Why Pride Park Is an Ideal Location for Corporate Events
When it comes to planning a successful corporate event, location is one of the most important decisions you can make. From accessibility and professionalism to convenience for delegates, the right setting has a direct impact on attendance, engagement and overall outcomes. Pride Park, Derby, has become one of the East Midlands’ most popular business destinations […]
The Worst Cup To Have At A Networking Event
The type of cup you use at your event matters. Don’t be fooled by it’s seemingly small impact – the wrong choice of cup can greatly affect how your delegates found your event. Picture it, you’ve spent 10 minutes discussing business objectives with a new contact only for them to utter the words, ‘have you […]
Are you giving blood?
It’s January 2026 and the time of year when people make changes to their life and set goals for who they want to be. For many, the focus is on progressing as individuals – maybe saving some money or losing some weight – but there’s a growing trend of people wanting to make changes for […]
The details that make Reach Conference Centre top of its game
The UK MICE industry is worth over £51billion and with estimations suggesting a growth of over double this amount by 2035, it couldn’t be more important to make sure your meeting and event space is running at the top of it’s game. Here at Reach Conference Centre we’ve done just that. With a full building […]
Craft and Flea Market comes to Reach Conference Centre
On Saturday 18th October 2025, vendors from across the Midlands descended on Reach Conference Centre to take part in the Craft and Flea Market as it travelled to Derby as this month’s host city. Full of small businesses and home-made crafts, the event draws hundreds of people through the doors, and Saturday’s event was no […]
Celebrate Christmas with The Snowman and Live Orchestra at Reach Conference Centre
This year, once again Carrot Productions are bringing us The Snowman with Live Orchestra! Set to be another sell-out event, this performance sets the tone for Christmas every year and get’s everybody in the seasonal spirit! With a live orchestra playing the popular movie soundtrack, local soloists demonstrating their impressive vocal ability, and the film […]
Choosing the right suppliers for your conference
When it comes to conference planning, details matter. When you’re investing hours of time into presentation planning, booking the appropriate key speakers, and endlessly following up with delegates to make sure attendance is top notch, you want to make sure that the venue you’ve selected is going to hold up their end of the bargain […]
Reach Community Grocers Celebrates 1 Year Trading Anniversary!
This September saw Reach Community Grocers celebrate their 1 year anniversary of providing affordable groceries to those struggling with the cost of living crisis. Based on Pride Park, a stone throw from the stadium, the grocery store has been working with companies such as Birds Bakery and Alstom to provide affordable groceries to those who […]
Reach Conference Centre celebrate a year exceeding sales targets!
Introducing your sales and events team for 2025/2026! Based in the heart of Pride Park, a stone throw away from the stadium, Reach Conference Centre has been providing meetings and events to corporate clients for the last 10+ years. In 2020, in the midst of the covid pandemic, the building had a re-vamp and since […]
Starr Circus host successful show at Reach Conference Centre for children with disabilities
On Monday 2nd June 2025 the main hall lights were dimmed and the spot lights shone on the stage for Starr Circus! A community interest company dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families who need it most across the UK, Starr Circus have been performing circus shows across the UK for those who […]