The range of schemes and projects which go to make up a Lodge or Ladies’ Festival is far wider than ever before. In days gone by lodges were restricted to the choice of a hotel or other venue in their immediate locality, with good travel connections to the home town.
     Nowadays, lodges have become much more adventurous and are prepared to adopt more innovative approaches: weekends on the continent, weekends at a coastal resort or beauty spot some distance from the centre from which the lodge membership is drawn. And lodges have become much more demanding, seeking a far greater range of services provided, or of attractions on offer.
     Square Events Management Limited is an event management company whose marketing strategy has firmly embraced the fact that the average age of lodges today is far lower than a few years ago, and they target the younger generation.
     They specialise in masonic Ladies Festival events, and as well as serving the traditional Bournemouth Market Square Events, they also cater for City Breaks. Bath, Oxford and Cambridge come into their range of venues offered, as well as County Retreats such as those in the Home Counties. Now, for 2007, they have introduced a range of Grand Masonic Balls. Square Events feels Freemasons and their guests want to celebrate in style, but sometimes individual lodges may struggle with the necessary numbers to put on their own event. The introduction of the Balls means that more masons can attend such events, as tickets can be bought individually or by the table. The New Year’s Eve Ball will be held at the elegant country mansion, Latimer House, a fantastic De Vere Spa Venue in Buckinghamshire. This is a new concept, which Square Events are keen on developing. The younger lodge members certainly seem to be taking to it.
     Macdonald Hotels, in addition to providing the usual planning and organising services for a luxury weekend event, also offer Macdonald Hotel Vouchers, which can be purchased and used at the hotel of your choice, over 45 of them across the United Kingdom. These offer beauty clubs, spas, and a range of services to pamper their guests.
     Pedersen Hotels is another organisation which goes the extra mile. They provide the elements necessary for the perfect weekend break, from relaxing leisure facilities to luxurious bedrooms. They make a point of providing for the individual and offer the flexibility many lodges are looking for. Located across the country in Reading, Winchester, London, Newbury, Birmingham and Sheffield the hotels are easily accessible from motorway and rail links, and have good car parking and additional services such as late or early check-ins and special diets. Their kitchens use fresh local produce so that guests can experience the best that the seasons and the location have to offer.
     For those who like to take the weekends easy and also for those who like to have an adrenaline filled workout, Pedersen hotels offer an extensive range of leisure facilities which include swimming pools, sauna, aerobics sessions, pedicures, facials, a bubbly Jacuzzi or just a run on the treadmill. Alternatively, all their hotels have something of interest nearby for everyone, including Cadbury World, Wembley Stadium, Sheffield Arena, Chatsworth House, Newbury Racecourse, West Midlands Safari Park and plenty of shopping meccas.
     All in all, the many enterprising companies now specialising in this market are more and more geared up to the demands of a discerning customer base, and lodges are finding themselves spoilt for choice in the organising of masonic social events. This in turn is leading to a far more sophisticated way of cementing social contacts at lodge level

NATIONAL UK

Menzies Hotels 15 four star hotels located throughout England and Scotland. All hotels have conference and banqueting facilities. We have 7 Waves Health & Leisure Clubs and 1 luxury Spa. We have 2 championship 18 hole golf courses. Centeral Reservations: Tel: 0870 600 3013 Website: www.menzieshotels.co.uk

Britannia Hotels & Tel: 0845 644 8444 Web/Email: www.britanniahotels.com / conf@britanniahotels.com Bedrooms: 8,000 Group Wide Banqueting: Up to 1000 Group Wide Facilities: Available at selected venues.

AVON

Redwood Hotel & Country Club Beggar Bush Lane, Failand, BS8 3TG Tel: 0870 609 6144 Contact:Sebastian Smetham Email: events.redwood@foliohotels.com Bedrooms: 112 Banqueting: Up to 220 Facilities: Extensive leisure facilities including air conditioned gym, tennis, squash & badminton courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness studios, sauna, solarium, beauty treatments.

Cadbury House Hotel Frost Hill, Congresbury, Bristol BS49 5AD Tel: 01934 834 343 Contact: Sasha Holloway Web/Email: www.cadburyhouse.com sasha.holloway@cadburyhouse.com Bedrooms: 72 Banqueting: 300 Facilities: state of the art gym, 20m indoor pool. steam room, sauna, spa, beauty treatment & spa.

