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November

Golfers and would-be golfers will be getting in the swing for Christmas early at a leading venue.
Staff if the golf shop at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa in Tarporley Road, Whitchurch, are hosting a two-day sale.

Annual Am-Am tournament at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel
Kind-hearted golfers hit the right notes for a Whitchurch charity at a golf event at a leading Shropshire venue.

Hill Valley's New Manager
Kate Halewood is getting into the swing of her new role as general manager of a leading Shropshire hotel.

October

Hill Valley Little Gem Golf Day
A free golf day at a new Shropshire mini course for beginners and experienced players was hailed a resounding success.

September

M&S Golf Day at Macdonald Portal Hotel
A leading financial services company has reached its target and raised some serious cash of its own for three Chester charities.

David Wills' 18 Years
David Wills' 18 years at a leading Cheshire golf course has been a 'hole' lot of fun - and he's got the job down to a tee!

Hill Valley Wedding Fair
Brides-to-be will be given a glimpse of their dream day in a wedding fair at a leading luxury hotel in Shropshire.

Womens Golf Day
A golf day for businesswomen who are novice and experienced players will be teeing off at a leading Shropshire venue.

August

Holistic Golf Day
Former players from Liverpool's illustrious past will be raising money to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wirral Holistic Care Services Therapeutic Cancer Care.

Hill Valley Mini Golf Course Opens
A "little gem" of a mini golf course has opened at a leading venue in Shropshire.

Hill Valley Fundraising
A luxury hotel has handed over cheques worth £3,000 to two local charities.

July

Macdonald Hotels announces strong results
Improved profit, lower debt and further consolidation of their UK hotel portfolio were the hallmarks of Macdonald Hotels results for the year to September 2007.

Merseyside Children's Hospice Golf Day
Golfers will be aiming to smash through the £55,000 barrier in the tenth annual golf day for a Merseyside children's hospice.

MACDONALD BATHES IN GLORY
- Luxury hotel announced as a Leading Hotel of the World -
The five star Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is announced today (21 July 2008) as a new member of the prestigious hospitality organisation Leading Hotels of the World.

Aubergine at the Compleat Angler
London Fine Dining Group and Macdonald Hotels are delighted to announce the planned opening of 'Aubergine at the Compleat Angler' at the Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel at Marlow Bridge, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, in Autumn 2008.

MACDONALD FOREST HILLS LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WITH NEW SPA CONCEPT
The Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort is nearing the final stages of its £2 million pound spa and health club development programme, which is scheduled to launch on 25 July 2008, creating 15 new jobs for the local area.

Hill Valley Fundraiser
Leisure staff at a leading Shropshire hotel will be getting on their bike to raise money for a charity in the region.

Portal Recruitment Day
About a dozen jobs are available at a recruitment day at a luxury Cheshire hotel this month.

June

QUICK ROUTE TO 'SUCCESS'
An innovative and unique chefing programme, 'Quick to the Cut' will have its first 5 industry ready recruits graduating from this exciting course on Tuesday 10th June at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort.

Hill Valley Captains Golf Day
The top prize at the annual Captain's Golf Day at a leading Shropshire venue was shared between two members.

Sandy Lyle returned to his sporting roots to boost two Shropshire charities.
The double major championship winner led a charity golf day at the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa in Whitchurch.

Portal Hotel Joins A49 Corridor Initiative
A luxury Cheshire hotel is among a handful of businesses which have joined together within a seven-mile radius to attract more leisure visitors.

Hill Valley VIP Launch Night
Around 100 VIPs attended the official multi-million pound completion and launch of a luxury Shropshire hotel.

May

COMMUNITY CHARITIES BENEFIT FROM LAUNCH
AA local hospital is to benefit from a gala dinner as a leading Shropshire hotel says thank-you for caring for the baby of an employee.

Tickled Trout Relaunches Meeting@
The Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel in Preston is spearheading the re-launch of the hotel Group's revolutionary conference and meetings product, Meeting@ only weeks after it celebrated the reopening of its state of the art conference and meeting facility.

RURAL HOTEL IS STAR STRUCK BY AWARD
Staff at the Macdonald Bear Hotel in Woodstock are celebrating this week after securing four AA stars - the only property in rural Oxfordshire to gain this stamp of quality.

Hill Valley says Thank You
A local hospital is to benefit from a gala dinner as a leading Shropshire hotel says thank-you for caring for the baby of an employee.

Annual Golf Day at a leading Cheshire hotel
A charity which was set up in the wake of the IRA bombing in Warrington is hosting its annual golf day at a leading Cheshire hotel.

Charity Golf Day
The Shropshire branch of Macmillan Cancer Support has urged golfers to take part in a charity golf day led by former Open and Masters champion Sandy Lyle.

New Products Launch for the biggest manufacturer of white goods in the UK
A showcase event in Cheshire to launch new products for the biggest manufacturer of white goods in the UK has been hailed a success.

New Executive Chef at a leading Cheshire hotel
The new executive chef at a leading Cheshire hotel has learned the tricks of the trade from celebrity chef Gary Rhodes.

MACDONALD HOTELS RE-LAUNCHES MEETING@
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is re-launching its revolutionary conference and meetings product, Meeting@.

