http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/ en info@funkyvenues.com Copyright 2008 2008-05-15T14:26:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/funkyweddingvenuescom-coming-soon/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/funkyweddingvenuescom-coming-soon/#When:13:26:00Z Funkyweddingvenues.com is the indispensable new website dedicated to showcasing the most outstanding and hippest wedding venues and suppliers you can hire. It brings together select locations and suppliers who service and organise weddings, big and small – from intimate celebrations to lavish festivities. Plus stag and hen night ideas and honeymoon locations of course. Funkyweddingvenues.com derives from Funkyvenues.com which was launched in October 2006 and is a response to the demand from its users for more unusual and unique wedding venues and suppliers available for hire in London and the UK. Just like its predecessor, Funkyweddingvenues.com is a beautifully designed and engaging directory, with an emphasis on design, quality and fun which sets out to attract superior, distinctive venues and suppliers as members, and is committed to enforcing its invitation-only policy to maintain consistently high standards. Please email if you would like to receive further information about Funkyweddingvenues.com Funky News 2008-05-15T13:26:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/spring-summer-menu-from-at-home-caterers/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/spring-summer-menu-from-at-home-caterers/#When:13:18:00Z Check out the mouth watering Spring / Summer menu from at Home catering by downloading their PDF. Funky News 2008-05-15T13:18:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/serpentines-summer-pavillion-by-architect-frank-ghery-available-for-hire/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/serpentines-summer-pavillion-by-architect-frank-ghery-available-for-hire/#When:12:17:00Z This year’s annual Summer Pavilion at Serpentine Gallery by renowned architect Frank Gehry will be available for private corporate hire for breakfast and evening events, from mid July through until mid October 2008.If you would like to discuss your summer event with us, please contact Senior Event Manager Jamie Cooper on +44 (0)207 298 1522 Funky News 2008-05-15T12:17:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/the-hop-exchange-inspiring-summer-party-venue/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/the-hop-exchange-inspiring-summer-party-venue/#When:11:32:00Z The Hop Exchange, a magnificent venue a stones throw from London Bridge. With a spectacular transparent high ceiling this grand atrium provides the perfect blank canvas for summer parties. Allowing the summer sunshine in and keeping the showers at bay this versatile space is suitable for a range of menu styles from an informal canapé reception to an opulent 3 course dinner.Numbers catered for range from 100- 400 dependant on the menu style. Funky News 2008-05-15T11:32:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/lv-events-the-changing-room-and-the-papmer-parlour/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/lv-events-the-changing-room-and-the-papmer-parlour/#When:11:20:00Z Shoppin' for a new wardrobe popping with party frocks, feathers, evening gowns, topppers, tails, titfers and tutus? The Lost Vagueness changing room and Pamper Parlour is bursting with glorious and alternative attire, headwear and accessories great for revitalising and revamping your guests.From military; Weimar; burlesque style, flapper headresses - and the odd regal cape - The Changing Room is a sensous maze of mirrors where our glorious stylists work with you to create a one off party look fit for all seasons. For a quote to fit all sizes and pockets, contact or call +44 (0) 7947 309066. Check out their Funky Profile Image - Pamper Parlour Stylists - www.alanroxborough.com Funky News 2008-05-15T11:20:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/the-chelsea-gardener-has-an-in-house-florist-and-photographer-available-for/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/the-chelsea-gardener-has-an-in-house-florist-and-photographer-available-for/#When:11:19:00Z Gala Flowers are offering a high quality range of fresh cut flowers and arrangements for parties. Rafael Reina, The Chelsea Gardener's own photographer is also offering his services, for more information contact him on and Gala Flowers on Tel. 020 7351 9611 . Funky News 2008-05-15T11:19:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/free-access-to-xstrata-treetop-walkway-and-rhizotron-at-kew/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/free-access-to-xstrata-treetop-walkway-and-rhizotron-at-kew/#When:07:23:00Z Experience the high-life at Kew with the Xstrata Treetop Walkway and Rhizotron – Launch Saturday 24 May. Rising 18 metres into the air, the 200 metre long Xstrata Treetop Walkway will offer a unique birds-eye view of the vast 300 acres of Kew. Kew's Hanson Environment funded Rhizotron will give visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the underground natural world beneath the trees. Free access to The Xstrata Treetop Walkway and Rhizotron is included in your hire fees, on the day of your event. Free access to The Xstrata Treetop Walkway and Rhizotron is included in your hire fees, on the day of your event.  Garden and feature opening and closing times will apply. Venue hire is a vital fund-raising activity for Kew’s plant conservation and scientific research work, so your event really will make a difference. Funky News 2008-05-15T07:23:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/shooting-star-weddings-have-continued-to-show-their-support-for-the-local-c/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/shooting-star-weddings-have-continued-to-show-their-support-for-the-local-c/#When:11:30:00Z Hampshire-based wedding and party planners, Shooting Star Weddings have continued to show their support for the local community. Their recent donation of an auction prize helped the Wessex Heartbeat Foundation raise over £20,000 at the recent fundraising ball and fashion show. Shooting Star Weddings offer a bespoke wedding planning service with pride taken for their creative ideas and unique attention to detail to ensure you have your day of your dreams.  