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!”

Eastside Magazine Champagne tasting night night at The Crown Hotel Bawtry!

Eastside Champagne tasting was a totally brilliant girlie night last night!!! Thanks to the amazing Jane and Nicole from Elements Medispa, PR guru Emma Gosling and the fab ladies from the WI for coming along!!!
So which were the best and worst???
The winner was Charmant Rose Premier Cru from the Champagne Warehouse closely followed by Aldi Veuve Monsigny Brut which is only £12.99!!!!! Bargin!!
The worst of 9 bottles was Tesco Finest Premier Cru - very gassy and fake!!!
There are a few sore heads in Bawtry today!! Thanks girlies!!

Lovely Dom hits Bawtry!!

It was great to see the lovely Dom Littlewood staying at The Crown Hotel last night!!

Dom is a fantastic TV presenter and currently works on Cowboy Builders and The One Show and has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing.

Dom happily chatted with guests but was filning in the area so was also working hard!

See you again soon Dom!

Win Meet and Greet tickets with X Factor Paije, 2 tickets to Doncaster Racecourse Halloween Event and a Stay @ The Crown Hotel Bawtry!!!!

Partners The Crown Hotel Bawtry and Doncaster Racecourse have teamed up to offer you the chance to win a FANTASTIC Halloween prize!!!

Not only will you win 2 tickets to THE place to be this Halloween at Doncaster Racecourses Spook-tactular Halloween thriller event on Saturday 29th October, but you will also win the opportunity to meet and greet X factor Finalist Paije Richardson!!!!

http://www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk/what-s-on/spook-tacular-halloween-thriller-saturday-29-october-2011.html

Buts that’s not all folks!! You will also win a night’s stay for 2 people at Doncaster Racecourses Preferred partner hotel The Crown for 2 people in a twin room with full Yorkshire breakfast the following day!!

www.crownhotel-bawtry.com.

To win this prize – simply follow us on Twitter @crownbawtry and message us with ‘Paije’ followed by your name and contact email or phone number.

Competition closed at 12 noon on 28th October and the winner will be selected at random and contacted by The Crown Hotel with details for the prize.

Please note one of the 2 people attending MUST be over 18 years of age.

Please note this prize cannot be used on a different date or redeemed for any other prize or cash.

Crown Hotel Bawtry are finalists for the Doncaster Chamber Awards 2011!!!!

2011 DONCASTER CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS sponsored by MODE Magazine
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Doncaster Chamber is proud to announce the Finalists of Doncaster’s most prestigious business event....the Doncaster Chamber Business Awards, sponsored by MODE Magazine.

A number of the town’s most inspiring businesses and entrepreneurial individuals have been recognised for their contribution to the Doncaster economy and local business community.

Bawtry Retail Association
Location: Throughout Bawtry
Website: www.visitbawtry.com

Bawtry Retail Association was formed early in 2011 to provide a forum and collective approach to promoting business within the prosperous market town of Bawtry. They provide representation for all businesses including retail, professional and social.
An executive board has been established consisting of Bawtry business owners and working groups, to deal with specific events and initiatives.
It is a not-for-profit organisation which has the mutual benefits of Bawtry and the wider business and social community at its core.
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Be More Social
Location: Bawtry
Employees: 2
Website: www.bemoresocial.co.uk

Be More Social aims to help small to medium sized businesses harness the power of social media. Giving them every tool, trick and confidence to professionally market their business for less than £1 per day.
They offer a full agency service providing customers with all they need to market their business professionally. They can support all businesses, however they have specifically created applications and guides to cater for businesses in the following sectors; beauty, fast food, restaurants, cafes, bars and home improvements.
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Coco Ice
Location: Bawtry
Employees: 5
Website: www.cocoice.co.uk

Coco Ice Cocktail Bar is a small, niche venue bar which provides a unique drinking experience in the stylish market town of Bawtry. They pride themselves on being a bar which is renowned not only for its unusual offering within the town, but also the professional and friendly service that they ensure all their customers enjoy.
In addition to the core bar business, they also provide additional events which holistically merge with their overall vision and portfolio. Currently, these include salsa evenings and jazz events.
Father and daughter, John and Sophie Walsh, opened their doors for business just over one year ago.
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Crown Hotel
Location: Bawtry
Employees: 70
Website: www.crownhotel-bawtry.com

The Crown Hotel is situated in the affluent market town of Bawtry, and is a seventy six bedroom hotel, as well as a first class restaurant, bar, corporate, wedding and social celebration venue. Privately owned, it provides a focal point to the social portfolio of Bawtry, and supports several blue chip businesses as their preferred venue for corporate hospitality.
It attracts a corporate, commercial and social clientele from a variety of backgrounds, all of who select The Crown Hotel for its excellent customer service and friendly, professional approach to managing and maintaining a successful business.
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Donbac Limited
Location: Ten Pound Walk, Doncaster
Employees: 6
Website: www.donbac.co.uk

Established in 1985, as one of the first enterprise agencies and loan fund in the region, Donbac has made a substantial impact into the Doncaster economy providing pre and post investment advice and funding for start-up and existing businesses unable to access funding from mainstream banks. Since 2010 alone, local businesses have received circa £3million of unsecured loans, providing over 700 jobs. Donbac, this year has secured an additional £2million for loans up to £25k available for local businesses.
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Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust
Location: Bawtry Road, Doncaster
Employees: 125
Website: www.dclt.co.uk

Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust delivers leisure provision across twelve venues in the town. The Trust offers a diverse range of health, fitness, leisure and entertainment activities with the aim of achieving healthier communities in Doncaster.

Activities and facilities across the venues range from a seven pool water experience, 18 hole golf course, split level ice rink, 9 gyms, outdoor water sports, first class conference facilities and full programme of events. The Trust works with local, regional and national partners to engage the local community to provide grassroots support and nurture local talent across Doncaster.
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Doncaster Racecourse and Exhibition Centre
Location: Leger Way, Doncaster
Employees: 60
Website: www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk

Doncaster Racecourse and Exhibition Centre is known primarily as one the UK’s most prestigious horse racing venues, they are extremely proud of the position they hold within the industry and the national and international profile it attracts, in particular around the annual St. Leger Racing Festival.

As well as attracting racegoers from across the country, they also host high profile music concerts with chart topping artists and bands. Their reputation as one of Yorkshire’s most impressive conference and exhibition venues has grown considerably since 2010, hosting everything from national and international corporate events to the Tattoo Convention.
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Fern Creative Media Ltd
Location: Conisbrough
Employees: 5
Website: www.ferncreative.com

Fern Creative is a digital media communications company specialising in video production and web streaming. It provides a script-to-screen service including design, scriptwriting, and production facilities. Customers come from four sectors, business, education, retail and entertainment. Their products fall into five categories which consist of; business television, multimedia distribution via the internet, learning materials for schools and colleges, nostalgia programmes for the retail market, and facilities management for exhibitions conferences and special events.
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The Firefly Cancer Awareness and Support
Location: Barnby Dun, Doncaster
Employees: 2

Firefly Cancer Awareness and Support is a Doncaster-based charity, supporting local cancer patients and their families, raising cancer awareness within the community, particularly targeting hard-to-reach groups such as men and young people.

