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The multiple award-winning, globally renowned venue in the heart of #Manchester . #eventprofs 👋🏼
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Train station, car park and yes... GMEX.
Just like a certain global pop sensation, we too have had many eras.
We asked local writer and tour guide,
@JonathSchofield
, to take us on a whistlestop tour of each one and journey through the venue's history 🔙
Take a look 👇🏼
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16 years later and we still can't shift GMEX, good luck
Twitter will officially rebrand as X later today, Elon Musk confirms.
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We can’t put rainbows in our windows, so we made our windows into a rainbow instead! 🌈
We hope this brightens up your day 😊
#RainbowsOfHope
#RainbowsForNightingale
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Our Central Hall is
@RLWC2021
ready 🏉
@England_RL
meet
@FFRXIII
tomorrow in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final.
We can't wait to welcome spectators and players 🔜
#EnglandRL
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#RLWC2021
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Tonight we join landmarks and buildings across the UK in lighting up blue to salute each and every one of the heroic healthcare professionals across
@NHSuk
Thank you so much for everything you are doing 💙
#LightItBlue
#LightItBlueMCR
#ThankYouNHS
#StayAtHome
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Tonight, we once again join buildings across the UK in lighting red to support the live events industry.
An industry that:
👷🏻♀️ Employs over 1 million people
📸 Creates millions of stories and memories
📢 Must be protected for the future
#LightItInRed
#WeMakeEvents
#EventProfs
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This Thursday, our city will be renamed
#Womanchester
to mark
#IWD2018
and we're so excited to be involved! Read more:
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Our gable lights will be lit up blue for the foreseeable to shine a light on the efforts of all our NHS and front-line staff who are working tirelessly through this unprecedented time.
Team Manchester Central and the wider city appreciate everything you are doing
#NHSThankYou
💙
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There's a stunning new landmark in
#Manchester
👀
The 'Tower of Light' incorporates the five flues of the Civic Quarter Heat Network (CQHN).
The CQHN will generate low-carbon power, heat and hot water for the venue and other iconic buildings in the city.
Design:
@tonkinliu
👏🏼
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Pssssst! 🤫 We'll be welcoming the cast of
@ABCNetwork
's
#PrettyLittleLiars
on February 10th - find out more here:
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The NHS Nightingale Hospital North West was officially opened today by
@MattHancock
and HRH the Duchess of Cornwall 👏🏼
It's been a real privilege to play our part and we're so proud of
@NHSuk
and the inspiring work they continue to do 💙
Read more 👉🏼
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WOW! Manchester has been named the most liveable city in the UK - climbing 16 places to rank 35th and making the biggest improvement of any European city! 👏🏼❤️
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Wow! Yesterday marked 138 years since the venue first opened its doors as one of Manchester's main railway terminals! 🚂
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Tonight, we join buildings across the UK in lighting red to bring attention to the live events industry and its supply chain.
Manufacturers, AV specialists, logistics, transportation, rigging and more.
📢 The industry must be protected for the future.
#WeMakeEvents
#LightItRed
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The rainbow is flying high at the venue this morning - we hope everyone has an amazing time
@ManchesterPride
this weekend!
#BeeProud
🐝🏳️🌈
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Incredible scenes under our arches 🤩
Huge congratulations to
#EnglandRL
from everyone at Manchester Central.
#RLWC2021
Wheelchair Rugby League World Champions 👏🏻
It was a privilege to host such an amazing spectacle 🏆
@RLWC2021
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@England_RL
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#OYW2022
is officially underway at the venue! 🎉
We're delighted to welcome more than 2,000 young leaders from over 190 countries to
#Manchester
.
A transformative week of speeches, panels, networking and workshops ahead 💡
We hope you enjoy your time with us
@OneYoungWorld
🌍
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Fantastic news that construction of the new
@53two
space is finally getting underway 👏🏼
The new venue will take shape in the Grade II-listed railway arches below the venue.
It will be Manchester’s only theatre to produce solely northern premieres and be fully accessible 🎭
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Today marks 200 years since the Peterloo Massacre.
60,000 people gathered for one of the biggest political demonstrations in history.
The 'From the Crowd' event at the venue today is a remembrance of all those whose lives were lost or changed forever on this day.
#Peterloo2019
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Today’s the day! We are absolutely buzzing to reveal our dazzling
@beeinthecitymcr
sculpture
#BlingBee
– it’s here until 23rd September so bee sure to download the app and fly by the venue for a closer look! 🐝✨
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Snooker to return to the venue in 2025 👏🏼
What an incredible week we've had welcoming
@WeAreWST
to Manchester for the first time.
