Talking Point welcomes St. Paul's Church parishioners

Linda and Clive Davies (Directors of Talking Point) were delighted to receive a picture from St. Paul's former parishioners. The picture was presented by Robert Knott (right) at a recent open day. Painted by Saddleworth artist David Ford, the picture features 3 images of the church and will be displayed within the centre.

Talking Point Conference and Exhibition Centre - Opening 14th January 2008

Talking Point is hosting open days for businesses, former St. Paul's Church parishioners, schools and conference agents. Open days are planned for January 2008 to register your interest please e-mail your details to events@thetalkingpoint.com.

www.thetalkingpoint.com

Talking Point Conference and Exhibition Centre - Opening 14th January 2008

Talking Point has a total of 7 rooms of varying sizes. All meeting rooms benefit from an abundance of natural daylight. Each room is equipped with stylish ergonomically designed tables and chairs and all benefit from use of a breakout area or lounge.

Talking Point Conference and Exhibition Centre - Opening 14th January 2008

The Viewpoint Café Bar located on the first floor offers stunning views over the reception area below and upwards to the impressive west wall window. The lounge offers your delegates a space to meet, eat and drink during your event. Casual yet stylish, laid-back yet vibrant, the lounge boasts a flat screen TV showing the latest news events from around the world. This area is also available for you to use if you require a more informal shorter meeting with a
colleague.

The Terrace is a private break out area ideal for those using either The Summit Suite or The Boardroom. Relax in the contemporary, light-filled interior of cream and brown sofas and chairs. This area can be used for refreshment and lunch breaks, the choice is yours.

The Move - December 2007

Awe-inspiring architecture set within an idyllic country location. Talking Point Conference and Exhibition Centre is a unique training venue offering state of the art facilities. Based 10 miles from Manchester and only 30 miles from Leeds City Centre.

The Move - December 2007

First glimpse of the Focus Education office based within the Talking Point centre.

December 2007

The 2nd floor is now fully carpeted and work on the 1st floor is almost complete. The Portacabins have been removed from site in preparation for the tarmac.

November 2007

More pictures of the Focus Education office, a photograph of the main staircase and glass panels. Finally a photograph of the fire escape staircase

November 2007

Talking Point is entering its final phase and the development is expected to be ready for the 14th December 2007. Whilst the time scale for the development has doubled from the original schedule this will truly be an awe-inspiring building.

October 2007

Work in progress. An array of pictures as the work moves into the final stages.

September 2007 - Progress onsite

May 2007

Another steady month onsite but concerns have arisen that the project may miss it's target completion date.

Scaffolding around the exterior of the building has been erected and repairs to the roof and windows are well under way. At the east side of the building, work has begun on levelling out the ground repairing the boundary wall.
The steel framework that will form the back staircase is now in place and delivery of the main staircases steel framework has enabled work to begin on its installation.
The majority of the partition walls are now in place and soundproofing material is being installed on all three floors. Once the soundproofing work is complete work will begin on installing the electric wiring and under floor heating.

Hitting the airwaves!

Linda and Katie took part in a radio broadcast for Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm. “Taking Care of Business” with Ed Stacey on Tuesday 8th May 2007 is broadcast every Tuesday from 1200noon until 1300hrs.
The show gave us an opportunity to discuss how Focus Education was formed and has developed over the last 14 years. It also gave us an opportunity to give more information on Talking Point. We were able to inform listeners why the company was formed, an insight into the search for premises in the Saddleworth area and why that building was selected. Information was also given on the new conference facilities including the inspiring features that will be created during the conversion process. Linda and I had a great time and throughout the experience we were looked after by Ed Stacey and Dave McGealy.
The full radio interview is available online. Use the link below to access the site…

http://www.thetalkingpoint.com/radio.mp3

March 2007

March 2007

A Billboard on the roadside has been erected to mark the new era and signify a new beginning for the building. The billboard features contact details and information on the recently launched Talking Point website – http://www.thetalkingpoint.com/.

The steel framework is now in place and the builders have begun to insert the flooring.
Armitage have dug the area out where the lift shaft will be built and work has begun on the construction of the lift shaft.