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Sustainability in Events

Sustainability in Events

With an ever-increasing amount of scrutiny over carbon footprints, running a successful event while remaining “green” might seem like a difficult feat. Thankfully we’re here to help, with some top tips to consider when planning a sustainable event.

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Going offsite

Going offsite

As businesses continue to look for ways to improve their productivity and creativity, going offsite has become even more appealing. With this in mind, here’s our top four reasons to consider taking your next meeting out of the office

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Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

On Saturday 10th June, an intrepid group from Gray Dawes travelled to the north of England to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for mental health charity Mind – enduring a gruelling hike up the Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough mountains.

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The Future of Meetings and Events

The Future of Meetings and Events

The meetings and events industry is constantly evolving. Here at Gray Dawes Events, we keep a close eye on the trends that are shaping the industry and the world at large.

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The Office Management Show

The Office Management Show

We’re delighted to be exhibiting at the Office Management Show on April 27. The event is taking place at the The Thistle, Marble Arch and we’d love to see you there.

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Experience is Everything – Episode 2 – Saffron Mattu

Experience is Everything – Episode 2 – Saffron Mattu

In the second episode of the Experience is Everything Podcast, we chat with Saffron Mattu to get a glimpse into a week in the life of an Events Executive. We find out all about Saffron’s dreams of fame that led her to advertising Dell laptops, her pathway into a career in events, casually rubbing shoulders with Gallagher brothers and Spice Girls, and much, much more.

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Experience is Everything – Episode 1 – Katie Whitby

Experience is Everything – Episode 1 – Katie Whitby

In this first episode of the Experience is Everything Podcast, we caught up with Katie Whitby about her childhood dreams of riding into the danger zone like Maverick, tearing up the streets on scrambler motorbikes, sharing cars with Wimbledon legends (though never getting an invite!) and extreme multitasking at ultra-fancy weddings.

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Questions for your next event

Questions for your next event

Our team has a wealth of experience in managing events, so we know the things you need to ask (yourself and others) to make them a success. Thankfully for you, dear reader, we’ve distilled our years of experience down into a handy cheat sheet that you can use as a starting point when planning your next event.

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On Demand Webinar: How to Create a Seamless Event in 2023

On Demand Webinar: How to Create a Seamless Event in 2023

No matter what size your organisation is, planning a corporate meeting or event is no easy feat. Having the voice of experience in your corner can make all the difference. Join our upcoming webinar for some top tips and tricks for making the most of your event experience.

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