Our range of Marquees offer an excellent value for money
Marquees have always been a popular and sought-after option as an alternative to your regular venue hire options. This is mainly attributed to the unique sense of style which can be created when using a marquee as your preferred venue option. There is nothing quite like creating the specific ambiance, mood and atmosphere, as when you design and decorate your marquee venue, tailormade to your desires.
Notwithstanding the many great benefits of the marquee as the ultimate venue option, there are some aspects relating to the logistics of marquees that can leave some feeling unsure of whether the outcome is worth the effort. Stop and take a minute as we discuss some of the issues which may leave you feeling reluctant to opt for the marquee option.
- Its cold.
Yes, this is the UK and no one has ever claimed to have all the answers when it comes to the various weather-patterns resulting in our world-famous reputation for having 4 seasons in 1 day! Its true that using a marquee might leave you vulnerable to various elements however there is always an innovative solution to any element. So, you want to know how to heat your marquee, DIY Marquees would recommend setting up a powerful, indirect heater which will disperse heat through out the marquee. Situated at the entrance of the marquee facing towards the inside, your marquee will be cozy in a matter of minutes. For a larger marquee, add smaller indirect heaters at the corner and other such “dead” spaces where people are not mingling. That way you can prevent the cold from seeping in and keep your guest’s toasty.
- Not all terrains are made equal.
Anyone who has attended a glamourous event, hosted on a grassy terrain, knows how hard it can be to prevent your £1,245 Maisel 100 faux pearl-embellished, paper-thin stiletto Jimmy Choo heels from sinking into the grass below you, sending you tumbling into an embarrassing social faux-par! To ensure the ultimate comfort of your guests, you would want to place your marquee on a solid, even surface, but the question remains: How to anchor your marquee down on hard surfaces? Your traditional tie-downs will not work on a solid surface, so alternatives include bolting or drilling holes in the footplate, to which you can place straps to secure the marquee. Alternatively, use heavy weights, such as a concrete block, strapped directly to the marquee. No concrete blocks available, strap the marquee to a strategically placed car, or lead a strap through to a near-by grassy patch.
- Once size does not fit all
This concept apparently works in retail however we all know the truth is that there is no 1 solution or product which will suit everyone’s needs. Attempting to squeeze everyone into a one size fits all marquee, will not work. Luckily, DIY Marquees has the perfect solution to help customers to create a marquee perfect for their needs. From the size of the marquee, to the shape, space, function and location, visit the website’s Marquee Planner to create a replica to help you check all the boxes.
Lodge Brothers are there for you…. day or night | 020 8818 7725
Lodge Brothers began as a family business currently run by six members of the Lodge family who are seventh generation funeral directors Clandon. While the current extended Lodge Family across the UK is not necessarily blood-related, the bonds between all of the funeral directors at Lodge Brothers still run deep because of the shared heritage they have and because of the common goal that they share. This is to ensure that each person who crosses their doorstep knows that they are in safe hands and can rest assured that no detail is overlooked. With so much experience and a deep love for what can only be called a vocation, Lodge Brothers funeral directors East Horsley provide many options for the funerals, which honours the memory of the deceased.
Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Godalming are unequivocally the most accessible funeral Directors in the country which means that you do not have to go far to find us when the times comes that you should be looking for a Funeral Director. 2020 began with the harsh reality that we all need to expect the unexpected. Covid 19 has caused mayhem across the country and globally and sadly resulted in the passing of a great many people both young and old. While the older members of our country and those with underlying health issues, have been struck down the most, it does not mean that a person can afford to be nonchalant. Each person has the responsibility of taking action to ensure his or her health and safety and that of those whom are closest. Lodge Brothers have seen first-hand how this global pandemic has affected many families which is why we are so grateful for the dedicated Lodge Brothers team who compassionately assist families at their time of grief.
