Thu
20 Nov
2008

Celebrating Christmas with an International Twist…

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Driving into work through Malvern Link, Worcestershire Beacon, the highest point on the hills at 425m, sits proudly over the town of Great Malvern and The Abbey Hotel. Much of the beauty of the hills comes from the way they dramatically rise out of the landscape, particularly at this time of year, with frost covered peaks. Seeing the hills like this reminds me of a ski resort and quite randomly my thoughts quickly turn to our staff at The Abbey, from overseas, who may not have celebrated Christmas with roast turkey and Brussels sprouts followed by Christmas pudding and brandy...

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Tue
11 Nov
2008

It's not all doom and gloom at The Abbey…

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The media is all a buzz with stories of doom and gloom, but the outlook for the Abbey is still encouraging considering the country’s economic climate. Following our commitment to improving the hotel facilities, we have completed the refurbishment of our lounge bar, conference suites and bedrooms, which has been met with positive reviews, enabling the team to focus on delivering excellent standards. With the busy Christmas period soon to be upon us, we are now working hard to ensure that everything is ready. We will be purchasing well over 3000 crackers and the chef is expected to order in...

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Thu
6 Nov
2008

Bonfire in Malvern

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“Remember, remember, the fifth of NovemberGunpowder treason and plot.We see no reason, why gunpowder treason,Should ever be forgot” Yesterday, 5th of November, was the day when everywhere in the country children and adults alike, celebrated Bonfire Night. With spectacular fireworks displays, I confess I too watched and marveled at the fantastic pyrotechnical shows. But as a foreigner, do you ever – like me – wonder what Bonfire Night is about? Of course you do! Well… this is the day when people in the UK commemorate the failed plot to blow up King James I. A more pagan tradition? If commemorating...

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Thu
30 Oct
2008

Is the customer truly King or do we just desire to be serve by royalty?

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‘Congratulations Rachel, I will see you on Monday’ said Mr Jones. I put the phone down and that was when I knew I had made the right decision. The people you work with are so important to your quality of life and after eight years in one job, making the decision to move on was not one I took lightly. So, Monday morning came and my routine was much the same, round up the boys; check everybody had sandwiches and their PE kits and drop them off at school. But that is where the normality stopped as I set off...

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