BERKSHIRE

Macdonald Berysrede Hotel & Spa Bagshot Road, Sunninghill, SL5 9JH Tel: 0870 400 8111 Web/Email www.berystede.com / general.berystede@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 126 Banqueting: 300 Facilities: Technogym, swimming pool, outdoor hydropool, thermal suite offfering; rock sauna, infra red sauna, salt infusion/salt mist therapy, aroma steam room, sensation & massage shower, 6 treatment suites relaxation room & refreshment area.

Littlecote House Hotel Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0SU Tel: 01442 236777 Contact: Warner Events Team Web/Email: www.warnerbreaks.co.uk / warnergroupsales@bourne-leisure.co.uk Bedrooms: 198 Banqueting: 400 Facilities: heated indoor pool & spa pool, sauna, steam room, fitness studio, Decleor health & beauty therapies, archery, air rifle shooting.

Holiday Inn Maidenhead – Windsor Manor Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 2RA Tel: 0800 400 9053 Contact: Suzanne Braybrook Web/Email: www.holiday-inn.com/maidenheaduk maidenhead.meetings@ihg.com Bedrooms: 193 Banqueting: max 320 for Dinner Dance. Facilities: Spirit Health Club – indoor pool, sauna, steamroom, spa & gymnasium.

Regency Park Hotel Bowling Green Rd, Thatcham, Berks, RG18 3RP Tel: 01635 871 555 Contact: Sally Wildsmith Web: www.pedersenhotels.com/newbury Bedrooms: 109 Banqueting: 140 Facilities: Extensive health club, includes 17m pool, spa pool, fitness suite, sauna and steam room. Also has spa facilities offering a range of treatments & a nail bar – health club facilities are not complimentary to hotel residents.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

The Bull Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks SL9 7PA Tel: 01753 885995 Contact: Danielle Teahan Web/Email: www.sarova.com / bull@sarova.com Bedrooms: 125 Banqueting: 110 Facilities: local leisure facilities only.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Peterborough Marriott Hotel Lynchwood Business Park, PE2 6GB Tel: 01733 371 111 Contact: James Wood Web: www.peterboroughmarriott.co.uk Bedrooms: 161 Banqueting: 250 Facilities: Full gym, pool & spa bath.

CHESHIRE

Alvaston Hall Character Hotel Middlewich Rd, Nantwich, CW5 6PD Tel: 01442 236777 Contact: The Group Sales Team Web/Email: www.warnerbreaks.co.uk/ warnergroupsales@bourne-leisure.co.uk Bedrooms: 169 Banqueting: 400 Facilities: heated indoor pool & spa pool, sauna, steam room, tropicarium, health and beauty therapies*, solarium* 9 hole EGU standard golf course* (dress code applies), floodlit 250m golf driving range*, golf lesson* (available on request), air rifle shooting, archery. *Available at an extra cost.

CORNWALL

Cliff Head Hotel Sea Rd, Carlyon Bay, St. Austell, PL25 3RB Tel: 01726 812345 Contact: Vyvyan Jenkin or Martin Garvey Web/Email: www.cliffheadhotel.com/ martin@cliffheadhotel.com Bedrooms: 56 Banqueting: 160 Facilities: swimming pool & sauna.

DEVON

Durrant House Hotel Heywood Rd, Northam Nr. Bideford, Devon, EX39 3QB Contact: Keith Edwards Tel: 01237 472361 Web/Email: www.durranthousehotel.com/ keith@.durranthousehotel.com Bedrooms: 125 Banqueting: 300 Facilities: free hi-speed Wi-Fi internet access, heated outdoor swimming pool. sauna, mini gym & sun room.

DORSET

The Norfolk Royale Hotel Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6EN Contact: Mr Clive Moss Tel: 01202 551521 Web/Email: www.englishrosehotels.co.uk / nrsales@englishrosehotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 95 Banqueting: max 180 Facilities: swimming pool, sauna, steam room, changing rooms, showers, lockers, towels.

Heathlands Hotel AA Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AY Tel: 01202 553336 Contact: Jeanette Wright Web/Email: www.heathlandshotel.com / reservations@heathlandshotel.com Bedrooms: 115 Banqueting: 270 max Facilities: indoor fitness suite and jaccuzi, outdoor heated pool.

Ocean View Hotel East Overcliff Drive, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AR Tel: 0500 432165 Contact: Michael Read Web/Email: www.brh.uk.com / enquiry@oceanview.uk.com Bedrooms: 52 Banqueting: 160 Facilities: Outdoor pool, games room.

