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Page 1: Working in partnership with Macdonald Compleat Angler · Meticulous planning is at the centre of every successful event. They say Its all in the detail, [and here at Firebird Events

FIREBIRD EVENTS LTD, UNIT 3 NIMBUS BUSINESS PARK, HERCULES WAY, FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 6UU WWW.FIREBIRDEVENTS.CO.UK | [email protected] | 01252 545654

Working in partnership with Macdonald Compleat Angler

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What Firebird Events Can Do For You

Meticulous planning is at the centre of every successful event. They say ‘It’s all in the detail,’ and here at Firebird Events Ltd, weensure no detail is overlooked.

Offering the most comprehensive range of exceptional team building, developmental and motivational activities in the UK, ourexperienced and friendly team are able to bring your event to life whilst enhancing your team’s skills, in a fun and all-inclusiveenvironment.

We have helped to enrich team and management skills such as leadership, communication, trust, personal development, timemanagement and goal achievement in countless companies, and would be delighted to help you plan a fun-filled team event.

This comprehensive guide allows you to choose your favourite activities and services, enabling flexibility within budgets.

Please note that all costs are subject to VAT

Team Building Activities

• Our fantastic team are creative, knowledgeable, experienced, friendly and fun. Thanks to our drive, dedication and attention todetail, we will deliver you an unforgettable event experience.

• We listen. We can provide you with great ideas, bespoke solutions and reliable service, helping you to create an event whichsuits your needs and objectives.

• Well established within the industry since 2000, our reputation and fantastic relationships have enabled us to work with anarray of clients, including many large corporations and top UK venues, time and time again.

• We can provide everything from a single activity, to an entirely produced event, providing first class team building days andcorporate events.

• Our hard work has been recognised within the event industry, winning awards in the category of “Best Event Provider” at theM&IT industry awards – silver in 2018 and bronze in 2019.

• Firebird Events are covered by a minimum of £1 million Public Liability Insurance.

Why Firebird Events?

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A tribute to the renowned show, teams must solve puzzles to earn themselves as many crystals as possible. Once the activities are complete, it’s timeto take on ‘The Dome.’

Fun, fast-paced and exciting, this team build event will utilise a teams’ skills of communication, logic, co-ordination, problem solving and timemanagement. Visiting different activity zones – Physical, Mental, Mystery and Skill – the number of crystals collected depends on your performance.The more crystals – the more time in ‘The Dome’, the event’s fun and furious finale!

Challenges will include some of the following:- Well Balanced: Team members must pass various weighted objects to each other without tipping the see-saw.

- Team Tower: You must work out how to re-build a tower in this test of logic.- Toxic Waste: Work out a maths formula so you can divide up the hazardous waste, safe for disposal.- Barbecue Brainteaser: Solve the puzzle and then use the tongs provided to put it in the correct place on the barbecue.- Stocks & Share: Once in the “stocks” you must complete the jigsaw as a team. With limited reach and movement, co-operation and communication is essential.- Team Skis (Outdoor Only): The whole team must position themselves onto some giant skis, and complete an obstacle course.- Bank Job (Indoor Alternative): Teams must communicate and share information, analyse clues and use their logic to solve the mystery – ensuring justice is done!- Team Tent: Team members must follow verbal instructions from a team mate to assemble a tent, whilst blindfolded!

The Dome!Once all activities are complete, you’re ready to enter the inflatable crystal dome! As fans blow tickets into the air, you must work against the clock to collect as manygold tickets as possible, avoiding the silver ones. Whichever team has the most gold tickets, will be victorious - becoming the proud winners of the much covetedCrystal Trophy!

NotesActivity Duration: 2 – 3.5 hours (indoors or outdoors). Guest Numbers: 10 – 200Our Requirements: Indoor or outdoor space, tables, access to 13 amp socket, ceiling height of 3.5 m for crystal dome.What’s Included: Bespoke team building games, PA system, crystal maze music, team packs, stationery, bonus team games and prizes.

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

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Sun & Games is the perfect outdoor team building activity to bring your teams together. Sun-sationally fun and challenging, it’s great for any group size or ability.

The Challenges:

• Bouncy Beach Football - Teams complete a match on space hoppers!

• Dummy High Jump - The high jump, but not as you know it! Teams must work together, co-ordinating their movements in order to launch the life size dummy high jumper over the bar.

• Topsy Turvey Tea Party - Teams attempt to serve themselves an afternoon tea picnic whilst wearing inversion goggles,which make everything look upside down!

• Picnic Puzzles - Teams sit down on the picnic blanket and are served our hamper of puzzles and challenges. They mustcomplete as many as possible in the time given.

• English Country Garden - Teams race in wheelbarrows to water the flowers!

• Beach Towel Folding - A holiday favourite. Teams make animals out of beach towels.

• Coastguard Rescue - Some sailors are in trouble. Coastguards must use binoculars to read out their Morse code message. The rest of the team must decipher it in order to to solve the conundrum and save the sailors.

• Boat Race - Teams cross the “rolling” seas by moving the boat along rollers!

Notes Activity Duration: 2 - 4 hours + (indoors or outdoors) Guest Numbers: 10 – 200Our requirements: Large amount of outdoor space, 4 trestle tables

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

Sun & Games

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The Activities (choose 4 - 5 activities plus a finalé!)

The BIG Picture - Teams paint part of a picture. When all teams have completed their artwork, the picture will later fit together to make one group masterpiece.

Paper Projects - Teams work towards creating a dinosaur skeleton (anatomically correct of course) out of paper rods!

Loony Balloons - Teams get creative in making a scene entirely out of balloons!

Piece of Cake - Teams must decorate an elaborate cake. The first team will set the scene, with subsequent teams adding their contributions. Cakes will then be stacked into an impressive show-stopper of a cake.

Comic Strip Capers - One team begins a comic strip. As the rest of the teams follow, who knows which direction the story will take?!

Collective Conundrums - Teams attempt some mental conundrums.

Over To You - Teams film part of a movie, advert, news report or music video using iPads and iPad filming equipment - using props and costumes. Other teams must continue the story. The finished movie can be shown at the end of the event.

One Track Challenge (optional finale) - Teams build a section of a Hot Wheels track that will later fit together to make a fun, fast obstacle course!

Rollercoaster (optional finale) - Teams build sections of a rollercoaster that will fit together to make a fun fast finale!

Collective SOLUTIONS

In this fun and furious collaborative team building activity, teams need to worktogether to get the job done!

Each team must complete part of an activity in a given time, and then ‘hand over’ tothe next team, and be ‘briefed’ by the team ahead of them. Only when all the teamshave visited a task, can the activity be completed.

It’s amazing what can be achieved with collaboration, team work and group effort.

NotesActivity Duration: 2 – 3 hours (indoors) Guest Numbers: 10 – 200

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

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NotesActivity Duration: 45 minute – 2 hours (indoors only)Guest Numbers: 10 – 400 peopleOur requirements: 1 x trestle table per team, 2 x trestle tables for equipment and access to a plug socket

Further information and photos CLICK HERE Video CLICK HERE

This collaborative event is a rollercoaster of an activity!

Working in small teams, you will first have to solve some puzzles in order to ‘earn’ your building materials for the activity ahead. Then you’ll be tasked with creating a section of rollercoaster track with rods and cable ties. Your incredible feat of engineering needs to be strong enough to propel a football along it, whilst adhering to our strict building regulations – beware the building inspectors, they will be out in force!

Ultimately, teams will join their sections together to make one giant rollercoaster for a fun football-rolling finale! It’s a team effort, and communication between teams - for hints, tips and technical knowledge – is both encouraged and necessary!

Rollercoaster will help enhance team work, ability to prioritise, problem solving, time management, organisation, creative thinking and leadership under timerestraints.

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GPS CHALLENGE

Interactive, fun and competitive, GPS Challenge is the ultimate treasure hunt. Enabling you to move from the boardroom to the great outdoors with a swipe ofyour tablet, your hunting ground can be as small as a venue, or as large as a city!

