Cotswold Hotel, Cotswolds Accommodation, Cotswolds Country House Hotel

for parties of 6 or more. Dates available from 22nd November - 23rd December 2010

Join us on Sunday 8th August for the first ever Fosse Way Vintage Car Rally in aid of the RAF Association’s Miles More Minutes campaign.

Pre-registration is required for both start points – email or call with your confirmation details.

Arrive from 9.00am at the Inn at Fossebridge, Gloucestershire, for a 10.00am start. Finishing at the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, Warwickshire, where discounted entry has been arranged for those taking part.

The Inn at Fossebridge Is To Be The Starting Point of A Major Fundraising RAFA Classic Cars Rally

300 classic and vintage cars will set out from Gloucestershire for the first ever Fosseway Rally in aid of the RAF Association.

The event will take place on Sunday 8 August 2010 and money raised will go towards the RAF Association’s Miles More Minutes campaign, which aims to provide more free telephone talk time for troops stationed abroad, enabling them to stay more in touch with their families, while they are away.

This year is a particularly significant one for the RAF Association, as it commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

As part of the event, another 300 cars will leave Waddington, Lincolnshire at the same time - enabling one of the biggest ever rallies of its type to arrive at the famed Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Gloucestershire's start point will be at the 300 years old Inn at Fossebridge, chosen for its excellent location on the Fosseway (A429), some six miles out of Cirencester.

After dining on breakfast bacon baps, sausage in Rolls and coffee, the 300 classic vehicles, will rejoin the Fosseway from the hotel's picturesque four acre grounds to make the hour long journey to Gaydon.

Gina Ford, South West Fundraiser for the RAF Association, said: "The Inn is an ideal location for southern rally start; it is also a beautiful destination and we are grateful to the owners for the big welcome and help they have already given us".

Samantha Jenkins, General Manager of The Inn at Fossebridge, said: "Our family has long had connections with our armed services and we are delighted to have been chosen for the start; it really is a great honour".

Facilities will be available for press attendance on 8th August. We suggest you arrive at The Inn by 9am - and have a bacon roll and coffee with the team so you can be fully briefed.

Please let me know if you would like to attend, as soon as possible, either by email - robin@pollybox.co.uk; or call 07966 495908: Thanks: Robin Thompson MCIPR for The Inn at Fossebridge.

VW Launches the new model "Touareg" with an exclusive preview event at The Inn at Fossebridge

Champagne corks popped when German car manufacturer Volkswagen launched their new Touareg at a special Preview evening before it enters the UK market later in the year.

The event, held on Tuesday 11th May 2010, was one of six special roadshow launches held across the UK for prospective buyers.

Volkswagen erected a smart glass presentation suite in the four acre grounds, which comfortably housed the new model Touareg. Guests had the opportunity to admire the Touareg, whilst sipping Taittinger and enjoying canapés over a period of almost six hours overlooking the beautiful grounds and lake.

One guest commented; "What an ideal location for a launch... I really enjoyed the evening"

The Inn's General Manager, Samantha Jenkins said:" It was a real privilage to be chosen as one of the 6 venues to host the preview. The event was a huge success and many guests chose to dine and stay with us on the same evening. I am delighted that we are gaining an excellent reputation as a flexible venue for many different types of events, including product launches, business meetings, weddings and receptions, team building day's and family parties".

For further press information contact Robin Thompson MCIPR on 07966 495908; robin@pollybox.co.uk

Celebrity Chef In "Good Food" Presentation at The Inn at Fossebridge for Fifth Anniversary

Government food czar, Rob Rees MBE, cooked "live" before an audience of invited guests at a special anniversary event at The Inn at Fossebridge, near Cirencester. Rob, whose mission is to demonstrate the benefits of good food, both for children and those with difficulties in their lives, cooked a medley of dishes to show how good food with the right ingredients can be produced cheaply and easily. He demonstrated how vegetables, often not used anymore, are making a real comeback, especially among the growing numbers of allotment holders - including Rob and his wife.

The event marked both Rob's new partnership between The Inn and his Cotswold Chef business, as well as to celebrate the fifth year of ownership by the Jenkins family, lead by Robert and General Manager, Samantha. The 60 minute demonstration, using portable cookers took place in the Garden Rooms at the hotel, was followed by a tasting and a hot fork buffet, prepared by the hotel's French Head Chef Damien Dupuis.

Wine supplier, Enotria, kindly provided the champagne & Wine and R & R Catering kindly supplied the chairs and glasses. A private donation collection for Rob Rees food charity "Wiggly Worm" raised several hundred of pounds.

