Wales Rally GB 10-13 Nov 2011

The town of Llandudno was alive with rally enthusiasts over the last few days as people turned out to watch the Wales Rally GB hold its stages around the Great Orme. The last time the rally was in Llandudno was 1981 and I can remember it well watching with great excitement as the cars went flying past me. Unfortunately I did not manage to get out to see them this time due to work commitments!! but I had all the excitement fed back to me from my youngest son who had come home especially to watch it. " Truly Awesome" I think he said. Conwy County Borough Council are to be congratulated, they worked hard to get the rally back into Llandudno and to close all the roads to keep drivers and spectators safe. For more information on the rally please go to their website. www.walesrallygb.com

We'll Meet Again Breaks

Our popular We'll Meet Again Breaks have now come to an end until February next year, once again they were a roaring success with our guests who enjoyed the Ration Books that gave them all complimentary extras!! 1940 it may have been but there was no rationing here!!

The fancy dress competition was another great hit and keeps getting more and more competitive each time we hold it!!

If anyone has any photos of the fancy dress costumes and would like to share them with us please email them to me and I will post them on the blog.

Today sees the first day of our Holly & Mistletoe breaks and we are all busy putting up the trimmings, decking the halls with holly and the Christmas trees are being festooned with baubles and twinkling lights, ready for our guests joining us this week.

 The mince pies are cooking in the kitchen and the smell that is wafting up into the office is tantalising my nostrils!! I do so love Christmas and I am so glad that I get an extended one working at the St Kilda.

Each year we see the return of familiar faces who are meeting up with family and friends, to enjoy the festive atmosphere and of course we love to welcome all our new guests who have yet to enjoy the spirit of St Kilda.

If you are coming to stay don't forget to bring your cameras and then send me some

 fab photos for the blog please.

If you haven't booked yet, it is not to late we even have some special offers on that might interest you,

so give us a call so we can let Santa know you are coming stay!!

Congratulations

We have a couple of Congratulations we would like to share with you, as we have some family members that deserve a mention for recently wining awards.

Mr Ken Jones' cousin Alan Jones who runs a family business based in Wrexham.

You may of heard about their business, it is a well known bakery called "The Village Bakery", they had been nominated in several categories in the True Taste of Wales Competition.

Mr Alan Jones along with his son Robin and a party of employees came to stay at the St Kilda Hotel so they could attend the True Taste of Wales Award Ceremony that was held in Llandudno in October.

We are pleased to announce they won  the coveted Gold Award for the "Welsh Export Achievement"and we would like to congratulate them on this prestigious award.

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 If you would like to know more about the Village Bakery please click the link on the right hand side to get all the information of this family run business.

The next mention goes to Mrs Jones' nephew/ godson who has set  up business

selling fresh fashion, home ware and gifts  in Biggar.

Anthony and Clare won "Best Newcomer for the North and Scotland" in the Greats Independent Gift Retailer Awards 2011.

The awards recognise the top independent and multiple retailers in the country and the competition is very stiff,  winning this award at such an early stage in the life of their business has given them a huge confidence boost and we would like to

congratulate them both.

To visit their shop Plaisir, please click the link on the right hand side.

Dates for your Diary

After letting you know about the Gwledd Conwy Feast  22- 23 October (see previous post) I came accross some more information and dates that might be of interest to our guests especially if you are planning a short break at the St kilda during the next few weeks.

 

 

28 & 29 October, Special Events, Bodnant Garden

Fungus Foray is Bodnant Garden’s special interest walk (2 Hours) on 28 October where you’ll learn all about the many varieties of fungus and mushrooms from specialist Nigel Brown. On 29 October, Bodnant is holding a “Final Burst of Autumnal Colours” which includes a garden tour/lecture followed by a two-course lunch. Booking Required as places limited. Contact Bodnant Garden on 01492 650460 or visit www.bodnant-garden.co.uk for details on all its planned events.

 

1-4 November, Welsh National Opera, Venue Cymru

Welsh National Opera’s Autumn run features productions of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, The Barber of Seville and Katya Kabanova – definitely not to be missed. 

 Visit www.venuecymru.co.uk for more details or phone 01492 872000.

 

This one I simply have to mention as the other half is competing as part of the Colwyn Male Voice Choir (bit of a plug there) and it just wouldn't be worth my while to leave it out!!

 So if you like choirs this is the one for you.

 

5 & 6 November, STENALINE NORTH WALES CHORAL FESTIVAL 2011

Expanding at a rapid rate of knots, the 2011 North Wales Choral Festival will see choirs competing from across the UK and Ireland.
Visit www.venuecymru.co.uk for more details or phone 01492 872000

14-19 November, Scrooge the Musical, Venue Cymru

The ideal winter treat, SCROOGE is a heart warming family story with stunning sets and costumes, specially created illusions by magician Paul Kieve (acclaimed for the magic effects in the Harry Potter films) and a fantastic musical score which features the Oscar nominated hit Thank You Very Much. Don’t miss Ebenezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future and a whole host of Dickensian characters in the award winning, international smash hit musical SCROOGE!

