St Paul Old Ford
East Bay Lane, East London, E3 5JL
St Columba barge offers you a unique and inspiring venue to host your event. Based on a wide beam boat on the Lea Navigation nestled between the new developments of the Olympic Park and the creative centre of Hackney Wick, we offer the perfect get away.
Upon entering the boat, you can immediately feel the peace and tranquillity that the water brings. Usually we are stuck in offices behind desks and computers, which isn’t the ideal environment for creativeness and building trust. That’s why St Columba is perfect for Meetings, Training Days and Team Away Days as we offer a relaxed layout with sofas and deckchairs, helping people to be more open and creative as their physical bodies are relaxed. If you’re after something more formal, the tables and chairs can be arranged into a layout that suits you, all you need to do is ask!
Set in a unique location with serene views of London, St Columba is also an idyllic place to build relationships and make an impression, whether you want to run a class or host a dinner party. Enjoy the fresh air by sitting out on the deck in the summer months or put the heating on and cosy up with blankets and candles during the winter. Only a stone’s throw away from the City, you get the feeling of being away from the hustle and bustle, but without all the travel!
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PharmaBrands
Specialised Industry Conferences
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Deaf Sports Personality of the Year
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We are very proud to have worked with Ric at DSPY for a number of years. DSPY is a very special awards night, celebrating the achievements of deaf athletes.
Mars Food
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When Mars Food needed a two day, two night venue for 145 delegates, with breakout meeting space and two evening events, we recommended De Vere Wokefield Park for its exceptional onsite facilities and proximity to both Heathrow and Gatwick.
Aquatics GB
Annual away day and awards, Glasgow
For their annual away day and awards celebrating the season's successes, Aquatics GB needed a Glasgow venue for 110 delegates by day and 250 at the awards dinner, with affordable accessible accommodation. We secured the Glasgow Marriott, with further budget accommodation at the nearby Ibis Budget Glasgow.
Tamarindo
Renewable energy PR agency
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Fellowship for British Hairdressing
Barry Stephens, Chief Executive Officer
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NHS
Training
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Greenpeace
A global campaigning network
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