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The historic Crathorne Hall Hotel has a wealth of business amenities following a £ 4m restoration.
Historical gems uncovered during Crathorne Hall’ s £ 4m restoration
Historic Tees hotel Crathorne Hall now boasts a wealth of business and corporate facilities after a £ 4m restoration.
In consultation with English Heritage and Hambleton District Council’ s planning and conservation officer, a team of specialist craftsmen worked on refurbishing and restoring grand architectural features at the hotel, which is situated in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside just one mile from the A19.
Specialist structural techniques were employed to extend doorways and openings to create more space.
During the restoration, historical gems such as a splendid archway were uncovered in the County Suite corridor in the east wing, which has been restored and the detail repeated to create a grand colonnade.
In the former nursery, an old stove was discovered which nannies would have used to heat the iron for pressing clothes. This has also been preserved and incorporated as a feature.
The York and Ormesby bedroom wings have been rebuilt, using traditional lath and plaster to restore the ceilings. Fireplaces were uncovered and restored within some of the bedrooms.
As part of the exterior restoration, slate was hand cut to match the existing roof and installed by tilers, one section at a time to ensure the coursing was aligned. IT connectivity has also been improved as part of the refurbishment work.
Crathorne Hall now has a range of versatile meeting and conference facilities, including the newly-refurbished County Suite hosting three stunning meeting rooms, each named after a local region.
These rooms are interconnecting to provide a larger meeting area perfect for conferences or private functions.
The main Hall provides a further three function rooms offering a more traditional setting; the Drawing Room, with capacity for 100 people, the Edwardian Room, with space for 90 people, and the President’ s Lounge, suitable for boardroom or dining events for up to 28 delegates.
In addition, the property is situated on 15 acres of land, ideal for team building activities.
To make a booking or for more information, call Crathorne Hall Hotel on 01642 700398.
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP HELPING BUSINESS EXPLORE NEW TECHNOLOGIES
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firm of architects is embracing new technologies and working practices thanks to a research partnership with
Teesside University.
Some of the findings generated by the Knowledge Transfer Partnership( KTP) with DKS Architects in Stokesley have already been presented at a major industry conference.
DKS is using the KTP to look at different ways of implementing Building Information Modelling( BIM) into its business and in particular for the retrofit industry.
BIM is a process involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of places.
It is changing how buildings, infrastructure and utilities are planned, designed, built and managed, and is recognised by the UK Government as the most effective way to drive efficiency, delivery and use in building design, construction and management.
KTP is a world-leading programme part funded by Innovate UK that helps businesses succeed by connecting them to the UK’ s rich academic resources.
It is a partnership between the business seeking expertise, a university and a recently qualified graduate – known as an associate.
BUSINESS BITES
TOUR HAILED A RESOUNDING SUCCESS IN EXCLUSIVE POLL
Middlesbrough’ s hosting of a stage of the Tour de Yorkshire has been hailed a resounding success – with 85 % who took part in a Tees Business poll stating that the big race had boosted local businesses.
Middlesbrough played host to Stage 3 of the 2016 Tour de Yorkshire, with the peloton setting off from Centre Square for a thrilling final day’ s racing after crowds had gathered in the town centre for a chance to get up close and personal with some of the biggest names in world cycling.
In an exclusive poll by Tees Business, 37 % said the Tour de Yorkshire had boosted“ many” local businesses, while a further 48 % believed it had boosted“ a few” local businesses.
£ 40K FUNDING IS CHANGING LIVES
A Teesside homeless charity is set to offer apprenticeships to six long-term unemployed youths, thanks to a £ 40,000 grant from Middlesbrough and Teesside Philanthropic Foundation.
The donation to Community Campus‘ 87 will create six two-year apprenticeships across Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar that would not otherwise have existed.
The apprentices – all long-term unemployed – will get real work experience by helping to transform previously derelict properties into homes for homeless young people.
‘ WE HAVE A LOT TO BE POSITIVE ABOUT’ – TVU ANALYST
A new senior analyst for Tees Valley Unlimited says the region has a lot to be positive about – despite the area facing two major challenges.
Keith Wilson is the new economic strategy and intelligence manager for TVU, and spoke to guests at a meeting of the Tees Valley Business Club, held at the Materials Processing Institute in Middlesbrough.
“ We have seen a significant rise in start-ups, we have quite an entrepreneurial culture here,” said Mr Wilson – you can see his Video Interview with us in full at teesbusiness. co. uk
BID & RESEARCH FIRM BAGS AWARD
A Tees firm which has helped its clients win more than £ 2.5 billion by writing bids for them has been recognised with a top award.
Bid and Research Development, the Tees-based bidding and research consultancy, was handed the Service award at the Tees Valley Best New Business awards.
Business leaders from around the region attended the ceremony at Middlesbrough FC’ s Riverside Stadium.