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RUNNING in the family

There will be no prouder father at this year’s Great North Run than Ingleby Barwick businessman Derek Rye. Derek, 56, is making an athletic comeback at the world’s biggest half-marathon on September 11 a full decade after last running any kind of race. While Derek has previously taken part in the Great North Run and the London and Nottingham marathons, it will be a big race debut for his three sons.

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Eldest son Craig, Director at Stockton logistics firm InBond, said: “This was all my Dad’s brainchild. He lay down the gauntlet and challenged us to take part.”

“Although the plan is to stick together for the run itself, there’s definitely some friendly rivalry going on in training now, as Dad is very competitive. He was a dedicated runner when he was in his 30s but he hasn’t run more than two miles over the last 10 years, so it will be a challenge for him.”

“I think it’s only since he got back in training that he’s realised how far 13 miles is!”

“But the most important thing is that we’re doing this for a really good cause. The Philanthropic Foundation is something that’s close to our hearts because of the brilliant work it does raising funds for the Teessiders who need it most. As local lads, all born in Middlesbrough, we’re proud to be running for Teesside as a family.”

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FIRST AID FOOD SAFETY AND MANUAL HANDLING At JD Training we have a comprehensive portfolio of first aid, clinical, health and social care and health and safety training courses. Please contact us for details of any of our courses and advice.

The Childminders and nursery nurses attending our July evening paediatric first aid course said this about our trainer and company.

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Our clinical skills tutors are enjoying working alongside employers organizing their own PA Team’s training.

Working together with the employer ensures their needs are met by designing their own Care package.

North Yorkshire Physiotherapy has established itself with an excellent reputation for effective and professional care for relief from a variety of conditions limiting people’s everyday life.

Aches, pains and niggles in all areas can impact greatly on your lifestyle, mood and even family.

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Our approach is simple, we won’t baffle you with jargon – we’ll explain what is wrong and work with you and your goals to get you better. We can diagnose and treat the cause of the pain not just the symptoms, helping to prevent recurrence and maintain your confidence to live your life to your potential.

With our background training in hospitals working with acutely ill people right through to full rehabilitation from surgery, illness and broken bones, we have an understanding of how the whole body works and its influence on your pain and recovery. Along with expert knowledge on anatomy and conditions, we also have post graduate training on how stress, anxiety and fatigue can affect your pain and how to manage it.

Our team consists of 6 professional and friendly physiotherapists: Dallas, Kate, Karen and Alan are our highly skilled musculoskeletal physiotherapists treating aches and pains from muscles and joints and recovery from orthopaedic surgery or for elderly people with mobility and balance problems. Charlotte offers specialist help to people suffering from Neurological conditions and dizziness. Maria is our Pelvic Health Specialist treating conditions ranging from pregnancyrelated pain to continence, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction.

Easily accessible on the ground floor and with free parking right outside the door, we offer timely appointments in a comfortable, welcoming and confidential environment. For more information or to make an appointment please visit our website www.northyorkshirephysiotherapy.co.uk or give us a call on 01642 205975 to speak to a member of our friendly team and begin your road to relief from pain and return to function.

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I have always loved writing, but didn’t really have much time to spare in my adult life, bringing up my three sons and daughter. I worked in housing management for twenty-one years and my colleagues and I used to say that we could write a book about life working on a housing estate.

I have taken some of our experiences at work and played around with them to make a back-ground for my story The Egg Timer. The main character, Rachel is thirty-nine years old and feels that her chances of having a baby, are slipping away. Three other prominent women in the story feature, each with their own problems related to modern day living.

Published by 6th Element, the book has received really positive reviews up to now.

I have been asked by some readers if there is going to be a sequel to The Egg Timer, as there is a possibility for one. Although it is complete as it stands, this is something I might review when I have completed my current novel.

The support for The Egg Timer has been amazing and I would like to thank family, friends and colleagues. The launch took place at the Myton Farm Pub on 16th July and was an outstanding success. Being a resident of Ingleby Barwick for thirty years I wanted it here, and I also attended the Ingleby Barwick Fun Weekend to promote and sell the book, and was really impressed by the community spirit.

