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I live in Burnham Market, and I am responsible for the PR for The Hoste Arms and sister properties,so for all journalist and press enquiries do contact me on 01328 730082 or pr@hostearms.co.uk.

Sarah Eddison.

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News and Forthcoming Events

LITERARY LUNCH: Friday 9th March 2012 - 12.30 pm We are very excited that Whitehouse Books have chosen to host their literary lunch at The Hoste Arms on Friday 9 March. Speakers include Bill Turnbull from BBC Breakfast TV, Peter Brookes, Times Cartoonist and Christine Adams, local author. Tickets are £40 available from Whitehouse Books 01328 730270 and include a two course lunch with coffee/tea and mints in the Moroccan Room. But hurry, places are limited. LADIES LUNCH: Tuesday 28 February 2012, 12.00 noon - 5.00 pm A fabulous Ladies Lunch will take place at The Hoste Arms on Tuesday 28 February. If you want to build confidence in your style, learn how to wear the right colours to take years off you, discover the shapes to make you appear shorter, taller, slimmer or curvier, then Claire Bunton will be able to tell you how. From just £35 per person, you will not only receive her expert advice, you will also enjoy a two course lunch with wine, afternoon coffee and biscuits, a make-up demonstration and receive a consultation voucher. Interested? Then call 01692 538947 to book your seat, or a table for you and your friends maybe! CLOUDY BAY WINE DINNER - Tuesday 6 March - 7 pm The Hoste Arms is well known for its extensive wine list and we are thrilled that our Wine Sommelier, Caroline Symington has arranged a fabulous event for us on Tuesday 6th March when we will be hosting a Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner in the Moroccan Restaurant at 7 pm. We expect this event to be very popular so do make sure you buy your tickets early, as availability is limited. Tickets are priced at £55 per head which includes wine and dinner and tickets are available from Reception on 01328 738777. Give them a call now to make sure you don't miss out. We hope many of our friends and regular customers will attend, as it it will be a wonderful opportunity to try some delicious wines and enjoy some fabulous food in great company. Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner Tuesday, 6^th March 2012 Moroccan Restaurant at ‘The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market’ Cloudy Bay is New Zealand’s iconic wine producer and this exclusive dinner hosted by Mark Thompson, UK ambassador for Cloudy Bay is unique as it will open with an innovative Skype wine tasting direct from Marlborough, New Zealand with the wine maker and will be followed by tasting Cloudy Bays full range of superb wines Complimented by four courses of inspired cuisine 7 pm drinks reception for 7.30 pm prompt start, when we go live to the vineyards in New Zealand !! Tickets are £55 per head but are strictly limited Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking – call 01328 738777 for bookings THE BURNHAMS PEOPLE AND PLACE - BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING: Saturday 26 May - 10 am-1 pm 'The Burnhams: People and Places' book will be on sale for the first time on Saturday May 26th from 10-1pm in the Conservatory at the Hoste. You will have a chance to meet John Warham; the author,and have your book signed too. It is a fab, glossy coffee table book, choc-ful of wonderful photographs - and it is a must-buy for yourself and a great gift too! John has also published two more successful books: Thornham, People and Places, and Wells-next-the-Sea, People and Places. He has photographed a year in the Burnhams, with a very snowy start, through to the Craft Fair in August and Christmas in Burnham Market. All your favourite shops are featured, (a few familiar faces too), glorious views of the countryside and the coast, gorgeous pictures of our beautiful churches and of course the Hoste Arms! More details (and pics) to follow. A 'HOSTE OF RECIPES' - NEW COOKERY BOOK ON SALE NOW The launch of the new Hoste Arms cookery book took place at the first annual fundraising event for the Paul Whittome Memorial Fund on the evening of 23 June 2011. Paul would have been so proud that his legacy lives on in The Hoste Arms and this new beautifully photographed cookery book has been created in his memory. In The Hoste, Paul found the perfect place where he could indulge in his greatest passions - food, wine and good company - it therefore seemed fitting that a book should be produced of his favourite Hoste recipes that he used to enjoy on a daily basis. Paul would often sit in his office and order five starters, just to sample the latest creations by our chefs. All the proceeds from the sales of the book will go to The Paul Whittome Memorial Fund, helping local people in need. This 96-page soft-back book is available to purchase from Reception for just £12.50. Call 01328 738777 to order your copy now. Postage and packing is extra.