Their mission is to provide the Firefly Express, using volunteer drivers, providing free transport for cancer patients and their families accessing regional treatment centres, easing the financial, psychological and physical stress of getting there. Firefly is about life, living it to the full and enjoying every second, whilst raising awareness, meeting new friends and the bringing together of communities, their culture and their arts.
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Force 10 Property Management Ltd
Location: Bentley, Doncaster
Employees: 3
Website: www.force10property.co.uk

Force 10 Property Management is a letting and property management company, operating on the residential and commercial property market across Yorkshire.
The business was established in 2008 in Doncaster with a bold aim to cover South Yorkshire initially and then to expand further throughout Yorkshire and North of England. Currently the business manages properties situated from Newark up to Durham, however most properties are located in and around Doncaster.
Force 10 Property Management is licensed by The National Approved Letting Scheme - and it provides an excellent service throughout – to both landlords and tenants alike.
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Highfield
Location: Sidings Court, Doncaster
Employees: 40
Website: www.highfield.co.uk

Highfield is a one-stop-shop for compliance training, training materials and qualification certification. Their service includes: traditional training, a blended e-learning and an interactive DVD training package for group learning. They also offer books and PowerPoints and other training materials.

Highfield is Doncaster’s first and only Awarding Organisation recognised by the Government and Regulatory Authorities to award accredited compliance qualifications.
Highfield's main market is the hospitality industry; however, they have customers in all sectors. Their 15,000 customers include; Marks and Spencer, McDonalds, Nestle, Cadbury, Heinz, Bupa, John Lewis, Debenhams, Thomas Cook and Morrisons, as well as numerous public sector organisations.
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i-education Ltd
Location : Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster
Employees: 8
Website: www.i-ed.co.uk

i-education make really cool elearning. Their mission is ‘inspiring performance - giving everyone the opportunity to be the best they can be.’
Their product range includes; I am learning (IAL):, a web-based homework and revision system for primary and secondary schools. Proven to raise results, IAL is used by over 400,000 students worldwide and IAL Home Edition, a reengineered version of the schools system for home educating families. i-education also develops bespoke online applications for B2B clients, and more recently have established DHUB, an incubator unit for creative and digital businesses in Doncaster.
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Monochrome Business Solutions LLP
Location: Hatfield, Doncaster
Employees: 2
Website: www.inativ.co.uk

Monochrome Business Solutions has developed the training brand INATIV, which is a unique concept aimed at drivers of passenger vehicles. INATIV product range includes a full suite of courses, built around an EU legislative requirement that drivers of passenger vehicles over 9 seats and goods vehicles over 3½ tonnes need in order to gain their Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), to continue driving professionally after 2013/2014.
The brand was developed to best practice standards in every aspect of the operating model, and is now recognised by its UK accreditation body as the National Centre of Excellence.
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One Call Insurance
Location: Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster
Employees: 200
Website: www.onecalldirect.co.uk

One Call Insurance has grown rapidly from a small locally run insurance broker into a national organisation offering personal lines products (motor, home, pet, travel, motorbike and life) commercial insurance products (through sister company O.C. Commercial) and mortgage, life insurance and pensions. Based in Doncaster, the business has grown organically, without any outside investment to become one of the Top 25 Brokers in the UK (Insurance Age 2010).
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Shaw Building Solutions Ltd
Location: White Rose Way, Doncaster
Employees: 5
Website: www.tatewebsite.freeiz.com

Shaw Building Solutions has eight businesses within the construction industry to form a one-stop-shop for schools and hospitals. Existing clients include; Leeds City Council, Interserve FM Ltd, Kier Building Maintenance, Lovell Plc, and Morrison Plc.

They provide a full design service from 'inception to completion' and aim to be the best value service and to be the customers preferred choice.
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Shore Stewart Limited
Location: South Parade, Doncaster
Employees: 2
Website: www.shorestewart.co.uk

Shore Stewart Limited is a niche law firm operating in the legal services sector, providing advice and support. They act mainly for the SME business market in Employment Law and Commercial Litigation, but also represent individuals.
The business was formed by Directors, Kate Stewart and Michelle Shore, in February 2011 with the intention of using the knowledge of the sector and of the market to create a law firm that is demonstrably different from the competition and delivers total customer satisfaction
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St Leger Homes of Doncaster Ltd
Location: Throughout Doncaster
Employees: 750
Website: www.stlegerhomes.co.uk

St. Leger Homes of Doncaster is an Arms Length Management Organisation, a not-for-profit organisation registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee, wholly owned by DMBC.
Responsible for providing a full range of responsive, customer-led management services for Doncaster Council’s tenants and leaseholders, and for delivering a multi-million pound home improvement scheme (Decent Homes Programme).
Their portfolio includes around 21,000 properties, shopping parades, garage sites and open-plan land.
Annually they handle approximately 400,000 financial transactions, 18,000 gas appliance services, and 180,000 calls through their Repairs Contact Centre.
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St Mary’s Day Nursery
Location: Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster
Employees: 28
Website: www.bessacarrnursery.co.uk

St Mary’s Day Nursery provides quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years and a holiday club for children up to 10 years. It is Ofsted registered for a capacity of 95 children. The nursery was opened by husband and wife Jonathon and Donna Woodhead in January 2010 on Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, at the derelict site of the old St Mary’s School. From a standing start, in the middle of a recession, into what is already an established market, the nursery has created jobs for more than 25 people and currently provides care for more than 145 families each week.
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Trinity Recruitment Group
Location: Bawtry Road, Doncaster
Employees: 9
Website: www.trinityrecruitmentgroup.co.uk

Trinity Recruitment Group is a leading multi-disciplined group of recruitment specialists with offices in Doncaster and Sheffield. They are not a generalist recruitment agency but a group of specialised recruitment businesses operating under the umbrella and management of the Trinity Recruitment Group.
Their three specialist divisions include, Trinity Consulting (Finance, Accounting, HR and Executive), Trinity Resourcing (Sales and Marketing, Office Support, IT, Supply Chain), and Trinity Engineering (Engineering, Production and Design)
Drawing on their 30 years of recruitment experience, they provide strategic staffing solutions and career enhancing opportunities at all levels throughout the UK across multiple sectors.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Location: Branton, Doncaster
Employees: 90
Website: www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com

Yorkshire Wildlife Park was launched in 2009 as a unique concept, a walkthrough Safari Park and dynamic conservation centre. Visitors explore the world of animals, play and other facilities make this a great family day out. Key markets are families, groups, schools - zoos are the most socially inclusive of all leisure attractions. Extra opportunities are available too, including: VIP experiences, animal adoptions and annual passes.

