USA Diving Team's Training Camp at Ponds Forge in 2012

“Everyone loves the facilities at Ponds Forge and Dawn (Events Manager) is magnificent. Unlike similar venues, it’s much more than a training centre, it’s a competition venue. Practising here is the closet thing to the Aquatics Centre in London.” – Steve Foley, USA Diving Team Head Coach

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Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Conference at Sheffield City Hall in March 2012

“I wanted to say how impressed I was with both venue and your staff at our DWP Conference in March. We have received really positive feedback so far. Please pass on our thanks to all your staff who did such a fantastic job.” – Maria, DWP

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Young Enterprise Gala Event at Sheffield City Hall in January 2012

“On behalf of The Board of South Yorkshire Young Enterprise, may I pass our gratitude to SIV for helping us make the Gala event the success that it was. Please pass this to the team at The City Hall who were great on the night.” – Mike, Event Organiser and Young Enterprise Volunteer

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Siemens Christmas Party and Sheffield City Hall in December 2011

“Just a very brief note to say a big thank you to you and to your staff/artists for making our Christmas party such a great success. From the very outset the organisation, hospitality and friendliness was outstanding, so much so that I have received nothing but praise from the people who attended.“ – Nigel, Siemens

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HSBC Christmas Party at Sheffield City Hall in December 2011

“Love this venue and will look to continue using City Hall for its grand appearance and its central location.” – Joanne, HSBC

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Sheffield Homes Tenants Meeting at Sheffield City Hall in October 2011

“All the staff were helpful and polite, the food was excellent and we didn't have to chase round asking for things as everything was so well organised. We hope to be able to book our conference with you again next year and will certainly recommend it to other people” Louise, Sheffield Homes

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Ultimate Brides Exhibition at iceSheffield in September 2011

“The staff were fantastic and very helpful. We discussed any issues in pre-meetings and we were listened to by the venue. Our exhibitors thought it was a fantastic venue and very professional” Heather, I Do Magazine

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Tiger Aspect Filming of BBC Drama, ‘Prisoners Wives’ at Concord Sports Centre in July and September 2011

“Our experience of filming on SIV property was overwhelmingly positive. All members of staff were extremely helpful and willing to embrace our often complex requirements. This all helped to make a very smooth and straightforward shoot.” Richard, Locations Manager

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International MINT Conference at Sheffield City Hall - September 2011

"The feedback from the delegates was extremely positive and the staff at city hall should be very proud of the service they provided.

The venue helped to show off the city amazingly well and made for an extremely well received event. The two previous cities that have hosted this event were San Diego and Barcelona and Sheffield was more memorable for the delegates that fed back to us!" - Jeff, Sheffield Hallam University

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Volleyball Board Meeting during the UK School Games at Don Valley Stadium - September 2011

"All attendees thought it was a great venue and well organised. Communication regarding the booking and arrangements were first class with efficient and friendly staff. Again on the day arrangements went to plan. Very impressed." - Marylyn Volleyball England

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40th Birthday Party at Tinsley Park Golf Course Club house - September 2011

"SIV was very efficient , helpful and professional and all the guests commented on how great the food and bar staff were." - Marie, Private Booking

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Arctic Monkeys' VIP Hospitality at EIS Sheffield - June 2011

“Everything was great – the food, parking and additional facilities (pay bar) and it was all at an affordable cost. We were also able to open a ‘bar tab’ which was really helpful. The overall event was a very enjoyable experience.” - Brett, Account Executive at Coca-Cola

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Arctic Monkeys' outdoor gigs at Don Valley Bowl - June 2011

“I would like to pass on thanks from the Arctic Monkeys management and also add my own sincere thanks to you and all of your team for your help, advice and support in the lead up to and during these shows. - There was a huge effort from everyone from SIV to make these events a success and we could not have done it without you! Thanks again.”  Andy, Head of Production

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The BBC Arabic Question Time filmed at the Memorial Hall in April 2011

"It was a great venue with great people running it. Thank you to all your staff." - Roula - Field Producer, Television Programmes

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The Liberal Democrat Spring Conference - Sheffield City Hall (all areas) - March 2011

"Thank you for all your help in the run up to and during the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference.

The conference was one of our largest and most successful to date and I know your team put in a lot of hard work to make the event run smoothly and professionally.

I have spoken to many Liberal Democrat members, journalists and staff who said they thoroughly enjoyed their experience. By all accounts the venues for debates and fringe meetings were fantastic, the staff helpful and the atmosphere friendly and relaxed." - Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister

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BBC Songs Of Praise School Choirs Competition - Irwin Mitchell Oval Hall - March 2011

"I'd just like to put on record my sincere thanks and admiration for the hard word put in by your production manager and his team over the weekend for the Songs of Praise recordings.

As you will realise we are lucky enough to work at many venues up and down the UK and I can say that Sheffield City Hall deserves to be better known. I know all the team enjoyed working in such a beautiful building - all the front of house areas are impeccably presented. But the true gems are the staff working back stage who were by turns supportive, patient, creative, charming, helpful and above all professional." - Peter at the BBC

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Northdales LLP's Annual Conference & Team Building at EIS Sheffield - January 2011

"We were looked after tremendously well from start to finish – The venue is fantastic and all attendees commented on how much they enjoyed the day and what a fabulous venue it was, the highlight of the day was the team building activities" - Sam, Finance Director

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BBC's Spending Review - The Look North Debate in the Memorial Hall - September 2010

"I'd like to offer a big thank you to you and all the staff at the City Hall who helped us at last Thursday's TV debate.

We were delighted with the City Hall as a venue, and we thought the Memorial Hall looked very good on screen - we hope you agree!

Thanks again" - Richard at the BBC

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Wilkinson's Regional Conference - Sheffield City Hall, access all areas - March 2010

"I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for a tremendous job done by all.

The day was a fantastic success thanks to everyone’s input and I have received very positive feedback from the client and delegates.

Thanks again and I look forward to working with you again soon!" - Helen, Director of Metropoli Events