Welcome To The Boardroom – Lane End’s Latest Luxury Meeting Venue
May 25, 2012 at 10:12 am | Posted in Conference Venues | Leave a commentTags: venue, venues, conference, conferences, centre, centres, UK, Lane End, Buckinghamshire, Bucks, meeting, room, rooms, business, conference venues, center, centers, United Kingdom, Britain, meetings, facility, facilities, High, Wycombe, event, events, boardroom, boardrooms, senior, director, directors
The Boardroom is perfect for executive meetings, cocktail receptions, gala dinners and fine dining alfresco on the terrace
Here at Lane End we are absolutely dedicated to providing top quality meeting facilities for multi-day residential conferences – but what happens when a business wants a room for just a day or a few hours?
No problem! We have just launched a brand new luxury meeting venue – The Boardroom – designed specifically for smaller and shorter events.
It is equipped with a custom-made oak boardroom table plus 14 leather executive chairs, multi-functional lighting and a 72-inch plasma screen.
We have created The Boardroom for meetings for up to 14 delegates.
It is situated in a private area away from our five main conference suites – guaranteeing private and distraction-free meetings for everyone.
The Boardroom is a very flexible and versatile business meeting venue – perfect for executive board meetings, cocktail receptions, gala dinners and fine dining alfresco on the terrace.
And although it was originally envisaged for one-day events, there is plenty of accommodation in the building as well – a benefit for delegates who have to travel longer distances.
Lane End Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie said: “Previously, day meetings were harder to accommodate because Lane End is a residential conference centre that was designed primarily for multi-day events in self-contained suites.
“However, we have seen increasing demand from local companies for small and medium-sized day meetings so The Boardroom is a welcome addition to our already extensive facilities.”
For more information about the meeting facilities at Lane End Conference Centre, please contact Heni Fourie, telephone +44 (0)845 521 3013.
Superfast Broadband Now Readily Available At Lane End
May 14, 2012 at 2:27 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Do you know the true internet speed you can expect at your training venue?
Lane End Conference Centre recently invested in a direct fibre optic internet link. The final implementation took place at the end of April. Ever since then the venue benefits from a superfast, totally reliable internet connection.
The team at Lane End now uses speedtest.net to give customers live updates of the real internet speed they can expect at Lane End Conference Centre. This morning the download speed was recorded at a staggering 92.23Mb compared to the UK average of only 12.08Mb (www.uswitch.com/broadband/speedtest).
Mike Gough Operations Director at Lane End Conference Centre said: “We are absolutely delighted with setting such a high standard.
We have noticed a remarkable increase in the number of events where the overall success relies heavily on unfailing internet access, and we simply could not justify leaving such a crucial element of our operation to chance.”
Lane End Conference Centre is a specialist training venue with more than 40 years experience in hosting and managing successful business events. For more information about the training facilities at Lane End contact sales and marketing manager Heni Fourie, telephone +44 (0)845 521 3013, www.lane-end-conferences.co.uk
From Las Vegas to Lane End: Great Location for Kick-Off Day
May 9, 2012 at 9:35 am | Posted in Conference Venues, Team Building Venues | Leave a commentTags: Buckinghamshire, Bucks, centre, centres, conference, conference centre, conference facilities, conference venues, event, events, facilities, Lane End, meeting, team-building, venue, venues
The Pavilion at Lane End – Fully equipped conference room with floor-to-ceiling windows, private terrace and direct access to the grounds.
Lane End Conference Centre was chosen by Active Risk – providers of the world’s first Enterprise Risk Management solution – as the UK venue to host their annual kick-off day.
A very important date in the company’s calendar, the event combined activities to reward staff, communicate goals and set new strategies. The company needed an experienced venue of a high standard, equipped to deal with both intensive conferences and innovative outdoor events, and to stack up against some of the more exotic locations, such as Las Vegas, where this event was previously held.
Lane End Conference Centre was included in a larger venue search and shortlisted about two months before the event. Thereafter various members of the Active Risk team came on four separate visits to judge the suitability, service and flexibility of Lane End.
The team at Lane End worked closely with longstanding partner Hi5 Events to offer interactive team events for the main activity day. Events were carefully chosen to include an element of fun with a segways course, promote teamwork with rocket building and finding solutions in designing the ultimate watershute.
