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An Iconic Venue for a Countryside Dream Wedding: Stapleford Park Hotel, Leicestershire

Stapleford Park country house hotel sits in the heart of England near Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire, within the East Midlands. Understated luxury at one of the greatest English country estates, makes it the perfect venue for a wedding adventure to begin. A feature by lifestyle columnist Riccha Grrover for Asian Lite International.

Stapleford Park is an enchanting hotel situated in the heart of rural Leicestershire. Nestled amidst 500 acres of lush greenery and furnished with romantic florals, it is the perfect location for weddings, engagements and other memorable celebrations. Whether you are looking for a traditional wedding breakfast or a civil ceremony, Stapleford Park will make your wedding dreams come true.

Whether you’re looking for an intimate wedding for 8, or a decadent party for 180, their beautifully appointed private rooms & Grand Hall were built for this very reason – to entertain and in style. At the end of the celebrations, wedding guests can retire to their individually designed bedroom. Stapleford Park has all of the ingredients for hosting the perfect wedding festivities. A total of 48 rooms boast an array of elegant suites with beautiful decor. With original features and unique design, there is a perfect space for everyone at Stapleford Park. There are even pet-friendly rooms, so your guests’ with  four-legged friends can also celebrate with you.

Their Head Chef and his experienced team serve only the finest ingredients with a decadent and bespoke personally tailored to your occasion. Stapleford Park’s award-winning in-house catering team take inspiration from locally sourced ingredients, producing decadent and delish creations for you and your guests to savour. However, should the couple wish they can even bring in their preferred caterer. 

On the wedding day the guests can curve through the gated entrance, taking in the late 17th century house with its bays and eaves blended with the Tudor old wing, the bride can descend gracefully down the grand main staircase, suffused with light from the glass dome above. The blessing can be conducted in an exquisitely sheltered church on the estate, just a short walk from the main house. With the elegant grandeur of the Main House and the tranquil landscaped gardens providing the perfect backdrop, any wedding at Stapleford Park is truly iconic.

Now coming to the practical arrangements; the dedicated and passionate events team at Stapleford Park have a wealth of experience, and will be on hand at all times before and on your bid day, so you can relax and enjoy your special celebrations in the trust and knowledge that you are in safe and expert hands .

And if you are looking to calm those pre-wedding nerves or unwind after the celebrations and hosting, you can spend a few hours chilling in their luxury spa and wellness centre. With a huge range of treatments and packages to choose from, it will really add the icing to your wedding treats.

With a range of options available, discerning couples and families can choose a tailor-made wedding package that feels right for them and make Stapleford Park the perfect venue for your wedding celebrations to remember.

With a touch of British antiquity in every space, precious memories of esteemed  royalty including King George VI and Edward VIII, emanate through the sprawling, timeless estate. The impressive gardens maintain their magnificence, creating a stunning backdrop for wedding photography with its arched hedges, whimsical walkways and perfectly manicured lawns.

Eloic MontagnierGeneral Manager at Stapleford Park, said: “In collaboration with the couple getting married our talented and award-winning team thoughtfully design a wedding celebration that uniquely reflects their character, commitment and shared values.

 The beautifully appointed private rooms and Grand Hall at Stapleford Park were built to entertain. The options include an intimate civil ceremony in our lovely Morning and Gilt Room overlooking the tranquil parkland, a blessing in the 18th century Church on the estate or an exclusive hire of the country house for a decadent party of up to 180 guests.”

GM added, “Each wedding is a truly grandeur experience for all with impressive elements such as the gated entrance on arrival, the 17th century architecture blended with the Tudor old wing, the elegant staircase and the stunning 500 acres of Capability Brown landscape. Our Head Chef and his brigade serve a tailored and decadent menu using the finest ingredients but couples can also opt for a preferred catering arrangement if more suited. At the end of the celebrations, guests can retire to their bedroom; each one individual in style and designed by iconic British names including Mulberry, Nina Campbell, and Wedgewood. A wedding at Stapleford Park is truly iconic.”

A top location for weddings Stapleford Park is voted as one of the top 50 wedding venues in the UK and is renowned for being one of the top-most romantic wedding locations in England. The location is idyllic for a country house wedding in a peaceful environment and tranquil atmosphere. The great thing about this location is that you can acquire all the help you need from wedding event coordinators to pampering sessions with spa therapists, this makes the organising process a lot calmer and less frantic. Highly Recommended!

