She only went and did it!!!

Reigate Manor Reception Manager, Greta Thornton, was recently awarded Apprentice of Year at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

The awards took place at The Grand Hotel in Brighton on Thursday 23rd March 2023.

Greta has worked at Reigate Manor for several years. Starting in Housekeeping and also having experience in Food and Beverage, Greta has transitioned into her role on our Reception team. She started as a Receptionist, then being promoted to a Senior Receptionist and is now the Reception Manager. She manages a team of 4 along with support from 2 night staff. 

The apprentice scheme offered development for Greta’s management of staff, customer service, as well as developing her knowledge in change management, business goals and technology, business strategy. 

Greta said on receiving the award “I’m delighted to receive this award as it is a huge recognition and appreciation for all the work I’ve done since I started in Reigate Manor. Thank you for Rewards Training on their continuous support in my studies, especially for Lenka Nunn for her dedication towards my training.”

Operations Director for the Manor Collection hotel group, Giles Thomas, said “We are all over the moon with the recognition Greta has received for her recent award at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. We are always delighted to see our team progressing through their careers and with the career development programs available through our training partner Rewards Training, we have seen structured training help develop our team on their journeys.”

It is with great pleasure to announce that our very own Reception Manager at Reigate Manor, Greta Thornton, has been nominated as a finalist for the 2023 Gatwick Diamons Business Awards.

Greta is down to the final three looking to be awarded Apprentice of the Year. In order to be recognised with such an award, all award winners will have shown innovation and inspiration in their work and demonstrated a real commitment to this world-class economic area.

Great has been developing her knowledge by studying hospitality management and we are delighted her hard work has been recognised by the team at Gatwick Diamond.

Winners will be announced on the 23rd of March 2023, in the Empress Suite of The Grand Hotel, Brighton, where our celebrity host, Kerry Godliman, will present the Awards.

Good luck Greta!

Hartsfield Manor was recently awarded Surrey Business of Year at the recent SME Surrey Business Awards held at Epsom racecourse.

Hartsfield Manor is a stunning 19th Century manor house set back along a sweeping driveway amongst 16 acres of beautifully maintained grounds. Built originally as a family home, it was purchased by the current owners, Manor Collection, in 2016.

We were presented this award in recognition of the exceptional success the business has seen over 2022. Delivering over 90 weddings as well as running a busy hotel, meeting and events venue. Operations Director, Giles Thomas, declared that the entire team at Hartsfield Manor will be thrilled with the recognition. Speaking just after collecting the award Giles said “The team at Hartsfield Manor have worked incredibly hard over the past 12 months. Their vision for growth, their team spirit, how they’ve worked together to deliver exceptional service for our guests and clients each and every day has been a pleasure to work with. Recognition through this award is a testament to how their drive ensures Hartsfield Manor is the fabulous venue that it is.”

To view all the winners of the 2022 awards visit the SME Business awards website by clicking here.

On Thursday 23rd June we were fortunate enough to play host to local charity, Stripey Stork’s, annual quiz night. We say annual, of course, but the past 2 years have seen the evening cancelled due to the emergence of Covid-19 and the rather large matter of an international pandemic. Nevertheless, the 2 year hiatus only helped build the excitement as we welcomed the team back again.

Exactly 100 guests took their seats for the quiz, dressed top to tail in stripes to support the charity’s annual campaign, Stripes 4 Stripey. Made up of supporters, volunteers and the team at Stripey Stork, the room was filled to the brim, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Questions on geography, British history, music, tv and more, challenged the teams through 8 separate rounds, ending with one team triumphant. The Belfry Brainiacs. Congratulations to them!

Regardless of who won, a huge thank you is needed not just to the winners but to everyone who came along, organised and helped raise an incredible £1600! Money that will be put to good use, supporting local families in Surrey. No doubt, the team at Stripey Stork will be back again next year.

To learn more about the charity and the amazing work they do each and every day, visit their website www.stripeystork.org.uk.