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COUPLES are being offered the chance to indulge in a truly romantic Valentine’s Day with a hotel competition.
The Macdonald Hill Valley Spa, Hotel and Golf in Whitchurch, Shropshire is offering one couple the chance to enjoy their Valentine’s Break package for free.
The package is available from February 14 – February 16 and includes an overnight stay in a classic room, a glass of bubbly on arrival, romantic four-course candlelit dinner and full English breakfast.
"Valentine’s Day is a chance to go all out and wow that special person in your life – and what better way than with an overnight break in a four star hotel set in acres of private grounds,” said Terence Southwad, General Manager.
"Hill Valley is a popular wedding venue because of the sumptuous surroundings inside and outside, this is a fantastic chance for one lucky couple to indulge for free…and who knows perhaps the winners may end up getting married here in the future.”
To be in with a chance of winning this Valentine’s package simply email your name, address and phone number with the subject Hill Valley Valentine to kathryn@profilecommunication.com before February 10. Posted by Kathryn Howard on 05/02/2013 @ 16:49:49 Christmas in the Forest
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And this year for the first time Santa’s
Grotto will be open every weekday from
The Christmas extravaganza will be held
every day in the run up to Christmas at the Whitefield site, featuring a
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Visitors can also keep warm with a selection of local culinary delights including burgers, pork and crackling, fresh donuts and a licensed bar. Land trains will operate from
Two late night events will also take
place on 7th and 14th December with activities running
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Rachael Clayton of the Forestry Commission said: "This year promises to be the best yet with lots of festive activities taking place throughout the week. "For the first time ever Santa will be here every afternoon throughout the week so everyone will get the chance to meet him. "We are also really looking forward to hosting two late night events giving families the chance to collect their tree and enjoy the forest in the evening when it is even more magical.” Trees will be available to buy every day
from 28th November to 19th December,
Schools nurseries and pre-schools can book to see Santa in his grotto during the week. For more information visit: www.delamere-forest.co.uk Posted by Kathryn Howard on 27/11/2012 @ 09:27:27 Celebrate Christmas at Cotebrook for free
The Christmas celebratory weekend will be held on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 at the centre which is home to Shire horses, otters, polecats, pigs, chickens and more.
As winter is setting in, the weekend offers the chance to get even closer to the Shire horses as they will be keeping warm in the indoor stables.
"We held this event for the first time last year and it proved very popular so we are delighted to be inviting people once again to start their festive celebrations with us for free,” said Janet King, who runs the centre on the A49 with husband Alistair.
There will also be a range of other activities including:
For more information call: 01829 760506 or visit: www.cotebrookshirehorses.co.uk Posted by Kathryn Howard on 14/11/2012 @ 10:15:23 Forestry Commission launches north west photo competitionNATURE lovers are being asked to capture the beauty of community woodlands run by the Forestry Commission in the North West.
The organisation's 2012 Photo Competition aimed at encouraging budding photographers to get creative and capture the region’s natural beauty at its best has already featured in the Wigan Evening Post.
Twelve winning photos will be selected to feature in a 2013 calendar, while the overall winning shot will be used as the front cover.
All entries must be sent via email to Katie Durose at katiedurose@profilecommunication.com before November 1, 2012. File sizes should be between 1 and 4 MG. Please include your name, address and a contact number and details of where and when the photograph was taken. To find places to visit in your area simply visit www.forestry.gov.uk
Posted by Kathryn Howard on 14/09/2012 @ 08:33:59 Families invited to free fun day to celebrate hotel's fifth birthday
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa in Tarporley is inviting local families to help it celebrate its fifth birthday on Sunday, September 16.
From 2pm to 4pm there will be free fun for all ages with a bouncy castle, archery, penalty shoot-out, putting competition, lawn games and a raffle.
For those who want to treat themselves there will be a barbecue for £5. For more information contact: 0844 879 9082. Posted by Kathryn Howard on 12/09/2012 @ 08:16:28 Las Vegas glamour comes to Hill Valley
On Saturday, August 11, the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Spa and Golf will host its first Summer Las Vegas Party.
The party starts at 7pm and includes arrival cocktails, live music, a four course meal, casino tables and DJ.
"This party brings all the excitement and extravagance of Las Vegas to Hill Valley and will be a night to remember,” said Kelly Lowe, Sales Manager at Hill Valley,
Tickets are £29.50 per adult, with a 25 per cent discount for members, and for those wanting to stay the night hotel bedrooms are reduced for a limited amount of time.
For more information or to book call: 0844 8799 049. Posted by Kathryn Howard on 07/08/2012 @ 15:46:39 Top chef puts local produce at the heart of a special sandwich to mark Roberts Bakery’s 125th birthday
The award winning Master Chef of Great Britain and former Head Chef at the BBC and Executive Chef at Granada TV will produce a specially designed open sandwich in the Roberts Bakery Food Live Theatre on June 19 and 20.
"Roberts Bakery is one of Cheshire’s biggest and longest established food producers so I wanted to make sure that all the ingredients for the sandwich are sourced right here in the county,” said Brian Mellor.
