Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier has been granted a licence by North Somerset Council to hold marriages and civil partnerships at the venue.
The Pier owners Kerry and Michelle Michael have already received over 100 enquiries about weddings on the Pier, from all over the UK.
Brides will really be able to make a unique entrance on the Pier, as wedding cars will now be allowed to drive right up to the Pavilion building. The newly covered walkway will also make sure wedding guests arrive in the dry.
No less than five areas of the Pier have been licensed – including one outside space. Couples wishing to tie the knot will have the choice of marrying on the large balcony of the Regency Suite, on the second floor of the Pavilion or in the large Regency Suite itself.
Weddings can also take place in the Edwardian tea rooms at the back of the Pavilion, which has stunning views out to sea on all three sides.
One of the most unusual venues on the Pier for a small wedding is the North Tower, which has a bridal room above it, for last minute preparations. This semi-circular venue has views over the bay.
The Coral Room on the first floor of the Pavilion is suitable for wedding parties of up to 40 people. This room looks to the South, over Brean Down.
Finally, the Great Hall has been granted a licence, so The Pier can cater for very large weddings of up to 850 guests if necessary.
Michelle Michael said: “We have created a very flexible wedding space here. Couples can have a completely private wedding, using our exclusive entrance on the North deck, or they can really get involved in the fun side of the venue. We are delighted by how many enquiries we have received already.
“We will be providing complete wedding and civil partnership packages, but we will also be offering wedding receptions to couples who have chosen to marry in a church or register office setting. We will be offering everything from a simple drinks and canapes reception to a full wedding breakfast”.
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Thursday, 2 September 2010
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Further Setbacks on Weston’s Grand Pier
Contractors working on Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier have suffered another setback. The decking installed all around the new Pavilion building is already failing and it is feared that it will have to be lifted and re-laid.
Structural engineers have been called in to assess the problem and their report is awaited, but owner Kerry Michael fears the worst. He said contractors had advised him late yesterday (17th August) that they had concerns over the structural integrity of the new decking.
Kerry Michael said: “Structural engineers are looking into the design to see if it meets the requirements and if, as I fear, it does not, it will have to be stripped and re-done.
“I am bitterly disappointed at the continued delays on the project. We should have been open weeks ago and not only have we lost the entire summer, but it looks like we will be losing what’s left of the season as well.
“I can only apologise to everyone that has been waiting patiently for the re-opening – those who have booked events that cannot go ahead, the staff waiting in the wings for a start date and to the whole town and sea-front traders, who like us, are losing out every day.
“We continue to work with contractors to complete the project as soon as we can, but we are in their hands. There is little our team can do until the building is complete and handed over to us.
“Problems aside, the building is really looking good. All the rides are now fully installed and working. The kitchens are in and the function rooms and wedding venues are stunning. When it’s finished it will be something we can all be proud of, but we have to get it right and we won’t compromise on quality”.
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Structural engineers have been called in to assess the problem and their report is awaited, but owner Kerry Michael fears the worst. He said contractors had advised him late yesterday (17th August) that they had concerns over the structural integrity of the new decking.
Kerry Michael said: “Structural engineers are looking into the design to see if it meets the requirements and if, as I fear, it does not, it will have to be stripped and re-done.
“I am bitterly disappointed at the continued delays on the project. We should have been open weeks ago and not only have we lost the entire summer, but it looks like we will be losing what’s left of the season as well.
“I can only apologise to everyone that has been waiting patiently for the re-opening – those who have booked events that cannot go ahead, the staff waiting in the wings for a start date and to the whole town and sea-front traders, who like us, are losing out every day.
“We continue to work with contractors to complete the project as soon as we can, but we are in their hands. There is little our team can do until the building is complete and handed over to us.
“Problems aside, the building is really looking good. All the rides are now fully installed and working. The kitchens are in and the function rooms and wedding venues are stunning. When it’s finished it will be something we can all be proud of, but we have to get it right and we won’t compromise on quality”.
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Thursday, 12 August 2010
Boxing To Return To Grand Pier
Boxing is making a return to Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier. Alex Demetriou from the Grand Pier has teamed up with Britain’s first officially licensed female boxer, Jane Couch MBE, to promote an amateur boxing event due to take place on Friday 3rd December. It will be the first of many boxing events planned throughout the year.
Boxing on Weston’s Grand Pier dates back to 1904, when boxing matches took place in the 2,000 seat pavilion, along with opera, music hall and Shakespearean plays.
Amateur boxing clubs from around the South West region are being invited to sign up for the event. The evening will be one of the first big events to be held in the brand new Pavilion building, which has the largest pillar-less performance space in the South West.
A special guest at the event will be former WBC heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon.
Jane Couch said: “Since I retired from boxing in 2008 I have become a boxing promoter and I am delighted to have been approached by the owners of the Grand Pier to help them stage their boxing matches. It’s great to see the traditional sport of boxing returning to the Grand Pier after its £51m re-build”.
Events will take place throughout the year in the Pavilion building, including concerts and fashion shows, along with weddings, conferences and corporate events.
Tickets for the event will go on sale shortly and are expected to cost from £10 for standing room. There will also be VIP tables available and the opportunity to attend a drinks reception with special guests.
