Airshow Weekend, 3D Printing, and Summer Garden Maintenance at The Claremont.

It has been a real whirlwind of a morning here at The Claremont! The Blackpool Airshow kicks off today, and we had a massive rush in the breakfast room. Nearly all our guests came down right at 8am, so I was properly rushed off my feet making sure everyone was fed, topped up, and ready to head out for a day of spectacular flying displays.

Because it’s been such a packed week, I had a bit of a delay swapping over our front entrance decorations after the golf, but I’m making up for it now. Right at this moment, I’m 3D printing a brand new Blackpool Airshow welcome sign for our front door! I absolutely love sprucing up the entrance and adding fun, festive themes for local events, it makes everything feel a bit more quirky, welcoming, and unique. For me, running a guesthouse is all about those small, thoughtful details.

Outside, the weather threw us a bit of a curveball this week. We had some heavy coastal winds, so unfortunately, I had to take our hanging baskets down again to protect them. Someone kindly recommended that next year I should try trailing begonias instead of trailing petunias, as they are far hardier when the seaside wind picks up. I am definitely going to look into that for next season!

Because I couldn't get to the baskets until a few hours after the wind started, the blooms took a bit of a beating, which meant a major deadheading session was in order. I’ve been meticulously hunting for any flowers turning into seed pods to snip them away. Removing those seed pods stops the plant from putting its energy into making seeds, forcing it to focus on producing fresh new blooms instead. It’s a tedious, time-consuming job, but anything to keep the front of The Claremont looking fresh and vibrant!

Right, I’m off to finish putting up the rest of this weekend’s airshow decor, but my mind is already racing ahead to next week’s Lytham 1940s Weekend. I’ve already got quite a few Union Jacks ready to go, though I’m currently on the hunt for a smaller flag for outside.

Until next time,

The Fylde Hotelier