More than 80 guests and dignitaries people were welcomed to the official launch of La Vie Spa at The Ocean Hotel, Southwell Park, Portland, on Wednesday 21st October by The Worshipful Mayor of Weymouth and Portland, Councillor Christine James. Guests were treated to a drinks reception in the spa, ribbon cutting ceremony and welcome speech by the Mayor. Guests then serenaded the Mayor with Happy Birthday and presented her with a flaming birthday cake to help her celebrate her birthday. This was followed by canapés in The Ocean Hotel panoramic restaurant overlooking the hotels unique cliff top position. Verna Herry, Managing Director of La Vie Spa also used the occasion to announce La Vie Spa’s working partnership with Weldmar Hospicecare Trust with the help of Jonathan Panton Business Fundraising Manager for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Three lucky winners on the night: Ken Ireland, Caroline Gill & Sally Cheney all won treatments at La Vie Spa in the raffle to raise funds for Weldmar. Finally guests were presented with Elemis goodie bags one of the UK’s top Anti-Ageing skincare brands
Verna Herry says “I was overwhelmed by the amount of people who came tonight to show their support of my new venture, welcome me back and to wish me well. I was genuinely touched by everyone’s kindness and good wishes”
Business Fundraising Manager for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust Jonathan Panton said “I was very pleased to be invited to the official opening of the La Vie Spa at The Ocean Hotel, Portland, opened officially by The Mayor. The evening was a ringing success with invited guests shown all the facilities available, whilst being assured the professional Spa staff know exactly how to treat you with the utmost care and attention” Verna Haywood (owner) has adopted Weldmar Hospicecare Trust as her charity and for that we are very grateful.
Verna Herry continues “I wanted to work with a local charity that was close to my heart, sadly, I like many others have had my family touched by cancer. By working with Weldmar Hospicecare Trust La Vie Spa can help Weldmar do even more good work with the monies we help raise”
Nick Doherty owner of The Ocean Hotel says “The hotel was very excited to host the launch of La Vie Spa in our panoramic restaurant. It was a great opportunity for not only La Vie Spa to showcase its facilities but also for the hotel. The hotel and spa has a great symbiotic relationship and both complement each other perfectly.”
Note to Editors:
La Vie Spa is located within ‘The Ocean Hotel’ at Southwell Park. La Vie Spa is the first of a chain of hotel spas that works to bring high class spa treatments to independently run hotels across the South West. La Vie Spa offers 3 treatment rooms, nail bar, relaxation area and waiting room. La Vie Spa is open to the general public and hotel guest alike. Currently La Vie Spa employees 5 members of staff. Catering for both the local and tourist market, La Vie Spa aims to bring high quality spa facilities and treatments to small and medium sized hotels across the UK. Verna Herry Managing Director of La Vie Spa is a familiar face to the area having lived, worked and owned businesses here for many years.
The Ocean Hotel is a 55 room hotel owned and run by Nick Doherty, perched on the cliffs high above Portland with panoramic sea views, restaurant, roof top terrace and executive club lounge. On the site of the former Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment (AUWE).
Weldmar Hospicecare Trust is an independent charity working in Dorset. All their services are provided free of charge. 75% of the funds are raised locally; the rest is given by the NHS. They are the only agency providing specialist palliative care in north, south and west Dorset.
Contact details:
Verna Herry – Managing Director
T: 01305 470049
M: 07828 181254
La Vie Spa at The Ocean Hotel, Southwell Park, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2NA
