Introducing the Legendary ginger beer kid

(The Ginger nut himself with his case of Bundaberg ginger beer)

Oliver aka Chucky one of our kitchen porters whilst working at the Shireburn has developed a taste for one of Australia's finest exports Bundaberg ginger beer. He likes it so much that he asked us to fly a case all the way from down under. Its all we could do for him and of course our customers who risked drinking what is now known as Chuckys tipple.

Proud of his purchase he says "I cant get enough of the tangy gingery taste".

http://www.bundaberg-brew.com.au/

The rebirth of the Shireburn Arms employee of the month award

Its getting near to the time where management and chefs decide who will win the much sought after accolade of :

Employee of the Month here at The Shireburn for June

The question is, will Suzanne retain her title for the seventh month running or are we going to have a change at the top!

Still all to play for as a shortlist of 3 members of staff will be decided in the coming weeks, the winner will be announced at the end of June. The hard working individual will be presented with a certificate, a specially selected price and a big yellow star badge to be worn with pride.

Our former winner Suzanne speaks exclusively to me, "Its a great idea to have an award like this, it gives you focus and something to work towards and installs healthy competition between fellow work colleagues"

Who will shine this month?

Watch this space!!!!!!!!!!

The Shireburn does its bit for Charity.

Charity plays in an important part at The Shireburn Arms, as the Manager and staff support local charity golf days, as well as the football and cricket teams in Hurst Green. Here's a lovely e-mail from the organisor of the May Charity Golf Day thanking the supporters who donated so generously that day.

Dear All

Thanks to everyone for yesterday and for the support and advice, extended to me over the past few months, since taking over as chairman of the charity committee for 2008.

Although I understand we are slightly down on last year for reasons, we can discuss at our de-briefing meeting on the 19th I still view yesterday a great success.

'good weather, great atmosphere, excellent golf and a good helping of laughter'. SPGC at its best pulling together for the benefit of others less fortunate than ourselves.

In my opinion yesterday there were no losers, only winners, thanks to the continued generosity of the sponsors and hard work of a charity committee committed, to making a difference.

I have to tell you, last night I was extremely proud to be associated with corporate/charity day and I know you all must have felt the same.

Once again thank you and have an enjoyable bank holiday weekend and I look forward to seeing you on the 19th.

Best regards

Peter Dowdy

Nominations are announced..........

Congratulations to the Management & Staff at

The Shireburn Arms Hotel.

Nominations have been announced and we are pleased to confirm that The Shireburn Arms Hotel has been nominated for a second year running, for Small Hotel of the Year. Last year we achieved a Highly Commended Award but this year we want to WIN!!

May 2008
Tourism Awards shortlist announced

We are delighted to report that a record 87 businesses have entered this year’s Tourism Awards. This is an increase of 10 on last year. And now these entries have been turned in to a shortlist that will compete across 13 Awards categories at the lunchtime ceremony on Wednesday June 18 at Blackburn Rovers Football Club.


Shortlist for the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2008/09


Small Hotel of the Year:
· Bartle Hall Country Hotel, Nr Preston
· Crofters Hotel, Garstang
· The Shireburn Hotel, Hurst Green

Good Luck Shireburn Arms.

A word of Thanks

Look what dropped into my Inbox this morning !! A lovely letter of thanks from the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. It is always nice to be appreciated for the hard work that all my staff endeavour to provide. Well Done to all staff concerned.

Hello Mr Alcock

A belated note of thanks for taking such good care of the XK8 Forum members of the JEC last weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed your hospitality, and for the way your staff looked after us so well, both for those who stayed overnight on Saturday and those that joined us on Sunday morning!

Should you wish you can see some pictures taken during our very wet day out on the web site address below:

http://www.johnbrennand.co.uk/2008_lancashire_hot_pot.htm

Thanks again, and if you will have us we would very much like to repeat the experience sometime in the future.


Bye for now

A Successful Hot Shot Night.

Congratulations are in order for Lee Unthank, our Junior Sous chef at the Shireburn Arms Hotel who successfully hosted his very own Hot Shots Evening and ran his own brigade as a Head Chef for a night.

Well Done Lee!! The night was a complete success and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Mr Mike Wilkinson from the Lancashire & Blackpool Tourist Board was also on hand to present a very special memento to Lee in recognition of his hard work and enthusiasm towards the evening.

A sample of some of the tasty treats Lee's menu had to offer.

What an excellent evening, and a credit to a young and talented chef. Well Done again.

John & Sybilla Painting Class

The Shireburn Arms Hotel Proudly Presents our regular customers

John & Sybilla, who host monthly painting classes.

John & Sybilla have been hosting painting classes for beginners through to amateurs here at the Shireburn Arms Hotel for a number of years. The groups are very well attended and the painting skills of John & Sybilla are excellent. They pass their wisdom onto all who attend and they certainly brighten the room with their creative paintings. Here's to many more classes.

( Sample paintings) (Regular class attendees)

(Expertise Tuition from John) (More sample paintings)

For future dates of John & Sybilla's painting classes, please contact the hotel direct on

01254 826518.