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"Surprise Birthday and Retirement Party, 29 March 2008.....An amazing event [on the Erasmus] Everything ran smoothly and the staff/crew were all extremely friendly and helpful.
Sofia was the perfect manager for our event, discreet, calm, very well organised, her friendliness and manner overall excellent." |
| Dan Acheson and Mrs H Acheson |
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"Murder Mystery Cruise, 10 August 2007.....A very enjoyable time was had by all who attended the event [on Sailing Barge May] From my point of view as organiser of the team event the Topsail team made my job very easy and enabled me to thoroughly enjoy the day as well. Would definately not hesitate in recommending Topsail." |
| Mrs D Munday, Marks & Clerk |
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"Lunch Cruise, 29th June 2007.....The Blue Badge guides were excellent. Great loos [on the Elizabethan]!" |
| Luciana O'Brien |
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"Speedboat Ride, 19th July 2007.....We had an amazing hour on the Thames, it was screams and laughing all the way!" |
| Laurice Jull, E A Shaw |
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"All Day Meeting, 9th July 2007.....We were accomodated at short notice which was appreciated. Boat staff were very friendly, food was good quality especially as it was cooked onboard. Overall event [on Lady Daphne] was good." |
| Claire Watson, KPMG |
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"Cruise to O2 Dome, 24 June 2007.....The vessel [Sailing Barge May] was truly special and our guests were very impressed when Tower Bridge was opened just for us. The staff were professional, courteous and accommodating. We had a wonderful and memorable experience!" |
| Jacquie Moreno, National CineMedia |
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"Treasure Hunt, 7 June 2007.....The Treasure Hunt was a complete hit! Everybody commented on how well it was run, the clues, and that it was the best team building event they have had so far. Thumbs up all round." |
| Linzie Selby, Prudential Plc |
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"Meeting, 4 June 2007.....A good day [on Sailing Barge 'May'], well organised and managed." |
| Gemma King, RHWL Architects |
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"Summer Party, 28 June 2007.....The whole evening event [on Lady Daphne] from start to finish was excellent. Kimberley was extremely helpful especially with my last minute requests. Great service in all." |
| Carmen Jansz, EMI Virgin Music UK & Ireland |
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"80th Birthday Cruise, 30 May 2007.....In spite of the weather it was a memorable day (on Sailing Barge Hydrogen) and much enjoyed without exception by everyone. Nothing but excellent all the time." |
| Dickon Dutton-Forshaw |
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"Gay Wedding Reception, 31 March 2007.....Amanda and her staff helped to make the event truly memorable for Michael and I. The set-up of the dining area [aboard Sailing Barge Will] was superb, the food was very flavoursome and the service from the staff excellent. Out thanks to everyone." |
| David Cobbett |
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"Memorial Cruise, 8 November 2006.....Excellent service for my husband, Peter Copp's memorial day." |
| Mrs Prafula Copp |
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"Summer Party, 19 July 2006.....We were delighted with all the arrangements and the staff were very efficient and extremely helpful. Kate Smith our events organiser was excellent - thank you all very much." |
| Catherine Cooney, JC O'Keefe & PArtners |
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"Company Anniversary Lunch, 30 June 2006.....Everybody enjoyed the event and will have great memories of the afternoon. The opening of the bridge was a spectacular added bonus to a fantastic afternoon." |
| Natalie Richardson, SBJ Group Ltd |
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"Wedding Reception, 29 September 2006.....So many of our guests have told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We had many guests from overseas and they loved seeing London by boat [Sailing Barge Hydrogen] - not many receptions can boast of sightseeing! Thanks again, everything was perfect!" |
| Kendra Shaw |
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"Christmas Party, 12 December 2006.....The staff on the boat were great - friendly, smiley, polite, which is what you need. Thanks for looking after us all. Amanda was brilliant!" |
| Lisa Laffague, The Raven Group |
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"Wedding Reception, 29 September 2006.....Thank you so much for all your help and coordination on our wedding day. We and all of our guests had such a fantastic time! We will definitely recommend you to all our friends." |
| Kendra Shaw |
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"Charity Event, 19 September 2006.....The crew and staff really went out of their way to make sure that everyone had a great time [aboard Sailing Barge 'May']." |
| Geraldine Blake, Community Links |
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"Charity Event, 10 September 2006.....The staff were extremely helpful and accomodating on the day - dealing with everything from infants onboard to special diet requests. Our special needs, as a charity, were given courteous attention beforehand, and every effort was made by Topsail to ensure that the day - a fundraising event - was a huge success. Everyone praised the quality of the catering as well. I cannot think of a single thing Topsail could have done to make the event [aboard Sailing Barge 'May'] any better." |
| Paul Donovan, Peter Culverhouse Memorial Trust |