CELEBRITY RE VISIT!

TV stars Sue Moxley, (and owner of cosmetic brand `Famous`), and her husband- media personality David Van Day, (semi-finalist of the television show `I`m a Celebrity…Get me out of Here`, and former member of pop groups, Guys n Dolls, Dollar and Bucks Fizz,) chose to honeymoon at the famed Hoste Arms in Burnham Market 18 months ago, and can`t keep away- as they are enjoying a few days in the sunshine here in North Norfolk at the moment.

"We know this beautiful area very well,” says David, "and we love the Hoste Arms and its buzzy atmosphere, you know it`s the kind of place run by people who care, and it`s just a great `hangout`.”

"We are having a good time, really relaxing and everyone has looked after us very well. The Hoste is very stylish, good local food, (looking forward to enjoying some Brancaster mussels tonight) and a great atmosphere; we sunk a good bottle of wine last night and as we are staying in one of the Hoste`s guest cottages we sort of staggered back…

We are also love being able to bring our dogs Alfie and Lulu, and yesterday we went to the stunning beach at Wells-next-the-Sea -our favourite beach in the whole country!

We are both very busy with various projects on the horizon-our Cabaret act `Rich and Famous` is going well, and Sue is launching a new range of makeup tools and also a lashes and nails deal in collaboration with the stars of Towie.

But for now we are both about to start filming a new series of Boot Camp for ITV2 in the Cotswolds, where we will no doubt be pulled and pushed about and made to cry, so this is our last chance to indulge ourselves before that, the food here is absolutely lush-a last supper so to speak!”

A CELEBRATION OF PAUL'S LIFE - 23 JUNE 2011 It doesn’t seem possible that nearly a year has passed since Paul Whittome, the founder and owner of The Hoste Arms passed away. The man who transformed The Hoste and undoubtedly put Burnham Market on the map, was remembered by close friends and family at an event to celebrate his life on the evening of Thursday 23 June 2011. Paul’s hero, Elvis, was there in the form of Jay Ashton and a wall plaque was unveiled in Paul’s memory. The event saw the launch of The Paul Whittome Memorial Fund, which will raise money to help people in need and will be a lasting legacy to Paul. Tickets to the event and an auction and raffle raised £6,500 for the charity. Jeanne Whittome took great pleasure in presenting the cheque to Dr Sarah Gorrod from Burnham Market Doctor's Surgery. Future events at The Hoste will continue to raise money for this worthy cause.

HOSTE SUPERCAR CLUB CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION AND DRIVE OUT It was with great pride and pleasure that Jeanne Whittome hosted the second Hoste Arms Supercar Club event on 26th/27th May. In 2010 Paul fulfilled his long-held dream to start this club, and he would have been delighted to know that it was continuing without him. A fabulous champagne reception and dinner was held in the Moroccan Garden, followed by a fantastic display the next morning of `Supercars`-Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Porsche, Jensen ,Triumph TVR, Ford Mustang, Alvis, Bristol 400, and amongst others John Lennon`s Mercedes Limousine. There were prizes and speeches , then Jeanne led the driveout on the back of Paul`s prized Harley Davidson motorcycle! The cars drove via Holkham Hall to Houghton Hall where the Subaru Houghton International Horse Trials were taking place, and were lined up in pride of place in front of Houghton Hall, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Cholmondeley.

JAPANESE GARDEN OPENS AT THE HOSTE BEAUTY SPA Another fab party was held at the Hoste, to welcome guests to see the Beauty Spa and the fabulous new Japanese garden-a tranquil haven in which to really chill out and relax-what better place to enjoy a glass of bubbly than in the six seater hot tub. Guests were welcomed by the Duchess of Rutland and Les Dennis, both whom praised the Hoste and of course its new Chairman Jeanne and her hard work to ensure that Paul's legacy lives on, and the fact that the hotel is constantly growing and updating. Jeanne's school friend top fitness trainer Jenni Rivett flew in from South Africa to talk to guest about the Fitness and Wellness packages she will be offering at the Hoste in May, November and January. Check out the Spa section of the website for all details. Guests enjoyed yummy canapes and bubbly and complimentary treatments and goody bags by Clarins and Mary Cohr. Beautiful Bottoms lingerie was modelled by several beautiful girls! This successful range of undies owned by Jeanne's daughter Lauren, is available to buy at the Beauty Spa.