Once briefed, teams of between 5 and 10 will set off around your location of choice, supplied with a tablet loaded with the GPS Challenge and location map. Teamsneed to navigate the map in order to find ‘hotspots’ where you must complete a range of tasks. Each completed activity will win you points, with extra pointsawarded for accuracy.

With video challenges, creative photos, tasks, timedquestions and quizzes to undertake, GPS Challenge willkeep your teams engaged from start to finish. And with alive score board ranking your success – you’ll also be kepton your toes! The team with the most points at the end ofthe game is the winner.

Once all the activities have been completed, we’ll show thebest photos and videos from the day in an entertainingfinale*, and award prizes to each member of the winningteam. We’ll also send you a link, after the event, with allthe great content for you and your team to enjoy time andtime again!

NotesActivity Duration: 1 – 4 hours (indoors or outdoors)Guest Numbers: 3 – 3000Our requirements: *Venue to supply the following items;Screen and Projector (or plasma screen), Speakers,HDMI cable for our laptop.These are required for the briefing and wrap up sessions

For further information and photos CLICK HERE Video CLICK HERE

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Discover the sites and explore the attractions of Marlow with our action packed, fun and furious treasure hunt!

TREASURE HUNT

The perfect way to spend a fun few hours, guests can enjoy a lively brief before being divided into groups. Supplied with a team pack - which contains all theinformation you need to get on the right track – you will be sent out to fulfill your tasks.

An intriguing web of cryptic clues, cross-references, photo and video challenges will lead you, but time is running out…

With the clock ticking, you’ll need to decide which challenges you should attempt first? Will you have time to do it all? Points are awarded for tasks completed to time,and will be deducted for teams returning late!

Typical Itinerary 1300 - Firebird team arrive at briefing location.1400 - Firebird compere’s welcome & safety briefing. Guests are divided into teams and armed with their team packs. 1415 - The clock starts, teams depart and the treasure hunt begins! 1615 - Teams return with their findings.1620 - Debrief & Award ceremony, with a prize presented to the winning team1630 - Guests depart.

What is included: Town, city or village site visit, Firebird event compere / manager, team packs, clues written specifically for your location, and a prize for the winning team.

NotesActivity Duration: 2 - 3 hours Guest Numbers: 10 – 1000

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

The Challenge…

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How the sessions runIf choosing one or two activities for your event, the operator will brief your group and keep score. Each activity will run between 30 minutes and 60 minutes.

When choosing three or more activities, a Firebird event manager is required on the day (see costs above). The event is normally run as a competition, with teams marked on ability, leadership andmotivation.

After an introduction and safety briefing from our event manager / compere, teams will rotate through the activities, spending from 30 to 60 minutes on each.

NOTES• Costs are per activity – not per head• We are very happy to provide just one activity for your event, or as many activities as you wish

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Our Country Pursuit activities are a breath of fresh air, offering a mix of exciting, fun and memorable outdoor activities to bond your team. Our Country Pursuit activities can be operated in any suitable outdoor space (subject to venue agreement) and we can recommend locations if required.

For country pursuit activities we recommend team sizes of no larger than 10 people. Each activity rotation should be a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 60 minutes.

i.e. for 28 people we would recommend 3 x teams of 9/10, with 3 x rotations lasting up to 3 hours

Please note that when booking 3 or more activities a Firebird event manager is required: £POA

Country Pursuits

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Animal Handling

Duck / Geese Herding Ideal for those who go ‘quackers’ over ourfeathered friends. Who knew that herdingducks and geese could be so tricky? There isscope for much hilarity as guests try tocontrol the collies and herd the ducks (orgeese) through an obstacle course, underthe watchful gaze of a top sheepdoghandler.

Gun Dog Handling Ferret Racing Provided as an optional 15 - 20 minute finaleactivity when booking our Gun Dog Handlingthis is a unique and exciting way to round offyour event! These wonderful creatures loveto race, so it’s fun for all. For added interest,Ferret Roulette is incorporated where theferret is placed in a drum with a number ofexits at the base, and guests bet on whichexit the ferret will appear from.

