Sarah Eddison, who lives in Burnham Market, is in charge of all Paul Whittome`s PR and Marketing, so for all press enquiries contact her on 01328 730082 pr@hostearms.co.uk
"The Hoste Arms, Vine House, The Railway Inn, and the holiday cottages are all exciting, relaxing and stylish places to stay. Here at the Hoste we also hold many fun events , parties and get togethers, be they for charity, a family lunch or dinner, a jazz concert, to promote a new idea or product, a wine tasting or to champion something new that is happening here -as we are always striving to update and improve. The Hoste Arms is a great setting , with the Moroccan Garden especially being the perfect spot for a celebration. You will see below what is hip and happening over the coming months. Tickets sell out quickly so if you are keen to take part , please do book early , bring your friends, and enjoy!"
EVENTS MAILING LISTIf you would like to join our mailing list and be sent invites and information about events taking place at the Hoste Arms, do email me with your full name and email address on this email pr@hostearms.co.uk
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
FASHION SHOW- Thursday April 8th
Burnham Markets ‘Help for Heroes’ Fashion Show
Thursday 8th April 2010
6pm
A local event to promote the retailers of Burnham Marker - Gun Hill, Annas, Ruby and Tallulah and Beautiful Bottoms in aid of the worthy charity
‘Help for Heroes’.
The evening will consist of a champagne and canapé reception followed by 4 live fashion shows all modelled by local people for the local area. After the shows the shops have kindly donated pieces from their collections to be donated in order to raise further money for ‘Help for Heroes’.
The show will be inspired by our troops in Afghanistan and will promote the retailers clothes combining some element of fatigues underlining the cause for which the show is taking place.
An event dedicated to the soldiers who return from Afghanistan, our heroes who need our help.
Ticket Prices - £20 Available from Hoste Arms reception, 01328 738777
“I support the troops at any given chance. The fact that these soldiers could be are brothers or sisters makes the reality of it all more dominant. This fashion show in aid of Help for Heroes, is another great way of supporting are soldiers upon their return.”
Tom Croft England and Lions Rugby Player, 2009
MUSIC AND JAZZ AT THE HOSTE 2010
JAZZ AND TAPAS EVENINGS
Why not make up a table with your friends, for an evening of fun and style in the Moroccan Garden.
Tickets £20 each : to include a glass of wine on arrival and a tapas platter.
Ring 01328 738777 to book.
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Monday 31st May 6-8pm Jazz and Tapas
The fabulous KEELEY RAYNER-back by popular demand, singing jazz/blues and cabaret .
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Friday 2nd July 6-8pm Acoustic/Jazz and Tapas
Acoustic singer/songwriter JON LAWRENCE playing with his band, including Mark Wilkinson on saxophone who played with Eddie Floyd of Knock on Wood fame.
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RECENT EVENTS
BURNHAM MARKET BOOK FESTIVAL AT THE HOSTE ARMS
The White House bookshop in the village, hosted a splendid weekend celebration of literature and ideas in the Moroccan Garden .A wide range of celebrated writers attended including Kate Adie and Richard Mabey, and professional interviewers took them through their paces before the floor was open to questions from the audience.
Read below just a few great comments from those taking part:
"I had the best time-it was a beautifully organised event." Jenny Agutter.
"Burnham Market is a lovley place in a glorious part of the world, even in November. The Hoste Arms is a delight. " Allan Mallinson, novelist and military historian.
"Thanks for the wonderful lunch, it was worth coming for the Brancaster oysters alone!" Richard Mabey, naturalist and writer.
"People really liked the way it was set up-a super venue." John Gimlette, barrister and travel writer.
 Kate Adie |
Nicolette Jones, Richard Mabey, Jeremy Mynott |
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Allan Mallinson |
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JAZZ AND TAPAS EVENING AT THE HOSTE ARMS
A fun `cabaret` style Jazz and Tapas evening was recently held in the Moroccan Garden, with fabulous local vocalist Keely Rayner performing her debut at the Hoste Arms. She was a huge success, enthralling the guests with her unique blend of jazz, motown ,cabaret and soul, and most guests couldn`t resist a dance!
A delicious Tapas menu was served which included chorizo and filo rolls, crispy parma ham, tempura squid served with aioli, tomatoe, aubergine and manchego bruschetta, smoked paprika and honey glazed chicken wings, olives croutes and tapenade.
The Moroccan Garden lent itself very well to this cabaret club event and we will be hosting more in the future.
 Keeley Rayner |
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Catherine Knights, Jill Van Ree |
 Barry Dennis, ChrissieWightman |
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Gil Carrick Cowlin, Mary Cawston
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Kirsty Wainwright |
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Mary Cawston, Jill Van Ree, Dee Reeve |
 Jackie Hopkinson |
DRINKS PARTY AT THE HOSTE ARMS
Paul and Jeanne Whittome and their fellow directors Emma Tagg and Andrew McPherson, welcomed over 150 guests from Burnham Market, many of whom have businesses in the village, to celebrate 20 years of the Hoste Arms under Paul`s ownership in the newly revamped Moroccan Garden. Andrew McPherson gave a welcome speech ,and Paul thanked his wife Jeanne, and step-daughters Lauren and Natasha, and all those in the village for their support over the years, he talked of how `unique` and special Burnham Market is and how well all those in business here help each other . Paul and Jeanne`s good friend well-known actress and Britain`s Got Talent judge-Amanda Holden joined the party with her husband Chris and daughter Lexi.
Paul invited guests to take a look around Vine House, the Railway Inn and Railway Cottages and the stunning newly-opened Railway Carriage.The Moroccan Garden looked gorgeous with a pretty marquee in the walled garden. Guest enjoyed generous amounts of wine and delicious canapes!
See below a selection of party pics.
 Jeanne Whittome, Chris Hughes, Amanda Holden |
 Paul Whittome |
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Amanda Holden, Lexi, Chris Hughes |
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Paul Whittome |
 Andrew McPherson |
Chris Mason, Emma Tagg |
 Jeanne Whittomes daughter Natasha Skerritt, Lexi |
Dee Reeve |
 Jeanne Whittome and her daughter Lauren Skerritt |
 Sarah and Andrew Ruffhead, Emma Sowden, Jamie Aram |
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 Mary Cawston, Robin Thomas |
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 Amanda Holden, Howard Holley, Paul Whittome |
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MAD HATTERS CHARITY TEAPARTY HELD IN THE MOROCCAN GARDEN
Jojo of Jojo Hats ,and Gloria Hurn of the The Hat Shop at Pentney House in Burnham Market, hosted a fabulous ladies `Mad Hatters Teaparty` raising funds for The Lady Taverners Norfolk Region and Brancaster School. The tables were sponsored by Norfolk Living and decorated with lavenders kindly donated by BloominGorgeous of Burnham Deepdale.
It was a fun and glamorous affair with all the ladies ( and a few gentlemen too) looking splendid and behatted!
Well known historian Caroline Ashton talked `hats` ; the history of ..with many amusing anecdotes of hats and head gear gone by ( some with families of mice taking up residence in them!), and models paraded around the room sporting the newest summer fashions ( and yet more hats) from the boutiques in Burnham Market. The Hoste Arms Champagne Afternoon tea was a delicious confection with scones , cream and strawberry jam, smoked salmon finger sandwiches, tiny citron tarts, chocolate profiteroles, and pistachio macaroons. All served with refreshing cups of tea and copious glasses of pink fizz!
Jojo Kemp, Gloria Hurn Liza Goddard and her daughter Sophie Jewry
Henrietta Gizzi Fionbar Kemp
To see pictures from previous events, click tool bar to the right.