CROWN RIDER WRIGHT WINS HIGH PROFILE PRIZE

Crown Hotel, Bawtry-sponsored event rider Mathew Wright stole the limelight at the Horse of the Year Show by winning the valuable Express Eventing Final in front of a packed arena at Birmingham’s NEC.

Riding If You Want II, Retford based Matthew jumped his way to victory in an exciting, down-to-the wire finish to scoop the £12,500 prize and set the seal on a season that has brought him over 20 other eventing successes.

Sixteen of some of eventing’s most well-known names, including former Badminton and Burghley winner Oliver Townend, Australian eventer Sam Griffiths and Chinese Olympian Alex Hua Tian, battled it out for a share of the £40,000 Express Eventing Final prize pot.

But Matthew, who teamed up with Bawtry’s popular four-star hotel in the summer, supplemented his three wins in this season’s Express Eventing Qualifiers.

A delighted Mathew said: “The plan was to take all four qualifiers and the final, but the Festival of British Eventing qualifier just slipped away from me to Sam Griffiths. I’m truly delighted to have won here today, and the win is a huge credit to the whole team who’ve got the horse and myself ready. This is a great new concept for equestrian sport.”

Chinese Olympic eventer Alex Hua Tian was the runner up with Grafenstolz. The combination finished just 0.30 of a penalty point behind Matthew, and with Harry Meade in third.

The Express Eventing 2011 Final, following the format of the Qualifiers, consisted of three arena-based disciplines: freestyle ‘dressage to music’, cross country and showjumping. The riders at the Final were the very best of those who competed at the four Qualifiers held around the country.

The Express Eventing Series 2011 has had a total prize pot of £100,000 with approximately £15,000 being allocated to each Qualifier and £40,000 to the Express Eventing Final at Horse of the Year Show.


Final results:

1st Matthew Wright If You Want II 18.51pens
2nd Alex Hua Tian Grafenstolz 18.81pens
3rd Harry Meade Tinka’s Time 22.38pens
4th Fiona Hobby Roma M.L 26.57pens
5th Sam Griffiths Real Dancer 32.45pens
6th Oliver Townend Brigadier 33.01pens
7th Paul Sims French Polish 36.19pens
8th William Murray Carlingford Shiver 36.54pens.

Ends.

Photo: Left to right - Matthew Wright, Craig Dowie Crown Hotel Director and Simon Mapletoft At The Races Presenter and Racing PR advisor for the Crown.

TOP TWO-YEAR-OLDS ADVERTISE THEIR CLASSIC CREDENTIALS IN THE RACING POST TROPHY ON SATURDAY AT DONCASTER

Britain’s final Group 1 race of 2011, The Racing Post Trophy for leading two-year-olds, is the principal race at Doncaster on Saturday (October 22) – the second leg of the two-day October Meeting on Town Moor. Racing on both days is scheduled to begin at 2-00 p.m.

First held 50 years ago in 1961, when known as The Timeform Gold Cup, The Racing Post Trophy over the straight mile boasts a fine pedigree, with Authorized, Motivator and High Chaparral all winning this race as juveniles in the last decade before going on to Derby glory at Epsom the following year. Also, the 2002 winner, Brian Boru returned to Doncaster to land the next year’s St. Leger. Saturday’s renewal continues to offer prize money of £200,000.

The powerful racing operations, such as Ballydoyle and Godolphin are sure to be represented in The Racing Post Trophy, as they seek to introduce a possible star in the making for next year’s big races, including the Classics.

Saturday’s seven-race programme also features a Listed race for two-year-old sprinters over six furlongs and a valuable sprint handicap contest over five furlongs, both held under the Racing Post banner. The Racing & Football Outlook Conditions Stakes (seven furlongs), The Jack Nolan 10th Anniversay Nursery Handicap Stakes (for two-year-olds) and a Handicap contest over one mile and a half supported by the Crown Hotel, Bawtry are also part of Saturday’s card.

The concluding race on Saturday is the Final of the UK’s ‘Hands & Heels’ Apprentice Series – a Handicap contest over seven furlongs contested by three-year-olds and supported by The Universal Recycling Company, based near Rotherham. This is the culmination of twelve races throughout the country, under The Racing Excellence Initiative, which began in May, to encourage young riders not to resort to the whip. Going into Saturday’s Final, Lucy Barry has an almost unassailable lead, after winning four races in the Series.

There are also seven races on Friday, starting with a contest for maiden two-year-olds, The EBF Mercedes-Benz of Doncaster Fleet Stakes, while other races for juveniles on the opening day are The EBF Spiffing Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer Maiden Fillies’ Stakes and The Earl Of Doncaster Hotel Nursery Handicap Stakes. Also featured on Friday are The Bentley’s Gentleman’s Club Doncaster Handicap Stakes (extended mile and a quarter), while The Racing Post put their name to a couple of competitive Handicap races – one for sprinters over six furlongs and the other over the straight mile.

In addition, the final 24 candidates in this year’s Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year will be at the races on Friday; this is marked by The Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year Handicap Stakes over the St. Leger distance of one mile, six furlongs and 132 yards. The overall winner will be announced in London next month and will receive a VIP trip to next year’s Dubai World Cup

Amy Childs in Bawtry! Shut Up!!

Pictured Above : Amy Childs left with Hotel receptionist Zoe Pask

Celebrity style came back into Bawtry this week with the ultimate Essex girl Amy Childs staying at the Crown Hotel in Bawtry!

Model and beautician Amy became shot to fame in 2010 in the first series of The Only Way is Essex, where she made the Vajazzle famous to the world!

Since leaving the show, Amy has signed with Can Associates Management Agency run by Claire Powell whose celebrity list includes Katie Price and Peter Andre – all of who have stayed at the Crown hotel too.

Katey Dent Hotel Sales Manager said “Amy and Claire were both so lovely and loved the hotel! They were in the area filming and so worked hard all day but came and chilled out back in the hotel bar and restaurant at night.”

Amy was voted Personality of the Year in July 2011 at the National Reality TV Awards and Amy also presents a fashion section on ITV’s This Morning.

Katey added “Amy is a genuinely sweet and lovely person, and follows a long list of celebrities to have stayed with us recently including Boyzone, McFly, Dizzee Rascal and Kasabian.

Crown Hotel Bawtry Wow guests at Restaurant Open Evening Launch!!

Wow – a word that truly sums up our experience at the Crown Hotel's restaurant open evening. Not only were we treated like Kings and Queens but were fed like ones too. Having been greeted by both Craig and Katey, we were welcomed into their rustic, recently renovated restaurant where we enjoyed three courses of exceptional food.

The restaurant itself has been decorated to create a warm, relaxing environment in which you can recline in leather booths and chat amongst the rustic, modern setting. As soon as we were at our table we were made to feel at home, and this relaxation is key in the enjoyment of the food.

