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Bellamy Central is Back!

Bellamy Central has at last reopened its virtual doors to the public. And we are excited for you to experience our new and improved events services.

So what has changed, I hear you ask?

Well, Bellamy Central is back to deliver professional corporate events to individuals and businesses. For many years, we have enjoyed organising bespoke social and corporate events for our clients. But after careful deliberation, we decided now is the time to launch a new service.

For many years, we have enjoyed organising bespoke social and corporate events for our clients. But after careful deliberation, we decided now is the time to launch a new service. Our aim is to design and deliver our own events to the public. We create exciting themes hosted in a perfect location, either indoors or outdoors, or both. Then from conception to completion, launch a beautifully crafted event for you to enjoy. Why not come along to our next event taking place in May, Health & Wellbeing Fayre.

We have all of course experienced the impact recent events have brought about, and which has given us at Bellamy Central cause to look at what we can do to support communities, and encourage positive social interaction and inclusion. So we are excited to launch our new community groups which will accompany each event we organise. The group encourages the opportunity to learn a new skill, start a new hobby, or to just meet people in a socially safe environment. Our next group accompanies the Health & Wellbeing Fayre and the first meeting takes place in March. Why not join this event and get involved?

Better yet, follow us on social media to get up to the minute information on our upcoming events.

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How to turn your event ideas into a reality

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What’s on your event calendar for the year ahead? If you want to know how to turn your event ideas into a reality, we can help.

While the weather is cold, we at Bellamy Central are always planning ahead for the summer with parties, weddings and fun days out.

Event Services on Offer

For some special social occasions, clients find that they need our full event planning service. This includes every aspect of its organisation from conception to completion. Others may require partial planning assistance, such as table or room dressing for a christening or birthday party. We also offer catering, venue hire and accommodation services. For our corporate clientele, we offer a tailor-made service, with attention to detail when planning conferences and away days. They know that we deliver exceptional service, on budget and on time.

During the summer months come those memorable wedding days, or corporate function for clients and staff alike. Bellamy Central can provide ideas on suitable outdoor spaces, marquee arrangements and themed functions, such as rustic or fairground styled events.

The highlight of the social calendar in June each year is Royal Ascot. We love planning the fine details of our packages like champagne receptions, limousines to the races, executive boxes and visits to the enclosures.

For most, December brings a full social calendar of Christmas Parties and end of year Gala Dinners. With unique touches such as beautiful stage and sets, convenient locations and Michelin star chefs, our customers return again and again.

For more information on how to turn your event ideas into a reality check out our online brochure and see our services on offer.

How Bellamy Central can help

Still undecided about using Bellamy Central for your next event, don’t just take our word for it. Here is what some of our lovely clients have to say:

“I will not hesitate to recommend you to people/organisations to plan parties and charity events.” Tony Anaka, Topaz Club

“Whether your clients are looking for a full planning service for a wedding or event or just need a pair of hands to ensure everything runs smoothly I would highly recommend you to friends and family.” Mr & Mrs Ian Cole

“Thank you for organising our amazing trip to Ascot last summer. You made the process of organising us surprisingly easy and an amazing day was had by everyone.” Rebekah Hillman, Hillman Legal Partnerships

If you’d like to discuss your event ideas and schedule your free 1-hour consultation, then get in touch today. Bellamy Central knows how to turn your event ideas into a reality – call now on 0800 083 5571 or email your enquiry.

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Valentine’s Day and Year Round Romantic Getaways

Valentine’s Day may not be for everyone, yet you cannot escape the appeal of showing loved ones how much you care.
While the right chocolates and flowers can put a smile on someone’s face, what you’d really like is to create some memories that will last for more than just one day.

Here are our top suggestions for sharing some love this February and beyond.

1. Romantic Rooftop Bars
If you and your loved one don’t mind the crisp outdoor feel whilst enjoying a city skyline, then a romantic Valentine’s at a rooftop bar may be for you. Bear in mind that some bars are open all year round while others are seasonal. Check Time Out’s guide to Rooftop Bars with dazzling views.
For more of the best rooftop bars see Visit London.

2. Year Round Romance in London
London is full of incredible sights and sounds. With so many places to see, why limit yourself to 14th February?
This Time Out Guide is packed with enough information to keep the Valentine’s feel going all year round.

