I’m hearing the C word a lot lately!

No not that C word....what on earth are you thinking? I’m talking about Christmas peops.

This signals the start of several things for me; firstly summer is officially over and Autumn is well and truly on its way. Personally I don’t mind Autumn even though I’m a summer fan (the hotter the better)....but Autumn has a some magic there that takes me back to my youth. Secondly, the shops will be changing their stocks soon and the decs will go up way too early as usual (or am I just getting grumpy?) and the TV ads will gear up for the festive season.

Anyway the point is this – the C word indicates a busy time for many businesses and for some an essential time to get things right! Planning is the key for both sales & services. I guess no-one wants to think about Christmas in September, but the truth is we have to.

Whether you are a shop, online sales, wholesaler or whatever your business, plan now, cream some profits and I have to say, I believe this year will be the best for a while as business in general appears to be on the up.

Here’s to that trend continuing eh.......and a happy pre C to you!

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2013

May I express gratitude on behalf of  the organisations and individuals who made such a fantastic contribution to the programme for Heritage Open Days in the Forest of Dean over the weekend 12th to 15th September.

Thanks to them it was possible for the Coleford Area Partnership to arrange for 26 venues, walks and talk to be available.  Some of these provided more than one opportunity for participants.

The Partnership has to rely on the goodwill of others to be able to bring this programme to fruition. Many hours are spent making contact with people and organisations before we are able to let the central people at Heritage Open Days know what the programme for the Forest of Dean will be.  We have to do this prior to 1st May each year in order to ensure that we obtain the necessary cover and national publicity.

In 2014 we will be making particular reference to the period around the First World War and looking for opportunities to highlight the effect of that on our local communities.

If you would like to know more, or even become involved in the future we would be very pleased to hear from you.  Contact can be made by telephone to 01594 836469 or by email to info@coleford-area.org.uk or heritage@main-place.org.uk.

Janet Marrott

16.09.13.

Children's Party Season is Back!

We seem to have had a sudden influx of inquiries for children’s party’s over the past couple of weeks, does this mean Autumn is around the corner? Oh yes it certainly does.....groan.

Still, it’s good to get them and I can fully understand why. The Hall here at the Main Place is an excellent venue for kids to have a fun time, especially when accompanied with a bouncy castle and disco.....yes there’s plenty of room for both and youngsters love them!

We always set up a cafe style area around serving hatch area, so the adults have somewhere to sit together whilst the kids run riot on the castle or dance with the music. This way mums and dads have a good time too!...and we keep them in Tea, coffee and biscuits.

Also, the party’s generate business for local traders, catering, inflatable hire etc, so it’s a great situation to be in and we enjoy the whole kaboosh. Find out more here http://main-place.org.uk/childrens-parties

Now, what else is good about Autumn and the following Winter months? Umm..... 

Networking Rooms

Networking is an important part of building your business and the Forest of Dean has its fair share of Business Clubs, all of which are excellent, well run and have their own styles.

The question is – How important is the venue? Personally I think it is, in fact I would go as far as to say it’s very important......depending what you want!

So what style is best? Grand old buildings, Hotels, Inn’s, or modern premises?  

Now there is no particular right or wrong here, it’s just a case of which suits your group best. The Speech House Hotel is a great example of comfort, good food and grand surroundings, the Orepool Inn is cosy and friendly, Bells Hotel is very corporate, and here at the Main Place we have a modern, well equipped room.

All four examples above are the right rooms for the style of the club. You have to ask yourself “What am I trying to create?” Here at the Main Place we feel the room is perfect for our needs, we have all the technology and equipment in a light airy modern room which is also comfortable. Its the image we have tried to create and it works well.

Main Hall, excellent for......

It’s good to see the Main Hall here at the Main Place, Coleford being used for such a wide variety of activities.

Excellent for business as the room is spacious, airy and modern in appearance. It makes a great AGM, training, class room or just about any indoor business activity required.

Exercise is another usage, but that’s not surprising as when the room is cleared it makes an excellent dance floor, fitness room or any type of exercise class.

Kids Party’s are always fun especially in the Main hall where there is room for a bouncy castle, disco, seating area and dining space....and plenty of room left for the kids run riot!

The adjoining kitchen with serving hatch also helps contribute to the success of the hall, and comes free of charge when hiring the hall.

Whatever your indoor activity, why not give us a call on 01594 836469 to arrange your own personal viewing and talk to us about your requirements.