‘Herd’ about our great animal encounters? Experience these amazing animals and beautiful birds for yourself with these light hearted, fun and memorable activities. Each activity is supplied withexperienced animal handler.

(50m x 50m)

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Included in Gun Dog Handling Cost (5m x 5m)

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Behold the majesty of these Birds of Prey.Under the supervision of our professionalfalconer, guests are invited to handle and flythese magnificent birds. It is anunforgettable moment when a Hawk swoopsout of the sky and lands on your gloved fist!

Experienced, professional and friendlytrainers bring a range of dogs - Labradors,Spaniels, Pointers and Retrievers - to interactwith your guests. Learn about andparticipate in training with these sociableand approachable dogs – from simpleobedience to challenging retrieves. You canalso complete a complex agility course,competing in a ‘Team Relay’ against theclock – a very popular part of the CountryPursuits event. Our Gun Dog handler canalso provide a Ferret Racing Finale as part ofthis package – see Ferret Racing description.

(25m x 11m) (35m x 35m)

Falconry

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Firing and Shooting Activities

Archery Have a go at this Olympic hand-to-eyecoordination sport, and allow your instructorto turn you into the next Robin Hood orMaid Marion (green tights optional!) Archeryhas been used competitively for centuries,so why not pit your skill and judgmentagainst your crew. All bows used areapproximately 25 pounds recurve. Suitablefor participants age 16 and over.

Laser Clay Shooting Using de-activated 12 bore shotguns fittedwith laser technology, you can experiencethe thrill of clay shooting, without the messor danger of the original sport, making itsuitable for any event. Extremely accurate,the laser system can calculate your reactiontime, so challenges such as speed shoot,skeet and speed skeet can all be undertaken,competitively, if you wish. This activity caninvolve up to five participants at any time,with an electronic scoreboard keeping tally.Suitable for participants over the age of 12.

Axe Throwing An unusual and satisfyingly fun activity,which harks back to medieval times. Testyour accuracy and skills as you try to hit thebullseye. Suitable for participants over theage of 16.

Needing a steady hand and a precise aim, our professional and friendly operators will instruct you in these sports of Kings and Queens. Each activity is supplied with a small gazebo, plus the necessarysafety and support equipment and a Firebird Instructor.

Please note the restrictions detailed on each activity (some exceptions may apply)

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(5m W x 20m L)

Please note we need to fire into a clear / safe area

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(55m W x 30m L)

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(5m x 10 m)

Please note we need to fire into a clear / safe area

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Shooting MedleyTest your skills and accuracy using a medleyof guns against a range of targets. See if youcan take down our ‘knockdown rats andrabbits’, chalk dust targets, and hit ourtraditional bullseye target using a .177 AirPistol – Semi Automatic (8 shot), PistolCrossbow and .22 Scoped Air Rifle.Depending on time available guests canenjoy a practice round with each of the gunsfollowed by an individual skill round and ateam ‘quick fire’ round. Please note, onlytwo participants can shoot at a time. Nolicence required. Suitable for participantsover the age of 16.

(10m x 14m)

Please note we need to fire into a clear / safe area

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LEGO ANIMATION WORKSHOPCould your company benefit from a stimulating experience? Does your team ever get achance to express themselves openly? Want to have fun?

These highly interactive sessions are structured to inspire and develop attendees to thinkcreatively, reason systematically, and in turn release their potential - building blocks forthe future if you will!

Once briefed on the subject of their films, its over to the teams to decide whether they would like todo a short film, documentary, music video, comedy sketch, promotional video or advertisement.

Planning their storyboards, the team must then assign roles to their team, deciding who will be theDirector, who will be in charge of building the sets, filming, sound, voice acting / voice overs andediting.

With access to our extensive collection of Lego scenery, characters and props, and armed withtripods, lighting and microphone booms, it’s time for the teams to get creative and film their work.

Once the films are ‘in the can’, teams can edit, zoom, cut, and add film effects such as black andwhite or speed settings using pre-installed apps. Choosing from a bank of sound effects and music,teams can also create their soundtrack.

