ISSUE 16 NOVEMBER 2017
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at The Villa As Christmas fast approaches and another year comes to an end, we look back on 2017 with fond memories. We have had a fantastic year and can’t believe how fast it has flown by. We will take pleasure in knowing that when we leave 2017, our guests and friends of The Villa will mark this year as much as a success as we do. Speaking of success, I am delighted to inform you The Villa are finalists once again for the 2017 Lancashire Tourism Awards for The Best Small Hotel Award and Taste Lancashire Award. We are extremely proud of these nominations, fingers crossed all will be revealed at the awards dinner on Thursday 9th November! It has been a buoyant 2017 with many more Weddings, Functions, Conferences, Afternoon Teas and Dinners. We have had a wonderful time sharing with our guests and friends in their unforgettable, special occasions and we look forward to welcoming many more guests in the coming year. But 2017 is not over yet and the festive period at The Villa is one of the most exciting times of the year for us. Given last year’s success, we are relaunching our delicious Festive Afternoon Tea. Available from the 13th November, The Villa will be serving this festive treat right through until the 31st December (excluding Christmas Day). We are also taking bookings for Christmas Parties, Lunch and Dinner. Plus bookings for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and not forgetting our celebratory Burns Evening on Saturday 27th January 2018. Don’t delay, book today to avoid disappointment! 01772 804040. On behalf of myself and the team, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2018.
Jayne Taylor General Manager
Our new Christmas & New Year brochure is available to download from our website www.thevilla.co.uk
Book Now For Christmas & New Year at The Villa Wrea Green Call: 01772 80 40 40
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INSIDE: LATEST NEWS, FORTHCOMING EVENTS, TESTIMONIALS, WEDDINGS, CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
100th Birthday At The Villa Margaret Tewkesbury celebrated her 100th Birthday at The Villa Wrea Green on Monday 7th August 2017 with her daughter Jacqueline Hill and some of Margarets dearest friends.
Lancastrian of the Year Simon Rigby MBE Simon Rigby CEO of The Rigby Organisation and owner of The Villa Group has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Simon received the Lancastrian of the Year award at the BIBAs, Be Inspired Business Awards, in front of a sell-out audience at The Blackpool Tower on Friday 15th September 2017. Lancastrian of the Year: Simon Rigby
Congratulations to Simon from everyone at The Villa Group.
Did you know? The Villa Wrea Green is open to non-residents 365 days a year, whatever the weather, whatever the occasion. • Special Events • Weddings & Receptions • Christmas & New Year • Christenings • Anniversaries • Private Dining • Funerals • Conference & Banqueting • Drinks • Morning Coffee • Afternoon Teas • Restaurant • Lounge Dining • Lunch • Dinner • The Villa Outside Catering
Testimonials Angie and David Taylor came to see us on Monday 10th July for a late Lunch. They mentioned they really liked the Villa and had been three times before. They have recently decided to move to Wrea Green from Rossendale. Angie said the staff were most friendly and they were made to feel very welcome. They also stated how the food tasted delicious and would like to come back for The Villa's Afternoon Tea. “Philippa and Peter got married on the 5th August this year. With two beautiful little girls the couple decided they weren’t going to honeymoon just yet. Myself and friends decided they deserved some sort of treat, just a little alone time together and knew that an Afternoon Tea at The Villa was the perfect option! They were completely surprised. The staff were wonderful to them and they had a couple of hours of peace and luxury to enjoy being newly married! Thank you to The Villa.” Lottie from Lottie’s Bridal Boutique in Ansdell.
