You’ve booked BIBA. You’ve booked the hotel. Your clients are coming to Manchester. If you’re starting to think about BIBA Manchester events for clients, colleagues or partners, don’t treat the time outside the conference as an afterthought. Please don’t just book a table for twelve. BIBA brings thousands of people from across the insurance industry together in one city. And while the …
If booking the Christmas office party has been sitting somewhere near the bottom of your to-do list since summer, consider this your sign. October is here. And, in our experience, it’s the sweet spot for getting the Christmas party sorted. It’s late enough for people to finally start thinking about Christmas but early enough that you still have choices. Dates. …
Still haven’t booked your office Christmas party? It’s October. Christmas is suddenly not quite as far away as it seemed. And somewhere in an office across Manchester, someone has just remembered those immortal words: “You’re sorting the Christmas party this year, aren’t you?” If that someone is you, don’t panic. There’s still time to book a brilliant office Christmas party …
Nobody has ever walked into a room, spotted 200 name badges and thought: Fabulous. Yet insurance networking events remain hugely important in an industry built on relationships, reputation and trust. And rightly so. There is still enormous value in getting people into the same room, perhaps even more so in a world of Teams calls, LinkedIn messages and increasingly digital …
Insurance is built on relationships. So why are so many insurance events still built around name badges, drinks receptions and hoping people will mingle? There. We said it. In an industry where trust, reputation and personal relationships matter enormously, bringing people together should be one of the most powerful things a business can do. But only if you give people …
Looking for corporate Christmas party ideas that go beyond the predictable dinner and DJ? Christmas 2026 is all about experiences, hospitality and creating moments that bring people together. For many businesses, it’s one of the few occasions in the year when everyone is in the same room. Done well, it’s not simply a night out. It’s a chance to celebrate, …
The August Bank Holiday is summer’s last great excuse to throw a party. So use it. Whether your bank holiday party is a long garden lunch, cocktails that accidentally become dinner, or a full-blown celebration that carries on long after the sun disappears, there’s one thing we know after almost 40 years of creating events: great parties don’t just happen. …
Three years ago, Chanel transformed Manchester’s Northern Quarter into a catwalk for its spectacular Métiers d’Art show. This September, fashion is putting Manchester firmly in the spotlight once again. The British Fashion Council (BFC) is launching Fashion Britain, a major nationwide celebration taking fashion beyond the capital and into six UK cities, including Manchester. Throughout September, the programme will bring …
Whether you’re hosting family, neighbours or the entire street, there’s something rather special about watching England together. A World Cup party isn’t just about the football. It’s about the anticipation before kick-off, the collective nerves, the celebrations (hopefully!) and those moments that become memories long after the final whistle. After more than 30 years planning celebrations of every size, including …
Accessible and Inclusive Corporate Events: Planning Guide Accessible and inclusive corporate events are no longer a nice-to-have. They are essential for creating professional, welcoming experiences where every attendee can take part with confidence. From physical accessibility and inclusive catering to neurodiversity, presentation design and hybrid access, knowing how to plan accessible and inclusive corporate events helps remove barriers before they …
