Guests from over the county were invited to join Lancashire Life for a special ‘Women in Business’ luncheon was held at the signature Grill on the Hill restaurant at Stanley House in Mellor. With specialist dishes created by head chef John Riding, ladies from local businesses including Hillendale Land Rover and Majik House enjoyed lunch with spectacular views of the Ribble Valley.

Great British Life: Ballotine of chicken with anna potatoes, savoy cabbage and bacon and bread sauceBallotine of chicken with anna potatoes, savoy cabbage and bacon and bread sauce (Image: Archant)

Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a stunning award winning hotel set in 54 acres of countryside, with top quality wedding and conference facilities along with a world class spa.

Lindsey Stephens, of Lancashire Life, said: ‘A huge thanks to both Giovanni Re and Wendy Hope who made the event possible and to all the ladies who attended the lunch.’