NEWSLETTER – MAY
SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE HALL
Come and enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch in the lovely setting of The Hall, overlooking water and
fields – a delicious and relaxing experience, available when The Hall is not booked for a wedding. For
reservations please call 01376 573300, 2 Courses £13.95, 3 Courses £17.50.
POOL, SAUNA & STEAM FOR NON MEMBERS
Mon-Fri: Members can bring a non member with them for a swim for £6pp. Or non members enjoy:
Swim & Lunch in The Bistro Mon-Fri 12-3pm 2 courses: from £10pp
Swim & Supper in The Bistro Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 6.30-8.30pm 2 courses: £12.50pp
Swim & Sunday Lunch at The Hall: the pool is not available to non members at weekends, but a non
member can pay just £2 for a swim and a 3 course Sunday Lunch at The Hall, ie £19.50 for a 3 course
lunch. Booking is essential please and Sunday Lunch is not available when there is a wedding at The Hall:
01376 573300.
WEDDING FAIR
The wedding fair held on the
April was our best ever with a record number of people coming through
the door, this despite the atrocious weather and the flood outside the front of the hotel. All entry money
went Essex Air Ambulance.
PRESTED HALL OPEN DAY JULY 1st
The Club and Hotel will be offering promotions and tours of both buildings.
LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT VENUE?
Prested Hall is offering a range of all-inclusive wedding packages for 2012. The Hall can also be hired
for celebrations, birthday parties, christenings, corporate events etc. Please contact our dedicated events
team on 01376 573300 for more information.
THE BISTRO: LUNCHES, SUPPERS, BRUNCH & TAKE AWAY
Lunches are available at The Club Monday to Friday between 12 and 3pm. We offer a selection of
soups, sandwiches, jacket potatoes as well as more substantial main meals. In the evening The Bistro is
open between 6.30 and 8.30pm where you can get a two course meal for £7.50 or enjoy three courses
for £9.50. We are also offering meals to take away from our chilled cabinet. Small dishes are £1.75,
Large dishes £2.50. If you’re looking for a relaxing weekend meal why not come and enjoy brunch with
a selection from Eggs Benedict, Prested Grill through to the specials of the day. These are available
between 10.30 and 3pm Saturday and Sunday.
BLACK COMEDY
Kelvedon Players are doing this brilliant one-act farce later this month at The Institute. Mike is
disappointed that, having seen the original production, with a very young Maggie Smith and Albert Finney,
quite a few years ago in Chichester, he’d have loved to see it again – but will be away. But as a play, he
very highly recommends it.
PAMPER DAYS and TREATMENTS
The Spa treatment and product lists are available at reception. The Spa uses gorgeous Elemis products,
so we are able to offer a wide variety of fabulous packages and treatments.
Pamper packages start at £60 offering a 40 minute massage, 30 minute manicure or facial, 2 course lunch
including use of all the Spa facilities together with a towel and robe and complimentary slippers to take
home.
The Spa is open later (until 8pm) on a Wednesday and Thursday evening so we can also offer twilight
pamper packages from 4.30pm for just £50.
Upgrades on all packages are available.
For more information please ask at reception, call The Spa on 01376 572175 or email spa@prested.com.
Members can receive 10% off all treatments and products; just show your membership card or state your
number when booking.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Even though the festive season is long gone, gift vouchers are available all year round.
Members receive a 10% discount on all vouchers purchased at face value.
Pamper Days
£60.00
Twilight Pampers
£50.00
Swim & Lunch
from £10.00
Beauty/ Massage Vouchers
Various amounts/treatments available
Cream Tea for 2 at The Hall
£22.00
Sunday Lunch for Two at The Hall
£35.00
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at The Hall for 2 £165.00
Evening Meal for 2 with Wine at The Hall £65.00
ELEMIS SPRING PROMOTIONS
Face & Body Essentials with a luxurious travel bag worth over £83 rrp £45 NOW £10 off: £35.
A great gift for a home treatment regime, for all skin types. With over 3 full size products, this collection
provides a great cleansing and moisturizing routine.
Body Indulgence with a luxurious travel bag worth over £89 rrp £49.50 NOW £10 off: £39.50.
A top–to toe collection to soothe the body and relax the mind. Everyone will love to give and receive this
ultimate gift of spa indulgence at home.