Funeral directors have to focus on two major areas: taking care of the logistics and legalities involved in the passing of a person, as well as taking care of the emotional aspects ensuring that the life of the person who has departed is respected and celebrated in the way in which they lived. But to the Funeral directors at Lodge Brothers, this is not a stranger who has passed away… it’s your family and who becomes our family which is why we treat each instance with the love and respect we would give if it WAS our own family. No request is too much to ask and no need is less important than the next as every single decision which has to be made for help finalise the person’s life, is of utmost importance in order for you be supported the journey that you find yourself facing. Nothing is more important to Lodge Brothers than to ensure that we are always here to help…
Dukes of Daisy Companion Escorts since 2013
It’s fascinating to look back over the last 60 years and see how far the human race has come with the support of information technology. During the timeframe of less than 1 generation, we have moved from the invention of the first supercomputer, in the 1960s, to the 1970’s when the size of computers decreased and the functionality began to significantly gain traction, as computers were already beginning to network and communicate with each other. Into the 1980’s we began to see computers becoming more accessible to small businesses and even some domestic computers through to the 90’s where it became quite a lot more affordable for a lot of households, in the first world particularly, to have a computer with an external modem in the home, with which people were able to communicate via software to other computers on all sides of the world.
As we think back, those of us who lived through this incredibly rapid period of growth can almost hardly remember when and how exactly we came across our first social media platform. For some it was Facebook in the latter part of 1990’s. For others it was YouTube and Twitter in the early part of the 00’ies. However, whenever it was for you, no doubt, like many others across this globalised world, information technology and its social media platforms have become an enormous part of your everyday life. Now days you can shop for clothes and household items without leaving your kitchen counter, plan a holiday route from the comfort of your couch, research just about any topic you can think of … and probably some that you would never dream of… all without leaving your chair!
So, we say to you … Need a date? Are you perhaps looking for a non-sexual companion or female escorts UK? Well look no further than Dukes of Daisy’s wildly popular companion website, which delivers more opportunities than you ever thought possible, in terms of rent-a-friend companions. As with anything available via the internet, you can enjoy the possibility of meeting up with a variety of different types of companions suited to your preference. Whether you are looking for a male escort who enjoys fine dining and the orchestra, or if you prefer the company of a sporty brunette who has a hunger for curries and enjoying a pint down the pub, you are bound to find what you are looking for.
Constraints from Covid may stop many people from getting out; limiting the chances of meeting new people but there is certainly no reason for anyone to be sitting at home alone when you can enjoy the remote, online company of a companion via the Dukes of Daisy website. No masks required as you connect from the comfort of your own home via the internet. Perhaps you are interested in becoming a rent a friend non-sexual escort yourself. Do not let Covid hold you back from what is certainly one of the most enjoyable, social ways to enjoy the company of others since the invention of the internet and social media!
The True Story of Dukes of Daisy
Dukes of Daisy was created as the brain-child of Daisy Lain who has become somewhat of a pioneer in Autumn of 2012 and in the industry because of her first hand understanding of what if feels like to make use of male escort. In the past, services like this have been more about providing a service based on the physical. But what happens to those who are not looking for a physical relationship and who is just looking for someone who will spend time with them, doing the things that they can both enjoy together. If the thought of trying this kind of service makes you want to gag because this isn’t the kind of thing you are looking for… perhaps its time to think again.
Dukes of Daisy is a non sexual Female Escort UK and Male Escort UK service which provides a tool whereby men and women across the UK can meet new people without the pressure of wondering what will happen at the end of the evening! So there is no need for anyone to have to find a venue in some dark and dingy place just to be sure that no one recognises the dates that you are with, knowing that they have been out and about, spending time with everyone around town. You don’t need to fear that if you are recognised out and about with your date, that eyebrows will be raised from everyone around you, knowing what you are going to get up to later in the evening and how it all came to pass! No need for hiding and playing games – Dukes of Daisy services has changed the negative perceptions which people have had of others in the escort industry so that you can simply relax and enjoy a good time without worrying about the judgement of others.