3. For Lovers of the Great Outdoors
Why not treat your loved one to a day out visiting one of the many stunning National Trust locations throughout the UK.

4. Luxury Without Limits
If you’ve always wanted to treat yourself and a loved one to a luxury weekend away, then now may be the time. Whether your choice of hotel is a modern boutique or grand Victorian, truly indulgent experiences await your arrival. Find inspiration in the Telegraph’s Best Romantic Hotels article.

If you feel like being impulsive and want a break, here are some ideas that can work whether you are a couple, a family, a solo traveller or a group of friends.

This Telegraph Guide to Romantic Hotels in Europe has something to offer everyone.

Every day is an opportunity to show love, so why not let Bellamy Central help you plan a memorable experience for yourself and someone special.

Seen something in the Guide? We are Event Management Specialists, so give us a call and we can start making your vision a reality. Give us a call on 0800 083 5571 or drop us an email for a free, 1 hour, consultation.

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12 Christmas Events across the UK

Bellay Central’s guide to 12 Christmas events across the UK should get you in the Christmas spirit, if you’re looking to book a day trip or planning a romantic occasion. This is the perfect opportunity to spend create some fun-filled memories with your family and friends.

1. Birmingham Christmas Market
A great place for the family to relax and shop in the heart of the city centre is the ever-popular and ever-growing Birmingham Christmas German Market.

With speciality stalls and vendors selling food, drink and all manner of German produce you’ll be hard-pressed to decide what to buy for yourself or loved ones from the UK’s biggest Christmas outdoor market.

For more information read Visit Birmingham’s site at visitbirmingham.com

2. Christmas at Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens attracts visitors from around the world due to its natural beauty, so as you can imagine Kew turns into an enchanting place this time of year. With increasingly popular year-round events, plan your visit early – you can find more details at kew.org.

3. Edinburgh Hogmanay
Scotland is a country of outstanding beauty, so when planning your next visit why not make it even more memorable with a short break or long weekend to Hogmanay in the festival city that is Edinburgh. What’s On gives you all you need to know about the two-day celebration – edinburghshogmanay.com.

4. Theatre
Lose yourself in the most popular shows such as Lion King or Les Misérables or classic family favourites like The Snowman or Cinderella. You can find more information at londontheatre.co.uk.

5. Sightseeing Bus Tour
If you love learning about local history while riding on an open top bus (British weather permitting), then a sightseeing bus tour is for you.
London has several well-known tour buses which are hugely popular with tourists and these can be found at visitlondon.com

With so many great cities throughout the UK why limit yourself to London, check viator.com for more memorable days out.

6. Oxford Street Christmas Lights
No visit to London during this Yuletide season is complete without a trip to see the Oxford Street and Regent Street lights. A real treat for families and couples alike, these lights are on until 1 January 2019.
For more information about Oxford Street, check oxfordstreet.co.uk

For details about the Christmas lights, check Timeout – timeout.com.

7. Christmas Carols
For a traditional feel in beautiful historical settings, you and your family cannot go wrong with Carol Services held in places of worship such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey or St Martin-in-the-fields. Times and dates can be found at visitlondon.com.

8. Caribbean Christmas Party time
As part of the Winter Season, the Southbank Centre plays host to sounds of the Caribbean with a DJ and a live steel band. For details on how to experience this traditional Caribbean festive music, check www.southbankcentre.co.uk.

9. Festive Horse-Drawn Carriage
What could possibly be more romantic than a horse-drawn carriage ride? How about a Festive Horse-Drawn Carriage ride in Richmond Park? Dates and times are available at www.royalparks.org.uk.

10. Chatsworth at Christmas
What do you get when you cross Scrooge and a stately home? Chatsworth at Christmas! If you are a fan of Charles Dickens and you adore history then you will love the Christmas events at the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. What a great way for you and your family to experience Victorian life as one of the 12 Christmas Events thr. All the information about the Derbyshire home can be found at www.chatsworth.org.

11. Ireland at Christmas
If you fancy taking your loved one away for a few days during this festive season then just across the Irish Sea is a real gem, the Emerald Isle to be exact.

