Autumn/Winter Offers 2011
Now Autumn is upon us and holidays are a distant memory for some, you may well be planning your next meeting or conference.
When booking your Autumn and Winter meetings here at Occasions, why not treat your delegates to a "Winter Warmer" lunch and choose from soup and a roll, scouse, curries or other similar warming culinary delights, available from our winter menu selections.
Also for any meetings taking place in December, we will be tempting you and your delegates with a complimentary "Christmas sweetener" to accompany your morning and afternoon tea/coffee.
For further details contact the Events Team on 0151 734 4930.
Open Day - Thursday 9th June 2011
We are delighted to announce that we are holding an Open Day on Thursday 9th June 2011 between 11.00am and 2.00pm or 4.00pm and 7.00pm. This will give an opportunity to view the facilities available at this stunning Conference, Meeting and Wedding Venue. Refreshments will be provided at both sessions.
If you would like to attend one of the time slots, please email; jane@bluecoatoccasions.co.uk or call us on 0151 734 4930.
Lunchtime Concert Series 2011
Following the success of the Lunchtime Concerts in 2010, a second series will being on 24th February 2011 and will continue for 6 weeks. They will take place, as before, in the Blue Coat School Chapel.
The School A level music students will be performing and guest performers this year will be Professor Ian Tracey, organist Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and Brendan Ball, trumpeter with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. The dates are as follows:-
Thursday 24th February 2011 - A Level Students
Thursday 3rd March 2011 - A Level Students
Thursday 10th March 2011 - A Level Students
Thursday 17th March 2011 - A Level Students
Thursday 24th March 2011 - Prof. Ian Tracey & Brendan Ball
Wednesday 30th March 2011 - A Level Students
February 2011
New Training Room
A new training room has now been added to our facilities, namely the "Stythe Room". This has a capacity for up to 18 delegates and is an ideal room for meetings, seminars and training. The same service and equipment is provided as for our other rooms.
Whether you are a regular or new user of our premises, why not enquire if this room would be suitable for your event.
October 2010
We are delighted to have completed our first year of trading, during which time we have seen a greater than expected level of bookings. Already, in our first month of year 2, bookings have tripled in comparison to this time last year. We are extremely pleased with the positive feedback from clients and delegates and hope that the warm, friendly and professional service offered will ensure that we continue to go from strength to strength. Due to the demand for the venue and our aim to continue to grow whilst delivering a top quality service, we have now increased our team. We are pleased to welcome Elly Jones who has brought with her many years of experience in sales and marketing.
May 2010
Make Do and Knit
March 2010, saw the launch of an exciting even in the Knitting and Craft Calendar. Make Do and Knit was held over a 2 day period. The Fair had a vintage feel, echoing drapers of yesteryear, were one could buy everything one needed from under one roof. Carefully selected retailers offered a wide selection of high quality knitting, spinning, dress-making and haberdashery supplies. Fashion Shows ran throughout the two days in the circular stone Chapel with it's glass domed ceiling. The Cafe, in the Blundell Suite also had a vintage feel, offering high quality, home cooked food at affordable prices.
The organisers were thrilled by the success of the event and we look forward to welcoming them back in the future.
March 2010
Oddbins Wine Fair
In November 2009, Oddbins hosted an evening Wine Fair at the Blue Coat School. The stalls were set up in the Boardroom and Blundell Suite, creating a fantastic atmosphere for the event. There were respresentatives from wineries including Concha y Toro and Pol Roger together with a table set up by the Cheese Company. Michael Stoddart, Manager of Oddbins, Allerton Road commented: "the venue was gorgeous, the wine splendid and the event was a fantastic occasion". We hope to welcome Oddbins back again in the future.
Nov 2009
Blue Coat School welcomes the Chamber of Commerce
The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is holding a Charity Networking event here at the Blue Coat on Wednesday 14th October. There will be presentations from the John Moores Foundation and Bryan Adams from PH Creative. Occasions at The Blue Coat School are delighted to now be members of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.
Oct 2009