Beating the opposition and the recession at The Inn at Fossebridge

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......

Cotswold Chef™ Rob Rees Forges Major Partnership with The Inn at Fossebridge

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".

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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 Jenkins takes up the management reins at The Inn at Fossebridge

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".

Fund Raiser for the Bethany Appeal

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

      Renowned Cotswold Chef Rob Rees MBE Links with the Inn at Fossebridge

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

        The Inn at Fossebridge raises £220 for War Memorials Fund

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