What really grabbed us when choosing our meal is the wide variety; without there being too much choice so you don't even know where to start. Starters consist of sharing platters from different cultural cuisines, including Mediterranean and Asian, whilst single starters include something for everyone from bowls of Olives to a small portion of some of the main meals, e.g. Chicken Caesar Salad.

After some deliberation I chose Baked Camembert with rustic breads followed by the Chicken Breast with Pancetta and Bubble & Squeak and my partner the Duck Spring Rolls followed by Venison Haunch. Our appetites well and truly whetted we were keen to get started, and when our starters arrived we were not disappointed! My Camembert was melted to perfection and the infusion of rosemary and garlic really gave it the edge, whilst the duck spring rolls made such an impression on my partner, I've heard about them every day since!

Moving onto the mains our plates of food were incredibly well presented and the Mediterranean vegetables we ordered to go with them were cooked to perfection. Both the chicken breast and venison were incredibly tender and the mash (bubble and squeak with the chicken, root vegetable with the venison) entirely complimented the dish.

Finally, it wouldn't have been complete without a pudding and ordering the Chocolate Brownie and Caramel Bramley Apple Cheesecake we had just enough room left to enjoy these little delights. The brownie was served with white chocolate ice cream and the cheesecake with toffee chunk ice cream, we were in pudding heaven!

Needless to say we did roll home that night, but with a stuffed, satisfied feeling that neither of us have enjoyed for quite some time. Far too often you enjoy a meal that is OK, but you're not still talking about it the week after, and we're certainly still talking about the delights of The Crown. We were blown away, and not just because of the food but the warm atmosphere and staff.

It was clear that the staff were incredibly proud of the new restaurant and were keen to hear what our thoughts on each dish were – and obviously they weren't disappointed. Speaking to the chef we discussed the fact that some had commented the portions slightly too big, with us disagreeing wholeheartedly as both of us had cleaned our plates entirely (not quite sure what this says about us!) As we said they were 'Yorkshire Sized Portions' and the Yorkshire roots is something they have also captured, using local produce as their ingredients.

If you're wanting to go somewhere extra-special for that special occasion, or just fancy a bite to eat one weekend, I can only recommend The Crown. Un-rushed and in a relaxing environment, lie back in the leather couch, admire the modern art and glass lights and enjoy food that really is second-to-none.

A big thank you to all at The Crown and congratulations on creating a food experience that will be remembered for many months to come.

Crown Hotel Bawtry Restaurant Re-vamp!!

The local 4 star Crown hotel in Bawtry is delighted to reveal their latest refurbishment of the hotel’s restaurant!

Hot off the heels of a successful and stylish bar refurbishment earlier in the year, the restaurant has been transformed with new booth seating areas, granite black tables, candles, down lighting and funky glass chandeliers!

The menu has also been re-vamped, retaining crown classics such at the famous mixed grill and steaks whilst introducing new and exciting choices including fabulous new sharing platters which include Mediterranean, Seafood, Asian and American – perfect for sharing with friends for lunch or as a started for dinner. There is also a wide choice of salads, pasta, fish, meat and grills.

Katey Dent Sales Manager commented “We are thrilled with our new restaurant and the new menu which we know customers of old and new will just love! Guests can eat as little or as much as they want – share a few platters with olives and breads, or have a full 3 course meal – all options are there! We also still offer our amazing special on Fridays and d Saturday nights so keep updated with us on twitter @crownbawtry or like us on facebook to see what the specials will be weekly!”

Katey added “The Crown has become the place to be seen, meet friends, entertain clients, celebrate special occasions and relax with someone special. Please call in and have a look!”.

Crown Hotel Bawtry Wedding Open Day!

There’s only one choice...
the crown hotel bawtry
Before you choose a wedding venue, come along and see how
a wedding should be at our Wedding Open Day
Sunday 25th September 11am to 4pm
We only do one wedding - yours.

Enjoy an arrival drink and canapés Meet and discuss your big day with one of our dedicated wedding coordinators
View our Hogarth suite laid for a wedding breakfast with a Autumn rustic theme
View our wedding menus and chat with our head chef about your ideas
Have a look at our secret garden and also our
Leger suite laid as a civil ceremony
Check out our fantastic bedrooms and executive rooms and also our on site Lux Hair salon
Live music by Alexandra Parker and food available
The crown hotel bawtry
Telephone: 01302 710341
Web: www.crownhotel-bawtry.com
The Crown Hotel, High Street, Bawtry, Doncaster. DN10 6JW
Email: events@crownhotel-bawtry.com

Crowning Glory for up and coming event

One of the region’s most renowned names in anti-ageing and laser treatments is to hold a special event at The Crown Hotel in Bawtry later this month. An evening with Elements MediSpa will present surgical and non-surgical solutions for the ageing face, and will be held on Wednesday 21st September starting at 7pm.

The event will provide detailed information on all of the non-surgical anti-ageing treatments available on the market today, as well as presenting some of the new cosmetic surgical procedures Elements will be offering in the very near future.


Sandy Green, Nurse Prescriber and owner of Elements MediSpa explains: “It’s a very exciting time for us all at Elements as we welcome our first plastic surgeon to join the Team. Our new surgical premises will be opening within the next month or so, then we will be able to offer cosmetic surgical procedures like the ‘one-stitch face lift’, fat grafting and eye lid surgery to name but a few.”


The new surgical premises will be the third facility in the Elements Portfolio, and joins the Medical Day Spa on Thorne Road near to Doncaster town centre and the recently opened specialist skin clinic in Bawtry.


Every attendee to the event will be welcomed with a glass of bubbly and canapés. Ticket holders will also be eligible for some EXCLUSIVE event offers as well as receiving FREE treatments to the value of £90. The highlight of the evening will be the ‘10 Year’s Younger’ prize draw with treatments totalling almost £5,000 up for grabs! Prize draw tickets on sale now for just £1 each


Sandy Green said: “This event is specially designed to show individuals contemplating some kind of anti-ageing treatment just what is available on the market. With experienced professional on hand, everyone will have the opportunity to ask questions that they may never have dared to in the past”.


“We look forward to welcoming our guests to The Crown Hotel, to share in what promises to be one of the most exciting and informative events were ever put together.”

Tickets for the event cost just £25 and only a limited number are available, to avoid disappointment, interested parties are advised to book early.


For details more details please call 01302 34 34 32 or visit www.elements.org.uk.


Media Contact:

Nicole Craven-Davies -Operations Manager

E. nicole@elements.org.uk

T. 01302 34 34 32

Hotel Sales Manager to be Scouting for Girls at Ladies Day!!

Crown Hotel Bawtry Sales Manager Katey Dent is delighted to have been asked to join the honored few of being a ‘Fashion Fillie’ at the DFS Ladies Day at Doncaster Racecourse in September.

