Prom limo wish comes true for Swindon youngsters

June 8, 2010 By Dez Rowley

Prom limo found at the 11th hour to transport a group of school pupils from Swindon

A group of youngsters from Swindon have had their prayers answered after a new limo hire company has stepped forward to transport them to their prom after their original booking fell through.

The year 11 pupils from Greendom School were devastated after the owner of the limousine they had booked to take them to their school prom informed them that he’d had to sell the luxury vehicle because of “poor trading conditions.”

The former limo boss said he would pass their booking onto another company, however their limos were already fully booked for the popular prom date, and they could only offer the girls a luxury cars for the night, as opposed to the limousine they had dreamed of.

With demand for chauffeur driven limos far outweighing supply during the peak prom season, the school pupils hit a dead end when they attempted to find another operator to transport them to their school prom in style.

After calling every limo company in the area, as luck would have it, one firm came forward to help the girls out. Although they couldn’t take a booking for the prom night, they agreed to transport the girls to the prom free of charge, and to take them home again for a reduced fee.

The 8 school girls are now looking forward to arriving at their school prom in the lap of luxury thanks to the limo hire company in Swindon which came forward to save the day.

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Bath holds first ever Prom Idol contest for school prom-goers

January 30, 2010 By Trudi Johnson

Bath held a prom idol competition and a fashion show as part of their prom fair

Youngsters from Bath battled it out last week for the coveted title of Prom Idol at a dedicated prom fair held in the city. The event sought to help the teenagers prepare for their big occasion with suppliers and fashion and beauty experts on hand to offer advice and tips.

A range of local suppliers turned out at the prom fair, covering every aspect of the all-important school prom. From Photographers to hairdressers, limo hire experts and suit hire outlets, a great cross-section was covered at Bath Prom Fair.

The event was organised by two local business women, Amanda Farrell who runs the dress shop Drop Dead Gorgeous, and Beverley Lee from another occasion wear boutique, The Clothes Horse. They had their work cut out as they were responsible for arranging the Prom Idol contest, plus a fashion show, and organising for other suppliers to attend.

The Prom Idol contest attracted a great number of applicants, with 50 youngsters eventually vying to win the title. 2 or 3 individual were shortlisted from each school which applied. The finalists were then interviewed by a panel of judges. The event organisers said that they hoped this experience would benefit the young people in years to come when they face interviews for University places, and employment.

The eventual winners of the Prom Idol Competition in Bath were named as Yasmin Wringer and George Robinson. As part of their prize the pair were awarded a suit and prom dress, jewellery and teeth whitening.

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School prom fair in Scarborough introduces the best prom limos

January 21, 2010 By Dez Rowley

The best prom limousines to be showcased as part of Scarborough's prom show

As youngsters all over the UK gear up for their upcoming school proms, special events are being held up and down the country to help with that all-important preparation. Now Scarborough has announced their own School Prom Fair which promises to help prom-goers in their quest to find the perfect dress, limo, and hairstyle for the big night.

In the past few years the craze for the American style school prom has taken the UK by storm. Now almost every secondary school in the country holds an annual prom to mark the end of the school year.

Scarborough’s school prom fair is being organised by Beautiful Brides and is due to take place on Wednesday evening at Scarborough Rugby Club. The manager of Beautiful Brides, Anne Greenwood, admitted to being a “little nervous” as this is the first prom fair they’d arranged. However Mrs Greenwood added that they are confident the event will be a success as they’d received a positive response from the local schools.

A great range of local suppliers will be present at the fair including suit hire companies, beauty salon and hairdressing representatives, and limo hire firms. They’ll be able to provide you with useful tips and advice on the best limousines and looks to suit your prom. There’ll also be a fashion show displaying the latest trends in prom dresses and suits.

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Limo Broker on target for highest January booking rate on record

January 20, 2010 By Kate Owen

Limo Broker report record number of sales this January

Limo Broker have kicked off 2010 with a bang, and are on track to announce their highest January booking rate ever recorded at the company. Thanks to sophisticated marketing strategies, clever use of social networking sites and their massively successful January sale discounts, the limo hire giant looks set to have a bumper year.

The introduction of huge discounted rates on limo hire during January has encouraged a great number of customers to book early in order to cash in on the lower prices. Bookings for school proms and weddings have been two of the biggest sellers. These kinds of customers are more likely to book early, as during the peak prom and wedding season, limos tend to get booked out very quickly so it’s advisable to arrange your limo hire as soon as your date is confirmed.

Managing Director of Limo Broker, Tej Randeva, is confident the company can continue their successful streak right through 2010 as he says: “After the great response we’ve received from our January Sale which has resulted in a record number of bookings, we have come up with some other new and exciting offers for our customers for the coming months; details of those will be released very soon.”

