World War II Air-Raid Shelter & Model Railway - News Release - March 2013
Latest developments at World of James Herriot announced.
World War II Air-Raid Shelter and Herriot Country Model Railway added to visitor experience.
Photo-Call: Friday 22nd March 2013 - 09.00
Continuing developments at the World of James Herriot in Thirsk are adding a refreshing new look to the visitor attraction as renewed interest in the James Herriot legacy grows.
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.
The attraction recently announced the installation of the largest individual collection of Herriot memorabilia secured from a private collector and the latest developments include the recreation of a World War II Air-Raid shelter in the the attraction’s cellar. The new area demonstrates the conditions of 1940’s wartime Britain in which period many of the James Herriot stories are set. Sounds, smells and artefacts create the illusion of the real-life conditions that existed during the frightening air-raids over Britain in World War II.
“We are bringing these interpretations to whole new generation of Herriot fans and the Air-Raid shelter has an authentic atmosphere that gives visitors an experience that is, for older visitors, a reminder of that frightening past and for younger ones an educational experience to inform and help them to understand the harsh reality of that period”. comments The World of James Herriot Managing Director, Ian Ashton.
Some episodes of the extremely popular TV series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ included the WWII years and the new section recreates this in a practical and experiential format on the same principal as the other parts of the attraction.
In addition to the Air-Raid Shelter a new Model Railway has also been installed with scenes of the rural railway network that existed at the time. Visitors will be able to operate the railway which has been created and built by the attraction’s maintenance manager, Clive Thompson.
Photo-call: Press photographers are invited for photographic opportunities at the World of James Herriot Attraction on Friday 22nd March 2013 at 09.00 onwards.
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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
Notes to Editors:
The World of James Herriot is located in the original home and surgery of the author in the market town of Thirsk. The attraction was formally owned by Hambleton District Council and is now operated as a private business. It is the focus for the Herriot Country Tourism Group, the destination marketing membership organisation that includes hotels, guest houses, self-catering and other visitor attractions in the area.
Friday, 22 March 2013
Thursday, 21 March 2013
York College and Bedern Hall York team up - News Release March 2012
Historic York venue introduces student initiative with York College
Photo-call: Wednesday 27th March 9am
Bedern Hall the historic meetings and event venue in the centre of York is introducing a new initiative to engage students studying building at York College to utilise the building as part of their course work.
A total of 24 students studying Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, and one student studying HND in Construction, will use the property this year for their building surveying and conversion and adaptation modules. They will undertake a building and measured survey to record the current condition as well as consider alternative uses and possible alterations and expansion.
Says York College tutor Dean Starkey: “We are delighted to have this working relationship with Bedern Hall as it provides our students with a great opportunity to learn about the skills of the past and to contribute their own ideas about how the building might be preserved and used in the future. This will be an excellent contribution to their course.”
Students will be visiting the venue for the first time on Wednesday 27th March and on subsequent dates throughout the year as part of their course work. Press photographers are invited to this first visit for photographic opportunities on Wednesday 27th March at 9am.
“We are a community venue and it is important to continue to develop and we have been actively introducing local initiatives as part of our marketing and delivery strategy. Bedern Hall is owned by the Guilds of York, one of which is the Guild of Building and we hope that this initiative will help to sustain our links with the builders of the past and the future and provide an interesting and enjoyable experience for those involved.” comments Bedern Hall director Roger Lee.
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For further information please contact: Roger Lee, Time and Place Caterers, Bedern Hall, St Andrewgate , Bedern, York YO1 7AL Tel: 01904 653698
Email: roger@bedernhall.co.uk Website: www.bedernhall.co.uk
Press Contact: John Gallery, Great Potential, Tel: 07967 032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
• Notes to Editors: Bedern Hall caters for up to 80 delegates for a sit-down meal or conference in the main hall plus a smaller suite for up to 25 guests. Bedern Hall is owned by the Guilds of York.
Historic York venue introduces student initiative with York College
Photo-call: Wednesday 27th March 9am
Bedern Hall the historic meetings and event venue in the centre of York is introducing a new initiative to engage students studying building at York College to utilise the building as part of their course work.
A total of 24 students studying Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, and one student studying HND in Construction, will use the property this year for their building surveying and conversion and adaptation modules. They will undertake a building and measured survey to record the current condition as well as consider alternative uses and possible alterations and expansion.
