BANQUETING and conference venue Chilford Hall Vineyard and Conference Centre in Cambridgeshire has appointed Claire Walker as functions manager.Ms Walker, 38, of Haverhill, has more than10 years experience in the hospitality industry including being a member of cabin crew for KLM UK, and her most recent post was as events co-ordinator at Chippenham Lodge Estate, near Newmarket.

BANQUETING and conference venue Chilford Hall Vineyard and Conference Centre in Cambridgeshire has appointed Claire Walker as functions manager.

Ms Walker, 38, of Haverhill, has more than10 years experience in the hospitality industry including being a member of cabin crew for KLM UK, and her most recent post was as events co-ordinator at Chippenham Lodge Estate, near Newmarket.

Reporting to Chilford Hall's operations manager, Andy Kearsey, she will be responsible for managing the co-ordination of both small and large-scale events including wedding anniversary parties, dinner dances, banquets, charity events and exhibitions.

Ms Walker said she was pleased to be working with such an enthusiastic and dedicated team.

Mr Kearsey added: “With a solid background in hospitality and events co-ordination, Claire will be a real asset to our team and we are delighted to welcome her to the company.”