As a fun finale, everyone gets to watch each other’s work on a large screen, with the winning teamreceiving their prizes in an awards ceremony. Spot prizes can also be awarded for categories such as‘Best set design’, ‘Best editing’ and ‘Best voice overs.’

NotesActivity Timings: 2 - 4 hours (Indoors)Guest Numbers: 10 – 50

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

Eighty years might have passed since the world’s most powerful brand was born in a Danish workshop, but the

thinking behind the name remains as strong as ever.

“Leg Godt” (play well)

"LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this activity"

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Take one… Direct, act and edit a movie, using iPad Air, in thisfun and creative film making event.

Teams are given a short brief on the subject of their films, but you choose themedium - short film, documentary, music video, comedy sketch, promotionalfilm or advertisement.

Then it’s time to get creative as teams plan their storyboard and assign rolesto their team, deciding who will be the Director and who will be in charge offilming, sound, costumes, location, acting and editing.

Armed with tripods, lighting and microphone booms, and with access to ourextensive collection of fancy dress costumes and props, teams then get intothe ‘zone’ to film their movies.

Once the films are ‘in the can’ teams edit their movies using pre-installed apps, where they can zoom,cut, and add simple film effects. They can also choose from a bank of sound effects and music tocreate their soundtrack.

As a fun finale, teams’ movies are shown on our large screen, with the winning team receiving theirprizes in a closing awards ceremony. We can also award spot prizes for categories such as ‘bestcostume’, ‘best editing’ and ‘best actors’.

NotesActivity Duration: 3 - 4 hoursGuest Numbers: 10 – 150

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

iPad

Movie

Making

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Split into teams of 6-8, each team must complete one section of the masterpiece. Not quite as straightforward as it seems, teams willneed to collect information, blue prints and paints to complete their work of art.

With something for everyone, guests don’t have to be artistic – but with a little creative flair, you’ll be amazed what you can achieve.

In addition to this, teams will also need to complete a series of mini trials. These tasks involve logical quizzes, puzzles, mental andvisual challenges, and even some engineering.

This team build highlights the importance of teamwork, builds trust between and within teams, let’s individuals focus on the ‘biggerpicture!’, and helps sharpen problem solving, time management, organization and leadership skills.

At the end of the session the individual canvases will be joined together to create arenowned painting. At previous events the standard of the final artwork has beenextremely high - most companies take their canvases away to be put up in their offices.

What is included:• Site preparation and technical coordination with venue staff.• Health and safety risk assessment and presentation of any health and safety reports.• Delivery, setting up, running and dismantling of equipment / services.• Team prizes, experienced art tutors and aprons for all guests.• Table covers and display panels for the finished masterpiece.

• High quality artists canvases, acrylic paints, materials, tools and equipment.

NotesActivity Duration: 1 – 2.5 hours (indoors) Guest Numbers: 10 – 600 (although for best results +30 people)

For further information and photos CLICK HERE Video CLICK HERE

This team building activity is a stroke of genius!

As a team you must release your inner artists and paint a masterpiece of epic proportions…

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Loony Balloons

Teams learn the art of balloon modelling before working together to create a masterpiece! Perfect as a team building activity, conference energiser, after dinner or evening entertainment.

After a demonstration and lessons from a professional balloon modeller, teams will be proficient in ‘bending’, ‘coiling’ and the many different types of ‘twist’. Once teams are confident with their new found skills, it’s time to get creative in one of the following activities:

Balloon HatsEveryone gets creative to produce their very own balloon hat. Teams are supplied with colourful balloons and, with a little helpfrom the Professional balloon modeller, everyone will look ridiculous!

Team SculptureEach team must create a balloon sculpture that they feel reflects their group. This may comprise of lots of small sculptures or onebig sculpture. Representatives from each team will describe what they have made and how it represents them.

Balloon LandmarksOnce given a picture of a famous land mark, the team must attempt to recreate it. Projects can include the Eiffel Tower, the Statueof Liberty, The London Eye and even the Sphynx!

