News
Shining a Light on Sustainability
Making its debut at the Showman’s Show this year was the brand new SMC Genpac 10 from Morris Site Machinery, which drew much attention with its low noise level 1,500rpm Kubota engine and easy access […]
Events
News
Reusable Solution for Smaller Events
Green Goblet, the UK’s largest supplier of reusable cups, is extending its digital printing service to accommodate small orders for bespoke events and intimate parties. The brandable Ecocups are made of polypropylene making them durable […]
News
Envirobanner – PVC Replacement
Having launched Enviroflag, Harrison Creative Event Branding has developed Envirobanner. An environmentally friendly replacement for PVC, Envirobanner is a lightweight alternative to PVC that’s made from 100 per cent recycled plastic material and has a […]
News
Festival Saved by its Community
A Cornish music festival returned for a second time in September after being saved by its community. Despite being sold out in 2018, Looe Music Festival was cancelled when its host charity went into administration. […]
News
Survey Sheds Light on Food Waste
New research conducted by Lime Venue Portfolio, in partnership with BCD Meetings and Events, has underlined the need for the business events industry to take a lead in tackling food waste. The findings form part […]
Advice
Campsite Waste
Teresa Moore on a perennial festival problem – single use tents. Back in 2018, we were confronted with the aftermath of festival camping when image after image of campsite waste, mainly tents, appeared in the […]
Advice
Minimising Weather Risk
How to reduce insurance cost in a changing climate with advice from Integro’s associate director Gary Brooks. They do say you that you can’t eliminate risk. In terms of financial risk, in some circumstances, that’s […]
Advice
Charity Partnerships
Kambe Events’ Kate Burgess on creating events with heart though charitable collaborations. As an organisation, setting out core principles that animate and guide your decisions can lend everything you do a sense of integrity and […]
Case Studies
Starry Skies Family Camp
Festival fun outdoors for children and their grown-ups. Starry Skies provides a safe natural environment for children to adventure in, and plenty of after dark fun for parents. It has sustainability embedded at its core […]
Products
Site Infrastructure
Wonder Fields Description: A three day arts, crafts and music event in Devon, Wonder Fields 2019 is on 12-15 July at Great Fulford Estate, Cheriton Bishop, EX6 7AJ (www.wonderfields.co.uk) Products supplied: Fencing and barriers Company: […]
Advice
Guest List Culture
The Masked Ball’s event director Kelvin Batt shares the financials of his 12 year old festival and explains why ‘freebies’ could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. I’ve run The Masked Ball for […]
Advice
Safeguarding Children
Suzi Clark from experiential events company Kit and Caboodle asks, “Do you make adequate provision for children at your event?” National Children’s Day took place on the 14 May. It’s all about the importance of […]