Category Archives: General

September Employee of the Month ~ Emily Douthwaite-Hodges

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September Employee of the Month Emily Douthwaite-Hodges Emily has worked at Oake Manor for almost three years, and is our newest Team Leader. Emily can now be spotted on Sunday’s behind our welcome desk. Emily has fantastic customer service and …Read More

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Blueberry & Hazelnut Frangipan Recipe

Ingredients: 175g Unsalted Butter 175g Caster Sugar 3 Eggs 50g Plain Flour 175g Whole Hazelnuts Seeds from 1 Vanilla Pod 300g Frozen/Fresh Blueberries 1 Cooked Pastry Case Method: Pre heat over to 165c Cream the butter, caster sugar and vanilla pod …Read More

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August Employee of the Month ~ Ginny Gillingham

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Congratulations to our Deputy Catering Manager, Ginny, who is our Employee of the Month for August. August for Ginny involved not only continuing to do a fabulous job as Deputy Catering Manager and Wedding Coordinator, but she also had to …Read More

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Something Old Something New…

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Old friends, new music, borrowed time and blue skies. Four elements for your perfect day. The sun was shining as I glided up the red carpet in my vintage Bentley. My …Read More

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July Employee of the Month ~ Bethany Collins

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Bethany has only worked at Oake Manor for 6 months but she has made quite an impression in that time. Bethany is extremely hard working and is happy to undertake any task given to her. She is always happy to help …Read More

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Partying with the Pirates

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I’m sat having my cappuccino in the bar with my pals, waiting for my tee time to come around and out of nowhere Ariel, yes Ariel the mermaid, appears in the doorway, floats through wheeling a giant speaker singing, Under …Read More

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Comedy Dining at Oake Manor

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Comedy Dining at Oake Manor When you’re innocently walking to the glass polishing room and a Gladiator appears before you, that’s how you know Comedy Dining are in the building. We’ve had Comedy Dining at Oake Manor a few times …Read More

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March Employee of the Month ~ Andy

This Month’s Employee of the Month – Andy Betambo Andy is our Head Chef and has worked at Oake Manor for over 15 years. Andy is extremely hard working and invaluable in the kitchen. He does a great job creating …Read More

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