Bay View Court East Overcliff Drive, East Cliff, Bournemouth Tel: 0500 432 165 Web/Email: www.brh.uk.com / enquiry@bayviewcourt.co.uk Bedrooms: 154 Banqueting: 135 Facilities: large air conditioned ballrooms, Purbeck leisure suite including indooor heated pool, spa bath, steam room, fitness area, comfortable lounges overlooking landscaped gardens & sea.

Cottonwood Hotel East Overcliff Drive, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AP Tel: 0500 432165 Contact: Michael Read Web/Email: www.brh.uk.com / enquiry@cottonwood.uk.com Bedrooms: 32 Banqueting: 80

De Vere Royal Bath Bournemouth, Dorset Tel: 01202 555555 Web/Email:www.deverehotels.co.uk / finola.gilson@devere-hotels.com Bedrooms: 140 Banqueting: 350 Facilities: Swimming pool, gym, beauty salon, sauna, steam room.

The Connaught Hotel 30 West Hill Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PH Tel: 01202 248028 Contact: Nikki Smethurst Web/Email: www.theconnaught.co.uk / events@theconnaught.co.uk Bedrooms: 56 Banqueting: 120 Facilities: Leisure club, gym/pool/salon/solarium.

Village Hotel & Leisure Club Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7DZ Tel: 0870 112 8120 Contact: Julie Coates – Walker Web: www.village-hotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 116 Banqueting: 160 Facilities: full leisure club with 25m swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, gymnasium, healthworks.

The Queens Hotel AA Meryck Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3DL Tel: 01202 554415 Contact: David Burr (General Manager) Web/Email: www.queenshotelbournemouth.com / info@queenshotelbournemouth.com Bedrooms: 109 en suite Banqueting: up to 350 Facilities: full leisure facilities, incl. heated indoor swimming pool.

The Riviera Hotel Burnaby Rd, Alum Chines, Bournemouth BH4 8SF Tel: 01202 763653 Contact: Jonathan Gould Web/Email: www.rivierabournemouth.co.uk / jgould@rivierabournemouth.co.uk Bedrooms: 85 Banqueting: up to 200 Facilities: indoor pool, sauna, spa bath, games room.

Menzies East Cliff Court Hotel East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth BH1 3AN Tel: 01202 554545 Contact: Maria Fincham Web/Email: www.bookmenzies.com / bco@menzieshotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 67 Banqueting: max 120 Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, guests can use the indoor leisure facilities at the sister hotel - The Carlton.

Marsham Court Hotel AAEast East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AB Tel: 01202 446644 Contact: Carole McStocker Web/Email: www.marshamcourt.com / events@marshamcourt.net Bedrooms: 87 Banqueting: 230 Facilities: Outdoor heated pool, Games room with pool table.

Young Hotels – Trouville & Tralee Hotel Priory Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth BH2 5DH Tel: 01202 652424 Contact: Kirsty Ryan Web/Email: www.bluemermaidhotels.com / enquiries@bluemermaidhotels.com Bedrooms: Tralee – 69 Trouville – 77 Banqueting: up to 150 Facilities: Indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna.

EAST SUSSEX

Best Western Brighton Hotel Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 2PQ Tel: 01273 820555 Contact: James Wilson/Adi Stevens Web/Email: www.thebrightonhotel.com/ info@thebrightonhotel.com Bedrooms: 52 Banqueting: 10-150 Facilities: use of at sister hotel.

Ramada Brighton Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DH Tel: 01273 738201 Contact: Christian Olney Email: csales.brighton@ramadajarvis.co.uk Bedrooms: 123 Banqueting: 180

Cavendish Hotel Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DH Tel: 01323 410222 Contact: Hazel Rigler Web/Email: www.cavendishhotel.co.uk/ meetings@cavendishhotel.co.uk Bedrooms: 119 Banqueting: up to 220 Facilities: library & leisure club

Royal Victoria Hotel Marina, St. Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, TN38 0BD Tel: 01424 445544 Contact: Sean Newberry Web/Email: www.royalvichotel.co.uk / sales@royalvichotel.co.uk Bedrooms: 52 Banqueting: 120

Cumberland Hotel 34-36 Grand Parade, Easbourne, BN21 3YT Tel: 01323 730432 Contact: Elaine Blake Web/Email: www.hotelcumberland.co.uk / reservations@hotelcumberland.co.uk Bedrooms: 72 Banqueting: 60-120

