Hotel introduces ‘Wait and Make Better Decisions’ initiative for business guests with complimentary tea and coffee.
The Old Lodge Malton in North Yorkshire has introduced a new initiative for business guests that encourages them to take a slower approach to decisions and is providing complimentary* tea or coffee to encourage guests to stay longer and think.
The hotel has taken up suggestions provided by Professor Frank Partnoy a leading expert on finance from the University of San Diego whose recently published book ‘Wait: The Useful Art of Procrastination’ provides the inspiration.
Professor Partnoy argues that the onslaught of modern technology is leading us to forget that age-old wisdom and lose the art of waiting. He writes that the ‘crunch of technology’ dives us ‘to make instant decisions’ and follow our short-term animal instincts.
“When I read this, it occurred that many of our business guests may be in this situation for example, racing up and down the A64 to and from meetings and that they could take a leaf from Professor Partnoy’s book. The Old Lodge is an oasis of calm and we have introduced this to enable business guests to take a longer stop and an extra tea or coffee fill up so that they can have more thinking time,” comments hotel manager Eileen Lowery.
Business guests are encouraged to make the time to stop and will be provided with tips from Professor Partnoy’s book whilst enjoying their tea or coffee in the hotel’s extensive lounges and meeting rooms. (*Daily limits apply.)
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For further information please contact: Eileen Lowery, hotel manager.
Tel: 01653 690570 Email: info@theoldlodgemalton.co.uk
Press contact: John Gallery, Tel: 07967 032623 Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors: The Old Lodge is a stunning Tudor mansion set in beautiful grounds, on the edge of the historic Market town of Malton, near Pickering, North Yorkshire with 20 en-suite rooms, all with TV, DVD/CD player, tea & coffee facilities, plus a further 8 rooms in a renovated public house about 50 metres away, called The Old Lodgings. The Old Lodge has a beautiful antique wood panelled boardroom. It has adequate natural lighting, supplemented with overhead lights and lamps, with a window that can be shuttered to block out light if necessary.
Tuesday 17 June 2014
Chinese journalists fact-finding visit to the World of James Herriot
Chinese journalists fact-finding visit to the World of James Herriot
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Nine Journalists from China made a fact-finding visit recently to the World of James Herriot and Yorkshire. The leader was Tamily Liu who is a Press & PR Marketing Executive and journalist along with eight colleagues from various magazines and newspapers covering China and Hong Kong.
They were enthralled by the visit to the Centre and asked many questions about Alf Wight (James Herriot) and the books he wrote. The visit was arranged by Welcome to Yorkshire, VisitBritain and Virgin Atlantic. The group included Tamily Liu – VisitBritain escort; Tingting Qiu – Virgin Atlantic escort; Xiaming Cui – Travvel Blogger; Bo Liu – Madame FIGARO; Dong Wang – Tencent; Yu Feng – Global Times; Wei Zeng – My Vocation; Kun Zhu – New Weekly; Shu Qing He – New Weekly.
Managing Director Ian Ashton welcomed the group and provided the full tour of the Centre. Following the visit, Ian presented a Chinese language version of James Herriot’s ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ to leader of the group, Tamily Liu.
(See picture - Tamily Liu is the second from the right, back row.)
“This visit is another example of the importance of the World of James Herriot to its world wide audience. We have visitors from all over the world and this is one of the many throughout the year from schools, veterinary colleges and universitie
The attraction recently launched the James Herriot Statue and Legacy Fund, an initiative to encourage people interested in animal welfare and veterinary work inspired by James Herriot.
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For further information please contact:
Ian Ashton, The World of James Herriot, 3 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PL
Tel: 01845 524234 E-mail: mail@worldofjamesherriot.com
Press Contact: John Gallery, Great Potential
Tel: 07967 032623 Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes to Editors:
The World of James Herriot is a unique tribute to Alf Wight, vet and author of the James Herriot stories. Based in his original surgery at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire - the 'Skeldale House' of the Herriot books - it takes visitors on a journey back to the 1940s.
s. To have welcomed so many journalists from China in one visit is excellent news for us!“ comments The World of James Herriot managing director, Ian Ashton.
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Nine Journalists from China made a fact-finding visit recently to the World of James Herriot and Yorkshire. The leader was Tamily Liu who is a Press & PR Marketing Executive and journalist along with eight colleagues from various magazines and newspapers covering China and Hong Kong.
They were enthralled by the visit to the Centre and asked many questions about Alf Wight (James Herriot) and the books he wrote. The visit was arranged by Welcome to Yorkshire, VisitBritain and Virgin Atlantic. The group included Tamily Liu – VisitBritain escort; Tingting Qiu – Virgin Atlantic escort; Xiaming Cui – Travvel Blogger; Bo Liu – Madame FIGARO; Dong Wang – Tencent; Yu Feng – Global Times; Wei Zeng – My Vocation; Kun Zhu – New Weekly; Shu Qing He – New Weekly.
Managing Director Ian Ashton welcomed the group and provided the full tour of the Centre. Following the visit, Ian presented a Chinese language version of James Herriot’s ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ to leader of the group, Tamily Liu.
(See picture - Tamily Liu is the second from the right, back row.)
“This visit is another example of the importance of the World of James Herriot to its world wide audience. We have visitors from all over the world and this is one of the many throughout the year from schools, veterinary colleges and universitie
The attraction recently launched the James Herriot Statue and Legacy Fund, an initiative to encourage people interested in animal welfare and veterinary work inspired by James Herriot.
