Very warm welcome to The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course. Every season brings something different to The Roxburghe.

The end-of-year festivities are nearly upon us and we're already thinking of what needs to be done to make Christmas and New Year that bit special. Trouble is with all the stress of shopping, wrapping and planning, quality time to hear yourself think is very much at a premium. That's why we're offering you a chance to escape with our special offers and events, tailor-made to make you feel completely relaxed, rejuvenated and looking forward to the next few weeks before Christmas. A quick fix for this very demanding time of the year, your chance to take time out for a few hours before going back to the hustle and bustle of modern living.

As for every month, there is a lot happening at the Roxburghe Estate and in the area - enough to appeal to all tastes and indeed taste buds.

This winter, you will enjoy food freshly prepared by our (amazing!) new chef, Mark Swinney. Mark recently joined us from one of the top restaurants in the UK and we are delighted that he is now heading our team of culinary experts. Come and meet Mark at the hotel or at the monthly Kelso Farmers market where he shows us his cooking skills!

We hope you will enjoy reading this newsletter, and for guests staying with us over the months of November and December, we wish you a very pleasant stay. May the hotel become your own home while you are staying with us.

Duncan Evans, General Manager
The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course

Meet the Team at The Roxburghe

Our New General Manager Duncan Evans We are delighted to welcome Duncan Evans as The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course's new general manager. Duncan is joining us from Cringletie House hotel, where as general manager, he was responsible for the day-to-day operational and commercial running of this Borders award winning boutique-style hotel.

IN THIS ISSUE

Christmas and
New Year
House Parties

Winter Offers
at The Roxburghe

Roxburghe Gift
Vouchers -
the perfect present

Winter at
The Roxburghe
Golf Course

News from The
Roxburghe Estate

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New addition to the team

We are very proud to announce the arrival of Imogen Adele, newly and first born daughter of Natalie Cairns (and her husband!) our wedding and event manager. We are all very excited to welcome Imogen to the world and wish her and her parents all the very best for the future.

With over 20 years experience in hair and make up styling I decided 3 years ago to specialise in wedding and event styling.

Although my job involves me in alot of interesting things such as fashion catwalk shows, Lion Television filming, photo shoots, nothing beats being involved in someones special day.

This year I have opened a new trial room in Kelso that I have nick named "The Pod". The Pod is located on the first floor of 18 Bridge Street, Kelso and shares entry with collections by bridal and fashion designer shop.

The pod is a place that with an appointment you can have a trial run of styling for that special event or even a one to one consultation.

Come and have a look at my work: www.katherinemilby.com

Christmas House Party

CHRISTMAS EVE

Arrive in plenty of time to enjoy tea or coffee and homemade traybakes served in the Drawing Room. Get into the festive spirit by enjoying mulled wine and canapes while listening to Christmas carols sung by our local choir, the Roxburgh Singers.

A gourmet dinner accompanied by fine wines will follow. After dinner, enjoy ghostly stories with Alasdair Hutton OBE. For those of you that wish to attend the watchnight service at the Old Parish Church in Kelso, transport will be provided. Late night hot chocolate and cookies will be available on your return.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Rise to a full Scottish breakfast. The morning is left up to you to enjoy the festivities, before pre-lunch Champagne is served in the Drawing Room.

A relaxed traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings will then follow in one of our Dining Rooms.

After all that food relax and enjoy the Queens Speech or take a stroll around the stunning grounds. In the evening, a buffet supper will be served from the Middle Lounge before enjoying folk music with Schiehallion.

BOXING DAY

Enjoy our spectacular Boxing Day Jazz Brunch with James Birkett Jazz Trio. In the afternoon why not try your hand at clay pigeon shooting or participate in a ranger-led walk along the banks of the River Teviot. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent in front of the fire, enjoying hot chocolate and tray bakes!

Dinner and fine wines will then be served, before enjoying a Quiz 'Roxburghe style' in the Drawing Room with your chance to win some fantastic prizes, to round off your Christmas House Party experience.

TUESDAY 27th DECEMBER

To set you up for your journey home, full Scottish breakfast will be served before departure.

Hogmanay House Party

30th DECEMBER 2011

Arrive in plenty of time to enjoy tea or coffee and homemade traybakes served in the Drawing Room. Our 'James Bond - Casino Royale' evening kicks off with cocktails (shaken but not stirred!) in the Library Bar. A themed dinner in the Dining Room will then commence. Please dress appropriately! After dinner retreat to the 'Roxburghe Casino' where the fun begins!

NEW YEAR'S EVE

A full Scottish breakfast will set you up for the day ahead, commencing with a ranger-led walk along the banks of the River Teviot, or clay pigeon shooting. A light lunch will then be served. The afternoon is left up to you, to take a trip into the lovely market town of Kelso or simply enjoy a stroll around the grounds. Hot chocolate and tray bakes will then be served.

To start off the night's festivities, join your hosts for a Champagne reception, followed by a formal 'black tie' Auld Year's Night Gala dinner. Dancing will then commence in the Conservatory! Toast in the New Year with Champagne and a breathtaking firework display, accompanied by Bob, our house Piper. A late night supper will then be served.

NEW YEAR'S DAY

Wake up to a full Scottish breakfast and the sound of the bagpipes with Bob Lillie playing in and around the grounds. Our spectacular New Year's Day Jazz Brunch will then commence, accompanied by the infamous James Birkett Jazz Band.

After lunch, enjoy a cookery demonstration by our Chef or for all our animal lovers, participate in a falconry display on the back lawn. Tea and coffee served with homemade cake will round off your afternoon. Dinner accompanied by fine wines will be served, followed by an evening of folk music with Schiehallian.

2nd JANUARY 2012

To set you up for your journey home, full Scottish breakfast will be served before departure.

Two night package from £420
Three night package from £630

Two night package from £550
Three night package from £780

December and January will never be the same once you have attended one of our exciting festive events here at The Roxburghe.

As a very special guest who has enjoyed The Roxburghe hospitality in the past, we would like to offer you a special rate to come back and share a bit of festive magic with us.

From a dancing party night to a glittering house party, you can dance your mid-winter blues away, enjoy a gourmet meal, drink fine wine or relax by the fire with a glass of winter Pimms…

Winter 4 Ball Offer

Winter 4 Ball for only £120 including Soup & Sandwiches available from 1st November until the end of February.

Please call The Professional Shop to book on 01573 450 333 or visit the website www.roxburghegolfclub.co.uk

Pro Shop Winter Sale

The Pro Shop Winter Sale starts on Friday 4th November with massive discounts on Clubs, Shoes, Balls, Gents& Ladies Clothing.

Don't miss out on some great bargains and the opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping!