Executary News - Competitions

This issues competitions
To enter any competition, click on 'enter' for an instant email link.
Just send your name, job title, and full company address by October 17th.

Win a Two-Nights’ Break on the
Beautiful Wirral Peninsula

Barcelo - Lygon Arms 'Star' prize-draw

One very lucky reader can win two night dinner bed and breakfast package for two people.Including accommodation in one of our 16th century Suites and Dinner in the Great Hall both evenings, Champagne, Chocolates and Flowers will also greet the winner of the competition and we will also offer a 30 min Spa treatment each as part of the prize, it's a package worth around £1,200!

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and full company address.

Bicester Country Club
An Executary reader can win a weekend break for two at the Bicester Country Club.

To compliment this already established venue we are opening in October 2008 the new addition of Deluxe accommodation. This will mean that Bicester Country Club will look forward to moving towards the Conference and Meetings market offering competitive rates for meetings on 24hr rates as well as events business. The new glass roof air conditioned Orangery, due to open its doors in November, can seat up to 200 theatre style and 120 cabaret. We offer our guests and members a magnificent golf course, all weather tennis courts and state of the art leisure and spa facilities, as well as first class accommodation in a range of spacious comfortable rooms or suites.

Location M40 J9 Oxford and Bicester.
Bicester Country Club Hotel & Spa Chesterton, Bicester OX26 1TE Tel 01869 241204

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and full company address.

New Flexible Conference Rates at Ettington Park.
One lucky reader can win a two-night stay for 2 persons in an Executive Bedroom with stunning Garden Views, to include full English Breakfast, Table d’hote dinner on one evening, and a bottle of Champagne in the room on arrival. Prize is subject to availability and excludes Saturday night.

If you are looking for a conference venue with charm and want to get down to business away from the office then Ettington Park is ideal.
Classic rate starts from £180.00 to include; room hire, unlimited tea and coffee, unlimited mineral water, two course lunch and 3 course dinner, LCD projector and screen and overnight in one our newly refurbished bedrooms.

Ettington Park Hotel, Alderminster, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8BU Tel: 01789 450123

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and full company address.

Christmas Gifting Made Easy
For a chance to win your own indulgent hamper, respond before 5 Nov 08.

M&S makes it easy to choose the perfect gifts for clients and staff. Ordering couldn’t be simpler, and we can deliver direct to their door.

Win Over Clients
Thank a favourite client or impress a new one by sending one of our magnificent hampers.
Spoil Your Staff
Say a big thank you with a little something from our large choice of very special gifts. Choose from our widest ever range of gifts to suit everyone’s taste and budget.
Say Thanks with Flowers
From stunning bouquets to stylish plants, our flowers are delivered direct to their door.
Reward with Gift Vouchers
Everyone loves M&S gift vouchers. The perfect choice to reward and motivate in a way they’ll appreciate and remember.

View gifts and order online: click here
By phone: 0845 602 0 602

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and full company address.

DISTINCTIVE... DELIGHTFUL...DIFFERENT!
One lucky reader can win a 2-night weekend break for two at The Maryborough including breakfast and dinner on the first night.

The Maryborough is a unique experience, a charming old world mansion with creatively designed extension at the centre of 14 acres of natural parkland. In essence, this combination of ancient and modern is an enduring favourite of many since 1997.

Encompassing 94 exquisite bedrooms and suites, Zings Restaurant, state of the art conference facilities, fine dining and elegant banqueting suites and Leisure Club, this is the perfect destination for business and pleasure.

The ESPA Spa is a welcoming haven of tranquillity and well-being, a place where serenity pervades, where each cherished guest experiences personalised service and the ultimate in spa luxury.

Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Douglas, Cork Tel: 353 21 4365555 www.maryborough.com

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and full company address.

WIN A FANTASTIC HOUSE OF FRASER HAMPER WORTH £100
House of Fraser is giving one lucky Executary News reader the opportunity to win a fabulous £100 Classic Gift Hamper from our exclusive collection.

Presented in a beautiful bamboo slatted trunk, the Classic Gift hamper is packed with delectable treats including fine wines, pate, chutneys, wafers, Bay Tree chilli & lemon grass infused oil, Bay Tree lemon curd, Bay Tree Clementine marmalade, Artisan organic dark chocolate cookies and more.

