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Why has Christmas Jumper Day become such a popular charity event?
The season of goodwill is upon us! As a popular venue for charity events we've seen and joined in with many fundraisers. This year, we'll be donning our fluffy festive knitwear to celebrate our favo...
19/12/16
5 fundraising ideas for your office this Christmas
It's that time of year again! It seems only a few moments ago that we were blogging about planning Christmas parties. But December is almost here and we're preparing for an exciting month at Yarnfiel...
18/11/16
Stress Free Event Planning
When planning an event, you might think you've got everything covered...until the day comes and you've forgotten to inform delegates about parking...or you've not printed the Wi-Fi password in the pro...
28/09/16
Planning a large fundraising event? Here’s what you need to know…
Events are a popular form of fundraising (whether it's a family fun day, silent auction or charity ball). But for those organising the event, there's a lot to consider and it can sometimes be very str...
09/05/16
Strange and wonderful events that you might not know exist
When it comes to events, we thought we'd seen it all. As a large conference venue with residential facilities, we've held more training events, expos and conferences than we can count! However, a...
23/03/16
5 meeting productivity tips – get more out of your time
At Yarnfield Park, we've seen a meeting or two. As a residential conference centre conveniently located in the West Midlands, we host hundreds of meetings at our venue every year. We know that so...
03/03/16
3 quick and easy (and fun!) team-building activities
Great teamwork is often paramount to running a successful business or organisation. It improves morale, creates trust and can even develop problem-solving skills. With an endless list of activities t...
22/01/16
Help! How do I plan a conference?
A great conference can have a fantastic atmosphere – A group of people sharing the same passion, all excited at the prospect of an event full of new ideas, inspirational speakers and the opportunity...
07/01/16
6 tips to help your business exhibit effectively at your next industry exhibition
Whether exhibiting at a large national training centre or a smaller venue, we know that exhibitions can provide excellent opportunities to get leads, build business relationships and even make sales...
16/11/15
Plan your Christmas event like a professional with these free online tools
Occasionally, the planning of the office Christmas event is left to someone who has very little or no previous experience of organising it. So we've put together some handy hints and tips that will he...
09/10/15