Katey will join the select few to literally ‘Scout for girls’ to go through to the Best Dressed Lady Competition to be held at the racecourse on 8th September – Ladies Day of the famous Leger week.

Katey commented “I am absolutely thrilled to have been asked to do this! I just love fashion and also the races and so the two combined is going to just brilliant!”

She continued “I will be on the look out for style and sophistication. A lady that is unique in her style and who stands out from the crowd from the first impression. The winner will be picked by judges from our chosen few and the winner of the title of Best Dressed Lady will receive not only the title, but prizes from The Crown hotel, Robinsons of Bawtry, Elements Medispa and Funky Fascinators – to name but a few! What a great prize!”

The winner of Doncaster that day will then go through to the final of Yorkshire’s Best Dressed Lady which takes place straight after the Doncaster competition.

Katey works at the local Crown Hotel in Bawtry who are not only the preferred partner hotel to the Racecourse, but will be sponsoring a race on Ladies Day.

To promote the event, Doncaster Racecourse has also taken on a new initiative giving sound to social media! Steve Adamson, resident social media marketing expert at Doncaster Racecourse says social media is a massive business tool and an opportunity yet to be embraced by many. He added:
“We’ve massively grown the racecourse’s social media presence since last year’s Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival. Twitter specifically has become one of the most efficient ways we can interact with our customers. From a standing start last year, we’re now the fifth most dominant UK racecourse on Twitter. For us, social media is less about marketing and more about talking and listening to our customers. Of course we embrace the more traditional outlets like Facebook, but trying out innovations like Audioboo help us reach new audiences who are ever hungry for different content”

The link for the interview with Katey is http://audioboo.fm/boos/430411-we-get-some-fashion-tips-for-dfs-ladies-day.

Crown Hotel Bawtry Team put feet up after Charity Bike Ride!!

The five-man team of long distance cyclists from Bawtry’s Crown Hotel have completed their marathon fundraising Coast-to-Coast ride.


Staff members Des White, Codie Thompson, Micky Winter, Adam Hancock and Peter Ward pedalled the gruelling 150 miles of tracks and roads from Whitehaven to Tynemouth in three days to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

Des, aged 37, form Tickhill, is used to tough tasks as for seven years he served in the Royal Navy as a weapons engineer - but he still found the big ride to be a real test.

He said: “The first day of riding took us the 55 miles from Whitehaven to Penrith and took in some really hilly terrain. It was a hard day during which I damaged the ligaments in my knee.

“It was just a question of keeping going over the massive hills on day two from Penrith to Allenheads during which we climbed 1,900ft over the summit of Hartshead.

“Day three was a long one of 75 miles but it was less hilly and it turned out to be a pleasant ride. I was a little nervous at the start of the ride, as I knew that it was going to be hard going. But I really enjoyed the entire experience and it was a fantastic feeling to have completed the ride.

“We were able to celebrate at the finish in Tynemouth by tucking into fish and chips.”

It was Bawtry man Micky Winter’s third fundraising Coat 2 Coast ride - and he is already planning next year’s expedition to Vietnam.

Crown Hotel Bawtry Staff to Cycle 155 miles for Cancer Research UK

Pictured Above from The Crown hotel (Top left to right) Mickey Ward, Adam Hancock, Tina Thornton (Lux Hair Salon) and Des White. Bottom left Codie Tomlinson and right Pete Ward.

Staff at the 4 star Crown Hotel in Bawtry have joined forces to raise money for Cancer Research UK by aiming to cycle 140 miles for charity!

From July 21st to 23rd the team will cycle 155 miles from Whitehaven to Tynemouth in the Coast 2 Coast ride.

Des White who organsied the team said “The training has been really hard! We have been up at the crack of dawn most mornings before work and then again sometimes after too! The team spirit has kept us focused and also the fact that we are raising money for such a great cause”.

The team is made up of a variety of staff from the hotel, from the maintenance department to the bar, and they have been sponsored by their employer The Crown hotel and also Lux Hair salon @ The Crown.

Katey Dent Sales Manager at the hotel commented “We wish the guys all the best of luck and if anyone would like to sponsor them or for more information, please contact myself or Des at Crown hotel for more details on 01302 710341.

Lots to gain from operation pain for VIP Donna

A WOMAN recovering from surgery got just the tonic she needed when she won a £3,000 trip to Bawtry, Doncaster.


Donna Wilson, from Surrey, won the VIP Weekend and brought a friend with her to sample the delights of the market town trying to promote itself as a tourist destination.

First port of call was Robinson’s of Bawtry where they picked £1,000 worth of clothing and accessories.

Said Donna: “I never ever enter competitions but I had an emergency operation to have my gall bladder removed in May so I was signed off work for two weeks.

“My husband and I decided to get away for a few days to Dorset for recuperation.

“I bought a whole load of magazines and papers to read whilst resting and then saw the competition and said to my husband I had to do this competition because of what you can win. After having the operation it’s just what I needed!”

The pair also enjoyed staying at the Crown Hotel, a meal at Caviars resaurant, VIP Entry to Coco Ice cocktail bar, designer sunglasses from Sunglass World, a £400 pampering session at Vanilla Rooms, and a chauffeur driven car to Doncaster races.

Hotel Partnerships Riding High!!

Pictured Above: (Left to Right) Matthew Wright, Crown Hotel Director Craig Dowie and Simon Mapletoft, a Presenter on Sky Sports’ At The Races.
The Crown hotel in Bawtry continues to strengthen its reputation as the areas number one equestrian hotel.
With the expert help of Simon Mapletoft, a presenter of Sky Sports’ At the Races, as a Racing advisor for the hotel, they joined forces with Matthew Wright, a local international Event rider who is hoping to secure a place in the 2012 Olympic Games.
Matthew, 28, based at Lound near Retford, will promote the Crown hotel to the eventing world in an ambassadorial role through word of mouth and also by wearing the hotel’s branding.
Craig Dowie Hotel Director said: “Matthew is such a talented guy, and we are both thrilled and proud to be working with him to join our existing portfolio of equine bonds, including sponsoring female Jockey Kelly Harrison and also our links with Doncaster Racecourse, The Vale of York Polo Club and the Doncaster Bloodstock Sales.”
Matthew’s local stable accommodates around 40 event horses for local and national owners, and Matthew has had a storming 2011 which has propelled him up the world rankings in eventing alongside riders such as Mark Todd, Andrew Nicholson and Ollie Townend.
He has recorded 17 successes already, including two in the high profile Express Eventing Series. He secured a top 20 finish at Badminton this year with Well Spotted, who he aims to compete in the four-star international at Burghley in September.
Craig added: “Matthew can be seen on a regular basis hosting and entertaining in the Crown Hotel’s bar and restaurant, and we look forward to a great working relationship with him.”
Matthew continues to compete in top event in both Britain and Europe in preparation for 2012.