Dukes of Daisy is all about how to rent a friend who, within time, might even become someone who’s company you enjoy so much that you begin to spend many wonderful experiences with. Rent a Companion service is revolutionary in that you always know what you are getting before you get there. No awkward endings, no stress and no pressure to end up in a situation that you don’t want to be in. Whether you are a male looking for a female companion, a female looking to rent a male companion, or someone looking for a same gender companion to have fun and a laugh with, its all there for you to chose from on the website. When you rent a companion, you are always in control. With so many wonderful people who are available to spend time with, there are no more reasons for you to be sitting home alone on a weekend or attending a special occasion on your own. Women take charge of your dating diaries and plan ahead of time, perhaps even make time to get together before your special event so that you know a little more about your companion and can easily find what things you have in common. Never go it alone, simply because you no longer have to!
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences, Lodge Brothers are there for you in time of grief
We understand that with the ongoing changes to our lives caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, feelings of grief and anxiety are amplified when we lose a loved one. Our hearts and thoughts go out to those affected by the virus.
The health and wellbeing of our clients and staff are our top priority. When visiting our branches we ask that you observe the following:
- Face coverings must be worn when entering our branches (unless you are exempt)
- Only two clients in the funeral home at any one time.
- The 2 metre distancing rule will be upheld
- Hands to be sanitised on entry & exit
Yours sincerely,
Robert Lodge Chairman
Lodge Brothers funeral directors Roehampton have first-hand experience when dealing with the painful consequences of 2020 and the Corona 19 Pandemic which affected, afflicted and shut down the UK, leaving families reeling as they faced the loss of freedom of choice, freedom of movement, loss of jobs, loss of finances and most difficult of all, loss of life. Funerals are highly emotionally occasions but even more when a person loses their life to a global pandemic, which appeared unexpectedly a year ago and proceed to upset our normality and shake us to the core. The passing of someone who has succumbed to Covid-19 is even more raw and emotional when that life becomes part of the painful statistics, which the country faces on a daily basis.
Lodge Brothers funeral directors Datchet do not treat your loved ones passing as if it were merely a statistic, they treat them like family. Lodge Brothers have been assisting families with their loss and grief for more than 240 years and are sensitive to the fact that losing a loved one is simply heart-wrenching. Organising a funeral can be a daunting task however with caring and professional people by your side can make it more bearable; leading your family through the process, providing you with solutions to problems, you have not experienced before. Arranging a funeral becomes seamless as Lodge Brothers alleviate any additional and unnecessary pressure for the family.
Following a death, there are many legal requirements to be undertaken, such as registering the death, Wills & Probate, completion of statutory documentation and liaison with third parties. So too are there many logistical requirements, such as bringing your loved one into our care, advising people, making decisions such as choosing between burials or cremations and financing the funeral. Lodge Brothers offers several options to pay for the funeral and will always provide families with an itemised list of services and their associated costs to enable families to decide accordingly. Funerals can be expensive, and we appreciate that this can present very real difficulty to families who have not made prior arrangements to cover such expenses. Lodge Brothers funeral charges are extremely competitive when compared to other Funeral Directors, considering the exceptional service and professionalism of our staff and superior facilities which we offer. Our funeral directors Isleworth have a solution for all financial scenarios. Lodge Brothers price match other local Funeral Directors, based on a written quotation.
Additional constraints have been placed on funerals, which must be adhered to during these times, but the UK government has provided guidance for the arranging and attending a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic. These guidelines were developed to ensure that bereaved families are treated with sensitivity, dignity and respect and that funerals can continue to take place while minimising the risk of infection. Lodge Brothers are very familiar with these stipulations and our staff strive to balance the requirements of the grieving, allowing them to mourn, with the need to minimise the spread of COVID-19 infection.
Knowall IT Support Services that Deliver Business Impact
The majority of companies across the UK are making the move to using IT Managed Services because in turn, the business world is becoming more and more reliant on IT and how it enables a business to be achieve its full potential. For someone currently in their mid-forties, you would have witnessed the growth and development of information technology in your business and work lives, as well as in your personal lives. Those who on the fore-front of the development of IT speak with fondness when remembering the first IBM data processing systems which is said to have weighed some five tons and filled the space of an entire cold room which can these days be dedicated to hundreds of servers, routers and switches. The IBM bragged a storage space of a colossal 16 kilobytes when it was first introduced to the public in 1959! Thought to be the most powerful piece of equipment humans had ever seen in all of history and astounded users around the world.
