B4 Members Lunch at Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon

Guests enjoyed a welcome drink in the spacious bar before lunch where we heard from Keeley who told us more about the hotel which is located conveniently just off the A34 and close to Oxford, Milton Park and Harwell business areas, making this brand new modern full-service hotel an exceptional backdrop for any special event or occasion.

“At the Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford, we go that extra mile to ensure your success because we know it’s the little things that make a big difference. Our venue creates an exceptional ambiance for gatherings, while personalised menus and innovative technology provides everything necessary for the perfect event.” Commented Keeley.

We then heard from our special guest, Jacqui Canton who studied History at the University of York, before starting a career as a graduate manager for Asda. After five Christmases in retail, and enjoying the people side of the business more than the retail side, she moved into training and development, initially working for a large engineering firm running national graduate and apprenticeship training programmes.

Jacqui moved into further education in 2008 and has worked at various colleges across the country, initially mostly leading apprenticeship provision. She joined Abingdon and Witney College in 2011 and has led various areas of the college including apprenticeships, marketing, higher education, adult learning and management information services. She became Principal and Chief Executive in September 2020.

Following a delicious lunch with excellent service from the team, guests enjoyed a tour of the hotel. Please do contact Keeley at Keeley.Dennyschene@Hilton.com to arrange your visit.

Thank you to the team for making us so welcome.