A COUPLE who were reunited by a picture from their original wedding - after not seeing each other for 26 years - have tied the knot a second time.
Ann and Chris Jackson divorced over a quarter of a century ago but were brought back together when a picture of the happy couple at their first wedding was featured in a book.
Now the lovebirds have enjoyed their second wedding together, attended by family and friends, to make the fairytale reunion complete.
The rekindled romantics were joined by 140 guests for a service at The Rutland Hotel in Broomhill, Sheffield, and they are now looking forward to a short honeymoon break in Whitby, North Yorkshire.
A delighted Ann said: “It was lovely. Everybody had got a bit older but it was fantastic to see them all there! There were more people at our second wedding than we had at our original service. They were all excited for us and crying, it was wonderful.”
Ann, who remarried in 1990 to become Ann McCreesh, said: “I was really happy when the vicar said I was called Mrs Jackson again. It just felt right.”
The couple who had submitted the picture which got them back together - Jacqueline and Orrett Hanson - attended the service too and Ann’s nephew Gary, who was just three years old at the first wedding, was Chris’ best man. Ann’s son Josh, 21, gave her away.
Ann, now 54, originally met Chris, 60, at her brother’s wedding in 1973, when she was just 17. They quickly began dating and married in 1977 before moving closer to Chris’ family in Wrexham, North Wales - a move which was to put a strain on the relationship.
Ann felt isolated because Chris was working long hours as a trucker for his family’s haulage business, meaning the couple slowly drifted apart and eventually divorced in 1985.
After returning to Sheffield where she became landlady of The South Sea pub in Broomhill, Ann met Shaun McCreesh. The couple married and had two children - Josh, and Ellie, now 14 - before divorcing in 2009.
Ann swore off men forever... until, a year later, she was told about a book in which her first wedding photograph was featured - The Dirty Stop Out’s Guide to 1970s Sheffield.
Inside the book was a snap of newlywed Chris and Ann sitting on the stage at their reception venue, the Hofbrauhaus, in an image which tugged at Ann’s heartstrings.
She phoned Chris to invite him to the book’s reunion launch night and, four days later, the former lovers met up.
Chris popped the question for the second time just three weeks later.
Ann, from Wadsley, said: “I was a nervous wreck before I rang Chris for the first time after all those years. It was amazing when we spoke though, it felt right again.
“He told me he’d only ever had one love and had sworn never to marry again. He kept that promise until he asked me to marry him – again.
“I can’t believe I am so lucky as to have another shot at happiness, and with a man I was already married to.”
Chris, who has sold the family business in Wales and moved to Sheffield to be with Ann, said: “I never stopped loving her, and I never remarried.
“You only get one love in your life, and she was mine.”
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Joe Elliotts and crew check into Rutland Hotel Sheffield
Picture: Joe Elliott with Rutland Hotel Sales Manager Katey Dent
Rockers Joe Elliott and his band the Down ‘n’ Outz checked back into the Rutland Hotel on Glossop road for a second time in 12 months over the weekend.
Joe and the guys, backed by The Quireboys made a special appearance at The Sheffield City Hall with grammy nominated Paul Rodgers – which was a sell out gig.
Katey Dent commented “Joe and the guys just love the Rutland. They enjoyed their stay so much last time that re-booked in for the weekend while back in the city. They like the independent nature of the hotel, and that we have a relaxed and friendly environment for them to be based – just out of the City yet close enough to get to the centre”.
Katey added “On their last stay the group even took promotional photographs at the hotel which looked great. We look forward to welcoming them back again soon as they are all really nice guys. They even visited family and friends while back in the city”.
Visit www.rutlandhotel-sheffield for further details or contact below.
Monday, 7 March 2011
Win a £25,000 wedding at The Crown Hotel Bawtry and Rutland Hotel Sheffield with Hallam FM!!
The Royal wedding may be coming....but yours could be first!!
Hallam FM and The Crown Hotel in Bawtry and The Rutland Hotel in Sheffield have teamed up to give away a wedding worth £25,000!!
The winning couple will win a choice of wedding reception at the four star sister hotels, the honeymoon, the dress, the cake, photographer, grooming, the cars, bridesmaids etc!!!!
You can find out now how to register by going to hallamfm.co.uk/5brides1wedding.
