In light of the Pokémon Go phenomenon, Beaumont Estate part of the PH Hotels Collection in Old Windsor, has launched Go Catch’em; a new breakout offering for delegates (AKA Pokémon trainers) attending meetings and conferences at the venue. Enabling delegates to retreat to the outdoors Go Catch’em breakout sessions allow exploration of the Beaumont’s vast grounds whilst at play and provide a fun and invigorating break to the day’s agenda.  
 
Beaumont’s general manager Paul Duggan says: “Pokémon Go is everywhere, played by both children and adults alike it provides a great opportunity to get out and explore in virtual and real time. With this concept in mind we’ve launched a breakout offering which allows delegates to take in the hotel’s 40 acres, which might otherwise be missed when hosting an indoor event, while enjoying refreshments on the go.”
 
Go Catch’em sees refreshments usually served during lunch and tea breaks packaged up for delegates to takeaway, providing more time to find and catch Pokémon outdoors. Delegates are welcome to play in groups or solo and can help themselves to sweet shop style confectionary on their return. Go Catch’em can also be used as an ice-breaker prior to meeting, conference or networking with teams selected to find specific characters within an allotted time. New Pokémon trainers will be briefed with instruction cards for both IOS and android phones.
 
PokeStops at Beaumont Estate include monuments and special features within the grounds. Pokémon trainers can expect to find Clefairy, Onix, and Ghastly among the characters at Beaumont.    
 
A four-star hotel, just 15 minutes from Heathrow and 45 minutes from central London, Beaumont Estate comprises 414 bedrooms and 75 inspiring spaces across 8 meeting zones in which to hold a variety of corporate events. The vast grounds provide plenty of outdoor space for breakout sessions and blue sky thinking in warmer seasons. Free onsite car parking is available for 400 cars.
 
-Ends-
www.beaumont-estate-windsor.co.uk
 
For further press information or images please contact Sharon at Big Wednesday PR on: T: 0208 560 0550 E: [email protected]

The NSPCC will host its annual ‘Brain Game’ fundraising dinner at central London venue Middle Temple on 28th January. The event returns to the venue for the 22nd time, having been first hosted in 1993. Representatives from corporate and media industries including PWC, JP Morgan, the Telegraph, PKF Littlejohn, JLT and Mercer will be in attendance showing their support for the children’s charity.

Lauren Stebbing, NSPCC community fundraising manager said: “Now in its 22nd year the Brain Game is a fun filled supper quiz evening with a balance of questions tailored to challenge and engage all levels of knowledge and intellect. The Brain Game has become a desirable event for companies who are looking for more cerebral ways to engage with their employees; some choose to bring clients as it’s an impressive evening of fun with a competitive edge.”

Since the launch of ‘Brain Game’ in excess of £700,000 has been raised to help vulnerable children across the UK. At this year’s event the NSPCC would like to raise £25,000 to help protect a generation of local children by raising funds for the NSPCC’s Schools Service, which helps primary school children understand abuse through workshops and assemblies.

On arrival guests will be shown to Middle Temple Hall where they will enjoy a delicious three course meal with wine, later participating in eight challenging quiz rounds. Raffle prizes will be up for grabs including a signed England cricket bat, Chelsea premiership football match tickets and a luxury Harrods hamper.

-Ends-

www.middletemplehall.org.uk


For further information, comment and images please contact Sharon at Big Wednesday PR on: T: 0208 560 0550 E: [email protected]

Notes to Editors

· Aimed at primary school children the NSPCC’s Schools Service helps them understand abuse, how to protect themselves and where to get help if the need it, and is delivered in schools through assemblies and workshops.

· For further information about the NSPCC Brain Game 2015 or for an application form, please call 0207 650 3270 or email [email protected]

· About the NSPCC and ChildLine
The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children's charity specialising in child protection. Our vision is to end cruelty to children in the UK and we make a difference for all children by standing up for their rights, listening to them, helping them when they need us and by making them safe. The NSPCC runs projects and services across the United Kingdom and Channel Islands to help vulnerable children. We also provide ChildLine, the UK’s free, confidential 24-hour helpline and online service for children and young people and a helpline for adults who are worried about a child or want advice.