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For further information please contact:
Ian Ashton, The World of James Herriot, 3 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PL
Tel: 01845 524234 E-mail: mail@worldofjamesherriot.com
Press Contact: John Gallery, Great Potential
Tel: 07967 032623 Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes to Editors:
The World of James Herriot is a unique tribute to Alf Wight, vet and author of the James Herriot stories. Based in his original surgery at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire - the 'Skeldale House' of the Herriot books - it takes visitors on a journey back to the 1940s.
Wednesday 11 June 2014
Snydale Care Home celebrates 30th Anniversary
Snydale Care Home celebrates 30th anniversary of continued family ownership – invitation to join ‘Memories and Moments’ charity initiative.
Snydale Care Home near Normanton is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and is inviting families whose parents or relatives, past and present have enjoyed the services and facilities at the Home to contribute to a new ‘Memories and Moments’ dementia research charity initiative.
Snydale Care Home was conceived and developed by local builder Arthur Westerman in 1984 when he could not find a care home that would be suitable for his then ageing father-in-law. Arthur’s unfulfilled quest was satisfied when he found the site at Old Snydale near Normanton in 1974 and began building the care home to his own specification. Snydale Care Home was the first ever purpose-built in the area and is now one of five strong in the Warmest Welcome Group in Yorkshire.
The new charity initiative is being launched to coincide with the anniversary and will raise funds for dementia research which is an increasing condition amongst the population and which management and staff are experiencing amongst residents at Snydale and other homes in the group.
“When my father set up Snydale Care Home it was for all the right reasons and we are very proud to have been able to continue his original vision to deliver person-centred kind of care for our residents.” Comments Warmest Welcome chairman Tracey Holroyd, the founder ‘s daughter.
Families are invited to send photographs and letters about their relative’s experience at Snydale and to contribute to the new fund. Every pound raised will be matched by the company to double to fund, which will be put to dementia care charities.
“Dementia is the increasingly prevalent condition today and we hope that by raising the issue and taking practical steps to contribute to more research it will help to reduce the effects this has on families in the long term.. Added Tracey.
For further information please contact:
Tracey Holroyd, chairman Warmest Welcome Care Homes Tel: 01924 895517
Email: manager@snydalecarehome.co.uk Website: www.snydalecarehome.co.uk
Postal address: New Road, Old Snydale, West Yorkshire, WF7 6HD
Media Contact: John Gallery. Great Potential Tel: 07967032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors: Snydale Care Home provides residential and day care for 24-hour Nursing, Residential and Dementia care, on a long term or respite basis for up to 52 Residents. Snydale Care Home is a member of independent Warmest Welcome Care Homes.
Snydale Care Home near Normanton is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and is inviting families whose parents or relatives, past and present have enjoyed the services and facilities at the Home to contribute to a new ‘Memories and Moments’ dementia research charity initiative.
Snydale Care Home was conceived and developed by local builder Arthur Westerman in 1984 when he could not find a care home that would be suitable for his then ageing father-in-law. Arthur’s unfulfilled quest was satisfied when he found the site at Old Snydale near Normanton in 1974 and began building the care home to his own specification. Snydale Care Home was the first ever purpose-built in the area and is now one of five strong in the Warmest Welcome Group in Yorkshire.
The new charity initiative is being launched to coincide with the anniversary and will raise funds for dementia research which is an increasing condition amongst the population and which management and staff are experiencing amongst residents at Snydale and other homes in the group.
“When my father set up Snydale Care Home it was for all the right reasons and we are very proud to have been able to continue his original vision to deliver person-centred kind of care for our residents.” Comments Warmest Welcome chairman Tracey Holroyd, the founder ‘s daughter.
Families are invited to send photographs and letters about their relative’s experience at Snydale and to contribute to the new fund. Every pound raised will be matched by the company to double to fund, which will be put to dementia care charities.
“Dementia is the increasingly prevalent condition today and we hope that by raising the issue and taking practical steps to contribute to more research it will help to reduce the effects this has on families in the long term.. Added Tracey.
For further information please contact:
Tracey Holroyd, chairman Warmest Welcome Care Homes Tel: 01924 895517
Email: manager@snydalecarehome.co.uk Website: www.snydalecarehome.co.uk
Postal address: New Road, Old Snydale, West Yorkshire, WF7 6HD
Media Contact: John Gallery. Great Potential Tel: 07967032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors: Snydale Care Home provides residential and day care for 24-hour Nursing, Residential and Dementia care, on a long term or respite basis for up to 52 Residents. Snydale Care Home is a member of independent Warmest Welcome Care Homes.
Novel Wedding Payment Scheme
Pinewood Park, Scarborough’s Western themed event park is making an offer to couples with wedding plans that allows them to save up to £1500 on a wedding worth £6000. Only four couples will be able to take advantage of the initiative, which allows for up to 80 people to attend and stay at the site.
Pinewood Park has experienced an increase in demand for weddings in the past three years as the rules about wedding venues have changed making it easier for couples to arrange weddings at unusual venues and at different times of day or night.
From this new trend has emerged demand for more laid back weddings, where families can allow children to explore, have their own space and not be seen as a nuisance but as a necessity and adding to the festival atmosphere.
“Weddings are a hoot here at Pinewood Park, as families absorb their surroundings and take in the remarkably different atmosphere it brings to their very special day. Our ‘Buy in June’ is limited but we wanted to help to reduce the cost for some families as we know from our own experience as a family how big a commitment a wedding can be.” comments Pinewood Park director, Kerry Woodhead.
The buy in June wedding initiative is available for a selection of dates within the next 12 months and is on a first come, first served basis.
“With the rising numbers of people seeking unusual, less formal venues for their wedding, we hope that this initiative will give couples options to consider that may not have otherwise occurred to them. There is nothing wrong with a formal wedding but for something informal and different we certainly think we are it!“ added Kerry.
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