Announcing the BIG Summer BBQ 2013

17 May 2013 by massimo

If you are interested in technology, creativity ideas, bio-tech and friendly networking then come and join us, Creating Cambridge, on Friday 12 July at The Fort St. George (by the river, on Midsummer Common).

The previous 6 events were great successes: many of the people who attended asked us to keep organising these events so here we are.  We are promoting the BIG Summer BBQ 2013 together with a range of selected local networking groups. We are sure you will have the opportunity of meeting many new people, but also of catching up with many colleagues and friends. We’ll be serving:

Mains:

  • Hand Pressed Burgers With Balsamic Fried Red Onions
  • Black Bean & Jalapeno Burger
  • Old Gloucester Spot Sausages
  • Seasoned Chicken Breast

Accompaniments & Salads:

  • Mixed Leaf Salad
  • New Potato & Chive Salad
  • Hand Made Fennel Salad

Book now!

We are looking for sponsors for the event and we have a range of different packages available. If you wish to be a sponsor please contact:
massimo@biq-uk.com [bookings and tickets]
paul@eventility.co.uk [marketing and media contact]
luca@lucasenatore.com [sponsors contact]

Here below the list (to be confirmed) of Groups and Networks that are helping us to promote the BBQ and raise money for charity.

  • Cambridge AWiSE
  • CamCreative
  • CaMedia
  • Cambridge Mobile App Group
  • Cambridge Product Management Network
  • CUTEC
  • ideaSpace Enterprise Accelerator
  • Makespace
  • NetSquared Cambridge
  • Pitch and Mix
  • Refresh Cambridge
  • Software East
  • Springboard
  • You Can Hub

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Unfortunately we will not be able to cater for special dietary needs
  • The Fort St. George is very central and there is no parking nearby. If you are driving to the BBQ please park at the Grafton Centre car park on Newmarket Road and walk. It’s about 10 minutes away.
Posted in Announcements | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Xmas Party Sponsors

20 December 2012 by Luca

Almost a month after the Creating Cambridge BIG Xmas Party 2012, many are still talking about how good the event turned out to be. And, this is only the beginning: we have already started the preparation for the BIG Summer BBQ 2013 which will be the biggest and most fun event of all to date! We are not yet ready to accept sponsorships or sell tickets but will be from February. In the meantime, we wanted to ask our sponsors of the BIG Xmas Party 2012 what they thought of the event; here what they said…

iCheque – GOLD Sponsor

iCheque Network LtdThank you to Massimo and Luca and everyone involved in making the BIG Xmas Party 2012 a success.

This year, iCheque Network Ltd were delighted and proud to sponsor the BIG Xmas Party 2012 and help support EACH.

There is a wealth of expertise and talent in Cambridge and the party highlights this. Attendees were able to explore and identify opportunities, shared interests and challenges. All of these could be of mutual benefit to a diversity of local individuals and companies in the future.

The event wasn’t all work; it was a pleasure to see old friends and colleagues and meeting new.

Looking forward to the next one. Visit ICheque’s site here

COEL – Silver Sponsor

COEL Logo

The Big Xmas Party was the second time that COEL have been involved with supporting the event. We found the evening a good chance to mix with a group of people who work in the “ technology and IT “ sectors. Cambridge has a tradition of developing a number of fast growth companies in this sector and COEL have worked with many of them over the last 26 years of trading.

The chance to meet friends and make new contacts within a high quality venue is always of interest. We aim to keep the COEL name to the front of peoples thoughts weather they are looking for one chair of a complete move.

Providing the chair for the raffle was a way to show off one of our more modern chairs that look good at home or in the office. Visit COEL’s site here

Genie Goals – Silver Sponsor

Genie Goals PPC AgencyThe Big Xmas Party was a great event for Genie Goals. It’s the perfect setting for networking, socialising and getting to know other local businesses. We made some great connections and would definitely recommend this event to other companies in Cambridge. Visit Genie Goals site here

 

CFLP Family Law – Silver Sponsor

Cambridge Family Law PracticeThe BIG Xmas Party was another great event, meeting old friends and making new contacts, CFLP is always happy to support and be involved in local business events and initiatives. Well worth taking time out from the busy pre-Christmas period typically spent seeking to help separated parents resolve their arrangements for Christmas and other issues. Visit CFLP’s site here.

Posted in Announcements, News | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

BIG Xmas Party 2012 & support for EACH

18 December 2012 by massimo

EACH-LogoAs those who have attended past events already know, we pride ourselves in using our events to support local charities. This year we decided to support EACH, the East Anglia Children Hospice

Once more we combined the fundraising by selling raffle tickets and donating 15% of all group discounted tickets to the charity, thus involving the many groups and networks that supported the event. The raffle has offered the following prizes:

  • An Amazon Kindle, generously offered by Bango, a local hi tech company
  • A luxurious office chair offered by COEL, silver sponsor for the event
  • A package of three massages offered by Salus Wellness, founding sponsor for the event

We are happy to say that we raised £185.00 for EACH.

Debbie Fairhurst (Fundraiser) from EACH said:

“Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Massimo and the guys from Creating Cambridge for putting on such a wonderful event – we’re extremely thankful for their support and every penny raised will go towards the care and support of the children under our care and their families.