ESSEX

Orsett Hall Hotel Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, RM16 3HS Tel: 01375 891402 Contact: Stephen Haynes Web/Email: www.orsetthall.co.uk / reception@orsetthall.co.uk Bedrooms: 21 Banqueting: max 300

Holiday Inn - Basildon Waterfront Walk Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex SS14 3DG Tel: 0870 400 9003 Contact: Kelly Pearce Email: basildon@ihg.com Bedrooms: 149 Banqueting: 220

Holiday Inn - Brentwood Brook Street, Brentwood, CM14 5NF Tel: 0870 400 9012 Contact: Michelle Scott Web/Email: www.holiday-inn.co.uk / brentwoodm25@ihg.com Bedrooms: 149 Banqueting: 100 Facilities: fully equipped gym, indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi & steam room.

Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey EM93 3LX Tel: 01992 717 170 Contact: Marc Danton Web: www.walthamabbeymarriott.co.uk Bedrooms: 162 Banqueting: 230 Facilities: full gym, pool & spa bath.

HAMPSHIRE

Lyndhurst Park Hotel High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NL Tel: 02380 283923 Contact: Jon Gettings Web/Email: www.lyndhurstparkhotel.com / lyndhurst.park@forestdale.com Bedrooms: 59 Banqueting: 400 Facilities: Outdoor heated pool, tennis court, sauna.

The Brookfield Hotel Havant Rd, Emsworth PO10 7LF Tel: 01243 373363 Contact: Amanda Thomas/Jamie Drew Web/Email: www.brookfieldhotel.co.uk / amandat@brookfieldhotel.co.uk Bedrooms: 39 Banqueting: 120

Norton Park Hotel Norton Park, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, SO21 3NB Tel: 01962 763000 Contact: Kathryn Watson Web/Email: www.qhotels.co.uk / nortonparkevents@qhotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 185 Banqueting: 250 Facilities: 15mswimming pool, fully equipped techno gym, 3 beauty treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, thermal suite.

Bembridge Coast Character Hotel Bembridge, Isle of Wight PO35 5TH Tel: 01442 236777 Contact: Kathryn Watson Web/Email: www.warnerbreaks.co.uk / warnergroupsales@bourne-leiseure.co.uk Bedrooms: 242 Banqueting: 450 Facilities: heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room & fitness studio, health & beauty therapies*, archery, rifle shooting, four rink indooor bowls complex* (casual bowls may be limited during bowls breaks, with no bowls available during ballroom dance breaks). *Available at extra cost.

Sinah Warren Character Hotel Ferry Rd, Hayling Island PO11 0BZ Tel: 01442 236777 Contact: The Group Sales Team Web/Email: www.warnerbreaks.co.uk / warnergroupsales@bourne-leisure.co.uk Bedrooms: 258 Banqueting: 500 Facilities: heated indoor pool & spa pool, sauna, steam room, fitness studio, health & beauty therapies*, heated outdooor pool (Whitsun-Sept only), archery, air rifle shooting. *Available at extra cost.

De Vere Grand Harbour . West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1AG Tel: 02380 633033 Contact: Holly Hornby Web/Email: www.devere.co.uk / grandharbour@devere-hotels.com Bedrooms: 173 Banqueting: 50-380 Facilities: pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam rooms, 4 treatment rooms, juice bar, jessica nail stations & relaxation rooms.

Macdonald Botley Park Hotel Golf & Country Club Winchester Road, Boorley Green, Southampton, SO32 2UA Tel: 01489 780888 Web/Email: www.macdonalds-hotels.co.uk / gill.luckie@macdonalds.hotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 130 Banqueting: 330 Facilities: 18 hole golf course, pool, gym, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, aerobics studio, beauty treatment rooms, driving range.

Holiday Inn Portsmouth Pembroke Road, Portsmouth Tel: 0708 098981 Contact: Sarah Waddington Web/Email: www.holiday-inn.co.uk / sarah.waddington@ichotelsgroup.com Bedrooms: 165 Banqueting: 120 Facilities: pool, gym, jacuzzi, sauna.

Holiday Inn Southampton Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, SO15 1JH Tel: 07808098981 Contact: Sarah Waddington Web/Email: www.holiday-inn.co.uk / sarah.waddington@ichotelsgroup.com Bedrooms: 130 Banqueting: 160 Facilities: swiming pool, gym, sauna, jacuzzi.

