A Christmas party in January is an inspired way to start a fresh year, lift team spirits, and bring everyone together. So, don’t worry if you realise, come December, the work’s do has disappeared off the radar somewhere between budget sign off and a mince pie mountain.   January parties land big time when diaries have calmed down, prices ease, and your team is ready (or not) to come out of hibernation.   What’s more, a Christmas party in January sets the tone for the year, b

Every corporate and Association events organiser knows events in Manchester grab both the limelight and the stakeholders’ attention. But rates often rival London and Edinburgh, especially when there’s big football matches and music events happening simultaneously. But Lancashire conference venues , on the other hand…   27th November is National Lancashire Day, a time to raise a black pudding to one of the UK’s most idyllic, varied, and surprisingly underrated regions for cor

If you’re an experienced or novice corporate event planner , you’ll need no reminding of the various event challenges in 2026 on the horizon.   The outlook is big, bold, and busy. But it comes with more expectations, more KPIs, and more “can we just…” requests than ever before.   But fear not! Grab a cuppa or something stronger, as we gaze into the conference crystal ball for a glimpse of the event challenges in 2026 - and how to stay cool, calm, and a step ahead.   Top of t