Fairtrade Fortnight
We’re about to embark on the second week of Fairtrade Fortnight, and hopefully you’ll have noticed lots of promotion for this year’s campaign ‘The Big Swap‘. I’ve just received a handy guide to Fairtrade London, which includes lots of ideas for everyday items that you can swap to Fairtrade. From your daily cuppa, to your [...]
Read moreAndrew at Confex
If you’re planning to attend the event industry exhibition, Confex, on Thursday then drop in to see Seventeen’s MD Andrew Williams talking about BS8901 and sustainability. Andrew will be joined by Christopher Bray, Head of Conferences at the MS Society who we have been working with over recent years to help make their events more [...]
Read moreSeventeen manage first event at Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel
Seventeen Events managed the first ever event at the new Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel on Wednesday 10th February. The hotel, which opened officially for its first guests on Friday 12th February, is situated in the fashionable Chelsea Wharf development on Queenstown Road. The team at the hotel had worked tirelessly to prepare the venue for [...]
Read moreSustainable Events Summit launches
PRESS RELEASE
The Sustainable Events Summit is back for 2010 with a new line up, new programme and a new online presence to complement activity on the day. This year’s event takes place on April 19 at One Wimpole Street, London.
Speakers announced so far for this year’s Summit include Jonathon Porritt CBE, the writer, broadcaster and [...]
I thought Spring had sprung
The official first day of spring this year is March 20th. But this weekend we enjoyed some much needed sunshine and blue skys. I happily trundled down to the Farmers Market and picked up a few bulbs. I dug out the old pots, filled with new compost and gave a little taste of juice from [...]
Read moreI recommend…
I had a fabulous meal last night at Konstam, Kings Cross. The menu includes numerous UK grown ingredients and locally sourced drinks, like Greenwich Meantime, and ox-tongue from Sevenoaks (close to my home town!). I highly recommend a visit www.konstam.co.uk
Read moreLong Horizons
Last night we attended the launch of Long Horizons – a collection of essays and poetry by artists about climate change. Contributors include Antony Gormley, KT Tunstall and Jay Griffiths – who read her piece at the event. I’ve yet to read all of it, but it promises to provide a fresh and thought-provoking take [...]
Read moreSustainable Events Summit 2010
The third annual Sustainable Events Summit has launched this week, promising an unmissable day for event professionals everywhere who are interested in making the industry more sustainable. Check out the summit website for more details on the programme, speakers and why you should attend. We’ll be announcing more great speakers soon including a high profile [...]
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