On Saturday 10th March at the Point, Lancashire Cricket Club there is an amazing night of disco heaven planned!! With 2 original 80′s bands Heaven 17 and Go West, AND Radio 1′s Nihal is the DJ for the VIP aftershow party. This event is bought to you by  Boot Out Breast Cancer, Debbie Dowie’s charity. The Charity is run purely by volunteers ensuring every penny raised goes towards much needed equipment in the NHS.  They have recently purchased 2 items of diagnostic equipment for the Royal Bolton hospital and just placed an order for the Nightingale Centre, University hospital of South Manchester.  They have pledged to buy equipment for the Breakthrough Research Centre next to Christies. Please have a look at Debbie’s website www.bootoutbreastcancer.org.uk

Win an iPad 2 Competition!

Winner announced !!

Thrilled Hi-Life member Sarah Martin is the lucky winner of a fabulous iPad 2!

Sarah downloaded and registered our new iPhone app and was entered into the free prize draw for our January competition.

Sarah, pictured here with her prize has been a Hi-Life member since 2011,  and on hearing

Sarah and her NEW iPad2!

the news she said….”WOW – I was so excited when I heard the news… I had to have a cup of tea and calm down!  I love being in Hi-Life, and when I saw the competition I thought what the heck and downloaded the app to my phone.   Having the app is great, it’s really handy especially in London, and winning an iPad 2 is just fantastic. I’m totally thrilled. Thank you!”

Room appoints new head chef

The 2 AA Rosette restaurant, Room on King Street, Manchester has promoted their senior sous chef, Nick Dawson following the departure of their award winning head chef, Pete Taylor to London.

Pete Taylor said of Nick “We interviewed a number of good chefs, but Nick’s abilities, attitude and understanding of the Room concept made him the best man for the job.”

28 year Nick Dawson came to work with Pete Taylor 5 years ago via the 1 Michelin Starred Vineyard at Stocks Cross and the 3AA Rosette Anthony’s in Leeds.

“The whole Room team are delighted at the natural progression in the kitchen with Nick’s appointment as Head Chef. He is popular with both kitchen and front of house staff. We are looking forward to his take on the Room twist and continuing to achieve the accolades of the past year” says General manager Jamie Jones.

Room restaurant was awarded 2 AA Rosettes in January 2011.

In October 2011 it was voted Cheshire Life and Lancashire Life ‘Manchester restaurant of the Year’

Pete Taylor was a finalist in the MFDF Awards – best chef and won the Chef Mentor Award at the Great Northern Cook Off.

Room is a 2AA Rosette Restaurant and cocktail bar situated in the old Manchester Reform Club at 81, King Street, Manchester.

More details: Jacqueline@oliviahenryassoc.co.uk