Funky News 2008-05-14T11:30:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/new-venue-at-somerset-house-embankment-east/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/new-venue-at-somerset-house-embankment-east/#When:11:21:00Z We’re delighted to introduce Embankment East to Somerset House's portfolio of venues. Its dramatic steel and glass feature staircase, hardstone floor and light walls introduce a contemporary and urban element to this historical space, creating a striking sense of volume and light. Offering the enviable flexibility of a blank canvas it can be transformed for your particular requirements.Embankment East is part of the new Embankment Galleries, which offers a programme of groundbreaking exhibitions bringing the best of contemporary art to London. Capacity: 300 guests for a reception or 80 for lunch/dinner For further details, email and check out their Funky Profile Funky News 2008-05-14T11:21:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/experience-the-great-outdoors/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-news/article/experience-the-great-outdoors/#When:07:09:00Z Dreaming of gorgeous green gardens, secret Spring terraces and sumptuous Summer parties? Well take a look at our abundance of Funky Venues, Suppliers, Caterers and Entertainers that feature unique ways to experience The Great Outdoors, including sizzling Summer Offers and Packages, with up to 50% off!...From riverboat arrivals at Hampton Court Palace and dancing on the rooftop of Rochelle School to panoramic views of the River Thames from the exclusive new terrace of the National Theatre and seeing Hyde Park from the unique temporary Pavillion at the Serpentine, there are many ways in which to celebrate the sun. For a full list of ideas, check out our full listing of Funky Venues that feature The Great Outdoors. Make sure you check out seasonal Funky Entertainment including Spring stilted beauties from H2oh! Ltd ( & H2oh! Dancers )and burlesque performances from Time for Tease that will put a spring in your step! See our Funky Entertainment section for a full list of inspiring ideas. And last but certainly not least – don’t forget to treat your taste buds with delicious Spring and Summer seasonal menus from our Funky Caterers. Enjoy dining al-fresco, from chargrilled Barbecues and beautiful Sushi to inventive Carribean cuisine, they’ve got it covered. Our Funky Supplier section is packed full of services to meet your event needs, from cool ice carving by The Ice Box and Tuk-Tuks from Tukshop to project management from LV Events and innovative toilets from Igloos, the list goes on – so what are you waiting for?! Visit our Funky Suppliers for a full list of their funky services. Funky News 2008-04-24T07:09:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/site-revisit-for-funkyvenuescom/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/site-revisit-for-funkyvenuescom/#When:11:22:00Z To coincide with a debut appearance at leading event exhibition International Confex 2008 on the 12 - 14 February, Funkyvenues.com is set to unveil a masterful makeover to its online backroom to integrate its cool design visuals with new technology to give location finders the most accessible and user friendly compendium of cool spaces imaginable.The award winning online portal which showcases the coolest and funkiest spaces available for hire is set to include some whizzbang features from new competition sections to Googlemaps able to pinpoint funky enclaves nationwide. As well as unleashing super efficient changes to Funkyvenues’ search navigation to make the site more user-friendly and easier to scan, the new changes to each funky profile means that with just one click all contact information is saved via nifty vCards to your onscreen address book! With a revised design of the main categories of the site, end users will find a more visually pleasing display of all Funky categories, with ongoing commitment to providing exclusive venue reviews and contact details for Funky Venues, Funky Suppliers and Funky Caterers as well as downloads including up to date venue brochures and rate cards to menus. Due to the overwhelming demand for Funky Entertainment, this sub section of suppliers will now merit its own category, so creating every aspect of the perfect event cherry picking from all vetted funky venues and suppliers is just a short click away! Visitors to the site can also participate in the Funky Community and get breaking news as well as catch the Funky Blog, with fistfuls of ideas for funky nights out. With exclusive online competitions, seasonal deals and special packages the new improvements to Funkyvenues.com will help you wrap things up nicely. NOTES TO EDITORS SITE DEVELOPMENT - TECHNICAL INFORMATION An insider’s Guide by Designer Seb Neerman ”ExpressionEngine was the content management system of choice. It is an excellent package, with a supportive community and loads of great plugins. It’s easy for non-tecchie clients to update their site and, for webbies, it’s a joy to develop with. Mint was the stats package of choice by the giant Shaun Inman. A gorgeous stats package to look at, study in depth, customise and tweak to suit. XHTML, CSS are the standard web languages used to generate the W3C validated code in - nothing new there. For the finishing flourishes we implemented a dash of jQuery, which is all the rage for a good reason: it’s lightweight, unobtrusive, highly flexible and really powerful. Oh, and we only just noticed that it’s the Beeb’s new javascript library of choice. Copycats!” Benefits to Funky Profiles Participating venues and suppliers will benefit from the updates as well as the latest measures to increase search engine rankings which will drive more visitors to their category and unique profiles. In addition to redesigning the simple Search and Advanced search area, client’s benefit from a password protected Client Preview area where new profiles can be proofed on the website before they go live. RSS NEWSFEEDS For press, who want to the keep up to speed with the first hand knowledge of funky locations, subscribing to the RSS Newsfeed will be a must. Funky Press, Internal Press Releases 2008-02-12T11:22:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/site-revisit-for-funkyvenuescom1/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/site-revisit-for-funkyvenuescom1/#When:14:58:01Z With demands for secret Valentines to spring weddings and summer soirees looming on the horizon, the Funkyvenues.com team dust down after the festive season, to bring you up to date with all the latest funky venues and suppliers for 2008 at International Confex, Earls Court, London from the 12-14 February.Earls Court gets Funky Funkyvenues.com is a groundbreaking online portal and the only site dedicated to showcasing cool and funky venues. Funky’s debut visit to International Confex 2008 will provide everyone from the event industry to corporate event managers, private party planners and location finders with the opportunity to meet the funky team in person for a hands on practical demonstration of the site, on which fantastic new interactive and data basing features will shortly be unveiled, to inside knowledge of cool spaces for hire and special offers and discounts. Visit Stand R303 for a one-stop shop and a full and expert evaluation of all your venue and location needs and take part in funky competitions, as well as benefit from some show exclusives including special offers and discounts.  Fabulous prizes for entering at the stand include: First Prize: Win a Trip to Paris on Eurostar with Nomad Food & Design Second Prize: Win a Feng Shui course courtesy of the Energy Clinic Third Prize: Win a sumptuous afternoon tea for two with Time For Tease Fourth Prize: Win a U’Luvka Vodka Friendship Love & Pleasure gift box For free access to this exciting event, you are urged to register in advance for VIP access at http://www.international-confex.com/ or contact events@funkyvenues.com for more information and tickets. Funky Press, Internal Press Releases 2008-02-08T14:58:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/wedding-magazine-planning-sos-p198-dec-jan-2008/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/wedding-magazine-planning-sos-p198-dec-jan-2008/#When:18:59:01Z Wedding Magazine, Planning SOS, p.198, Dec/Jan 2008 Funky Press, External Press Releases 2008-01-01T18:59:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/funkyvenuescom-launches-the-funkymark/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/funkyvenuescom-launches-the-funkymark/#When:16:39:00Z Funkyvenues.com launches the FunkyMark Defining unique & Funky Venues for industry & consumer recognition.To coincide with Funky Venues.com first birthday the groundbreaking online venue and event service finder announced the launch of the FunkyMark - a trailblazing authentication visual designed to give registered funky members confirmation of their status as a Funky Venues approved venue or supplier.  