We
were delighted to be asked to provide all the marquees
for the SOL 2009 Games hosted this year in Leicestershire.
The games brought together hundreds of amazing athletes
from all over the country.
Forty-six Eurospan Structures were installed on nine
sites in just six days.
The
entire olympic village was installed on the huge car
park of Leicester City's Walkers stadium, this posed
a special challenge as no ground fixings could be
made into the new tarmac car park to secure the structures.
The solution was an entirely new ballast system, designed
by Kingsmead and PRP structural engineers and manufactured
in our workshops.
The
structures were put to good use including cyber cafes,
rest areas,
medical services, entertainment, changing rooms, family
areas, offices, media centres, and provided hospitality
for the Equestrian, Swimming, Athletics, Sailing &
Kayaking, Golf, Cycling, Football, and Cricket events.
February
2009 - Winter Party Marquee
This
interesting project was installed in a lovely garden over
the existing decked terrace and garden water features,
the combination of these provided a superb party venue.
A
number of different sized Eurospan Marquees were
linked to each other to make best use of the available
space, with one end of the marquee connecting to the house.
Martyn
Davies, who designed the layout and managed
the installation commented ~ "what on first inspection
looked like an impractical space to use with various levels,
obstructions, and ponds, actually turned into a very useable
venue thanks to the modular design of the Eurospan
system."
The
heated marquees became an extension to the house itself
and with the New Zealand themed garden illuminated with
special LED lighting plus the weather providing plenty
of snow, the event was a tremendous success.
January
2009 - Smoking Shelter
An
urgent request for a replacement Smoking Shelter was received
from our local golf club after their 'DIY Superstore
special' blew away.
A
3m x 6m Eurospan Structure with panoramic
window walls was specified and this was manufactured and
installed in 10 days, a special requirement was a weather
proof connection to the building without any fixings being
made to the building itself. This was achieved by using
a PVC cushion as shown below.
November
2008 - Play Canopy
We
were pleased to be asked recently to manufacture a cover
for a children's play area at a local school, the cover
had to be red & white and fit over the existing sand
pit.
A
dimensionally adjusted Eurospan Structure
proved ideal and with a little imagination our fabric
workshop came up with a red & white roof design.
All
that's required now is some sunshine !
October
2008 - Quarry Corporate Event
The
brief was to install a Marquee on a specially prepared
site on the very edge of a huge operating quarry, meeting
the stringent health and safety requirement's of the quarry
and provide a stunning venue for a corporate event.
The
Eurospan Structure supplied was divided
internally to provide a changing room and cloakroom facilities
with lockers for visitors to change into PPE equipment
prior to a tour around the quarry, stopping at other marquees
located at vantage points around the site.
A
bar area and separate dining room all fully lined, heated,
and furnished were provided.
A
specially manufactured 21m (70') pull cord operated 'reveal'
curtain was installed to surprise the guests with the
amazing view into the deep quarry through the clear window
walls running floor to ceiling along the entire length
of the dining room.
In addition, an open fronted awning 27M (90') long, fitted
with our safety barriers allowed a birds eye view on the
very edge as the event proceeded with explosions, special
lighting effects, and large video screen presentations.
Awaiting
project images
July
2008 - Hillside Wedding Marquee
We
were asked to install a Eurospan Structure
for a summer wedding on a very challenging sloping site
with very limited access.
This
type of site requires special flooring systems to allow
a stable and safe platform to be built before the structure
can be assembled.
The
floor was cut into the hillside at one end of the site
and raised 3m (10ft) at the other, despite poor weather
conditions that ruled out the use on site of all terrain
forklifts, the project was completed in good time.
The
structure was fitted with windows to take advantage of
the spectacular view and our new flat lining system in
ivory, black carpet, round tables, chairs with ivory covers
and leather sofas plus aluminum poseur bar furniture in
the reception completed the stylish look; we even managed
to organise glorious sunshine for the wedding day itself!
Here
is another interesting location !!
Christmas
Party 2007
The
Christmas party season kicked off at an exclusive Northamptonshire
hotel. The riverside venue proved to be the perfect location
for this corporate event for 400 seated guests.
The
marquee installation included an enclosed cloakroom, leading
to a reception and bar area with a clear glass gable end,
this enabled the guests to view a spectacular light and
firework display from the warmth and comfort of the marquee.
The
dining and entertainment area included full fibre optic
linings and extensive lighting effects.
