October Photo competition winner

Six 4m x 4m posh camping tents erected in Warwickshire for a 30th birthday. 

A very cosy way to enable the party continue late into the night!

September Photo competition winner

This lovely shot from a recent colourful autumn wedding was sent to us by Mary P. This is one of those brilliant moments and we're delighted to be able to share it with you. I wonder who caught the bouquet?

Mary your "thankyou" is on its way.

Oasis Specialist Tent Hire at the Showman's Show

We're launching our new black and white party look and Rococo linings at the Showman's Show this week.
We will be on the Event Hire Association's stand (111, Avenue A).
We would be delighted to talk to you about our new range of linings and what we can offer marquee and event companies:

• Private and corporate events expertise
• Trade versus retail pricing if you are our client
• Dry hire of our new linings, furniture, props and accessories
• Delivery, installation and collection nationwide – or pickup from our depot in the Midlands
• Adherence to European fire safety regulations
• Bespoke linings for one-off projects
• Flexibility and partnership
• Marketing materials (for use on your website, portfolios, and quotations)

Oasis - bespoke drapery and props and accessories hire

Looking for a christmas party in Bristol?
Here's a couple we are involved with with some bespoke drapery, props and accessories hire:
http://www.hypepartyplanning.co.uk/news/news.asp?page=2009_Christmas_Parties_in_Bristol

Oasis Specialist Tent Hire: finalists in the 2009 Gloucestershire Business Awards

The winners in the twelve categories at this year's Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo Business Awards were announced last night. Oasis was a finalist in the Customer Care and Service Award.

More than 320 businesses from across the county entered the awards. Now in its 12th year the black-tie dinner event attracted more than 650 people to The Centaur at Cheltenham racecourse.
http://content.thisis.co.uk/gloucestershire07/business-awards-2009/finalists.html

We didn’t win the category but were proud to be finalists alongside some stiff competition amongst companies with national reach including:
WINNER http://www.keithholland.co.uk/
OTHER FINALISTS
http://www.mearsgroup.co.uk/
http://www.fortisinsurance.co.uk/
http://www.energistuk.co.uk/

Oasis won the Hire Association Europe award for Excellence in Customer Care earlier this year.

Bedouin Tent in New York

The Libyan head of state travels the world with his Bedouin Tent prefering it to even the grandest of five star hotels. On his most recent trip to New York, where he is addressing the UN today, he has been barred from erecting his tent.
More on the Bedouin tent event here:
Guardian (good picture): http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/23/gaddafi-tent-ban-bedford-newyork
GOogle News entry here: http://news.google.co.uk/news/more?pz=1&cf=all&ncl=dXd91hA5NLnsI7Mu4jv12sMFacqdM
BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8270450.stm
and Oasis Bedouin tent hire here: http://www.oasistents.co.uk/

June Photo competition winner #1

Its been a good 3 months for client photographs - thank you to all that have submitted pictures.
We had two great pictures for June. Here is the first:
This Bedouin tent is set for an intimate dinner for 40 with a chill out corner. This shot was taken before the caterers arrived with delicious authentic Moroccan food. Thank you Rob G!

August Photo competition winner

Oasis has launched a new look using a grey and white stripe and an ornate black pattern to diversify our look.
The beautiful beaded chandelier lighting is part of the package. Thanks Anna K for all your photography at this 60th birthday party
We have got some more great shots for September - its been a busy month and I think we are going to have to award multiple prizes. Thank you all.

July Photo competition winner

Gin and Juice: this bar is set to get the party swinging. Oasis stocks giant internally lit coffee pots which make an excellent show piece for the bar or buffet. We’re not convinced coffee was on the menu at this bar... Thank you Rob Holmes, your gift is on the way!

June Photo competition winner #2

Lighting pattern: This view of an Oasis roof shows the lovely patterns created by the lighting. It also shows the Arabian coffee pot light off to great effect. Thank you Tom F.

Shortlisted for Gloucestershire Business Awards

The Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo Business Awards have shortlisted Oasis Specialist Tent Hire for the Customer Care and Service Award. More than 320 businesses from across the county have entered the awards which are now in their 12th year.

