Karen's wedding reception at Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN) in Smethwick
May 2024
Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN) is located at:
Thimblemill Road
Smethwick
B67 6NR
Tel: 0121 420 3505
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Approximate location
Event facilities at Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN)
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Caters for private parties
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Based on information in the public domain. Always double-check with the venue directly.
| A cash bar is available to hirers for parties and functions, serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks | |
| Suitable for wedding receptions - so far we have helped wedding hosts with their entertainment and related services at this venue | |
| Suitable for private functions such as birthday parties, anniversaries, engagements, leaving do's and similar | |
| Children's parties are welcomed at Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN) such as birthday celebrations, school discos and proms | |
| Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN) has accepted bookings for 18th/21st parties in the past - however if planning an event for this age group we recommend that you double-check with the venue directly |
Other events held at Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN)
Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN) is well suited to a variety of party and event types for numbers of guests typically ranging between 30 and 200 people.
| Event | When | Guests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement | Oct 2021 | 150 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | May 2020 | 100 | Info |
| Birthday 50th | Mar 2020 | 90 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | Aug 2019 | 100 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | Aug 2019 | 130 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | Jul 2019 | 200 | Info |
| Birthday 30th | Feb 2019 | 30 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | Aug 2018 | 200 | Info |
| Birthday (16-21 years) | Jul 2018 | 100 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | Jul 2018 | 80 | Info |
| Engagement | Oct 2017 | 180 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | May 2017 | 100 | Info |
| Birthday 30th | Mar 2017 | 70 | Info |
| Birthday (16-21 years) | Mar 2017 | 90 | Info |
| Birthday (16-21 years) | Mar 2017 | 100 | Info |
| Birthday (16-21 years) | Mar 2017 | 105 | Info |
| Engagement | Feb 2017 | 100 | Info |
| Birthday (16-21 years) | Jan 2017 | 100 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | Nov 2016 | 100 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | Nov 2016 | 70 | Info |
| Birthday 40th | Oct 2016 | 80 | Info |
| Birthday (16-21 years) | Aug 2016 | 100 | Info |
| Christening / Baptism / Naming | May 2016 | 150 | Info |
| Birthday (16-21 years) | May 2016 | 50 | Info |
| Birthday (6yrs or under) | Jan 2016 | 200 | Info |
| Birthday (6yrs or under) | Oct 2015 | 200 | Info |
| Christening / Baptism / Naming | Jul 2015 | 90 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | Apr 2015 | 100 | Info |
| Birthday 50th | Mar 2015 | 200 | Info |
| Birthday (16-21 years) | Sep 2014 | 150 | Info |
| Birthday (12-15 years) | Jul 2014 | 100 | Info |
| Wedding or Civil Partnership | Nov 2013 | 120 | Info |
| Christmas Party | Dec 2012 | 140 | Info |
Supplier Reviews of Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN)
Supplier reviews are provided by members of needadisco.com that have previously worked at Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN). We hope they are useful to you and to any suppliers you plan to use for events there.
PARKING | |
| "Parking is within the main car park following unloading." | |
ACCESS | |
| "Access is via the side emergency exit and straight onto the stage. Vehicle needs to be temporarily blocking the side access route whilst unloading." | |
FACILITIES | |
| "Setup is plentiful in depth but limited in width, creating a blind spot in the room once set up." | |
| "Short extensions (up to 5m) required" | |
STAFF | |
| "Staff nice enough and helpful." | |
| Dancefloor | Permanent wooden dancefloor |
| Stage Area | High permanent stage |
| Effects Lighting | No useable in-house lighting effects |
| Haze/Smoke/Pyro | Prohibited |
| Sound Limiter | None at premises |
| Blackout | Blinds / curtains available |
Party Services Suppliers in Smethwick
For their wedding reception at Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre (GKN), Karen asked us to help them source:
- Mobile DJ / Disco service
- Photo Booth hire
- Giant light-up letter hire (e.g. LOVE letters)
- Event planner
We'd be delighted to help you arrange the following services and products for your next party or event...
Invited DJs
These local DJs submitted proposals to provide entertainment for this event
Atmosphere Roadshow
Alt. Entertainments
The Specialist Wedding DJ
AClassEntertainments.co.uk
Blue Flame Disco
Dynamix Disco
DJ John Entertainment
Wyre Forest DJ
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