On the 11th of December, a group of 16 workmates arrived at a restaurant for their Christmas dinner. One of the individuals in the group needed wheelchair access. Despite multiple confirmations with the venue that this would not be a concern, trouble arose. After multiple attempts to lift the 300kg wheelchair into the restaurant, they were unable to attend their booking and had to form a contingency plan.
Unsure of how their evening would unfold, they contacted Harrup Park Country Club and explained their situation. The reception staff on the phone understood the situation and were elated at the opportunity to help. The staff at Harrup Park were more than happy to accommodate the group, even though it was a last-minute booking during a very busy time.
When the group arrived at the country club, they were overjoyed to find bistro staff moving tables and going out of their way to make all necessary accommodations, so that the work colleagues could enjoy their evening, free of concern.
The group have since praised Harrup Park for doing so much to make the Christmas party special and ensure that everyone felt included and had the space to enjoy their night. They have also noted how accessible the building is for those in need of handicapped access, with ramps, toilets and the ability to order food without leaving the table.
Overall, everyone enjoyed their evening, even after the earlier hiccups.
Harrup Park Bistro. Photo credit: Harrup Park Country Club