Limo Broker has also reported a very positive response from their pages on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. A huge number of enquiries are being generated from these sites, one of the main reasons for this is because of its ease of use. Customers can ask for a quote whilst chatting to their friends on Facebook which takes the strain out of searching for cheap limo hire. Also new customers have the benefit of reading reviews from previous customers which enables them to book with confidence having seen the positive feedback from others.

All special offers and last minute deals for cheap limo hire are always advertised on the Facebook and Twitter pages firstly, so keep your eyes peeled for more discount offers in the coming weeks.

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School prom show arrives in Northamptonshire

January 13, 2010 By Carl Wheeler

Find everything for your school prom at the Northampton's dedicated show

Northamptonshire will play host to its very own Prom Show at the end of the month which will offer young prom-goers all the help they will need in preparation for the big night.

The last prom show in the area was such as success, with hundreds of youngsters attending, that they’ve decided to do it all over again. The event is scheduled to take place on January 28th at the Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel in Corby and will run from 6pm until 9pm.

The show is sponsored by Bonnie Brides and Grooms. Everyone who attends will be given the opportunity to register their details, and be entered into a prize draw to win an outfit supplied by Bonnie Brides and Grooms up to the value of £300, and a £100 voucher to spend at Ballgown Heaven. Plus the first 50 entrants will be given a free goody bag.

A wide range of local prom suppliers will be present at the show including prom car and limo hire operators, dress and suit specialists, hair and make-up professionals, and photographers. There will also be a prom hair demonstration courtesy of Askews hairdressing. Nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks will also be provided to all who attend.

So to get on organised for your big school prom in Northamptonshire, head down to the Prom Show 2010.

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School Prom News: Welsh Council warns of underage drinking on school prom parties

January 11, 2010 By Trudi Johnson
Council warns about the threat of underage drinking at school proms

Council warns about the threat of underage drinking at school proms

A council in West Wales has warned licensed premises in the area to take a cautious approach when accepting bookings for school proms after a spate of problems related to underage drinking had been reported.

Behind the glamour of the school prom with its princess dresses and luxury limousines, lurks a more sinister problem; binge drinking is threatening to spoil the end-of-term party.

Carmarthenshire County Council issued the warning after two school proms held at a well known entertainment venue in the area resulted in the prom-goers binge drinking. Many of the youngsters were reported to have been drunk to the point of being incapable, and one reveller was taken to hospital with alcohol poisoning.

In a separate incident in the county, police were called to a school related celebration and a number of the party-goers were arrested.

The problem has lead to many establishments introducing an outright ban on school proms as they simply don’t want to take the risk. The council has warned those that are continuing to host school proms to ensure they have measures in place to prevent underage revellers from being served alcohol, and from consuming alcohol they may have smuggled into the venue.

Police have launched a series of test purchases in the county whereby underage individuals are sent into a pub or club and attempt to purchase alcohol. These tests will continue as the authorities work hard to stamp out the problem of underage drinking.

As the trend for the American style prom shows no signs of waning, licensed premises will need to come up with stricter measures if the end-of term celebration is to continue safely.

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Compensation payout after hair dye for school prom goes wrong

December 9, 2009 By Dez Rowley
Hair dye disaster left Huddersfield girl in tears at school prom
Hair dye disaster left Huddersfield girl in tears at school prom

Hair dye disaster left Huddersfield girl in tears at school prom

Charlotte Gilchrist was 16 at the time of incident and about to attend her school prom when she suffered a severe allergic reaction to a hair dye at a local salon. Five years on, and now aged 21, Miss Gilchrist has been awarded £20,000 in compensation.

In April 2004 Miss Gilchrist was a pupil at Colne Valley High School in Huddersfield. In preparation for her school prom, she attended a hair salon to have her hair dyed especially for the occasion. However the trainee hairdresser failed to run a skin test on Miss Gilchrist to check she wasn’t allergic to any of the chemicals in the dye.

Within minutes of applying the dye to her hair, Miss Gilchrist began to feel a burning sensation and her head started to itch. The following day the pain was so bad, she had to leave school. Her face had become covered in blisters and she was unable to open her eyes for 5 days. After attending the hospital she was prescribed antihistamines.

Miss Gilchrist described the affect the reaction had, “I was scared. When I woke up the following day the right side of my face was swollen. There was a clear liquid coming out of my head, it was just awful.”

Despite her horrific injuries, the 16-year-old struggled to attend her school prom, but spent the whole evening in tears.

Miss Gilchrist has now been awarded a total of £20,000 in compensation. The hair salon owner has been ordered to pay her £18,000 legal costs, and £2,000 for damages.

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