We’ll meet again… but how will we feel?
Join members of the B4 Retail, Hospitality, Leisure, Conference & Events Hub as they discuss navigating the ‘new normal’ for your customers & guests.
Conference & Events
Here you will find content relating to Conferences & Events, from Event Supplies and Planning to Venues.
Blenheim Re-Launches Start-Up Scheme
Blenheim is once again inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success.
Oxford School of Hospitality Management listed as top in the UK
The Oxford School of Hospitality Management, part of Oxford Brookes Business School, is the only UK hospitality school listed in the top ten Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the World for 2021.
Blenheim Spring Update
We’re delighted to see Spring is truly on its way across the Estate with the trees brimming with buds and more blooms every day.
Latest News from Conference Oxford
Welcome to our Spring 2021 Newsletter. What a difference a day makes! Following the eagerly awaited announcement from the Government on 22nd of February, we now have dates to work towards and we look forward to welcoming you back into our University and college venues very soon.
Gold sustainability accreditation for Oxford Brookes Venues
In recognition of its exceptional sustainability standards, Oxford Brookes Venues has been awarded a gold accreditation by the industry’s ECOsmart scheme. The ECOsmart scheme, run by Greengage Solutions, recognises eco-friendly hotels and conference venues that meet certified high standards of environmental sustainability.
Blenheim February Update
We’re still bringing you the best of the Blenheim Estate so you can stay home and stay connected. Your February Update features stories from the Estate, plus inspiration and activities from our friends and partners. With brighter days upon us the estate is starting to show signs of new growth, with snowdrops lining the ground and Spring babies on the way.
Volunteers Restore Blenheim Estate Historic Hedgerow
A team of volunteers is helping to re-plant an ancient hedgerow as part of a wildlife conservation project in Bladon.
Virtual Wedding Showcase
On the 31st of January, The Ashmolean Museum will be hosting a virtual wedding showcase streaming live from the historic venue.
Sobell Business Lunch
You are warmly invited to join us at our next virtual Sobell Business Lunch and hear from our guest speaker, Professor Anand Menon, who will be delivering his thoughts on ‘The UK in a Changing Europe’.
A Leap of Faith needs Reliable Partners
Having wandered relatively blind into the world of webinars early in lockdown, B4 quickly got to grips with delivering regular content from members on a daily basis, culminating with BIO2020 which saw 102 live webinars delivered over three days.
A Unique Venue in Oxford – Inspiring Minds Since 1683
The Ashmolean Museum with its imposing façade is a well-known landmark building in the City of Oxford and one of the oldest public Museums in the world. Its Collection contains artefacts from across the globe which illuminate elements of the human story; from the earliest civilisations right up to the modern day.
The Future of Christmas Parties
We are in National Lockdown #2 – What does that mean for the annual office Christmas party? Are Christmas parties cancelled this year?
How your customer’s experience has changed in 2020 – and what...
It’s been a year like no other, and alongside the disruption to all our lives, one of the most obvious effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the way the dynamic of the relationships, and interactions, between businesses and their customers have profoundly changed.
Congratulations Pembroke College Catering Team!
We are absolutely delighted that the Pembroke College catering team have made the miaList 2020 shortlist in recognition of the wonderful work they carried out in helping to feed homeless people in Oxford shelters during the first lockdown and beyond. On the 26th of March 2020, Kevin Dudley, Executive Chef and Head of Catering at […]