Archive for the ‘Venues and Function Rooms’ Category

Luton Hoo Warren Weir – Wedding Venue and Disco

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

I will be playing Luton Hoo tomorrow in the Warren Weir building. I’m very much loooking forward to reviewing the facilities available at Luton Hoo as I hear it is one of the best wedding venues in the area. My client is having bands, a choir and singers as well as a full on party disco which I will be providing.

I will post a review next week!

Wedding at Woburn Safari Lodge

Monday, August 16th, 2010

At the weekend I played Woburn Safari Lodge at Woburn Safari Park. This is a nice facility for weddings, birthdays or anniversary’s. I have put together a review from my perspective of the facilities at Woburn and the services I can provide for this venue.

Location- Woburn, in the Safari Park
Travel Time –  25 minutes travel time.
Setup time – 50 mins.
Space for full setup? – Yes enough room for Disco service level 3
Smoke Machine – Yes
Bubble Machine – Yes
Lighting – On dimmer switches can be controlled fully
Room turn around time from dinner to Disco –Usually 30 – 45 minutes which is the time I can setup.
Noise / Sound Limiter – No
Layout – Bar in same room as the Disco, Tables at the end of the room.
Staff – Happy, Helpful and professional.
There were a number of play facilities available such as swan boats and a bouncy castle for the kids. Overall a good family venue.

Wedding at Fanhams Hall in Ware, Hertfordshire.

Monday, July 19th, 2010

At the weekend I played Fanhams Hall in Ware. This is an excellent facility for weddings. I have put together a review from my perspective of the facilities at Fanhams Hall in Hertfordshire and the services I can provide for this venue.

Location- Ware, Hertfordshire
Travel Time –  55 minutes travel time.
Setup time – 1hr.
Space for full setup? – Yes enough room for Disco service level 3 each of the 2 alcoves
Smoke Machine – No
Bubble Machine – Yes
Hotel Lighting – On dimmer switches can be controlled fully
Room turn around time from dinner to Disco –Usually 30 – 45 minutes which is the time I can setup.
Noise / Sound Limiter – No
Layout – Bar not in same room as the Disco, Tables around edge of dance floor
Staff – Happy, Helpful and professional.

The disco can be setup early required to return later for a small additional fee although the room is quite narrow and this may impede on the usual spot for the top table.

DJ’ing at Woburn Sculpture Gallery

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Once again I was providing Disco and DJ services at the Sculpture Gallery at Woburn. They had a band performing also at the wedding so I had the light show on the dance floor and tucked myself around the corner to make room for the band. Worth bearing in mind if you are thinking of having a band and disco at this venue. The band did overrun slightly but this gave me a chance to feed the carp in the lake outside, some lovely fish in there wish I’d bought a rod!

Disco at the United Reformed Church Hall in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

At the weekend I played the United Reformed Church Hall in Harpenden, Hertfordshire . This is a facility ideal for childrens parties. I have put together a review from my perspective of the facilities at The United Reformed Church Hall in Harpenden and the services I can provide for this venue.

Location- Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Travel Time –  20 minutes travel time.
Setup time – 40 minutes to 1hr.
Space for full setup? – Yes enough room for Disco service level 3
Smoke Machine – Yes
Bubble Machine – Yes
Lighting – On or Off
Room turn around time from dinner to Disco –N/A
Noise / Sound Limiter – No
Layout – Bare Hall layout Kitchen at one end with a hatch.
Staff – N/A apart from caretaker.

There are no curtains at the venue so summer parties will not get the disco atmosphere until after sundown.

The Marriott Hotel, Northampton, Nr A45. Wedding Disco

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

At the weekend I played the Marriott Hotel in Northampton . This is an excellent facility for weddings, birthdays or corporate events. I have put together a review from my perspective of the facilities at The Marriott in Northamptonshire and the services I can provide for this venue.

Location- Just off A45, Northamptonshire
Travel Time –  55 minutes travel time.
Setup time – 1hr.
Space for full setup? – Yes enough room for Disco service level 3 in a variety of Suites
Smoke Machine – No
Bubble Machine – Yes
Hotel Lighting – On dimmer switches can be controlled fully
Room turn around time from dinner to Disco –Usually 45 minutes to an hour which is the time I can setup.
Noise / Sound Limiter – No
Layout – Bar not in same room as the Disco for all suites but itis for some, Tables around edge of dance floor
Staff – Happy, Helpful and professional.

The disco can be setup early required to return later for a small additional fee.

Disco at Aldenham Golf Club

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

At the weekend I played the Aldenham Golf Club not far from the Hilton in Watford, Hertfordshire . This moderate facility for weddings, birthdays or corporate events. I have put together a review from my perspective of the facilities at Aldenham Golf Club Nr Watford and the services I can provide for this venue.

Location- Aldenham Nr. Watford, Hertfordshire
Travel Time –  30 minutes travel time.
Setup time – 1hr.
Space for full setup? – Yes, just enough room for Disco service level 3 in the far corner.
Smoke Machine – Yes
Bubble Machine – Yes
Hotel Lighting – On dimmer switches can be controlled fully
Room turn around time from dinner to Disco –30 minutes to an hour. I would advise setup prior to the dinner due to a shortage of space an access right through the bar.
Noise / Sound Limiter – No
Layout – Bar in same room to Disco, Tables around edge of dance floor
Staff – Pleasent.
A moderate venue with a nice patio area for summer.

Disco at Luton Hoo!

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

I have recently taken a booking for Luton Hoo and am looking forward to reviewing the facilities. I hope to add a review shortly.

 

Adam