Why not come along to the wedding open open days at the hotels on 20th March to see the hotel laid for a spring wedding! Come and view our menus, talk to chef, have arrival drinks and canapes and talk through your special day with our wedding co-ordinators! 11am to 4pm at The Crown Hotel Bawtry and The Rutland Hotel Sheffield.
Hallam FM and The Crown Hotel in Bawtry and The Rutland Hotel in Sheffield have teamed up to give away a wedding worth £25,000!!
The winning couple will win a choice of wedding reception at the four star sister hotels, the honeymoon, the dress, the cake, photographer, grooming, the cars, bridesmaids etc!!!!
You can find out now how to register by going to hallamfm.co.uk/5brides1wedding.
Why not come along to the wedding open open days at the hotels on 20th March to see the hotel laid for a spring wedding! Come and view our menus, talk to chef, have arrival drinks and canapes and talk through your special day with our wedding co-ordinators! 11am to 4pm at The Crown Hotel Bawtry and The Rutland Hotel Sheffield.
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Book for Mothers Day at The Rutland Hotel Sheffield!
Mothers Day at the Rutland Hotel Sheffield - Sunday April 3rd
The Rutland Hotel – Mothers Day Menu @£19.95
SERVED - 12.00noon – 3.00pm
Pan Fried Wild Mushrooms, on toasted Ciabatta with garlic & white wine sauce
Duck & Orange Pate, with salad leaves, crusty bread and Cumberland sauce
Mini Yorkshire pudding, with a caramelised red onion & Henderson’s relish gravy
Smoked Salmon & Prawn Mousse Roulade, with salad leaves, crusty bread and lemon & chive crème fraîche
Fan of Melon, with mixed berry compote and fresh mint & orange sorbet
***
Leek and Potato Soup
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Roast Sirloin of Beef, with Yorkshire pudding and red wine & thyme gravy
Roast Pork, with crackling, stuffing, apple sauce, Yorkshire pudding and pan gravy
Herb Crusted Salmon, with a white wine, cream & dill sauce
Roast Turkey, with chipolatas, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and cranberry sauce
Roast Leg of lamb, Yorkshire pudding and redcurrant & rosemary gravy
Brie and Beetroot Tart
***
Chocolate Fudge Cake, with chocolate sauce and white chocolate ice cream
Fresh Fruit Pavlova, with fruit coulis
Strawberry & Vanilla Cheesecake, with minted cream
Blackberry & Pear Crumble, with custard
Lemon & Lime Bavarois, with berry compote
***
Tea & Coffee
***
Box of Chocolates for Mums!!
Email events@rutlandhotel-sheffield.com or call 0114 2664411
The Rutland Hotel – Mothers Day Menu @£19.95
SERVED - 12.00noon – 3.00pm
Pan Fried Wild Mushrooms, on toasted Ciabatta with garlic & white wine sauce
Duck & Orange Pate, with salad leaves, crusty bread and Cumberland sauce
Mini Yorkshire pudding, with a caramelised red onion & Henderson’s relish gravy
Smoked Salmon & Prawn Mousse Roulade, with salad leaves, crusty bread and lemon & chive crème fraîche
Fan of Melon, with mixed berry compote and fresh mint & orange sorbet
***
Leek and Potato Soup
***
Roast Sirloin of Beef, with Yorkshire pudding and red wine & thyme gravy
Roast Pork, with crackling, stuffing, apple sauce, Yorkshire pudding and pan gravy
Herb Crusted Salmon, with a white wine, cream & dill sauce
Roast Turkey, with chipolatas, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and cranberry sauce
Roast Leg of lamb, Yorkshire pudding and redcurrant & rosemary gravy
Brie and Beetroot Tart
***
Chocolate Fudge Cake, with chocolate sauce and white chocolate ice cream
Fresh Fruit Pavlova, with fruit coulis
Strawberry & Vanilla Cheesecake, with minted cream
Blackberry & Pear Crumble, with custard
Lemon & Lime Bavarois, with berry compote
***
Tea & Coffee
***
Box of Chocolates for Mums!!
Email events@rutlandhotel-sheffield.com or call 0114 2664411
Calling all Valentines Day Romantics!!