The quintessential English countryside setting of Buckinghamshire-based Lane End, its secluded and private nature, the standard of conference facilities and proximity to the outdoor space proved to be a perfect match – and there is great post-event feedback to proof it.
Peter Robertshaw SVP said: “The general environment at Lane End Conference Centre and the standard of its facilities helped us achieve our business objectives.
“The staff showed a great degree of flexibility around our changing requirements – all requests were dealt with quickly and efficiently. The feedback was extremely positive from our attendees and the event proved to be a great success.”
Peter also commended the skills and professional approach of the event coordinator, Louise Altin, who he said coped extremely well with all the ‘curve balls’ they threw her way.
For more information about the self-contained buildings that contributed to the success of this event, visit our website and look at The Pavilion and Wycombe Hall, or contact Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie, telephone +44 (0)845 521 3013, www.lane-end-conferences.co.uk
Why Late Isn’t Great: Booking Conferences The Right Way
April 12, 2012 at 10:34 am | Posted in Conference Venues, Team Building Venues | Leave a commentTags: booking, bookings, Britain, Buckinghamshire, Bucks, business, center, centers, centre, centres, conference, conference venues, conferences, facilities, facility, High, Lane End, last minute, late, meeting, meetings, room, rooms, UK, United Kingdom, venue, venues, Wycombe
Lane End Conference Centre is happy to accept last-minute bedroom reservations through group bookings or corporate accounts
At least 60 per cent of our business at Lane End Conference Centre comes from existing customers.
And the overwhelming message they give us is that they choose Lane End because it is a dedicated conference venue that focuses specifically on the business sector.
Some positive feedback we received recently from one customer Peter Scrivener summed it up perfectly.
Peter was delighted that Lane End was such a business-dedicated environment – refreshingly free from the bed and breakfast guests prevalent at hotels and other non-specialist venues.
That’s why Lane End – unlike some other conference centres – chooses not to appear on late availability booking sites such as Laterooms.
We’re happy to accept last-minute bedroom reservations but only when they’re part of a group booking through a corporate account.
This explains why the delegates you meet at Lane End are business people rather than leisure guests or contractors.
Our business delegates like the fact that our 34 conference rooms and 104 bedrooms are divided between five completely self-contained buildings.
So if they need absolute privacy to discuss commercially sensitive matters, they’ve got it.
Ultimately, organising and holding successful and productive business meetings requires proper planning – not the last minute, late availability approach.
That’s why our friendly in-house team is here to help you. They will ensure that you always get a top quality, great value business meeting venue when you book in at Lane End.
Need help planning your next conference? Please contact Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie, telephone +44 (0)845 521 3013, www.lane-end-conferences.co.uk
Try Our Conference Venues’ New Bento Box Lunches!
March 13, 2012 at 2:46 pm | Posted in Conference Venues, Team Building Venues | Leave a commentTags: Bento, Britain, Buckinghamshire, Bucks, business, center, centers, centre, centres, conference, conference venues, conferences, High, Japan, Japanese, Lane End, lunch, lunches, meeting, meetings, room, rooms, UK, United Kingdom, venue, venues, working, Wycombe
Delicious new Bento box meals
Ever been to a working lunch that was more ‘lunch’ than ‘working’?
Perhaps the food took too long to arrive. Or maybe it took ages for the messy plates to be cleared. There must be a better way…
At Lane End’s conference venues there is – Bento box lunches. Neat, elegant lunch boxes packed with delicious and healthy options, all in their own handy little compartments.
And when you’ve finished eating, all you do is pop the lid back on the box – so no more messy plates cluttering your conference meeting rooms while you’re trying to work.
No wonder new Bento box lunches are proving to be so popular at our conference centres!
We got the idea from Japan where Bento box meals trace their history back to the 12th century. Think of them as the Japanese equivalent of India’s Tiffin box lunches.
Bento culture was widespread during Japan’s Edo period (1603-1867). Travellers would carry meals of specially prepared food in woven bamboo boxes.
And the practice is still popular today – testament to what a great idea it was all those centuries ago.
The last three decades have seen Bento meals flourish again in Japan. They’re ideal as quick, tasty and nutritious lunches for the country’s busy workers and schoolchildren.