After nine days of spectacular snooker action, we're absolutely buzzing that we get to do it all again in 2025.
Secure your seat at next year's…
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#FlashbackFriday
to when the venue was under construction 🔙
This photo overlooking Lower Mosley Street was taken from atop our iconic arches! 😍
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Tonight, we not only join buildings across the UK in shining blue, but also landmarks across the USA 🏟️
Our gable lights shine blue once again to salute the inspiring work of all the NHS staff, key workers and carers 💙
#LightItBlue
#LightItBlueMCR
#ThankYouNHS
#StayAtHome
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Fantastic news! 🗞️
#Manchester
has been named the second most popular UK destination by corporate event planners in a recent
@CITmagazine
survey:
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A giant colony of super-sized bee sculptures will be winging its way to Manchester this summer for one of the biggest public art exhibitions the city has ever seen and we’re so excited to bee a part of it!
#BeeInTheCity
🐝
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Our Central Hall is a hive of activity today as we welcome thousands to the
@jesusculture
conference!
#Encounter18
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Fantastic news that
@timeout
has ranked
#Manchester
as the 7th most exciting city in the world right now! Read more:
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Even
@chris_kammy
couldn’t resist grabbing his kam-era and taking a photo with
#BlingBee
during a break from Ninja Warrior filming! 📸
Only two weeks left bee-fore she flies off our forecourt so get snapping...
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We can’t wait 🔜
🏆 One game away from history!
🏴
#EnglandRL
Wheelchair will be looking to win the Wheelchair
#RLWC
for the second time when they meet
@FFRXIII
in tomorrow's
@RLWC2021
Final at
@mcr_central
...
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We're taking a walk down memory lane this afternoon, 🔙 to the mid-1960s when our Central Hall was a station concourse!
Such a fantastic view of the train shed from what was then the goods entrance (photos:
@mcrconfidential
)
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We're so excited to be able to announce that we're hosting the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Final in 2022! 🏉🏆
🏆 The full schedule for
@RLWC2021
- including the
#EnglandRL
Men's, Women's and Wheelchair teams - has been revealed with tickets now on sale...
Read 👉
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#ThrowbackThursday
36 years to when construction of the venue was nearing completion 🔙
A time before our neighbouring
@MCRMetrolink
line was installed 🚎
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Tonight, and for the foreseeable, our gable will be lit up blue to shine a light on the efforts of our NHS and front-line staff who continue to work tirelessly one year on.
Team Manchester Central and the wider city appreciate everything you're doing 💙
#LightitBlue
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#NHS2021
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Looking to discover the secrets behind the secrets
#PrettyLittleLiars
fans? We welcome
@RevEndgameUK
to Manchester this month!
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The new
@NHSuk
Nightingale Hospital North West is preparing to open at the venue.
We are so incredibly proud to house a facility that will save lives across the whole of the North West.
Read more 👉🏼
... and remember
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Sun-soaked scenes this morning as we welcome thousands of delegates to
#cipdACE17
☀️ - we hope everyone attending has a fantastic few days!
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Check out these
#littlebees
created by schools and youth groups across Manchester 🐝. We’re buzzing about having our very own
@beeinthecitymcr
on our forecourt!
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We’re honoured to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the venue today to attend the Children’s Global Media Summit!
#CGMS17
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We love the classic cars we used to have parked outside, but we definitely prefer the new building! 🚗
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Planning a visit to
#Manchester
?
Our friends
@visit_mcr
have put together an Insider's Guide thread packed full of ideas and inspiration for things to do, see and eat as well as places to stay.
Truly the best city in the world 👉🏼
[📸
@The_DroneRanger
]
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The rainbow flag is flying high and the rainbow lights will be shining bright this weekend to celebrate
@ManchesterPride
- we hope everyone has an absolutely fantastic few days!
#BeeProud
🌈 🐝
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Thank you NHS 🐝
We love our city, we love our NHS and we love this beautiful message that’s been painted on the road outside the venue and the new NHS Nightingale Hospital North West 💙
#StayHomeSavesLives
#NHSThankYou
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We're so proud to be able to play our part in supporting the national efforts in the fight against
#coronavirus
🏥 💙
Following the announcement of NHS Nightingale in London — Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens has confirmed two new hospitals will also open in Birmingham and Manchester, providing care to more patients with
#coronavirus
. Read our latest update.🏥
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We're delighted to finally let you know...