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"Wine Tasting/Leaving Party, 8 September 2006.....Superb day [aboard Sailing Barge 'May'], enjoyed by all the management team. The wine tasting with Mikhail was informative & fun and the Topsail staff ensured we were catered for at all times - very efficient and, just as importantly, friendly as well." |
| Karen Hunt, Telstra Europe Ltd |
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"Press Launch & Cream Tea Cruise,18 September 2006.....The high level of service received in the build up to the event meant that the day ran very smoothly [aboard the Elizabethan] and our guests all commented on how much they enjoyed themselves." |
| Gemma Sharman, Kensington Mortgages |
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"Dinner Cruise, 13th September 2006.....Fantastic! Service (pre-event, the evening itself and post-event) was superb. Thank you for a great evening [onboard the Edwardian]." |
| Claire Williams, Polar Capital Partners |
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"60th Birthday Cruise, 17 September 2006.....Thank you for supplying Will and your crew for a really memorable 60th birthday party. The staff and arrangements made by them were excellent, and I would most certainly recommend Topsail to friends and colleagues." |
| Carole Edwards |
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"Murder Mystery Lunch Cruise, 9 September 2006.....Just to say a big thank you for organising and supervising our Saturday event (aboard Will). It was quite brilliant and we all had a wonderful day. Our American colleagues - including the CEO and his wife, especially enjoyed it, and you can't say better than that! And we were a tough audience! So, thank you again, and stay in touch with any other things that you do, because I shall be looking for more entertaining events for next year. Much appreciated!" |
| Patsy Neal, Acumen Solutions |
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"Thames BBQ Cruise, 6 July 2006.....It was a fantastic send-off for our finance director, everyone on board [Sailing Barge May] had a great time." |
| Mark Bliss, SSS TPS |
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"Dinner Cruise, 24 July 2006.....Great evening out as a reward to my staff [aboard Sailing Barge Will]. Throroughly enjoyed by all." |
| Andrew Morrison, Petro-Canada |
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"Thames Treasure Hunt, 29 June 2006.....All at ISS Mediclean would like to extend our thanks for an enjoyable day [aboard Sailing Barge Will]. The day was well organised and the catering was excellent. Please extend our thanks to all your team who ensured that everything went smoothly." |
| Christel Nightingale, ISS Mediclean |
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"Dinner Cruise, 20 June 2006.....I just wanted to let you know that last night was a great success (football and all!). Everyone very much enjoyed the evening on the boat [SB May] and commented on how friendly the staff were and how great the food was. A big thank you from all and especially from me, you guys make my job a lot easier. Please say a huge thank you to Kate also, she was fab." |
| Leigh Williams, Tate & Lyle |
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"Dinner Cruise, 25 May 2006.....Many thanks for all your help in organising our event last week. Sailing on ‘Will’ was a great success and hugely enjoyed by everyone – I have had nothing but positive feedback for which I am truly thankful!" |
| Sarah Nicholls |
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"Marriage Proposal Cruise, 26 May 2006.....Please pass on my thanks to everyone involved in organising my proposal cruise last Friday. The trip was fantastic with the sun setting and Tower Bridge and the Tower of London all lit up. The crew on Sailing Barge Will were discreet and friendly and the champagne appeared right on cue. Thank you once again for all your help.
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| Steven Richards |
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"Company Summer Party, 31 May 2006.....Just a quick note to thank you for the superb food served on our cruise [on the Dixie Queen] last night. You delivered food to the standard we tasted [at the pre-event tasting] and we received many compliments last night and emails today. The presentation was excellent as were all your staff. Again, many thanks for contributing to a very, very successful evening." |
| Carol Overton, Institute of Chartered Accountants |
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"Client Dinner Cruise, 4 May 2006.....As usual, everything was perfect [aboard Sailing Barge May]. Crew, excellent, catering, excellent. Even the weather was great! Thank you!" |
| Linda Dorran, Tate & Lyle |
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"Thames Cruise, 5th May 2006.....Just to say thank you for all your help on Friday, it was a huge success and the clients were very happy. Thanks for your efficiency with changing the times of the piers at the last minute! Many thanks and hope to work with you again in the future." |
| Sebastian Lee, Latitude International |
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"Meeting, 12 December 2005.....Staff were extremely accomodating and the whole event ran to schedule. We received positive comments from our delegates regarding the venue and service - a job very well done!" |
| Sonia Savage, Ernst & Young LLP |
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"Dinner Cruise, 27th April 2006.....Thank you very much for making our party [aboard the Elizabethan] such a success. Everything went very smoothly. Please could you also pass on our thanks to your caterers for excellent food and for taking care of our special dietary requirements.Please could you also thank Joanne and Liz who were involved in providing the quote and getting us access to the boat to view it. I hope to be able to use Topsail Events and Charters again in the future and would not hesitate to recommend your company." |
