To Anthony Browning (WLP Breakfast and back of house manager) on a truly superb 40 years at WLP and Grant Cook (Estates manager) on 20 years at Beales Hotels!

To Wayne Turner (Executive Chef) and Jane Gray (PA to the MD) on, respectively, 15 and 5 years at Beales Hotels!

To Costas Kyprianou  on his promotion to Junior Sous Chef at WLP.

24 smart new LED lights are being installed right up the front drive at WLP to give a much safer and more welcoming approach to the hotel.

Deluxe new Hypnos pocket sprung beds have been installed in BH bedrooms 46, 47 and 48.

A brand new electric Rational oven has been installed at WLP, the second such oven in the kitchen. A major exercise.

The first floor corridor at WLP has been transformed with new LED lighting throughout.

A new carpet has been fitted in Chestnut Lodge corridor to transform the approach to these lovely rooms at WLP.

Replacement WCs are being fitted at BH in the ground floor ladies.

The English Piano Trio is performing a concert at WLP on Friday 12th October with a fascinating programme about the lives of Robert and Clara Schumann. 

The National Gardens Scheme Open Day is on Sunday 21st October at WLP, the colours will be beautiful but the arboretum still needs plenty of rain after the hottest summer on record!

Game week is in Outsidein Restaurant at BH from 15th to 20th October with a selection of delicious game dishes prepared by Chef Jamie Curtis and his team.