I will be book signing at Teesside Park, WHSmith on Saturday 27th August at 11am - 2pm To find our more about me and my journey please visit: www.janhartauthor.com www.gossip-uk.com

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Songbird Bakery is a local cupcake business run by Shelley and Claire, based on Bedford Street in Middlesbrough.

Having spent the first 3 years in business travelling around the North East selling our delicious cakes at fayres, we are now making a new home for ourselves on Bedford Street in Middlesbrough Town Centre.

We make cupcakes & celebration cakes fresh to order in your choice of flavour and design: with handmade decoration to fit your theme.

We can provide cupcakes and cakes for all occasions including birthdays, weddings, christenings, congratulations, as a thank you or just as a treat.

We also make seasonal cupcakes for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and Mother’s/ Father’s Day. You can find Songbird Bakery’s cupcake shop on Bedford Street in the new and upcoming independent quarter of Middlesbrough town centre situated next to Baker Street. We offer a range of delicious flavour cupcakes in store, freshly baked every morning, to takeaway or sit inside and enjoy with a drink in our beautiful shop. You can also pop in to see us to discuss all of your cakey needs.

A: 7 Bedford street, Middlesbrough, TS1 2LL T: 07763 598567 E: hello@songbirdbakery.com W: http://songbirdbakery.com

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Passion for baking runs in my family, my mother is a great baker and has, since I remember, made de most delicious desserts.

My mum also runs her own business back home, in Peru. The smell of freshly baked desserts and putting the effort and love in decorating them bring back memories that I will cherish forever!

I am the proud mother of two lovely girls and wife to a very supportive husband. The idea of SuBliMo UK as a brand came up following my desired to do something I enjoy when my girls are at playgroup, school or sleeping.

I get so inspired when baking and decorating, its something I’m very passionate about and I am proud of every unique and personalised cakes I have delivered to-date.

SuBliMo UK started in April 2016 and is quickly becoming “the new thing” for birthday parties and other celebrations. Having the option to personalize your own choco-cake gives you endless possibilities for making your “SuBliMo” so very unique.

SuBliMo UK is also available as Gluten Free, Nuts Free and/or Lactose Free version.

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isher Beth FAcademy The Beth Fisher Academy are a multi-disciplinary performing arts school with specially tailored classes that are focused towards the development of a young person through dance, drama and singing as well as Fitness classes for adults. Students will work towards producing creative pieces both in groups and independently whilst developing their overall confidence and educational skills.

Beth has always had a love of performing and has performed amateur and professional from the age of 5 (Disneyland Paris, Royal Albert Hall, Sadler’s Wells).

Beth has trained with Diversity (Ashley Banjo) and appeared on Sky 1, taught dance overseas for Thomas Cook - Majorca, Lanzarote. Beth also holds a Level 8 in Singing (passed with 98%), a degree in dance from Sunderland University and a PGCE. The Classes are currently held on Sunday’s at: • 10:15am Performing Arts 6-11years £3 (Acting, Singing, Dancing - Musicals theatre) • 11:15am Tap & Ballet 6-11years £3 (Or do both for £5) • 6:30pm Fit & Fabulous Adults only £3

Testimonials “My children love coming to these dance sessions they ask to come every week I would recommend them to anyone who has kids lovely people who run it keep it up Beth” “Love going to the R&B adult class on a sunday. Good atmosphere, no pressure to be any good and everyone’s really welcoming. Beths a really lovely teacher and encourages us all to keep going” “Really enjoyed the class, was such a giggle no pressure and just let loose and enjoy yourself, music was amazing and walked away feeling like Beyoncé”

A: The Grangefield Centre, Oxbridge Lane, Stockton,TS18 4HY

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Jaime Kelly My name is Jaime and my business, Jaime Kelly Hypnotherapy & Coaching has relocated to Yarm, just off the High Street.

Great Ayton has been given it’s very own slice of chic in the form of William Heritage Boutique.

