A major national tournament celebrating one of the oldest board games in the world will be played at a historic Warwickshire venue. Competitors will be going head to head in the 2017 UK Backgammon Open Championships at Coombe Abbey Hotel. Although this is the 4th UK Backgammon Open, it is the first time that the Brinklow-based venue has hosted the tournament, which is set … [Read more...]
Rioja Labels Villages, Regions and Vineyards – Does it make a Difference?
This week the governing body that rules on Rioja wines - made a big step in regards to naming of its wines and the specificity that it allows. The new categories of ‘Vinos de Pueblo’ or Village Wines and ‘de Zona’ (regional) will sit alongside the June approval category of Single Vineyard wines. Campaigners including opinion formers, winemakers vineyard owners and producers … [Read more...]
Clink Events win contract at London’s Guildhall
Clink Events, the external catering service run by innovative prisoner training scheme The Clink Charity, has been named one of 16 eligible caterers for Guildhall, London. The three year partnership will officially begin in January 2018. Representing over 800 years of London history, Guildhall is home to the City of London Corporation and seven flexible event spaces, … [Read more...]
What do Oakman Inns, Waitrose, Barclays, BAe and the Co-Op all have in common?
They are amongst the 40 recipients of The Princess Royal’s Training Award, organised by the City & Guilds Group. Those recipients cover the full spectrum of HR responsibilities including public and private sector businesses and are from industries that include hospitality, healthcare, finance and manufacturing. The exceptional award-winning businesses, selected from a … [Read more...]
A year of night tube a “welcome boon” for hospitality
On the first anniversary of the launch of the night tube in London, the ALMR has praised the positive effect that it has had for eating and drinking out business in an otherwise burdensome operating environment. ALMR Chief executive, Kate Nicholls, said: “The launch of the night tube not only gave confidence to the sector that London was serious about helping the night time … [Read more...]