"I will useRoberts Bakery Farmhouse white bread with a Guinea fowl egg to create a bread base which will be flavoured with smoked crabtree cheese.
"This will then be layered with an apple, rosemary and garlic preserve and topped with golden brie, introduced briefly to the oven then finished with micro herbs.”
Brian took inspiration for the sandwich from some historicsales ledgers and documents from the Roberts Bakery archives. Back in the early days of the original bakery and grocery business eggs, cheese, apples and of course Roberts bread, were a staple food purchase for many customers. Brian has taken these ingredients and brought them up to date with a Cheshire twist in this delicious recipe, perfect for a lunchtime snack.
Roberts Bakery is proudly supporting the show for a seventh consecutive year and will be the principal sponsor of the popular Food Hall and Food Live Theatre.
"Brian’s sandwich is a mouth watering blend of our delicious bread and some of the best produce Cheshire has to offer,” said Sarah Tipton, from Roberts Bakery.
"As a family run Cheshire bakery we are delighted that Brian’s design has focused on locally sourced ingredients and I’m delighted that visitors to the Cheshire County Show will get to see it being made.”
Brian will be amongst a list of top food experts from across the North West giving live cookery demonstrations showing how to produce a range of delicious dishes in this area.
Over a hundred food producers from Cheshire and across the UK are also expected to display tasty treats for the public to enjoy.
Executive director of the Cheshire Show Nigel Evans said: "The special live demonstration by Brian Mellor to unveil the Roberts Bakery anniversary sandwich is a fitting way to mark this important milestone for the company at this year’s Cheshire County Show.
"The show is a celebration of all that is great about the county including leading food producers such as Robert’s Bakery and we are delighted to be working in partnership with them again this year.”
Follow the Cheshire Show on Twitter at @cheshireshow
The Cheshire County Show takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday June 19 and 20. Advanced tickets are available by calling 0845 124 9822 or for more information visitwww.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk
Posted by Rob Tickle on 13/06/2012 @ 12:00:38 Ladies enjoy tasty treats and raise ‘dough’
Debra Cummins, who runs Pampered Chefs food demos and hands-on workshops, organised the fundraising cooking show in
The Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity One in Eleven Appeal aims to raise £1million over the next two years to expand the neonatal unit and enhance facilities, providing more space and comfort for families during such an emotional time.
Around 3,000 babies are born at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust every year and one in eleven need additional support – ranging from a few hours of special care to a few weeks in an intensive care unit.
Posted by Hayley Kearney on 18/05/2012 @ 13:47:24 The Co-operative supports Cheese section at the Cheshire County Show
The Co-operative Food has agreed to become a principal partner of the cheese section at the Cheshire County Show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 19 and 20. "Cheshire is a county famous for its cheese and we are delighted to be backing this popular section at the Cheshire County Show. Supporting quality food producers is something The Co-operative Food prides itself on,” said Mark Cloudy, The Co-operative’s Cheese Buyer. Last year the Cheese section had over 300 entries from across the UK and even stronger entry is expected in 2012. "In recent years the cheese section has continued to grow and with this fantastic support from Co-operative Food I hope we can attract even more producers to enter the section this year,” said David Williams, chief steward of the Cheese Section at the show. In 2011 the Cheese Section also launched the ‘Love Cheese Eat Cheshire’ campaign to raise the profile of Cheshire Cheese in the face of a stark fall in production. With support from local producers including Belton and Joseph Heler the campaign aims to get Cheshire Cheese back on tables across the country. "The campaign has proved a real hit with the public so far and we hope to have more Cheshire Cheese tasters and other goodies for people to enjoy this year,” said David Williams. You can follow the campaign on twitter at @eatcheshire and on facebook atwww.facebook.com/eatcheshire. To purchase show tickets or for more information visitwww.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk You can also follow the Cheshire Show on Twitter at @cheshireshow or facebook.com/cheshirecountyshow.
Posted by Rob Tickle on 29/03/2012 @ 14:04:19 Successful Spring Show 2012 for the Shire Horse SocietyTHE Shire Horse Society’s Spring Show was a huge success over the weekend.
Held over three days in Peterborough, it was one of the biggest and best ever with a great turnout of spectators and a high number of horses entered.
Profile Communication had been tasked with promoting the event to boost visitor numbers as every ticket sold raised money for the shire horse charity, which is dedicated to preserving the breed.
Below is a summary in pictures of some of the weekend’s events...
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FREE family fun day is being held this weekend as part of the birthday
celebrations for a luxury four star hotel.
LAS Vegas
glamour is coming to Whitchurch with a special summer party complete with
showgirls and casino tables
FOOD lovers attending the Cheshire County Show will see a true taste of Cheshire with a celebratory sandwich to mark Roberts Bakery’s 125thbirthday designed by Brian Mellor.
More than 40 budding bakers tried their hand at making scrumptious treats and raised some ‘dough’ for a local charity.
A COMPETITION bringing over 100 of the best cheeses from across the country to Cheshire is being backed by a leading supermarket.
