Are you thinking of starting your own marquee business?
Have a read of some useful information which will help you to plan which marquees for sale and party tents for sale. 
How big a marquee do I need?
Asking how big a marquee is required is one of your main jobs as a marquee supplier. Often the size of the garden will dictate the size of marquee but you still need to know how much space everything takes up to then plan suitable numbers.
Here’s how most marquee hire companies work out the space required in a marquee:
Round table seating up to 10 (usually 5ft or 5ft6in tables): Allow 3x3m -this includes space for walking between tables so for example a 6x12m area can fit eight 3x3m boxes so can fit eight round tables with space to walk between. Saying that it is more comfortable leaving one out to stagger the tables like this example.
Tradition long top table (usually three 6ft trestle tables but oval tables are similar): Allow 3x6m
Buffet (again usually three 6ft trestles): Allow 3x6m
Bar: Allow 3x3m for small functions, 3x6m in larger ones
DJ: 3x3m is usually fine
Band: 3x6m for a small band, larger bands you have to ask them (though be careful as they often want to take over half the marquee)
Dance Floor: A blog post in itself which will be written soon
Catering area: 3x6m or 6x4m for small functions, 6x6m for medium (80+ guests), 6x8m+ for larger functions (160+)
When planning layouts you also want to consider where people walk in to the marquee -ideally you don’t want guests walking straight in to a table so you may have to leave a gap. For marquees that are a bit tight consider having the entrance near the bar or dance floor to give some space.
Often you are asked to put marquees up over features like bushes, flower beds, small trees, water features or even swimming pools. This really adds character to a marquee so in my eyes should be encourages though as the marquee supplier it does make life a little harder and you should point out that it is not useable area. Often customers will need a larger marquee to allow for incorporating these features.
When planning the marquee remember which direction guests will be arriving from – you want it to look impressive. Windows make the marquee look more inviting – you don’t want guests believe that they are walking in to the back of the marquee. Also keep in mind access to the toilets, this may require an additional exit in the marquee.
Experiment with layouts using our interactive marquee planner, it allows you to drag furniture in to a marquee to experiment with capacities and layouts.
Lodge Brothers will assist you when you most need them
Lodge Brothers are pleased to announce they have opened a new branch of their constant expanding business. With a full range of services you will find also find a large selection of memorials headstones, lawn memorials headstones and classic memorials to choose from.
Steve Knight has just taken up the position of Branch Arranger at the newly opened Lodge Brothers branch in Twickenham. Steve joined the company as a Relief Arranger and was asked to take on the very exciting position at the brand new branch. The photograph shows Steve preparing for the Official Opening and Dedication Ceremony which will take place at the end of February in the presence of the Mayor of Richmond.
Quentin Edgington, Lodge Brothers District Manager for the area, said, ‘I believe Steve is an excellent person to take on the challenge of developing the new business in Twickenham, and I wish him well for the future.’
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Situées dans la Zone 2 de Londres et avec 5 studios, il est difficile de trouver de meilleures locations de vacances à Londres que celles proposées par Holiday Lets London. Entièrement équipés afin d’améliorer votre séjour et de vous aider à profiter pleinement de vos vacances, les studios sont munis de cuisine intégrée, chauffage central, accès Internet et d’un système d’entrée à code clavier, ce qui élimine la remise/collecte de clés.
Bien sûr, il est possible que vous n’ayez pas du tout envie de quitter nos studios … mais des vacances sans découverte ne sont pas des vacances ! Nos appartements ne sont qu’à 10-15 minutes en métro des attractions touristiques, telles que le centre commercial de Kings Mall, idéal pour les courses quotidiennes, manger sur le pouce ou un repas dans un restaurant et une visite à ne pas manquer : le pub londonien traditionnel. Parmi les autres attractions, vous pourrez également vous rendre à Shepherd’s Bush, avec le centre commercial le plus grand d’Europe, le Westfield Mall, et pour ceux qui aiment la nature, n’oubliez pas de visiter Barnes, où se trouve l'exceptionnel Wetlands Centre, abritant une énorme diversité de faune et de flore.
Les location vacances à londres n’ont jamais été d’aussi bonne qualité ou aussi simples à organiser. Il vous suffit de vous connecter à notre site Web, www.holidayletslondon.co.uk, et de réserver en ligne pour profiter au mieux de Londres, sans limiter votre confort et ce, dans le plus grand style.
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Lego is a timeless toy option
Every age loves lego, its been around for many years and it one of the favourite children's toys of all time. Its timeless and a great gift for boys and girls.
Look at the top list of toys this year.
Toy lego blocks, the popular plastic construction blocks, is also top-of-mind for retailers this year with 1217 shipments, a more than 65 percent increase over last year's 401 shipments. About eight percent of those shipments (94 shipments) are for the Ninjago Limited Edition Lightning Dragon Battle, a front runner on many of this year's hot toy lists.
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Lodge brothers are there for you in time of grief
Memorial Headstones are a wonderful way to pay a tribute to your loved one with a lasting legacy. Choose form one of the many designs available from Celtic Cross with rustic finish and raised panel for lettering or Buff Limestone with sun and cloud design. There is something that suits everyone.
An emotional choice at a time of grief, allow Lodge Brothers sympathetic staff assist with your decisions and help ease the burden.
Lodge Brothers have over a hundred years experience and are the family you can turn to in time of grief.
RUMM have done it once again
RUMM are very pleased to be chosen as one of only eight companies on show for their innovation at Venturefest 2013 in Cardiff on the 9th July.
Over 400 people attended this event and it will be run every year in Cardiff bringing together business, entrepreneurs and universities in a thought provoking environment.
The University of South Wales were a lead partner in the event. The University helped provide the framework for RUMM to develop the innovative data capture, store and reporting technology along with the energy management methodology from 2001-2005 and then subsequently commercialise the offering in 2005, which is now being sold globally. The University remain a shareholder and provide excellent R&D facilities for RUMM.
RUMM continues to provide Energy Management Solutions for its customers in the UK, Europe & the USA delivering double digit savings.
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