"Valentines Events" Sunday 13th/Monday 14th February 2011
£90 per couple including 4 course meal and bottle of Champagne
£160 per couple including 4 course meal, bottle of Champagne, bed and full English breakfast in a standard double room
£195 per couple including 4 course meal, bottle of Champagne, bed and full English breakfast in an Executive room
Menu
“First Date”
Crown of Melon Pearls
With fresh strawberries topped with Champagne Sorbet
Pan Seared Scallops
Crispy Pancetta, Rocket, Lemon Oil
Wild Boar Terrine
With Port & Redcurrants
~~~~~
“Intimate Course”
Tomato and Basil Soup
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“Main Attraction”
Grilled Seabass
Mediterranean Vegetables, Hollandaise
Cannon of Lamb
Minted Mash, redcurrant Sauce
Medallions of Beef
Served with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Madeira Sauce
Broccoli, Leek and Yorkshire Blue Cheese Parcel
With a Creamy Herb Sauce
~~~~~
“Sweet Temptation”
Chocolate Torte
A combination of White and Dark Chocolate Truffle
Individual Pavlova
Topped with fresh berries and strawberry sauce
Strawberry Cheesecake
On a shortbread biscuit base with vanilla cream
~~~~
“Cupids Cup”
Coffee and Chocolates
For Bookings and enquiries please email events@rutlandhotel-sheffield.com or call 0114 2664411
£90 per couple including 4 course meal and bottle of Champagne
£160 per couple including 4 course meal, bottle of Champagne, bed and full English breakfast in a standard double room
£195 per couple including 4 course meal, bottle of Champagne, bed and full English breakfast in an Executive room
Menu
“First Date”
Crown of Melon Pearls
With fresh strawberries topped with Champagne Sorbet
Pan Seared Scallops
Crispy Pancetta, Rocket, Lemon Oil
Wild Boar Terrine
With Port & Redcurrants
~~~~~
“Intimate Course”
Tomato and Basil Soup
~~~~
“Main Attraction”
Grilled Seabass
Mediterranean Vegetables, Hollandaise
Cannon of Lamb
Minted Mash, redcurrant Sauce
Medallions of Beef
Served with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Madeira Sauce
Broccoli, Leek and Yorkshire Blue Cheese Parcel
With a Creamy Herb Sauce
~~~~~
“Sweet Temptation”
Chocolate Torte
A combination of White and Dark Chocolate Truffle
Individual Pavlova
Topped with fresh berries and strawberry sauce
Strawberry Cheesecake
On a shortbread biscuit base with vanilla cream
~~~~
“Cupids Cup”
Coffee and Chocolates
For Bookings and enquiries please email events@rutlandhotel-sheffield.com or call 0114 2664411
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
SHEFFIELD’S NEWEST FOUR STAR HOTEL IS SHINING!
The New Year has really started on a celestial high for one Sheffield Hotel which has been awarded four star accreditation by ‘Quality in Tourism’ and ‘Visit Britain’.
The Rutland Hotel, located on Glossop Road on the outskirts of the city, has been under its current ownership for just over eight years and has undergone a radical transformation during that time. The result is a contemporary and stylish hotel, perfect for the twenty first century, whilst still embracing its Victorian heritage returning a Sheffield landmark to its rightful position as a leading hotel.
“We were absolutely thrilled to be awarded four stars and feel proud that all our hard work and determination to make The Rutland a superb and stylish hotel once again has been recognised,” commented Katey Dent sales manager The Rutland Hotel. “The feedback that we received was extremely pleasing and the whole team are praised for playing their part in this fantastic achievement. The hotel has been completely re-modeled since current owners - director Craig Dowie and his business partners The Ludlam family trading as Claypenny Hotels - bought the ungraded hotel in 2002 and it has been transformed from a dilapidated and run down business to a stunning and successful one with four stars shining brightly above the door!”
The hotel, which is located in the leafy district of Broomhill - just one mile from the vibrant and cosmopolitan centre of Sheffield – provides the perfect forum for business or social visitors to enjoy all that the area has to offer. Business users particularly enjoy its peaceful location and its proximity to the city Universities and teaching hospitals which has resulted in excellent partnerships with both and with other city initiatives such as Sheffield International Venues (SIV).
“A clear strategy of steady and sensible investment was agreed by Craig and his business partners when the hotel was purchased to make our customer experience a different and enjoyable one,” commented Katey. “The entire management team has been together since 2002, quite unusual in our industry, and it is this clear and common vision that has ensured our goals and dreams have been systematically achieved with such success. The Rutland is popular and well loved again, and we are very proud of our stylish hotel, exemplary service and good old fashioned Yorkshire hospitality.”
