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Eventmasters strike a deal with tennis event


Birmingham-based specialist sports hospitality provider Eventmasters has secured a three- year deal to manage and provide corporate hospitality at top women’s tennis tournament ‘The Nature Valley Classic’. The event – held annually at the


Edgbaston Priory Club – is traditionally seen as a warm-up for Wimbledon and features some of the world’s top women players. Last year’s winner was two-time


Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who will be joined by reigning Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza, 2004 winner Maria Sharapova and British number one Johanna Konta. Eventmasters says the exclusive


contract for the event is ‘a further significant appointment’ for the company, which offers a range of VIP experiences at a variety of sports and entertainment venues. The Classic, which was


established in 1982, is the 12th most prestigious women’s event in the world. This year’s event takes place between 16-24 June.


KPMG and NSPCC to play it safe


Professional services firm KPMG and the NSPCC have joined forces in an effort to help hundreds of thousands of primary school children stay safe. And for older children, KPMG is


to send volunteers into the classroom to help them find jobs. The partnership has come about


after a vote by KPMG staff to adopt the NSPCC as the company’s national charity for the next two years. Teams of KPMG volunteers will work with the NSPCC to deliver ‘Speak Out. Stay Safe’ assemblies, where primary school children will learn how to stay safe from the dangers of abuse and neglect in an age-appropriate way. In addition KPMG will host


Classic champion: Last year’s winner Petra Kvitova Eventmasters Director Elliot


Sheasby said: “We are delighted to announce a new partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association to provide hospitality at this world class tennis event in Birmingham. “The Classic is always a highlight


of the summer tennis calendar and it’s a privilege to be involved.”


Adam Pierce Commercial


Executive at the Lawn Tennis Association said: “We are delighted that Eventmasters will be heading up our hospitality activities in Birmingham for the next three years, they have made a significant contribution and we are pleased to continue the relationship.”


employability workshops for teenagers and coach young people living locally to their 22 offices located across the UK. KPMG Birmingham office partner


Chris Pole said: “We are really looking forward to supporting the NSPCC, complementing the work we do with our other local charities, St Basils and Cure Leukaemia. “Access to lifelong learning,


literacy and numeracy skills are the three barriers to social mobility where we can make a difference.”


Cliff College provides education and training with a particular focus on mission and evangelism. The College is situated on the outskirts of the village of Calver in the Peak District National Park.


Historically, Cliff was a Methodist Lay Training college. Today our student body is both lay and ordained and from a range of denominational backgrounds.


A conference centre is also situated in the grounds of the College.


We are experienced in accommodating groups of varying sizes and with differing needs and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you all that we can offer in order to make your conference a success.


Friendly and professional staff are ready to help you from your initial enquiry through to the end of your conference. We look forward to welcoming you to our facilities. We can host both residential and day conferences in our glorious surroundings.


To discuss your requirements please call: 01246 584200 or 01246 584205


Email: conferences@cliffcollege.ac.uk


For further details visit: www.cliffcollege.ac.uk/conferences/home/


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