Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian coffee chain, will serve even more Guests later this year with its first UK Drive Thru opening on Bury New Road, Manchester. The Bury New Road restaurant is the first Tim Hortons in England, and will be the first of several openings in the Manchester area over the next month, with full details to be revealed in due course. The Bury New Road … [Read more...]
Government support of skilled work must include eating and drinking out businesses
Coinciding with the Government’s inaugural Skills Summit, the ALMR has advised that efforts to promote skills within the UK workforce must include the eating and drinking out sector. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “A proactive approach from the Government to identify and promote skills within the UK workforce is very welcome. This issue is particularly important as … [Read more...]
Three months at the Hilton Garden Inn, Emirates Old Trafford
Since opening its doors in late summer 2017, The Hilton Garden Inn at Emirates Old Trafford has been mastering the art of delivering high-quality hospitality, upon the foundations of a brand-new building and team. “We’ve changed more than 11,000 beds, served over 10,000 meals and laundered 1,000 plus shirts”, says General Manager, Michael Hewson. The hotel has now been … [Read more...]
Brakspear acquires Bicester pub for managed estate
Pub operator and brewer Brakspear has purchased a pub in Wendlebury, just outside Bicester, as the 11th pub in its growing managed estate. The Lion is a 190-cover, food-led pub with 13 bedrooms under construction, due to open in March next year. The Lion was purchased from Sarah and Kerr Robinson-Smith, who have built the pub's reputation for quality food, served in an … [Read more...]
De Vere Wokefield Estate’s historic Mansion House nears completion
The next chapter in De Vere Wokefield Estate’s history will be completed in January 2018 with the unveiling of the renovated Mansion House, following a £10 million refurbishment project. The historic country house, set in 250 acres of Berkshire parkland, will once again be placed at the heart of the estate. The investment is part of the wider £50million investment in De Vere’s … [Read more...]