Key players turn out for Encore's summer event
Posted: 12 August 2009
Together with sister companies Chard Robinson and Accent Property Management, Encore held its annual garden party at Peterhouse, Cambridge, on 31st July.
Founded in 1284, Peterhouse is the oldest and smallest of Cambridge University's colleges.
The Fellows' Lawn and Combination Room played host to the afternoon's diversions, which this year adopted the theme of 'Monopoly'. With giant Monopoly money and playing pieces adorning the garden, the 200 guests in attendance were invited to pass 'Go' on arrival, call in at 'Fleet Street' to pick up the day's program, and then stop off at the Waterworks' for a glass of champagne.
The Cavendish String Quartet were this year joined by local theatre group the Cambridge Festival Players, who performed a selection of several arranged songs to ensure the party went with a swing. Walkabout Magic provided further entertainment with some dazzling sleight of hand, whilst guests were also treated to a selection of crostini and fresh strawberries and cream. Elsewhere, croquet, giant jenga and chess also kept children and many of the adults busy. The afternoon's charity prize draw also raised funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Directors Neil Robinson and Stephen Chard commented: "Effective
and proactive property management cannot be influenced by the economy. Grass grows, dust settles, buildings age, yet standards need to be maintained. The scrutiny for savings intensifies of course but not at the expense of quality.
"Both Accent Property and Encore Estate Management have
experienced significant growth in the last 12 months, with both outperforming expectations. We have been recruiting when others are shedding and investing heavily on staff and training. We believe that
in the medium term property management companies will need to deliver more and cost less. It's a simple as that.
"Hosting an event like this also gives our clients the chance to see how we are doing that and allows us the opportunity to thank them for their continued support."