The Winchester Hotel Worthy Lane, Winchester S)23 7AB Tel: 01962 709988 Contact: Sally Wildsmith Web: www.pedersenhotels.com/winchester Bedrooms: 72 Banqueting: 140 Facilities: brand new health & fitness club, incl pool, spa pool fitness suite, sauna & steamroom.

Shanklin Hotel Clarendon Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6DP Tel: 01983 862286 Contact: Geoff Holt Web/Email: www.shanklinhotel.co.uk / info@shanklinhotel.co.uk / Bedrooms: 90 Banqueting: 200 Facilities: swiming pool, spa, sauna gym, short mat bowls.

Priory Bay Hotel Priory Drive, Seaview I.O.W, PO34 5BU Tel: (01983) 613146 Contact: Joanne Ford/Angela Horton Web/Email: www.priorybay.co.uk / enquiries@priorybay.co.uk / Bedrooms: 18 rooms & 12 cottages Banqueting: 200 Facilities: 6 hole golf course, 2 tennis courts, private beach, outdoor pool, helicopter pad.

HERTFORDSHIRE

Marriott Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club Ware, SG12 0SD Tel: 0870 400 7222 Contact: Becky Bloor Web: www.marriotthanburymanor.co.uk Bedrooms: 161 Banqueting: 150 Facilities: full gym, pool & spa bath and PGA golf course.

HEREFORDSHIRE

Holme Lacy House Hotel Holme Lacy, Hereford, HR2 6LP Tel: 01442 236777 Contact: Warner Events Team Web/Email: www.warnerbreaks.co.uk / warnergroupsales@bourne-leisure.co.uk Bedrooms: 179 Banqueting: 300 Facilities: heated indoor pool & spa pool, sauna, steam room, fitness studio, Decleor health & beauty therapies, archery, croquet, tennis.

HUNTINGDONSHIRE

Huntingdon Marriott Hotel Kingfisher Way, Huntingdon PE29 6FL Tel: 014880 446 000 Contact: Helen Rowe Web: www.huntingdonmarriott.co.uk Bedrooms: 150 Banqueting: 250 Facilities: full gym, pool & spa bath.

KENT

Ramada Hotel & Resort Maidstone Ashford Road, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, ME17 1RE Tel: 01622 631163 Contact: Simon Barker Web/Email: www.ramadajarvis.co.uk/maidstone / simon.barker@ramadajarvis.co.uk Bedrooms: 126 Banqueting: 380 Facilities: Sebastian Coe leisure club with 18m pool, sauna, jacuzzi, saunas, steam room, gymnasia, tennis courts, pitch & putt.

Ramada Tunbridge Wells Tonbridge Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 4QL Tel: 01892 823567 Contact: Catherine Bull Web/Email: www.ramadatunbridgewells.com / sales.tunwells@ramadajarvis.co.uk Bedrooms: 84 Banqueting: 120 (marquee option for larger events) Facilities: poolside club, pool spa, steam room & sauna.

Smiths Court Hotel 21-27 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2HL Tel: 01843 222310 Contact: Scott Pike Web/Email: www.smithscourt.co.uk / info@smithscourthotel.co.uk Bedrooms: 43 Banqueting: 100 Facilities: cardiovascular gym.

LINCOLNSHIRE

Grantham Marriott Swingbridge Rd, Grantham NG31 7XT Tel: 01476 593 000 Contact: Carol Bridges Web/Email: www.granthammarriott.co.uk Bedrooms: 89 Banqueting: 120 Facilities: full gym, pool & spa bath.

LONDON

Browns Courtrooms 82-84 St. Martin’s Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4AA Tel: 020 7395 6091 Web/Email: www.browns-restaurants.com Banqueting: 100 dinner dance, 150 reception

The Rembrandt 11 Thurloe Place, London SW7 2RS Tel: 020 7589 8100 Contact: Natalie Jennings Web/Email: www.sarova.com / rembrandt@sarova.co.uk Bedrooms: 194 Banqueting: 180 Facilities: Aquilla Health & Fitness.

The Best Western Lodge Hotel 52-54 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 2RN Tel: 020 8874 1598 Contact: Keith Povah Email: keith@thelodgehotelondon.com Bedrooms: 65 Banqueting: 150

Bonnington Hotel 92 Southampton Row, WC1B 4BH Tel: 0207 400 3808 Contact: Daniela Manevska Web/Email: www.bonnington.com / meetings@bonnington.com Bedrooms: 235 Banqueting: up to 220 Facilities: fitness room.

