What's Floating Around Cloud 9? 30th April

30th April

Welcome to another week and we are in a post champagne & tea party high after celebrating the birthday of a special friend of ours yesterday up in Manchester! 

But it's another busy time at Cloud 9 Towers and our first order of business this week is our special ladies day in June. Royal Ascot Ladies Day comes to Nottingham is starting to gain momentum and we are in major promotional mode for it!

As well as ads in some of the local magazines around the Rushcliffe area, we have also run in the latest issue of Affari, which was their Jubilee Special.

You can take a look using this linkhttp://goo.gl/2k549

It's well worth a read so do take a look and sign up to get a free copy straight to your in-box each month!

If you like a little shopping, then you are in for a treat at the event as we now have 30 different stalls booked for the event selling everything from Soap to Sweeties. In fact its been so popular for Stalls that we have had to issue a sold out sign on all of the sites where we had listed the event!

So we have the venue, we have the shopping sorted and whilst its still a little early to get the champagne on ice just yet, its not too early to book your tickets for this exceptional event.

It really is great value as the ticket price includes Champagne & Canapes on arrival, a three course luncheon with wine, afternoon tea, your own reserved seating all day, a goody bag, top class advice on racing, a friendly atmosphere and free parking! 

And if you book a table of 10, you get a 10% discount, so don't delay, book now! You can book online via Eventbrite or you can simply email paula@cloud9em.co.uk for a booking form, it couldn't be easier!

 

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2556510592 

We are getting pretty close to announcing the full line up for the CIPR Northern Conference 2012 now so watch this space! Do make a note in your diary though as it's Wednesday 4th July at the Northern Ballet Theatre in Leeds.

In addition to three great workshops, we also have three great panels, with one on Social Media, one on Journalism and one on Video Broadcasting. Book early!

http://ciprnc2012.eventbrite.com/

As we are moving in to May, its fair to say that Wedding Season is firmly upon us and if you, or anyone you know is getting hitched this year, please don't forget our sister company, Dazzling Table Displays http://www.dazzlingtabledisplays.com/

Not so much a Wedding Planning Service, although we can do this if asked, but a great resource for hiring decorations for your event, at a really incredibly cheap rate.

In fact, we are bit a like the Pound Shops, but we just ask for a deposit and the return of our items after you have finished with them!

So, toodle pip folks and here's to another great week!

What's Floating Around Cloud 9? 23rd April

Welcome to another week!

First up is the launch of Fresh 2012 with some truly fabulous creative from McCann Erickson in Birmingham http://www.freshawards.co.uk and this year with new categories including a breakthrough category for those that haven't entered before, there has never been a better time to get Fresh!

We are also supporting some new initiatives with Fresh in 2012 including the Jack & Ada Beattie Foundation which is all about Fighting Corners, especially for those that can't fight them, themselves. A remarkable charity set up by the legendary brummie Trevor Beattie, please do take a look and see what they are all about http://www.beattiefoundation.com

Even if you missed the early bird booking deadline for the CIPR Northern Conference this year, you will not want to miss the event. With three fabulous keynote speakers, three workshops and three panel sessions, it will certainly be a packed schedule with something for everyone working in the PR and Communications industry.

With a Fit for the Future theme, it promises to be a very inspirational day and we are delighted to announce that Rob Brown of Staniforth will be joining the Social Media Panel.

We will be announcing the other panellists shortly, but do make a note of the date: Wednesday 4th July 2012 at the Northern Ballet Theatre in Leeds. www.ciprnc2012.eventbrite.com

We have a bit of a diary clash on Thursday! During the day we are off to the Conference & Hospitality Show in Leeds, at Leeds United Football Ground.

It's always good to stay up to date with the venues and new initiatives planned around the City and whilst we have the CIPR Northern Conference in Leeds this year, we thought we should go and stay up to date!

It's Thursday night that is the real problem! 

Is the How Do Awards and whilst we normally go and always enjoy the event, it looks like we can't make it this year.

We would like to wish everyone shortlisted the very best of luck and hope that everyone going has an enjoyable evening!

It's also the 4th Birthday Party of RSViP at the Alea Casino in Nottingham and as a member (of RSViP, not the Casino!), we should be going along and networking and helping them celebrate!

But, a Friend of ours has bought tickets to see Mary Shelley at Nottingham Playhouse http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/drama/mary-shelley/ and we think we already said yes, we would go! 

Bit like buses events, nothing and then three come along at once!

We sign off the week with a very Happy Birthday Message to our dear friend Sybil who celebrates a big Birthday at the end of the week. We will be enjoying our time with Syb as she throws a Champagne Tea Party in Manchester!

