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Author: Tryphena Foster

A Garden of Reflection at St. Michael’s Church

Land gifted to St. Michael’s Church in Steeple Claydon for a Garden of Reflection. The Verney family is delighted to have gifted a plot of land to St. Michael’s Church in Steeple Claydon, to be used as a peaceful ‘Garden of Reflection’ for the community to freely enjoy. Tryph Foster, Events & Marketing Manager at Claydon Estate, recently caught up with The Reverend Rickey Simpson-Gray to discuss the inspiration behind this initiative and what this garden will mean to the community. We thank The Reverend Rickey Simpson-Gray for sharing his thoughts below. WHAT WAS...

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Four reasons to have your company event outdoors.

As we we slowly move into spring, you may be thinking about this year’s staff event, whether a team-building day, a conference or a summer party. While comparing your options, have you considered the advantages of hosting your event outdoors? Here are our top four reasons to take gatherings outside: 1. BEING OUTDOORS AIDS THE FEELING OF WELL-BEING AND RELAXATION The best ideas come from employees who feel relaxed. When people aren’t constrained by a formal working space, they immediately feel more at ease, leading to better collaboration and sharing of new ideas. 2. BREATHING...

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Meet the Team – Tryphena Foster

We are proud of our team here at Claydon Estate, so we would like to tell you a little more about who we are and what we do … Name: Tryphena Foster Job Title: Events and Marketing Manager What’s your role at Claydon Estate? My role is to oversee all aspects of Claydon Estate’s marketing.  This includes social media activity, designing and printing leaflets, writing blogs, website updates, newsletters, advertising, and anything else that may be required. In addition to marketing, I also manage the contracts and coordinate the logistic side of things for our...

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The Spa @ The Courtyard expands to new larger premises

Therapist and spa owner Sam ran her beauty business from home for many years until she moved to Claydon Courtyard in 2020.  Two years on and Sam has now had the opportunity to expand within Claydon Courtyard. Sam had always dreamt of growing the business, so this was the perfect opportunity.  The Spa is still very much in the heart of Claydon Courtyard, and with more space, Sam has some exciting plans for 2023. I caught up with Sam to talk about her plans for the year ahead. You’ve recently moved into larger premises, what does that mean for your business? Moving...

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