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Blogs
Highlighting the stories and people that make The Odney Club.


Chef Craig: Feeding the frontline and the fast lane
Meet Craig, one of our brilliant chefs here at The Odney Club! Whether he’s preparing your morning breakfast and brunch or crafting the perfect lunch for our delegates, Craig brings a wealth of flavour to the table, inspired by his previous culinary adventures around the globe. When did you begin at The Odney Club? Which kitchens or culinary experiences shaped your career? I joined The Odney Club in October of last year. As for what shaped my career, I’d have to point to two


Spotlight on design: Meet Ellie
We’d like to introduce Ellie, The Odney Club’s resident Graphic Designer! From the dining menus to the children's stamper trails, Ellie creates a huge variety of materials for the club and wider hotels. Simply put: if it’s printed and it makes your Odney experience better, it likely passed Ellie’s desk! Tell us about your path to the Partnership. How does your previous experience influence your day-to-day work now? I’m a 'Partnership baby', my parents worked for The Partnersh


Meet Ricky: Restoring our rowing boats
Ricky is a familiar face to everyone here at The Odney Club. As a vital member of our grounds team, he wears many hats, but one of his most important seasonal tasks is the restoration of our rowing boats. Take a look behind the scenes at how we maintain one of your favourite parts of the Club!


On the move with Bethany...
Say hello to Bethany, our Activities Manager! Whether she's managing the pool, the dog paddock, or our action-packed Zumba and archery sessions, Bethany keeps the Club buzzing. She’s also our resident visionary for fun, constantly dreaming up fresh member events like our Easter festivities and the hit Scarecrow Trail. You've made such an impact in such a short time. What did your journey look like before you came to The Odney Club? Whilst I have worked for the Partnership pre


Important information
Sutton Road closure: We’d like advise our Partners and Members that there will be an upcoming road closure on Sutton Road which will impact your travel to and from The Odney Club. This closure is due to an essential gas pipe replacement. What to Expect: Roadworks will begin on Monday 30 March - Sunday 12 April. Closure area: Sutton Road will be fully closed to through traffic between St George's Lodge and Odney Lane. Accessing the Club - Please use the following designated ro


Member stories: Life at The Odney Club with Andrew
Meet Andrew, just one of our many fantastic members here at Odney. We caught up with him recently to hear, in his own words, what the club means to him. Tell us a little about yourself... I’m nearing 74 now, and I spent most of my life in the world of hydraulics engineering, building machines that were shipped all over the globe. But 25 years ago, I decided on a complete change of pace. It was a bit of an accidental career move; we were on holiday for two weeks, and when it c


Dementia UK - The final total is in...
Paula, from our events team, not only coordinated this year’s fundraising efforts but also stepped up to the challenge of hiking Snowdon. Joining the mission from our front-of-house team, Cristiane completed an incredible 457 km cycle from Paris to Cookham. Here are the highlights and the dedicated work that went on behind the scenes to support Dementia UK. (Cristiane, Paris to Cookham cycle) (Jenny and Paula, climb to Snowdon) Paula, we’ve j


Book swap: Turning pages with Kadeesha
Kadeesha tell us a bit about you... Beyond the bar at The Odney Club, you’ll usually find me with a book in hand. Reading isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s a part of who I am. As an only child, books and crafts were where I found my first 'siblings' and my sense of community. I’ve always loved the escapism of stories, the way you can know a character inside and out until they feel like a true friend. To me, the magic of a book swap is that it creates real-life connections. When


Q&A: Checking in with Tracy
Meet Tracy! From the care of our Odney ducklings to the creative flair that keeps the Manor looking spectacular every season, Tracy is the heartbeat of our welcome! Join us at our beautifully refurbished reception as we sit down with her to discuss the past, the present and the art of looking after our Partners and Members, get to know Tracy below! How long have you been part of the Partnership, and what did your career look like before you joined us? I am probably considered
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