Kingsway Hall Hotel 66 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5BX Tel: 020 7309 0909 Contact: Maria Jose Hernandez Web/Email: www.kingswayhall.com/ reservations@kingswayhall.co.uk Bedrooms: 170 Banqueting: 9 banqueting rooms Facilities: gym facilities with cardio vascular equipments; steam rooms & jacuzzi.

Civil Service Club 13-15 Great Scotland Yard, SW1A 2HJ Tel: 0207 930 4881 Contact: David Rowberry Web/Email: www.civilserviceclub.org.uk office@civilserviceclub.org.uk Bedrooms: 27. Banqueting: up to 70

New Connaught Rooms 61-65 Great Queen Street, WC2 5DA Tel: 0207 405 7811 Contact: Yordi Seinsch Email: yield@newconnaughtrooms.co.uk Banqueting: 29 Facilities: champagne bar

Holiday Inn London Ealing Western Ave, Hangar Lane Gyratory System, W5 1HG Tel: 0870 400 9114 Contact: Aneta Hayes Web: www.pedersenhotels.com Bedrooms: 138 Banqueting: 60

Cheshunt Marriott Hotel Halfhide Lane, Turnford, EN10 6NG Tel: 01992 245 1245 Contact: Simon Dowell Web: www.cheshuntmarriott.co.uk Bedrooms: 143 Banqueting: 120 Facilities: full gym, pool & spa bath.

MIDDLESEX

Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4 J4 Sipson Road, West Drayton, UB7 0JU Tel: 0870 400 8595 Contact: Carien Malherbe (44) 1895 867786 (mon-fri) Web:www.holiday-inn.com/heathrowm4j4 Bedrooms: 608 Banqueting: 15 max 130 Facilities: gym, jogging route on site

Holiday Inn London Heathrow Airel 118 Bath Rd, Hayes UB3 5AJ Tel: 0870 400 9040 Contact: Carien Malherbe (44) 1895 867786 (mon-fri) Web:www.holiday-inn.com/heathrowm4j4 Bedrooms: 184 Banqueting: 7 max 50

Crown Plaza London-Heathrow Stockley Road, West Drayton, UB3 5AD Tel: 0870 400 9140 Contact: Carien Malherbe Web: www.crowneplaza.com/lon-heathrow Bedrooms: 461 Banqueting: 25 max cap 200 Facilities: full gym, spa, solarium, 9 hole golf course on site.

NORFOLK

Sprowston Manor Hotel & Country Club Wroxham Rd, Norwich NR7 8RP Tel: 01603 410 871 Contact: Mel Benns Web: www.marriottsprowstonmanor.co.uk Bedrooms: 94 Banqueting: 350 Facilities: full gym, pool & spa bath and PGA golf course.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Thoresbury Hall Hotel & Spa Thoresbury Park, Nr Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9WH Tel: 01442 236777 Contact: Warner Events Team Web/Email: www.warnerbreaks.co.uk/ warnergroupsales@bourne-leisure.co.uk Bedrooms: 221 Banqueting: 500 Facilities: spa, heated indoor pool & spa pool, sauna, steam room, gym, putting green, fencing, archery.

OXFORDSHIRE

Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4PS Tel: 01865 324324 Contact: Michelle Christiansen Web/Email: www.four-pillars.co.uk / spires@four-pillars.co.uk Bedrooms: 115 Banqueting: 160 Facilities: swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, beauty treatments.

Witney Four Pillars Hotel Ducklington Lane, Witney, OX28 4TJ Tel: 01993 779777 Contact: Emma Robinson Web/Email: www.four-pillars.co.uk / witney@four-pillars.co.uk Bedrooms: 86 Banqueting: 130 Facilities: swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, gymnasium.

Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel Henley Road, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, OX4 4GX Tel: 01865 334444 Contact: Kerry Cullen Web/Email: www.four-pillars.co.uk / thames@four-pillars.co.uk Bedrooms: 60 Banqueting: 140 Facilities: swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, tennis court.

Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel Marcham Road, Abingdon, OX14 1TZ Tel: 01235 553456 Contact: Claire Satterwaite Web/Email: www.four-pillars.co.uk / abingdon@four-pillars.co.uk Bedrooms: 63 Banqueting: 130

Heythrop Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5UE Tel: 01608 673471 Contact: Events Office Web: www.heythroppark.co.uk Bedrooms: 270 Banqueting: 500 Facilities: golf 9 hole, swimming pool, gym, squash, tennis.

