Special Olympics

I am just back from another interview on Hope FM, where together with Sue Gorman from the finance department here at the Highcliff, we have been doing our bit to further raise the profile of the Special Olympics and in particular the Bournemouth & District Team.

Bournemouth & District Special Olympics are the hotel's chosen charity for 2013 and our goal, beyond helping them to raise much needed finance, is to bring their great work to a much wider audience here in Dorset and UK wide. 

I am really grateful to Hope FM for allowing us onto the airwaves once again, to talk about what we are doing and have planned here at the hotel and more importantly the impact that training and competing with the Special Olympics has on the lives of the athletes that take part.

http://www.activedorset.org/clubs_coaches/Disability+Sport/specialolympics

http://www.hopefm.com/

Some of Dorset's most acclaimed chefs come together at the Highcliff

Top Chefs impress at Forest Holme Hospice dining event

Thursday, April 25, 2013 Posted in Lifestyle

Chef Matt Budden plating the main course

Diners were treated to an evening of culinary delights as they experienced the stunning creations of four of Dorset’s finest chefs.

On Sunday April 21, The Bournemouth Marriott Highcliff Hotel provided an elegant setting for Forest Holme Hospices’ fine dining event, Dorset on a Plate. Event guests enjoyed a unique four course meal cooked by top chefs; Gary Kilminster, Richard Allsopp, Matthew Budden and Russell Brown. The chefs exceeded all expectations and ‘wowed’ guests with their creativity and culinary talents.
Hannah Parsons, Event and Corporate fundraiser at Forest Holme Hospice Charity said; “The evening was a great success and showcased the fantastic local produce that is available in Dorset. I would like to thank all of the chefs that took part in the event and our event sponsors; Samways Fish, Harvest Fine Foods, Essential Cuisine, Lyme Bay Winery and The Dorset Charcuterie company”.

Gary Kilminster and Hannah Parsons will continue to build the profile of restaurants and suppliers in Dorset by producing a local hardback cookery book that will be available to purchase later in the year. All of the proceeds from the book will go towards end of life care at Forest Holme Hospice

http://www.seekernews.co.uk/2013/04/top-chefs-impress-at-forest-holme-hospice-dining-event/

Dorset On A Plate - Charity Dinner

Highcliff Executive Chef; Matt Budden

 Preparing his main course dish for our forthcoming

"Dorset on a plate" charity dinner.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/B_rT0IH4oxE