Saturday 29 September 2007

October Drawing Closer...



Where has the last month gone? Actually, where has the year gone - it will soon be 2008! But...let us not detract from the reality that we still have 3 full months to complete before we get into the realms of New Year promises & resolutions. With this in mind & rather than wait until December, our focus is on a month of giving - bringing the festive spirit forward into Autumnal action.

Visitors can benefit from some added value with the Lovat offering a Deluxe (£399) or Master (£498) Bedroom, 3 nights for the price of 2, Dinner Bed & Breakfast - http://www.lovatarms-hotel.com/.

The Pink Party is also proving popular with only 11 remaining tickets to be snapped up. The Lovat will be wearing it pink over Friday, 26th & Saturday, 27th October 2007, to raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign. The Friday is more of a fun night for the community as anyone can come along, paying just £2.00 entry for music, fancy dress & dancing. The Saturday however, is a pre-booked ticketed event offering a complete party package - champagne, canapés, gourmet dinner, wine tasting, singing, dancing, entertainment, casino tables, games & fireworks. This is a showcase event, with the main push for Saturday, 25th October 2008. Plans include a marquee on the lawn, 120 guests, Eden Court Bugsy Malone stage-show, music, dancing & Head Chef, Paul Devonshire, from Gleneagles' Strathearn Restaurant has confirmed his attendance to cook at the event.

Suppliers' & associates' generosity towards this & the next event has been exhausting. I have been bowled over by everyone's kindness & positive attitude in getting involved in raising money for what is an exceptionally good cause, that has affected so many people, either first, second or third hand. A huge, 'Thank You', collective hug & thumbs up, goes to all those donating gifts, produce & props as well as even hand making some pink items specifically for the event. I cannot thank everyone enough, instead we will all have to have such a sensational celebration to balance this good will!

As a final note - if anyone is venturing up to Loch Ness - bring your Winter woolies - the crisp chill has arrived but to counter this, the log fire is burning as I type. O' to a dram or cup of tea as you warm your cockles & toast your feet!

Wednesday 12 September 2007

Some September Sun


Who would believe that we are only now getting some proper glowing sunlight through the windows. Sadly we don't see too much of it being so busy but at least it keeps the guests happy & also shows visitors that it doesn't always rain in Scotland!