Your North West Wedding- August/September 2020 (Issue 63)

A PERSONAL TOUCH V V Rouleaux has launched a kit for brides-to-be stuck at home during the lockdown. The new kit contains everything you need to make a headband, with videos to talk you through the process and helpful images. First launching in 1990, the company supply more than 5,000 luxury ribbons, tassels, braids, flowers, feathers and cords in 100 different colours. V V Rouleaux is stocked in John Lewis and Liberty London and have a blog full of inventive ways to use ribbons for your big day. To see more, check out www.vvrouleaux.com A GRAND CELEBRATION Just a handful of weeks after Manchester’s newest design- led venue, Hotel Brooklyn, opened in the heart of Portland Street it closed its doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The property has announced it will re-open for a second time on 21 st August, 2020, celebrating with an amazing competition. Guests that book directly before 26 th November, 2020 will be in the running to win a five-night stay in New York in 2021, staying in a plush Manhattan Hotel with economy return flights included. Paul Bayliss, the general manager, said: “We already have lots of features designed to allow for an environment where personal space is a key factor, including a self- check-in facility, so no contact is required. We have nearly 200 immaculately clean bedrooms, and practice in hospitality cleanliness lined up ready to go, including UV lamps, misting of rooms, tested and compliant staff fully- trained to the highest standard. Finally, we have a large restaurant, banqueting spaces, several separate kitchens and four lifts, allowing us to plan for continued social distancing. I’m delighted to get back into the office and celebrate the hospitality industry for what it is – the art of entertaining guests.” Visit www.hotelbrooklyn.co.uk fo r more information. DRINK IT ALL IN Having successfully hit its initial crowdfunding target of £40K, Manchester Union Brewery has created a stretched target for its Together We CAN campaign. Having lost its revenue overnight to the UK-wide lockdown, Manchester Union Brewery launched its campaign to break into commercial retail by moving its product from keg to can in the hope of catering for stores and weddings. Jamie Scahill, the director, told us: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the support and generosity we’ve received during this challenging time. When the lockdown put a stop to business as usual, we knew we would have to be bold and act fast to keep the business afloat – but without the help of more than 500 supports who’ve pledged money to help us, it simply wouldn’t be possible for us to branch out into commercial retail as we’re now able to.” Visit www.manchesterunionbrewery.com REST AND RELAXATION The North Lakes Hotel & Spa has re-opened its gym and spa facilities. Located on the edge of the picturesque town of Penrith, the property has six luxurious treatment room, manicure and pedicure stations, a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and indoor whirlpool. The gym has two cross-trainers, three bikes, one lateral cross-trainer, free weights, air-conditioning and training available at an additional cost. The hotel is ideal for weddings and weekend breaks, with the historic Penrith Castle and a selection of shops all close by. There are also plenty of places to take photographs, including the meadow, small pagoda and firepit. Check out www.northlakeshotel.co.uk fo r more information. YOUR ESSENTIALS 9