News from the York Hotel
Saturday 3rd January 2009 - A Happy New Year to all from Mick and Lynn
A new year and a new start for the York Hotel as we go into these troubled financial times. Needless to say we will be always striving to give our customers the best quality service and keeping up a full entertainment program throughout the year.
We start off the quiz nights on Thurs 7th Jan with a new format that will include the use of a leader board over a 12 week period. Points will be awarded all the way down the list of teams that attend and there will be a prize for the winning team. Dont forget to check out on the "What's on" page for the diary of events and themed food nights coming up.
This year we are celebrating Valentines Day and are holding a Race Night on 28th Feb, the annual Soul Festival will be held over the four days of Early May Bank Holiday and hopefully we will get a Summer to allow us to hold a few BBQ's.
Dont to forget to support your local - we are here for you!!
Friday 31st October - Halloween Celebrated in the York
The locals and guests celebrated a great Halloween Night in the York Hotel with entertainment from DJ Mandy Butterworth and a bizzare magic and illusionist show by the duo Vampire. This is a night that will be celebrated every year so get thinking about next years outfit now!
Monday 6th October - Geraldine Smith visits the York
Geraldine Smith visited the York Hotel in order to address the monthly meeting of Morecambe Pubwatch. To a packed function room she expressed her concerns regarding issues such as the smoking ban and the price differential between the supermarkets and licenced premises. Many licencees voiced their displeasure at young people mingling with smokers outside their establishments and the issue of ID cards for all people in the UK was raised.
Geraldine left for an appointment in London asking licencees to speak to her on any issues that may be of concern - her presence at the meeting was appreciated by all.
Thursday 31st July - German Night ist WUNDERBAR (And nobody mentioned the war!)
The German Night was deemed to be a complete success by those that attended and tasted the delights that came out of the kitchen, it was also a chance for the weekly Fun Quiz teams to experience the sounds of Morecambe Brass Band in Oompha mode!
It was typical German fayre of Bratwurst, Schnitzels and all the accompaniments with diners making use of the restaurant facilities in the candle lit dining room.
The prize for the best fancy dress went to Andy and Irene Moran who dressed in authentic Bavarian costumes and played the part of typical Germans all night, (they drank a lot!!)
Sunday 27th July - York Hotel hosts Local Community BBQ
On a hot and sunny afternoon the staff and customers of the York Hotel fed and watered children and adults of the local community in a goodwill day to help improve community relations.
Helped by the police, community support officers, councillers, and local residents they got together to canvas the children regarding new play equipment and basically asking the question, "What do you want?"
Feedback was taken in the form of a question sheet and the results are being analysed by the authorities.
It is hoped that another event will take place at the end of August - watch this space!
