SUCCESS FOR SALES
2009 has been a great success for Talking Point so far. After being open only 18 months, this spring and summer have seen revenue and sales increase massively.
Sales have increased these last 6 months on average by 100%. This is fantastic news. What is really encouraging is that many of these sales are repeat business or new business that has been recommended by previous visitors to the centre.
Weddings and private events are also on the up and we are now recruiting for more staff to assist on the weekends as well as having a new addition to our team.
I hope you enjoy reading the summer edition of
TP News and I look forward to welcoming you to
the centre soon.
TP NEWS IN BRIEF
Talking Point now has card facilities. After many enquiries, Talking Point can now accept credit and debit cards. We now have a chip and pin machine useable for weddings, conferences and the bar during functions and events. There is no charge for this but there is a minimum spend of £10.
Talking Point is currently undergoing a spruce up – outside! You may have noticed that the grounds have been weeded and had stones put down, the fences around the building have been varnished and flowers have been planted in the borders along the footpath which leads to the front door. Future plans for the outside also include the spiral staircase door to the tower being sanded down and varnished and more plants and flowers around the grounds.
LADIES NIGHT EVENING SUCCESS
Talking Point held the long awaited Ladies Evening in May and as expected, it was a huge success. With a full house that evening, Ladies of all ages turned out to shop.
The evening started with Ladies receiving canapés and a complimentary bucks fizz on arrival. This kicked off the first of 2 fashion shows and Debenhams giving style advice.
The fashions were gorgeous and caused a stir. There was then enough time to browse the shopping stands, including The Shu Bar and Arjento Jewellery, and to get some hair and beauty advice from Saks Hair Stylists and Salsa Beauty Rooms. Then it was time to grab a drink and sing along to Morgan, who was fantastic and had everyone up dancing!
The evening was enjoyed by all and was such a success that TP are considering running it again next year. If you would like to email us your suggestions for the next one or even reserve your place, then please do so to events@thetalkingpoint.com
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS AT TALKING POINT
Although it is still 7 months away from Christmas, now is the time to be booking your Christmas Party. If you are in charge of organising your Christmas do and unsure where to go or what to do, then look no further than TP. Talking Point has selected 6 exclusive evenings to celebrate Christmas. You can book a number of places or if you are a large company then why not book out the whole evening at a specially reduced rate?
Christmas with Morgan £32.00 per person
Thursday 10th December or Thursday 16th December (7pm onwards)
Includes: Complimentary Glass of Bucks Fizz, Four Course Dinner including Coffee & Truffles followed by Live Singing & Dancing with Morgan in Viewpoint Bar
Complimentary Hot Roast Turkey & Stuffing Sandwiches at 10.30
Magical Dinner & Dance £35.00 per person
Friday Night: 11th or 17th December (7pm onwards)
Saturday Night: 12th or 18th December (7pm onwards)
Includes: Complimentary Glass of Sparkling Wine, Four Course Dinner including Coffee & Truffles. Magician performing table magic during the meal followed by Disco with resident DJ in Viewpoint Bar.
Complimentary Hot Roast Turkey & Stuffing Sandwiches at 10.30
Christmas Disco Only £20.00 per person
Available on 11,th, 12th, 17th & 18th December nights only
Want the disco without the dinner? For just £20 join the Festive Fun from 8pm and enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine followed by an evening of disco with resident DJ in Viewpoint Bar.
Enjoy Hot Roast Turkey & Stuffing Sandwiches at 10.30 on us.
For further information or to book your places, please telephone Events on 01457 877471 or email events@thetalkingpoint.com
Monday, June 1, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY
Talking Point is now 1 year old and I'm sure you’ll join me in celebrating its 1st Birthday.
This last year has been an exciting and very busy year and 2009 looks set to be even more hectic!
We already have some weddings in the diary plus a couple of Christenings and some private parties aswell as the usual conferences & meetings.
This issue focuses on the wedding fayre, and some of the things we have got planned for this year!
TP NEWS IN BRIEF
Talking Point now has a wedding website. You can access this by visiting the main site at www.thetalkingpoint.com. You can download a brochure, watch the DVD and view pictures of the venue set up for civil ceremonies. The venue was dressed for the first time by venue dressers, Eventures and they did a fantastic job. TP staff have now been trained in dressing the venue for further weddings and we are excited to offer this look as part of the standard package when couples book a wedding.
You may have noticed a new banner outside the entrance to Talking Point. This new banner is promoting the forthcoming wedding fayre, however, in the first week of it being there we had enquiries for 6 weddings, with one secure booking for September. This is fantastic news and shows how much it has been noticed.
