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May

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 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.