Also
provided was a kitchen area and 30m link to the Hotel,
all power generation and on-site services were provided
by Kingsmead.
May
2007 - 20M & 25M wide Eurospan Structures
Our
extensive range of Eurospan Structures has recently
been updated with the introduction of two new models at 20M
& 25M wide.
With
a wall height of 3M (approx. 10ft) and clear span widths of
either 20M (65.5 ft) or 25M (82 ft) wide,these new structures
will be of interest to major event organisers.
The
overall length of the structures can be increased in 5M sections
as required.
Also
available are solid wall panels, windows, door sets, and linings.
These
new structure's now allow us to supply Eurospan Structures
at 2M, 3M, 4.5M, 6M, 10M, 12M, 15M, 20M, & 25M wide
November
2006 - Classic Motorcycle Auction at
The
National Motorcycle Museum
An
interesting sale of classic motor cycles and bicycles was held
recently at the National Motorcycle Museum near Birmingham.
A
50' wide (15m) Eurospan structure provided the viewing and sale
space.
A
last minute change of site within the grounds of the museum
required the installation of an interlocking boarded floor system,
as the site was in poor condition with mud and standing water
over most of the area.
The
result was a superb facility, comfortably heated and well light
and from comments received from the event organizers H &
H Classic Auctions exceeded everyone expectations.
September
2006 - Sotheby's Auction at Shrubland Park
The
beautiful grounds of Shrubland Park near Ipswich Suffolk were
the setting for a three day country house sale in September.
Kingsmead
Marquees were delighted to again be appointed by Sotheby's this
time on behalf of the de Saumarez family.
Eurospan
structures were used to provide space for registration, catering,
viewing, and the main sale marquee.
Lighting,
heating, power generation, mobile toilets, furnishings, and
sound equipment were all provided.
September
2006 - Newspaper office opening
A
Special 'SKYLIGHT' Eurospan structure featuring a clear
roof provided the venue for the opening of a new office building
for the Leicester Mercury.
During
the opening ceremony guests where treated to an impressive light
show on the new building while seated at their tables.
The
structure was used for various functions during the week long
celebrations. For one event a heavy duty wooden floor system
was installed to allow 20 cars to be parked inside.
March
2006 - New Depot Opens
Kingsmead
Marquees (southern) Ltd opened a new operating base recently
at Cranfield, Bedfordshire.
The
new location will enable us to better serve our existing customers,
and hopefully some new ones in Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire,
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley.
Contact
Kingsmead Southern on:
Cranfield
01234 757901
Oxford
01865 791911 or High Wycombe 01628 819041
September
2005 - Henley Show
Kingsmead
Marquees were busy again at this years Henley Show
The
event which has been going for over 100 years was held at Henley
on Thames and Kingsmead was again chosen as the main contractor.
A
mixture of traditional marquees and Eurospan structures made
up the showground layout.
The
site is set in delightful countryside and well worth a visit.
May
2005 - Sotheby's Auction at Easton Neston
Kingsmead
Marquees were delighted to be appointed by Sotheby's on behalf
of Lord Hesketh to provide all the marquees and ancillary equipment
for the
recent high profile three day sale at Easton Neston.
Eurospan
structures were used throughout the installation and included
registration, catering, viewing, furniture viewing, and the
main sale marquee itself.
Lighting,
heating, power generation, mobile toilets, furnishings, and
sound equipment were all provided and maintained during the
two week project. The auction included some amazing items with
sales of 8.7 million pounds.
March
2005 - Hotel Extension
An
extension to the main conference suit at The Whittlebury Hall
Hotel was recently completed. The 10M wide Eurospan Structure
features a heavy duty floor system to enable vehicles from the
nearby Silverstone Circuit to be displayed.
The
hotels large sliding doors now open into the structure giving
a wide clear unobstructed access to a versatile new area.
Lighting,heating,fire
exit doors,carpets and pleated linings complete the installation.
Feb
2005 - Golf Club Awnings
A
request to enclose a balcony area to allow all year round use
was the challenge recently set by Collingtree Park Golf Club,
Northamptonshire.
The
solution was a set of curtains incorporating large flexi glass
sections,these curtains are suspended from a new type of track
and can be easily opened or completely removed if required.
