The Venues Collection (TVC) has announced that its venues including Yarnfield Park, Kents Hill Park, Eastwood Hall and Milton Hill House are now open to host small, socially distanced training courses and events. Alexandra House and Sedgebrook Hall will re-open from 1 September.
The Venue Collection has been accredited by Visit Britain’s ‘We’re Good To Go’ standard, the official UK mark to confirm that tourism and hospitality businesses are following government and industry Covid-19 guidelines and has a process in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.
This accreditation is in addition to TCV’s ‘Stay Safe, Feel Safe’ Charter*, a six-point Covid-19 secure standard that is designed to reassure delegates and keep them safe.
Joanne Barratt, managing director, The Venues Collection said: “We have seen an increase in customer confidence as enquiries come through for training events, small meetings and also some Christmas parties, however we are ever mindful of the current government guidelines and making sure all of our customers are aware when they are making their enquiry.”
Barratt added: “Our venues teams are also now conducting safe, physical show-rounds and we are starting to hold meetings, training sessions and apprenticeship courses. All of our venues are in easy to drive to, countryside locations which are proving popular with companies and delegates who are currently looking to reduce reliance on using public transport.”
Scott Edwards, managing director, NAPPI UK, recently held a training event at Eastwood Hall and commented: “I imagine there has been no more challenging a time to manage a venue. Feedback of participants and from my colleagues made specific reference to the quality of meals. I will add to that, enjoying both the lunch bag and the bento box during my short time with Eastwood Hall. The venue was clean and most importantly felt safe. I look forward to returning later in the year when hopefully the world is a lot less crazy.”
BPCA Training also held an event at Yarnfield Park, spokesman Tony Kemp said: “The work that had been put in to ensure that our event went smoothly and safely for all, was magnificent and all the processes put in place were managed superbly. We have had fantastic feedback from our delegates who really did appreciate all your efforts. We are looking forward to coming back and will be investigating what other training and events we can work with The Venues Collection on.”
