Your Glos and Wilts Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 19)

The latest news from around both counties Nearlywed NEWS THE EDEN HOTEL COLLECTION ANNOUNCE AWARD WIN The Eden Hotel Collection, a group of nine UK-based luxury boutique properties including The Kings Hotel, Cotswolds in Chipping Campden and The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham, has won the Best Emerging Talent Initiative at the Caterer.com People Awards 2019. The hotel group was recognised for its innovative Elan Spa Academy launched last year to provide a chance for beauty therapists to earn as they learn as part of a new apprenticeship scheme. For further information and to book a hotel stay or spa experience, visit edenhotelcollection.com and edenhotelcollection on Instagram. DE VERE AND JUSTBE BOTANICALS PARTNER UP De Vere, a collection of historic and contemporary hotels and event venues with properties in Gloucestershire, has announced its partnership with JustBe Botanicals. A new treatment and product line is now on offer at De Vere Cotswold Water Park's Spa6 and De Vere Tortworth Court's Leaf Spa - the first two hotels in England to stock the brand and offer its treatments. JustBe Botanicals products and treatments are handmade and designed to restore emotional balance and enhance a sense of wellbeing. Upon booking, therapists will give guests five 'state of mind' choices for how they wish to feel upon departure. These include happy, pure, active, tranquil and detoxed. Each treatment will use oils infused with a blend of botanicals targeted to achieve their desired state of mind. All spa experiences include a complimentary gin and tonic and chocolates infused with the same botanicals. Louise Tunsich, director of Spa6 at De Vere Cotswold Water Park, says, "Our aim is to create a calm oasis away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, which is why we're thrilled to announce this partnership with JustBe Botanicals. The range of treatments and products will leave guests feeling refreshed and revitalised, and we're delighted to be the first hotels in England to offer the brand's treatments and products." The partnership sees six new packages on offer at the hotels, including the Drift Away Together package designed for couples to enjoy a relaxing back massage and Rasul ritual treatment, and Life's a Breeze, offering an ultimate body massage or signature facial and a dry floatation experience. JustBe products including exfoliators, facial creams, scented candles and massage oils are available to purchase in the spa. For further information, visit devere.co.uk and Facebook @DeVereHotels HJ'S BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS 2019 ANNOUNCE REGIONAL WINNERS HJ's British Hairdressing Awards 2019 sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional has announced a winner located in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. Celebrating talent from all over the UK and in its 34 th year, the British Hairdressing Awards showcase those who display incredible skill, vision, and talent. Martin Crean of MODE, located in this Cotswold market town, won the Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year award. HJ's executive director, Jayne Lewis Orr, says, “Each year, British hairdressing goes from strength to strength. These awards serve to celebrate not just the sheer technical skill involved in hairdressing, but also the creativity and vision behind the extremely accomplished execution. Each winner has demonstrated an ability to dream big, and then bring that concept to life in imagery that's beautiful, inspiring and directional. We're very proud of all the winners.” To book an appointment with Martin at MODE, call 01386 841 123 or visit modehair.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9