This is the second time we have been in the running for such an award, having won the Hire Association Europe (the HAE's) award for Excellence in Customer Care earlier this year.

Another big thank you to all the team at Oasis - we receive the results at the Cheltenham Racecouse on the 8th October.

Not your usual...: Oasis Tents

Not your usual...: Oasis Tents
I have just found this whilst looking for something else... its lovely what people say about us without prompting.
I love this bit: "The prices are remarkably reasonable and the service is amazing."

Shisha Hookah Narghile Pipe - Shisha / Hookah Hire

Its nice when other people feature our work without us realising it: here is one of our tents being used at the Goldsmiths University Party in London 2009.
Link at http://www.youtube.com/v/gU3mF4H5stA

Oasis in Wedding Venues Magazine

Oasis Specialist Tent Hire appears in the latest Wedding Venues magazine in the "real weddings" feature.
We provided a chill-out tent, other chill-out furniture for the Orangery and props and accessories (including Moroccan lanterns) for a wedding at Kiddington Hall in Oxfordshire.

Oasis provides decor, furniture and beautiful temporary structures for all sorts of weddings.
We can create a chillout area for a traditional wedding, provide the wow factor and the something different for an alternative wedding or theme an event for a Moroccan, Middle Eastern or Arabian party.

March Photo competition winner

Our winner for the Oasis Photo Prize for March 2009 is Emily for a photo of Oasis chill out furniture behind a beautifully laid formal dining table at her cousin’s wedding. Their clever use of blue vases and spring flowers really pull the look together, with Oasis chill out furniture providing the perfect balance to a formal wedding reception. Thanks for sending us your photo Emily - your prize is on the way!

May Photo competition winner

Our winner for the Oasis Photo Prize for May 2009 is Caroline Hanbury for this photo of her wedding. Everyone knows the importance of the first dance, but this last dance, surrounded by sparklers under the golden Oasis ceiling to end their wedding party could not look more romantic. Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs James Carey!
Your prize is on the way!

April Photo competition winner

The winner for the Oasis Photo Prize for April 2009 is Firehouse for their photo of Oasis bringing North Africa to the London Hippodrome. Here is the photo complete with suitably dressed guests relaxing!
Oasis props and accessories were shown to great effect in the Oasis chill out area, before the Sugababes’ performance for Firehouse’s client. Congratulations to Firehouse!
Your prize is on the way!

Oasis win award for excellence in customer care

Wow - we won!
Against all my expectations, last night we won the Hire Association Europe (the HAE's) award for Excellence in Customer Care 2009.

We are very, very grateful to our team (in both parts of the business - account management and delivery): this fantastic achievement is a reflection of all the things they do every day to bring Oasis the recognition it has received.

Hire Association Europe (HAE) is the leading trade association for hire and rental companies in the UK and Ireland: http://www.eha.org.uk/. The Association is unique in that it brings together the diverse sectors involved in hire; with membership from the tool and equipment, plant, audio visual, catering and leisure sectors and associated suppliers and manufacturers for those sectors.

The awards were the Hire Awards of Excellence 2009 http://www.hae.org.uk/hire_awards_of_excellence_2009/index.cfm. We entered the Award for Excellence in Customer Care.

Judgement criteria for the Award for Excellence in Customer Care:
The winning nomination will have demonstrated to the judging panel, the existence of a clear and structured policy which delivers the highest standards of customer care and service.
Essential evidence

• A short statement (maximum 200 words) stating why your nomination should win this award
• Demonstration of a training programme in customer care and service for employees
• Evidence of a specific customer complaints procedure

Supporting evidence

• Evidence of testimonial letters or the resolving of customer complaints
• Use of market research for customer service evaluation
• Evidence of support to customers through donations, community sponsorships
• Introduction of add on services (e.g. complimentary tea/coffee, comfortable waiting area)
• Evidence of specific schemes or guarantees offered to the customer

Camels given beer for speed

Joe and Rebecca who supply camels at some of our events have appeared (along with their camels) in the local and national press (here is a selection):
Racing Camels fed beer for speed
Time! Don't get the hump
Racing camels enjoy a beer at Shipston pub