Happy Birthday Syb, hope your day is as fabulous as you are!

Have a great week everyone!

What's Floating Around Cloud 9? 16th April

So normal service has resumed this week after two short weeks and to be honest, with so much going on, its a good job!

Momentum is picking up for the CIPR Northern Conference and this is the last week when delegates can take advantage of the early bird discounted rate for bookings via Eventbrite, as after Friday the normal pricing is in place. http://ciprnc2012.eventbrite.com/

You have been warned! 

We have a great line up in place for the first of three fabulous panel sessions (the other two being Journalism and Social Media) covering Video Broadcasting.

Stuart Bruce

Chaired by Stuart Bruce, the panel will feature Rob Pittam from Robin Hood Media, Jonathan Grice from Fruition Media and Ian Fenton from the Tyneside Cinema Co.

Each of the panelists will offer a different perspective on this fascinating subject before a Q & A session, chaired by Stuart, with all of the Delegates in attendance.

We did read not so long back that your website soars up the rankings once you have Video Content in place so you will not want to miss this panel!

We also understand that there is somewhere in the region of 8 years worth of video uploaded on to YouTube every day - every day, we know! 

On that basis, who has time to work?! 

Hotels are very much the order of the week for Cloud 9 this week. Firstly the Hilton in Nottingham has an open day to go and take a look at their new conference facilities and sample their new menus, both of which have had a major overhaul.

We like the hotel but haven't had the opportunity to use it much on a business basis so we are hoping the open day inspires us for a few events of our own, even if most of our client base always seems to be looking north!

We are also heading over to Breadsall Priory in Derby to take a long overdue look around. We are a little ashamed to say that we haven't been to the hotel for around 6 years so its time to make sure we are updated! Not that we need much of an excuse as from memory, its a rather fabulous property.

Now that Easter is well and truly done and dusted, The Grand National is over, and the next big race meeting is Royal Ascot. Our unique event, Royal Ascot Ladies Day Comes to Nottingham is certainly picking up momentum and as well as being chocka block full with stall holders, we are also starting to secure some fabulous raffle prizes in aid of Breast Cancer Care.

Looking at the package prices to attend the actual event, we are offering incredible value as our ticket price includes Canapes and Champers, a three course lunch with wine, and afternoon tea!

Plus you don't have to traipse around from muddy over crowded and over priced car parks to see the action live from the event. You don't have to fight to see the racing and you don't have to pay inflated prices for drinks and refreshments.

We'll be screening all of the races live throughout the afternoon at Blotts, which has free car parking and comfortable seating!

The other big attraction to the day ladies is SHOPPING - and you will certainly be spoilt for choice. Check out our Facebook Page for details of the stalls who will be there!

So that's it for now - have a great week!

What's Floating Around Cloud 9? 9th April

Okay, so its the 10th April.....

With the Easter Holiday its another short week, but we hope everyone had a great break over the extended weekend and didn't over do the chocolate eggs!

Another short week ahead and again, lots going on!

Bookings are starting to come in for the CIPR Northern Conference 2012 with many delegates starting to take advantage of the early bird discount available for tickets booked prior to 20th April.

http://ciprnc2012.eventbrite.com/

In addition to the choice of two out of three workshops, delegates can also choose to attend two out of three panel sessions; one covering Social Media, one covering Video Broadcasting and one covering Journalism.

Combined with the great keynote speakers, including Emma Leech from Nottingham University, and Helena Moore from the Bromfield Group, this really will be an unmissable event this year and the venue alone is worth a look...

 Purpose built to house the Northern Ballet Theatre Group, the building on Quarry Hill in Leeds is truly magnificent with several dance studios, meeting rooms and lots of informal relaxing space.

From the upper floors youo can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and delegates this year can really make the most of the building without the restrictions we faced last year whilst using the BBC Media City building in Manchester! 

Fresh 2012 is gathering pace and the juries are almost complete, the dates for judging in place and the venue...well almost sorted. Having enjoyed the delights of Skegness last year we felt a huge injection of class was probably required this year so we have opted for the Cotswolds. 

As its an area we don't know that well, we thought it wise to go and take a look so at the end of the week we are making a trip down to see the relatively new built Cotswold Conference Centre in Broadway. We know the judges like a tipple so we have already googled it to make sure the nearest pub is in within walking distance! 




The quest for raffle prizes continues this week as momentum is really starting to pick up for our Royal Ascot Ladies Day Comes to Nottingham event on 21st June.

In aid of Breast Cancer Care, we are looking for all sorts of prizes from the big to the small to enhance the day and add to the glamour of the occasion. We are more than happy to credit anyone who can help, on the big screen and as part of the printed items on the day, the menus,  programmes etc so please don't be shy about making a donation! 