In the last three decades alone, the world has seen IT become the fastest growing and most innovative industry with unprecedented strides in development. Back in the early 1990’s there was no such thing as the internet and when it first became available to households, anyone who was there to witness that will never forget the wails and squealing sounds made as we waited to hear whether our modem had successfully connected. These days however, one gets frustrated when the internet is off line or if the software on the computer hangs… imagine the patience it used to take in the days of the modem and then you realise just how far IT has brought us.
Managed IT support London is a competitive place to be but more and more companies are looking for IT business partners who are ahead of the curve when it comes to the IT products and services they provide and this is what makes Knowall IT West London one of the best in the business. Always ahead of the times, award-winning Knowall IT provides innovative solutions to the specific needs of every one of their clients and is ready to take on your business’s IT needs when you are ready to take it to the next level. The year 2020 has proven things can change in an instant and when it does, the information technology industry is at the core of the myriad of technological solutions which support the on-going growth and development of your company. Cloud based services are the pinnacle of these support services and one of the main reasons why a business should only ever consider a managed IT service provider such as Knowall IT Support Paddington.
One of the main reasons for this is due to the cost effectiveness of managed IT services. Cloud-based IT managed services are cheaper than having a full time IT technician and software developers employed at your company. Especially for any growing company, focused on their niche service, it can be an immense task to manage both your IT requirements as well as your core business. Focused on the provision of high-performance, tailored and secure hosted services to UK based organisation’s, IT is what we do!
Lodge Brothers Legal Service Probate, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Welcome to the offices of Lodge Brothers Legal Services where our long-standing professional reputation, sustained by our consistently proficient services, guarantees our clients and their families ultimate peace of mind. Lodge Brothers has been assisting families with funerals for over 230 years and it is our personal service which our clients have come to rely on over and above the consistently high levels of quality of legal advice which we provide. Our clients can turn to us for accessible and affordable legal advice in relation to Probate, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
At Lodge Brothers Probate Walton, we approach our Probate West Byfleet services with the same high levels of quality advice and personal investment, as we do with all legal services. We know that when a person finds themselves in need of the services of a Legal firm, often the circumstances which surround this need, are inevitably highly stressful. When people find themselves in these stressful situations, quite often exacerbated by the fact that one does not always know what to do for the best and make the right decisions.
Notwithstanding, often people do not know what needs to be taken care of, simply because they do not have experience with being in these types of situations previously. It is easy to understand how over-whelming certain life events can be, when someone realises all of the legal requirements involved. Legal compliance is not something that we believe a person should have to face on their own.
That’s why we partner with our clients during these times of excessive strain and guide them through the process. Lodge Brothers has firms across the UK, such as our Probate Sunbury, office and its here that you can rest assured that you will always find empathetic professionals to offer you an efficient service when you most need it.
Probate is the process of authenticating a last will and testament and finalising all aspects of the estate of a deceased individual and at Lodge Brothers Probate Weybridge and Probate Shepperton, we offer 3 levels of Probate service to suit your personal requirements. Regardless of which level of legal service you choose, you can be assured that you are receiving the very best especially if you chose our level 3 Gold Probate Service which comes highly recommended and is certainly the most comprehensive of all. Designed to relieve you of the heavy burden you face when dealing with the probate process, our level 3 Gold Probate services ensure that probate is obtained quickly and efficiently.
DIY Marquees explains various marquee jargon and terminology
Looking for the perfect marquee option for your party? DIY Marquees have been in the business of providing marquees for long enough to know all the ins and outs of their marquees and are definitely experts in the industry. This is why they are the perfect company to get help from if you do not know where to begin! Trying to understand what is involved when it comes to putting up a marquee, what additions you could have or what size is most suitable for your event?