Robert Jenkins said: "It was a superb evening and will, we believe be the start of a very close relationship with Rob Rees, who has chosen The Inn as one of his global accommodation destinations". (ends)

For further press information call Robin Thompson on 07966 495908; robin@pollybox.co.uk

Curry and quiz nights have become regular recession beaters at The Inn at Fossebridge.

Growing numbers of teams now bid for the top spot, and bookings are already being made for Tuesday 9th February, Tuesday 2nd March and Tuesday 30th March at 8pm.

Organiser Samantha Jenkins said: "To have a great night out battling against opposing teams, and enjoying a curry for just £9.50 has become a real recession beater".

To book your team for the challenges on February 9th, March 2nd and March 30th please call Samantha on 01285 720721: But do hurry as places are limited......

Rob Rees, the Cotswold Chef™ and new head of the Government backed School Food Trust, will launch a new partnership with The Inn at Fossebridge in March, it was formally announced today.

The Inn will be promoted as one of several locations, key to the promotion of the food side of the Cotswold Chef™ business worldwide. The Inn will be used for a range of courses and act as a venue for food promotion.

The event on March 10 will feature dishes prepared and cooked by Rob Rees to a specially invited audience from the Cotswolds, including numerous celebrities.

The Inn's Head Chef, Damien Dupuis, will introduce Rob Rees and also provide canapes and a finger buffet during the event.

Rob's appointment as chairman was announced last night (February 1st) by Government Schools Minister Ed Balls, who said:"He brings considerable knowledge and expertise, which will add real value to the important work of the School Food Trust in the coming years".

Robert Jenkins, who acquired the rundown Inn at Fossebridge five years ago has invested heavily in all aspects of the business to achieve AA and Quality in Tourism four star recognition, together with a food accreditation mark.

Robert said:" To forge a relationship with Rob Rees is great recognition of all the work undertaken by our team. We look forward to being involved in many initiatives with Rob in the future".

During the event, guests will be asked to make donations for the new Rob Rees founded charity Wiggly Worm, which works to improve health, well being and self esteem among the vulnerable,disadvantaged or seldom heard. The charity uses food (the preparation and sharing of it) in practical ways as a tool to deliver physical and mental health benefits".

For further press information and a picture of Rob Rees, Robert and Samantha Jenkins, contact Robin Thompson CMIPR on 07966 495908; robin@pollybox.co.uk

Samantha is the new General Manager of the quintessential family run Gloucestershire Inn ~ The Inn at Fossebridge.

Samantha, 36, now heads up all activities along with the team at The Inn, owned by Samantha's father Robert.

Over the Past two years The Inn has already achieved both four star AA and four rosettes Quality in Tourism accreditations.

Robert (70) acquired the inn some five years ago when early takings were only £17 per day but now has a very substantial turnover. Robert will continue in his ownership role, including further developments within the overall refurbishment programme.

Samantha, who also has a three-year-old son, Maximilian, has an extensive background in the hospitality and events industry, having previously worked in London for 14 years across many business sectors, including Citigroup in Canary Wharf.

Robert said of the appointment: "Samantha has huge organisational skills, is highly customer focused and always seeks to exceed expectations. I am delighted and very proud that she has recently joined me in our family venture and am looking forward to the future with optimism".

Samantha said:" In my wildest dreams, I never thought I would have the opportunity to work with my father in a family business. I feel very privileged and it is an exceptional experience, which allows me to further develop the Inn at Fossebridge, at the same time as continuing the development of an excellent and professional team".

"I love living and working in Gloucestershire; we are very happy and settled, have made some great new friends and early next year I hope to take up another passion - tennis, which is one of my favourite hobbies".

The Inn at Fossebridge is to stage a fund raising Bonfire & Firework display in aid of 5 year old cancer patient Bethany Fenton.

The event will be held on Friday November 6th at 6.30pm, in the four acre grounds of the Hotel.

After the Firework display a collection will be made and all proceeds donated to The Bethany Appeal.

Owner, Robert Jenkins, has kindly donated the fireworks and hopes that the event will be well supported. "It will provide an ideal opportunity for people to kindly donate and at the same time raise awareness of Bethany's plight. We hope to help get Bethany to Boston for the much needed treatment for her brain tumour, that she is unable to get here in the UK.

All enquiries regarding the evening should be directed to Samantha Jenkins on 01285 720721 or email info@fossebridgeinn.co.uk

The fame of The Cotswold Chef, is known worldwide and he has cooked internationally in Australia, America, Singapore, Japan, UAE and many parts of mainland Europe.