For details about our hampers and business incentive vouchers, go to
www.houseoffraser.co.uk
or call 0844 561 1010

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and full company address.

Harvey Nichols Christmas Hampers and Gift Boxes
One lucky reader can win a Classic Christmas Hamper which retails at £100.

This classic hamper includes sweet treats such as a champagne Christmas pudding, baci di dama biscuits, Christmas puddings and stem ginger fudge, alongside mulled wine bundles and a selection of French wines and champagnes.

This Christmas, delight in the luxurious offering of festive food and wine hampers and gift boxes from Harvey Nichols Foodmarkets and Wine Shops nationwide. There are 34 hamper and gift box combinations, with prices from £30. The full Hamper range is available to view online.

Orders can be placed online at www.harveynichols.com/hampers

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and full company address.

Win a Luxurious Weekend Break in Marbella

For your chance to win a luxurious weekend break in Marbella, courtesy of International Conferences Ltd, please e-mail your name, job title, company and telephone number to: info@inter-conferences.com

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and full company address.

To enter the draw, simply visit www.hrs.com/corporate to apply for a free online demo before October 17th. Simply complete the email form and include ‘Executary Prize’ in the message box.

One lucky reader has a chance to win a two nights’ break for two in a luxurious Hillbark suite, including full English breakfast,dinner in the Yellow Room Restaurant on one evening - canapes followed by 6 courses of fine dining. Plus a 3 course dinner in the Hillbark Grill on the 2nd evening (subject to availability).

Hillbark Hotel and Spa, a Grade 11 Listed hotel, built in 1891 is set in 250 acres of parkland overlooking the Dee Estuary and the hills of North Wales. It is the perfect choice for business gatherings and conferences, with a selection of meeting rooms and full facilities available.
Experience fine dining in the elegant, award winning Yellow Room restaurant offering an imaginative menu, or the Hillbark Grill a contemporary, informal restaurant. All food is prepared by our resident Executive Chef and his team, ensuring the highest quality at all times - complimented by a choice of over 600 fine wines from the first-rate cellar.

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and full company address.

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh


One lucky reader has the chance to win a weekend stay for two including breakfast at the The Royal Scots Club. The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh, situated in one of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian streets, Abercromby Place, with country house charm and offering the very best in facilities and service. Guests can relax in one of our 20 bedrooms each individually designed and traditionally furnished, with comfort and attention to detail being second to none. All our bedrooms have complimentary wireless connectivity. Our private meeting and dining rooms have traditional charm for intimate gatherings to large presentations and receptions. www.royalscotsclub.com Do remember to include your name and full company address.

Beaufort House Win Two Nights at Beaufort House with Champagne on arrival. With no minimum stay requirement, Beaufort House luxury serviced apartments offers all home comforts with hotel luxuries. Beaufort House is a five star property, ideally located in the heart of Knightsbridge, offering 20 fully serviced luxury apartments from an intimate one bedroom to a spacious apartment with four bedrooms. All apartments are individually designed to the highest standard. Available 24 hours, the Concierge team can book any of your requirements from theatre tickets to chauffeur driven cars. www.beauforthouse.co.uk Do remember to include your name and full company address.

Christmas Celebrations at The Queens Hotel Why not enter our prize-draw to win a 2-nights’ break at The Queens, including dinner, bed and breakfast for two people? Here’s just a taste of what The Queens can offer: Christmas Black & White Ball Set in the fairytale Queens Ballroom, this is the most sumptuous of our Christmas events. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks followed by a luxurious 3-course dinner with coffee and chocolates Christmas Party Nights Promising to be a night to remember for everyone. Enjoy a drink in the bar before sitting down to the delights of a 3-course menu and then dance it all off with music from our resident DJ New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Celebrate New Year in style. Canapés followed by a spectacular 5-course Gala Dinner. Welcome in 2009 with a traditional piper. Entertainment will be provided by our DJ and Band. To enquire about a Christmas event, please contact 0113 243 1323 or email queensevents@qhotels.co.uk and quote ‘QEXEC’ www.qhotels.co.uk Do remember to include your name and full company address.

