We’ve just delivered four freestanding whiteboards—each supplied with dry-wipe pens and erasers—to The Central in London. Whether it’s a workshop, client meeting, or a day of training, reliable whiteboard hire helps teams think on their feet and capture ideas quickly. This drop highlights how AVE Services supports London venues with meeting room supplies, training equipment, […]
Blog, Events blog
Two-Day Offsite at The Retreat at Elcot Park: Interactive, Reliable, and Ready for Collaboration
07
Nov
Nov
Planning a confidential corporate offsite needs tech that just works, in a setting that keeps teams focused. For a recent two-day conference at The Retreat at Elcot Park, we provided a full audiovisual setup designed for interaction, clarity, and zero-fuss presenting. The Brief Host a two-day internal conference where presenters and delegates could interact with […]
07
Nov
Nov
Location: London, UKVenue: Studio Pottery LondonClient: Municipality of Calvià / We Are Lotus We supported a tourism showcase highlighting Calvià and the “new” Magaluf, hosted alongside World Travel Market (WTM). The Mayor of Calvià addressed guests, shared images, and premiered a short video that introduced the destination’s refreshed message: “Magaluf for all.” Our brief Deliver […]
07
Nov
Nov
For a recent private service at St Michael & All Angels, Shalbourne, our team provided a discreet, high-quality video and audio relay to a nearby marquee so additional guests could be part of the occasion without crowding the church. Brief Create a reliable live relay from the church to an overflow marquee, with clear sightlines […]
04
Nov
Nov
Getting audio right can make or break a panel. The trick isn’t just “more microphones”; it’s choosing the right type for your speakers, room, and budget—and keeping the setup simple enough that it runs smoothly without a full-time technician. The three common options Handheld wireless micsGreat for most live panels if used correctly. A handheld […]
04
Nov
Nov
You know that moment when someone says, “We don’t really have a budget,” and five minutes later says, “That’s more than we wanted to spend”? Classic. In the world of AV hire, budget isn’t a trick question — it’s the sat-nav. Without it, we’re quoting a videowall and a line array for what really needed […]
03
Nov
Nov
When people talk about AV equipment, they mean the audio and visual technology used to share sound and images with an audience—anything from microphones and speakers to projectors, LED screens, cameras, and the control gear that ties it all together. If you’re planning a conference, awards night, away day, exhibition stand, or wedding, the right […]
Blog, Guides
Christmas Projection for Windows: A Friendly How-To Guide for Magical Displays at Home or Work
03
Nov
Nov
Every December, searches for Christmas projection and window projection take off—because a moving, glowing window scene just feels like Christmas. Whether you’re planning cosy movie night marathons or a shopfront that stops passers-by in their tracks, this guide walks you through everything: choosing a projector, setting up on glass, picking festive video loops, adding sound, […]
03
Nov
Nov
Remembrance Sunday deserves quiet professionalism, clear sound, and respectful visuals. AVE Services supplies outdoor PA systems and video solutions for services, parades, and wreath-laying across November—covering everything from a small battery speaker at a village memorial to full large-scale audio with IMAG cameras and LED videowall for town and city events. We regularly support councils, […]
01
Nov
Nov
If you work in live events or video production, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Grab a Decimator.” They’re talking about the Decimator MD-HX, a tiny red box that solves a huge range of signal headaches on show day. Think of it as the AV world’s Swiss-army knife for converting, scaling, and troubleshooting video signals — […]
01
Nov
Nov
When you’re planning a meeting, training course, or conference session, choosing the right front-of-room tool matters. Should you stick with a classic whiteboard or opt for an interactive screen/touchscreen (often called a smart board)? As an AV and events partner, we stock both touch screens and white boards, and we see them used in every […]
Blog, Techs Corner
Azure outage hits UK: Microsoft 365, Xbox, and more impacted — one week after major AWS incident
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Oct
Oct
Published: 29 October 2025, 18:30 BST Author: AVE Services Microsoft Azure is experiencing a major outage this evening, with widespread disruption reported across the UK and beyond. Knock-on effects include problems accessing Microsoft 365 services (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint), Xbox, and Minecraft, according to multiple live reports and trackers. This incident lands just nine days after […]
28
Oct
Oct
If you’re planning a village show in Hampshire, you’ll know how important clear announcements and great commentary are. For Hannington Country Fair, we provide a robust outdoor PA solution that covers two fields—about 180 metres apart—so visitors never miss a moment. The brief Hannington Country Fair (just off the A339, near Newbury) needs site-wide announcements, […]
28
Oct
Oct
Bring crystal‑clear visuals to premium hotel venues with AVE Services. Below is a case study of our recent projector and screen hire at Fairmont Windsor Park for a large meeting in one of the grand ballrooms. Overview Venue: Fairmont Windsor Park, Englefield Green (near Windsor, Berkshire/Surrey border) Space: Grand ballroom set for a large corporate […]
28
Oct
Oct
Fore Front asked us to design a clean, branded environment for an offsite that combined conference content with time for activities. Our team handled the full technical production — from early visuals and stage layout to installation, show-calling, and onsite support. The Brief Create a branded set with integrated display for panel discussion and presentations. […]
28
Oct
Oct
Planning a small meeting in Winchester and need reliable AV? We recently supported a client at The Nutshell on Kings Walk, providing a high-brightness Epson projector and a pull-up projection screen—perfect for showcasing images in a well-lit room. The brief Venue: The Nutshell, Winchester Purpose: Image showcase during a small meeting Challenge: Bright room lighting […]
28
Oct
Oct
Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire When a client asked for a clean, professional backdrop for live-streamed presentations to all their main office locations, we designed and built a custom white set with matching lecterns—purpose-made to fit a tight room with height and depth limits. The brief Create a neutral, studio-style background and presenters’ lecterns for a […]
28
Oct
Oct
If you’re planning an event at Lime Wood Hotel, we can supply bright, professional displays and easy-to-use audio to keep everything running smoothly. We regularly provide 65″ and 75″ screens at the hotel for memorials, awards evenings, small conferences/meetings, and weddings. What we provide at Lime Wood 65″ & 75″ 4K screens on low-profile, professional […]
28
Oct
Oct
For a recent corporate event at the Lismoyne Hotel in Fleet, our team provided a clean, professional AV setup to support presentations and audience Q&A. What we supplied Projection: 10ft-wide screen with an Epson EB-L1070U laser projector for bright, crisp visuals. Stage: 2×1m carpeted stage platform to give the presenters presence and clear sightlines. Microphones: […]
28
Oct
Oct
When a venue calls with a last-minute request, we move fast. For a morning conference at Regency Park Hotel, Thatcham, the client needed a large, mobile landscape whiteboard—complete with pens and an eraser—set up before an 8:30am start. Our team delivered, installed, and checked everything in time for doors-open. The brief Venue: Regency Park Hotel, […]