Feb
26
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
UKTI will host a series of Northern Powerhouse events in March to highlight opportunities for brands and retailers to sell internationally through emarketplaces. Speakers will include leading digital experts who will explain how to sell on some of the world’s largest emarketplaces including Amazon and eBay. There will also be 1-2-1 meeting sessions available with… View Article
Feb
26
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Support the team in style on Saturday 16th April, for Newcastle United v Swansea City. Packages start from £99pp incl. VAT for you to come and experience the corporate hospitality that St James’ Park has to offer. Relax in the comfort of a suite with your 3 course pre-match meal and private balcony seating to enjoy the game…. View Article
Feb
25
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Emirates has extended its sponsorship of Durham County Cricket Club for another seven years taking it through to the end of the 2022 season. The new deal sees Emirates continue as the main sponsor of the club and the famous Chester-le-Street based stadium will now be known as Emirates Riverside. Laurie Berryman, Emirates Vice President,… View Article
Feb
24
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
The latest tenant to take office space in a historic County Durham building has edged it close to capacity, just a year after it was launched as a business centre. Workplace health and ergonomics firm Posturite has moved into the Manor House in the centre of Sedgefield, bringing the total of companies based in the… View Article
Feb
24
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
A LEADING North East hotel is preparing for more conference and events business, following a £150,000 refurbishment of its biggest suite. Ramside Hall Hotel near Durham is one of the region’s most popular venues, hosting a wide variety of business events, celebrations, awards and charity dinners. And now the hotel is welcoming more business,… View Article
Feb
23
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
DURHAM Business Club member Michael Gibbon has joined well-known North East telecommunications and IT business CCS. Michael (pictured – far left), who has been a member of the business club for eight years, previously ran his own IT consultancy business Gibbon Online and will be providing IT and business development support at CCS. He hopes… View Article
Feb
23
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
ONE of the North East’s leading venues welcomed Kevin Keegan to mark the official opening of its new state-of-the-art spa. The former football manager, player and Newcastle United legend unveiled a special plaque at Ramside Hall Hotel’s multi-million pound Spa at Ramside, as part of an official opening ceremony. “I’ve been a frequent visitor to… View Article
Feb
11
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
ONE of the North East’s leading hotels has received industry recognition following feedback from corporate event hosts. 600-year-old Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street, was highly commended in the 2015 VenueVerdict accreditations after recording Net Promoter scores of +60 from meeting event hosts in feedback surveys, over a 12-month period. VenueVerdict’s Event Planner Feedback module provides hotels… View Article
Feb
4
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Ramside Hall Hotel, County Durham is being transformed into Rio de Janiero for a colourful, carnival-themed charity ball. The fifth annual Moorbennhall Charity Ball, organised by Andrew Bennett and Calvin Moore (pictured below with TV star Denise Welch), will be held at the luxury hotel near Durham on Saturday April 16th. Guests at the event, including Gogglebox… View Article