It can be confusing with all the various marquee jargon and terminology used in the marquee industry. It can be even more confusing when some suppliers look to actively confuse potential customers. DIY Marquees will guide you in your decision making, especially if you are looking at purchasing a PVC Marquee. Here we explain in detail what is a PVC Marquee?
A marquee has a special charm about it when it comes to celebrating events such as weddings, bar mitzvah or year-end functions; they provide a lot of capacity for tailor-making the look and feel of your marquee, especially chosen to suit your particular needs. Perhaps there are times of the year when the UK weather does not really favour a marquee as a venue however there are many safety features which ensure that the marquee will stand solid and keep the cold and the rain out.
Check out the extensive selection of marquee packages for sale suitable for anyone planning a wedding – DIY Marquees are more than happy to tailor packages specifically for your requirements.
Tips for Wedding Marquees:
This is in addition to marquee wedding articles written by us for confetti.co.uk
Furniture:
- Unlike marquees furniture is usually too expensive to buy so hiring is the usual solution
- Use 5ft 6inch round tables to seat 10 people not 5ft ones (which can be cramped with 10 guests)
- Use a mixture of smaller tables to create an informal atmosphere (see this article on seating)
- Use a long top table for a traditional feel. It would normally be positioned against one side of the marquee.
- Use a round top table for a more social and informal atmosphere. It would normally be positioned in the middle of the marquees with other guests all around.
- Use an oval top table for a more sociable option to a long top table. It would normally be positioned against one side of the marquee with seating on three sides leaving the front clear for guests to see the happy couple.
- Remember an easel for table plans (or two for larger functions)
- Allow somewhere for ladies to put their hats, either a table or clips around the side of the marquee
- Allow somewhere to put wedding presents (a table in the marquee or in the house)
Dance Floors:
- Like furniture dance floors can be prohibitively expensive to purchase to hiring or making yourself (18mm plywood screwed to battens and stained) are the most common solutions
- Alternatively if your marquee is to cover part of a patio or decking area that can be used as a dance floor
- Do you want dancing to be the centre of attention after the meal (in which case have it in the middle of the marquee) or do you want to have an area for people to sit away from the dancing? (in which case have the dance floor at one end)
- If the dance floor is in the middle it is often sensible to position the top table on the dance floor and then clear after using (top tables are rarely used after the meal as everyone is circulating)
- A dance floor (without top table on) makes an ideal emergency greeting area in poor weather
Other:
- Set the marquee up several days in advance and test the lighting and heating (if applicable) at the time of your function just to make sure both are sufficient.
- People (mainly blokes) will always congregate around the bar. For this reason always position it near the evenings entertainment to avoid having two parties. Always aim to keep everyone in one place to maintain the atmosphere so avoid putting the bar in the house or a separate marquee
- Always have lighting on a dimmer, this gives you the flexibility to supply lighting to eat by and mood lighting to dance by
- In October to April you will need to heat the marquee (see this article on heating your marquee)- have the heating on for an hour before people arrive to ensure they walk in to a wall of warmth
- In May to September you might need a heater just to take the chill off in the seating area later in the evening
- Think of how your guests will arrive - a simple path of carpet with flower pots makes an attractive and inviting entrance to the marquee
- Think of how your guests will leave - it's likely to be dark so some form of lighting will be needed to guide people back to their cars
- You would normally allow one toilet per 40-50 guests. If you don't have enough available then consider hiring in a luxury toilet unit
- Give neighbours plenty of notice especially if you plan on partying until the early hours
- Notify the police, it may sound extreme but it allows them to give informed responses (such as finishing time) to any complaint rather than come knocking on your door
IBS have a dedicated shaft blower hire service ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum
With a deep understanding and knowledge of your industry, IBS not just your best answer for a business partner, but ultimately forms an essential part of your business, as if they were one the same as you. No one product which a company would require, in any industry from the food and beverage industry to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, could not be made available to your business as soon as it were needed and every vacuum and blower, pump and compressor currently used in your company can be repaired by IBS. Being part of the manufacturing industry means that there is zero time for downtime during your week, which is why it is of the utmost importance that these products are available to you.
IBS have a dedicated shaft blower hire service ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.