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Racing, Texas and Stay at The Crown Hotel Bawtry!

Camels and rock band entertain race fans
Published on Tuesday 21 June 2011 07:48


iconic band Texas play live on stage after racing at Doncaster on Saturday evening, while the action on Friday on Town Moor includes camel racing before the main racing on the track.


Racing on Saturday evening is set to begin at 6.10pm. and the programme forms the backdrop to The Heartbeat Appeal, a Yorkshire-based charity dedicated to raising funds to enhance the diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of heart patients in local hospitals.

The feature races are The Sovereign Health Care Handicap Stakes, The Howard Hughes Memorial Handicap Stakes, The Geoff Clarke Memorial Handicap Stakes, while the opening race is a contest for maiden two-year-olds supported by regular sponsors, The Crown Hotel, Bawtry.

Once again at Doncaster, a group of specially-trained camels will be racing at Doncaster on Friday. Camel racing is a huge sport in the Middle East and is becoming increasingly popular in Britain.

The camel racing takes place before the first race on Friday and is part of the Simpson Millar Raceday, a seven-race programme which gets under way at 2.20pm.

Racegoers will be able to get up close and ‘meet’ the camels and chat to the handlers in the Frenchgate Family Enclosure.

Giant screens will enable racegoers to see all the action.

Crown Hotel Jockey Kelly wears the brand!!

Professional Jockey Kelly Harrison was flying the flag for the Crown hotel over the weekend in Newcastle!!

Kelly, now has The Crown Hotel in Bawtry as her main sponsor, and is delighted to wear the branding on behalf of the hotel!

Go Kelly!! Good luck with the rides!!

Royal wedding Preparations!!

SEVEN Doncaster streets will be shut to allow residents to revel in the Royal wedding celebrations.

Residents on the roads have been given permission to seal themselves off from traffic on Friday to get out chairs and tables and mark the occasion with street parties.

A spokesman for Doncaster Council, which is in charge of closures, said: “We’ve had seven formal applications for road closures for the Royal wedding, all approved.”

It will mean motorists will not be able to access the streets affected in their cars and will have to use alternative routes.

Meanwhile, pubs and bars across the borough are also looking at celebrating the wedding.

Bars are putting in place red, white and blue bunting.

Staff at the Crown Hotel in Bawtry have already done their decorations ahead of the big day.

Katey Dent, sales manager at the venue, said: “We think it will be a great place for the community to come together to watch the wedding and celebrate Kate and Will’s big day.”

Bosses at Robin Hood Airport are expecting the television screens in their lounges to be showing the event.

Lunchtime Summer Salad's @ The Crown Hotel Bawtry!


Chicken Caesar Salad
Pan-fried Chicken, bacon & Croutons on Caesar dressed salad leaves with grated parmesan


Scampi & Prawn Salad
Whole tail Scampi & Fresh Prawns on lime & coriander dressed salad leaves


Roast Pepper & Goats Cheese
Served on toasted Brioche with Balsamic vinegar and basil pesto dressed salad leaves


Egg Benedict
Poached Egg with grilled ham on a toasted muffin. Served with Hollandaise sauce & coarse Mustard dressed salad leaves

Yorkshire Blue Cheese & Mushroom
Pan fried flat Mushrooms; topped with Blue Cheese & Herb breadcrumbs with dressed salad leaves

...£8.95 Each
£11.95 with a Glass of House Wine

Served from 12p-2pm Monday-Friday

The mural at Doncaster's Robin Hood Airport!

Vulcan Mural at Doncaster Airport with The Crown Hotel Bawtry

The arrival back of the Vulcan aircraft to Doncaster has most certainly made its mark!

A mural has been painted on a wall at Doncaster's Robin Hood Airport, sponsored by The Crown Hotel in Bawtry!

The Vulcan Aircraft in back in Doncaster!

The Crown hotel has not wasted anytime by becoming an official sponsor of Vulcan to the Sky!!

The aircraft will be able available for the Public to view over the Easter holidays! Visitors will be able to see XH558 parked on a stand outside the viewing gallery, take photographs, try the flight simulator and visit the shop.

Visit thier website for more details http://www.vulcantothesky.org/!

Royal celebrations at The Crown Hotel Bawtry!

Photo: Left Sam Dowie and Right Paula Wigglesworth from the hotel put the finishing touches to the hotel.

The days are counting down….where will you be on 29th April to see Kate and Will’s tie the royal knot?

Don’t stay at home - why not come and celebrate in style at The Crown hotel in Bawtry! Preparations are underway, the bunting is up and Bawtry is shining sea of Union Jacks!

The Crown will be showing the Royal Wedding celebrations on the plasma TV in the bar area, and also offering a ‘Royal Food and Fizz’ package which includes a selection of the hotels amazing Yorkshire Tapa’s and a bottle of pink Prosecco to toast the happy couple (only £30 for 2 people).

Katey Dent Sales Manager commented “Having a Royal connection at the hotel, we think it will be a great place for the community to come together to watch the wedding and celebrate Kate and Will’s big day!”

She added “Booking is not required – please just call in – we look forward to seeing you then!”



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Crown Hotel Bawtry backs a winner with top female Jockey!

The Crown Hotel at Bawtry has backed a winner by sponsoring top leading girl jockey Kelly Harrison for the new Flat Season.

The region's renowned racing hotel is looking forward to being in the winner's enclosure with the Yorkshire born rider this summer, for Kelly will wear the distinctive Crown Hotel logo on her breeches in every race she takes part in.

"I'm delighted to be sponsored by The Crown," she says. "Every race meeting I ride at is televised so I'm looking forward to promoting such a fantastic hotel to millions of people.

"Having the support of The Crown is a great help to me as I establish myself among the professional ranks this season," she adds.

Kelly, 26, is competing on level terms with the likes of Frankie Dettori, six times former champion Kieren Fallon and record breaking girl rider Hayley Turner after completing her apprenticeship during the winter.

She had to reach the 95 winner mark to become a fully-fledged professional jockey and achieved that landmark by winning on John Potts at Wolverhampton in December - a victory that was celebrated with a champagne reception back at The Crown.

Craig Dowie, managing director of The Crown Hotel, adds: "We worked with Kelly on a number of projects last year and are very happy to extend our sponsorship agreement. She has already established herself as one of the most successful female jockeys in the history of the sport by riding over 100 winners and becoming a senior professional, and we are looking forward to being a part of her success through 2011."

Kelly took part in the racing themed evening hosted by The Crown for the Bawtry Business Club in January, and writes a regular column in the local Society and Lifestyle Magazine. You can keep up to date with her progress by following her on Twitter via crownhotel-bawtry.com.

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Photo: Left to right: Craig Dowie Hotel Director Crown Hotel, Kelly Harrison and Simon Mapletoft At The Races Presenter and Racing PR for The Crown Hotel

Yorkshire Life feature Bawtry and The Crown Hotel Bawtry!

