Beyond Food CIC, a social enterprise based in London Bridge has won the Education, Training and Jobs Social Enterprise of the Year Award at the UK Social Enterprise Awards, held at the Royal Horticultural Halls in central London. The national Awards, organised by Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) recognises excellence and outstanding achievements by social enterprises, businesses … [Read more...]
Sodexo signs up to Government’s Disability Confident scheme
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has signed up to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme to employ, support and promote people with disabilities. The announcement comes ahead of the United Nations’ International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Sunday (3 December). Sodexo’s head of diversity and inclusion for the UK and Ireland, Megan Horsburgh … [Read more...]
An exciting new future for Windermere hotel
A much-loved Lake District hotel specialising in accommodation for people with sight loss, is celebrating after being bought by Starboard Hotels, a leading family run UK hotel property owner and operator. The 35 bedroom Windermere Manor Hotel, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, has today (Thursday, November 30th) been acquired by Starboard Hotels after it was … [Read more...]
Floating restaurant and bar, Darcie and May Green, now officially open in Paddington Central
Award-winning Australian restaurant group, Daisy Green Collection, is excited to announce that its two dazzling city barges, Darcie and May Green, are now officially open to the public. Situated directly outside Paddington Station, in an unparalleled West-London water-top setting on the Grand Union Canal, the two gigantic boats boast an eye-catching exterior, designed by … [Read more...]
CH&Co Group Commercial’s Executive Chef is made a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Cooks of London
Karen Poynter, the Executive Chef of CH&Co Group’s commercial business, has been made a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Cooks of London. The honour has been bestowed upon Karen for her achievements in catering and her links to the City of London. In 2000, Karen was appointed sous chef at Chester Boyd, CH&Co Group’s specialist business that caters at many of … [Read more...]