SHROPSHIRE

Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club Terrick Road, Whitchurch, SY13 4J2 Tel: 0870 194 2133 Contact: Miss Jo Blake Web/Email:www.Macdonald-hotels.co.uk/ sales.hillvalley@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 86 Banqueting: 200 Facilities: 18 metre pool, gymnasium, 4 beauty & treatment rooms, 2 x 18 hole golf courses.

Macdonald Albrighton Hall Hotel Ellesmere Road, Shrewbury, SY4 3AG Tel: 0870 194 2129 Contact: Miss Jo Blake Web/Email:www.macdonaldhotels. co.uk/albrighton/ sales.albrighton@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 87 Banqueting: 300 Facilities: indoor pool, 6 beauty treatment rooms, gymnasium, squash court, spa suite to include aromatherapy sauna, snail showers, ice fountain room, ornamental lake and gardens.

SOMERSET

Cricket St Thomas Hotel Chard, Somerset, TA20 4DD Tel: 01442 236777 Contact: Warner Events Team Web/Email: www.warnerbreaks.co.uk/ warnergroupsales@bourne-leisure.co.uk Bedrooms: 217 Banqueting: 400 Facilities: heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, tropicarium, Decleor gold beauty salon, fencing, archery, wildlife park.

SUFFOLK

The White Lion Hotel Market cross Place, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BJ Tel: 01728 452720 Contact: Robert Ingram Web/Email: www.whitelion.co.uk / whitelionaldeburgh@btinternet.com Bedrooms: 38 Banqueting: 80

Brudenell Hotel The Parade, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BU Tel: 01728 452071 Contact: Jenny Hill Web/Email: www.brudenellhotel.co.uk / info@brudenellhotel.co.uk Bedrooms: 42 Banqueting: 80

Swan Hotel High Street, Lavenham, CO10 9QA Tel: 01787 247477 Contact: Alice Iles Web/Email: www.theswanatlavenham.co.uk / info@theswanatlavenham.co.uk Bedrooms: 49 Banqueting: 80

SURREY

Ramada Plaza Gatwick Tinsley Lane South, Three Bridges, RH10 8XH Tel: 01293 846700 Contact: Louise Jones or Tiago De Sousa Web/Email: www.ramadajarvis.co.uk / Csales@plazagatwick@ramadajarvis.co.uk Bedrooms: 150 Banqueting: maximum 160 Facilities: pool, gym, sauna, steam room, beauty salon.

Holida Inn London - Sutton Gibson Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 2RF Tel: 0870 400 9113 Contact: Hannah Norris Web/Email: www.holidayinn.com/lon-sutton/ sutton-sales@ihg.com Bedrooms: 115 Banqueting: 160 Facilities: gym, indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, treatment room, solarium.

Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa Lime Avenue, Camberley, GU15 2BG Tel: 0870 400 8224 Contact: John Swift Web/Email: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/frimleyhall general.frimleyhall@macdonaldhotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 98 Banqueting: dinner dance 200 Facilities: 17 metre swimming pool, sauna & steam room, 5 treatment suites, relaxation room, technogym.

Ramada Farnham Seale, Near Farnham GU10 1EX Tel: 01252 782 345 Contact: Frederike Wuebbenhorst Web/Email: www.ramadafarnham.co.uk Bedrooms: 96 Banqueting: 140 maximum Facilities: indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa, steam room, gymnasium & weights room.

Savill Court Hotel Wick Lane, Englefield Green, TW20 0XN Tel: 0870 194 2138 Contact: Jamie Taylor Web/Email: www.savillcourt.com / savillcourt@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 141 Banqueting: 400 Facilities: 15 m indoor pool, 3 treatment rooms, gym, spa, sauna & jacuzzi.

WALES

Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, LL18 5YA Tel: 01442 236777 Contact: Warner Events Team Web/Email: www.warnerbreaks.co.uk/wedoevents / warnergroupsales@bourne-leisure.co.uk Bedrooms: 156 Banqueting: 350 Facilities: heated indoor pool, health suite with plunge pool, sauna, steam room, tropicarium, fitness studio, Decleor health & beauty therapies, archery, rifle shooting.

Village Hotel & Leisure Club, Swansea Tel: 0870 240 0101 Web/Email: www.village-hotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 116 Banqueting: 180 Facilities: 4500 sq ft gymnasium, 25m swimming pool, aerobics and relaxation studios, sauna, steam room, spa pool.

