Join the PRCA and JBP for an all-night General Election Party on Thursday 7th May at Shepherd's Restaurant in Westminster, followed by a continuation at the PRCA Offices through the night. The event is supported by PubAffairs, PRWeek and Public Affairs News.
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Programme:
Guests are invited to attend from 8pm. Screens will be tuned to all of the major broadcasters and will be showing the General Election through the night. The evening is scheduled as follows:
- 8.00 pm doors open - party themed coloured cocktails served to guests
- 8.30 pm - guests invited to 'vote' with coloured balls to indicate their party of choice
- 8.45 pm onwards - guest appearance by cardboard cutouts of main party leaders
- 9.00 pm - Shepherd's pie served to guests
- 9.30 pm onwards - guests invited to fill in sweepstake as to largest party and number of seats
- 10.00 pm - champagne served as exit polls are revealed
- 10.45 pm - first actual result expected
- 1.00 am - carriages to relocate guests to PRCA Towers (82 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 0BE)
- 7.30 am - photo opportunity on Westminster Bridge
- 8.00 am - breakfast at Shepherd's of Westminster
Highlights include:
- Party-political themed cocktails;
- The chance to vote for your favoured outcome with coloured balls;
- Sweepstake for the largest party and number of seats with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes;
- Champagne at 10pm as the first exit polls are released;
- Champagne again in the early hours when the results become clearer;
- Hot breakfast served at 7am for those who have made it through the night;
- Certificates awarded and team photo taken for those who have made it through the night.
In addition, there will be a photographer for the evening, election themed decorations including life-sized cut outs of the party leaders and food will be available throughout the night.