Deirdre McGinnis, Managing Director of Funky Venues.com is delighted that a successful first year of trading has culminated in a rarefied roster of funky venues and suppliers for hire which range from memorable bars, clubs and restaurants as well as landmark buildings, cool art galleries, design museums and vintage music halls. “As well as creating a site dedicated to finding and showcasing the hippest, coolest and yes, funkiest venues, it was always our intention to work towards creating an industry and consumer recognised mark of certification, not unlike the Michelin Star for restaurateurs.  The FunkyMark will become the distinctive mark of differentiation, reassuring Funkyvenues.com end users - from the lay party planner to the seasoned event organiser - that the venue or supplier in question has an ongoing commitment to quality and that any membership to Funky Venues is dependent on upholding those unique and defining qualities.” Funky Venues.com launched in October 2006 to provide a long-awaited antidote to the often homogenised and dull world of corporate venues and locations. The award-winning site now features an extensive, eclectic and original range of venues and suppliers and is continually expanding its ever-growing range of venues throughout the UK. NOTES TO EDITORS Funkyvenues.com is the only website in the world dedicated to finding and showcasing the funkiest venues for an unforgettable party, product launch, wild night or hot date. Funkyvenues.com stands out because it is only interested in attractive, culturally significant and distinctive locations. To ensure that the funkiest standards are maintained membership of the website is by invitation only and is strictly and objectively policed. It’s not just the locations at Funkyvenues.com that are exciting and original. The site features outstanding and access design by the award-winning studio Rose Design, and entertaining and editorial reviews by leading writers and commentators, edited by journalist and commentator David Redhead (V&A Magazine, Grand Designs Magazine).  Once they have found the venue, Funkyvenues.com also helps people - from the event organising novice to the seasoned party planner - find everything they need for their event. From the traditional to the fantastic there are full listings of Funky Caterers, Funky Entertainers and Funky Suppliers. With Funkyvenues.com a night out need never be dull or disappointing again, each day, this .com is set to become a favourite domain for the discerning individual to events industry professionals alike. “Now is the perfect time for a lifestyle sector listing service that’s not just contemporary, but cutting edge. Not merely accessible, but exclusively stylish and original. A concept with exceptional potential based on assured value and quality – a promise of speciality.” MEREDITH ETHERINGTON-SMITH - Editor in Chief of Christie’s Magazine, Presenter of ‘Dinner Party Inspectors’, and Social Commentator Funkyvenues.com won a prestigious accolade at the RSVP Awards 2007. Placed in the top five hot new products of the year category, the UK’s funkiest venue and event service finder was certified ‘Highly Commended’ by event industry experts. For more information about Funkyvenues.com, please visit the website or contact: Deirdre McGinnis Funkyvenues.com T: 020 7735 9263 | F: 020 7735 5052 info@funkyvenues.com Funky Press, Internal Press Releases 2007-10-30T16:39:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/funkyvenuescom-a-dedicated-site-for-the-promotion-of-offbeat-extraordinary/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-press/article/funkyvenuescom-a-dedicated-site-for-the-promotion-of-offbeat-extraordinary/#When:16:47:00Z Funkyvenues.com is a groundbreaking online venue and event service finder providing a long-awaited antidote to the often homogenised and dull world of corporate venues and locations. Funkyvenues.com is the only website in the world dedicated to finding and showcasing the hippest, coolest and yes, funkiest venues for an unforgettable party, product launch, wild night or hot date. The site’s range of venues is extensive, eclectic and original. As well as including the most memorable bars, clubs and restaurants, the Funky roster also features landmark buildings, cool art galleries and extravagant museums that are available for hire. Funkyvenues.com stands out because it is only interested in attractive, culturally significant and distinctive locations. To ensure that the funkiest standards are maintained membership of the website is by invitation only and is strictly and objectively policed. It’s not just the locations at Funkyvenues.com that are exciting and original. The site features outstanding and accessible design by the award-winning studio Rose Design, and entertaining and editorial reviews by leading writers and commentators, edited by journalist and commentator David Redhead (V&A Magazine, Grand Designs Magazine).  Once they have found the venue, Funkyvenues.com also helps people - from the event organising novice to the seasoned party planner - find everything they need for their event. From the traditional to the fantastic there are full listings of Funky Caterers, Funky Entertainers and Funky Suppliers. With Funkyvenues.com a night out need never be dull or disappointing again, each day, this .com is set to become a favourite domain for the discerning individual to events industry professionals alike. “Now is the perfect time for a lifestyle sector listing service that’s not just contemporary, but cutting edge. Not merely accessible, but exclusively stylish and original. A concept with exceptional potential based on assured value and quality – a promise of speciality.” - MEREDITH ETHERINGTON-SMITH - Editor in Chief of Christie’s Magazine, Presenter of ‘Dinner Party Inspectors’, and Social Commentator Notes to Editors Award Winning Funkyvenues.com won a prestigious accolade at the RSVP Awards 2007. Placed in the top five hot new products of the year category, the UK’s funkiest venue and event service finder was certified ‘Highly Commended’ by event industry experts. A Funky Past Funky Venues launched in October 2006 and is hosted by Cultureshock Media, an arts publishing and TV company who specialise in high quality cultural consumer and contract publishing in the design, architecture arts and cultural fields. Its current custom publishing projects include projects for the V&A, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the Arts Council and Sky’s Artsworld channel. Inspired Funkyvenues.com is inspired by the Hip Hotels brand and translates that selection process into sourcing funky venues and suppliers. The aim is to deliver a beautifully designed and engaging directory emphasising design, quality and fun. Funkyvenues.com set out to attract high-quality and distinctive venues, caterers and suppliers as members and is committed to strictly enforcing its invitation-only policy so that the quality remains high.  