July
2004 - Bath Hotel
A
new permanent Eurospan Structure was installed at a recently
refurbished hotel near Leicester
The
structure was erected in the specially landscaped grounds of
the hotel on a concrete base,and will provide seating for 250
dining guests, the layout includes a fully equipped kitchen
with walk in freezers, extraction system and all services, while
the main marquee includes a fabulous fitted bar, dance floor,
linings, heating, cloakroom & toilets, theme lighting inside
& out, alarm system, fire exits & emergency lighting.
The
structure also includes a special 5 sided end section fitted
with arched window walls and a entrance canopy leading to glazed
entrance doors.
The
equipment was manufactured & installed in record time as
the hotel had a wedding booking just 3 weeks after the order
was placed.
December
2003 - 'Kites' a new lining concept
Work
started in our fabric workshop in early December on a new range
of interior lining based on a kite shape,the
fabric used is very elastic and can be stretched to fixing points
in the roof of our range of Eurospan frame marquees,a number
of over lapping 'kites' produce a stunning and refreshingly
new look to the interior of the marquee.
The
'kites' are made in a range of striking colours and patterns
and some are coated with a special finish to make them glow
under ultra violet light - great for university balls and Party's
especially when combined with imaginative lighting
(Images
above from Warwick University summer ball supplier unknown)
October
2003 - Retractable canopy
A
request for a retractable canopy to enclose a court yard at
the rear of a village pub became the catalyst for a completely
new product.
The
canopy can be retracted quickly on to an aluminum roller, and
deployed just as easily by pulling a cord. The
canopy can be fitted with side walls to allow all year use,
adding a valuable extension to the pub.
August
2003 - Wash & Brush Up
Ian
& his team from our southern depot spent a week refreshing
the Eurospan hospitality structures we installed 5 years ago
at Towcester Racecourse, the project included washing the PVC
outer membrane of the marquees, and removing the interior linings
which were washed in our laundry department at Frolesworth,
after re fitting the whole installation looks as good as new,
and proves just how little maintenance these structures require.
While
on site another permanent structure was installed to replace
the ticket office,this was fitted with a new type of glass door
with glass side panels, the finished result looked so smart
that we decided to make these doors available in our standard
hire range.
April
2003 - Eurospan solution for park cafe
A
very stylish and unique permanent Eurospan frame structure was
installed in April at Wicksteed park near Kettering. The design
team headed by Andrew Breward was delighted to win the contract
for this project despite stiff competition and cheaper alternatives.
The bespoke design however makes best use of the various levels
across the site, and integrates perfectly with the existing
buildings, one of which is a partly enclosed fabulous old timber
Coffee shop.
March
2003 - Secret revealed
(on the Internet)
Now
we can reveal our secret weapon, unique to Kingsmead ~ our fully
furnished showroom where you can sit at your leisure and visualise
the marquee interior of your dreams.
Choose from our sumptuous array of lining trims and our colour
co-ordinated collection of furniture, and view our range of
dance floors that you will be dancing the night away on! You
will also see our specialised range of lighting specifically
designed to create that all important atmosphere; the range
includes stunning chandeliers, uplighters, pinspots and fibre
optic starcloth.
Relax and peruse our extensive photograph albums to help you
decide on your scheme; whether it is to be from classic creams
to stunning black & white we can help you to achieve that individual
look. While you are with us why not take a look around our workshops
and see the marquees being made!
We
must point out however, that due to the popularity of our showroom
it is strictly run on an appointment only basis, and for your
convenience, we are also open Saturday mornings during the winter
months. Please call the office to arrange your appointment (01455
202305 & ask for Diane)
September
2002 - low cost dance floors
A
new phenolic faced dance floor has been introduced to offer as
an alternative to our range of parquet & black & white
dance floors.
The
new range has a ramp edge all the way round and is ideal for laying
on coco matting or carpet, the hire cost will be half as much
as other floors in our range and should prove popular for events
requiring large dance floors.
August
2002 - 12 years on
Kingsmead
for the 12th year provided all the marquees at this years British
Bird Watching Fair held at Egleton Nature Reserve near Oakham,
Rutland.
The
fair is now the largest of its type in Europe attracting visitors
from all over the world, our semi-tensile 25m wide marquees provide
accommodation for the main trade stands with Eurospan Structures
used for lecture theatre,cinemas,and catering,specially modified
marquees over looking Rutland Water allow visitors to try out
the latest optical & photographic equipment.
Aerial
Photograph taken at the 2002 British Bird Watching Fair