NETBALL
Would you be interested in playing at Prested? Please let reception know if you would because our court
will be ready this month, fingers crossed, and if it stays dry enough to paint the court!!. As soon as the
weather relents a bit the conversion to dual purpose (tennis and netball) will be completed.
PILATES CLASS MONDAY 1.45PM WITH SARAH
The Pilates method uses slow and controlled movements to strengthen your core muscles. These are
deep muscles in your abdominals and your back. Having a strong core will help you with other forms of
exercise e.g. running, yoga & dance. It will also help prevent injuries especially with your back. Pilates has
many benefits. If performed regularly you can expect to see inch loss from your waist and a tone up of the
rest of your body. Your posture and flexibility will also improve. People who suffer with back conditions or a
weakness notice that their back becomes stronger and doesn’t affect them as much in their daily activities.
Enquire at Club Reception for more info or to book your space. Hurry though – spaces are limited on a
first-come-first-served basis.
POWERPLATE
Come and try a FREE introductory session on the Powerplate, the vibration exercise machine, that helps
with weight loss, relaxation, fitness and performance, as well as promoting good health generally. Book
your session with an instructor today at reception. You’ll notice the old TV room has been divided into two
and the PP is in the room off the corridor to the gym.
SWIMWISE
Swimwise offer children’s swimming lessons, here at Prested, Monday to Thursday, between 15.45 and
16.45. All abilities welcome. The teachers are fully qualified ASA Level 2. For further information please
contact Carolyn on 07931 520759 or Claire on 07792 068003.
LIFE DRAWING
Tuesday evening’s untutored sessions are now held on Thursday afternoon from 12-3pm in addition to the
Monday morning classes with Pam Booker; please ask at The Club reception for more details.
REAL TENNIS
Last month saw the final of The Club Level Doubles, The Ivan Ronaldson Cup. It was a great shame that
some of The Club’s best players were unavailable but it left the gate open for Mike Carter to find a top
partner in the form of Tom Shrager, and they, duly, and fairly comfortably, won through. Congratulations
to Mark Nicholls who on the same day won the British Over 50s’ Doubles with William Maltby, (sadly not
from Prested!).
The Club Level Singles semis and final, with less absenteeism anticipated, will be held early July, while
The Club Handicap Singles plods along and will be finished some time this summer. We may be coming
to the end of the tennis season but we still have some exciting events ahead!!
The British Amateur Under 20s Championships (sponsored by Prested Hall) take place here May 6th, so
do please come along and watch if you’re interested. There will be some stars of the future from around
the country taking part!!!
We are also excited to announce a mixed doubles exhibition match on June 23rd: Ricardo + Sarah Vigrass
vs Steve Taylor + Claire Vigrass. The match starts at 2pm – for more details contact the pros on 01376
570220.
And finally great news of Prested Hall’s DIV7 team who have finished top of the league meaning we have
a home final to look forward to at a time TBA. Well done team!
LAWN TENNIS
Spring is here and with it the lawn tennis season gets under way. For all court bookings please call the
club reception (01376 573399) to ensure you get your court time.
We have lots of activities and coaching sessions going on this year. Ladies’ Morning is on Tuesdays from
10 to 12 each week and involves some coaching and match play. We have an adult club night run by
assistant coach Abigail Claydon on Tuesdays from 6 30- 8pm (subject to numbers). The cost is £5 and you
will receive expert coaching from Abi and match play. Please email prestedlawntennis@yahoo.co.uk or
ring Abi on 07742 699399 by the preceding weekend if you would like to reserve a place.
We are very focused on our junior section at Prested Hall and already boast 4 players in the top 25
for their age group in the county. There are a whole host of junior classes for all ages and standards.
Currently class times are: Tuesdays 4-5p.m, Tuesdays 5-6pm,Wednesdays 4-5p.m, Friday 4-5p.m,
Saturdays 11.30 to 12.30p.m, Saturdays 1.30 to 3.00p., Saturdays from 3.00 to 4 30p.m
This year we will be holding an open tournament for all club members over the summer with Finals Day on
Sunday September 2nd. Events will include singles and doubles for men, ladies and juniors. All sign-up
sheets will be on the tennis notice board, so keep an eye out and enter yourself as soon as possible.
Our two pros, Steven Taylor and Abigail Claydon are available for coaching each day,
CAR PARK
Please follow our one way system enter along the side of the Yew Trees and leave by either the bridge
path or Hall car park if there is not a wedding.