Design Conscious Funkyvenues.com appeals to a design-conscious audience of internet-aware private individuals, event planners and corporate buyers. We work with the best locations and venues. We combine the best design and editorial values to promote the existence of top quality venues and content to carve out a distinct niche among opinion-formers who find most venue web portals uninspiring. Unique Member Profiles The website projects the cool and funky values of its venues in its eye-catching but accessible character. Each member receives a profile three pages long, featuring strong images and a review from design and cultural angles. Customers can contact the member direct without completing a tiresome Internet form or consulting a ‘middle man’. Partners To create a striking and sexy character for the site we employed award-winning Rose Design, experienced digital designers for BBC Worldwide, Virgin and Tate Enterprises. The ‘back end’ was created by online publishers Burnt Limited, a communications agency specialising in online publishing for clients such as Tate Media and Williams F1. For more information Deirdre McGinnis T. 020 7735 9263 E. Funky Press, Internal Press Releases 2006-10-30T16:47:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/vocational-life-drawing-classes-at-red-gate-gallery/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/vocational-life-drawing-classes-at-red-gate-gallery/#When:12:46:01Z Red Gate Gallery would like to inform the public about the start of vocational life drawing classes starting from May 17th to the 7th of June 2008.Red Gate Gallery would like to inform the public about the start of vocational life drawing classes commencing from May 2008. The 4-hour long workshops will stretch over a 4 week period and are aimed at beginners as well as participants who would like to re-kindle their passion for life drawing and drawing. The workshops are lead by South African born artist and printmaker Jonathan Comerford. Jonathan’s approach is contemporary and innovative yet based on traditional techniques and skill. The aim of the workshop is to give participants a solid foundation of knowledge and skill as well as guidance to develop their own style or ‘handwriting’. Participant numbers not greater than 10 per workshop will ensure good tutor/student rapport. Fee for 4 workshops £85 £5 reduction if you pay for all 4 workshops in advance Red Gate Gallery 209a Coldharbour Lane London SW9 8RU Call:020 73260993 e-mail: www.redgategallery.co.uk Funky Events 2008-05-15T12:46:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/piranha-heights-at-soho-theatre/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/piranha-heights-at-soho-theatre/#When:12:25:01Z Piranha Heights by Philip Ridley | directed by Lisa Goldman | 15 May – 14 June 2008‘Look - they’re fading. Those liars. Dissolving… It’s the end of their world… The birth of a new one… Our one… Our world.’ It’s Mother’s Day and mother is dead. Now her two sons gather in her home to argue about the truth of their childhood. But a storm is approaching...with a violent new truth all of its own. Following the sell-out success of Leaves of Glass, this is the latest exciting collaboration between controversial writer Philip Ridley (The Pitchfork Disney, The Krays) and ground-breaking director Lisa Goldman (A Couple of Poor, Polish-Speaking Romanians, Baghdad Wedding). ‘Like a shard of glass plunged straight to the heart… superb’ The Guardian on Leaves of Glass. Funky Events 2008-05-15T12:25:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/hedsor-house-invite-you-to-their-champagne-launch-party/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/hedsor-house-invite-you-to-their-champagne-launch-party/#When:10:05:00Z Hedsor House invites users of FunkyVenues.com to their Champagne Launch Party on Tuesday 3rd June, 6.00pm - 9.30pm.What an evening this promises to be - sponsors already include: Payne and Gunter, Moving Venue, Lavender Green, Young & Wild, Business Pursuits, Touch of Taste, Richmond Caterers, Eventuate and Thorns Furniture Hire and there are many more to be confirmed. Come and see what Hedsor House have to offer and say hello to the Highland cattle! Just email or call 01628 819050 with your contact details, job title, company name and address and what event you will be organising that would be suitable for Hedsor House and Hedsor House will send your invitation. For further information, check out their Funky Profile. They look forward to meeting you! Funky Events 2008-04-24T10:05:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/new-exhibition-opens-at-kensington-palace/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/new-exhibition-opens-at-kensington-palace/#When:18:34:00Z Kensington Palace is delighted to announce the opening of their new exhibition: Diana, fashion and style on Saturday, 19th April 2008.The exhibition focuses on the development of the Princess’s style from the romantic ruffles of the early 1980s to the sophisticated silhouette of the mid 1990s.  Twelve dresses are featured in the display including seven which will be available to view for the first time at Kensington Palace. Private tours of this fascinating new exhibition can be arranged in conjunction with an event at Kensington Palace. For further information please contact the Events Office on 020 3166 6105 or email: and don’t forget to check out their Funky Profile. Funky Events 2008-04-23T18:34:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/soho-theatre-and-tim-whitehead-present-dina-martina/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/soho-theatre-and-tim-whitehead-present-dina-martina/#When:16:27:00Z Soho Theatre and Tim Whitehead present Dina Martina! Packed with ludicrous song and dance, overburdened costumes and wonderfully horrifying video, Dina Martina's shows have become synonymous with jaw-dropping pathos and mind-blowing comedy. Hailed in sold-out performances across America as ‘a train wreck in heels’, ‘like Vegas on crack’ and ‘one of the best nightmares you’ll ever have’ and adored by the likes of John Waters, Whoopi Goldberg and John Cameron Mitchell, join Dina Martina for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. ‘Performance art never looked so good’ Whoopi Goldberg ‘What a gem - Dina Martina is a sparkly spot in our drab world!’ Time Out New York Funky Events 2008-04-23T16:27:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/visit-fifteen-events-at-grand-designs-live-london/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/visit-fifteen-events-at-grand-designs-live-london/#When:16:01:00Z Fifteen Events will be taking the 'Fifteen experience' to the public at large. Visit their restaurant at Grand Designs Live London, the UK's no.1 consumer event for design and innovation, and experience great food in a beautiful garden setting!They have 500 tickets available to friends of Fifteen (available on a first come first served basis) so come along and look out for Fifteen in the Grand Gardens. For a FREE weekday* ticket to the show, simply redeem your ticket online www.seetickets.com/granddesigns/login.asp and enter the following code: FIFTEEN. Please note that tickets are redeemable between the 6th and 9th May 2008.  