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The Viewing Facilities Association UK

4discussion

Crown House
Manchester Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 1BH [ MAP ]

Tel: 01625 543700
Fax: 01625 521432
Email: sarah.raeburn@4discussion.info
Website: www.4discussion.info

4discussion offers a modern environment in relaxed surroundings to create a warm and friendly welcome at competitive rates in the South Manchester area. Great demographic areas covering inner city, suburbs and rural.

Location

4discussion is situated within five minutes of Manchester Airport, and a few minutes walk from Wilmslow mainline station which has frequent trains to Manchester, Birmingham and London.

Viewing Facilities Checklist

All VFA members are required to have studios fitted with either one-way mirrors and viewing booths, or good quality CCTV systems.

  • This facility has 2 studios
  • Viewing room can accommodate 16-20 people
  • Lounge format suitable for 11-15 people
  • Boardroom format suitable for 11-15 people
  • Audio, Digital, DVD and Video recording equipment
  • Broadband-enabled studios
  • Equipped for website groups
  • Equipped for video streaming
  • Air conditioning
  • Reception room
  • Fully wheelchair accessible

The capacity figures given above are for the largest studio within the facility. All studios will be able to supply flip charts, overhead projectors, large screen TVs, video player, DVD player, or audio CD player as required. Fully-trained staff will be on hand to assist you with operation of any of the studio equipment.

Additional Services Available

  • Recruitment
  • Hostessing
  • Catering
  • Moderators
  • Transcriptions
  • Translations
  • Office services
  • Wi-fi access

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4discussion has been a member of the VFA since 2004 and is authorised to display the VFA logo. When contacting this viewing facility, please mention that you found them on the Viewing Facilities Association website.

 

VFA Quality Check

Category   Score
Staff 4.8
Equip 4.7
Premises 4.7
Catering 4.9
Overall 4.8

The above assessment is based on a minimum of ten reports obtained independently from clients of the facility. Using a scale of 0-5, a viewing facility must score at least 3.0 in each section and must score a minimum of 3.5 overall to qualify for VFA membership. We also have the following verified testimonials on record:

  • One of the best facilities I have been to, excellent set up. The staff are extremely proactive and helpful.
  • Staff were very attentive, efficient, and courteous. Equipment and arrangements went very smoothly.
  • Excellent facility, very competent and friendly staff. Would definitely use again
  • Really cannot fault this facility. Staff are very supportive and proactively helpful. All technology worked seamlessly. Prompt & efficient admin. Would highly recommend.
  • The ambience is very conducive for research. Access and parking are very convenient.

MRS:
The following employees are members of the Market Research Society and bound by the MRS Code of Conduct: Dorothy Parker, Sarah Raeburn

AQR:
The following employees are members of the Association for Qualitative Research: Dorothy Parker, Sarah Raeburn

Health and Safety Requirements
All members of the VFA are required to have an employers and public liability insurance certificate and to have conducted a Fire Risk Assessment.