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How It All Began & What We Have Become
It all started in 1995 when a member of the Haigh family became involved in residential
activities with the Halifax Boys Brigade (Salem). Salem had a stock of 3 sizes of traditional marquees approx.
20 years old, all well used and fantastically durable. Over the next few years the Haigh family and friends became
increasingly involved with the setup of marquees for events locally, providing labour transport and support for
a wide range of functions, then as will most things in modern ages the novelty wore off and as everyone was worked
as volunteers interest dropped and the popularity of the marquees dwindled as did the interest in the old classics.
Although the marquees are still in use today, they are only on a few small scale local events.
Having enjoyed many hours of hard work, fun, determination & admiration for the marquees, I myself (Richard
Haigh) decided to purchase a few different styles of marquees and attempt to build a steady part time business
continuing to supply local people with good value "no frills" functional marquee hire.
Over the past 2 years the fleet of marquees has grown to include an available stock of variable sized clear span
structures & gala tents\marquees. We own all our equipment out right and only specialist items requiring licenses
& expertise such as power generators, mobile bars & toilets are sub contracted, but as the years tick over
we are gradually becoming more self sufficient, new purchases include wedding equipment such as gilt chairs &
chandeliers to all terrain Vans & Curtain Sided Vehicles, and heavy duty taut liner equipment.
Although still comparably small to other organizations we are small enough to concentrate on only one or two things
at once ensuring perfection is achieved while still remaining affordable.
While we always try to cater for every event, we are always honest, if its too big or we can't do it we will say
so and recommend a reliable alternative for you to use!
Thank you and we hope to look forward to dealing with you in the future!
Richard Haigh
Managing Director, Event Equipment Hire Ltd T/A Halifax Marquees |
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