Min Jiang London: A taste of China in Kensington
This summer, the Royal Garden Hotel welcomes the launch of Min Jiang, a new Chinese restaurant on the tenth floor of the hotel, offering spectacular views of Kensington Gardens.

Macdonald Old England Hotel wins at Cumbrian Tourism Awards
Staff at the Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Bowness on Windermere were celebrating last night (13 May) after winning two accolades at the 2008 Cumbria Tourism Awards.

ALAN TEES OFF AT AVIEMORE
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has appointed Alan Tait as the new director of golf at the championship golf course, Spey Valley, at the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort.

Perfect getaway won't break the bank at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa
Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa in Shropshire is offering guests the opportunity to enjoy an indulgent series of spa therapies and a relaxing overnight stay, including breakfast, from only £99 per person based on two sharing.

MACDONALD MANCHESTER AWARDED FIRST AA ROSETTE
The Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa team are celebrating after being awarded their first AA Rosette for The Restaurant.

BUSINESS WOMEN GET "COINTREAUVERSIAL" WITH THE NEW LADY TRAVELLER ROOMS AT MACDONALD MANCHESTER
Women travelling to Manchester on business can now enjoy a little extra comfort and peace of mind at the four-star deluxe hotel Macdonald Manchester Hotel, as this month it recognises the growing number of lone female travellers to the city and launches a dedicated floor of 47 bedrooms designed specifically for lady travellers - with a cocktail bonus from Cointreau.

April

ROXBURGHE APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER TO SPEARHEAD MULTI-MILLION POUND DEVELOPMENT
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has appointed high-flying Christopher Wayne-Wills as General Manager of its flagship Edinburgh hotel, The Roxburghe.

Tee off for Maggie’s at Spey Valley
Maggie’s Highlands is hosting a golf event at Aviemore’s Championship Spey Valley golf course on 17 April 2008. The aim of the event is to help reach the charity’s £300,000 fundraising target to match the annual running costs of the Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT AVIEMORE?
To coincide with the unveiling of the plans for its masterplan development, the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort is launching a competition for budding young artists on what they find special about Aviemore.

MACDONALD HOTELS JOINS WITH ROYAL-TY TO TAKE FIRST STEPS INTO LONDON
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is taking its first step into central London after forming a strategic partnership with the prestigious 5 star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, which is currently undergoing a multi-million redevelopment programme of its upper three floors.

THE ROXBURGHE BOOKS ITS PLACE IN THE FUTURE
Staff at Macdonald Pittodrie House Hotel are celebrating after scooping a new star from the AA launching it into the luxury four star category.

Macdonald Pittodrie House Hotel is star struck
Staff at Macdonald Pittodrie House Hotel are celebrating after scooping a new star from the AA launching it into the luxury four star category.

AWARDS SUCCESS FOR MACDONALD MARINE HOTEL
The Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa has scooped four accolades at last weeks’ Scottish Hotels of the Year Awards, including Most Improved Hotel in Scotland and Spa Team of the Year.

GREEN CONFERENCE TRAVELS TO INCHYRA GRANGE
Trains, buses and cars – shared of course - will be heading to Macdonald Inchyra Grange later this month as it prepares to host a Sustainable Transport conference (25 April).

Scottish Challenge, Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club, June 26 -29
2008 sees The Scottish Challenge return to the picturesque Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf and Country Club for the second year of a three year agreement with Macdonald Hotels and Resorts. The tournament also welcomes back the financial commitment and support of Eventscotland, the national events agency.

COOKERY MASTERCLASS FOR PATTERDALE PUPILS
John Badley, head chef at Macdonald Leeming House will be kicking off the first of six healthy eating after-school classes at Patterdale C of E Primary school on Thursday 24 April.

MACDONALD KILHEY COURT HOTEL ANNOUNCES TOP JOB
New General Manager, Ehtisham Waris is aiming to make the four star Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel one of the finest hotels in the local area, building on its already strong reputation as an employer of choice and business and leisure destination.

MACDONALD HOTEL RESTAURANT AWARDED AA ROSETTE
Local residents in and around Wigan can now tempt their taste buds with award winning cuisine.

ANGELIC VISITORS AT ANSTY HALL
The Macdonald Ansty Hall is preparing for a host of heavenly songstresses this Friday (4 April) with the arrival of the first female classical super-group, All Angels.

Executive Chef
The new executive chef at a leading Cheshire hotel has learned the tricks of the trade from celebrity chef Gary Rhodes.

Sandy Lyle
Sandy Lyle will be driving off with each team on the first tee of the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa on Tuesday, June 10, at this year’s charity golf day.

A leading Shropshire golf venue has held the grand final of the Warwickshire PGA Challenge Trophy.
Thirty-two players representing eight clubs from throughout Warwickshire reached the final stages of the Winter Pro-Am Series at the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa in Tarporley Road, Whitchurch,

A Cheshire school is holding a fundraising pamper evening at a leading Whitchurch hotel for its library refurbishment.
The PTA of Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School in Chester Road, Malpas, has organised the pamper night next Friday (April 11) at the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa.

March

A Whixall man has written a book about his life-changing decision
Albert Minshall tells his life story in his book In A Wonderful Lifetime which he launched in front of around 160 guests on Friday (March 14) where his adventure began.