We were wondering about the wisdom of having a large glass-fronted suite, facing the cricket pitch, well within reach of one of Freddie’s slogs. Might we hear the cry, ‘Waiter, there’s a cricket ball in my soup!’ The catering staff were asking if they needed hard hats - talking health and safety and all that. read more
Confex, two rooftops, giraffes and flamingoes
Where is everyone?
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for those working hard on The Point. With the opening just a few months away, the process of booking events and selling the facility has started to take priority.The sales team from LCCC spent a tiring but fun week at Earls Court in London, taking part in Confex. They were part of the Visit Manchester stand, and took a special guest with them: Lancashire mascot Lanky the Giraffe! read more
Valentine’s Fun
What better way to show off the 60m long balcony at The Point last week, than using a Valentine’s Day theme?
It has been an aim, ever since construction started on The Point, to showcase the flexibility of the buildings as a venue. Walk around the site and there are hoardings which advertise meetings, conferences, awards ceremonies and dinners, and of course, weddings!.
Of course I will. silly!
Not only is it a fantastic and unique suite, but – as LCCC player Steven Croft and model Abigail Bentley showed – the tremendous views will make for terrific wedding day photos as well. read more
When Santa dropped in at The Point…
Is this Manchester with a blue sky?
It’s all been happening here at LCCC and The Point in the last week. Not only is the new suite almost entirely red (fits in well with the Festive Season) but events around the Club have been happening thick and fast.
even Santa has to wear the proper safety gear
Christmas parties are in full swing in the suites around Old Trafford, but there was one very special Christmas dinner. read more