Film IconRecreate an icon from a famous movie. Projects can include King Kong, the Delorean car from Back to the Future, the Stay PuffedMarshmallow Man, The Bat Mobile, The Terminator and many more!

Table CentresA nice idea for a pre-dinner or conference activity. Teams design and create their very own table centres from balloons, which canthen be admired for the rest of the event.

NotesActivity Duration: 30 minutes – 2 hours (indoors)Guest Numbers: 10 – 200

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

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Have your mind blown, not frozen, by this indulgent and innovative ice cream team build challenge!

Have fun, synchronize your taste buds and create a new flavour of ice cream as a team. Then it’s upto you to develop your brand and marketing strategy in order to maximise sales. But who will cometop in the all-important taste test?

With a wide range of not-so-obvious ingredients, it’s up to you how outrageously adventurous youbecome….remember Heston Blumenthal’s gourmet egg and bacon ice cream?!

Once your culinary skills have been put to the test – it’s your marketing abilities next. When you havecome up with the name and design, you’ll need to build your packaging prototype - which needs toreflect your brand and appeal to your target market. Then put together an advertisement.

To make the process even more challenging, teams must stick to a limited time scale and budget toachieve sweet success. Extra points can be earned by completing additional fun quizzes and games.

The proof, as they say, is in the pudding – so after a rigorous tasting session each team will presenttheir sales pitch to the judges and perform their adverts in a fun finale! Judges will then decide which

team has produced the most successful sundae and the ‘Happy Sundae Champions’ will be revealed!

What Is Included: Top quality ice cream making equipment, ingredients, recipes (including dairy freealternatives), craft materials, information packs, disposable table cover, gloves, aprons, props,costumes, First Aid and food hygiene trained staff and prizes for the winning team.

NotesActivity Duration: 2 - 3 hours (indoors)Guest Numbers: 5 – 130

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

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What is included • Chocolate chef and assistants• Chocolate making utensils and equipment• Ingredients• Information packs• Table covers, gloves and aprons• Bags and ribbons (for guests to take their chocolates home in)• First aid and food hygiene trained staff

Our requirements• Hand washing facilities near to the room• The use of a fridge/freezer• Electrical points near activity area• Chairs for guests• Enough table space for everyone to work at and to lay out ingredients• Preferably a large cool room• Access to the room at least one hour before the workshop starts

NotesActivity Duration: 1-2 hours (indoors)Guest Numbers: 5 – 30

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

Making Workshop

Perfect for chocoholics, the workshop begins with a demonstration from our Chocolatier where guests will learn some fascinatingfacts about chocolate, whilst learning how to make their own delicious delights.

Experimenting with various ingredients, you’ll soon be creating a selection of hand rolled truffles, a chocolate lollipop andchocolates overflowing with flavour. Straight from the melting pot, you can add your finishing touches with toppings, piping anddecorations.

Finally, guests can proudly package up their hand made chocolates in ribbon-tied bags to take home. We will also give each guestsome recipe cards to take away, so you can continue to explore your new-found chocolate making talents at home!

Dip into the sumptuous world of chocolate, and learnwhat it takes to become a professional chocolatier!Indulge in and create your own exquisite chocolateson this Wonka-ful workshop.

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Whether it’s Brie, Camembert or Cheddar – everyone has a favourite cheese. However, for ardent cheese lovers, thisinteractive workshop is a must, and will make you smile like the cat that got the cream - cheese! Our affable and experiencedfacilitators will impart their knowledge and skills with humour, and will teach you all you need to know to become a masterCheesemaker!

Introduction: You will begin the process of preparing milk for its transformation into curd for cheese. Whilst the milk heats, you’ll be given afun introduction into the process of cheese making and British cheese making culture.

Setting, Cutting and Tasting: You’ll complete the second stage of the milk’s transformation into cheese by adding rennet, and cutting thecurd.

Transformation: The curd is drained, moulded, weighed, and infused with salt, herbs, spices and flavours and presented to the hosts forjudging.

