Europe’s most eco-friendly conference and events venue has appointed Edwards Harvey PR and Marketing to provide public relations support.

Since opening in 2006, The Pines Calyx, near Dover, has won eight regional, national and international awards and has been hailed as a shining example of sustainable design.

Features at the low-carbon venue, which is surrounded by six acres of tranquil gardens and overlooks the cove at St Margaret’s Bay, include natural ventilation systems, ‘virtual daylight’ lighting and a fully sustainable water management system.

Louise Kjaertinge, General Manager at The Pines Calyx, said: “This is a unique venue in a stunning location, making it a naturally inspiring place for meetings, conferences, training events, workshops and weddings.

“The arrival of full high-speed domestic train services in December will slash journey times from London to Dover from two hours to just over one, making The Pines Calyx more accessible than ever. We’re confident this will have a very positive impact on our business and feel the time is right to raise the venue’s profile, both nationally and regionally. Edwards Harvey’s track record in the conference and events sector made them the ideal partner to help us take the business forward.”