Ribby Hall Village News

THE RESTAURANT AT RIBBY HALL VILLAGE SHORTLISTED FINE DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR IN THE RADIO WAVE CULTURE & LIFESTYLE AWARDS

Posted on May 15th, 2012

The Restaurant at Ribby Hall Village is down to the final three in the Fine Dining Category in the Radio Wave Culture and Lifestyle Awards 2012.

This is the third year the awards have been held to celebrate everything that is great on the Fylde Coast. The listeners of RadioWave are invited to send in their nominations for each category and the three most popular shortlisted to win an award.

The Awards Ceremony, when the winners are announced, takes place on Thursday, 31^st May 2012 at a Black Tie event at the Hilton, Blackpool.

The Restaurant manager, Bevan Morgan-Middleton comments: “We’re absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for this award, especially as the nominations come from our customers who enjoy the food and ambience at The Restaurant. It’s a great acknowledgement to the hard work of our team and the skill of Simon Ball, our talented head chef. Please vote for us – we’d love to win!!”.

Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 27^th May 2012. To vote for The Restaurant at Ribby Hall Village visit http://www.wave965.com/local/culture-and-lifestyle-vote-now/!!

Posted in Dining, General

June Bank Holiday Opening Times

Posted on May 14th, 2012

Monday and Tuesday, 4^th & 5^th June Bank Holiday opening times are 8am – 9pm and peak prices will be in use.

Posted in Fitness and Leisure

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Posted on May 8th, 2012

After the bank holiday weekend it can seem like a little bit of a flop getting back into the swing of work, so I decided to take advantage of the dry morning that we’re having and see just what is going on around The Village, sure that I would see a wealth of wildlife. My journey into work this morning assured me that Ribby would be alive, I saw shellduck roosting on one field and lapwing with the fluffy suggestion of a chick in another so I was hopeful.

My first stop was the Village Garden which has benefitted from the sun/rain combination of recent weeks. The trees surrounding the garden were heavy with birdsong. I heard and saw quite a lot of our usual favorites, The blackbirds were flitting about in the damp grass and singing to each other, the shyer blue tits and great tits were in song and the robins, that we usually associate with Christmas, were enjoying a perch on the fence surrounding the garden and in full voice.

I do love this time of year.

Keith?

I was hoping to catch up with Keith when I got to the Garden, but he must have been at the poly-tunnel as all I could find were his tools, ah well, perhaps he’s camera shy? Never mind, I took the opportunity to have a poke around and see what’s going on

The trouble with organic gardening

It looks like the caterpillars anre enjoying the cabbages!

Getting ready to go out!

The Greenhouse it looking very productive, I’m quite tempted to buy some of the extra plants, I’ve seen them for sale in the foyer of the Village Life Shop.

Which current is this?

As I was wandering around the garden it suddenly dawned on me that I had come out today to have a look for wildlife and I’ve ended up making myself slightly hungry and feeling a bit guilty for neglecting my little vegetable patch at home. The weeds are taking over a bit there!

On my way back to the office I saw some swallows performing their areal acrobatics over the equestrian centre’s paddock, I wonder if they’ll be nesting on the Admin building again this year, It really is a sign of spring (summer?) when we start to see these guys appear back from their wintering grounds in South Africa, with a bit of luck they’ll have brought some good weather too.

Have a great week

Lydia

Posted in Green Agenda

Welcome to our Green Blog!

Posted on May 1st, 2012

Here at Ribby Hall Village we’ve been enjoying spring, there are bluebells in bloom and blossom on the trees and this years first batch of ducklings have arrived along with the swallows!

We’re going to be using this blog to keep you up to date with the greener side of The Village, wildlife spots, pictures, projects and activities to help you to enjoy your holiday in the greenest way possible. If there’s anything you’d like covered in the blog, or if you just want to say ‘hi’ feel free to drop me a line lydia.tague@ribbyhall.co.uk

Posted in Green Agenda

KEITH LEMON FILMS NEW TV SHOW AT RIBBY HALL VILLAGE

Posted on April 19th, 2012

Keith Lemon was recently to be found indulging in a spot of rest and relaxation at The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village. The comedian was there filming for his new TV series Lemonaid.