First opened in September 2013 by Helen McBride, this boutique offers the opportunity to buy countryside influenced, up-market stylish and elegant ranges of clothing for women stocking brands such as Holland Cooper, Fairfax & Favor, Poppy London, Claudio Lugli.

Genese London, Luxy London, Diego Reiga, Jayley & Kalayci.

Not only are the clothes and Brands at William Heritage Boutique popular with the locals in and around teesside but can also be seen worn by celebrity fashion icons such as Katie Price, Dawn Ward, Daniel Lloyd and Jessica Wright.

“The ranges of clothing, footwear & accessories we stock are unique. They are elegant & versatile. It’s a functional, long-lasting stylish fashion. “I realised that in such a rural area there would be a desire for some “Countryside chic” says Helen.”

For quality clothing why not call into our shop or you can now order online.

T: 01642 723487 A: 61 High St, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, TS9 6NF E: info@williamheritage.boutique W: www.williamheritage.boutique/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www. williamheritage.boutique/

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Hypnotherapy is one approach I use when working with clients and I’m passionate about it because it is a lovely gentle therapy which empowers people to find their own answers. In order to achieve a harmonious balance in their lives I also advise clients how mindfulness and positive thinking can help create a healthy mind. Something as simple as taking a few moments a day, practising self- care and recognising little ways to incorporate positive language and thinking could actually be the first stepping stone to a whole new mindset. Hypnotherapy is also ideal for children as they have brilliant imaginations. There is nothing magical about hypnotherapy and it bears no resemblance to stage hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is about getting someone into a relaxed state (like the period before we fall asleep, or when we go into a daydream mode) and using their subconscious mind to gain control of their thoughts.

Alongside hypnotherapy I also run mindfulness sessions in schools. I incorporate the practice of mindfulness, along with visualisations, positive thinking, breathing techniques and affirmations.

The sessions are focussed on empowering children so that they recognise that they are in control of their thoughts, emotions and behaviour.

There is much more information on my website and a contact page for you to drop me a line. Of course you can just call me and chat confidentially.

T: 07734 108820 E: hello@jaime.kelly.co.uk W: www.jaimekelly.co.uk

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COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANCY MARKS GROWTH WITH ADDITIONAL TEAM MEMBER AND RELOCATION

Welcome to Baby Sensory Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

RESOLUTION COMMUNICATIONS was launched by PR and marketing specialist Sharon Starkey two years ago, after a career in the industry spanning more than 15 years.

Specifically designed from birth, to aid your child’s development, the programme is packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, signing and massage- and you’ll never experience the same class twice.

After celebrating year-on-year growth in that time, the firm – which provides marketing and PR services to a range of businesses – has announced its appointment of account executive Rachel Sharpe and has also re-located its offices to the newly-refurbished Gloucester House, on Church Road in Stockton.

“As a grandma to my 2 gorgeous grandsons I was introduced to the wonderful world of Baby Sensory where I have been captivated by the quality of the programme. I have witnessed first hand the joy and development of them both as they have progressed and grown.

Sharon, managing director of Resolution Communications, said: “There has been a lot of hard work and plenty of challenges along the way, but the effort has paid dividends and I’m delighted to welcome Rachel to the team.

Now I have the amazing opportunity to move in another direction working alongside my wonderful daughter to introduce Baby Sensory to the mums and babies right here.”

Judith Donnelly

“Rachel comes with a wealth of experience in experiential marketing and has a clear understanding of the end customer’s expectations.

This will add value for our clients.”

Since having my little boy ten months ago my mindset and outlook changed, and I began looking into joining the baby sensory team. After attending the classes with my son, and seeing it was such an amazing opportunity, I have decided to become a class leader for baby sensory and deliver their classes to babies 0-13 months of ages. I am so excited to see where this new venture takes me, and can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

The 37-year-old mum-of-one added: “We are also delighted to have upscaled our offices to the fully serviced offices at Gloucester House.

Judith’s Business Partner and Daughter Gemma started a career in Paediatric nursing from leaving collage.

