Ribble Valley Tourism Association

16/01/2025

Ribble Valley Tourism Association and the councils tourism team are at Destinations holiday and travel show
Why not pop on and meet them
Thanks to
Holden Clough Nurseries
Bowland Retreat Lodges
Bowland Wild Boar Animal Park
La Locanda of Gisburn
Greendale Teahouse & Rooms
Artisan Ribble Valley
Ribble Valley Country Cottages
The Inn At Whitewell

I Cycle
The Spread Eagle, Sawley
Forest of Bowland National Landscape
For their support

06/12/2024

03/12/2024

The Ribble Valley Tourism Association Christmas Gathering

15/11/2024

Next members meeting 21st November Employment law update –
At 'Eight at Gazegill' 10am-12 noon

Led by Law firm Harrison Drury, an employment law update given Labour’s sweeping reforms to employment laws some of which may have a significant impact on businesses in the tourism sector.

This meeting is kindly being hosted at the new Eight at Gazegill Restaurant and there will be an option to stay on for lunch. (Menu below)

Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend the meeting. (Members free (max 2 per business) and non members £10 per head)

The lunch is optional and for those wishing to stay, the menu is below, please indicate if you are staying on, and include your menu choice

CORPORATE LUNCH MENU £25 per person
Price includes choice of one drink: Glass of wine (125ml), bottle of beer, soft drink, tea or coffee

“Shepherd's Pie” 24-hour braised Gazegill Lamb Ragu | White Onion | Puffed Potato Kelp
or
Cured Cod Celeriac | Bolney English Sparkling Wine | Mussels | Dill Wood Roast Organic Squash (v) Sage & Onion Gnocchi | Raw Milk Curd | Picollo Parsnip | Candied Chestnut

All the above served with: Wood Roasted Jersey Royals, Smoked Dulse Butter

If you have any questions or any other dietary requirements, please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of staff

09/10/2024

Today we had an incredibly friendly RVTA meeting. We listened and learned about foraging and Alysia’ s incredible life story. Thank you to everyone present for this atmosphere and we look forward to the next meeting😊

07/10/2024

Just a few places left for our next event
9th October - Meet Alysia Vasey the Yorkshire Forager, We will meet at the Assheton Arms Downham by kind invitation of James Places. 10am - noon. Alysia is a well known family forager, and a consultant on wild botanicals. She has published a book, created a gin and appeared on TV and media with her expertise and recipes. Members free, non-members £10. An opportunity to network at this beautiful venue
Pictured below with James Martin, more information about Alysia can be found here
https://www.yorkshireforagers.co.uk/

04/10/2024

Our next networking meeting will be 9th October at the Assheton Arms Downham by kind invitation of James Places. 10am - noon. - Our guest speaker will be Alysia Vasey the Yorkshire Forager. Alysia is a well known family forager, and a consultant on wild botanicals. She has published a book, created a gin and appeared on TV and media with her expertise and recipes. Members free, non-members £10. An opportunity to network at this beautiful venue. To confirm attendance email [email protected]

23/09/2024

Please note the members meeting scheduled for tomorrow (24th) has had to be postponed, more information to follow

27/08/2024

The new programme of member's events is shaping up nicely, here are a few here for your diary
DATE Venues and further information to follow
9th October Foraging Event
15th October First Aid at Work Training Level 3 award (RQF) at Mrs Dowsons Farm
TBC November Employment law update – Labour’s new deal for working people
2nd December Christmas social event at Holmes Mill
9th January Accessibility Workshop
4th February Sustainability Workshop
11th March Open Meeting
TBC April Guest/Visitor Experience
20th May 2025 AGM Tourism Gathering and Stars in Tourism awards

06/08/2024

"Join the Knights of Clitheroe Castle on 9 August 10am to 3pm and test your skills. Will you pass the test and be knighted? Free drop-in event with Heritage Learning Lancashire. Follow the link to find out more https://events.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=792255 "

16/07/2024

10/06/2024

https://www.clitheroecontemporary.co.uk/

Clitheroe Contemporary Arts Festival

>>> 15th & 16th June 2024

22/05/2024

Perfect Recruitment Ltd

🎉 We are absolutely thrilled to have been recognised by the Ribble Valley Tourism Association and to have won an award at their annual event! 🎉

This honour highlights the dedication and passion of our incredible team and the vibrant spirit of our industry. We are also delighted to see so many fantastic new businesses and outstanding staff members recognised alongside us.

Together, we are all contributing to making the Ribble Valley a premier destination. Here's to more success and continued excellence in our fabulous industry!

22/05/2024

Country Fried

22/05/2024

Bowland Wild Boar Animal Park

Our list of recognised stars just keeps on growing! 🌟

We attended the annual Ribble Valley Tourism Awards and the one and only 'Big Hat Dave' was awarded for going Above & Beyond. 🤠

Dave's enthusiasm, energy and infectious personality can't go a miss at Bowland Wild Boar Animal Park...Not to mention that cheeky smile 😁

Many of our visitors have built relationships with Big Hat Dave as he shares his wealth of knowledge on our Tractor Trailer ride and on our Wildlife Walk & Talks.
We're so proud he's part of our team

We ❤️ you Big Hat Dave!

22/05/2024

https://www.facebook.com/fpgymofficial

Fitness Plus is a state of art 24/7 gym in Longridge offering Gym, Lifestyle & Nutrition advice! We pride ourselves on offering the most professional and reliable service in the North West.

22/05/2024

Valley View Lodges

Winners!! 🎊 Thank you to those who nominated Valley View Lodges for the 2024 Ribble Valley Tourism Awards! 🏆

We received the award for 'excellence in customer service' which definitely sums up how hard our little team works to excel our guests' expectations.

Thanks again to Tom Pridmore and the team at Tourism for hosting a fantastic event for local businesses, and well done to everyone who won and received nominations for this years awards 👏🏼🏆

22/05/2024

3 Millstones Inn

Well done to our amazing team! We always knew it, but now it’s official ⭐️