Already, all of the 63 bedrooms have been completely refurbished in the hotel’s signature style. A former car park is now an oasis in the heart of the city offering guests the opportunity to relax in beautifully landscaped surroundings. Three conference and banqueting rooms have been created, along with a remodeled bar and restaurant, to allow groups of any size to enjoy the hotel and the reception is, quite simply, unrecognisable. Further investment is planned during 2011, ensuring the hotel stays at the very pinnacle of hospitality in the region.
The hotel team celebrated receiving four stars with a staff party and Oscar style awards ceremony awarding the star team members who were highlighted by the inspector with Oscars! Craig Dowie was proud to present the awards to Adam Knowles (restaurant and bar) Kara McLean (restaurant), Marie Panks (restaurant) and Joelle Sellars (reception), and commented “These team members showed to the inspector not only excellent customer service but a smiling friendly face which we are proud to associated with at the hotel”.
Visit www.rutlandhotel-sheffield for further details or call 0114 266 4411 where a member of the team will be happy to help.
The Rutland Hotel, located on Glossop Road on the outskirts of the city, has been under its current ownership for just over eight years and has undergone a radical transformation during that time. The result is a contemporary and stylish hotel, perfect for the twenty first century, whilst still embracing its Victorian heritage returning a Sheffield landmark to its rightful position as a leading hotel.
“We were absolutely thrilled to be awarded four stars and feel proud that all our hard work and determination to make The Rutland a superb and stylish hotel once again has been recognised,” commented Katey Dent sales manager The Rutland Hotel. “The feedback that we received was extremely pleasing and the whole team are praised for playing their part in this fantastic achievement. The hotel has been completely re-modeled since current owners - director Craig Dowie and his business partners The Ludlam family trading as Claypenny Hotels - bought the ungraded hotel in 2002 and it has been transformed from a dilapidated and run down business to a stunning and successful one with four stars shining brightly above the door!”
The hotel, which is located in the leafy district of Broomhill - just one mile from the vibrant and cosmopolitan centre of Sheffield – provides the perfect forum for business or social visitors to enjoy all that the area has to offer. Business users particularly enjoy its peaceful location and its proximity to the city Universities and teaching hospitals which has resulted in excellent partnerships with both and with other city initiatives such as Sheffield International Venues (SIV).
“A clear strategy of steady and sensible investment was agreed by Craig and his business partners when the hotel was purchased to make our customer experience a different and enjoyable one,” commented Katey. “The entire management team has been together since 2002, quite unusual in our industry, and it is this clear and common vision that has ensured our goals and dreams have been systematically achieved with such success. The Rutland is popular and well loved again, and we are very proud of our stylish hotel, exemplary service and good old fashioned Yorkshire hospitality.”
Already, all of the 63 bedrooms have been completely refurbished in the hotel’s signature style. A former car park is now an oasis in the heart of the city offering guests the opportunity to relax in beautifully landscaped surroundings. Three conference and banqueting rooms have been created, along with a remodeled bar and restaurant, to allow groups of any size to enjoy the hotel and the reception is, quite simply, unrecognisable. Further investment is planned during 2011, ensuring the hotel stays at the very pinnacle of hospitality in the region.
The hotel team celebrated receiving four stars with a staff party and Oscar style awards ceremony awarding the star team members who were highlighted by the inspector with Oscars! Craig Dowie was proud to present the awards to Adam Knowles (restaurant and bar) Kara McLean (restaurant), Marie Panks (restaurant) and Joelle Sellars (reception), and commented “These team members showed to the inspector not only excellent customer service but a smiling friendly face which we are proud to associated with at the hotel”.
Visit www.rutlandhotel-sheffield for further details or call 0114 266 4411 where a member of the team will be happy to help.
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Valentines Packages @ The Rutland Hotel Sheffield!
Wine and dine your special loved one at the Rutland hotel!
Why not book our fabulous package:
- Check in to one of our reburbished rooms, with rustic features, mood lighting and photographic wallpaper!
- Crack open a bottle of Champagne! How romantic!
- Sample our delights of a four course dinner, with a locally sourced themed menu
- Overnight stay
- Full Yorkshire breakfast the following day!
Please visit the following link to our website for details and menus www.rutlandhotel-sheffield.com/packages/valentines-day-rutland-hotel.php.
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