Bawtry has a habit of reinventing itself. From Roman settlement to port, from market town to stage coach stopover, it’s always on the move. Bawtry may stand on the River Idle but the townsfolk are anything but. Its latest incarnation must be the most remarkable yet. Bawtry has become a haven to the stars.


The South Yorkshire town, a few miles south of Doncaster, is not the first place you’d expect celebrities to hang out. That’s not to deny its abundant charms: this is a very pretty town, with history aplenty and a profusion of interesting shops and restaurants. But London’s West End it ain’t.


That hasn’t stopped a steady procession of famous names
making the trek to Bawtry. Some are connected to the world of racing, as it is home to some leading stables and the Northern Racing College is nearby.


And considering his Doncaster origins, Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson’s love of the ‘simply glorious’ A631 road from Gainsborough to Bawtry shouldn’t come as a massive shock.


More surprising Bawtry fans include comedians David Walliams and Matt Lucas, and pop superstars Boyzone. All have stayed at the Crown Hotel on the High Street.


‘The hotel has a great relationship with a secret local studio which famous bands and groups hire out prior to going on tour,’ explained the Crown’s sales manager Katey Dent. ‘In the past we’ve had groups such as Kasabian, McFly, Kings of Leon and Scouting for Girls. Boyzone came back to the hotel for the third time this year.


‘We were also the base for the BBC show Come Fly with Me while it was filming at Doncaster Airport. We had 50 BBC crew staying for two weeks including Matt Lucas and David Walliams. People really do not know who they are going to bump into in Bawtry’


Katey said the business community in Bawtry worked together for the good of the town. ‘The hotel, together with a few local bars like Coco Ice and Zini’s, have joined together to put in place “evening economy wardens” to ensure the Bawtry evening experience is a good one for guests and locals.’


As well as its guests, the Crown is known for its ghosts. Among them is said to be a waitress murdered by her jealous chef lover more than a century ago. She wanders the corridors crying, they say.


It’s no surprise that a town with such heritage should have its fair share of spectres. Last year archaeologists unearthed a dozen skeletons off Tickhill Road. The remains date from the 14th century when a hospital run by monks was located there.


St Nicholas Church dates even further back. It was founded around 1200, although it only became Bawtry’s Parish Church much later in Victorian times.


This is Pilgrim Fathers country – just up the road is Scrooby, home to the pilgrims’ leader William Bradford – and their minister, Richard Clifton, preached at St Nicholas. The link is commemorated in local names including the Bawtry Mayflower Primary School, and the Mayflower Sanctuary for dogs and cats.


Another notable building is the Grade II listed manor house, Bawtry Hall. Like the town, the hall has reinvented itself over the years. Originally built in 1778 as a family home for a mill owner, it was requisitioned by the War Office to become the northern RAF Bomber Command HQ. Bombing raids during the Second World War and the Falklands conflict were coordinated in the operations room.


Today Bawtry Hall leads an altogether more peaceful existence as a Christian conference and training centre.


Bawtry’s thriving Phoenix Theatre began life at the hall in 1932. Today its home is a converted chapel on Station Road. The theatre has its celebrity connections too: an active member is Rupert Atkinson, brother of comedy actor Rowan.


Thanks to its gift for reincarnation, Bawtry is clearly thriving. And it remains an excellent introduction to Yorkshire.


For many years it even boasted an address any son of the county would have envied: Number One Yorkshire. But some time back the post office re-designated that house as No 1 South Parade – one reinvention we could have probably done without.

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King of Jazz

HAVING dominated the inaugural season of the Racing Post Yearling Bonus scheme with juveniles, trainer Richard Hannon and agent Peter Doyle struck at Doncaster to land another £10,000 prize - this time with a three-year-old.

King Of Jazz showed no inconvenience at being off the course for 309 days when storming home to win the crownhotel-bawtry.com Maiden Stakes, a race that had attracted criticism for host course Doncaster for being below Horsemen's Group tariffs levels. The seven-furlong race attracted two fewer runners than last year.

King Of Jazz, a son of Acclamation, runs in the colours of Justin Dowley and Michael Pescod. He was bought for £48,000 by Peter Doyle at Doncaster in August 2009. Consignor Fernham Farm had bought King Of Jazz as a foal for €40,000. Neither bonus race at The Curragh was won.

Mcfly 'Shine a Light' in Bawtry!

Pictured Above: Lead Mcfly Vocalist Tom Fletcher with hotel Sales Manager Katey Dent and Receptionist Zoe Pask.

The 4 Star Crown hotel in Bawtry played host to yet another band – Mcfly!

Band members Tom, Dougie, Danny and Harry stayed in the hotels stunning executive bedrooms with crew, manager and bouncers during a stint at a nearby rehearsal studio before going on tour last Friday.

Mcfly’s ‘Above the Noise Tour’ kicked off in Sheffield on Friday 18th March taking them all over the country performing hits from their new album including ‘Shine a Light’ and new single ‘That’s the Truth’.

Katey Dent Sales Manager of the Crown said “It was great to see the guys from Mcfly return to the hotel again; they came to us around 5 years ago – much younger then of course! They are such nice guys and really loved the hotel and Bawtry, as do many of the bands and groups we get staying at the hotel”.

Katey added “We had a wedding on at the hotel the same day they were checking out and the wedding guests could not believe that Mcfly were there! They were happy to have photos with the wedding party and also sign autographs”.

Mcfly follow a long list of groups staying at the Bawtry hotel, including Boyzone, Kasabian, Peter Andre, Dizzee Rascal and many more.

Win a £25,000 wedding with Hallam FM and The Crown Hotel Bawtry & Rutland Hotel Sheffield!

The Royal wedding may be coming....but yours could be first!!

Hallam FM and The Crown Hotel in Bawtry and The Rutland Hotel in Sheffield have teamed up to give away a wedding worth £25,000!!

The winning couple will win a choice of wedding reception at the four star sister hotels, the honeymoon, the dress, the cake, photographer, grooming, the cars, bridesmaids etc!!!!

You can find out now how to register by going to hallamfm.co.uk/5brides1wedding.

Why not come along to the wedding open open days at the hotels on 20th March to see the hotel laid for a spring wedding! Come and view our menus, talk to chef, have arrival drinks and canapes and talk through your special day with our wedding co-ordinators! 11am to 4pm at The Crown Hotel Bawtry and The Rutland Hotel Sheffield.

The Boys are back in Bawtry Town!

The rumors were true! Chart topping boy band Boyzone returned to stay at The Crown hotel in Bawtry for a third time!

Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy stayed at the hotel over the weekend for 4 nights while practicing at a private venue in the local area in preparation for their forthcoming tour.

Katey Dent Sales Manager commented “They guys love the hotel and love Bawtry! They worked very long hours during the day rehearsing, and then came back to the hotel to chill out later in the evening. They even popped out in Bawtry to the gym and also used the facilities of Harringtons for a few massages”.