Ask about our great new Bento box lunches when you book your conference venue at Lane End.
To find out more about Lane End’s conference venues, contact our Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie, phone +44 (0)845 521 3013.
What we took away from the M&IT Awards
March 9, 2012 at 2:09 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Mike, Sophie, Carolyn and Heni at the Awards
They say not everyone can be a winner. However, being nominated in the best UK conference centre category at the 24th annual M&IT awards was a prize in itself. We did not win the gold award this year, but we returned to Lane End as one of four finalists in our category of this UK-wide industry award, voted for by customers.
Serious player
Lane End Conference Centre is purpose built and privately owned, with over 40 years experience in running successful business events.
Mike Gough, Operations Director at Lane End said: “The team works very hard to deliver the highest level of service for our delegates. It’s wonderful that their hard work and dedication are being recognized for awards at a national level.”
He continues by saying: “It is especially encouraging to see that an independent brand like ours is acknowledged at this level.”
Location
This specialist venue enjoys a wide-spread customer base from both the UK and Europe, partly because of its great proximity to Heathrow airport but heavily supported by the high quality service and training facilities on offer.
Heni Fourie, Sales and Marketing Manager at Lane End said: “We are proud to be the only finalist from Buckinghamshire in the best UK conference centre category.
“We will continue to raise standards and increase our profile at a national level. Then hopefully we will be back to compete for this title again next year.”
For more information about the facilities at this conference venue UK, contact Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie, telephone +44 (0)845 521 3013, Heni.fourie@lane-end-conferences.co.uk
Your Gold Medal Conference Venue For Team Building
February 17, 2012 at 3:16 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: Britain, Buckinghamshire, Bucks, building, business, centre, centres, conference, conferences, facilities, Lane End, meeting, meetings, team, team-building, teambuilding, UK, United Kingdom, venue, venues
Go for gold at Lane End Conference Centre
This summer’s London 2012 games will be unmissable – for people all over the UK it will be the sports spectacular of a lifetime.
After years of anticipation and excitement, Britain is just weeks away from the start of London 2012 on July 27.
But why just watch sports when you can take part?
Lane End Conference Centre is a leading UK team building and conference venue – and we’re hosting our very own Lane-O-Lympics in conjunction with Hi5 Events.
Win gold, silver and bronze medals for your company or organisation in a range of events designed to test your teamwork skills in an enjoyable, motivational way.
Create your perfect team building day by choosing up to six events, including:
- Archery – don’t worry if you’ve never fired a bow! We give you full safety instruction and a practice session to help you hit the bullseye
- Biathlon – traverse a course on walking skis then fire an air rifle at lettered targets to make words and score points
- Gymkhana – instead of horses you’ll be riding Segways around a course. Aim for a ‘clear round’ in the quickest time to score maximum points
- Basketball Hockey – dribble a hockey ball down a tricky course then pick up a basketball and shoot for the hoop
- Human Table Football – super soccer fun in this life-sized equivalent of table football
- Sumo Wrestling – don a fun sumo suit then attempt to wrestle your opponent out of the ring
- Target Tennis, Target Golf – test your skill by hitting the targets.
Choose six sports for a full day’s team building (£110 + VAT per person) or four for a half-day (three hours, £75 + VAT per person).
International conference centres like Lane End are the perfect venue for your ideal team building day.
For more information and to book places, contact Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie, telephone +44 (0)845 521 3013, www.lane-end-conferences.co.uk
Another Major Award Nomination For Lane End Conference Centre
January 18, 2012 at 2:33 pm | Posted in Conference Venues, Team Building Venues | Leave a commentTags: 2012, Association, award, awards, Britain, Buckinghamshire, Bucks, business, center, centers, centre, centres, conference, conference venues, conferences, facilities, facility, High, Incentive, Industry, Lane End, London, M&IT, meeting, meetings, room, rooms, team, Travel, UK, United Kingdom, venue, venues, Westminster, Wycombe
Lane End Conference Centre has been nominated for two major national awards
Lane End Conference Centre has been shortlisted for another major UK industry award – our second national award nomination in a matter of weeks.
We have been nominated in the Best UK Conference Centre category of the Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT) Industry Awards 2012.