Please email paula@cloud9em.co.uk for details

Now we are in April, thoughts are turning to a rather special event at the end of the month as we celebrate a good friend of Cloud 9's birthday, with a very special vintage tea party.

Not only will it be nice to go to an event which we haven't had to do any work towards, but it will also be great to see Once upon a Teacup in full swing!

Once upon a time in Manchester "Once Upon a Teacup" started out as a couple of vintage tea sets for a girly tea party. As the passion for finding beautiful pieces grew, so did the china collection. Soon they knew that they had to share it with others. They enjoy collecting beautiful mismatched china and take pleasure in mixing them with vintage linen textiles, silver plated cutlery and pretty cake stands to create stunning and unique vintage style occasions for all to enjoy!

They specialise in providing Private Vintage Tea Parties in your own home/garden (or chosen Venue). They cater for between 8 - 30 people providing all the food needed together with their beautiful vintage crockery. Their aim is to make your vintage tea party a day to remember. Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, christenings, hen parties, charity events and more!

So if you are in Manchester or Cheshire, please do take a look at the great service on offer and do something a bit different this year, do it in style and what's more, do it in vintage style! http://www.onceuponateacup.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Have a great week everyone!

What's Floating Around Cloud 9? 2nd April

Who would've thought that Easter is almost upon us...it doesn't seem five minutes since Christmas!

It's a short week so with so much to pack in, we better get to it! 

We start with a push on our Royal Ascot Ladies Day comes to Nottingham event and our friends Focus Magazine. We have a promotional ad running in the April issue which will be followed by a competition in the May issue, where on lucky reader has the opportunity to win two free tickets to the event on 21st June.

We are also starting to get some great prizes for the raffle and competitions during the day with the latest being a special treatment from Facial Enhancement Nottingham, donated by Karen Denwood. Facial Enhancement Acupuncture is designed to help you achieve a smoother, firmer, more radiant and relaxed look with a natural facial enhancement treatment. This rejuvenating, regenerating facial acupuncture treatment leaves you feeling relaxed and calm, reflecting a healthier vibrant appearance.

You can find out more about this and the other treatments on offer from Facial Enhancement Nottingham via http://www.facialenhancementnottingham.co.uk/

 

 We are still on the hunt for prizes though in support of Breast Cancer Care so please help if you can. Not only will it help enhance the event but you can also make a real difference to this great charity.

Please email paula@cloud9em.co.uk for additional information.

Anne Gregory

The full line up for the CIPR Northern Conference 2012 will be announced shortly but we are delighted that the workshops are all now confirmed with Andy Green concentrating on Creativity, Paul Mallett on Digital Media and Professor Anne Gregory of Leeds Met, covering Leaders of the Future.

Early bird tickets are still available for the Conference right up until 20th April, with a substantial discount on the normal ticket price. For full details please visit the booking page on Eventbrite http://ciprnc2012.eventbrite.com/

April is also a big month for Fresh as we get set to launch the 2012 Creative Awards towards the end of the month with new categories and a great new creative treatment for the year from McCann Erickson in Birmingham.

We are also starting to confirm the full line up of judges over the different juries: Advertising, Design, Medua & Digital and whilst we have many of the same faces on the panels this year, we are also pleased to be welcoming some new names into the Fresh fold for 2012, with the likes of Charley Varley from Carat Manchester on Media and Alistair Campbell from Agency Republic on Digital.

We will save the full list of judges for the launch but please be assured, our juries go from strength to strength each year, and we even have Trevor Beattie judging a category this year. As we have Bil Bungay chairing Advertising again, if we could just get Andrew McGuinness to lend a hand, we would have a full BMB contingent!

Our Dazzling Table Displays service is starting to pick up steam as we enter Wedding Season!  Weddings can be stressful and expensive, and traumatic and expensive, and nerve-wrecking and expensive. Dazzling Table Displays have a wide range of innovative ideas to add that extra sparkle to your special day.   

Whether your budget is £50 or £5000, we can dress any events with spectacular results. Whatever your theme, we can dazzle your guests with unusual decorations and carefully crafted special effects designed to add that extra touch of glamour.

Those little extra touches that adds the wow factor to any event is our speciality - from cheap and cheerful place card holders to sophisticated and chic centre pieces we can do as little or as much as you would like.http://www.dazzlingtabledisplays.com/

We sign off this week, wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

We hope you all get lots of Chocolate and if you feel the need to treat any of the team here at Cloud 9 then we do quite like the look of the new "pudding" eggs from Thorntons, Lemon Merringne, Bannoffie Pie and Eaton Mess in no particular order!