Boyzone started their 12 date ‘The Brother Tour’ on Monday 21st February in Liverpool, visiting Cardiff, Wembly, Sheffield, Nottingham, Birmingham and finishing in Belfast. The tour is rumored to be bigger and better and will include tracks such as top ten single ‘Gave it all Away’ and ‘Love is a Hurricane’ plus old classics ‘Picture of You’, ‘Love me for a reason’ and ‘No matter what’.

Katey added “We love it when they come and stay, it’s great to see such a famous group hanging out in Bawtry, and to also see people’s faces when they see them in bar and in reception!”

Photo - Katey Dent right, Ronan Keating and Sam Dowie

Boyzone are back in Bawtry Town!

The rumors were true! Chart topping boy band Boyzone returned to stay at The Crown hotel in Bawtry for a third time!

Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy stayed at the hotel over the weekend for 4 nights while practicing at a private venue in the local area in preparation for their forthcoming tour.

Katey Dent Sales Manager commented “They guys love the hotel and love Bawtry! They worked very long hours during the day rehearsing, and then came back to the hotel to chill out later in the evening. They even popped out in Bawtry to the gym and also used the facilities of Harringtons for a few massages”.

Boyzone started their 12 date ‘The Brother Tour’ on Monday 21st February in Liverpool, visiting Cardiff, Wembly, Sheffield, Nottingham, Birmingham and finishing in Belfast. The tour is rumored to be bigger and better and will include tracks such as top ten single ‘Gave it all Away’ and ‘Love is a Hurricane’ plus old classics ‘Picture of You’, ‘Love me for a reason’ and ‘No matter what’.

Katey added “We love it when they come and stay, it’s great to see such a famous group hanging out in Bawtry, and to also see people’s faces when they see them in bar and in reception!”

Crown Hotel Bawtry hosts Breast Care Unit Events

A night of merriment was enjoyed at Bawtry’s premier hotel in January, raising funds for Bassetlaw Hospital’s Breastcare Unit.
Over 100 party-goers boogied the night away after enjoying a scrumptious four-course meal. £1020 was raised on the night, which now brings the total amount raised for the Breastcare Unit to over £340,000.
Work begins on the new Breastcare Unit in the next few weeks. Work will be in two phases:
Phase 1 includes forming the two new mammography rooms with new Siemens machines, ultrasound, waiting area, and ancillary rooms and is expected to be completed by June.
Phase 2 includes the new consultation and examination rooms - one more than the current facility, treatment and additional waiting and changing areas, ancillary rooms, and a new reception for the mammography unit.
Sally Richardson would like to thank the residents of Bassetlaw for their continued support as we enter the second phase of the project, which is to buy patient comforts.
Please join us at any of our forthcoming events, or, if you would like to donate money, raffle prizes, or auction lots, please contact Sally on 01909 502767, or e-mail sally.richardson@dbh.nhs.uk.

Mothers Day at the Crown - Sunday April 3rd

MOTHERS DAY MENU

SUNDAY 3rd April 2011

£25.00



Served @ 12pm or 2.30pm



“Mum’s will receive box of Chocolates”



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 Lamb
With pan gravy



Leek and Gruyere Crown
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Milk Chocolate Profiteroles with chocolate sauce



Vanilla Cheesecake, red berry compote



Classic Lemon tart



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 7th March 2010

Enquire at events@crownhotel-bawtry.com or call 01302 710341.

Crown Hotel Bawtry Jockey joins Racing Elite!

Pictured Above: Left Craig Dowie Crown Hotel Director, centre Kelly Harrison and right Simon Mapletoft

Jockey Kelly Harrison, sponsored by The Crown Hotel at Bawtry, has joined an elite 'club' by becoming only the sixth female rider in the history of the sport to become a fully fledged professional.

Yorkshire born Kelly is now competing on equal terms with the likes of Frankie Dettori, six-times champion jockey Kieren Fallon and celebrated female jockey Hayley Turner.

"It's always been my ambition to ride out my claim," says Kelly (26), whose landmark 95th winner came on board the Brian Baugh-trained John Potts at Wolverhampton.

"I've been supported by many different trainers and I'm very grateful to them all for putting their faith in me throughout my apprenticeship."

Kelly, who graduated from showjumping and eventing as a teenager, aims to establish herself among the sport's bigger names this summer by riding for as many trainers as possible.

She is also employed as a work rider for leading Newmarket trainer Henry Cecil, and has had the privilege of riding 2,000 Guineas favourite Frankel in his homework as a two-year-old.

Craig Dowie, Managing Director of The Crown, adds: "We would like to extend our congratulations to Kelly, and are delighted to be associated with her."

Kelly is pictured toasting her success with Craig and At The Races presenter Simon Mapletoft at a racing forum for the Bawtry Business Club at the hotel last week.

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Bawtry Business Club - A great Night!

Over 120 people attended the Bawtry Business Club networking event at The Crown Hotel in Bawtry on Wednesday 26th January.

Informal networking took place after work - 5pm to 6pm followed by a fantastic insight into the world of racing hosted by Sky present from At The Races Simon Mapletoft.

On the panel were female jockey Kelly Harrison, local stable owner and trainer David Griffiths and Jo Mapletoft Commercial Manager. Even hotel owner Craig Dowie made an appearance on the panel to give a hotel point of view about racing and what the industry means to Doncaster!

Bawtry Business Club event @ The Crown Hotel Bawtry!

Bawtry Business club will host its next event on Wednesday 26th January at The Crown hotel in Bawtry! Organised by Smith Craven Accountants and supported by The Byrne Practice, the evening will have a racing theme.

The evening will be hosted by At The Races presenter Simon Mapletoft and will include highlights and an insight into the world of female jockey Kelly Harrison and David Griffiths who owns a local stable in Bawtry.

Networking starts from 5pm until 6pm followed by the speakers.

Image - Kelly Harrison

4 Star Crown Hotel Bawtry continues investment into 2011

Bawtry's 4 star independant Crown hotel continues to invest in its product with a full bar and reception area refurbishment in January 2011.

Due to be completed by the end of the month, the areas will follow and improve the hotels modern, rustic and contemporary style.

Katey Dent Sales Manager explained "We always strive to be the best hotel in the area, and this refurbishment will be amazing! Many people have commented that it was only 5 years ago since we transformed the hotel originally, but you have to move with the times to be the best of the best!"

She continued " When you step into the reception / bar area, you will see beautiful modern fabric wallpapers, rustic tile feature walls, new booths to ensure guests have a more sociable drink, blackboards with Champagne and fizz offers and staff will look more relaxed in smart jeans and Hollister shirts".

Call in and have a look at the end of January and you will see a big difference! Take note of the wall size black and white photo at the side of the bar - its the Crown photographed over a 100 years ago!