Catch up on the latest from around the county NEWS CHEERS! The UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, Majestic, is opening a new store in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Situated in the heartlands of English sparkling wine production and with domestic vineyard visits on the rise, the new store is expected to see record sales of homegrown fizz sold within its first weekend alone. The area is already home to some of the leading names in English wine including Nytimber and Bolney, both of which will be stocked at the new Majestic store. Interest in visiting English vineyards has boomed over recent years and more and more holidaymakers are choosing to visit as part of their staycations. So much so in fact that AirBnB recently added a vineyard category to its website. Majestic provides all of its new colleagues with WSET qualifications as one of Europe’s largest wine educators, ensuring they have the expertise in wine that sets the brand’s shopping experience apart. So, if you’re looking for advice on the perfect wine for your big day, why not head over there and check it out? You can also find Majestic online at www.majestic.co.uk Nearlywed NEW LOOK Holiday Inn Gatwick Worth recently saw the reopening of its wedding and ceremony suites following a huge £9 million refurbishment and extension. The beautiful, neutrally-decorated suites have been transformed and make an ideal location to host any dream day. The team can cater for any size of wedding from intimate to grand. With the largest suite now boasting its own private banqueting kitchen and spaciously accommodating up to 250 guests large scale events are a breeze. With the new suites comes the venue’s new bespoke wedding packages, which include everything you could need for your special day. The team recognises that each couple has their own vision, and that’s why each one can be created bespoke to meet your own requirements. After all, your wedding day should be the occasion you’ve always dreamed of. For a personalised quote or to book a show round, get in touch at events@higatwickworth.co.uk or on 01293 884 806 ext 2019. Also, check out https://higatwickworth.co.uk/weddings-2 WINNING WAYS Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the UK Jewellery Awards is the country’s longest running and most prestigious trade awards event, established in 1992 to recognise the achievements of those working in the jewellery and watch sectors. We're delighted to announce some local interest as Sarah Parham of Sussex-based ring brand SVP Jewellery has been awarded Commercial Jewellery Designer of the Year. With 21 targeted categories, the awards cover every aspect of the industry, from jewellery design and ethical business practice through to customer service and successful retailing. Ruth Faulkner, editor of Retail Jeweller, the event’s organiser, says, “We received a record number of entries for this year’s event and our judging panel had an incredibly difficult task deciding on the eventual winners. Congratulations must go to all of our shorlisted finalists and, of course, our winners. They must be applauded as the leading lights in our sector and really are the very best in the business. For more on SVP Jewellery check out https://svpjewellery.com © Phil Weedon LOCAL NEWS 9
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