Each year EACH needs to raise £5.75 million to continue their services; that equates to £15,000 per day every day of the year. Thank you again, your support means a huge amount”

Thanks to all of you who supported the BIG Xmas Party 2012 and our chosen charity EACH.

Posted in News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Pictures from the BIG Xmas Party 2012

09 December 2012 by massimo

Here are some of the pictures we took during the party:

Posted in News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The BIG Xmas Party 2012 another success for Creating Cambridge

08 December 2012 by massimo

The BIG Xmas Party 2012 which took place last night was another success for the Creating Cambridge team and for all groups that once more supported the event and encouraged their members to actively take part to it.

A big thank you to:

  • Irina, Stan and Timothy from CUTEC that helped at the reception
  • the bar staff at CUS  which provided great and smooth service
  • lunchtime uk which, once more, served us great food
  • the team from Salus Wellness, Elke, Naomi and James, that worked very hard throughout the event to offer relaxing massages to a large number of guests
  • Debbie from EACH who assisted us in the fund raising

Pictures of the event will be available soon so watch this space.

Posted in News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

COEL SILVER sponsor of the BIG Xmas Party 2012

22 November 2012 by Luca

COEL LogoWe are very pleased to announce that COEL has decided to be one of the sponsors of the Creating Cambridge BIG Xmas Party 2012.

COEL is a Cambridge-based company producing imaginative and practical commercial workplaces since 1986. Our in-house team includes contract and project managers, designers, furniture specialists, multi-skilled fitters, builders, joiners, plumbers and electricians. We also work in partnership with a wide range of contractors from architects to bespoke cabinet makers. We offer our clients a fully managed turnkey package in all aspects of workspace fit-out from the smallest of maintenance jobs to major design and build projects.

COEL’s departments consist of Fit-out, Furniture, Installation / Move Management, Maintenance and Design. Find out more by visiting http://coel.uk.com/

Posted in Announcements | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Entrance only tickets available for the BIG Xmas Party 2012

12 November 2012 by massimo

Ticket sales for the BIG Xmas Party 2012 are progressing well, particularly since the groups are now actively promoting the event.  We received a number of feed backs from members of the public, with some people that would be happy to join us for a drink or two, without the commitment of a full dinner event as we have been doing since 2010.

For this specific reason we recently introduced the entrance only option that, for a super discounted price of £8.00 will allow entrance to the party together with a complimentary drink offered from our gold sponsor.  So if you want to join us even just for an hour, perhaps to have an aperitif with us or simply to support our charity please buy your entrance only ticket now!

Posted in Announcements, Groups | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Genie Goals – Silver Sponsor of the BIG Xmas Party

09 November 2012 by Luca

We are pleased to announce that Genie Goals is a new exciting sponsor of the Creating Cambridge BIG Xmas Party 2012.

Genie Goals is a performance marketing agency based in Cambridge. The company is made up of a large team of specialists all offering different skills, working together to enhance your marketing campaigns.

“We’re playing for the same team” – working on a performance model aligning’s both our objectives and incentivises us to constantly drive sales to your marketing campaigns.

“Deeper understanding means better performance” – at Genie we have the experience, time and technology to ensure a better performance for your PPC.

“Crack the PPC code” – our sophisticated technology platform delivers real, measurable results.

“See things in greater detail” – our full and open reporting system allows for more transparency.

W: www.geniegoals.co.uk E: info@geniegoals.co.uk T: 0844 415 553

Posted in Announcements | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Cambridge Family Law Practice among the sponsors of the BIG Xmas Party

06 November 2012 by Luca

Cambridge Family Law Practice We are honoured to announce that Cambridge Family Law Practice (CFLP) is confirmed as one of the silver sponsors of the Creating Cambridge BIG Xmas Party 2012. Following on the success of all past events, we feel confident that CFLP will benefit from being involved with the BIG Xmas Party 2012 and we are grateful for the opportunity to prove this.

CFLP are Cambridge’s premier experts on family law matters, recently recognised as “a leading light in the region” by 2012 edition of The Legal 500. The firm houses 80% of those family lawyers recognised this year as Leaders in their Field in the East of England. They are: Gail Marchant-Daisley, William Hogg, Sue Varty, Adam Moghadas and Simon Bethel. Known locally and nationally for impeccable legal advice, excellent client service and for providing a range of options for dispute resolution, they will work with you to achieve a dignified outcome for you and your family, however sensitive the issue.

Click HERE for more information.

Posted in Announcements | Tagged , | Leave a comment

iCheque among the sponsors of the BIG Xmas Party 2012

16 October 2012 by Luca

iCheque Network LtdWe are honored to announce that iCheque Network Ltd is the gold sponsor of the Creating Cambridge BIG Xmas Party 2012. With last year’s event as well as the BIG Summer BBQ being as successful as they did, we feel confident that companies like iCheque Network Ltd will benefit from being involved with the BIG Xmas Party 2012 and we are grateful for the opportunity to prove this.

iCheque Network Ltd is an innovative European financial institution regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority. It was launched in 2010 by an experienced team of card and non-card industry professionals, and is headquartered in Cambridge, England.

iCheque’s core service offering is currently an electronic pre-paid voucher that can be used to shop online. Consumers purchase the vouchers from approved online distributors, and subsequently redeem them at participating online merchants.

Posted in Announcements | Tagged , | Leave a comment