FASHION & FUN ON LADIES NIGHT
Following the success of the recent Charity Fashion Show held by popular designer store Demolition, Talking Point will be holding a Ladies Fashion Evening in May.
Ladies will be invited from all over Oldham and Greater Manchester to attend this ticketed event which will involve a fantastic fashion show. Models will be dressed head to toe by designer dress shops, accessories and jewellery shop and shoe shop. Hair and Make up will be done by prominent local stylists.
These proprietors will then exhibit their collections and services within the Centre for Ladies to browse and purchase. There will be special offers available for one night only.
To top the evening off in style, catering will be provided by Clough Manor and Live entertainment by Morgan. TP has a fully licensed bar so leave your car at home and join us for a night of fashion and fun!
Tickets will be priced at £20 per person, however, you can purchase 2 tickets, for £35 (saving £5). Ticket prices include the Fashion Show, Live Entertainment, 2 Course Fork Buffet and a welcome glass of wine on arrival. There are limited places, so please book early.
To purchase tickets contact Adele in Events on 01457 877471.
TALKING POINT ON DVD
Talking Point now has a promotional DVD. You can watch this on the TP website at www.thetalkingpoint.com and link to this from the front page.
The DVD shows the centre as a training venue, with both large conferences and small meetings aswell as a wedding venue and also a venue ideal for private functions such as the recent fashion show we held.
Claire Duggan, Operations & Marketing said ‘It is perfect in depicting what a versatile venue we are. The rooms can change dramatically from a corporate professional conference room to a stunning and beautiful wedding venue’.
Check it out and email us your comments to events@thetalkingpoint.com 
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Autumn Update
Special Guest Author Day
We were pleased to welcome Lucy Daniel Raby to Talking Point on 15th October. Lucy is the author of Nickolai of the North and its sequel Nickolai’s Quest. These are two fantasy fiction books about the childhood of Santa Claus, the first of which is in the process of being made in to a film.
Lucy spent the day with children from local schools, talking about her journey in writing the books as well as giving readings and a signing session.
All involved had a fantastic day, adults and children alike!
Raising money for Charity with Fashion Show
Local clothes shop Demolition held a charity event here at Talking Point on Thursday 13th November. All proceeds raised were donated at the charity Action Duchenne. The event involved a spectacular Fashion Show, entertainment from singer Morgan, prize draw and opportunities to purchase items of clothing and accessories from Demolition.
Seasons Greetings…
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very early seasons greeting. I very much look forward to welcoming you back to the conference and exhibition centre in the New Year.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Talking Point Website Goes Live. Check It Out...
The development of the Talking Point website has entered into it's final stages and will be going live very soon. Check out the website at http://www.thetalkingpoint.com/
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Talking Point Brochure /Website Images
Innovative and inspirational, Talking Point Conference and Exhibition Centre (formally St. Paul’s Church, Oldham) is a unique training venue set within an idyllic country location.
Talking Point has 7 stunning and contemporary suites available to hire for business meetings, training events, exhibitions, conferences and fashion shows. The centre exudes a modern and contemporary feel whilst retaining some original features of the church.
When arranging your next conference or training event, do please contact me on 01457 877471 to check availability or arrange a tour of our superb facilities.
‘Fantastic venue, wonderful staff – couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to hold our event…’ Environment Agency
More News
Talking Point will soon have a long awaited sign. Operations Director, Claire Duggan has been working with local company Signs Express from Stockport to create the perfect exterior sign. ‘It has to be tasteful and stylish to reflect the interior of the building, but also eye catching to attract enquiries and new business.’ It’s been a long process but finally a design has been agreed and the new sign should be fitted during the first week in May.
The photograph is an artists impression of what the new sign will look like, please let us know your thoughts on the new sign.
Talking Point News
Over the coming week’s new signage, images and brochures will start to appear at Talking Point.
The new Talking Point brochure arrived in the Centre a couple of weeks ago and has been flying out the door. We have already had many requests from businesses and schools, and since these have been going out we’ve been having many enquiries and bookings for room space. Last week alone we took 50% more enquiries than the previous week.
‘We are starting to get very busy now and a lot of this business seems to be due to word of mouth, recommendations and the brochure. The brochure looks fantastic and we’re really pleased with it.’ Katie Greaves, Centre Manager.
Claire Duggan worked closely with designer Liz Dargan from Brand Creative to ensure the brochure had the right look and feel. ‘Liz was excellent in taking the brief and coming up with something contemporary and stylish. She recommended the photographer, Richard Moran and between them they have created a stunning piece of work that is very successful in selling the Centre’ Claire Duggan, Operations Director.