Rob Rees MBE celebrity chef, handpicked The Inn at Fossebridge for its excellence, to enhance his global "experiences" package. He will launch his new products, including "The Inn's special Rob Rees package", during his tour of Australia in October.

Guests who, select The Inn at Fossebridge via his website will enjoy a 10% discount on standard room tariffs or the special shortbreaks "three nights for the price of two" - additionally both offers in the Cotswold Chef package will include a free comprehensive guide to The Cotswolds (Goldeneye Guidebook).

The Inn at Fossebridge, with its four star AA and four rosettes Quality in Tourism ratings has also been accredited for the quality and creativity of its food, led by head chef Damien Dupuis. With eight luxury bedrooms and set in four acre grounds, a lake and section of the River Coln, The Inn has been fully refurbished, as a quintessential Cotswolds hotel, since its acquisition by Robert Jenkins five years ago.

Rob Rees said "It is great that a luxury accommodation provider like The Inn at Fossebridge will offer opportunities for our Cotswold Chef participants. They will compliment what we do perfectly".

Robert Jenkins said "This link with Rob Rees highlights the continuing effort and dedication displayed by our team to a very discerning public".

For further press information call Robin Thompson on 07966 495908; robin@pollybox.co.uk

A fund raising barbecue at The Inn at Fossebridge, to help boost funds to maintain war memorials in Gloucestershire, raised £220. The event was organised by owner Robert, his daughter Samantha Jenkins and his team after he discovered that some memorials in the county, including the memorial at Northleach, needed some refurbishment. "Seeing all the TV news about our fallen heroes being returned home through Wootton Bassett really made me conclude we must never forget our troops who fight for freedom in so many war zones", he said. Tom Stevens and his family from Northleach were guests of honour for the evening. Tom's great, great uncle, John Thomas Stevens, died in the Dardanelle's in the first world war and is named on the Gloucestershire town's market square memorial. Tom received a copy of the the Harry Patch biography to mark the occasion. The main fund raiser was a raffle, with prizes given by suppliers and friends of The Inn, which also donated dinner for two. It is likely that the £220 raised will be spent on adding a parapet to the wall surrounding the memorial at Northleach, to reduce damage caused to it by manoeuvring vehicles.

For further press information call Robin Thompson on 07966 495908; robin@pollybox.co.uk

Celebrate Christmas at The Inn ~ Our Tidings of Comfort and Great Joy.......To Whet Any Appetite

Christmas parties at The Inn at Fossebridge are always special - but this year even more so under the direction of our creative new Head Chef, Damien Dupuis. We are offering a fantastic 3 course a la carte party menu for £24.95, inc cafetiere coffee and mince pies.

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Tourism Body Awards The Inn at Fossebridge Four Rosettes For The Second Year

VisitEngland has again awarded The Inn at Fossebridge four Quality in Tourism Rosettes for the second year running.

The tourism inspector, who did not inform The Inn of his identity until after his overnight stay, gave the business an average 75% marking, putting it in the "very good" category throughout.

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Gloucestershire Inn Owner Launches Fund To Restore Memorials to the War Fallen

A Gloucestershire hotelier is launching an appeal among fellow licensees to carry out improvements to their war memorials to honour the dead of both world wars.

Robert Jenkins, owner of The Inn at Fossebridge, himself a former army officer said: "The sad farewells to Henry Allingham and Harry Patch was deeply moving. But mainly memorials to people like them are in disrepair..."

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With Love From Me To You

The Inn at Fossebridge is a truly romantic setting for a Civil Ceremony and Wedding Reception. The 4 acres of beautiful grounds, lake and river make a lovely backdrop for wedding photographs.

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The Inn at Fossebridge adds extra parking to meeting growing demands.

The Inn at Fossebridge is extending its car park to provide additional spaces for its growing number of customers.

The Inn, between Cirencester and Northleach, took only £17 on the first day that owner Robert Jenkins acquired it five years ago. Today its turnover stands well in excess of £0.5m each year...

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A Very Special Invitation To People Who Organise Company Events

Dear PAs and Business Meetings Organiser, During the past five years The Inn at Fossebridge has been fully restored by my family as a perfect venue for a wide range of events – from business meetings and seminars, to product launches and company parties, to away days and team building challenges...

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Samantha Jenkins: Events Manager And Weddings Organiser Extraordinaire

Samantha Jenkins is very much a woman of today – bringing up a toddler while at the same doing one of the toughest jobs in leisure – organising events, weddings, parties, business meetings.

Samantha (36) is the third member of the Jenkins family to get behind the wheel at The Inn at Fossebridge, purchased by father Robert nearly five years ago and today...

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