Says York College tutor Dean Starkey: “We are delighted to have this working relationship with Bedern Hall as it provides our students with a great opportunity to learn about the skills of the past and to contribute their own ideas about how the building might be preserved and used in the future. This will be an excellent contribution to their course.”
Students will be visiting the venue for the first time on Wednesday 27th March and on subsequent dates throughout the year as part of their course work. Press photographers are invited to this first visit for photographic opportunities on Wednesday 27th March at 9am.
“We are a community venue and it is important to continue to develop and we have been actively introducing local initiatives as part of our marketing and delivery strategy. Bedern Hall is owned by the Guilds of York, one of which is the Guild of Building and we hope that this initiative will help to sustain our links with the builders of the past and the future and provide an interesting and enjoyable experience for those involved.” comments Bedern Hall director Roger Lee.
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For further information please contact: Roger Lee, Time and Place Caterers, Bedern Hall, St Andrewgate , Bedern, York YO1 7AL Tel: 01904 653698
Email: roger@bedernhall.co.uk Website: www.bedernhall.co.uk
Press Contact: John Gallery, Great Potential, Tel: 07967 032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
• Notes to Editors: Bedern Hall caters for up to 80 delegates for a sit-down meal or conference in the main hall plus a smaller suite for up to 25 guests. Bedern Hall is owned by the Guilds of York.
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Medieval Meets Modern at Bedern Hall York - New Release 19th February 2013
‘Medieval meets Modern’ Hybrid Meeting Event at Bedern Hall York.
- Event Speaker will present live from London
Great Potential the York-based Business Tourism Consultancy has teamed up with Saville AV and client venue Bedern Hall to bring together a FREE special event about Hybrid Meetings.
On 21st February between 2pm and 4pm guests will learn how Hybrid Meetings can boost business, increase attendance and create a buzz that will make events more special.
Paul Cook is director of the Hybrid Event Centre and will deliver his presentation from London into the historic and medieval Bedern Hall, York using Saville AV's latest Hybrid Meetings technology.
Guests will hear Paul's presentation and have the opportunity to ask questions live as if he is in the room. This technology is growing in popularity has advantages for both meeting planners and venues and is surprisingly inexpensive. Guests will learn how and why on the day.
“The meetings and events industry is worth £36b to the UK economy and this technology is helping to create new opportunities to stage live events and include people from around the world without them having to travel. Demonstrating how this works at Bedern Hall one of York’s smaller medieval venues and with York-based Saville AV providing the equipment seemed most appropriate. comments Great Potential director, John Gallery.
The event is open to all meeting and event planners; venue operators; hoteliers, media and professional communicators. Great Potential has organised a familiarisation visit to York for a group of professional event bookers who will be attending the event to see the technology in action. Local business and event organisers are also welcome and can book their free place via http://medievalmeetsmodern.eventbrite.co.uk/
Great Potential’s sister video production company Little Genie Media will be recording the event for distribution afterwards.
For more information please contact John Gallery
Tel: 07967 032623 Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors:
Saville AV and the Great Potential Consultancy are both York-based businesses collaborating with Bedern Hall to stage this event. Both companies are involved in delivering services for meetings and conferences at venues and events throughout the UK and overseas.
Saville AV is the UK's largest specialist supplier of audiovisual, multimedia and videoconferencing technology, with over 250 personnel in fourteen locations.
Great Potential provides consultancy and marketing services to hotels, venues and tourism businesses and specialises in business tourism and events.
Bedern Hall is owned by the Guilds of York and operated and managed by Roger Lee of Time and Place Catering.
‘Medieval meets Modern’ Hybrid Meeting Event at Bedern Hall York.
- Event Speaker will present live from London
Great Potential the York-based Business Tourism Consultancy has teamed up with Saville AV and client venue Bedern Hall to bring together a FREE special event about Hybrid Meetings.
On 21st February between 2pm and 4pm guests will learn how Hybrid Meetings can boost business, increase attendance and create a buzz that will make events more special.
Paul Cook is director of the Hybrid Event Centre and will deliver his presentation from London into the historic and medieval Bedern Hall, York using Saville AV's latest Hybrid Meetings technology.
Guests will hear Paul's presentation and have the opportunity to ask questions live as if he is in the room. This technology is growing in popularity has advantages for both meeting planners and venues and is surprisingly inexpensive. Guests will learn how and why on the day.
