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A Christmas Cracker of a Competition - 13/10/2010 more

Win tickets to a Christmas Party near you!

A warm winter’s welcome from the Lime Venue Portfolio Team! It’s that time of year again, when we are all looking forward to an enjoyable festive period! We thought we would help you on your way with a cracking seasonal competition where you can win tickets to a Christmas Party near you!

Chill Factore snowballs to victory at England’s Northwest Tourism Awards - 06/10/2010 more

Chill Factore skied to success at England’s Northwest Tourism Awards. The indoor real snow centre won the ‘Tourism for All’ category award at the ceremony, organised by the Northwest Development Agency.

Lime Venue Portfolio expands its sales force - 06/10/2010 more

Lime Venue Portfolio is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Regional Business Development Managers to spearhead our growth plans.

Sarah Sowerby will be looking after the south with a focus on London, whilst Joanne Turner will focus on the North.

MIMA Awards - 30/09/2010 more

Lime Venue Portfolio is pleased to announce that our website has been shortlisted for this years Meeting Industry Marketing Awards (MIMA).

Launched in 2002, Meetings Industry Meeting Needs is a registered charity, raising funds for worthy causes which may not have the resources to raise sufficient funds without additional contributions.

The grass is greener at The Royal Horticultural Halls - 30/09/2010 more

The Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre’s motto is ‘making life easier for you’ – and now they are making it even easier for clients to be greener. By launching a number of new policies to carefully manage energy and minimise waste, the Halls will enable clients to achieve a high level of sustainability for their events.

Lime Venue Portfolio gears up for London 2012 - 15/09/2010 more

Lime Venue Portfolio provided a fascinating insight into the business environment of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at ‘The Outlook for 2012’ event, held at Stationers’ Hall in London yesterday (Tuesday 14th September).

EICC takes Centre Stage - 27/07/2010 more

Any stage anywhere at EICC with pictures in high-definition

Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), has completed a £150,000 investment in new modular aluminium staging and has introduced new HD cameras ahead of a packed programme at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival.

Mayor of London, Launches London’s First International Convention Centre (ICC) - 27/07/2010 more

June marked the start of a new era in business tourism for London. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, officially launched the Capital’s first International Convention Centre at ExCeL London with ADNEC Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan on 24th June 2010.

Competition - All the Fun of the Fair - 09/07/2010 more

Win a table of 10 Christmas Party worth over £500. The Rose Bowl, in Southampton, home to Hampshire County Cricket club, has kindly donated this great prize at one of its fabulous ‘All the Fun of the Fair themed Christmas parties, to celebrate being named A Hint of Lime’s ‘Venue of the Month’ for July.

Kempton Park - Download £5 off Voucher - 30/06/2010 more

Kempton Park Racecourse is one of the country’s favourite courses and has undertaken a dramatic redevelopment programme and is now a floodlit all weather course as well as a top flight jump track.

Experience the QEIICC - 30/06/2010 more

Experience first-hand how the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre’s new day delegate rate (DDR), from just £65.00, can enhance your meetings for 15-110 delegates. At the same time, discover how to harness the power of face-to-face interaction and how to exploit social media to support your next event.

Edgbaston Scores with Jaguar Suite - 21/06/2010 more

Lime Venue Portfolio venue, Edgbaston, has reported on the strong performance of its new event offering, The Jaguar Suite. The fantastic new conference and events suite has already acquired an impressive order book of functions and a strong following from the West Midlands’ business and Asian community.

Definately A Smart Move - 17/06/2010 more

Lime Venue Portfolio's Smart Move Seminar

Dartmouth House hosted the first of our networking seminars for event organisers on a glorious summer’s evening in late May.

The event was opened by Lime Venue Portfolio’s Head, Louise Amphlett, who welcomed the guests to the inaugural networking session over some wonderful savoury canapés and sparkling wine served in the cool evening sunshine of the courtyard.

Roux at RICS - 14/06/2010 more

World-famous chef Michel Roux Jr. has opened his new restaurant at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) offices at Parliament Square. The restaurant is the result of an agreement between RICS and Compass Group's Restaurant Associates and forms part of a long-term relationship to market and manage conference and banqueting events at RICS’ headquarters under the Roux Fine Dining brand.

Ricoh Arena announced as 2012 football venue - 09/06/2010 more

The Ricoh Arena, the home of Coventry City Football Club has been selected as the new Midlands venue to host Olympic Football matches in 2012. This follows a selection procedure by the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and means that all venues are now in place for the London Games.

Aviva Stadium Dublin Officially opens its doors - 27/05/2010 more

Aviva Stadium, has become the newest venue within Lime Venue Portfolio, the UK’s biggest collection of unique, sporting and cultural venues.

