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thestudio… where ideas bloom this Spring
Posted on Tue-03-2026 by Oliver Hargreaves
As winter finally loosens its grip and the first green shoots start to appear, there’s an unmistakable sense of energy in the air. Spring is the season of growth, renewal and fresh ideas — making it the perfect moment to bring your next event to life. At thestudio, we believe that a great space can […]
Read moreChristmas Giving 2025: Supporting Causes That Matter
Posted on Wed-03-2026 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
At the end of 2025, we took a slightly different approach to our usual Christmas tradition. Instead of sending our team Christmas cards, they were invited to nominate a registered charity of their choice. The idea was simple: redirect the cost of cards and postage towards organisations doing meaningful work. We’re pleased to confirm that […]
Read more4 easy ways to get giving…
Posted on Wed-09-2018 by Oliver Hargreaves
Do you live by the mantra: happiness shared is happiness doubled? It’s no secret that doing good makes us feel good but with our busy work, family and life schedules, it can seem impossible to commit ourselves to anything else. Rest assured, without dedicating too much time and effort you’ll be able to feel a […]
Read moreThe Big Giveaway
Posted on Mon-11-2017 by Oliver Hargreaves
Guess what we got up to last Thursday? If you answered with handing out one of those novelty sized cheques, then call yourself Mystic Meg as you’re 100% right! Charity Cheque… thestudio loves to work with and support the local communities in the cities we call home, it gives us that Friday feeling every day […]
Read moreEat Cake and Donate…
Posted on Tue-11-2017 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
Did you know eating cake could save the world? Well… not exactly but we’re working on it! We bond… thestudio are always looking for ways to connect with the communities we’re based in. We joined hands with letsfeedbrum, Wood Street Mission, and without further ado, we’ve partnered up with Foodinate… A not for profit organisation […]
Read moreSoups Up!
Posted on Sun-05-2017 by Oliver Hargreaves
What’s special about today? Sundays are the king of lie ins, but why’s this Sunday like no other? Well, it’s a perfect day to talk food as it’s World Hunger Day! Nutrition, inspiration and education take the biscuit when it comes to creating a solution, click here to see how you can compel change. A […]
Read moreReady Steady Bake…
Posted on Thu-04-2015 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
This week, thestudio hosted a Ready Steady Bake event in celebration and support of Birmingham St. Mary’s Hospice. Tweet us your favourite cake @studiovenues! A helping hand… What’s the best way to help a family in need? To bake some cakes of course! With a company donation made, it was time for thestudio staff to […]
Read moreand I will walk 10,000 miles (I mean steps)…
Posted on Wed-03-2014 by Lawrence Cairns-Smith
There is a particular phenomenon typically experienced by astronauts called the Overview Effect. When individuals view the pale blue dot (Earth) surrounded by the blackness of space it induces a sudden philosophical realisation of complete unity, recognition that: “All life on earth is interconnected, and we are, in a very real sense, one.” Unfortunately I haven’t viewed the […]
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