| Karen Wisniewshi, Burlington Resources Inc |
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"Murder Mystery Dinner, 22 March 2006.....Thanks for such a great event [aboard the Edwardian]. Our guests were talking about it for days afterwards. The murder mystery was challenging yet hilarious, the food was superb and the band was the perfect end to our evening. Special thanks to Amanda for superb management and accommodating all of our last minute requests." |
| Karen Blackmore, Mastek |
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"Wedding Reception, 3rd December 2005.....I was made to feel like a princess throughout the day. All the guests said it was the best wedding they've been to!" |
| Susan Scargill |
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"Christmas Pirate Theme Party, 22 Dec '05.....A big thanks to Guy, Amanda and Amy for a fantastic party and for getting into the spirit of things and dressing up. [Tall Ship] Artemis is a beautiful ship and everyone was stunned when she sailed through Tower Bridge!" |
| Tracey Papparides, Black Sun |
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"Company Celebration, 13th October 2005.....I just want to say a big THANK YOU for everything you've done to help us organise the boat cruise [aboard the Dixie Queen] last night. Everyone had a great time, the food was delicious and the opening of Tower Bridge was awesome!" |
| Tracy Julian, Clifford Chance |
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"Clay Shooting Cruise, 5th September 2005.....Your staff made everyone welcome. Very friendly crew [aboard SB May]. The event exceeded our expectations and some of our clients now want to use Topsail. Highly recommended." |
| Ray Conley, ADT Fire & Security |
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"Company Party, 4th September 2005.....The evening [onboard the Silver Barracuda] was fantastic and the best thing is people are still talking about it! Everybody wanted it to last longer!" |
| Martine Pugh, Pinnacle Entertainment |
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"Summer Cruise, 13 July 2005.....The 'May' was a fantastic venue for our event, it made the evening very special and memorable. The crew and staff were wonderful - we loved it!" |
| Geraldine Blake, Community Links |
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"Summer Evening Cruise, 21 July 2005.....Thank you - your excellent effort at the event helped to make the occasion a success." |
| Romana Khan, Capita Symonds |
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"Solent Barge Sailing Day, 12 July 2005.....I had not used Topsail before but found the relaxed but confident staff reassuring. We had some excellent feedback from those who attended, aided by the superb weather. As an organisation you made my job easy - just turn up and enjoy." |
| Karen Patching, Twinings |
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"Hospitality at IFOS, 1 July 05.....Throughout everything Guy & Amanda were highly professional and accomodated our requests - no matter what. They were kind and courteous despite numerous changes and queries! On the day your organisation and attention to detail cannot be faulted. Everyone commented on just how unobtrusive your team were and the crew were a real joy - as was [Tall Ship] Artemis. Congratulations!" |
| Ray Cobb, Coffin Mew & Clover |
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"Corporate Cruise, 3 August 2005.....Our wonderful evening on Hydrogen, what a fabulous time we had. Everyone - but everyone - said that they had a great time. Thank you for looking after us so well. The sunset was spectacular. I know the Tower Bridge opening always gets a gasp, and we were not disappointed." |
| Mary Hollebone, ACE European Group |
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"Tall Ship Staff Party, 14 July 2005.....We have never had so many positive comments/thank yous after a staff party. Please thank all of the staff and [Thalassa] crew who made it so spectacular. The best venue and party we've ever had!" |
| Penny Scott, Ask Jeeves Internet Ltd |
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"Hospitality at IFOS, 1 July 05.....We were really delighted with the two events we held on board Will. We thought they were a huge success and would like to thank Topsail very much indeed!" |
| Nikki O'Donnell, BBC South |
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"Clay Shooting Cruise, 28 June 2005.....This was a great day [aboard Lady Daphne], I have organised many team events and this was without doubt the best. A day I would thoroughly recommend." |
| Mark Wilson, BT |
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"Joint Birthday Party, 18th June 2005.....Everything was really well arranged. Everyone said how lovely the staff were and how great the food was for an event where the food was not the main point. They thought the boat [Lady Daphne] and trip were great too!" |
| Jane & Paul Shuter |
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"Tate & Lyle Charity Event, 11 July 2005.....It was a wondeful evening - everything ran smoothly, from start to finish. Feedback from guests - everyone enjoyed themselves!" |
| Martine Douglas, East London Business Alliance |
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"Christmas Party, 16 December 2004.....I just wanted to say a big thank you on behalf of the company for doing such a good job of organising the Christmas party - everyone has said it was the best Christmas party ever. Tall Ship Artemis is an absolutely fabulous venue for corporate events, both formal and informal, and makes for a very memorable occasion. We had a great time!" |
| Douglas Emslie, Group Managing Director, Tarsus Group plc |
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"Christmas Party, 7 December 2004.....Every member of the staff and crew went out of their way to ensure the event was a success, with a high attention to detail." |