This year Grand Designs Live London is packed with even more features, more celebrity experts and useful advice. In fact there’s so much more to do and so many inspiring attractions, the show now extends across 9 days to capture all the magic of the TV show. Playing host to more than 500 choice interiors, new build and garden exhibitors, Grand Designs Live London promises to not only offer a comprehensive shopping experience but also inspiration and education through its exclusive selection of show features. Details: 3-11 May ExCeL, London www.granddesignslive.com * Print at Home ticket only available. Tickets are valid 6-9 May 2008 only. 19/21 Nile Street London N1 7LL Telephone: +44 (0) 207 0170 730 Fax: +44 (0) 207 0170 731 Email: Website: www.fifteenevents.com Check out their Funky Profile for further information. Funky Events 2008-04-23T16:01:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/visit-loris-greaud-at-the-ica/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/visit-loris-greaud-at-the-ica/#When:15:15:00Z Loris Gréaud – Cellar Door (Once is Always Twice) at the ICA 25th April – 22nd June 2008. The young French artist has his first UK solo show, part of his ongoing Cellar Door project drawing on interweaving interests in architecture, music and science.The ICA is proud to present the first UK solo exhibition by French artist Loris Gréaud, entitled Cellar Door (Once is Always Twice). Gréaud, one of the most innovative and distinctive artists to emerge on the international art scene in recent years, is presenting a new installation which consists of three almost identical rooms, and which draws on his interweaving interests in art, architecture and music. This installation is a continuation of a large-scale ongoing project by Gréaud, entitled Cellar Door. Gréaud’s practice is characterised by a desire to fuse different fields of knowledge and activity, in a manner which is both futuristic and utopian. His modus operandi is comparable to that of cinematic production (involving collaboration and co-authorship), and he often works with experts from diverse disciplines (including architects and scientists). Gréaud’s work is orientated to ideas and processes rather than finished form, and his projects are liable to manifest themselves in different ways over time, and to move between rumour and fact. Cellar Door is an ambitious artistic experiment that has a range of manifestations. One is Gréaud’s installation at the ICA; another is a recent exhibition at Palais de Tokyo; a third is an opera which will be staged at the Paris Opera at the end of the year; and a fourth is an actual studio space which Gréaud is building for himself on the outskirts of Paris. The notion of an artist’s studio is fundamental to Cellar Door: operating as a symbol of imagination and potential, and as the starting point of a perpetual cycle of activity. Gréaud’s installation at the ICA, with its three almost identical rooms, reveals another of the artist’s key preoccupations - the notion of doubling and repetition. The repeating elements within the rooms include: high-speed automatic doors which open like shutters; special light-emitting speakers designed by the artist; and a carpet with a pattern derived in part in part from architect Buckminster Fuller’s experiments with the geodesic dome. Finally, Greaud’s installation at the ICA will be subject to a number of periodic interruptions, one of which is the arrival of three identical figures serving black champagne. Gréaud’s Cellar Door project is developed further in Celador - a bag of sweets available from a vending machine in the ICA’s bar. The twist is that the sweets have absolutely no taste, and the artist’s intention is that whoever eats them can project whatever flavour they like onto them - thus reflecting the open-ended and collaborative nature of the Cellar Door project as a whole. Funky Events 2008-04-23T15:15:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/learn-the-tricks-of-the-trade-with/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/learn-the-tricks-of-the-trade-with/#When:15:55:00Z For an exciting twist to any event, The Match Bar Group hold interactive cocktail master classes at a number of their bars where parties can gain an insight into the closely guarded tips and tricks of the experts.The classes are tailor made to your own specifications and can be based on a team building exercise or just for fun. The ambition of the The Match Bar Group founders was to inspire a new drinking culture where the quality of the ingredients reigned and the craft of the bartender was recognized. It’s a principle that their venues continue to hold fast to today and one we like to share. The Match Bar Group hold the classes in Sosho, Harlem and occasionally at The Player. For more information on the classes email or call her on 07817720469.  Funky Events, Regular Events 2008-04-03T15:55:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/whats-on-at-the-va/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/whats-on-at-the-va/#When:17:05:01Z Explore China Design Now onlineBook your tickets for exhibitions now. Until 13 July 2008 Sponsored by HSBC “compelling” - The Financial Times “thrilling” - The Daily Telegraph The V&A’s major spring exhibition, China Design Now, is now open and explores the recent explosion of contemporary design in China. Around a hundred designers are featured in a display that focuses on architecture, fashion and graphic design as well as film, photography, product and furniture design, youth culture and digital media. Visit the China Design Now microsite to explore the exhibition further, create a Chinese zodiac character, send an e-postcard to a friend or download free wallpaper for your desktop. Funky Events, Upcoming Events 2008-03-28T17:05:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/a-perfect-time-to-entertain-at-the-design-museum/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-events/article/a-perfect-time-to-entertain-at-the-design-museum/#When:16:33:01Z The Design Museum is happy to announce availability for April corporate events at the museum. From Designs of the Year to Richard Rogers + Architects - From the House to the City, The Design Museum’s latest exhibitions offer the perfect backdrop to compliment your corporate hospitality. As many as 400 guests can be entertained throughout the stylish, contemporary gallery spaces and Riverside Terrace. Alternatively, entertain exclusively in the flexible Design Museum Space with its stunning balcony that will provide your guests with unrivalled panoramic views of the city of London and the river Thames. Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2008 Exhibition Dates: 13/2/08 to 27/4/08 A new and important project for the Design Museum – an annual exploration of the most innovative, interesting and forward looking new work in designs of all kinds, from around the world. The exhibition presents 100 projects across seven categories - architecture, transport, graphics, interactive, product, furniture and fashion. A panel of internationally respected design experts were invited to nominate projects that, in their view, represented the best or the most interesting design produced or launched since January 2007. An international jury, each with expertise in their respective fields, will select a winner recognising the best of contemporary design from around the world in each category, as well as an overall winner. The winners will be announced in March 2008. Richard Rogers + Architects - From the House to the City Exhibition Dates: 24/4/08 to 25/8/08 Recipient of the most prestigious distinction in international architecture, the 2007 Pritzker Prize, Richard Rogers is one of Britain’s most influential architects. Exceptional and high profile projects featured in the exhibition will include the Pompidou Centre, the headquarters for Lloyd’s of London, the Millennium Dome and the National Assembly for Wales. Rogers has established himself and his practice, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, at the very forefront of today’s architectural culture. Funky Events, Upcoming Events 2008-03-28T16:33:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/deirdre-goes-to-hollywood/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/deirdre-goes-to-hollywood/#When:07:48:00Z Deirdre headed off to LA to parade around and to sample the night life offerings of tinstle-town. On her first night, despite her baggage having been lost by Terminal 5, Deirdre made her way to dinner at the Chateau Marmount stopping off on Melrose to buy a Marc Jacobs dress.The Chateau perched on a hill is reminiscent of a rock and roll Disney Castle, Deirdre and her parade sat in the courtyard gardens and sampled the hotel’s siganture ‘grass-fed burger’ and knocked back Pimms after Pimms and the real highlight of the night was sitting across from Jared Leto and the lead singer of Incubus, Brandon Boyd. Deirdre on her trip managed to lunch at Spargo, try the orginal Nobu Matsuhisa, hit a hip new steak restaurant called STK and of course Deirdre managed to fit in a few clubs, Villa and Les Deux. After her six days though Deirdre was ready to come back and find out what was going on London. Funky Blog 2008-04-24T07:48:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/the-levis-party-at-soho-house/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/the-levis-party-at-soho-house/#When:07:47:00Z Deirdre and her parade had been invited to a Levis party at Soho House, the aim of the party was to get a cool buzz round Levis. The party on the roof terrace consisted of London's hot things, most of the boys looked fresh out of some rock band.On the terrace it really felt like the first of the summer nights to come as rock and roll tunes dominated the terrace, the staple canapes of bangers and mash, fish and chips were the perfect antidote to the never ending supply of alcohol which was being passed around, but best of all was the goodie bag of a pair of any Levis of your choice from the shop.  Funky Blog 2008-04-24T07:47:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/polka-and-old-blue-last/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/polka-and-old-blue-last/#When:14:46:00Z Deirdre and her parade were in full force seeing as it was one of the parade’s birthdays. An extensive cocktail menu and mellow vibe, Polka on Portland Street provided the perfect antithesis to the latter part of the night. From Polka Deirdre whizzed onto The Old Blue Last a contrived shabby pub in the heart of East London where gigs are constantly happening upstairs, Deirdre checked out her friend’s band Fucking Vegas. From there Deirdre on a roll spent the rest of the night in the Griffin another little east-end gem of a pub playing on their pool table.  Funky Blog 2008-03-31T14:46:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/what-a-circus/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/what-a-circus/#When:09:42:01Z Deirdre and her parade began their night drinking Moroccan themed cocktails in the setting of the notorious establishment that is Momos. The interior similar to a souk encompassed all the elements that a Moroccan restaurant should possess with a lively atmosphere and cocktails aptly named Marrakech O’ Marrakech it paved the way for a fabulous night of frolics. Deirdre and her parade after their Moroccan taster moved to Circus the now infamous night hosted by Jodie Harsh (The It Drag-Queen of the moment) at the Soho Review Bar. Each Friday Jodie ropes in a ‘celebrity’ DJ, so far there has been; Carl Barat, Lily Allen, Jefferson Hack and Kelly Osborne. This time the presenter Alex Zane took to the decks amidst the exceptionally eccentrically dressed crowd and in its burlesque setting it couldn’t have looked more unreal, there is a slight studio 54 feel, in simple terms as its name implies, it’s a Friday night circus. Funky Blog 2008-03-04T09:42:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/the-dom-perignon-party-at-the-langham/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/the-dom-perignon-party-at-the-langham/#When:13:56:00Z A party for The Dom Pérignon OEnothèque vintage 1995 champagne at a hot new restaurant, Landau, designed by David Collins in The Langham hotel was exactly what Deirdre needed on a Tuesday night. While being papped Deirdre and her parade glided into an extravaganza of flashing lights and copious amounts of the divine Dom Perignon. The party hosted by Claudia Schiffer brought out a stellar crowd from Kelly Brook to Sophie Ellis Bextor, everyone mingled in the sumptuous circular oak panelled room until the Gorillazs spiced up the night with a live performance that got Deirdre and her parade moving, this could also be due to the fact of the never ending glasses of champagne that were being passed round. Afterwards Deirdre and her parade made their way to Sketch, perhaps it was the Marie Antoinette inspired picture of Claudia Schiffer at the party that provoked a ‘Let them eat cake’ attitude as cakes and champagne were the finishing touches to a rather decadent night. Funky Blog 2008-02-27T13:56:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/la-dolce-vita/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/la-dolce-vita/#When:14:12:00Z Dolce the new club on the West End scene on 10 Air Street offered Deirdre and her parade an opulent night out. As the big black doors swung open, Deirdre and her parade were greeted by a club which was more like an Italian Palazzo; there were fountains, black statues and heaps of plush red velvet decorating every inch of the club. Once seated on a long banquet Deirdre and her parade took advantage of the magnums of champagne and the huge bottles of grey goose vodka on the massive tables. As the DJ spun some crowd pleasing tracks, Deirdre danced round the vast dance floor and embraced the ‘Dolce’ way of life. Funky Blog 2008-02-22T14:12:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/christopher-kane-aftershow-party-at-bungalow-8/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/christopher-kane-aftershow-party-at-bungalow-8/#When:15:27:00Z Bungalow 8 is the London branch of Amy Sacco’s infamous exclusive bar, Bungalow 8 of the New York fame. Following Jefferson Hack’s hippest Party thrown for Christopher