“The meetings and events industry is worth £36b to the UK economy and this technology is helping to create new opportunities to stage live events and include people from around the world without them having to travel. Demonstrating how this works at Bedern Hall one of York’s smaller medieval venues and with York-based Saville AV providing the equipment seemed most appropriate. comments Great Potential director, John Gallery.
The event is open to all meeting and event planners; venue operators; hoteliers, media and professional communicators. Great Potential has organised a familiarisation visit to York for a group of professional event bookers who will be attending the event to see the technology in action. Local business and event organisers are also welcome and can book their free place via http://medievalmeetsmodern.eventbrite.co.uk/
Great Potential’s sister video production company Little Genie Media will be recording the event for distribution afterwards.
For more information please contact John Gallery
Tel: 07967 032623 Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors:
Saville AV and the Great Potential Consultancy are both York-based businesses collaborating with Bedern Hall to stage this event. Both companies are involved in delivering services for meetings and conferences at venues and events throughout the UK and overseas.
Saville AV is the UK's largest specialist supplier of audiovisual, multimedia and videoconferencing technology, with over 250 personnel in fourteen locations.
Great Potential provides consultancy and marketing services to hotels, venues and tourism businesses and specialises in business tourism and events.
Bedern Hall is owned by the Guilds of York and operated and managed by Roger Lee of Time and Place Catering.
Thursday, 14 February 2013
High-end digital video production service launched with business results promise….
A new high quality video production service, Little Genie Media, has been launched to provide high definition digital business video at 'analogue' prices.
"The right kind of video grabs people's attention and holds them longer but tells your story in less time. It also can bring your ideas and products to life, creates a buzz and makes your website more 'sticky'. " comments creative director Graham Gallery.
The new business has already won business in several sectors including clothing, hotels, food and creative events. The service also helps internal business communication and motivation for organizations that recognize the importance of distribution of their values, aims and objectives through online media, intranets and smartphone apps.
"Business and commercial video production should be high quality and creative and at the same time deliver a return on the investment. Our service is designed to do just that. We help to increase website exposure and search results at sensible rates." adds Gallery
Little Genie Media News Release cont…
For further information please contact:
Graham Gallery, Little Genie Media Tel: 0844 414 2841
Mobile: 07791 267468 Email: graham@thelittlegenie.com
www.littlegeniemedia.com
Note for Editors:
Leeds-based Little Genie Media is owned and managed by Graham Gallery, (28) a multi-media graduate of Leeds Metropolitan University and most recently online digital editor for Lime Studios, the production company of 'The Only Way is Essex'. Example show reels of Little Genie Media are available at www.littlegeniemedia.com
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Best Western Crown Hotel Boroughbridge Award Win
Crown Hotel Boroughbridge wins ‘Best’ Best Western Award.
The Best Western Crown Hotel Boroughbridge has received the prestigious Best Customer Service Award from Best Western Hotels.
Emma Lee, general manager of the hotel was presented with an engraved Chrystal Rose bowl by Best Western Hotels UK at the hotel consortium’s annual conference and glittering conference dinner held in Bristol.
The hotel was nominated in three categories and the Best Customer Service Award is considered the most prestigious amongst the organization’s member hotels.
“Winning this award is testament to the great team of people here at the Crown. We are a small hotel with limited resources but we do have a dedicated team whose focus on customer satisfaction has been clearly recognized and rewarded with this fantastic Award” comments hotel general manager Emma Lee.
The hotel has risen in the past year from 108 to 38th in the group’s rankings and was cited to have delivered the most improved service levels and customer satisfaction of all 280 hotels in the group.
For further information please contact: Emma Lee, General manager
Best Western Crown Hotel
Horsefair, Boroughbridge
North Yorkshire, YO51 9LB
Tel: 01423 322328
Email: emma@crownboroughbridge.co.uk
Press contact:
John Gallery, Great Potential Tel: 07967 032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors:
The Best Western Crown Hotel is a 37 bedroomed former 16th Century coaching inn and includes conference suites for up to 120 delegates, restaurant, bar and a leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.
Photograph attached: Emma Lee (centre) pictured with (right) Rhys Roberts, Chairman of Best Western Hotels GB and (left) his wife Claire Heaven-Roberts
The Best Western Crown Hotel Boroughbridge has received the prestigious Best Customer Service Award from Best Western Hotels.