WARWICKSHIRE

Brandon Hall Hotel Main Street, Brandon, Coventry CV8 EFW Tel: 0870 400 8105 Contact: Kirsty Griffith Web/Email: www.Brandonhall.co.uk / Events.brandonhall@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 120 Banqueting: 5 to 200 people. Facilities:Vital Health and Beauty. 18m lap pool, techno gym, sauna, steam room, sensation showers, beauty spa, 8 treatment rooms, nail bar, sun showers, relaxation suite.

The Bromsgrove Hotel Kidderminster Rd, Bromsgrove B61 9AB Tel: 01527 576600 Contact: Victoria Ketcher Web: www.pedersenhotels.com/bromsgrove Bedrooms: 109 Banqueting: 180 Facilities: pool, spa pool, fitness suite & 2 beauty rooms.

The Corus Warwick Meer End Road, Honiley, Warwick Tel: 01926 486129 Web: www.corushotels.com/warwick Bedrooms: 64 Banqueting: 160

Brownsover Hall Hotel Brownsover Lane, Old Brownsover, Rugby Tel: 01788 555360 Web: www.corushotels.com/brownsoverhall Bedrooms: 47 Banqueting: 80 Facilities: Use of nearby health club.

Corus Hotel Birmingham South Redditch Road, Hopwood, Birmingham Tel: 0121 445 7818 Web: www.corushotels.com/birminghamsouth Bedrooms: 58 Banqueting: 160

Corus Hotel Solihull Stratford Rd, Solihull, B90 4EB Tel: 0870 609 6133 Contact: Janine McMahon Web: www.corushotels.com/solihull Bedrooms: 111 Banqueting: 150 Facilities: full leisure facilities.

WEST SUSSEX

Chichester Park Hotel Madgwick Lane, Chichester, PO19 7QL Tel: 01243 817400 Contact: Dean Chahboune Web/Email:www.chichesterparkhotel.com / info@chichesterparkhotel.com Bedrooms: 77 Banqueting: 160 max Facilities: swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room

WILTSHIRE

Milford Hall Hotel 206 Castle Street, Salisbury SP1 3TE. Tel: 01722 424116 Contact: Ali Drew Events Manager Web/Email:www.milfordhallhotel.com / alidrew@milfordhallhotel.com Bedrooms: 35 all en-suite Banqueting: 80 (100 in 2008) Facilities: guest passes for local LA Fitness & Parkwood private leisure.

Shaw Ridge De Vere Venues Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, SN5 7DW. Tel: 01793 878785 Contact: Rachel Ewen Web/Email: www.devershawridge.co.uk / dvs-sales@devere-hotels.com Bedrooms: 152 Banqueting: 300 Facilities: cardio vascular suite, fitech lifestyle room, sauna, steam room, spa, aerobics studio, café pulse, health & beauty suite, solaria.

WORCESTERSHIRE

The Abbey Abbey Road, Great Malvern WR14 3ET Tel: 01684 892 332 Contact: Genarro de Borkon Web/Email: www.sarova.com / abbey@sarova.co.uk Bedrooms: 103 Banqueting: 250 Facilities: local facilities.

YORKSHIRE

Nidd Hall Hotel Nidd, Harrogate, HG3 3BN Tel: 01442 236777 Contact: Warner Events Team Web/Email: www.warnerbreaks.co.uk/ warnergroupsales@bourne-leisure.co.uk Bedrooms: 183 Banqueting: 360 Facilities: heated indoor pool & spa pool, sauna, steam room, fitness studio, Decleor health & beauty therapies, archery, air rifle shooting.

Village Hotel & Leisure Club Henry Boot Way, Priory Park, East Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7DY Tel: 0879 421 5742 Contact: Rachel Underwood Web/Email: www.village-hotels.co.uk / rachel.underwood@village-hotels.co.uk Bedrooms: 116 Banqueting: 180 Facilities: 4500 sq foot gymnasium, 25 m swimming pool aerobics & relaxation studios, sauna, steam room, spa pool, Healthworks.

Sheffield Park Hotel Chesterfield Rd South, S8 8BW Tel: 0114 282 9988 Contact: Vikki Ellis Web: www.pedersenhotels.com/sheffield Bedrooms: 95 Banqueting: 375 Facilities: extensive health club, incl pool, spa pool, fitness suite, sauna & steamroom.