JD Wetherspoon staff and customers have now raised £14 million for their chosen charity CLIC Sargent. The charity works to support young lives struck by cancer. Wetherspoon began its partnership with the charity in 2002. Representatives from Wetherspoon, CLIC Sargent and Bradley Gudger, a young man who was supported by CLIC Sargent, are pictured celebrating the … [Read more...]
Derby Conference Centre launches new conferencing suite as part of £1 million refurbishment project
The Derby Conference centre have announced the launch of their brand new conferencing space, the ‘Douie Suite’. The private conferencing area comes as part of their £1 million refurbishment project, which began in 2016. The Douie Suite is named after Bill Douie, the Chairman of the parent company RTC Group. The suite was unveiled at the annual RTC awards night and has … [Read more...]
Clock is ticking on closing date for entrants to Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards 2017
Time is running out for tourism businesses in the north east that want to take centre stage and shine at the hospitality industry’s annual Oscars. The deadline for entries in the Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards (ACSTA) is on June 30 – giving businesses and individuals just a matter of days to get their applications in. The winners of in the 16 different titles up for … [Read more...]
A Golden Place, Les Vignes d’Or – Sud de France
If the General Election, BREXIT and the news at large is too depressing then let me take you to a golden place – a region overflowing with grape varieties, taste, flavour, differentiation and high quality wines - Sud de France – Les Vignes d’Or. There is more to Sud de France than meets the eye. Whilst the most obvious translation is apparent, what is not, are the … [Read more...]
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts appoints Keith Pickard as new Group Director of Golf, Leisure & Spa
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK’s largest independent hotel group has appointed Keith Pickard as its new Group Director of Golf, Leisure & Spa. Keith will oversee each of the lifestyle departments of the award winning hotel group which boasts 45 hotels across the UK and Europe including 21 spas each with their own unique style and individual charm and range of … [Read more...]