To register your interest in the amateur boxing night email events@grandpier.co.uk
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Boxing on Weston’s Grand Pier dates back to 1904, when boxing matches took place in the 2,000 seat pavilion, along with opera, music hall and Shakespearean plays.
Amateur boxing clubs from around the South West region are being invited to sign up for the event. The evening will be one of the first big events to be held in the brand new Pavilion building, which has the largest pillar-less performance space in the South West.
A special guest at the event will be former WBC heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon.
Jane Couch said: “Since I retired from boxing in 2008 I have become a boxing promoter and I am delighted to have been approached by the owners of the Grand Pier to help them stage their boxing matches. It’s great to see the traditional sport of boxing returning to the Grand Pier after its £51m re-build”.
Events will take place throughout the year in the Pavilion building, including concerts and fashion shows, along with weddings, conferences and corporate events.
Tickets for the event will go on sale shortly and are expected to cost from £10 for standing room. There will also be VIP tables available and the opportunity to attend a drinks reception with special guests.
To register your interest in the amateur boxing night email events@grandpier.co.uk
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Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Grand Pier’s Opening Hit By Delay
Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier will not re-open this month, after the project was hit by further delays.
Pier owner Kerry Michael issued the following statement today: -
“Following a meeting with contractors today, it has become clear that we will not be able to re-open The Grand Pier this month.
“Practical completion should have taken place on 25th June when we expected the keys to be handed over. However, this date has been put back repeatedly and it is now clear that contractors are still some time away from completion. Unfortunately they were unable to advise us of a revised date for the handover and we in turn, cannot set a date for opening until they do. Once we have been given a date from contractors, we will post details on our website www.grandpier.co.uk
“We are bitterly disappointed at the continued delay which we understand is causing uncertainty and concern for many people, not only those who are looking forward to the new Pavilion and its facilities but also for our suppliers, staff and other businesses in the town. We will do everything we can to ensure the Grand Pier re-opens just as soon as practically possible but until such time as we have a completion date from contractors, we can do no more”.
Pier owner Kerry Michael issued the following statement today: -
“Following a meeting with contractors today, it has become clear that we will not be able to re-open The Grand Pier this month.
“Practical completion should have taken place on 25th June when we expected the keys to be handed over. However, this date has been put back repeatedly and it is now clear that contractors are still some time away from completion. Unfortunately they were unable to advise us of a revised date for the handover and we in turn, cannot set a date for opening until they do. Once we have been given a date from contractors, we will post details on our website www.grandpier.co.uk
“We are bitterly disappointed at the continued delay which we understand is causing uncertainty and concern for many people, not only those who are looking forward to the new Pavilion and its facilities but also for our suppliers, staff and other businesses in the town. We will do everything we can to ensure the Grand Pier re-opens just as soon as practically possible but until such time as we have a completion date from contractors, we can do no more”.
Monday, 26 July 2010
THE GRAND BIER FOR THE GRAND PIER
Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier is to have its very own real ale. The beer, which has been christened The Grand Bier, is available on draught and also in bottles.
Regency Purchasing Group, a procurement business for food, drink, utilities and equipment, has been responsible for commissioning the beer. The beer is being brewed by the Bristol Beer Factory.
The golden ale, with an alcohol content of 4.4%, will be sold in Captain Jack’s bar on the Grand Pier and it will also be available for sale in souvenir presentation boxes, which visitors will be able to purchase in the gift shops on the Pier.
Special labels have been designed by Grand Pier staff, featuring an image of the Pier and the Grand Pier logo. The design will go onto souvenir bottles and beer hand pumps.
The Grand Bier real ale will also be available to purchase by all Regency Purchasing Group members.
Regency Purchasing Group Managing Director Alex Demetriou said: “The re-opening of the Grand Pier is something to celebrate. One of the ways we thought was appropriate to that was to commission the brewing of our very own real ale”.
The Regency Purchasing Group was established 20 years ago and is the area’s leading buying group for the leisure industry with an annual purchasing power of more than £50m. For further information on Regency Purchasing Group go to www.regencypurchasing.co.uk email info@regencypurchasing.co.uk or call 01934 646134.
Regency Purchasing Group, a procurement business for food, drink, utilities and equipment, has been responsible for commissioning the beer. The beer is being brewed by the Bristol Beer Factory.
The golden ale, with an alcohol content of 4.4%, will be sold in Captain Jack’s bar on the Grand Pier and it will also be available for sale in souvenir presentation boxes, which visitors will be able to purchase in the gift shops on the Pier.
Special labels have been designed by Grand Pier staff, featuring an image of the Pier and the Grand Pier logo. The design will go onto souvenir bottles and beer hand pumps.
The Grand Bier real ale will also be available to purchase by all Regency Purchasing Group members.
Regency Purchasing Group Managing Director Alex Demetriou said: “The re-opening of the Grand Pier is something to celebrate. One of the ways we thought was appropriate to that was to commission the brewing of our very own real ale”.
The Regency Purchasing Group was established 20 years ago and is the area’s leading buying group for the leisure industry with an annual purchasing power of more than £50m. For further information on Regency Purchasing Group go to www.regencypurchasing.co.uk email info@regencypurchasing.co.uk or call 01934 646134.
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