For some ideas on what to do and where to go when in Ireland, have a look at www.ireland.com.

If you love a tipple of the black stuff check out what’s on at the Guinness factory at www.guinness-storehouse.com.

12. Welsh Winter Wonderland
If you’re planning to attend Winter Wonderland, have you considered going to Cardiff Winter Wonderland? With the usual suspects of an amusement park with a funfair and ice- skating rink, this is definitely a family pleaser. Add a few days of stunning scenery and this is the perfect winter getaway. All the information can be found at www.visitwales.com.

Once you have selected one of the 12 Christmas Events across the UK, Bellamy Central can organise tickets and packages for you and the family with travel and accommodation for amazing events across the UK. Whether it’s a romantic break for two or a fun-filled family day trip, let us take the hassle out of planning your Christmas or New Year special occasion because we love helping to create long-lasting memories.

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Christmas Party Ideas

Planning your yuletide corporate event and looking for some Christmas party ideas? Well, it’s never too early, in fact we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.

When planning your festivities, you want to create the right atmosphere and planning in advance ensures that you get the perfect venue for your evening.

At Bellamy Central, we have comprised a wide range of venues to fit all your requirements, so rest assured that when it comes to Christmas parties, for friends, family or clients we’ve got it all covered.

When we organise your special occasion, whether you’d like a great dining experience or entertainment, we have the right package for you.

You may be thinking of a theme – how about fancy dress? Venetian nights are very popular. To give your guests something to talk about back at the office we can even organise some cabaret or acrobatics. You may require a more exclusive party with formal dining, this too can be arranged.

When we organise your corporate Christmas event we take care of everything. In your own private room, we can ensure that your company branding is displayed and your guests leave with a personal gift. And if you like our Christmas Party ideas and make a booking with Bellamy Central before 30th November 2018, you will receive some beautifully designed free gifts to give out on the night!

Whether your party is in a shared space at a venue or in your own exclusive party space we work with you in mind; with décor creating the right ambience to ensure that your night is a memorable one.

At the end of your event we want to make sure that you and your guests have a hassle-free journey home, so we can even take care of your transportation needs.

If you’re looking to have your Christmas party or special occasion in or around London, get in touch with us at Bellamy Central, and let us help to create those unforgettable special moments.

Don’t forget.. book your Christmas event with Bellamy Central before 30th November 2018 to receive free gifts on the night.

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Venue Hire Management Support

As we all know hiring a venue is more than just hiring a space, a hall or a room, it is about creating the right atmosphere for an event. One of the key functions of Bellamy Central’s venue hire management support.

We’re sure that you have plenty of experience when it comes to welcoming the many guests that grace your venue when they walk through your doors. Yet, you know there are areas of planning that need attention for that special occasion such as table dressing, room arrangement and décor or finding the right suppliers. If your clients don’t have the time or the inclination to arrange everything and they look to you for assistance, would you know where to start?

If you’re unsure about making the right decisions for your clients, then this is where we come in.

At Bellamy Central, not only do we have specialist knowledge in event management, we are passionate about creating unforgettable moments.

If you want all the expertise you need in one place, we offer a full event booking support within our venue hire management package.

As part of our services we can:

market your venue to maximise profits
take enquiries from potential clients ensuring that you never miss out on that essential booking
organise show rounds of the venue
organise bookings once a client has decided that the venue is for them
hospitality staff booking
provide an approved supplier list of our trusted partners for ticketing, AV production, catering and much more
arrange room and table dressing of your choice
set up before and clear up after the event and ensure that the venue is safely locked up
manage the access of the venue

Remember we are your event management specialists. If you’d like more information about our venue hire management support service and how we can help you, call us on 0800 083 5571 or drop us an email at info@bellamycentral.co.uk.

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Memorable Gifts for your Clients or Guests

“I’m planning a corporate event and looking for memorable gifts for our clients.”

“I am organising a baby shower for my best friend and really need some help with gifts for the guests.”

“My wedding plans are going really well. All I need to do now is find some gifts to show my appreciation to my maid of honour and bridesmaids.”

If any of the above scenarios sound familiar to you then you need Crystal Cole; they specialise in beautiful crafted, luxury personalised gifts.

