BICESTER HOTEL, GOLF AND SPA LATEST NEWS
The most recent news and stories from Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Head Chef Susan Hart. Her promotion and appointment was announced at the Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa Christmas Dinner and Awards Ceremony held at a local venue on Sunday 15th January 2012.
Susan's team also won the "Team of the Year Award" for outstanding effort throughout the year and coping with one of the busiest Christmas seasons since the hotel opened some three years ago.
Sue has been with the hotel since its opening in the role of Sous Chef, having previously worked at another Hotel in the local Oxfordshire area.
Susan has been covering the role of Head Chef now for some two months over our busiest period of the year and customers have been delighted resulting in some great feedback.
We are delighted with Susan's appointment and wish her lots of luck in her new role.
Susan is a hands on head chef who plans the menus for every day and for special occasions. For weddings she will meet the bride and groom to ensure that the wedding menu is right for the perfect day. For conferences, golf society days and any banqueting requirements the menu selection will be designed specifically for the size and needs of the party: a hearty warming meal for winter golf days; tasty salads in the warmer weather.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the activities for Christmas at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Congratulations to Jan McConkey who has won two free tickets to our Murder Mystery Dinner. Well Done. The answer was Hercule Poirot.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa are proud to announce that we received a Trip Advisor rating of 4 and have therefore been awarded a Certificate of Excellence Award for 2011.
We were awarded the rating for the services and facilities provided for guests and we would like to thank everyone that has helped us achieve this rating. We value all feedback given and appreciate hearing about our guests experiences with us.
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We are delighted to announce that we have just been awarded four star status by Visit England the country's national tourist board.
We were awarded the 4 stars for the services and facilities provided for guests, for the quality of the welcome, service and hospitality of the staff, the food and for our cleanliness.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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This months winner of our monthly Champagne Business Card Draw is Diane Briers from Hampshire who has won a bottle of Moët et Chandon – Congratulations, Champagne has been shipped today.
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This month Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa had 2 new X Dream bikes arrive at the gym. These will be a great addition to the gym as they are the first indoor fitness product that accurately simulates the experience of riding outdoors.
This exercise bike is equipped with real feel gears, brakes, handlebars, pedals, cranks and seat sensors which enables each move the rider makes to be accurately portrayed within the experience.
The bike puts you into a virtual world via the attached computer screen. As you ride, the full experience on the screen is translated to the equipment!
It will work a full range of muscles in the upper body and lower body so gives you a more complete workout then a standard exercise bike.
To experience the X Dream bike, discuss gym membership, our health club facilities or personal training contact the health club or call 01869 241204.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read the latest online newsletter with all the latest promotions available at the Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa, Forest of Wellbeing Health Spa
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read the latest online newsletter with all the latest promotions available at the Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa, Forest of Wellbeing Health Spa
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read the latest online newsletter with all the latest promotions available at the Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa, Forest of Wellbeing Health Spa
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The Boys On Bikes Charity Cycle Ride from Land's End to John O' Groats was succesfully completed in 11 days reaching John O' Groats on the 20th October 2010. The ride was recorded on our blog 'The Bicester' and a collection of photographs are available to look at on our 'Boys On Bikes' page.
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Click here to read the latest online newsletter with all the latest promotions available at the Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa, Forest of Wellbeing Health Spa
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Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa recently had a visit from James White of B4 Magazine. James came to review the hotel and facilities for the magazine, aimed at the business community of Oxfordshire.
You can read the review on the B4 website here
It is also available on this website as a pdf to download here
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read the latest online newsletter with all the latest promotions available at the Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa, Forest of Wellbeing Health Spa
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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Click here to read our latest online members newsletter with details of all the latest activities and workshops at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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The Gym team successfully overcame the 'Bog of Doom' and the 'Hills of Hell' to complete the 11 mile Hell Runner event in Hampshire on Sunday 15th November.
We will be entering more events in 2010 so watch this space for further details.
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We were blessed with bright sunshine for the family fun day on Sunday 16th August 2009. There was plenty to see and do, with the Fire Engine and Brawn Formula 1 car generating particular interest and not just from the children! All the activities on the day were well received including laser clay pigeon shooting, remote control cars, bouncy castle, penalty shootout, try golf, and the highlight being the members verses staff tug of war which the staff narrowly won. We would like to thank all those who attended, all the stallholders, and also staff for helping out on the day. We managed to raise a grand total of £166.81 for Save the Children, look out for the next members social event coming soon!
