York

Team Building in York

Submitted by stuart on Thu, 2010-01-21 15:20

York is a fantastic location in Yorkshire for any sort of team building program, team awayday or corporate event that you may wish to participate in. York is situated in an enviable position having the best of both worlds when it comes to scenic beauty and corporate commercial activity.

In todays modern business world communication skills, leadership skills, self motivation, problem solving and teamworking are critical personal skill-sets that every business requires in order to thrive. This is the case with many of the businesses that we run team building events for in York each year. This has allowed York to become not only a regional financial centre but also an international financial centre. The training programmes that we run each year allow participants to develop these skills so that general productivity, motivation and profitability of the organisation are increased.

Fire Events has a wealth of knowledge, skills and expertise when it comes to designing, creating and implementing teambuilding courses, team awaydays, management development programs and corporate events around the UK. We were established in 1998 as a corporate development training company with our background being firmly rooted in the adventurous outdoor world. The team building events that we have run around the UK since our incorporation have included events as diverse as family fun days, team away days, icebreaker exercises, conference energisers. through to large sponsored charity events.

About York

York is often referred to as the capital City of the north of England. Until the industrial revolution York was second in size of population and importance to London. Largely bypassed by the industrial revolution York has retained the links with its medieval past more than most places in England. You will find yourself captivated by the magical city of York, with its unique atmosphere. One of the most historic cities in Britain, York has 2000 years of history, which it unfolds for you in its streets, buildings and museums.York is a city where sight seeing is easy, most of the attractions lie within the city walls, the area is compact, yet nowhere else can you find so much history, a variety of architecture and heritage sites, soeasily accessible.

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Hazlewood Castle

Submitted by stuart on Wed, 2010-04-28 16:00

Set in seventy seven acres of delightful parkland and historic landscaped grounds, Hazlewood Castle Hotel offers elegant private rooms, luxury accommodation and award winning dining in an idyllic rural location less than 30 minutes from York and Leeds.

Hazlewood Castle has been in the family estate of the Vavasours since Norman times and was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086.

Hazlewood Castle opened in late 1997 after an extensive restoration.

Whilst retaining a relaxing, tranquil atmosphere in a historic setting, Hazlewood offers an inspiring venue for mid week or weekend breaks as well as weddings, meetings and events all set in an exclusive estate in Yorkshire ideally located for York, Harrogate, Leeds and the East
Midlands.

Possibly one of the country's finest venues for events and celebrations, Hazlewood Castle is steeped in a history of kings, knights and historical links. The castle location provides the perfect setting for company or private celebrations, an intimate dinner for two or a party of up to 500.