‘Riverland’ Rocks!

July 31st, 2007 , posted in London Events | No Comments »

One of our favourite kinds of event enquiries to deal with here at Riverside is for the event that works really well over more than one venue: namely a land-based Riverside venue and also on our sister-company Topsail’s boats. These events really allow us to use our specialist knowledge of the River Thames and the ships and boats on it, in conjunction with the multitude of great venues along the banks of the river.

Recently we worked with one of our longest standing clients to deliver a highly succesful event which showcased the best of what London has to offer. Our client wanted a moving, changing, varied event to keep the guests’ interest throughout. We used a relay of two beautiful historic Thames Sailing Barges to transfer two groups of their top clients downstream from the Tower of London, through Tower Bridge - which opens especially to allow our tall masts through - whilst enjoying drinks on the decks and in the comfortable saloon.  The clients were then met by more of our Event Managers at Greenwich pier before being escorted a short distance along the historic waterfront in front of the world famous vista of the The National Maritime Museum, to a real Thames treasure: The Trafalgar Tavern.

Here, in the impressive ‘Nelson Room’ overlooking the ever-flowing Thames, guests were treated to traditional English fayre and the best that a historic London tavern on the river cuold possibly offer - delicious food and a stunning setting that in it’s tranquility somehow seems a lifetime away from London’s bustle. After the Greenwich ’section’ of the event, guests rejoined their Sailing Barge at Greenwich pier and cruised gently back into London for drinks, some alighting at Canary Wharf Pier, the others enjoying more drinks, back through Tower Bridge beofre disembarking at London Bridge City Pier outside Hays Galleria.

A truly special event all round!

Spy Training Treasure Hunts & Team Building Events

July 23rd, 2007 , posted in Inspiration & Event Ideas, London Events | No Comments »

We have joined up with a top team building company who specialise in bespoke spy treasure hunts and we have been doing many quotes for clients, especially in the historic Greenwich and stunning Canary Wharf areas. We have great venues in all locations where you can have a delicious dinner or sizzling BBQ after the day’s activities,  and relax with some chilled drinks.

The Spy Force Treasure Hunt combines web-based technology, Mission: Impossible, and team building as you have never seen it. It will take your company to new levels of creativity and cohesiveness with the next generation of team building activities.

Spy Force is an interactive corporate teambuilding mission delivered on-line to be played
anywhere. The objective of the game is to stop the teams’ online mission clock expiring by entering the correct solution code. This can only be achieved by actually going on the mission in a nearby location.

The game can be played anywhere. It starts with a whole group mission briefing and then teams of 4-6 delegates log-in online to activate the mission. Here we outline the scenario
and objectives, give clues, photos and advice on using the spy equipment - the rest is up to the team!

Teams then leave to physically take part in the mission in a town, city or a venue of your
choice. They will meet spies in the field, crack codes, undertake special missions and have a lot of fun.

A mission typically lasts from 3 to 4 hours but if you have more time our additional spy training activities will keep you busy for a whole day.

Click Click, you click and the mission becomes live.
Activate Activate, teams compete to crack codes, solve riddles and meet spies
Go! Upload solution codes to stop the clock
and move to the next phase. Your team will just go for it!

Planning Your Christmas Party

July 9th, 2007 , posted in London Events | No Comments »

Believe it or not, now is the time to be planning your work Christmas party as companies vie for the best dates.

Your Christmas party may be the one time in the year when everybody gets together to let their hair down and have a boogie. Picking the perfect venue is essential to create the right atmosphere in the right place for your particular company.

Some groups prefer a formal, traditional Christmas party with a delicious seated festive banquet, crackers, Christmas tree, sparkly lights and a disco. Others want something a bit different; maybe some bowl food, themed food stations or elaborate canapes, a themed venue with fancy dress and stunning decor, mingling entertainers and wacky musicians.

However many guests you have and whatever you are looking for, we will have the perfect venue and party for your wow-factor Christmas event in London. Beautiful night-time river views can only complement Christmas decorations, or we can hide you away in a themed wonderland below ground and whisk you away to a different world for the evening…

If your chosen venue is that little bit further from the centre of London, we can transport you and your colleagues to your Christmas party aboard a fabulous river boat or traditional Sailing Barge; arrive in style after a Champagne reception or some warming mulled wine.