"I commend Lighthouse for its excellent facilities and professional and experienced conference and events staff. I’m pleased to say that our bookings are already in place for 2011!"
Chairman, Dorset Federation of Women's Institute

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Dorset Business Awards 2009

In December 2009, Lighthouse hosted the Dorset Business Awards. Considered the most high profile annual occasion in the Dorset Business community calendar, the event recognises the successes and achievements of organisations across the county.

Brief - The client required a full evening of catered events for 535 guests in the concert hall. This included a 3-course, silver service dinner and awards ceremony.

The Delivery - Lighthouse worked closely with the client from initial booking confirmation to execution to ensure there was clear understanding of what was to be delivered prior to and on the evening. Throughout the 8 months of preparation, the events team worked closely with the client consulting on logistical requirements, technical assistance, catering and reception requirements and set-up arrangements.

The previous day, Lighthouse staff were hands on in all of the technical preparation on stage, dressing the main hall, reception room and setting the catering area. On the evening, 535 representatives from businesses around Dorset attended the Awards. They were served with a bespoke reception cocktail on arrival or enjoyed the private VIP reception. This was followed by a sit down 3-course meal  with coffee provided by our working partners Beales Gourmet and the awards ceremony.

Propeller Theatre Sponsors Reception – Coutts Bank

In Autumn 2008 Lighthouse presented the world premiere of Merchant of Venice by theatre company Propeller. To mark the occasion, Coutts Bank, sponsors of the tour, hosted a private reception in the Gallery.

Brief - To provide a Private VIP reception prior to and during the interval of the show including catering and drinks.

The Delivery - 60 guests were invited to see the first night of Propeller's The Merchant of Venice. The Gallery space was closed off to provide a private, more intimate space and a selection of bowl food was served prior to the show as a light dinner, along with wine and canapés. Poser tables were arranged amongst the art pieces to give subjects of discussion and decorated with the flower arrangements in corporate colours. Guests were escorted to their theatre seats by their dedicated host and brought back during the interval for their mini desserts and additional refreshments.

Citizens Advice Bureau Training

Lighthouse has an ongoing relationship with the Citizens' Advice Bureau, regularly providing rooms and services for their internal training days.

Brief - To provide a suitable learning environment for the training sessions provided to staff from the Citizens' Advice Bureaus in the South West region.

The Delivery - This ongoing relationship requires the Events team to keeping in regular contact with the Citizens' Advice Head Office in order to ensure necessary dates are available for training and all areas of compliance are met for the client. Ensuring that privacy is given during the day as some topics covered may be confidential and the client’s technical needs are met according to their requirements on the individual day. Examination conditions are required on occasion, particular room layout or Lighthouse may be required to receive and keep safe working material on behalf of the client.