The new series sees Keith tackling a variety of problems and helping dreams come true, aided by a different celebrity helper each week. Each week, Keith meets real people with real problems and – in his own inimitably mischievous and anarchic style – he will seek to tackle those problems and turn them on their head.

The Video Tape for this episode featured a couple from Darwen who work very hard in a pet shop. The boyfriend arranged for Keith to give him and his girlfriend a break at the Spa Hotel while Jedward looked after the pet shop!– not realising that Keith would be joining them on their ‘romantic’ break!

The show was aired on Saturday,14^th April on primetime ITV at 6.15pm.

View the ‘best bits’ of this episode at http://www.itv.com/lemonaid/extra-good-stuff/extragoodstuff-bestbits/

Keith Lemon Visits The Spa Hotel

Posted in General, Short Breaks and Holidays, Spa and Hotel

NEW ARCHITECT DESIGNED COUNTRY RETREAT OPENS AT RIBBY HALL VILLAGE, LANCASHIRE

Posted on April 19th, 2012

Ribby Hall Village are delighted to announce the opening of their new architect-designed, ultra-chic holiday retreat, Villanova. The private and tranquil country house sleeps up to eight people, is open 365 days a year and offers a unique self-catering experience. The contemporary escape is set in its own beautifully landscaped gardens within the grounds of Ribby Hall Village, and as a guest, you can take full advantage of the superb leisure and dining facilities on offer just a short stroll away.

This elegant and beautifully designed country house has everything you need for a relaxing holiday wind-down; from comfy sofas to a relaxing outdoor hot tub. A stress-free stay is guaranteed in the comforts of a luxurious home-from-home setting.

Open plan living, dining & fully fitted kitchen on the first floor with DVD player & audio music system
Glass sliding doors open on to the south-west facing balcony where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Fylde countryside
Balcony leading from living area with hot tub and outside furniture
Outside staircase leads down to landscaped, lawned gardens to front and wood and lawned gardens to rear
Beautiful oak staircase leads to ground floor and the bedrooms
Master bedroom with king size bed and en-suite shower room
2^nd bedroom with king-size bed
3^rd bedroom with twin beds
4^th bedroom with twin beds
All bedrooms have wall-mounted televisions
Eco-friendly central heating system
Private gated driveway to front and rear and parking for up to 4 cars
Large, safe garden, ideal for children to play, with a patio area with BBQ, stylish outdoor furniture and a pretty summer house.

The interior is quirky and doesn’t take itself too seriously with a palette of soft, rich neutrals and a luxurious yet pared-down style to create an informal and understated interior with an emphasis on relaxing. Predictable country house clichés have been avoided with the use of clean lines and striking hues with decorative and elegant finishing details and a subtle mix of traditional and contemporary furniture. A wall of glass in the living area exploits a spectacular Fylde Countryside and ensures a sunny, light filled room. Quirky finishing touches add a humorous side to this ideal holiday environment.

Villanova Holiday House sleeps 8 peopleLuxury holiday villa in Lancashire

Luxury holiday home

Posted in General, Short Breaks and Holidays

Ribby Hall Village is a finalist in the 2012 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

Posted on April 10th, 2012

Ribby Hall Village Conference & Banqueting has been named as a finalist in the Business Tourism category of the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012.

As a finalist Ribby Hall Village now goes forward to the glittering Awards Ceremony which is being held on 22 May 2012 at Athena, an art deco gem located in the heart of Leicester’s cultural quarter.

Ribby Hall Village will have to wait until then to find out which award they will receive. All finalists are guaranteed to receive a Gold, Silver, Bronze or Highly Commended Award.

Commenting on the finalists James Berresford, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive said “I would like to congratulate all those nominated as VisitEngland Awards for Excellence finalists this year. This is no small achievement in a year when we have received a record number of submissions. The quality of submissions this year has been outstanding and Ribby Hall Village can justifiably take credit and pride in earning a place at the top of their category in England. I wish everyone all the best for the final in May”.