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Bicester Country Club hosted their 2009 Summer Ball on Saturday 18th July 2009 in the Orangery and Windsor Suite. 162 guests enjoyed a Pimms and Canapé reception with a longest drive golf competition provided by Bang and Olufsen of Oxford, photography by Studio 8 of Oxford and entertainment from Roaming Magician Mick Cairns and Caricaturist Paul Raymonde. A three course meal followed by a balloon raffle held in aid of the captain’s charities Macmillan Cancer Support and The MS Trust raised over £600.00 to be split between the two charities with prizes including a Serenata mobile phone provided by Bang and Olufsen of Oxford and £250.00 to spend on a day out shopping with lunch at Carluccios courtesy of Bicester Village.
Guests were entertained by five piece band 'Sticky Jack' and Black Cat Promotions DJ Barrie with non-dancers choosing the casino tables or bucking bronco provided by Rodeo Dan. Breakfast baguettes finished the evening for most at 2am although 4 golfers including Director of Golf Jamie Herbert tried to play golf shortly after dawn!
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Bicester Country Club held their annual PGA Pro-Am on Thursday 16th July 2009. With the weather proving kind until after the last group finished, the Golf Course held its own against 37 of the best Professionals in the B,B&O area. Pictured above is the winning Professional Mark Booth having shot a fine 3 under 68. Mark held off challenges from two local Professionals, Dusan Gavrilovic who was a junior at the original Chesterton Golf Club now Director of Golf at Studley Wood golf Club who shot a 2 under 69. In third place was Bicester’s very own Golf Course Manager Jamie Herbert who shot a 1 under 70 to tie with Paul Simpson from West Berks.
The team event was won by Matt Collis from Blue Mountain G.C. Matts team had pulled out at the last minute so frantic race was on to find 3 Bicester members to fill in. What a result that was, Brian truby, Ryan Birch and Laura Watkins won with a fine score of 14 under. Second was Bicester’s Head Professional Peter Thompson with his team on 13 under, Peter’s team consisted of Darren Broderick, Drew Blackburn and Wayne Dobbins.
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Over £7,000 was raised for Watford Mencap at Warren Clarke's Celebrity Golf Day held at Bicester Country Club on Wednesday 8th July 2009. Seventeen celebrities played on a rare July day when the rain held off. Pictured above are Warren Clarke with the main sponsor's team from St James's Place Wealth Management. Also pictured are Event Organiser Sarah Bridgeworth of Deliver Events with Kenny Lynch, Warren Clarke, Dennis Waterman and Gareth Hale and Barry Fitzpatrick chatting with Aston Villa Football Manager Martin O'Neill in the buggy.
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Funding raised by The Co-operative Bank's Oxford Corporate Banking Centre for The Oxford Children's Hospital (CHOX) passed the £20,000 mark after a golf event held at Bicester Golf and Country Club.
The CHOX Charity Golf and Spa Day proved to be a great success with over £5,000 raised for the charity.
The Oxford Corporate Banking Centre supported the event, which this year had wider appeal with the option of a Spa Day for non-Golfers.
The money raised will go towards the ongoing need to invest in the latest equipment and to maintain a high standard of care, not only within the Children's Hospital but through the whole of Children's Services within the Oxford Radcliffe Hospital.
The event included a three course meal, auction and a prize presentation for the top three teams, with former Radio 1 DJ Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart acting as compere and later joined by actor Warren Clarke.
Penny Hambridge, Children's Development Officer, Charitable Funds; said; "We are delighted that The Co-operative Bank is continuing to show its commitment to local children by fundraising for the Children's Hospital in Oxford. The support we receive really is phenomenal, especially at this difficult economic time and helps to make a real difference to thousands of children across the South."
Steve Bateman, senior business development manager, says: "We are delighted to be helping to raise money for such a worthwhile charity and really pleased we have now surpassed the £20,000 mark. The golf days have proved to be a great success over the past few years and Bicester Country Club proved a superb venue for this event."
The winning team (pictured above L-R Tom Jennings, John Farragher, Steve Bateman, Penny Hambridge, Ed Stewart & Graham Payne) was Bicester Country Club's own team led by Director Graham Payne with Duty Manager and Fitness Instructor Tom Jennings winning the individual prize.
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The 80’s themed evening was a great success and everyone got into the spirit with the fancy dress. The highlights of the evening were Martin’s fancy dress outfit, Reas' skimpy costume and the high volume of fluorescent leg warmers and sweat bands. Look out for details of the next Members social evening coming very soon.
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The health club staff turned into Smurfs for Red Nose Day and the beauty girls dressed in their pyjamas to raise money for Comic Relief. We would like to thank all members and staff for donating a total of £378 which was a fantastic effort.