Lane End is one of four UK conference centre venues vying for the award – the winner will be announced on Monday March 5 at a glittering awards ceremony at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.
It comes just weeks after our Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie was selected as a finalist in March’s Meetings Industry Association’s prestigious MIA-List awards. Winners will be presented with their awards at a black tie event on Monday March 19 in London.
Heni said: “We are delighted that Lane End has received two such important award nominations within weeks of each other.
“We all work very hard to deliver the very best possible experience for our delegates. It’s wonderful that our efforts are being nominated for awards at a national level.”
He added: “We are very excited and looking forward to the two awards ceremonies.”
To find out more about the conference and training facilities at Lane End, contact Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie, telephone +44 (0)845 521 3013.
Come And See Your Dream Wedding Venue
January 13, 2012 at 4:59 pm | Posted in Conference Venues, Team Building Venues | 1 CommentTags: bridal, bride, Britain, Buckinghamshire, Bucks, building, business, center, centers, centre, centres, ceremonies, ceremony, conference, conference venues, conferences, facilities, facility, High, Lane End, nuptial, nuptials, reception, UK, United Kingdom, venue, venues, wedding, weddings, Wycombe
It’s always a pleasure to welcome happy guests to Lane End – especially when they’re about to celebrate the most important day of their lives here.
On February 19 – just a few days after Valentine’s Day – we will be holding a Wedding Open Day at The Pavilion.
Come and enjoy a glass of champagne as we roll out the red carpet to showcase this beautiful wedding venue.
You’ll see The Pavilion in all its glory, presented exactly as it would be for a wedding – complete with floral displays, formal chair covers and even a wedding cake.
Tell us all about your wedding plans, everything that will make your big day extra special.
Discuss ideas with our in-house florist and cake lady, try some delicious wedding cake samples and sip a glass of champagne.
The Pavilion offers two fabulous wedding venues:
• The main Pavilion room seats 70-130 wedding breakfast guests with evening receptions for up to 180 guests
• Its garden gazebo and terrace are ideal for outdoor ceremonies and alfresco wedding breakfasts.
And don’t forget – The Pavilion is not just a great wedding venue. It also offers superb conference meeting rooms.
For more details about The Pavilion or any of our other conference centres, please contact Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie, telephone +44 (0)845 521 3013.
Transforming Wycombe Court’s Conference Facilities
January 11, 2012 at 9:39 am | Posted in Conference Venues, Team Building Venues | 1 CommentTags: Britain, Buckinghamshire, Bucks, building, business, center, centers, centre, centres, conference, conferences, end, facilities, facility, High, Kingdom, lane, meeting, meetings, room, rooms, team, team-building, teambuilding, UK, United, venue, venues, Wycombe
Our newly transformed Wycombe Court is now open to delegates again after the latest phase of refurbishments was completed on schedule.
Wycombe Court is now bigger and brighter than ever with higher ceilings and larger windows – letting in more natural daylight and giving delegates better views of our beautiful grounds.
Improvements include bigger room sizes, new plasma screens, an upstairs coffee area and improved air conditioning – bringing Wycombe Court into line with our other self-contained conference venues.
Refurbishment work was carried out during the Christmas and New Year break to avoid disruption.
The new-look Wycombe Court has already hosted its first conference delegates.
Lane End Conference Centre Operations Director Mike Gough said: “Our clients are very happy with the bright fresh open feel; it looks magnificent.”
Wycombe Court can accommodate:
• 90 delegates in a theatre-style room configuration
• 40 delegates in a cabaret-style layout
• 30 delegates in a U-shaped layout.
Work is progressing well on the major refurbishments currently being carried out at Lane End’s other conference facilities.
Everything is on schedule for completion by the end of January, including:
• higher speed (100 megabyte) internet access
• a new private boardroom for fine dining and senior executive meetings
• a new bistro-style restaurant for Wycombe Hall with a new decked area for alfresco dining
• new floor-to-ceiling glass doors at Wycombe Lodge with a new deck for alfresco dining
• a new reception plus ongoing refurbishment of all bedrooms
• extending and enhancing The Cabin games room and bar.
For more details about Wycombe Court and all the other new conference facilities at Lane End, contact Sales and Marketing Manager Heni Fourie, telephone +44 (0)845 521 3013.
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