"I don’t know what we’d do without you on this project.  GPR08 Conference Co-Chair - Professor Chris Rogers, University of Birmingham.

"Thank you Rose! You made GPR2008 bloom so successfully and memorably when the world community in this niche technology came to Birmingham!  Your planning is thorough and the commitment of you and your team to its implementation impressive.  Chris and I have been to many events and at the end heard the chair persons say never again! The difference this time is that we both say perhaps, but only on condition that Rose carries out the organisation." Conference Co-Chair - Dr Richard J Chignell, Technical Director, PipeHawk plc. June 2008

"I would like to say what a superb job Opening Doors performed in ensuring that this conference, which attracted nearely 400 visitors from all parts of the globe, ran in a highly efficient manner and although Rose and her team were recruited to run conference secretariat services rather later into the organising cycle than was desirable, they took up the reins with vigour and made sure that  the proceedings ran smoothly and efficiently, taking care of the minutae that are often overlooked and can cause disruption to a conference and exhibition."  Chris Leech, Director, Geomatrix Earth Science (GPR08 Committee) June 2008

"From an attendee’s perspective, everything appeared to run very smoothly which means that you were doing the hard work in the background!" Dr Jonathon Ralston, CSIRO Mining Automation. Australia. June 2008

"The Logistics, managed by Rose Padmore from Opening Doors and Venues (including Lighting and Visuals by John Brooks, JB Audio Visual), at our recent Induction Event was both efficient and controlled across the four day event. Many Thanks."  Luke Smith, Senior Partnership Manager, Morrison Facilities Services. January 2008

“Once again, thanks for making last weeks academy run so smoothly – I didn’t have to worry about anything.” Lynn Kelly, Training Manager, Northwest Vision + Media. November 2007

 “We are going to be running another event in the New Year and would again like to employ your event management services following the excellent job you did for the last one.” Kelly Bagley, nmp, October 2007

“You have no idea how delighted I am to receive an email from you.  Your project management skills will make a huge difference.” David Crowther, Managing Director, Melandra. March 2007

“Thanks for all your hard work on our conference - it certainly seems to have been a very successful event (the best so far we have been told by the DfES, so gold stars all round!)”
Annette English, Regional Facilitator, West Midlands Regional Partnership. June 2006.

“Thank you for all your attention to detail on Friday, I really appreciated it. I was really impressed with your organisation.” Jane Carter, Head of Disability Inclusion, Sensory, Communication Service. June 2006.

“You’ve become a close colleague in a short time – it’s been amazing working with you.”
Rachael Woodbridge, Children’s Fund & Sure Start Regional Team. March 2006

“Your endeavours throughout recent weeks enabled Sunfield to achieve something very special in its long and proud history.  But not only for Sunfield, you also enabled colleagues in this country to join together in one voice broadcasting very loudly the needs of society’s most vulnerable children and their families.  I am deeply grateful to you for all of your hard work.  Your professionalism is truly awesome.”  Barry Carpenter OBE, Chief Executive, Sunfield School. December 2005

“Many thanks for the seamless way in which the ECI conference ran earlier this week, you don't usually see this level of choreography at conferences, more is the pity!  People make all the difference to a successful conference and this was one which ran so effortlessly, notwithstanding all the complexities of multiple parallel sessions and a very international audience.  It was wonderful to be at an event where you had absolute confidence in the organisers.”  Dr Philippa Russell, CBE. Disability Rights Commissioner, National Children’s Bureau. December 2005

"Rosie is totally committed and manages to pay exceptional attention to detail whilst retaining perspective of the overall objective of her event.  From a venue perspective, she was a pleasure to work with".  Caroline Young, Event Manager, International Convention Centre, Birmingham. December 2005

“Many thanks for all your hard work in ensuring we had exactly what we wanted stand-wise, and keeping us up to date with relevant Conference information.”  Adele Taylor, Marketing Officer, University of Worcester.  December 2005

“Congratulations to all members of the organising team! It felt like home, thank you very much!”  Karin Mosler, University of Groeningen, December 2005

“There are always people to meet and things to learn. The organisation, staff and information were great for me as a speaker. Congratulations to a very good and efficient team! Staffing and customer service was the best!!”  Irena Samaria, Psychopathologist – Clinical Psychologist, France, December 2005

Opening Doors and Venues organised a very important conference for us in November 2004 and from beginning to end of the long organisation process, Rose was fantastic.  She's a real professional with great attention to detail, which is what you need when there’s just so much to do. What impressed me most was her amazing ability to spot problems BEFORE they arose - I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.  Lynne McCadden, Chief Executive, Media Training North West. Re The Positively Diverse Conference, Manchester, Nov 2004

“I’ve been exceptionally impressed with the work you’ve done for us.  I hope we can work together again soon.” Eamonn O’Neal, Executive Producer, Regional Programmes, ITV Granada, Nov 2004

“The Versatile Organisers is Rose’s company motto and this is really what she and her team proved to EAVE and Screen West Midlands in Birmingham. You really were like a Guardian Angel to us. Opening Doors & Venues was an excellent choice and proved to be essential to the management of the workshop. Rose meticulously carried out her tasks and follow-up with initiative and careful attention to every detail.”Catherine Buresi, CEO, European Audio Visual Entrepreneurs, Brussels, September 2003

“……..of course, we have the question….you have the answer – perfect!  Merci beaucoup,

pour ton efficacite.” Fabrice Jacqmin, European Audio Visual Entrepreneurs, Brussels.  Sept 2003 

“Using Opening Doors & Venues made our first Standing Conference and Annual General Meeting a thoroughly professional event.  Working with Rose and her team meant that we were all confident that every detail had been attended to and the event would run smoothly on the day, we all knew precisely what we had to do!   Opening Doors & Venues worked with us from the original concept to the production of the final Conference and Annual report and I am sure will assist us on many occasions in the future”  John Roberts, CEO, Black Country Connexions 

“An energy and enthusiasm that cannot help but introduce a positive and productive spark to any organisation – I recommend Opening Doors & Venues in providing a wide range of project management and support services”  Jonathan Lee, Chairman, Jonathan Lee Recruitment