Book Now for Christmas & New Year at The Villa Wrea Green Call: 01772 80 40 40 or email: christmas@thevilla.co.uk website: www.thevilla.co.uk
French Wine Dinner Friday 10th November 2017
7pm for 7:30pm 5 Course Meal with Wines to accompany
£55.00 per person (Dinner and Wines) £180.00 for 2 people (Dinner, Wines and stay over in one of our relaxing en-suites at The Villa Wrea Green including full Lancashire Breakfast)
Burns Night Celebration Dinner Saturday 27th January 2018
£25.00 per person (Dinner) £120.00 for 2 people
(Dinner and stay over in one of our relaxing en-suite rooms including full Lancashire Breakfast)
A £10.00 per person non refundable deposit is required on booking A £10.00 per person non refundable deposit is required on booking
Save the date Testimonial
“We recently had our wedding reception at The Villa. We really couldn’t have wished for a better venue being situated in the lovely setting of Wrea Green village. From the outset the staff were friendly and very accommodating to our needs in helping us plan for our special day. The venue (Pavilion) is spacious and especially child friendly which helped to add to the family atmosphere. On the day itself the staff were helpful and attentive to every detail which made the whole day run smoothly. The food was amazing and drew some lovely comments from the guests. We highly recommend The Villa to anyone thinking of hiring it for their wedding reception.” Rob and Sarah Spoczynski
Wedding Wedding Wedding Wedding
Show Case Day Sunday 12th November 2017 Fayre Sunday 4th february 2018 Show Case Day Sunday 4th MARCH 2018 Show Case Day Sunday 15th JULY 2018
11am-3pm 11am-3pm 11am-3pm 11am-3pm
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"When the possibility of holding a Triple wedding at The Villa was requested, Lancashire Registration Service were delighted to work closely with the couples and the venue to be able to arrange and fully support the ceremony. No-one within Lancashire Registration Service can recall ever taking a triple wedding ceremony before in Lancashire and therefore it would be a ground-breaking ceremony. The registrars for the ceremony, Philip Gower and Christine Lee ensured that the arrangements for the ceremony were meticulously planned and that everything went as expected. "It was a real privilege to both plan and conduct this ceremony and we wish all three couples to have very long and happy marriages."
We chose the Villa to host our wedding ceremony and reception in June 2017, we are so glad we did. With the challenge of hosting the 1st Triple Wedding in Lancashire Kathryn and her team made sure they day ran smoothly with no hitches. The food and service were amazing, all the staff were wonderful, attentive and nothing was too much trouble. All our guest agreed it was a lovely venue and enjoyed the day/night celebrating with us all. I can’t recommend the Villa highly enough. Marcia & Peter Hall Julie & Steve Ditchfield Barbie & Kevin Simmons
Philip Gower - Registration Officer
To check availability or for any Wedding Enquiries speak to Kathryn Dagger our Weddings & Events Manager on 01772 804040 or e-mail: Kathryn.dagger@thevilla.co.uk
BOOK NOW FOR christmas
& new year
Christmas Day in the Restaurant, The Pavilion & The Hall Musician, Father Christmas & Children’s Entertainer
Festive Afternoon Tea Party Lunch Menu Christmas Party Nights Boxing Day New Year's Eve
Firework Display, Piper, DJ & Entertainment
New Year's Day Stay over at The Villa Wrea Green Call:
01772 80 40 40
For further information Download a copy of the Christmas Brochure from our website www.thevilla.co.uk
Villa Afternoon Teas
Table D'hôte Menu
Available Monday to Saturday served 12pm-2pm, 6pm-7pm 2 Courses £15.95 or 3 Courses £19.95
Served everyday from 12pm-5pm Cream Tea £6.50 pp *******
Lounge Menu
Villa Afternoon Tea £12.95 pp *******
Monday to Saturday 12pm-9pm Sunday 12pm-8pm
Villa Luxury Afternoon Tea £15.95 pp *******
The Restaurant
Monday to Saturday 12pm-2pm, 6pm-9pm Sunday 12pm-8pm À La Carte and Table D’hote Menus available
Friday Fish ‘n’ Chips Special - Served with
Fish ‘n’ Chips Special - Served with Hand Cut Chips, Mushy Peas & Tartare Sauce
Small - £6.50 Large - £8.95 Served in the Lounge 12pm-9pm Telephone orders welcome
Sunday
Traditional Family Sunday Roast Lunch
2 Courses £17.95 - 3 Courses £21.95 Served in the Restaurant 12pm-8pm All special dietary requirements catered for
The Villa Gift Vouchers Ideal for any special occasion Short on ideas? Why not treat that special person to a Gift Voucher? They range from £5, £10 or £20 Ask our staff for more details or telephone to order and pay over the phone and we will send them to you.
His & Hers Afternoon Tea £30.95 per couple
COMING SOON
Christmas Festive Afternoon Tea Served Monday - Sunday 12pm-5pm
(Available 13th November - 31st December Excludes Christmas Day)
Festive Afternoon Tea £14.95 pp Luxury Afternoon Tea £17.95 pp As the Festive Afternoon Tea with a glass of warming Mulled Wine or Sparkling Prosecco
The Villa's Luxury Homemade Mince Pies Available Throughout The Festive Season. Why not treat someone special to a bottle of The Villa’s own back label Joseph Perrier Champagne
£45.00 or Gift boxed £50.00
The Villa Wrea Green · Moss Side Lane · Preston · Lancashire · PR4 2PE 01772 80 40 40 or e-mail: reception@thevilla.co.uk www.thevilla.co.uk
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