CROWN HOTEL SADDLING UP TO HOST ST LEGER PREVIEW EVENT

CROWN HOTEL SADDLING UP TO HOST ST LEGER PREVIEW EVENT The four star Crown hotel in Bawtry is planning ahead of Doncaster’s most prestigious Racing event of the calendar – The St Leger, by announcing a preview dinner is to be held at the hotel on 11th September – just before the start of the racing. The evening which will be sponsored by the official sponsors of the St Leger – Ladbrokes and the head of PR for them David Williams will sit on the panel of experts. Joining David will also be host for the evening Derek Thompson ‘Tommo’ of Channel 4 racing, Simon Mapletoft from Sky TV’s At The Races and lastly Roger Hart, resident tipster at Doncaster Racecourse. Katey Dent Sales Manager for the Crown said “The event will be a great opportunity for racing enthusiasts to come and listen to all the top tips for the fantastic week of racing in Doncaster! Not only this, but they will enjoy a scrumptious 4 course menu including Yorkshire fishcake as a starter and roast beef and Yorkshire pudding as main course. After dessert, tables will enjoy a table platter of Yorkshire cheeses”. The evening will also include an auction with exclusive racing related prizes, and also a free bet raffle sponsored by Ladbrokes where guests can win up to £100 of free bets for the St Leger. Katey added “It’s a black tie event and after the dinner and racing analysis by the panel of experts, guests can enjoy the rest of the evening with a disco and stay over too if they wish with special rates we are offering for the event”. The Crown hotel is a preferred partner hotel with Doncaster Racecourse and is looking forward to a busy Leger Race week with accommodation, restaurant and bar. For details please email events@crownhotel-bawtry.com or visit the hotel web-link http://www.crownhotel-bawtry.com/racing/st-leger.php. Ends.

Emma Wood is the new Jewel in Bawtry's Crown

Pictured above: Emma Wood, the new Weddings Operations Manager at the Crown Hotel The four star Crown hotel in Bawtry is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Wood as their new Weddings and Events Operations Manager. Emma, 23, will be moving to Bawtry to live and is looking forward to the role ahead. Emma commented “I am so looking forward to joining the fantastic team at the Crown. I know the guys there as previously working for Doncaster Racecourse, the hotel used to sponsor races and is the preferred partner hotel to the racecourse”. Emma studied Event Management at Derby University, and decided she wanted to pursue a career in hospitality and events after helping organize events for the Aurora Centre Cancer charity, after her mum was diagnosed with the disease over 5 years ago. Emma added “Of the many events we organized for the charity, it included the Cusworth music festival which was a huge success. I just love the hospitality Industry and really enjoy dealing with customers. I am thrilled to be dealing with the weddings at the hotel – the Crown is a leading venue in Doncaster for weddings – its going to be great!” The Crown Hotel Director Craig added “Emma has a lovely friendly and bubbly personality and will fit in perfectly with the management team currently at the hotel”. Anyone interested in weddings at the hotel please contact events@crownhotel-bawtry.com to book an appointment. Emma is taking over from Tom Norton who leaves the hotel after 7 years in the role.

Mother Days @ The Crown Hotel Bawtry!!!

Mothers Day @ The Crown Hotel Bawtry
SUNDAY 18th March 2012
£29.95 per person

Served @ 12pm or 2.30pm


Smoked Salmon Platter
Traditionally served with lemon wedge and black pepper

Duo of Melon
With apricot and raspberry coulis

Traditional Prawn Cocktail
Served with brown bread

Homemade Yorkshire Pudding
With red wine and tarragon gravy
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Leek and Potato Soup
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Roast Salmon
With chive cream sauce

Hand Carved Sirloin of Beef
With homemade Yorkshire pudding and pan gravy

Traditional Roast Turkey
With chipolata sausage and cranberry stuffing

Chicken Breast
Red wine and mushroom sauce

Roast Leg of Pork
With cracking and apple sauce

Leek and Gruyere Crown
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Chocolate Torte

Vanilla Cheesecake, red berry compote

Profiteroles served with chocolate sauce

Homemade Apple and Blackberry Crumble & Custard
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Tea/Coffee and Mints

Please note that we will require a £10.00 deposit per person on booking (these are non refundable) and a Pre-Order from the menu by Sunday 11th March 2012

Love is in the air for Valentines at The Crown Hotel Bawtry!!!

The perfect place to be for romance.....The Crown Hotel in Bawtry!

