In Brief: Wyedale Hall open; Food ‘bible’ deadline; Solaglas revenue boost;
WYDALE Hall, the York Diocesan Conference and Retreat Centre, has re-opened after extensive restoration work.
The 19th Century hall, which is set in 14 acres of gardens and woodland one mile near the A170 Scarborough to Pickering road, now boasts WiFi access, a tennis court, bar and adventure playground.
More than 60 people can now be catered for at any one time. The conference room can seat up to 50 people.
The Archdeacon of Cleveland Paul Ferguson, who is the chair of the management committee, said: “We restored the main chapel, and have now given it a dual lease of life as a conference room or chapel.
“The room was originally a ballroom, and we have taken out the 1970s wooden ceiling and panels around the walls to restore it to a light, airy room, with amazing views over the Wydale valley.”
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FOOD producers across the region are being reminded of the deadline for entries in the latest deliciouslyorkshire Guide to Food and Drink.
Deadline for the Region Food Group produced guide, which features producers, retailers, distributors, firms from the hospitality and food services sectors, is April 22.
The final guide will be available in bookshops, farmshops, delis and at consumer shows. It will be officially launched at the Great Yorkshire Show in July 2009.
To find out more information about featuring your company contact Gemma Richardson on 01937 830354 or gemma.richardson@regionalfoodgroup.co.uk
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GLASS specialist Solaglas Windowcare has seen a rise in revenue driven by increased exposure in new markets such as retail.
The Rotherham-based company, part of Saint-Gobain Group, saw sales income increase by £500,000 in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter of last year.
Solaglas Windowcare provides nationwide window and frame repair, replacement and refurbishment. Currently, the business has some
340 directly-employed staff and last year reported turnover of more than £23m.
The company’s extensive portfolio of clients includes major insurers, loss adjusters, facilities management companies, building
maintenance companies, government agencies, local authorities, hotels, passenger centres and retailers.
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