Artisan Cheese and Drink Tastings: Throughout the activity you’ll be given fun tastingchallenges, where deduction rather than prior knowledge is needed, including:

• Milk quality tasting challenge• Cheese tasting: cow’s, goat’s or sheep’s milk• English Sparkling Wine challenge (or artisan cordial challenge)• Real Ale challenge (or non-alcoholic craft mead spirit)• Artisan Cider challenge (or rare variety apple juices)

Finale: Event summary and prize giving

What we bring: Facilitators, mini milk vats, cheese moulds, cheesemaking utensils, dishes, plates, wrapping paper, all ingredients,bread, drinks and prizes. Kitchen not required.

CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP

NotesActivity Duration: 1.5 – 2.5 hoursGuest Numbers: 10 – 80

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

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Mix it up with this fully interactive session which encourages teams to battle it out behind our stylishlysophisticated mobile cocktail bar. With detailed instruction from our award winning cocktail flair bartenders, beprepared for some serious fun while you learn how to prepare - to perfection - some of the world’s favouritecocktails; and serve them with style!

Within this fun and inspired workshop, you’ll be taught the basic techniques to becoming a world class mixologist:

• Liquor Knowledge - Learn which spirits go well together, and where spirits / liquors come from.

• Flairing (bottle juggling) - After a demonstration from one of our expert bartenders you’ll be invited to try your handat this entertaining art. (Bounce mats and plastic bottles provided!)

• Procedure - In teams you’ll be shown the particulars of producing classic cocktails.

• Front bar skills - You’ll be taught service skills, including pouring cocktails with flair!

• The Finale - Nearing the end of the session, teams will be asked to design a cocktail with a suitable name,incorporating all skills learned in the workshop… including flairing! You’ll then be invited up to the bar to present yourcreation to the other teams and trainers.

What is included - Award winning cocktail flair bartenders, specialist cocktail equipment, shakers and allaccompaniments, bespoke menus, bounce mats, 1.5m - 3m bar (please make sure venue doors are 1.0m wide), glassware, premium spirits, soft drinks, garnishes, fruits and ice.

Notes & CostsNumber of guests Event set up fee Price per head10 - 20 £POA £POA21 – 30 £POA £POA31 - 40 £POA £POA41 – 50 £POA £POA51 – 100 £POA £POA100 plus £POA £POA

Activity Duration: 1 – 2.5 hoursGuest Numbers: 10 – 300

For further information and photos CLICK HERE

Please note that we also offer wine, champagne, whisky, rum and gin tasting activities.

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You and your guests are the key witnesses to a brutal murder. You must solve the clues to crack the case and discover the guilty party, before they strikeagain..! The plot… ‘Murder at Lovelace Manor’. A classic turn of the Twentieth Century mystery; you’ve been invited to a charity evening at the home ofLord and Lady Lovelace, when the evening suddenly takes a turn for the worse….. As the story unfolds, no-one avoids suspicion. Using your powers ofdeduction, you must analyse the evidence needed to bring any dirty secrets and sordid lies to the fore, and bring the culprit to justice.

Suitable for any size event, our murder mysteries are the perfect solution for private dinner parties, corporate events or as a team building activity.

Suggested format (Teams/tables should between 5 - 12 delegates)

7.00pm7.40pm7.45pm8.00pm8.20pm8.30pm9.00pm9.20pm9.45pm10.15pm10.30pm

Guests arrive for pre-dinner drinks as actors mingle with your guests.Lord Lovelace announces dinner and guests are escorted to the dining room.The murder is committed!Starter is served, and clue packs are handed out.The team investigations begin, suspects are brought forward and interviewed.Main course is served.The investigation continues. The final suspects are interviewed, and twists unfold.Dessert is served. Characters mingle with guests, giving teams the chance to interview suspects. Teams present their findings The denouement.Evening is brought to a close and the winning team awarded their prize.

What is included:• 4-6 professional actors playing 5-7 characters, with bespoke script.• Blank firing starting pistol, provision of team names, clue packs and posting of room clues.• All props and character costumes. Site preparation and technical coordination with venue staff.

