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Rockliffe Hall’s new wellbeing manager develops retreat programmes Rockliffe Hall, a five-star luxury golf and spa hotel in the north-east of England, has appointed Peter Bell as its first wellbeing manager. Drawing on his background as a sports therapist and fitness manager at the hotel, Bell, pictured right, leading a Nordic walking class, will implement a new set of wellbeing initiatives, including a series of day retreats designed to achieve a sense of contentment, invigoration and relief from stress. The new programmes will be available to everyone connected to the property, from team members to golf and spa members, hotel guests, the local community and corporate companies. Bell has developed three new day retreats focused on achieving a sense of contentment, vitality and stress reduction. Based around Nordic walking, meditation and mental health, the day-long sessions include four hours in the spa, a combination of yoga, movement and mental relaxation, plus a nutritious two-course lunch in its brand-new restaurant Nu Sana. www.rockliffehall.com
Wild Life Botanicals launches spa-ready cans of de-alcoholised wine Tapping into the wider trend for low-alcohol beverage alternatives, Wild Life Botanicals has introduced single-serve sizes to its sparkling de-alcoholised wine product line. Ideal for individuals in a spa or wellness setting, the English-made drink offers an elixir of botanicals and eight vitamins. Its Nude and Blush has just 0.5% alcohol by volume and more than 60% fewer calories than Champagne or Prosecco. The drinks are blended with botanicals including damask rose, lemon balm, rosemary and ashwagandha, renowned for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and mood-boosting credentials. Damiana is said to offer an aphrodisiac, energetic and mood-boosting effect. The 250ml cans have been developed to appeal to a growing market in the UK and abroad. The brand is found in prestigious retailers including Harvey Nichols and Harrods as well as Champneys and Pennyhill Park spas. www.wildlifebotanicals.co.uk
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