OPERATION HEN Following the turmoil of the past two years, it’s understandable that folk should be keen to make the most of special occasions in 2022 and truly spend quality time with friends, family and loved ones. For those looking to celebrate milestones and of course upcoming weddings, Spabreaks.com has revealed its top spas and hotels for group spa days and overnight retreats. So, grab Team Hen and check out Doubletree by Hilton Chester, where you and your best gals can experience the Afternoon Spa Retreat. This luxurious spa experience includes a choice of one treatment from Signature full body massage, hot stones back of the body massage, Elemis Superfood facial, luxury manicure or luxury pedicure. You’ll also be delighted by a one-course meal from the Spa Choice menu and full use of the spa facilities, including the pool, sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy pool, meaning this will be the perfect way to spend an afternoon relaxing with your bride tribe. The package starts from £89 per person, with afternoon sessions available from 1pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 2pm to 7pm Saturday and Sunday. Spabreaks.com’s expert team can also help to tailor the ideal celebratory or group getaway. Check out www.spabreaks.com IN REMEMBRANCE Liverpool Lighthouse Choir has released Abide With Me to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. The much-loved hymn had been sung by the choir’s predecessor, Love and Joy Gospel Choir, at the Hillsborough memorial service while the names of those who lost their lives during the tragedy on 15th April 1989 were read out. This was done every year for the past 20 years before the pandemic. The choir recorded this track as part of a collection to pay tribute to those affected by the disaster, including several of its members, and to offer hope and healing to everyone affected by loss at this time. The effects of the past two years on people’s well-being have been wideranging and unprecedented, so it seemed natural for the Choir, which was formed during lockdown, to extend the dedication of its music to include all those who’ve suffered. Abide With Me is free to stream on all platforms including Spotify and is 99p to download. All proceeds will go to Liverpool Lighthouse Charity, which supports music in the local community with a focus on disadvantaged and vulnerable young people. For further information, check out the website www.liverpoollighthouse.com/community-choir TO A TEE The UK is known for some of the best golf courses in Europe and many golf fans will be looking to book a break away this summer to try their luck at some iconic courses. Indeed, if you or your intended are fans of the sport, you may even want to combine a golf and spa break for a relaxing hen, stag or sten break. You won’t be alone as a new study commissioned by the International Golf Travel Market claims more than 40 per cent of golfers name spa facilities to be key influencers when choosing a golf holiday. Inspired to investigate the most picturesque locations for golf and spa getaways, golfsupport.com took to Instagram to get the answers. The best news is that the second most shared venue on the list, with a whopping 38,435 hashtags, is right on your doorstep – Champney’s Mottram Hall Hotel, Cheshire. Labelled the UK’s ‘original health spa’ Champney’s features multiple spa and golf rooms alongside a 7,006-yard golf course, which hosted the 2013 European Seniors’ PGA Championship. Mottram Hall recently had more than a 5,000 per cent search increase on Google Trends, making it the place to be right now. To find out more about booking a break at Mottram Hall, head over to www.champneys.com/hotels/mottram-hall Image courtesy of Liverpool Lighthouse Choir Scan to view video 10
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