T: 0121 643 4929 W: crescent-theatre.co.uk
E: barrymdudley@crescent-theatre.co.uk
A thriving theatre company, The Crescent can offer competitive prices and friendly service with a wide range of meeting room options available. For larger conferences, the main house of the theatre can be hired.
Capacity: up to 340 people
T: 0870 880 8484 W: regus.co.uk
Located in full-service, professional business environments, Regus meeting facilities have everything you need to make your business meeting as productive as possible.
Capacity: up to 80 people
T: 0121 633 6308 W: minthotel.com
E: Claire.Smythe@minthotel.com
Mint Hotel has created flexible spaces with an emphasis on state-of-the-art technology, natural light and contemporary design. Meeting rooms can include catering in City Café and overnight accommodation.
Capacity: up to 120 people
T: 0121 643 5504 W: meetingspace.co.uk
E: enquiries@meetingspace.co.uk
From small informal meetings to larger seminars the dedicated on-site management team will ensure that meetings run efficiently, through the up to date IT and AV equipment and various catering packages.
Capacity: up to 60 people
T: 0121 248 0708 W: ikon-gallery.co.uk
E: r.small@ikon-gallery.co.uk
Ikon offers a distinctive and inspirational atmosphere, with spacious galleries providing an exceptional setting. Become a corporate patron of Ikon Gallery and receive up to 20% off gallery hire rates.
Capacity: up to 300 people
T: 0121 633 4645 W: bannatynes.co.uk
E: gm.brindley@bannatyne.co.uk
Bannatyne’s offers a professional business environment within the luxury of a first class health club. There is also an option to include the use of the club’s facilities for delegates.
Capacity: up to 25 people
Early Christmas shoppers enjoying the unseasonably mild weather could be forgiven for being surprised to see a gritter making its way down Broad Street last Friday. But the appearance of the vehicle was nothing to do with a sudden change in temperature, instead, employees from Amey were hauling it from Brindleyplace to Centenary Square for charity.
The efforts of the twelve-strong crew were well rewarded as a grand total of £11,085.55 was raised for Children in Need through the Grit and Bear It event – with more still coming in. The total was a combination of donations from staff and other individuals, pledges from suppliers and contractors and a £3,000 match funding donation from the Amey Foundation, Amey’s charitable arm.
Amey, the company which works in partnership with Birmingham City Council to maintain and manage the city’s roads, invested in a fleet of brand new gritters to keep the city’s roads moving safely this winter.
But with the mild November keeping frost and snow at bay, staff from Amey decided to use one of the gritters for another good cause – and raise some cash for the popular charity.
A team of twelve gritter drivers, more used to heading out under cover of darkness to keep the city’s roads clear while residents are tucked up in bed, harnessed themselves to the nine tonne vehicle and pulled it along the city’s entertainment mile.
The fleet of 25 gritters, has been on standby since the beginning of October while a team of specialists monitors the weather, ready to send out crews when needed.
Anyone who would like to sponsor the Amey team can still do so at: http://www.justgiving.com/Amey-Children-In-Need.
Edmunds restaurant will once again be taking part in the national StreetSmart campaign to help raise funds and awareness for local homeless charities.
StreetSmart, supported by Deutsche Bank, simply involves restaurants placing a small card on each table which explains that if the diner wishes to add a voluntary £1 to their bill, then this will be donated to a local charity.
Last year Birmingham’s StreetSmart restaurants raised £7,000 for local homeless charities including St Basils, who work with young homeless aged 16 – 25 yrs.
Since the StreetSmart campaign was established in 1998, it has raised over £4.7million for the homeless.
The 2011 StreetSmart campaign will run from 1st November until 31st December. For more information visit www.streetsmart.org.uk.
As the nights get darker and the festive season draws ever nearer, Brindleyplace is a glow with festivities. There’s nothing like a Christmas party to bring friends, family and colleagues together and with an international food offering, there’s something for everyone at Brindleyplace.
Fine dining
With an uncompromising approach to service and quality, plenty of seasonal goodwill and a host of menus and party options to tickle your festive taste buds, City Café will make sure your get together is enjoyable and memorable. Prices from £24.95 for three-courses.
Traditional
Jingle all the way to Mash House for a traditional festive menu available from 1st November. With two courses for just £12.95 or three courses for £16.95 party goers can enjoy getting into the spirit of Christmas at a great price. The delicious Christmas Menu features festive favourites such as Traditional Roast Turkey or Honey Roast Ham with a mustard glaze.
Italian
Italians know how to enjoy food and Christmas at Piccolino is no exception! Offering a three course dinner and lunch for diners during the festive season, prices start from just £19.50. For those looking for a tasty gift, the restaurant is also selling its gift vouchers.
Chinese
With the Chinese New Year on the way in January, get into the Year of the Dragon with a hot menu at Tin Tin. Warm up with sizzling Tai Ching Chicken with Chilli or try the tasty prawn ‘snowballs’. Prices from £20 per person.
Japanese
Konnichiwa! For a fast, fun and fresh festive party why not try a night with YO! Sushi’s rock and roll conveyor belt sushi ninjas! Learn the art of making sushi and then pit yourself against your colleagues in a “Ready, Steady, Roll!” competition. With a fresh vibrant atmosphere and entertaining team, they’ll keep the laughs and sake coming all night.
Something a bit different…
Take a trip under the sea for a truly unique Christmas party. A mouth watering menu provided by catering partner Amadeus combined with a private night time tour shows that The National SEA LIFE Centre isn’t just for children! Christmas packages start from £24 per person.
There are a whole host of lively festive venues at Brindleyplace. Click on the links below to plan your perfect Christmas party.
Around the World in 80 Dishes
All Bar One
Bank
Café Ikon
Café Rouge
Carluccio’s
Cielo
Edmunds
handmade burger Co.
Nuvo
Pitcher & Piano
Pizza Express
Shogun Teppan-Yaki
Thai Edge
The Slug and Lettuce