Call us now on 01302 710341 to book a table in our fantastic restaurant - our menu is heaven....check it out!!

http://www.crownhotel-bawtry.com/Restaurant/Restaurant%20menu%20aug%202011.pdf

For an extra romantic idea - choose one of our sharing platters for dessert - Chocolate Toffee Fondue with fresh berries, fruit, marsh mellows and shortbread biscuits or try the Crown platter with a berry trifle, sticky toffee pudding, chocolate brownie, vanilla pod ice cream and a mini custard jug - PERFECT FOR SHARING!!!!!

Make a night of it!!!! Stay over and relax in one of our fantastic bedrooms with a good old full Yorkshire breakfast the following day! Why not upgrade to our Pure Indulgence package and have a chilled bottle of pink Champagne, chocolates and flowers in the room on arrival!

Call us now 01302 710341 or email events@crownhotel-bawtry.com

Madness at Doncaster Racecourse!!!

Doncaster Racecourse has confirmed that legendary band Madness, led by iconic front man Suggs, will play at its Town Moor course on Saturday, June 30, as part of the Construction Index live music night, with the live concert after racing.



And tickets for the sure to be a sell-out event are now on sale via the racecourse’s website.



Known globally for their twenty-one top-twenty singles over seven years in the late seventies and eighties, including ‘One Step Beyond’, ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘House of Fun’, ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘My Girl’ and ‘Our House’, the band’s sound developed from their early Ska roots and has set the tone for over three decades of complete Madness.



And it’s not the first time the boys from Camden Town have mixed it up in Doncaster. After the redevelopment at the course the band were the first live act to play there, wowing a packed house which they are set to do once again.



Mark Spincer, managing director of Doncaster Racecourse, said: “It’s fantastic to have signed Madness for our Live Music Night Race Meeting in June and I am delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale.



“The band always put on and incredible show, it’s amazing to see the crowd, young and old, dancing to classic Madness tracks, I’m sure they will be absolutely electrifying to watch live. With a packed evening of top class horse racing beforehand it’s going to be a great event for people to come and enjoy.”



Madness stated: "We're over the moon to be returning to Doncaster Racecourse. Our last gig at Doncaster Racecourse was in 2008 and we remember the massive crowd fondly. Four years on, we hear the people of Yorkshire want us back. We're working on our 10th studio album at the moment, which will be out later this year - so the Doncaster Racecourse crowd can expect all the favourites plus some new stuff too!"



For more information on Doncaster Racecourse or to buy tickets go to www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk or call 01302 304200.

Grove and Rufford Hunt @ The Crown Hotel Bawtry!

Crowds thought to be in excess of 1,000 flocked to see the Grove & Rufford depart from the Crown Hotel in the centre of the historic Nottinghamshire market town of Bawtry on Boxing Day, and we were there to capture the occasion on camera.

Around 75 riders were greeted by enthusiastic applause as the Hunt made its way along the main street at the sound of Huntsman Paul Larby's horn, shortly after 11am.

It was the first time in decades that the Crown Hotel had hosted the local Hunt. Managing Director Craig Dowie, whose daughter Antonia was among those mounted, told EMR: "It's been a genuine pleasure to host such a fantastic occasion. The atmosphere has been amazing."

The Hunt made its way to nearby Scaftworth where they were greeted by Morris Dancers outside the King William pub before heading out into the country.

Getting into the festive spirit was this youngster Lucy Baguley, left, of Retford. Her pony Lady was also dressed up as a hound!

Crown Hotel Bawtry scoops 2 Awards at Doncaster Chamber 2011

Pictured Above: (Right to left) Look North presenter Harry Gration, Craig Dowie Crown Hotel Director, Katey Dent Sales Manager and Judge Jon Whitely who is the Chairman of Enterprising Doncaster.

The four Crown hotel in Bawtry is celebrating after double success at this years Doncaster Chamber Awards!

The prestigious awards were held at Doncaster Racecourse and hosted by the Look North presenter Harry Gration.

The hotel scooped the Marketing Strategy Award for their 5 Brides 1 Wedding campaign which not only gave away a wedding worth £25,000 but also raised £64,000 for the local Cash for Kids Charity which will benefit children across South Yorkshire and North Notts.

The hotel also picked up their second award for Performance through Partnership which celebrated the hotels links and local relationships with the equine sector.

Craig Dowie Hotel Director commented “I am absolutely thrilled to pick up both of these awards and this is proof of our hard work over the past year! We have a great team at the hotel and we have continued to invest in property during the year not only refurbishing our bar and restaurant, but also adding a further 8 Executive bedrooms to our portfolio”.

Katey Dent Sales manager for the hotel added “We all had a great night celebrating but it was back to work for everyone the next day – it is Christmas after all and is one of our busiest times! Our customers always come first!”