We've been awarded the contract to manage the hospitality and event spaces at the
@manairport
Runway Visitor Park and Concorde Conference Centre ✈️
We can’t wait to deliver great events at this unique venue.
🔗
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We've just heard the news that the Manchester Garden has been awarded silver
@The_RHS
Chelsea Flower Show! 🥈 👏🏼
Inspired by the themes of adaptability and resilience, we're proud to be a sponsor of the stunning garden and to showcase it to our clients this afternoon! 🌷
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Check this one out! Our stars - Event Manager Sarah and Assistant Event Manager Jamila - with the lovely stars of
#PrettyLittleLiars
at last weekend’s
#RevelATionsEndgameUK
event! ✨
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#MondayMemories
📍 Central Hall
📅 August 1957
Manchester Central Station commuters and departure board 🔙
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Great news!
Manchester has been ranked Europe's fifth best large city for business in a recent
@FinancialTimes
report - the highest ranking UK city 👏🏼
It also retains its position as the best large city in Europe for business friendliness 😊
Read more:
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We're so excited to finally announce that we will be one of the host venues for
#MIF21
🙌🏼
📅 1st - 18th July 2021
@MIFestival
is the world's first festival of original, new work and special events.
Take a look at some of the incredible events we'll be welcoming this summer 👇🏼
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Tonight, we welcomed Little Amal to the venue👋🏼
@WalkWithAmal
has seen Little Amal walk across Europe to shine a light on the stories of millions of young refugees.
She’s travelled through 8 countries to reach her new home and we're honoured to have been a stop along the way🧡
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World Snooker Tour 🔜
Not long to go until we welcome
@WeAreWST
to the venue, bringing the World Mixed Doubles and Tour Championship tournaments to Manchester for the first time.
If you don't have a ticket, you can join the fun throughout the event in the FREE FanZone 🙌🏼
🕒…
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#FactFriday
: The last train to leave Manchester Central was the 11pm Manchester to Warrington on 5th May 1969! 🚂
#MC10
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To celebrate
#IWD2018
and 100 years since women could officially vote, today we've become
#WoManchester
Central!
#PressForProgess
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WOW! So far over 6,500 people have unlocked 'Bling Bee' on the
@beeinthecitymcr
app! You've got three weeks left until she flies off our forecourt...
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No better
#FridayFeeling
than getting the news that we’ve won Best Conference Venue (over 1,300 theatre) at the
@GlobalConfNet
#ConfAwards
! GO TEAM!! 🏆🎉
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#ThrowbackThursday
to when the venue was under construction 🔙
This photo looking over Lower Mosley Street was taking from atop our iconic arches! 😍
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On
#InternationalNursesDay
, we want to again extend our extreme gratitude to all of the amazing nurses who are doing extraordinary work in the fight against
#COVID19
Particularly all those working across
@NHSuk
and at the venue in the
@NWNightingale
💙
#ThankYouNurses
#IND2020
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Another super excited audience this afternoon as filming for
#NinjaWarriorUK
gets underway! 💪🏻🇬🇧
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We're jumping for joy after winning 'Best Venue over 8,000sqm' at the
@ExhibitionNews
Awards on Friday - thank you all so much for your congratulatory messages!
We have enough
#MondayMotivation
to last the year! 🏆
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We're absolutely thrilled to have won 'Best Operations Team' at the
#ConfAwards
! 🏆
The judges were extremely impressed by the strong team spirit and how our Ops Team continually work together to do things differently and provide exceptional service 👏🏼
A well-deserved win! 💙
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There once was a derelict building...
📅 Wednesday 14th August
🕞 10am - 4pm
#OpenHouseMC
Immerse yourself in the history of the venue on an official venue tour with tour guide, Ed Gilnert.
Spaces are filling up fast 👉🏼
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We've turned 10 and
@MCRMetrolink
turns 25 today - what a year! Happy birthday from all of us at Manchester Central!🎈
#Metrolink25
#MC10
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Did you know? Manchester won ‘Best International Destination’ at the
@CNTravelerSpain
Awards in Madrid last week!
What an amazing and deserved feat for our city 👏🏼🥳
#MondayMotivation
(Photo
@visit_mcr
)
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Tonight we're lighting up green to mark
#StPatricksDay
We join 690 iconic buildings and landmarks in 66 countries across the world taking part in
@TourismIreland
's
#GlobalGreening
campaign.