This dedicated group of process engineers possess the knowledge that allows them to assist with all a business’s processing needs, from start to finish. Whether it be performing the initial site survey report, or developing and running a turnkey project until conclusion, IBS offers it all.
Services range from and include: site surveys, plant reports, design (including PLC and SCADA design and implementation with optional online support) installation, full contract management services, upgrading and automation of existing processes and plants, servicing (single visit or term contract basis) and complete site rewiring services, to the very latest wiring and electrical standards.
IBS can offer a complete refurbishment of any existing plant which includes new or Industrial Vacuum units, Side Channel Blowers, diverters and sifters; fault sourcing for servicing purposes or for a complete over-haul; Silo relocation and refurbishment; fluidisation packages including blowers, solenoid valves, fluidising tiles, pipework and valves as well as full electrical refurbishments. Reconditioned blowers are guaranteed to be in near-new condition. Equipment and parts obtained from plants who longer require the equipment, or who have upgraded their industrial equipment. IBS then has license from the original suppliers to refurbish the pieces for re-sale which allows IBS to pass on a considerable saving in terms of cost, especially for new-comers to the industry or for business who are unable to afford to replace old, worn out blowers and vacuums, with new ones.
Besides providing a vast range of new industrial equipment, IBS repairs, services and reconditions everything including compressors, road tanker equipment, filers, valves and seals, and pumps. Portable vacuum units are a favourite for repair and reconditioning, for example to the FVP25 portable vacuum unit, as well as other manufacturing machines. A full servicing workover includes the changing filter and seals, changing of vacuum pump oil, checking vacuum relief valves for wear and tear and replacing where necessary, checking of the electrical circuits and its components to identify weaknesses and identify risk caused by constant use and checking and re-tensioning or replacing of drive belts.
Lodge Brothers Funeral Legal Services West Byfleet
Lodge Brothers Funeral Legal Services Weybridge will be continuing services during the Coronavirus pandemic whilst maintaining the health and safety of colleagues and clients. Our qualified professionals are all available via email and are maintaining the service levels which our clients have come to know and trust. Alternatively, you can logon to the website and request a call back, regarding funeral legal services Guildford including Wills, Probate, or Lasting Power of Attorney assistance.
The funeral Legal services offered is essential for everyone. When uncertain times come, as they are currently, it forces us to take stock of where we stand in our lives. Unfortunately, the truth is that people with comorbidities including being over the age of 60, maybe paying attention to the going ons in the world and taking action to ensure that they are prepared in the event that the worst should happen. Thinking ahead and taking precautions is always a positive step and one which you can control, the way that you want it to be controlled. Lodge Brothers Funeral Legal Services Sunbury attorneys will ensure that your Will is exactly as it should when it comes time for it takes effect. Anyone can be struck down at any time, but a global pandemic brings it home as to just how vulnerable a person can be. Take the opportunity now to reach out for assistance with Funeral Legal Services Shepperton.
Having a Will ensures that your possessions and finances are distributed as you wish. Unfortunately, many people die each year without a Will in place which leaves the estate open for interpretation by those who have a vested interest in your estate. Perhaps their vested interest is correctly placed, but perhaps not. At the end of the day, this is your last word and testament which confirms your final intention and wishes for your estate. Leaving this box unchecked will open the door to questions being raised as to the distribution of your estate and can end up in a long and costly court battle which is both difficult and trying for your loved-ones. Protect your loved ones from facing this unnecessary torment once you have passed.
Probate services are a necessary part of finalising an estate and it is highly recommended that anyone with property or large sums of money or trust, take advantage of the probate services offered by legal attorneys. Allowing a legal attorney to deal with the probate process is a simple one: simply appoint Lodge Brothers Funeral Legal Services West Byfleet as the guardian of your legal power of attorney, so that we may act on your behalf so that they can ensure the accuracy of your will, and all subsequent processes which will allow your Will to be implemented as required. Primarily the assurance is that your Will be created with no loop-holes and when the time comes to finalise your estate, you are guaranteed efficient professional services from beginning to end.