Emma Lee, general manager of the hotel was presented with an engraved Chrystal Rose bowl by Best Western Hotels UK at the hotel consortium’s annual conference and glittering conference dinner held in Bristol.
The hotel was nominated in three categories and the Best Customer Service Award is considered the most prestigious amongst the organization’s member hotels.
“Winning this award is testament to the great team of people here at the Crown. We are a small hotel with limited resources but we do have a dedicated team whose focus on customer satisfaction has been clearly recognized and rewarded with this fantastic Award” comments hotel general manager Emma Lee.
The hotel has risen in the past year from 108 to 38th in the group’s rankings and was cited to have delivered the most improved service levels and customer satisfaction of all 280 hotels in the group.
For further information please contact: Emma Lee, General manager
Best Western Crown Hotel
Horsefair, Boroughbridge
North Yorkshire, YO51 9LB
Tel: 01423 322328
Email: emma@crownboroughbridge.co.uk
Press contact:
John Gallery, Great Potential Tel: 07967 032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors:
The Best Western Crown Hotel is a 37 bedroomed former 16th Century coaching inn and includes conference suites for up to 120 delegates, restaurant, bar and a leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.
Photograph attached: Emma Lee (centre) pictured with (right) Rhys Roberts, Chairman of Best Western Hotels GB and (left) his wife Claire Heaven-Roberts
Largest Single Collection of James Herriot Memorabilia to be revealed
The World of James Herriot reopens on 1st
February 2013 with new displays and the largest
ever single collection of James
Herriot Memorabilia.
The collection is the first of a range of
new exhibition items to be displayed at the Centre which will be unveiled in
several stages during 2013.
The
World of James Herriot has been undergoing a massive facelift. A band new room
has been added to the attraction. The new Memorabilia Room will house all kinds
of Herriot-related items, many of them seen here for the first time. Amongst
film stills from both big screen releases, you will find loads of unseen pieces
from the TV series. There are personally-written letters from James to his
fans, signed photos of many of the actors involved in the films and the TV
series, and the original Meccano magazine from 1931 in which a young Alf
Wight read the article on becoming a veterinary surgeon which was to lead him
to Thirsk. This new room will have something for everybody.
The new Memorabilia collection follows the
2012 installation of the restored Austin 7 car used in the original TV series
All Creatures Great and Small.
“James Herriot’s legacy just continues to
fascinate people and this new collection will help our visitor interpretation
work at the World of James Herriot to become even more interesting and
enjoyable. 2013 will be an exciting time of revelations”. Comments Centre
Managing Director Ian Ashton
A media
preview is available at 9am on Friday 1st February. Journalists and
photographers are invited to visit the Centre in advance of the public opening
for interviews with Ian Ashton and photograph opportunities.
For further information please contact:
Ian Ashton
The World of James Herriot
23 Kirkgate, Thirsk,
North Yorkshire, YO7 1PL
Tel: 07836737267
E-mail: mail@worldofjamesherriot.comNorth Yorkshire, YO7 1PL
Tel: 07836737267
Notes
for Editors:
James
Alfred Wight, who wrote under
the pseudonym of James Herriot,
became one of the most popular writers of the twentieth century. His books, a
series of stories based on his experiences as a young veterinary surgeon
working among the farming community of North Yorkshire, sold in their millions
throughout the world. Their great success spawned two feature films in the mid
1970s, followed by a BBC television series, All Creatures Great and Small, which enjoyed global
success in the late 1970s and early 80s. Most recently a TV series was
commissioned showing the life and times of James Herriot in his younger days.
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Breakfast via Twitter
14th January 2013
Book via Twitter Breakfast Club introduced at York luxury hotel and champions the importance of breakfast - local and regional emphasis on the food and setting.
The Mount Royale Hotel York has introduced a new Breakfast Club that aims to encourage York business people and local residents to enjoy the hotel’s locally sourced breakfast. A special 20% price reduction is available for anyone joining the Breakfast Club by following the hotel on Twitter on @mountroyaleyork
Already enjoying a fine reputation for its warm welcome, great food and dining experience, the hotel has introduced the Breakfast Club to champion the notion of ‘breakfast is best’ and support the recently launched ‘Better Breakfast for a Better Britain’ campaign which is supported by MP’s and celebrities. (www.betterbreakfast.org.uk)
Breakfast has long been regarded as the most important meal of the day but half of us leave the house on an empty stomach. Even those who do manage to eat something in the morning take an average of just three minutes over it – usually as they dash out the door. This is a mistake, say experts, who point to a wealth of studies that suggest eating breakfast makes us more alert, helps keep us trim and improves work and behaviour.
