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erations ceased, a private developer
decided to invest in redeveloping the
entire pier. Though the developer ex-
perienced some financial difficulties,
the pier was ultimately divided into five
different tendencies including a hotel
accommodation right above the HFCC,
a couple of restaurants, and a bar. Af-
ter the previous owners put the HFCC
on the market in 2011, Niall Mitchell
and Ginny Webb decided to purchase
the venue and put their experience in
the industry to the ultimate test.
From weddings to full-
blown conferences
Thankfully, the business partners
succeeded in every regard. Niall talked
to us about the venue’s history, their
experience in hosting a huge variety
of events, and their plans for the fu-
ture. The HFCC has six different spac-
es which range from very small rooms
suitable for board meetings to larger
rooms with removable walls which can
be adjusted according to their clients’
needs. The smallest room, called the
Norfolk, can host up to 15 people in
a cocktail-style adjustment. The Grand
Ballroom, the venue’s largest room,
can accommodate up to 600 people
in the same adjustment.
Niall, Ginny, and the rest of HFCC’s