Success Stories
HSBC Private Bank Office Opening - October 2007, Guernsey
We engaged Orchard Events to help interpret, scope and manage the promotion of our brand in Guernsey as part of the opening of new offices for HSBC Private Bank. As well as demonstrating the organisation we’ve come to expect from Orchard Events, we were delighted by the vision and attention to detail in fulfilling the event brief. As a result, the plaudits from the event are still coming in some 2 weeks later.
Steve Eldridge, Marketing & Communications Manager, HSBC Private Bank
Red Ensign Group Conference - June 2007, Guernsey
''Many thanks for your fine efforts, particularly last evening. I gave you a full, glowing and honourable mention in my closing speech, but you weren't there to receive the warm and very particular applause from the attendees! One of the Cayman Delegates commented that this was 'the best organised ever'. I suspect that most had been trying to do it by themselves in the past and they clearly would be following your good example in management of such events.''
Peter Gill, Harbour Master and Registrar of British Ships, Guernsey
Electricity Industry SHE Management Conference - April 2007, Guernsey
''From the initial planning meeting some 15 months ago through to the completion of the conference last week, you have provided a very professional service; that together with your attention to detail made the conference an overwhelming success, not only for Guernsey Electricity but for the island as a whole.''
Ian Watson, Managing Director, Guernsey Electricity
Data Protection Conference & Working Group Meeting - April 2007, Guernsey
''The fact that both the conference and the meeting proceeded without a hitch was a tribute to the meticulous pre-event planning and the attention to detail that characterise Orchard Event’s approach to event management.
I would have no hesitation is using them again and in recommending them to anyone who is considering an event where first impressions count and failure is not an option.''
Peter Harris, Data Protection Commissioner, Bailiwick of Guernsey
Rothschild 40th Anniversary in Channel Islands - March 2007, Guernsey
"Ordinarily we arrange our own events but with a desire for events to mark 40 years of Rothschild operating in Guernsey to be particularly special we contacted Orchard Events. From the outset Orchard adopted a most professional and responsive approach. Fiona researched and understood the group and what we wanted to achieve from a drinks reception and private dinner and provided a range of excellent ideas. Following the selection of ideas, she co-ordinated the detailed planning and execution of the event. The events could not have gone better and we are most grateful to Orchard Events for their help achieving in this.’’
David Oxburgh, Chief Financial& Operating Officer, Rothschild Channel Islands
‘’...just to add my own thanks for the excellent organisation. It was much appreciated and the whole day was a tremendous success.’’
Peter Rose, Managing Director, Rothschild Channel Islands
Ogier Christmas Party 2006 - Guernsey
"Orchard Events organised the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner last December which was sponsored by Ogier. The evening was a huge success due to the excellent planning, attention to detail and resourcefulness of Fiona Murray and her team at Orchard Events. They also assisted in organising the Ogier office opening party in Guernsey which was another very successful event."
Claire Long, Business Development & Marketing Manager, Ogier
Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2006 - Guernsey
''On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, I wish to thank you for the enormous amount of work, time and effort you put in, to make Chamber's Annual Dinner the success it was, your expertise in organising the event was an invaluable asset.''
Mark Trenchard, President, Chamber of Commerce Guernsey 2006
Great Ball of China - Guernsey 2006
“Working with Fiona on the Young Business Group's Great Ball of China in 2006 was a fantastic experience. The Ball was a huge success and this was, without question, down to Fiona's superior event management skills. She is highly professional, extremely well organised and very creative. Her friendly disposition makes her a pleasure to deal with and I have every intention of using her new firm, Orchard Events, in the future.”
Martine Ellis, President of the Young Business Group LBG 2005/06.
British-Irish Council Summit - Castle Cornet, Guernsey
"Fiona's expertise in conference organising ensured that the Guernsey British-Irish Council Summit in November 2004 was an outstanding success. Her interpersonal skills, attention to detail and enthusiasm ensured the event ran flawlessly. Any request, large or small was confidently dealt with."
Jane Morgan, External Affairs Officer, Policy Council, States of Guernsey