Please join Baby Sensory on this fantastic journey and watch your babies shine.

We currently have classes available at Ingleby Barwick, Northallerton and Thirsk. m ry.co enso s y b w.ba Website: ww

“They are in a prime location within the Tees Valley, where we can take full advantage of the regeneration of Stockton.

“There is a definite buzz in the air as organisations recognise what this area has to offer, including the talented individuals generated by universities, colleges and local apprenticeship schemes.”

Resolution Communications offers marketing and PR, while specialising in strategy, working alongside clients to ensure their messages are communicated consistently and in the best way possible for their business. The company is proud to still be working with every client it has had on its books since launch.

t: 01642 061000 e: sharon@resolutioncommunications.co.uk

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The latest breakfast menu at Ingleby Bistro offers a variety of choices both traditional and modern to satisfy the taste buds of all the family.

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House of Tides is a 60 cover restaurant which is set over two floors. The rustic ground floor entrance level with its original 16th century flagstones, provides an excellent venue for a premeal drink. The first floor which houses the main restaurant seating area has exposed beams and big open fire place.

Kenny and Abbie’s vision for House of Tides was to create a casual and informal space where everybody should feel comfortable and relaxed with no compromise on quality.

Kenny’s palate for seasonality and sourcing the best quality ingredients available from our North East and UK larder is translated through his classically trained, yet modern day inspired dishes.

The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star and 3 AA Rosettes in 2015 followed by numerous prestigious awards including A UK Restaurant of the year 2015-2016, The Cateys best Newcomer 2015 and North East Restaurant of the year 2014 & 2015.

Kenny has also become a well known face on TV from his appearance on the BBC 2’s The Great British Menu. He won this in two consecutive years, 2009 and 2010.

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Kenny and Abbie opened their restaurant, House of Tides on the historical Newcastle quayside on February 2014. Set within the beautifully restored Grade 1 listed 16th Century former merchant’s town house, located just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Tyne Bridge.

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Lamb, Sprouting Broccoli, Onions, Kohlrabi Serves 4 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010, Tuscany, Italy.

Ingredients Lamb Rump 1 lamb Rump (Trimmed), Vegetable oil (to seal), 1 sprig rosemary, 3 cloves garlic, butter (knob of), lemon (spritz of) Braised shoulder 400g lamb shoulder, 1 tsbl vegetable oil, ¼ bunch thyme, ½ bulb garlic (split) 2 fresh bay leaves, 1 tsp black peppercorns, 1 carrot, leek, onion, (peeled, roughly chopped) 1 stick celery (roughly chopped) 50g tomato puree, 200ml white wine, 500ml dark chicken stock.

To finish the shoulder 20g onion, 20g kohlrabi (both peeled and diced), 20g celery (diced), butter (knob of), 200g braised shoulder (flaked down), 5g mint leaves (chopped).

Lamb sauce 300g lamb belly (cut into 1cm dice), 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 80g each carrot, celery, onion (cut into 1cm dice) 3 cloves garlic,, 1 bay leaf , 2g white peppercorns, 2 plum tomatoes (chopped) 1 tsp tomato puree, 300ml white wine, 500ml lamb braising stock (reserved from shoulder) Broccoli Puree 1 Head Broccoli, salt and ground white pepper.

Sprouting broccoli 12 pears sprouting broccoli (trimmed) Lemon oil (drizzle of), salt and pepper (to season) Marinated Kohlrabi Discs 100ml water 100ml chardonnay or white wine vinegar 100g caster sugar, 6 sprigs thyme, 1 kohlrabi (sliced into discs) Garnish Grelot onions, Sheep’s sorrel

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For the lamb rump Preheat the oven 180 °C Season the lamb and pan roast in very hot oil on all sides. Add the rosemary and garlic and roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and finish by blasting with a little butter and lemon juice. Rest for 8 minutes in a warm area.