Visit www.venuecymru.co.uk for more details or phone 01492 872000.

 

17- 20 November, Llandudno Celtic Winter Fayre, Llandudno

A large Christmas market with over 100 food & craft stalls including continental foods & cooking demonstrations using local produce every day. Phone 01492 574504 for more details.

 

If you would like to check availability for a short break for any of the above dates just call or email us and we will be happy to help.

The Feast is Back!!

The third largest Food Festival in Wales is back, Gwledd Conwy Feast a two day event held on the 22nd & 23rd of October within the town walls of Conwy and the Quayside.

It is not to be missed!! I have attended every year since it began in 2003 and it is for all you foodies out there. Start your Christmas shopping early or just take it all in and enjoy the ambience, with over 150 stalls there is sure to be something for everyone. The top welsh chefs hold demonstrations, there is music, entertainment and workshops to whet your appetite here is a flavour of what you will find.

The Welsh Celebrity Chefs from The Great Brittish Menu- Bryn Williams, Aled Williams and Hywel Jones will be cooking up a storm in the True Taste of Wales kitchen.

A Champagne and Oyster tent and a 30 mile Cafe where Toby Watson will be creating a delicious three course menu of the best food produced within a 30 mile radius of Conwy.

The popular Beer Tent and Quay Music Stage hostd by a group of local brewers will be open all weekend with bands performing on what promises to be another lively show.

In the food halls, the True Taste of Wales Winners, Castle Food, River Food and the local producers tent, you can shop to your hearts content for the best local and regional produce, as well as foods from around the world make sure you bring lots of shopping bags!

Why not make it a date and I will see you there!!

Christmas & New Year Fast Approaching!!

The Countdown to Christmas has begun

75 Days

So if you haven't already booked your Christmas or New Year break with us you had

better hurry!!

Once again our Christmas break is proving to be very popular with many guests booking last year, before they left!!

Our  4 or 5 night break starts on 23rd or 24th December. The festivities commence as soon as you arrive with a selection of sandwiches and our usual homemade scones. Join us in the Bar at 5.30 to get you in the mood by singing Carols with our Entertainers Dave & Eirian whilst waiting for Father Christmas. He always fits us in before his busy night bringing a gift for everyone before our Christmas Eve Candlelit Dinner.

Christmas Day offers plenty of time to open your stockings before Breakfast but be sure to leave plenty of room for Buck's Fizz and a Gourmet Christmas Lunch served with all the trimmings and much, much more. In the evening a Candlelit Dinner followed by an evening of  Entertainment.

After breakfast on Boxing Day you could take the Traditional Sponsored Boxing Day Dip in aid of St David's Hospice but if you are not brave enough, join us for Coffee and mince pies straight from the oven. Lunch is served at 12.30pm followed by our treat, a trip up the Orme to the Toboggan Run and if you don't fancy that just come along for the magnificent views and a coffee in the Ski Lodge. We have the Famous Yuletide Buffet served by our Chefs to look forward to in the evening.

On the 27th after breakfast and then lunch, enjoy our Winter Wonderland Trip a Luxury coach tour around beautiful North Wales. Back in time to change for your Candlelit dinner and another evening of entertainment.

After a hearty breakfast on the 28th it will be time to wish you all a fond farewell.

How does all that sound? Want to join us?

 Then please be quick as there are now only limited places left and we hate to disappoint!

New Year

New Year is such a lovely time in the Hotel, stay for 2 or 3 nights and enjoy a memorable start to the New Year. Celebrations start as with Christmas on arrival with Tea, sandwiches cakes and scones. In the evening  of the 30th a 6 course Candlelit Dinner and an evening of fabulous entertainment.

During the day on New Years Eve enjoy coffee in the lounge after breakfast but don't get to full as you have a lunchtime special prepared by our chefs then the New Year's Eve Festive Dinner all 7 Courses! A superb evening of Entertainment follows taking us well into the New Year when we will enjoy toasting the New Year with Champagne to the chimes of Big Ben.

Breakfast is served later on New Year's Day giving you a chance to have a lie in, but breakfast is to small a word for it we like to call it Brunch and it will certainly set you up for the day!

Join us in the Bar for Bucks Fizz to celebrate the New Year and then enjoy a Finger Buffet for lunch. Another 6 course Candlelit dinner and entertainment follows in the evening.

I don't know about you, but it does sound good to me !! I cant wait all this talk about Christmas and New Year has made me think I had better start writing my lists and getting organised, how many days do I have left???

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