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Jessamy Cowie

Jessamy channels her passion for sustainability and cultural events into shining a spotlight on innovation and inspiration in the events world, and heading up Hire Space's sustainability committee.

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Christmas Parties

Score Maximum Points With A Party At TOCA Social

On the lookout for a one-of-a-kind party venue that's guaranteed to get guests talking? We've got a space that'll do just the trick: football-themed venue, TOCA Social! Read on to find out why this venue kicks all others to the kerb!

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Unusual Venues

Corporate Entertainment Goes Off With A Bang At Fairgame, Our Venue Of The Month

There's no better place to host an uplifting, engaging event for clients and stakeholders than Fairgame, the new fairground-themed venue in Canary Wharf. Roll up, roll up: here's why it's the ideal spot to bridge work and play!

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Cool Venues

Play Your Cards Right With A Product Launch At Hijingo

Bored of your usual haunts? We've got the perfect spot to spice up your socials. Our unique venue of the month is bringing bingo back with a flashy, fun twist - read on to find out why we love Hijingo for a whole score of events.

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EventLAB 2021

How To Deal With Constant Change

If you’re someone who struggles with change, you’re certainly not alone. This insightful talk from founder of Stress Matters, Laura Capell-Abra, provides practical advice and guidance on coping with constant change.

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Historic Venues

Hire Space Gets Festive In Edinburgh

The Hire Space team recently attended Edinburgh Convention Bureau’s Festive FAM Trip, held in Scotland’s beautiful capital city. Here’s what we got up to, and why Edinburgh should be at the top of your list for your next event!

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Christmas

10 Last-Minute Virtual Christmas Party Ideas

While you might not be tap-dancing on tables in a pub this Christmas, there's no reason you can't dance the night away from home! We've scoured the virtual party scene to find 10 of the absolute best last minute Christmas social ideas to save the season!

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Historic Venues

Host Conferences For The History Books At The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

London is a hotbed of history and stately buildings, and among the city's grandest and most prestigious venues is the stunning Lincoln's Inn. Here's why it's the perfect venue for your next event.

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Sustainability

Historic London Venues: A Transformation Towards Sustainability - Reset Connect 2022

As sustainability becomes more ingrained in the events industry, clients are demanding greener venues for their events. This panel from Reset Connect 2022 delved into how historic venues are leading the charge towards sustainability in the UK.

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Accessibility

Event Legacies And The Importance of Making Sustainable Events Inclusive and Accessible - Reset Connect 2022

As we move to staging more sustainable events, we need to make sure that we’re not letting accessibility fall by the wayside. This panel discussed discuss how we can balance key sustainability concerns with making sure the event experience is positive and inclusive for all attendees.

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Sustainability

Using Event Tech To Drive Sustainability - Reset Connect 2022

As we look to the major challenge of the next decades - the climate crisis - we need to be channelling our efforts and creativity into developing technology to help us to decarbonise. This panel from Reset Connect 2022 explored how event tech can drive forward sustainability across the sector.

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Sustainability

UK Events Agencies Reinventing Around Sustainability - Reset Connect 2022

Event agencies have a real opportunity to advocate for sustainability, but promoting sustainable practices alongside meeting client demands can be a tricky balance. This panel at Reset Connect 2022 explored how UK event agencies are working to bring their clients on the journey.

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Sustainability

Key Takeaways From Reset Connect 2022

In June 2022, Hire Space hosted the London Hub stage at the first ever edition of Reset Connect, the flagship sustainability event for London Climate Action Week. Here, we’ve dived into the key takeaways from some of the stage's sessions on sustainability in the events industry and beyond.

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Sustainability

Understanding Your Event Impact: Key Takeaways From Reset Connect's Sustainability Workshop Series

All events have an environmental footprint, and while attending the sustainability workshops run by Reset Connect, we learnt some valuable lessons about understanding and reducing your events' impacts. Read on for a sneak peek at growing greener.

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Sustainability

Building Sustainability Into Your Event: What We Learnt From EventLAB 2021

At this year's EventLAB we wanted to make sure that sustainability was at the top of our agenda. Check out what we did, what we learnt, and what we'll do differently next time in this piece.

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Unique Venue Of The Month

Come Together At Abbey Road Studios, Our Unique Venue Of The Month

When you find yourself in times of (venue-finding) trouble, the team at Hire Space are here for you. From legendary Christmas parties, to conferences with record attendance, believe us: nothing's going to change your world like having this venue on your radar!

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Conferences

Host A Gold Medal Conference At London Stadium

London Stadium is home to some of the best event spaces in London, and for a stylish conference with impressive spaces, it's a tough one to beat. Here are our recommendations for putting your conference on the podium at London Stadium!

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International Women's Day

International Women’s Day: Breaking The Bias In Events With Lauralee Whyte

The theme of this year's International Women's Day - #BreakTheBias - is one that's hugely pertinent to events. We sat down with Lauralee Whyte, founder of SPECTRUM Speakers and Entertainers, to discuss what breaking biases looks like for the industry.

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Hybrid Events

Running Hybrid Events: A Case Study With White Light

By most industry accounts, hybrid events are here to stay, but actually delivering them can be a daunting process. We sat down with White Light to discuss how to plan for a smooth hybrid event that delivers value for virtual and in-person attendees.

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Conferences

Host An Unbeatable Conference At Hijingo

Techy, engaging, and offering an out-of-this-world delegate experience, Hijingo's conference formula is guaranteed to stick in attendees' minds. Here's why we think this venue is a top option for a conference.

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Conferences

Drive Your Conferences Up A Gear At The Engine Rooms

If you're looking to drive up engagement at your next conference, it's crucial to have a great venue to get attendees revved up - like instant cult classic The Engine Rooms. Here's why we think this venue is the perfect formula for an engaging conference.

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Conferences

Stand Out With A Conference At St Mary's Venue

It's the season of kick-off conferences, and it's all too easy to come up short when you're vying for audiences. In our experience, having an impressive venue makes all the difference to standing out, so here's our top tip for the setting: St Mary's Venue.

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EventLAB 2021

EventLAB 2021: Workplace Ethics And D&I Initiatives To Attract New Talent To The Industry

With workplace wellbeing high on the agenda after the past 2 years, it's a pivotal time in the industry. Check out this session on addressing workplace ethics, and bringing new D&I initiatives into the industry.

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EventLAB 2021

What Does Code Red For Climate Change Mean For Event Organisers - EventLAB 2021

This panel, on the impact of code red on the events sector, delved into the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector, and provided some key starting points for attendees to make shifts in their own lives and work.

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Meetings

Master Your Meetings At Events @ No 6

When it comes to meetings, nothing has as much of an impact on productivity as your surroundings. Luckily, we've found the perfect venue to ensure your meeting gets everyone motivated: purpose-built events venue Events @ No 6.

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