For the Braised Shoulder (prepare in advance) Preheat the oven to 150°C Brown the shoulder in a hot pan with the oil then place into a deep pot. Add the vegetables, herbs and peppercorns to the same pan and colour until golden. Add the tomato puree and cook out. Transfer the to the pot. Pour the wine into a pan, deglaze and reduce by half. Pour over the lamb , add the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and braise in the oven for 4-5 hours. Once cooked, leave to cool in the stock. Remove the lamb and pass the stock through a fine chinois and muslin cloth.

Reserve for the lamb sauce.

To finish the shoulder Sweat the onions, celery and kohlrabi in the butter until soft. Add the shoulder and mix in, adding a little braising liquor to help bind the shoulder. Finish by stirring in mint leaves.

For the Lamb sauce Caramelize the diced lamb in the oil. Add the vegetables to soften, then add the herbs and spices. Stir in the tomatoes and the puree. Deglaze the pan with the wine and reduce to a glaze. Add the reserved stock and simmer for one hour. Pass through a double muslin cloth. Skim any residue or fat on the surface and reduce to a sauce consistency For the Broccoli Puree Cook the broccoli florets in a salted, boiling water. Drain and blitz to a smooth puree adding a little cooking liquid if required. Season.

For the Sprouting broccoli Blanch in salted, boiling water for 20 seconds then refresh in iced water. Cut in half and char on top of the stove. Toss in lemon oil and season.

For the Marinated Kohlrabi Discs Bring all of the ingredients except for the kohlrabi, up to a simmer. Add the kohlrabi and bring back up to a simmer. Pour into a deep container and leave to marinate for 1 hour.

For the grelot onions Wash and peel the grelot onions. Cut in half lengthways and pan fry in oil until golden.

To serve Serve as pictured.

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Our brand new cocktail menu features some of our old favorites and also some fresh creations that have been dynamically designed to fit anywhere in your week from a weekday cinema date to your Friday night party starter

The newly refurbished and renovated La Pharmacie Bar & Grill, has been one of Teesside’s best kept secrets since 2009 and is ready for people to experience it’s brand new menu and ambience based around what we’ve always done best; Cocktails, Steaks & excellent service.

Our brand new menu features a handmade gourmet burger range with something for everyone from a melt in the mouth mozzarella and mushroom burger to a succulent and seasoned BBQ steak burger starring a massive wedge of meat packed with juicy taste and flavour. For the love of steak we’ve dedicated a giant portion of our menu to the finest cuts of locally sourced meat you can find, matured for 40 days in our very own meat locker.

When it comes to drinks, our brand new cocktail menu features some of our old favorites and also some fresh creations that have been dynamically designed to fit anywhere in your week from a weekday cinema date to your Friday night party starter.

Our brand new menu features a handmade gourmet burger range with something for everyone from a beautifully crisp sweet potato and bean burger to a succulent and seasoned BBQ steak burger starring a massive wedge of meat packed with juicy taste and flavour.

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Crispy Pork Belly with a braised pigs cheek with seared squid and apple.

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CRATHORNE HALL HOTEL Built in 1906, with captivating views of the Leven Valley on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors, Crathorne Hall is at once grand and stately, warm and welcoming.

Crathorne Hall in North Yorkshire offers guests a selection of culinary experiences. Whether it is fine dining in the Leven Restaurant, traditional afternoon tea in the Drawing Room or a taste of their private dining rooms, alfresco dining or the Nancy Tennant bar, there is an option for any event or special occasion – or simply to indulge. They have also created menus just for children.

The old dining room of Crathorne Hall creates a special atmosphere in which to enjoy an inspired dining experience, mark a special occasion or to just treat yourself to an indulgent meal.

The Leven Restaurant’s aim is to serve traditional favorites with a contemporary twist and create new dishes in the hope they will one day be considered familiar favorites, too.

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Set in the old dining room of Crathorne Hall, the wooden paneling, gold gilt ceilings and large windows with views over the grounds and countryside beyond create the perfect setting.

Set in 15 acres of private grounds just on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors. Enjoy an overnight stay in one of our 37 bedrooms (17 of which have recently been refurbished following a £4 million restoration of the Hall's East wing), plan your perfect day, take over the hotel for your wedding or inspire your delegates with our meeting facilities.