Prospective Breakfast Club members need to simply follow @mountroyaleyork on Twitter to register. Bookings can also be sent via Twitter. Telephone and email bookings are also welcome.
“Breakfast here is one of the things for which our resident guests most often compliment us and the new ‘Breakfast Club’ will hopefully encourage York residents and business people to experience this and make the most of what has been recognised as the best meal of the day. We are supporting the ‘Better Breakfast for a Better Britain’ campaign with our locally sourced ingredients. ‘Breakfast Clubbers’ will choose from traditional English grill to healthy fruits and the most delicious options of classic dishes such as Eggs Benedict.” comments Mount Royale Hotel director, Stuart Oxtoby.
The ‘Breakfast Club’ is available every morning between 07.00 and 09.30 Weekdays and 07.30 and 10.00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Bookings at weekends essential.
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For further information please contact:
Stuart Oxtoby, director, The Mount Royale Hotel, The Mount, York, YO24 1GU
Tel: 01904 628856
Email: info@mountroyale.co.uk
Website: www.mountroyale.co.uk Twitter: @mountroyalehotelyork
Press contact: John Gallery, Great Potential. Tel: 07967 032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors: The Mount Royale Hotel was founded by Richard and Christine Oxtoby in 1967, the hotel was formerly two private houses built during the reign of William IV (1830 - 1837) and offers 24 bedrooms all with wireless internet, there is also a bar with a coal fire and Burbridges Restaurant offering locally sourced produce. Other facilities include an onsite heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub open all year set in English Gardens and a beauty centre with spa treatments.
Book via Twitter Breakfast Club introduced at York luxury hotel and champions the importance of breakfast - local and regional emphasis on the food and setting.
The Mount Royale Hotel York has introduced a new Breakfast Club that aims to encourage York business people and local residents to enjoy the hotel’s locally sourced breakfast. A special 20% price reduction is available for anyone joining the Breakfast Club by following the hotel on Twitter on @mountroyaleyork
Already enjoying a fine reputation for its warm welcome, great food and dining experience, the hotel has introduced the Breakfast Club to champion the notion of ‘breakfast is best’ and support the recently launched ‘Better Breakfast for a Better Britain’ campaign which is supported by MP’s and celebrities. (www.betterbreakfast.org.uk)
Breakfast has long been regarded as the most important meal of the day but half of us leave the house on an empty stomach. Even those who do manage to eat something in the morning take an average of just three minutes over it – usually as they dash out the door. This is a mistake, say experts, who point to a wealth of studies that suggest eating breakfast makes us more alert, helps keep us trim and improves work and behaviour.
Prospective Breakfast Club members need to simply follow @mountroyaleyork on Twitter to register. Bookings can also be sent via Twitter. Telephone and email bookings are also welcome.
“Breakfast here is one of the things for which our resident guests most often compliment us and the new ‘Breakfast Club’ will hopefully encourage York residents and business people to experience this and make the most of what has been recognised as the best meal of the day. We are supporting the ‘Better Breakfast for a Better Britain’ campaign with our locally sourced ingredients. ‘Breakfast Clubbers’ will choose from traditional English grill to healthy fruits and the most delicious options of classic dishes such as Eggs Benedict.” comments Mount Royale Hotel director, Stuart Oxtoby.
The ‘Breakfast Club’ is available every morning between 07.00 and 09.30 Weekdays and 07.30 and 10.00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Bookings at weekends essential.
ENDS
For further information please contact:
Stuart Oxtoby, director, The Mount Royale Hotel, The Mount, York, YO24 1GU
Tel: 01904 628856
Email: info@mountroyale.co.uk
Website: www.mountroyale.co.uk Twitter: @mountroyalehotelyork
Press contact: John Gallery, Great Potential. Tel: 07967 032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Notes for Editors: The Mount Royale Hotel was founded by Richard and Christine Oxtoby in 1967, the hotel was formerly two private houses built during the reign of William IV (1830 - 1837) and offers 24 bedrooms all with wireless internet, there is also a bar with a coal fire and Burbridges Restaurant offering locally sourced produce. Other facilities include an onsite heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub open all year set in English Gardens and a beauty centre with spa treatments.
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