NotesActivity Duration: Over Dinner for 2.5 - 3.5 hoursGuest Numbers: 10 – 150 For more than 100 guests a surround sound system and radio microphones will be required, cost: £POAOur requirements: A dressing room in close proximity to the dining room, hot food and soft drinks for all performers, prize for the winning team i.e.: bottle of Champagne (optional)

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Firebird Events invite you to a rare and unforgettable evening ofdrama, intrigue, laughter and excitement. This is a murder mysteryevent like no other, with performances and scripting that will makeyou feel as though you’ve stepped onto a film set!

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Who – What – Where - When?

Critical information that helps us provide the best activities for you:

Client

Name and contact details of the client, or name and contact details of the client and their industry, if a corporate client.

Date

This is necessary for us to check availability, however we can put a proposal together without one.

Number and Type of Delegates

It is helpful for us to get an understanding of the demographics in terms of gender split, age range of delegates, and whetherthe delegates are from one sector i.e. directors, sales, finance or a mix.

Specifics

Do you have something in mind already, or would you like us to inspire you? Would you like your event indoors or outdoors?Is it just for fun, or do you have any objectives that need to be incorporated? Do you have a venue booked?

Timings

When do you want to start – morning, afternoon or evening? How long do you want the event to run, or is it over multipledays?

Past Events

Have you done something in the past you would like to repeat? Or something you would prefer to avoid?

Budget

Do you have a price per head or an overall budget? What have you spent in the past?

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Team Building Highlights

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Team Building Testimonials

“The activities went down a storm, with much laughter and frivolity. The picture we painted and then put together afterwards was nothing short of incredible.”

“All of your staff were helpful, friendly and professional, I really couldn’t fault them. The activities were fun and everyone was included. I wouldn’t hesitate to

use Firebird Events again!” “Amazing as always! Your team were absolutely first class and really added to

the enjoyment! Somehow we need to raise the bar again for 2020!””

“Fantastic team, brilliant event, everyone was still talking and laughing about it the next day, thank you“

“Such a fantastic company with incredible event options. I was absolutely delighted with the whole day, the support on the lead up and on the day was also amazing, really reassuring. Everyone is still talking about the fun we had -

you have helped me to set the bar.”

“The client had an absolute ball with the CEO shouting at the top of his voice on the rib “This is the best day ever!!” Everyone loved it, so thanks for everything.”

“The activity was so much fun, such a great one to encourage team work ....thank you for your support, the team are well aware who provided this, it’s

one we will recommend I promise”

“Everything was spectacular and we had a great feedback from the team”

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Event Management and Notes

Event Management

Notes

From conception through to delivery, our dedicated team will ensure that every detail of your event is taken care of, leaving you free to enjoy your day. Rest assured we can provide all the support youneed…

Our Event Management packages can include the following (as required):

• Coordination with venue staff over technical requirements

• Site visit prior to event

• Site plans for large scale events

• CAD drawings to determine room layouts

• Provision of Health and Safety documents ie: Risk Assessments

• A professional and friendly onsite Event Manager for the duration of the event

Event management requirements will be discussed on an individual event basis and quoted for accordingly - POA

• All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate.

• All prices are subject to availability.

• Prices may be subject to change.

• All prices where an event set up fee is stated are subject to the relevant per head fee on top.

• Some services or items may be subject to minimum order fee.

• Prices may be subject to travel and accommodation charges.

• Full payment will be due 30 days prior to event date (unless a credit account has been agreed in advance).

• Soft or hot drinks (weather dependent) should be provided for our team throughout the duration of the event.

• Depending on length of the event, hot food may be required for the team.

This document is the property of Firebird Events Ltd and has been specifically and exclusively prepared for you. It includes information, advice, recommendations and prices that are of a strictly confidential nature. Therefore the document is tendered

on the express understanding that its contents are copyright and that the ideas and recommendations expressed in it are, and remain, the intellectual property of Firebird Events Ltd. It should be understood that no information contained in this

document should be divulged to any third party without our prior written consent. In instances where a breach of this copyright is brought to our attention, please be advised that it is company policy to take necessary actions to protect our intellectual

property in the event of imitation or any other such use of the content of this and similar documents.

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