#HappyStPatricksDay
to everyone celebrating! 💚
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Fantastic news that the
@MancXmasMarkets
have officially been crowned the best in the UK and 13th best in Europe! 🎅
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You have less than two weeks left to visit the iconic Manchester Town Hall before it closes for six years for restoration work! Don't miss out:
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Happy
#ManchesterPride
to the entire LGBTQ+ community!
Our rainbow flags are flying high and our gable lights will be shining bright in rainbow colours this weekend 🌈
@ManchesterPride
's Alternative At-Home Festival is the perfect way to celebrate 💛
Have a great weekend ❣️
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Good morning, good morning!
There's no better
#MondayMotivation
than sunshine and blue skies ☀️
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It’s all about housing at the venue this week as we welcome more than 8,000 delegates to
#CIHHousing2018
- complete with its very own offsite village right here on our forecourt! 🏡
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More than 80 giant honey bee sculptures are coming to
#Manchester
this July as part of
#BeeInTheCity
and we're so excited to be a sponsor!
Watch this space to see which bee-utiful design lands right here at Manchester Central! 🐝
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The events industry creates real value for our economies:
🔝 6th largest sector in the UK
💰 Worth over £70 billion
👥 Employs over 600,000
We're collaborating with
@AEVnews
@AEOnews
and
@ESSAnews
to ensure it is protected and safeguarded for the future.
#ProjectConfidence
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#WaybackWednesday
👇🏼
Once the venue escaped demolition in 1969, it was given listed building status and stood derelict for more than 20 years.
The building was purchased by
@manchestercitycouncil
in 1978 and work started on the first ever urban regeneration project in 1982 👷🏻♀️
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The Manchester we know is back... again! ❤️
As businesses re-open across the city today, we're excited to see shops, restaurants and bars buzzing with life once again.
Wear your mask, follow social distancing and enjoy your visits!
#WelcomeBackMCR
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#ThrowbackThursday
: We love looking back on how much the venue has changed over the decades!
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Earlier this week, we donated a massive 495 sandwiches to local homeless charity
@HPManchester
!
Today, we had another 152 sandwiches leftover from an event and these have also made their way to the charity - a wonderful
#FridayFeeling
! 🧡
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Today we stand in solidarity with the rest of Manchester to remember all those affected by the arena attack last year. The warmth and spirit of this great city will always prevail
#manchestertogether
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Organised events don't just create value for venues, organisers and suppliers.
Business events alone contribute £32 billion to the UK economy and are vital in supporting companies and jobs.
Below is a snapshot of our impact on the local Manchester economy 👇🏼
#ProjectConfidence
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It's been one week since
@53two
opened in the historic arches below the venue!
A new, fully accessible bar and arts hub for the city 👏🏼
The original brickwork has been beautifully restored to create an inspiring and cosy day-to-night space.
… and there's still more to come 🔜
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Our gable lights are glowing purple this evening to celebrate
#InternationalWomensDay
As always, we will continue to celebrate women and challenge gender inequality for all other 364 days of the year 💜
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Yesterday marked the 72nd anniversary of our wonderful NHS 👏🏼
Our venue gable was once again lit up blue to show our continued gratitude to all NHS staff for the incredible work they've been doing over the past few months.
Thank you to each and every one of you 💙
#LightItBlue
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Last summer
@beeinthecitymcr
took over the streets of
#Manchester
!
To mark the occasion, we're revealing our own mini bee - chromed silver to keep the spirit of
#BlingBee
alive, with a pop of Manchester Central colour.
Now, we want your help naming it... so get suggesting! 👇🏼
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A great atmosphere in the venue as a sold out
#JCEurope16
kicks-off! Welcome to everyone attending, we hope you have a great few days!
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Our venue gable is glowing red this evening for
@encephalitis
’s
#WorldEncephalitisDay
❤️
World Encephalitis Day is the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis.
#Red4WED
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Our incredible quarterly numbers are in 👏🏼
🔝 49 events
👥 92,200+ visitors
🌱 20% rise in delegate spend
📈 £21.1m in economic impact to the region
The
@RLWC2021
Wheelchair Final in particular reporting world record attendance 🏆
Read more 👉🏼
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Our gable is shining red this evening to mark
#WorldAIDSDay
This year is 40 years since the first reported cases of HIV-related illnesses and deaths.
Today, 98% of people living with HIV in the UK are on effective treatment and 97% can’t pass the virus on.
@NAT_AIDS_Trust
❤️
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