Farncombe

Conference Centre gains triple Gold in 2012

ellie — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:04:52 +0000

Cotswold Conference Centre has continued an amazing start to the year by earning its third Gold Award of 2012.

The leading conference centre won its latest accolade by reaching Gold in the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), which recognises eco-friendly organisations in the UK.

For the full press release please click here.

Hosting 60 hotel inspectors – is this the toughest job in hospitality?

ellie — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:59:34 +0000

Whether it’s a classic episode of Fawlty Towers or Alex Polizzi’s latest TV series, the words Hotel Inspector can strike fear into venues across the UK.

But two Cotswold venues are this week embracing the challenge by hosting a four-day residential training course for 60 hotel inspectors.

For the full press release please click here

Conference Centre secures first place in the Cotswolds Tourism Awards

ellie — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:38:08 +0000

Cotswold Conference Centre has been named the region’s leading conference venue in the prestigious Cotswolds Tourism Awards 2012.

The awards are now into their second year and celebrate the cream of the Cotswolds’ hotels, B&Bs, tourism websites, visitor attractions and other tourism businesses.

For the full Press Release please click here

Tourism Minister welcomes £¼m conference investment

ellie — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:52:11 +0000

Tourism Minister welcomes £¼m conference investment in the Cotswolds.

The Tourism & Heritage Minister led a delegation of industry VIPs at the unveiling of a new conservatory-style dining room in the heart of the Cotswolds yesterday.

John Penrose MP was on hand to open Cotswold Conference Centre’s stylish new £250,000 resource, named the Willersey Room.

Follow this link for the full press release: Tourism Minister visit

To the Manor Boardroom…

ellie — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:34:09 +0000

For generations, the Grade 1 listed country house Foxhill Manor was a private residence – later, it became an elegant company HQ with oak-panelled offices. From Easter 2012, the house will be unveiled by Cotswold Conference Centre as an upmarket venue for executive board meetings.

Follow this link for the full article: Foxhill Manor A new place to meet

Most excellent customer service

ellie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:06:01 +0000

From left to right: Andy, Josh, Lesley, Frankie Brennan, Andy, Rosie and Jamie from the team at Farncombe Estate

A talented teenager from Gloucestershire has scooped Silver at the prestigious South West Tourism Awards for Outstanding Customer Service.

19-year-old Francesca Brennan, Assistant Catering Manager from Farncombe Estate in Broadway wowed the judges with her outstanding contribution to excellence.

Having only worked at the Estate – which offers a wide range of leisure courses and study breaks – for just over a year, Francesca was recognised for going the extra mile for staff and customers. This included cross-country adventures to find Halal suppliers at the last minute, boosting morale with Christmas-themed snow days and one-to-one training for each of her 19 staff.

“We are especially proud of Frankie, who plays a leading role in our catering team,” said Richard Howdle, Operations Manager at Farncombe Estate. “She works closely with customers, dealing with their individual needs – and she does it with an infectious smile.

Allergy Friendly Rooms are a Safe Haven for Sufferers

ellie — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:52:15 +0000

In the approach to Indoor Allergy Week 2011 [14 to 20 November], a conference centre in Worcestershire has become the first venue of its kind in the world to qualify for an international allergy-friendly award.

Cotswold Conference Centre, on the Farncombe Estate near Broadway, has been accredited with a prestigious ECARF Seal of Quality for eight new Allergy Free bedrooms and a wide range of allergy-friendly policies.

Follow this link for the full article: Allergy-friendly Award for CCC Nov 2011

Workplace Wellness

ellie — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:26:39 +0000

Liggy Webb, author of ‘How to Work Wonders’, will be holding a free half-day ‘Workplace Wellness’ seminar at Cotswold Conference Centre 9am-1pm on Thursday 1st July.

This half day event is aimed at HR professionals, training managers and anyone that would like to adopt a healthier approach to dealing with the challenges of juggling a busy and stressful working life whilst enjoying and appreciating leisure time with friends, family and colleagues.

Follow this link for the full article: Workplace Wellness June 2010

Workout at Work

ellie — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:22:07 +0000

The return on investment from corporate meetings and employee training days can be maximised when physical activity is included in the day, according to organisers at the Cotswold Conference Centre near Broadway in Worcestershire.

“Many companies find that people are more engaged and energised if they are not just sitting down all day , but also have the opportunity to participate in physical activity” says the centre’s Corporate Sales Manager, Rachael Buttery. “They choose us because we have great outdoor spaces and a wide range of easy-to-use team-building activities.”

Follow this link for the full article: Workout at Work with Teambuilding Dec 2011

Whizz Kidz Get up to Speed

ellie — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:17:20 +0000

Cotswold Conference Centre was chosen recently by London based children’s charity Whizz-Kidz as the venue to launch their new partnership with power wheelchair supplier C.F.Hewerdine Ltd. They needed a venue away from distractions that had plenty of space to test the products and provide a peaceful learning environment for the Whizz-Kidz team.

Follow this link for the full article: Whizz Kidz at CCC October 2009