SERIOUSLY GOOD COFFEE AT THE HOSTE!

We had great fun doing a photo shoot with the gorgeous Paddy and Scott from `Paddy and Scotts Coffee`.

We provide their delicious slow roasted coffee in all our guest bedrooms at the Hoste, and it is proving very popular.

Jeanne was very keen to support these guys as it is always exciting seeing how a new business develops, and these two boys will go far we are sure.

And as you can drink the coffee in our bedrooms we had to have a `boudoir` pic or two!

HOSTE BEAUTY SPA The fabulous HOSTE BEAUTY SPA is now open! Jeanne and the team at the Hoste are thrilled with how it all looks-it certainly has the `wow` factor! We had a fun evening with plenty of fizz and canapes -a very successful Press launch. The Clarins girls from their head office attended, and Anneka Rice did the honours and cut the ribbon to do an official opening! The Hoste Beauty Spa is open to both residents and non-residents (everyone!) and we look forward to seeing you soon, whether you want to indulge in some sumptuous pampering with a light lunch to follow, or maybe fancy treating to yourself to a weekend away in one of our Divine rooms. To see the Hoste Beauty Spa list of treatments Click here for more information. To book an appointment, book direct with the Spa on 01328 737022 We look forward to seeing and pampering you very soon!

Grand fund raising party for the Christmas Lights in Burnham Market The Hoste certainly know how to throw a fabulous party, and the Moroccan Garden was certainly rocking on the night of the fundraising event to raise funds for the new Christmas Lights for the village, with music from a Hoste favourite-Keely Rayner and dancing to Disco Inferno. The fund raising campaign spearheaded by Hoste MD Emma Tagg, kicked off with a party attended by over 180 guests, who enjoyed delicious food and fizz, and lots of other treats like cupcakes and vodka jelly shots! There was a raffle and auction with amazing prizes, and the Hoste have produced a fun calandar that is for sale at reception, which shows various members of staff in various stages of undress-the Hoste uncovered so to speak! All this will ensure that the village will get their new lights, and with Emma Tagg`s help, restore the razzamattaz of the switch-on ceremony, that will be held on Saturday November 20th .

Ladies lunch and M.A.C Makeup event Lots of glam ladies enjoyed a fun lunch in the Moroccan Garden in conjunction with Jarrolds of Norwich, and the famed M.A.C , learning the secrets of contemporary makeup, with several demonstrations and lots of fab products available to purchase. Pimms was served and delicious mini hamburgers and strawberry pavlovas!

Paul's fabulous surprise party! Amanda Holden threw a wonderful surprise party for Paul, helped by John Cushing, Emma Tagg and the team at the Hoste and 140 of his friends who had to keep it all a BIG secret! It was a wonderful evening with champagne and canapes all the way. Big screen messages for Paul from many friends who couldn't be there, including Stephen Fry, cabaret from amongst others the inimitable 'Stavros Flatley' and 'Signature'-stars of Britain's Got Talent, and of course no party for Paul would be complete without an appearance by the king himself-Elvis. A night to remember indeed!

The Black & White Masked Party Hoste PR Sarah Eddison celebrated her 50th birthday party with great panache and style in the Moroccan Garden. All the guests looked fabulously glam in black and white and many were unrecognisable in their masks. Guests enjoyed mini bottles of proscecco on arrival before tucking into savoury and sweet canapes: such as mini yorkshire puds with rare beef, chicken satay, oriental duck tartlets, tiny lemon tarts, and fruit skewers with chocolate sauce. Jazz singer Keely Rayner entertained with old favourites like Moondance and Mac the Knife, followed by dancing to Carlo Valori`s disco. The Hoste was truly rocking!!!