LOCAL SUCCESS Being an independent retailer is tough but Warrington florist La Beau Fleurs is bucking the trend and is delighted to announce that it has had its membership of the exclusive Good Florist Guide renewed for a fourth time. The Good Florist Guide is the only kitemark of quality in the world that not only checks and accredits all its members before they’re allowed to display the coveted logo but re-checks them each and every year to make sure they’re maintaining standards. This truly meritbased guide to the finest florists in the world is considered the gold standard of floristry, acknowledged as the ‘little black book’ of the very best British and Irish florists and likened to receiving a Michelin star award. It isn’t just the flowers that get checked. La Beau Fleurs had to show that every part of the business is as gorgeous as the flowers, right down to the delivery vehicle, to ensure the strict criteria was met. This means Rachel not only offers gorgeous designs but also boasts the best service and value for bespoke floristry and flowers. Rachel says, “We’re delighted to be accepted into the Good Florist Guide. We’ve been assessed and approved and are now considered to be in the top two per cent in the country! We’re passionate about flowers, design, quality, and the service we give to each of our customers, so it is wonderful to have this recognised. “What’s special about our business is our boundless creativity and enthusiasm! Serving Warrington and Cheshire and beyond since 2015 we love what we do. By offering bespoke floral bouquets and funeral flowers through our retail outlet and designing luxury wedding flowers and installations through Weddings by La Beau Fleurs, we hope to continue to grow, evolve and adapt, in order to push ourselves to be the best for our clients.” Find out more at www.labeaufleurs.co.uk HONEYMOONER’S HAVEN The award-winning Penmaenuchaf in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, has announced the much anticipated second phase of its exciting two-part refurbishment project, set for completion by March 2025. Following completion of phase one in June 2023, which unveiled four beautifully designed suites on the top floor, as well as new kitchens, phase two will introduce five additional suites, crafted with the same attention to detail, along with a new lobby bar area. Penmaenuchaf is an ancient, stone-fronted property situated at the foot of the rugged Cadair Idris and overlooking the Mawddach estuary, offering a charming mountain retreat in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. The design for Penmaenuchaf is the true definition of ‘hiraeth’, a nostalgia for the place that one’s soul feels most at home. Design will delight in Welsh mythology, incorporating playful references to local myths and legends into the design, and will draw on the history of the house to reimagine the new suites and bar. Penmaenuchaf offers a relaxing mountain retreat. Steeped in history, it’s the perfect choice for honeymooners seeking to explore the local area rich in Welsh myth and legend, and those looking for both a cultural or adventure stay. Alongside a peaceful getaway in one of 13 uniquely designed rooms and suites, guests can enjoy a relaxed dining experience of creative, modern British dishes, headed up by recently appointed Head Chef Dan Andree. Guests dining at Penmaenuchaf can expect menus bursting with flavour, which incorporate high-quality, seasonal produce, and pickings from the hotel’s own kitchen garden and surrounding woodlands. Spanning 21 acres of breathtaking scenery, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of popular tourist spots and immerse themselves in the raw beauty of the surrounding nature, from towering Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) to the enchanting Swallow Falls. Stays at Penmaenuchaf start from £230 on a bed and breakfast basis. For more information or to book, check out https://penmaenuchaf.co.uk HIT THE DANCEFLOOR The Wedding Industry Awards took place at Larkspur Lodge, Knutsford on Tuesday 12th November 2024, and announced some fabulous winners including Sefton Palm House and The Party Fettlers. “We weren’t expecting to receive the Highly Commended Award that evening,” says Mikey from Ukebox, “but we’re made up to know that the messages and testimonials from our wedding couples shone through and allowed us to showcase what we do!” Ukebox have also embarked on a new venture, The Vibe, taking all their medleys, harmonies and musical arrangements of their Ukebox tunes and giving them a complete revamp on instruments that make a big impact complete with drums, bass, guitar and percussion. “It’s something we’re launching new for 2025 so it’s going to be completely fresh and guaranteed to be a dancefloor filler. It’s our way of being a little more accessible for those who aren’t too sure what to expect with the ukulele side of things.” Mikey shares. Watch this space! Find out more at Ukebox and The Vibe at www.ukeboxband.co.uk 10
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