Independent Business of the Bay series !

It's day 25! and no you didn't miss day 24, with the hot weather and record low numbers logging on yesterday, we didn't post ...

So here is The Crown Hotel Morecambe, a fabulous bistro and bar, nestled right on the prom, with the most amazing views over Morecambe Bay !

Managed by Trish, and her amazing team, the front of house has the best of reputations. With 5* ratings on Google, Trip Advisor and Facebook. Whether you want an afternoon tea, Tapas, steak, a roast ! Which they are famous for!

A breakfast or a take away breakfast, they even do a take away Sunday roast. The food is courtesy of Gav and his team.

And did we mention the Cocktails !!! WOW the Cocktails.. Absolutely amazing!!!

BREAKFAST We currently serve breakfast from 8-10am. The cost is included for guests, or £10 per person for walk-ins.

MONDAY & TUESDAY – TAPAS & TIPPLE We serve a modern range of tapas, flatbreads, deli boards and grilled dishes 5-9pm (see main menu below). OR why not try Tapas & Tipple – three delicious, fresh tapas dishes from our menu & a bottle of wine for just £17.95 (Mon & Tue only, 5-9pm).

MONDAY – SATURDAY – LIGHT LUNCHES The light lunch menu is available 12-2.30pm Monday to Friday, and 12-5pm on Saturdays.

MONDAY – SATURDAY – DINNER We serve a modern range of tapas, flatbreads, deli boards and grilled dishes Monday to Saturday, 5-9pm

THURSDAY – STEAK NIGHT

SUNDAY LUNCH On Sundays, we serve a fabulous lunch from midday to 6pm, with a choice of two or three courses, plus a selection of excellent wines to accompany your meal. Our Sunday menu is different each week.

AFTERNOON TEA Afternoon Tea is offered at The Crown every day except Sunday. Booking is essential.

Afternoon Tea is available for baby showers, get-togethers, hen parties, works outings, birthdays, and all other functions.

Please call 01524 831 841 to book your table. Follow our Facebook page for updates and offers: @thecrownmorecambe

It's DAY 23 and time to get healthy !

Hi I'm Tina, I'm a Level 4 Specialist Trainer in Obesity & Diabetes. I started my fitness and weight loss journey 4 years as you can see from the pictures I was overweight and suffering with lots of issues from being overweight. I had tried every diet under the sun and then some, nothing had worked long term. I hadn't learnt anything. I hated exercise, was too embarrassed to go to the gym but secretly always wanted to do exercise classes that looked fun. After a whiplash injury 10 years ago I was still suffering with pain in my neck and my future looked bleak. I was getting more and more depressed and more overweight. One day my husband asked me to look at a new gym with him and to cut a long story short, I met a trainer who listened to me and took on board everything I told him. I joined. I fell in love with exercise and after 5 weeks with a trainer I was pain free from my injury. I then researched lots of information on how to lose weight and 9 months later I had dropped 4 dress sizes. I then decided that I wanted to give someone what my trainer gave to me, my life back. And then.. I studied for all my fitness qualifications and continue to study to keep my training fresh. I believe fitness should be fun, and at our studio that's exactly what we do. My husband and I run the studio ourselves and have helped many get fit and lose weight and get the bodies they are comfortable with. We give them confidence to try things that they never thought possible. We give them a purpose and a fitness family. Our studio is a friendly environment where we enjoy working out together and listen to what our members want and need. Recently we opened our new gym suite that our members can use as part of their membership and offer personal training sessions along with a personalised gym plan for you to work on. Our classes include Boogie Bounce, Pound, Pilates, Zumba, Strength Training, Boxercise, Circuits and coming shortly Transform 20 by the creator Shaun T of Insanity. Our membership is just £25.50 a month including gym use and unlimited classes. Personal training starts from as little as £15 a session. We also offer healthy weight loss plans from our partner company from as little as £15 one off payment. If you'd like to come and try us free for a week contact me. 07455124160 tinalynch65@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/tflfitness

So it is Day 22 of the Independent Business of The Bay Series, and today we travel a little further.

The Grange, and to meet Catherine Hunt.

Catherine has no idea she is being featured today, as this post is a surprise from us at The Consult Centre. We have known Catherine for a number of years now, and are blown away by her abilities and but as importantly by her constant kindness, and her dedication to her role in holistic and integrated health.

Introduced to the world of plants by her grandfather, a retired engineer and self taught herbalist, Catherine grew up understanding our innate relationship to nature and all it's bounty; from the homegrown blackcurrants and the weird smelling brown bags of dried herbs made into juices, teas, salves and tinctures.

Catherine's first course as an adult learner was in Aromatherapy in 1994, a year later completing professional training in ITEC Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage in 1995 at Henley College, Oxfordshire.

Catherine Hunt is the Owner of the Prime Well Being Foundation, based in Grange, Prime Well Being emcompasses The Relaxation Room, situated within The Grange Hotel. https://www.primewellbeingfoundation.com/book-online

Catherine offers a number to treatments to clients and visitors to the hotel, bringing her wealth of experience, expertise, creating an incredibly relaxing space for clients to experience a truly cared for, attuned and connected experience.

Catherine has been a practitioner for over 20 years, qualifying in 1995. She is a member of Federation of Holistic Therapists. With qualifications in Body Massage, 'Dynamic Hands Free' Massage and Reflexology.

Whether you wanted to visit Catherine for one treatment, or perhaps half or full day spa days, you are able to, with the offer of using the Spa facilities at The Grange Hotel as part of your day or overnight stay. The reviews Catherine has on her social media say it all - take a look https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g190792-d58… Specialist Massage, Heated Massage, Facial Beauty, Reflexology and Foot Care, Manicures & Pedicures ,Body Scrub Skin Treatment https://www.primewellbeingfoundation.com/book-online https://www.facebook.com/primewellbeing/ 07957 861408

Brilliant practitioner! Catherine has gently eased me into the world of massage and reflexology. She is so accommodating to personal wishes or feelings on the day to ensure the best experience for the client. I have felt so relaxed in the sessions and then the next day rejuvenated. The facial treatment today was amazing and the fragrances from it lasted for ages afterwards. Will be trying something else very soon.

Relaxing facial I had a really wonderful facial - Catherine was very attentive to my needs and I had an hour of real relaxation The massage was really gentle and she use some lovely products. I also thought it was very good value.

Renewed Energy Paid Catherine a visit and was not really sure what to expect so was a little apprehensive. Catherine is the ultimate professional, friendly caring with a good soul. Her treatments were great and she was very understanding especially given that I suffer with Fibromyalgia. After the treatment I felt so good and relaxed and free from pain which I haven't experienced for such a long time. I will definitely be back for more.