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It is essential that you allow your delegates to take time out, so why not consider fitting in wellness sessions and outdoor activities into the schedule, to allow delegates to get some fresh air and clear the mind.

Our five top tips to ensure delegates feel productive and motivated throughout the day.

As the Christmas decorations are taken down, work resumes and diaries begin to fill up, it can be hard to get back into the swing of things.

The benefits of healthy eating and regular exercise – even just brisk walks in the great outdoors - have long been recognised; from helping to alleviate stress and aiding mental wellbeing.

A recent survey by comparethemarket.com found that 3.5m Brits now class themselves as Vegan, up from 600,000 in 2016, so when we were planning our new Smart Space menus, it was important to ensure we catered to this growing sector.

As we head towards winter the office sniffles are likely to be increasing, as are the number of sick days taken because of cold and flu viruses. In the fast-paced and stressful events and meetings environment especially, sick days can have a negative impact on team productivity.

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Justin Turner, our head of estates management, talks to The Scribe about his role in making the outdoors an extension of the hotel.