THINK GREEN The multi-award-winning Oakman Group is dedicated to helping the planet and has planted a million trees to help reduce the company’s daily carbon emissions. The business was founded 15 years ago and owns two Bedfordshire-based pubs, The Woburn and The White Hart– a popular wedding venue in Ampthill. For every cup sold across the group’s pubs and hotels, the team committed to planting one tree through Tree Nation. This fantastic not-for-profit organisation helps local communities by creating jobs and protecting biodiversity worldwide. The trees planted covered almost 450 hectares of reforested land in both Madagascar’s Eden project and the Usambara Biodiversity Conservation project in Tanzania, all thanks to selling 2,500 cups of coffee daily. To celebrate the achievement, the founder and chairman of the Oakman Group, Peter Borg-Neal, planted an oak tree in the company’s new Oakman Kitchen Garden at The Akeman Inn in Kingswood with assistance from his team. Peter says, “We couldn’t have achieved our first year’s target without the support of our guests. Planting this young Oak is a simple commemoration of what small groups can do with little effort or personal impact, while having profound effects. For example, we were the first pub group to ban plastic straws, eventually leading to their national disappearance, as well as the first pub group to install electric charging points in our new pub car parks. We always seek ways to make a difference without losing sight of our commercial responsibilities.” For more information about the company, check out: www.oakmaninns.co.uk SAY “I DOS” Situated on the outskirts of Bedford, Woodland Manor Hotel is a beautiful wedding venue that’s launching a new reception package. The Venue with a Heart package is available to all couples who want to celebrate their special day on a limited budget. Available until April 2023, couples can host memorable receptions Mondays to Thursdays from 5 pm to 11 pm in the Autograph Suite surrounded by 40 loved ones for only £1,999. The package has been specifically tailored by the events team, who work with local suppliers to provide the best experience possible for pairs with many wedding must-haves. Couples who book the package will receive help from an on-site wedding coordinator, a professional photographer to capture the day, a DJ to entertain loved ones in the evening, use of the grounds for photos and a red-carpet welcome. Chair covers and sashes, candle-themed centrepieces, a welcome sign and a cake stand will also be provided. In the evening, guests can enjoy a hot buffet, a two-tiered cake, a mini doughnut wall and a sweet station. Additional upgrades are available for an additional price; this includes a photo booth, welcome drinks, a hog roast, extra guests, ceremony hire and more! For more information, check out: www.woodlandmanorhotel.co.uk THE LITTLE ONES Situated in Hertfordshire, Little Petals Event Nannies LTD is a new company offering childcare services perfect for weddings. The company covers a wide range of events, providing a specialist and flexible service tailored to clients needs. Children can be involved in events as much or as little as desired, meaning the whole family can enjoy the celebrations without worrying about the little ones. If the children want some time away, the team will keep them entertained with fun and games while ensuring kids go to bed at a reasonable time without upsetting their bedtime routine or cutting evenings short for the adults. For a free quotation, please email Grace at lp.eventnannies@gmail.com. Check out: www.lp-eventnannies.co.uk Catch up on news from around the counties NEWS Nearlywed www.woodlandmanorhotel.co.uk www.gettyimages.co.uk LOCAL NEWS 9
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