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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