NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the region BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL Located in Retford, Serenity Blooms has been awarded the Wedding Florist Regional Winner at The Wedding Industry Awards 2023. The company started in 2020 and the team have worked hard to provide clients with stunning hand-crafted floral arrangements using locally grown florals. To be recognised for this means the world to owner Sarah Fulcher. She says, “I’m absolutely over the moon to receive the award! I’m not sure it will ever sink in that I have won; I was overwhelmed to have even been nominated by my customers. The couples I’ve worked with have all been wonderful and unique, which makes the job so rewarding. I’m so lucky to get to do something that I love and work with some wonderful people.” Sarah uses her knowledge and experience to create something truly magical for lovebirds. She only works with one couple per week, allowing her to get to know clients and tailor her services to them. Sarah comments, “We’ll work together to design every aspect of your day to bring in details that are important to you, whether that be a particular flower, a favourite colour or honouring a loved one.” Discover more: www.serenityblooms.co.uk WINNER! With a handful of shops around the UK, including Nottingham, Berry’s Jewellers has won Family-Owned Watch Retailer of The Year and Retail Leadership Team of The Year at the 2022 WatchPro Awards. The awards, which cover different aspects of the watch industry, took place in London during a showstopping gala dinner and the team are thrilled with the achievements. The managing director Simon Walton says, “We’re delighted to celebrate our 125th anniversary alongside the WatchPro Awards 2022. Receiving these awards demonstrates the hard work the family and our incredible team at Berry’s have put into the business. We also thank our customers for being the main driver of our success – we truly appreciate them all.” Since 1897, the team has been working with clients to help them find memorable jewellery and watches for special occasions. Discover more: www.berrysjewellers.co.uk. www.sophieruckphotography.co.uk PURE RELAXATION Located in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, the team at Whittlebury Spa has created a range of spa packages after starting a new partnership with the wellbeing band ESPA. The luxurious spa will now be offering three different spa days and three spa breaks that incorporate natural products and individual treatments. With options for a half-day spa to overnight trips for the ultimate getaway, each one includes Heat and Ice experiences that helps eliminate any worries or stress as well as an ESPA treatment. The spa manager Sophie Clear says, “Our new range of packages will enhance our spa offering with the latest in cutting-edge treatments, natural wellbeing and sustainable products. ESPA is the gold standard for luxurious, naturally effective skincare, and our new tailored packages offer the ultimate pampering experiences with treatments to suit everyone.” The four-star countryside hotel is nestled in hundreds of acres, making it the perfect destination to get away from it all. At just a ten-minute drive from the M1 and within easy reach of Oxford, Stowe and Stratford-upon-Avon, it’s also the ideal location for a short break away or to explore the delights of the local area. For more information, visit: www.whittlebury.com/EspaAtThePark LOCAL NEWS 9
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