Speaking on behalf of Conference & Banqueting at Ribby Hall Village, Manager, Paul Green, said

“These awards are the pinnacle of the Business Tourist industry and to be nominated as one of five finalists out of 392 businesses that entered or were nominated, is a great achievement for the team and reflects the hard work, passion and professionalism that they bring to our business and that our guests enjoy. We strive to constantly raise the bar through reinvestment in both our team and facilities for our guests’ benefit, so to receive this recognition is very pleasing.”

Posted in Business Conferences, General

May Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Posted on March 26th, 2012

Monday 7^th May Bank Holiday. Opening times are 8am – 9pm and peak prices will be in use.

Posted in Fitness and Leisure

Ribby Hall Village Launches R Magazine

Posted on March 2nd, 2012

Hot off the press, Ribby Hall Villages NEW and very first Magazine called R Magazine will next week be delivered to residential properties and business premises throughout the Fylde Coast and Preston areas.

Perhaps best known as a five-star holiday village after a decade of advertising on Granada TV, or most recently for the ALL-NEW Spa Hotel; bosses at Ribby Hall Village are keen to ensure local residents are aware of all they can enjoy as a day visitor to The Village. Local residents of all ages are being encouraged to visit for an hour, a day or even an overnight stay to experience one of the more than 60 different sport & leisure activities on offer or to sample some culinary delights in the restaurants, cafes and bars available.

Holiday Village near Blackpool, Lancashire

Excited staff at Ribby Hall Village

Thanks to customer demand for Ribby Hall Village’s vast array of products and services for local residents, the company continues to go from strength to strength and when both locally and nationally companies are having to streamline their organisational structures and staff numbers, Ribby Hall Village is currently in the midst of yet another recruitment drive, culminating in more than 100 new staff joining the company in less than 12 months.

Mark Partington, Operations Director at Ribby Hall Village was keen to point out the importance of attracting local people to use the fantastic facilities on offer,

“Ribby Hall Village is very much geared towards providing local people with everything from traditional beauty treatments to fabulous full on spa pamper days to delicious homemade café lunches in the NEW Lavender Tea Room to afternoon tea and dinner in The NEW Brasserie at The Spa Hotel. In addition to the international brands we work with including Starbucks, Papa John’s, OPI and Dermalogica to name a few, we’re extremely proud of all we have to offer, and so every time we talk to someone locally about what’s new or indeed an event that’s happening at The Village, it’s always disappointing when you hear ‘Oh, I didn’t realize Ribby is open to local residents.’ We’re hoping that our Magazine will start to help us talk to those who enjoy living in the surrounding towns and villages that could also benefit from spending a little time with us. Hopefully this is going to be the first of many editions!”

NOTES TO EDITORS:

Ribby Hall Village is an independent, award-winning, five-star holiday village set in more than 100 acres of landscaped grounds, eight miles from Preston and Blackpool and ten minutes from the M6 motorway. It is open 365 days a year, has an unrivalled choice of luxury self-catering accommodation; an award-winning conference and banqueting facility and a sport & leisure centre with a family fun pool and adult-only swimming pool. There is also a vast choice of indoor and outdoor activities, bars, restaurants, cafes and evening entertainment available.

Ribby Hall Village, Ribby Road, Wrea Green, Lancashire PR4 2PR www.ribbyhall.co.uk

Staff celebrate launch of new magazine

Posted in Business Conferences, Dining, Fitness and Leisure, General, Short Breaks and Holidays, Spa and Hotel, Weddings

Mother’s Day on The Village

Posted on February 28th, 2012

There’s no better place to spoil the special lady in your life than Ribby Hall Village. You will find a restaurant to suit every taste and budget…

The Restaurant

For something very special onMother’s Day take a visit to TheRestaurant. Enjoy 2 courses for £16 or 3 courses £20. To book your table at The Restaurant call 01772 671 155.

The Bar & Grill

Bring your Mum to The Bar & Grillfor a special meal together.Food will be served from 12 – 8pm.To book your table atThe Bar & Grill call 01772 674 422.

The Garden Room

Enjoy a three course carvery lunchSunday, 18th March 2012 12-3pm£15.95 per adult, £9.95 per childBook 6 adults or more and 1 goesfree. To book your table in TheGarden Room call 01772 688 558.

Posted in Dining