Louise Amphlett, head of Lime Venue Portfolio said, “Aviva Stadium Dublin has already proved to be a huge success with corporate event planners and association meeting organisers. The demand for the venue is certainly outstripping availability as planners seek to utilise Europe’s hottest opening of the season.”

Payne and Gunter provide exquisite catering for Telehouse West Grand Opening Ceremony - 24/05/2010 more

Payne and Gunter provided catering for the official Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Telehouse West site in Docklands. This state of the art £80 million flag ship data centre facility is a leading provider of global data centres and managed ICT services.

QEIICC - Targets Smaller Meetings - 06/05/2010 more

Lime Venue Portfolio venue, The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) has responded to growing demand for smaller meetings by announcing new packages for events for up to 110 delegates.

A new day delegate rate (DDR), from £65, enables organisers of board meetings, training courses, seminars and workshops for 15 to 110 delegates to take advantage of the central London venue’s fourth-floor rooms and benefit from its high-tech facilities, experienced staff and award-winning catering from Leith’s at the Centre.

Tom Aikens at Somerset House - 28/04/2010 more

Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens is set to become the star attraction at Somerset House this summer with the opening of the Tom’s Kitchen restaurant and Tom’s Terrace. Tom’s Terrace will replace the River Terrace Café and will open later this month.

Easter Egg Hunt Competition - Winners - 26/04/2010 more

We had an excellent response to our Easter competition with lots of you taking the time to find all the eggs and work out the special code word, which was of course:

UNUSUAL

Imperial War Museum North Wins Award - 24/04/2010 more

Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, part of Lime Venue Portfolio has been named among the top four large visitor attractions in the country at the prestigious tourism ‘Oscars’.

Smart Moves - Get Ahead in Business - 22/04/2010 more

Lime Venue Portfolio, in conjunction with The Mind Gym, corporate learning and development experts, are hosting an evening designed for leading professionals who want to further their careers.

Lime Venue Portfolio counts down to £368m openings - 21/04/2010 more

Lime Venue Portfolio is counting down to May 14th 2010 when we will opening two new prestigious facilities.

Dublin’s Aviva Stadium and the new 650 seated auditorium at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, are set to headline our already impressive collection. The combined investment of the new openings exceeds £368m and enables Lime Venue Portfolio to offer customers meetings spaces for up to 10,000 delegates.

A Night at the Movies - 26/03/2010 more

You don’t need a blockbuster budget to enjoy the glamour of Hollywood.

Whether you’re looking for a gala dinner with a difference, a private party or a staff incentive, treat your guests like true stars at the Maltings, Ely.

Wedding? Try Imperial War Museum North - 15/03/2010 more

Imperial War Museum North on the Quays in Manchester has extended its corporate hire function to provide a new and very unique venue for wedding receptions.

Edgbaston erects 1,000 seater Grand Marquee - 09/03/2010 more

Edgbaston Cricket Ground, part of Lime Venue Portfolio has erected its new 1,150sqm Grand Marquee, adding a new conference banqueting offer for Birmingham City.

And the Winners are.... - 05/03/2010 more

Did you fall in Love with us at Confex? Click here to see if you have won.

The Science of Conferencing and Catering - 01/03/2010 more

The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester is undergoing a period of major refurbishment and is due to fully reopen all its facilities by August 2010.

QEIICC - Successfully hosts Iraq Inquiry - 28/02/2010 more

Following its successful management of the Iraq Inquiry, The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC), London’s most prestigious purpose built centre for professional meetings and events, is opening its new Inquiry suite for bookings.

Beaulieu chosen by Facebook Couple - 12/02/2010 more

Couple, Nicola Webb and Simon Parker choose Beaulieu for their forthcoming wedding, after seeing pictures on Facebook.

Competition: Winter Warmers -WINNER - 05/02/2010 more

Are you a winner? - If you made an enquiry during December or January then you may well be! See if you've won here!

Visit us at Confex 2010 - 05/02/2010 more

Fall in Love with us at Confex! Visit us at Stand B630!

To celebrate the month of love and our attendance at Confex, we are holding a fantastic competition with a new fantastic prize to be won everyday during the show! 23rd - 25th February 2009!

Hatfield House Wedding Fair - 01/02/2010 more

Spring Wedding Fair at Hatfield House Sunday 21st February 2010 From 11am to 4pm

New Venue Alert - 11/01/2010 more

Sheffield United FC is the latest sporting venue to join Lime Venue Portfolio’s, further strengthening our ever growing collection of unique venues.

Competition: Winter Warmers - 15/12/2009 more

Simply make an enquiry during December and January and be entered into our fantastic competition to win one of a myriad of exciting prizes.

A-Tweet-to-You - 14/12/2009 more

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A Hint of Lime - For you - 10/12/2009 more

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