball, to name just some of the activities and entertainment we organised at the wonderful ☀️💃🍔

15/03/2023

The feedback from this series of events was just wonderful - it was such a privilege to work with multiple teams from this organisation! A chance for colleagues to work together in a collaborative way outside of their usual "day-to-day", as well as having FUN together. Plus the outcome of their hard work really was a picture!

We really hope we get to work with them again soon.

"What a team! Pre planning and organising is thorough, reassuring and very efficient. The events themselves were interactive, informative and most of all FUN for our staff. Feedback was terrific too. Thanks Team Huxley!" - Lou Miller

07/02/2023

We're really looking forward to "The Big Debate" with Norfolk Chambers of Commerce this Friday!

Who will be there? Kate & Steve from the Huxley Events will be there!

They have some fantastic panel discussions taking place as well as opportunities for networking.