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India’s four-day warm-up match against Leicestershire ended in draw

The fourth and last day was no exception, with Jasprit Bumrah bowling for both teams as he got some overs under his belt…reports Asian Lite News

India failed to take quick wickets on Day 4 as their four-day warm-up match ended in a draw against Leicestershire County Club, here on Sunday.

Chasing 367 for victory, the hosts reached 219 for four in 66 overs as Kimber (58) and Evison (15) remained unbeaten when the captains decided to shake hands. Earlier in the day, India declared on their overnight total of 364 for seven. Half-centuries by Ravindra Jadeja (56 not out), Shreyas Iyer (62) and Virat Kohli (67) helped India set a target of 367 runs.

Overall, India managed to make the most of their four-day practice match against Leicestershire, getting their Test squad some time out in the middle ahead of the upcoming rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston.

On Day 3, the game had turned into an open nets with Cheteshwar Pujara batting for both sides, and Ravindra Jadeja and Shreyas Iyer getting two chances in the same innings. The fourth and last day was no exception, with Jasprit Bumrah bowling for both teams as he got some overs under his belt.

Across three innings, Bumrah bowled 29 overs in total in the match for the solitary wicket of Virat Kohli, but this might just be the workout he needed going into the Test. On the other hand, Mohammed Shami looked in fine form, sending down a fiery spell before being given a deserved rest with England in mind.

However, the brightest spot on Day 4 perhaps was that R. Ashwin, who had tested positive for Covid-19 at the time of departure for England, was on the field and got two wickets. Ashwin did not make the XI for any of India’s four Tests against England last summer, but could well make the cut for the rescheduled fifth Tes’ given he’s proven his fitness.

Ashwin had been a late arrival to England after testing positive for Covid just prior to travel, but was cleared to play on the fourth day and got straight into the action, bowling 11 tidy overs and picking up two wickets.

The spinner had Leicestershire’s captain Sam Evans stumped, but it was the wicket of Gill that would have given him the most joy on the day, making a subtle change to the field, tossing the ball up and luring the opener straight into his trap.

In batting, Shubman Gill’s quickfire 62 at the top of the order for Leicestershire was an encouraging sign on Sunday, with the opener looking in decent nick before he was outthought by Ashwin to bring his 77-ball stay to an end.

In contrast, Hanuma Vihari struggled at times, lacking fluency as he had for much of the warm-up match. The India batter was outperformed by Leicestershire youngster Louis Kimber, who reached his unbeaten half-century before the captains shook hands in Leicester.

Brief scores: India 246 for 8 dec and 364 for 9 (Kohli 67, Jadeja 56 not out) vs Leicestershire 244 and 219 for 4 (Gill 62, Kimber 56, Ashwin 2-31). Match drawn.

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Leicester enchasing its academic, research and trade links with India

The Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings CB, Freng, commented that Indian students formed the 2nd largest group of the student pool at the University…reports Asian Lite News

Dr Shashank Vikram, the Consul General of India (CGI) visited Loughborough University to support the university’s extensive student, research and industrial engagements with India.

“The Consul General’s visit” said Professor Bala Vaidhyanathan, Chair of Advanced Materials & Processing at Loughborough University “was an opportune moment for the university to forge its ties with India as we are looking at India as a strategic partner on high quality academic, research and innovation collaborations”.

Dr Vikram had the opportunity to visit our world leading centres of research excellence in the areas of; Advance Ceramics, 3D Printing, EV /Unmanned vehicles and power trains, Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre and the Caterpillar IRC.

Priyesh Patel MBE DL, a vice President of IBTC said “we are absolutely delighted that the CGI is visiting Loughborough University. The academics and researchers at the University’s Materials and Water Engineering and Development Centre are working with local companies to develop cutting edge technologies to partner with the Indian government and leading Universities in India to roll-out water purification in major rivers.”

The Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings CB, Freng, commented that Indian students formed the 2nd largest group of the student pool at the University.

The event was also attended by Dean of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering, eminent professors and directors of the Leicestershire Local Economic Partnership, Board of IBTC, and the President of the Leicestershire Asian Business Association.

The visit was organised by Indo British Trading Council (IBTC).

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