The tide is turning at St. David’s Hotel in Cardiff.... ......and you can WIN your next executive meeting here to see how. The ultimate place to meet is The St. David’s Hotel positioned spectacularly on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay, with floor to ceiling breathtaking seaviews from all 132 bedrooms and 8 meeting rooms. You can now experience, first hand, just what this has to offer with this fabulous prize. WIN an executive meeting for up to 10 guests: • Your meeting room overlooking the bay for the day • A two-course lunch • Unlimited tea, coffee and light refreshments • An energiser session to revive you after lunch • Free use of the spa with hydro therapy pools and a gym • A speed boat ride before dinner • Three-course evening meal in a private room or in the restaurant • Overnight accommodation and free upgrade for your VIP • Full Welsh breakfast in the morning To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, answer this question: How many meeting rooms does The St. David’s Hotel have? www.principal-hayley.com Do remember to include your name and full company address.

One Great George Street You could win lunch for two in the refurbished Brasserie One restaurant at One Great George Street and two tickets for the London Eye. One Great George Street is the perfect place to celebrate the festivities in London, situated in the heart of Westminster. Experience your Christmas party in the elegant surroundings of our magnificent venue. Christmas party packages are available in our grand State Rooms or Great Hall from £89pp* including a 3 course meal & wine followed by coffee and a disco until midnight. We are offering Christmas Day Delegate meetings from £74pp*. This includes meeting room, delegate stationery, 3 servings of tea/coffee, one with mince pies and a 3 course Christmas lunch in our Brasserie. Available from 17th November to 19th December 2008 Please contact us on 020 7665 2323 or info@onegreatgeorgestreet.com to check availability. Do remember to include your name and full company address.

Impress your team with a private party at Park Plaza Victoria London One lucky reader can win a one night’s bed and breakfast accommodation and a dinner at JB’s, the hotel’s AA Rosette award winning restaurant. Spoil your colleagues this Christmas and invite them to a private banquet at Park Plaza Victoria London. Enjoy a feast fit for Christmas kings and queens in their own stylish dining room, which transforms into a private disco complete with DJ so they can celebrate into the early hours. For parties as small as 10 or as large as 450, a three-course meal including half a bottle of house wine, DJ and disco and Christmas novelties costs £65 per person. To make the night extra-special, you can book a luxurious room from only £99 per night (room only, excluding VAT, subject to availability). For larger celebrations, Park Plaza Victoria London can also welcome up to 750 for a fabulously memorable Christmas drinks reception. www.parkplaza.com/londonuk_victoria Tel. 020 7034 4820 Do remember to include your name and full company address.

John Lewis Solutions for business We have a ‘Christmas Feast’ hamper, which retails at £100 to give away to one lucky reader. The latest John Lewis Solutions for business seasonal brochure, showcases a wide array of products, offering the very best in corporate gifting. This year’s collection features: • Tthe ever popular award-winning, multi-channel John Lewis Gift Voucher. • A fabulous collection of over 1200 fine wines, spirits and champagnes from Waitrose Wine Direct • A selection of tempting Gourmet Hampers packed full of indulgent nibbles, snacks and vintage wines • Our innovative Bespoke Hamper Service offering solutions that can be tailored to suit every personal taste • A range of the finest quality Luxury Chocolates • A collection of leading brand-named Business Gifts with products such as Armani, Apple, Bowers & Wilkins, Radley and Molton Brown • A fragrant choice of Fresh Flowers, available in a range of stunning hand-tied bouquets and stylish arrangements. Do remember to include your name and full company address.

Your M&S lunchtogo For your chance to win a case of Champagne please answer the question below: Name one of the sandwich platters available to order from Your M&S lunchtogo? Need to wow clients and impress the boss? Your M&S lunchtogo takes the stress out of organising business lunches and events. Your M&S lunchtogo offers the delicious food you expect from Marks & Spencer, delivered direct to your office*. Try our convenient set menus, or get creative with a range of over 300 products including sandwich platters, sushi, buffet food, healthy options, indulgent treats and Champagne, wine and beer. Place your order by 4pm (10am for platters) and Your M&S lunchtogo will deliver the next working day. Online ordering and our credit account option means lunch is just a click away! Visit www.marksandspencer.com/lunchtogo and register today. Do remember to include your name and full company address.