• Middle Temple is located on Middle Temple Lane, London, EC4Y 9AT.
• Middle Temple is within easy reach of Charing Cross and Blackfriars stations and Temple tube station.
• Middle Temple should not be confused with Temple Church – which is very close by- as it has no religious bearing and can be used for a variety of events by the general public as well as members.
• Middle Temple is steeped in over 400 years of history and has welcomed Queen Elizabeth I and II, William Shakespeare, Sir Francis Drake and Charles Dickens. The Hall is notable for many reasons a few being surviving Civil War, The Great Fire of London and two World Wars whilst preserving the finest example of an Elizabethan oak hammer beam roof.
• Middle Temple has its own in-house caterer and has a list of preferred suppliers including caterers, entertainment, florists and staff.

 

 

Down Hall Hotel, one of England’s most established country house hotels on the Hertfordshire and Essex borders has enhanced its leisure facilities with the opening of four Eden Spa luxury treatment rooms. The new treatment rooms form part of a £2.5 million investment which has already seen the renovation of 71 of the 99 bedrooms in the main house freshly redecorated using heritage country colours, the hotel’s kitchen refitted with state of the art catering equipment costing £200,000 and the installation of a high-tech gym with adjoining sauna and steam room facilities completed in February 2014.

 Andrew Oxley, general manager of Down Hall said: “Huge investment is being made to develop both the leisure and corporate facilities to reinforce our position as a four star superior hotel. The combination of experienced staff, premium products and therapeutic treatments will ensure guests are provided with a first rate leisure experience.” 


The brand new treatment rooms are made up of three single rooms and one double room for couples. Guests can choose from a wide variety of revitalising hot stone, Swedish, aromatherapy and deep tissue massage. Each massage is designed to ensure the client experiences the best physical and emotional therapeutic benefits.  Facials begin with a detailed consultation and skin analysis with treatments specially tailored to the client to include cleansing, exfoliation and steam. Treatment specific massage, mask and intensive serum are applied to the face to achieve the best possible results. Facials available on the treatment menu can lift and firm, hydrate, radiate and purify the skin. Other treatments include manicures, pedicures, waxing and make up makeovers.

ESPA products will benefit facials and body treatment while Jessica, a world leading brand of nail polish, will be used for manicures and pedicures. Makeovers and bridal make up will use Mii cosmetics. The perfect spot to relax the mind, body and soul the treatment rooms are designed to appeal to residential hotel guests and corporate business travellers.


Further planned development of the leisure facilities has commenced including the addition of a spa with a water feature, tanning facilities and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas due to open in April 2015. A project to refurbish the remaining 28 bedrooms in the main house has been ear marked for early 2015.

With 18 multi-purpose event spaces, Down Hall Country House Hotel offers extensive options for meetings and events and has created flexible conference packages, designed to cater for all business needs, whether big or small. A number of seasonal special offers are available throughout the year for residential guests.

-Ends-

www.downhall.co.uk

 For further press information or images please contact Sharon at Big Wednesday PR on: T: 0208 560 0550 E: [email protected]

 

Notes to Editors

·         Visitors need to pre-book their slot for treatments on telephone: 01279 732105 or email: [email protected]

·         A full list of treatments can be found: www.edenspadownhall.co.uk

·         Spa opening times from November 2014 onwards are (subject to change):

Monday: 9am- 1pm

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 9am- 1pm

Thursday: 11am- 7pm

Friday: 11am- 7pm

Saturday: 9am- 5pm

Sunday: 10am- 3pm

•  Down Hall Hotel is a beautiful country house hotel, rich in heritage and history, boasting grand exterior architecture and elegant interiors.

• Down Hall Hotel is a 4 star hotel conveniently located on the Hertfordshire and Essex borders, with excellent transport links to London and Birmingham, other UK regions and Europe. Stansted Airport is a mere 20 minutes away which means cities such as Amsterdam and Paris can be reached within one to two hours.

•  The hotel has its own kitchen garden providing the restaurant with seasonal, organic produce.

•  Down Hall Country House Hotel is located at Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7AS