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HARDWICK HALL HOTEL

Best Western Plus Hardwick Hall Hotel is the perfect venue for dining in luxurious surroundings.

The hotel is ideally situated just off the A1(M) and A19 in Sedgefield, not far from Middlesbrough, nestled in the beautiful County Durham countryside and surrounded by the magnificent Hardwick Country Park with ample free parking on site.

A range of dining facilities are open to guests and day visitors alike. The Rib Room offers a comprehensive steakhouse style menu of excellent classic food with a contemporary edge.

Offering a wide range of delicious locally sourced Meat, Fish and Pasta dishes. Succulent steaks are prepared and cooked from Durham raised Hereford Beef. All the local meat, matured for 28 - 32 days can be viewed in the Rib Room Meat

Locker. At the Rib Room restaurant in Sedgefield, you will find the menu changes seasonally, our Chefs use the finest and freshest local produce and the food is cooked simply and priced sensibly. A truly exclusive dining experience.

To complement your meal, our extensive wine list is a joy to peruse with over 50 specially selected wines that will accompany any dish perfectly.

The Rib Room creates an extra special ambiance, with booth seating

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We are open every night for dinner 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm. Each Sunday & Monday evening enjoy your choice of an 8oz Rump or Rib Eye Steak for 2 and a bottle of House wine for just ÂŁ34.95 per couple.

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However, quite a few people mentioned to us that there were already too many care homes in town and a hotel was in greater need.

Subsequently we decided to survey Saltburn’s opinion through Facebook. The response was unanimous, everybody favoured a boutique hotel. So our journey renovating Brockley Hall into our boutique hotel with a restaurant. Since we started the renovation my motto has been ‘Anybody can do the ordinary, we would like to do the extraordinary. Boutique and unique, individual and stylish.

People have asked me where I get my ideas and inspiration from, my answer to that is the

many place I have travelled in my lifetime, examples being Raffles in Singapore, where I celebrated my 50’s Birthday with great friends and food, the moulin rouge where I’ve spent a romantic weekend with my husband, the Orient express and believe or not even burlesque dancing for some crazy reason, along with many other exciting places.

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We have had many setbacks during the renovation.

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We have worked with many excellent local tradesman on our journey and the biggest thank you to Team Brockley: Mike, Jade, Rob and Baz.

Our wine list is extensive and we are sure we will find something to your taste, and if you don’t please do let us know.

Offering a wide variety for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea , relaxed dining and our fine dining restaurant we aim to deliver a high standard of food with exemplary customer service.

The next chapter of our journey came with the opening of ‘Brockley Hall Boutique Hotel for sunday lunch and afternoon tea on Sunday 5th June 2016. All of our rooms are ensuite with most rooms also boasting a luxury bath. We are aiming to be a part of the luxury market but to also have affordable rooms from corporate to loft suite and have individually designed each room to reflect our journey.

Do you have relatives staying? Maybe you have no room and want them to stay somewhere special.

For Functions, Christinings, wedding receptions, funerals, ladies lunch date and mens groups - We are open. Enjoy our journey. Say hello to Byron the Bear. Taste the food, sample the wine, relax in the beautifully decorated surroundings.

The hotel is open for business, or for the curious public that just want a nosy. We have a delicious restaurant for fine dining with our lovely new A La Carte Menu (please enquire for private dining) along with a brasserie perfect for the less formal occasions, a luxury lounge for people to enjoy a bottle of wine or cocktail and also a quirky bar to enjoy drinks at your leisure.

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Mini realigned its Clubman model last year, taking it out of the small estate car niche and placing it in the lower-medium hatchback sector, targeting people who choose the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Audi A3 Sportback, Volkswagen Golf and BMW 1 Series.

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It launched with Cooper and Cooper S petrol models and a 150hp Cooper D. You can also now choose a Clubman One D which is the model that takes CO2 emissions below 100g/km.

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