| R.P. Wakley, M.Y. Holdings Plc |
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"Lunch Cruise, 6 August 2004.....We all had a wonderful day, well organised and tailor made to suit our exact needs." |
| Claire Cavonagh, EJ Group |
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"Christening, 28 August 2004.....My son's welcoming party was made exceptional by Topsail and all its staff who were very helpful (and patient!) Every question was answered promptly. An amazing day!" |
| Adelina Fan |
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"Summer Party, 28 July 2004.....Everybody who attended our dinner cruise had a fantastic time, the good food, excellent service, beautiful boat, and good weather made the evening a success." |
| Jenni Williams, Avocet Mining PLC |
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"Staff Party, 11 June 2004.....We have had this event for 8 years and we can truely say this was the best - weather, crew and catering were perfect. Can highly recommend!" |
| Linda Dorran, Tate & Lyle |
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"Thames Cruise, 14 June 2004.....Exceptional service at such short notice. Can't wait to do it again!" |
| Paul Gascoigne, Momentum |
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"Wedding, 24 April 2004.....It was a wonderful day for a wedding - we achieved all we hoped for and more. I would not hesitate to recommend Topsail Events & Charters for any event and would certainly use the company again." |
| Felicity Tinning |
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"Wine Tasting Cruise, 28 April 2004.....The boat was very special, the layout was perfect, and the service was just right as regards efficiency together with informality. The itinerary was fabulous, and the group were completely blown away by the sight of Tower Bridge all lit up as we arrived, and by it opening for us at the end of the evening." |
| Jenny Gunning, Kraft Foods International |
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"Summer Party, 14 May 2004.....The enthusiasm of Topsail staff to ensure the smooth running of our big day was most impressive." |
| Valerie Champion, Reed Exhibitions |
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"SmithKline Beecham.....Thank you for a fantastic day yesterday! The group thoroughly enjoyed themselves yesterday and all felt that the day went way beyond what they were expecting. Everything from the boat to the food and of course the clay pigeon shoot was excellent! Very well organised folks, you did a great job! I will be recommending this to work colleagues." |
| Lynsay Evans, SmithKline Beecham |
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"BP Shipping........this was the best evening out of the whole conference, so thanks a lot!" |
| Katya Lehy |
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"BHP Steel.....A superb event - well managed and enjoyed by all. Many thanks." |
| Julie Clarke, BHP Steel |
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"KPMG.....We were looking for a relaxed atmosphere with a good supply of food and drink. The weather was beautiful and we all enjoyed ourselves. We were entertaining international contacts and I had very impressive feedback from them – Thanks!" |
| Rachel Ford, KPMG |
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"Stora Enso.....I wanted to write and thank you and your colleagues for making last night’s dinner cruise on the Lady Daphne such a success. Our management group really enjoyed the evening and many of them mentioned it was one of the best evenings they had experienced." |
| Margaret Jackson, Stora Enso |
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"Fiema PR.....Thanks Mark – well staffed vessel, great hostessing and attentiveness from Rachel, nice relaxed atmosphere – I recommend Topsail to others, and you can quote me on that!" |
| John Haigh, Fiema PR |
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"Elite Hotels.....Without exception, the service was first class. The chef is also to be complimented on an excellent lunch. Not to be outshone, your skipper, who steered us through a smooth trip in perfect conditions, together with his colleague’s tremendous knowledge of the Thames, was instrumental in providing us with a most memorable day. All in all, a first class experience!" |
| Graeme Bateman, Elite Hotels |
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"Wyeth.....I just wanted to thank you for doing such a wonderful job on Thursday night. Everyone had a really memorable evening and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The whole conference was a great success and the evening on the Grand Turk was the real highlight." |
| Lisa Allison, Wyeth |
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"Law Debenture.....The best event we have had so far - I now have to think of something for next year." |
| Jacqueline MacIsaac, Law Debenture |
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"KBL.....Each year our company tries to do something bigger and better. This year is going to be hard to beat." |
| Beverley Kirby, KBL |
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"PEME.....Very impressed with the service and organisation." |
| Karen Pike, PEME |
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"Unisys.....The service on the vessel was excellent and in my opinion, couldn’t have been improved upon!" |
| Emily Adams, Unisys |
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"McClusky International.....Dealing with the Topsail team has been a pleasure from the initial enquiry to the actual event. The feedback from my clients and the guests has been nothing but positive - thank you so much for making my job so easy!" |
| Debbie Walker, McClusky International, November 2003 |
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