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He may have "retired from public life" but Transformers star Shia LaBeouf doesn't seem intent on going quietly - well, not if his involvement in a recent South London barfight is any indicaton. And while we're not one to condone violence on any scale, it's flattering to see him spending so mu

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London is a city full of Museums and while they have long fascinated and informed countless visitors, their full potential as prime event spaces is yet to be realised. James Roche presents five top London Museum Venues. Foundling Museum Source: foundlingmuseum.org.uk If you're anything like the couple in the above photograph and you fancy celebrating post-wedding with a rendition of Billy Joel's

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Vintage weddings are certainly in vogue at the moment but to capture the true magic of previous eras, you'll need more than just Grandma's crinkly old dress and Dad standing behind the groom with shotgun in hand. Hire Space knows exactly what it takes to provide the most memorable of vintage weddings. James Roche brings you three top venues! Hackney Empire Combine your love of all things vintage with a wedding celebration at the world-renowned Hackney Empire! If you're like me, you probably do

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Movies are about escapism but they can also give you great advice on what NOT to do in any number of situations. This is particularly true in the case of weddings. Whether it’s doing your research on the Celebrant before your big day (I’m sure we all remember Rowan Atkinson’s gaffe-prone Priest in Four Weddings and a Funeral) or discovering that it’s probably not wise to have anyone that looks like David Carradine in attendance (Kill Bill - blood stains sure are tough to get out of a wedding dre

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London loves its sports and here's no doubt it also loves its bars . At Hire Space, we love any venue that combines the two. By James Roche The Alexandra If there's anything I love more than sport, it's watching sport with a Guinness in hand. Not only is The Alexandra one of the best places to grab a pint of the black stuff, but it is the undisputed home of Gaelic Sports in South London. Boasting two large HD projector screens, a 60 inch and four 48 in

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It’s getting cold… and fast. To cheer you all up, Hire Space has decided to look ahead to Christmas Party season. James Roche brings you three top city bars for a Christmas Party ! Steam Wine Bar

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The Hire Space team works closely with a diverse range of venues, from art galleries to premier hotels and function centres but we've never forgotten our roots. Co-founders Will Swannell and Ed Poland set out with a plan to help venues with limited budgets to market their spaces for hire. Community Centres may be underused but as we've discovered, their facilities are often first class. James Roche brings your three top London community centres

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Large, bright and accommodating with a real community focus, church halls make brilliantly versatile venues capable of hosting a range of events. They are spaces well worth celebrating. James Roche brings you three church halls for hire in London! St George's Campden Hill They might have blamed the acoustics, but the truth is, the choir at my

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Here at Hire Space we have just had the first booking for a marriage proposal at one of our venues. So I'll start with a massive congratulations to David and Gaby the couple to be. Don't worry we're not giving the game away, the engagement was on Sunday! For popping the big question David headed to Vista at Trafalgar Square, one of our favorite roof top bar

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Massage, meditation, yoga, stress management and time with friends eating nothing but the finest in exotic cuisine - sounds too good to be true, right? No, this isn't a cheesy ad for a cruise ship company. This is Hire Space's guide to a more relaxed London. Escapism has never been so attainable. Dust off the Enya CDs as James Roche brings you three chill out venues in London. Chelsea Day Spa

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Movies on demand, DVD box sets, TIVO - we live in an age where the latest and greatest in TV and film are at our fingertips. There is more pressure than ever before on cinemas and theatres to meet expectations. Luckily, Hire Space is here to help you find the best of the best. James Roche brings you three great screens for hire in London! Genesis Cinema For a really unique event, Genesis could be just the ticket. Whether you’re enjoying a smaller gathering featuring hire of the intimate

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Winter – a time of wretched winds, cold, sleet and snow or a window of opportunity? At Hire Space , we view things sunny side up, even if the sun itself is a little tricky to find sometimes. Beer gardens are great at summer time but we think that heading into winter, it’s time we celebrated some of our other fantastic spaces available for hire in London Town. James Roche brings you three warm winter venues! Beach Blanket Babylon When I created the Heman Woman Haters Heman Loving Club as a chi

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London is full of grand buildings, impressive architecture and iconic landmarks but there is are also a number of fantastic community centres and event spaces that are underused and in our opinion, under-appreciated. Hire Space began with the idea of promoting and celebrating such venues so without further ado, James Roche brings you five top community workshop spaces for hire in London! The Hall at St James the Less

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From casual pubs to exclusive clubs, Soho is definitely a kingdom for the cool kids. That’s not to say we can’t all enjoy its many wonders – you just need to know where to start. Hire Space’s James Roche is here to help with ‘Three Slamming Soho Spots!’ Avalon Soho According to legend, Avalon was an island paradise to which Arthur was carried after his death. If you ignore the part about the deceased King and forgive the absence of palm trees and coconuts, then you’d have to admit that this p

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Did you know that Henry Winkler AKA "The Fonze" from Happy Days was an executive producer on action-adventure television series MacGyver? Can you imagine a New Year's party featuring both Winkler and Richard Dean Anderson? It's enough to make your head explode! Thankfully, the team at Hire Space have got some equally mind-blowing venues to help you bring in the new year. More versatile than MacGyver with a Swiss Army Knife and cooler than an ice statue of "The Fonze", these event spaces are perf

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Anyone who has ever been to an Asian wedding will tell you one thing – they’re big. If the bride is on a first name-basis with everyone at the reception, then something’s obviously gone wrong in the planning phase. Just like the Aussie cricket team, Hire Space knows a thing or two about big celebrations. James Roche brings you five top Asian weddi

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It wasn't that long ago that we featured a blog on photography studios but with so many great venues joining the Hire Space stable, we knew that it was time to send James Roche out again to preview five more marvellous film and photography spaces available for hire in London! First Option Studio With a Welsh slate entrance and custom built French doors, one could never accuse this split-level studio space of being culturally exclusive. And whether you're filming a Bollywood blockbuster, Holly

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The pop-up trend hit London about two years ago, and is still going strong. As a result, the city has witnessed a growth in multi-purpose event spaces that can be used for anything from exhibitions, to photography studios to pop-up restaurants and parties. Hire Space is, of course, helping to open these spaces up to potential users. This week, we explore a few spaces with the most versatile of offerings. Loft Studios Loft Studios in Kensal Gr

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We know what you're thinking. You've played basketball, you've given baseball a crack and are considering trying your hand at cricket but there's one sport beginning with 'b' that you'd like to cross off your list first: badminton. Hire Space's resident sporting expert James Roche takes you through three top badminton court spaces available for hire. Whether you're a novice, pro or somewhere in between, these venues will supply exactly what you're after! Sports Hall at Harrow Club

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While arguments between loved ones are nothing out of the ordinary, sometimes we can be a little slow in repairing the damage they cause. Sunday is Kiss and Make Up Day and to celebrate, Hire Space's love guru/hopeless romantic James Roche brings you three passionate London venues to mark the oc

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