With a range of gifts including candles, tea lights, bath bombs, for every occasion – baby showers, wedding party and corporate events, Crystal Cole can create gifts to suit all occasions.

A large selection of candles, a variety of fragrances. The only difficulty you should have is deciding which scent to choose from their large range. Once you’ve chosen your scent and wording for the gift, Crystal Cole will create something fabulous for you.

As if that’s not enough, they also have limited edition seasonal candles, including Christmas candles which are hugely popular.

Why Bellamy Central love Crystal Cole products.

What’s not to love with a beautiful range of products including eco-friendly wash bars. They can do practically anything that you want for your event or special occasion.

Working with high-end clients and event planners, they are highly experienced when it comes to delivering what customers need.

Personalised gifts are a speciality and can be added to a corporate event or any social event to add that extra something.

Like Crystal Cole, we love helping to create special memories for your big day. We at Bellamy Central are experienced event planners and are here to ensure that your wedding day or special occasion is memorable for all the right reasons. That is why we work with the best suppliers to provide those memorable gifts for our clients.

Quote bellamycentral to receive a 10% discount off your first purchase with Crystal Cole

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Finding That Dream Wedding Venue

You have celebrated your engagement and now you’re looking forward to planning your wedding day, but are unsure how to find that dream wedding venue. Before you begin, here are a few things that you may want to consider:

If you have not set a budget yet, this is a good place to start. The venue that you have in mind must fit within your budget.

Another factor to consider is whether you will need accommodation before, during and after the big day. Is your venue of choice suitable for an overnight stay? If not, are there suitable spots within easy reach of your venue?

There are thousands of locations and venues in and around London and throughout England and Wales to suit all tastes. The style of venue you choose would be personal yet practical enough to accommodate your needs and those of your guests. Does the venue you’d like have the capacity for all your guests? Is there any outside space? Would you be able to have a marquee, if you wanted one?

All venues are different and have all kinds of available packages. Some provide catering and all that is entailed with that and some are dry hire, allowing you to provide your own catering, bar and hospitality.

At Bellamy Central, we understand how stressful it can be to plan a wedding with the hiring of the right venue. With years of experience, we are on hand to ensure that your wedding is memorable for the right reasons. We love sharing our expertise with you so have put together a Venue Checklist.

Check out one of our venue recommendations Sopwell House

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London Event May 2018

Topaz Club Symposium London Event

Bellamy Central has had the pleasure of organising this London event on behalf of their clients, Topaz Club. The Symposium, Entrepreneur: Exploring Tools for Success, is taking place on Saturday, 26th May 2018, at Chiswick Town Hall. This almost sold out one day corporate event is sure to be an enjoyable and fact finding opportunity for potential and professional entrepreneurs.

This free ticketed London event brings together the most prominent and knowledgeable, employed and self-employed professionals in business, eager to impart their useful tools for success to new and existing African and Caribbean entrepreneurs living in the UK. It offers a wonderful opportunity for organisations to have some visibility in front of an audience who could benefit and value from  participation at this event. The session topics for the day are as follows:

  • Supporting and Identifying Strengths
  • Methods of Multiple Income Streams

Guests will have the opportunity to hear, be inspired by, and get involved in key discussions with notable speakers and sponsors which will assist them in their journey of entrepreneurship.

This groundbreaking event will be an exciting opportunity to share valuable knowledge and experiences with investors or up and coming professional.

There are opportunities for networking during the breakfast and lunch breaks, to socialize with fellow colleagues, sponsors and speakers.

About The Topaz Club

The Topaz Club is a UK registered charity that promotes friendship and support to its members through a series of events, functions and networking opportunities. The Club has a strong philanthropic tradition of raising funds for charitable purposes within the broader community.

For more information on this event, please contact info@bellamycentral.co.uk or call 0800 083 5571.

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Britannia Hotels Wine & Dine Break from just £29.50!




These packages are available Sunday to Thursday until 15th November 2017, at many of the most popular hotels.

Each Package includes:

Overnight accommodation

Bed & Breakfast

3 Course Dinner

Bottle of House Wine

Prices start at just £29.50 per person per night, and with 51 hotels available covering a range of seaside, city and countryside locations, there is something for everyone.

So book now!