Kane last fashion week there was a definite need for an encore. Set in the St Martin’s lane Hotel Deirdre and her parade made their way through the door which has a sign by it saying ‘What happens in Bungalow 8 stays in Bungalow 8’ clearly an indication of the extremity of the partying that was about to begin. Once inside, Deirdre placed herself on the first floor bar with it’s beyond dim lighting, it’s a surprise how she even managed to recognize Nicholas Hoult from Skins let alone have a lengthy chat with him. Moving downstairs Deirdre whooped it up on the tiny dance floor, which consisted of a path in the middle of the bar, but she was not alone as the whole fashion week contingency joined in and in true Bungalow 8 manner Deirdre was relieved to know that Bungalow 8’s mantra was true. Funky Blog 2008-02-20T15:27:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/china-tang-at-the-dorchester/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/china-tang-at-the-dorchester/#When:16:56:00Z Chinoiserie and Thirties deco with splashings of black lacquer everywhere sums up David Tang's creation of a sumptuous boudoir of a bar, China Tang.Nestled in the immediately inviting and refined bar Deirdre and her parade delved into the aptly named Singapore Sling cocktails. The other beauty of this bar is the Dim Sum menu they have on hand all day, Deirdre relished the heavenly scallop dumplings, the perfect antidote to the heavily alcohol laden cocktails. check out Deirdre’s Parade for more funky blogs. Funky Blog 2008-02-08T16:56:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/cocktails-at-casa-blue/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/cocktails-at-casa-blue/#When:20:33:00Z Strolling down Brick Lane whilst still eating her cream cheese bagel from the first and most famous Beigel shop. Deirdre stumbled across the road into an Aladdin's cave of a bar, Casa Blue.Dripping wax candles strewed tables and mismatched furniture, including a bunk bed where Deirdre and her parade decided to perch, provided the most perfect example of what a true bohemian joint should look like. Underneath fairly lights and other kitsch paraphernalia Deirdre sampled what some have dubbed in such an outlandish way, as the best mojitos in London, for it is true they are by far the best. While in this Moroccan come Cuban grotto of a bar Deirdre relaxed to the music which perfectly fitted the bar’s unique character, and so Deirdre and her parade puffed away on the shisha pipes now knowing one of the best kept secret bars in London. Check out Deirdre’s Parade for more funky blogs. Funky Blog 2008-02-02T20:33:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/haul-yourself-to-the-hawley/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/about/news/funky-blog/article/haul-yourself-to-the-hawley/#When:21:04:00Z Deirdre and her parade were in the mood for a good pub session, so off she trundled to the Hawley Arms, a Camden gaff which is at the epicentre of a new cool Britannia, one could only describe it as the Met Bar of pubs.So as Deirdre took in the surrounding music, the Hawley boasts the 8th best jukebox in London, she sipped her pint and went out onto the best smoking terrace covered in fairy lights. The pub encompasses three floors, so there was plenty of space for Deirdre to run amok in, the mixture of it being like a pub/club/bar made it the perfect place for whatever mood you’re in. Making the most of the generously late serving time, well this is a rock and roll Mecca of a pub after all, she carried on drinking and eating the pub’s trademark snack of jellybeans well into the night. Check out Deirdre’s Parade for more funky blogs. Funky Blog 2008-01-27T21:04:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/delfina-summer-in-the-city-packages/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/delfina-summer-in-the-city-packages/#When:11:52:01Z Summer is fast approaching and it is time to start planning your summer party. The Ultimate Experience is pleased to be working in partnership with Delfina to offer Summer party packages in the city from 4th June – 10th July 2008. The light and fresh persona of the Delfina helps create the ideal ambience to entertain your guests, with its urban garden and subtle lighting, this venue is a real gem for any style of event. Complete with a sparkling wine drinks reception, all inclusive unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, delicious summer catering courtesy of the experienced Delfina chefs and a DJ and disco to round off the evening, this really is a perfect setting for a fantastic summer party. Summer Packages Include: Exclusive facility hire Outdoor space Full event management Three course seated dinner / Summer buffet Sparkling wine reception Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks DJ & Disco Speech and disco sound system Contemporary décor & design Atmospheric lighting and disco lighting Security & cloakroom staff Banqueting furniture Offers and Packages 2008-05-15T11:52:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/summer-discounts-at-century/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/summer-discounts-at-century/#When:11:20:01Z Summer discounts available for May / June. The days are longer and hotter and its time to let your hair down. Century can accommodate from 10 up to 350 guests and are able to organise breakfast, lunch & dinner bookings, parties, press launches, screenings and the Summer party to end all Summer parties. Contact Ashley in the Events Department for more information. 020 7534 3080 Check out their fabulous new website for further details and visit their Funky Profile Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LG | Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus Offers and Packages 2008-05-15T11:20:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/150-vat-for-summer-barbecues-at-camden-arts-centre/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/150-vat-for-summer-barbecues-at-camden-arts-centre/#When:10:26:00Z Enjoy the luxury of Camden Art centre's beautiful green space for your summer party. An oasis in the city, their garden and café area can accommodate up to 150 people and comes complete with a fantastic barbecue.Contact Rebecca on 0207 472 5514 or to book and discuss details. You can also download their Summer barbecue PDF. Available evenings | Rate £150 + VAT per hour Capacity: 150 stand up reception | 50 sit down dinner | 80 meeting / conference Camden Arts Centre has further spaces and possibilities for hiring. Please call for details. Offers and Packages 2008-05-15T10:26:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/the-deck-august-venue-hire-only-2500/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/the-deck-august-venue-hire-only-2500/#When:10:03:00Z The perfect stage for a Summer barbecue. In August venue hire is only £2,500 for lunch events and includes a complimentary cocktail for all your guests. This summer, make the most of The Deck, a stylish new alfresco events space. Combining chic design with breathtaking views, The Deck is the perfect stage for an event in the spotlight. Located on the highest Thames facing terrace of the National Theatre, The Deck is open from May until September and provides an utterly unique events experience. Corporate entertaining, chic cocktail parties, luxury barbecues, fashionable product launches and elegant wedding receptions for up to 120 standing guests can all be hosted in style with unfaltering service. Offers and Packages 2008-05-15T10:03:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/uluvka-events-bespoke-cocktail-bar-service-packages-from-15-vat-per-head/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/uluvka-events-bespoke-cocktail-bar-service-packages-from-15-vat-per-head/#When:09:39:00Z Being the owners of U’Luvka vodka, U’Luvka Events are able to offer the most competitive prices for their beautiful and unique vodka cocktails. They are providing their luxury bespoke Cocktail Bar Service at cost for the next coming months. What they pay is what you pay - it’s as simple as that! Packages start at only £15 + vat per head for three U’Luvka cocktails. Share the Luv. Infectious enthusiasm and professionalism stirred up with some of UK’s finest mixologists are a must for your event this summer! Check out U'Luvka Events for further information. Offers and Packages 2008-05-15T09:39:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/race-day-hospitality-packages-at-rbs-williams-f1-conference-centre/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/race-day-hospitality-packages-at-rbs-williams-f1-conference-centre/#When:09:16:01Z Race day hospitality at RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre. Race day hospitality is a unique experience for corporate hospitality whether you are entertaining clients, as an employee incentive, or for that special occasion to share with friends and family. The following dates are available for 2008*: · Monaco – 25th May · Budapest – 3rd August · Singapore – 28th September (First night Grand Prix to be screened at UK lunchtime) · Brazil – 2nd November Individual places cost £170 + VAT or you can book a table of 10 places for £1,530 + VAT For more information contact Kirsty Hatton on 01235 777900 or email . Offers and Packages 2008-04-24T09:16:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/summer-packages-for-95-per-person-with-beyond-boyle/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/summer-packages-for-95-per-person-with-beyond-boyle/#When:17:42:00Z Come to Beyond Boyle @ All Hallows for a truly stress free evening with an all inclusive Summer party package for just £95 per person. Check out Beyond Boyle's Summer Party Package PDF! The Summer Party Package includes: Exclusive venue hire of All Hallows, by The Tower as well as the beautiful garden Champagne cocktails on arrival Mouth-watering Farmer’s Market BBQ Drinks package including wine, beers and soft drinks Cool, Summer tunes Full event management Cost: £95.00 per person inclusive of VAT Drinks and live entertainment package upgrades available Booking/enquiries: | 0845 618 7274 | www.beyondboyle.com and don't forget to check out their Funky Profiles: Beyond Boyle @ All Hallows and Beyond Boyle. Offers and Packages 2008-04-22T17:42:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/10-discount-on-venue-hire-at-hedsor-house/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/10-discount-on-venue-hire-at-hedsor-house/#When:14:33:01Z Hedsor House opens doors for outside events with 10% discount on venue hire for confirmed bookings taking place in 2008. Hedsor House is available for events requiring gardens and outside space for team building and fun days. Ideal for numbers from 50 - 1500, this blank canvas country house can be themed and is versatile for many styles of events. Partnering with Business Pursuits for team build and fun day events, Hedsor House has 85 acres of grounds to create an exceptional event with a variety of activities. But, don't forget – also available for Christmas Parties! Please call 01628 819050 or email for further information or visit their Funky Profile or website. Offers and Packages 2008-04-22T14:33:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/kew-gardens-20-discount-off-all-2008-venue-hire-events-booked-before-30th-a/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/kew-gardens-20-discount-off-all-2008-venue-hire-events-booked-before-30th-a/#When:16:22:00Z Take Shelter From The April Showers! Kew Gardens, a World Heritage Site, can provide the perfect sanctuary from the April showers by offering all clients a 20% discount on any 2008 events booked before Wednesday 30th April 2008.Please quote KEWUMBRELLA300408 when enquiring through the Funky Venues Website to take advantage of this offer. Venue hire is just one of the many ways that Kew fund-raises for its vital plant conservation and scientific research work, so your event really will help save the planet. Offers and Packages 2008-03-28T16:22:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/energy-clinic-special-offer1/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/offers-packages/energy-clinic-special-offer1/#When:10:19:01Z Book your event at Energy Clinic and treat yourself to a complimentary massage in their Luxury Spa! Offer ends 30 June 2008. Call 020 7650 0718, email or visit Energy Clinic for more information and don't forget to check out their Funky Profile. Offers and Packages 2008-03-13T10:19:01+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/competitions/free-tickets-for-the-may-festival-with-h2oh-ltd-but-hurry/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/competitions/free-tickets-for-the-may-festival-with-h2oh-ltd-but-hurry/#When:12:13:00Z H2oh! Ltd are offering 2 free tickets for Funkyvenues.com users to see B&HYC’s latest show ‘The Magnificent Circus of Wonders’ at the Udderbelly in Brighton, at 1pm on Monday 26th May. To enter please tell them what colour costume the Aerial Hoop girl is wearing on the H2oh! website www.h2ohonline.co.uk Email your answer, marked CIRCUS COMP to Hannah and Helen from H2oh! Ltd have been managing ‘The Circus Project’, a Brighton-based charity since January 2008. The Circus Project aims to provide circus training for young people and adults, members of which form the Brighton & Hove Youth Circus (B&HYC). Check out the attached PDF for further information. Competitions 2008-05-15T12:13:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/competitions/win-a-pair-of-tickets-to-red-ladies-at-the-ica/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/competitions/win-a-pair-of-tickets-to-red-ladies-at-the-ica/#When:06:38:00Z The ICA has a pair of tickets to give away to Funkyvenues.com...The Red Ladies are on their way. Who are they and what do they want? Do their stilettos pose a threat to national security? Be vigilant! Just send your name, telephone number and email, quoting Red Ladies/Funky Venues offer to: for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the first show on 3 June at 7.30pm. Winner will be drawn Friday 30 May. For further information please visit www.redladies.org and www.clodensemble.com Competitions 2008-05-15T06:38:00+00:00 http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/competitions/win-a-magnum-of-uluvka-vodka/ http://www.funkyvenues.com/index.php/offers/competitions/win-a-magnum-of-uluvka-vodka/#When:20:43:01Z U’Luvka Events are generously offering one lucky winner a Magnum of U’Luvka Vodka every month, if you subscribe to the Funk E-Newsletter Competitions 2008-02-04T20:43:01+00:00