Liu Batchelor

Hospitality is a massive contributor to UK Plc, but one not short of challenges. Chartered status isn't a magic wand to fix these challenges, but it is a tangible way of proving how skilled our #HospitalityFamily is and how valuable our industry is as a professional career of choice. Achieving Chartered Status sends a message around the world of just how skilled and valuable our profession is. And that is why @IoH_Online is working hard to realise that vital ambition. Foreign worker salary threshold rises to £38,700 as part of government clampdown | Politics News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/tougher-…

Introducing...Your Community Cycling Champions!! Thank you SO much to everyone who got involved @SteveCrackett @_zyxt_ @pedalperfect to name just a few. And HUGE thanks to @AshfordCouncil for their ongoing support youtu.be/0ryimqJBEDo #activetravel #cycle #bike @ExploreKent

Brilliant yoga session on the Mermaid Beach with India Pearson yesterday morning - lots of stretches, some litter picking, and conversations about climate & environment with curious passers-by. Many thanks to India and everyone who came along 💚

Come and join us for a fun & colourful plastic parade - there’ll be all sorts of shenanigans as we wend our way through town, ending up at Re:Stock. Find out more via Making Waves Instagram 🗓️5 August ⏰13.00 📍Sunny Sands Beach Folkestone

VIDEO: there's going to be a Top Gear-style challenge in Ashford during tomorrow morning's commute to see which vehicle can get to work first - a car or a bike. @LiuBatchelor will be taking on a local racing driver #kmfmnews

Thanks for inviting on for the show @janebarlow @1059academyFM #greatbiggreenweek #greenweek #sustainability

So, who did win between a bike and a car? The epic (and very funny!!) Handlebars Vs Cars race highlights are here! @AshfordCouncil @ExploreKent @kentconnected @coachworks_ash @KMTV_Kent youtu.be/pEe-EKA7Lcc

Its the final countdown!! Handlebars Vs Cars challenge kicking off THIS TUES 6th June - from 8am - streaming live via liubatchelor.com/handlebars/ Thanks to @AshfordCouncil @ExploreKent @kentconnected @LipscombCars @coachworks_ash @kmfmnews @KMTV_Kent youtu.be/llNkxeoS6Kw

Can a bike really beat a car? Next week #bikeweek - i'm going to be finding out - as I take on the #handlebarsVsCars challenge - supported by @AshfordCouncil. But first, time for route planning with help of @ExploreKent @Sustrans @kentconnected youtu.be/xGnAodAncR0

Handlebars Vs Cars - A Commuter Revolution!! My new challenge where I'll be taking on a car...but me on a bike!! @AshfordCouncil @ExploreKent @kentlivenews @kentconnected @Sustrans @BritishCycling #bikeweek #activetravel youtu.be/Euav_skoYCg

So #Folkestone - the views have been cast - its time to share your Top 10 favourite local coffee shops, bars and restaurants! Based on public views, comments, likes and shares. youtu.be/R2iJWSvex6Q Thanks to all the venues that got involved @FHextraordinary @FolkestoneWorks

The basque inspired restaurant which received rave reviews from The Times food critic... @PickUpPintxos #folkestone serves both traditional and experimental delicious ‘pintxos’; small plates and lite-bites (as little bit like tapas) youtu.be/88yCFXSsCR4 @FHextraordinary

The secret speak-easy bar that’s so secret I can’t show you it …so instead I’m going to tell you the story behind it! #ThePottingShed #Folkestone is a 1920’s prohibition inspired cocktail bar with no detail spared @FHextraordinary @FolkestoneWorks youtu.be/B2A6ucgIsx0

The micro-style pub with a great relaxed, honest atmosphere, and a great unique selection of beers - its @KippsAlehouse at top of @CQ_folkestone in #Folkestone. @FHextraordinary #visitfolkestone #visitkent @VisitKent youtu.be/p3vEQFOu8gk

Great coffee, great cake, great community ...and 10,000 books!! Today im at @steep_street in the @CQ_folkestone @CreativeFstone @FHextraordinary youtu.be/A_cq-ocXtO8

Who likes pizza? Especially when its authentic wood fired pizza using locally sourced ingredients!! Today im at #LubensPizza in #Folkestone. @FHextraordinary @FolkestoneWorks @workshopfolk youtu.be/gq-jbkQ49zw

Dining on the beach never tasted so fresh! Todays im at #LittleRockFolkestone - the little sister of #RocksaltFolkestone. @FHextraordinary @FolkestoneWorks @workshopfolk youtu.be/eiyRTNditkE

When you want a lie-in ...but also want a proper fry up!!...this is when you need #PunchAndJudyFolkestone - for a proper cheat day! @FHextraordinary @FolkestoneWorks @workshopfolk #folkestone #fhextraordinary @FolkestoneRT youtu.be/07-P8nez1J4

Today's #Folkestone #hospitality venue is @RadnorArmsKent - a feast not just for the taste buds but for the eyes too! @FHextraordinary @FolkestoneWorks @VisitKent @VisitKentBiz youtu.be/jWMmCudvN4M

Who wants a good beer? Today I'm at #HomeTaproom on #tontineStreet #Folkestone - the taproom of @demonsbrew. They also do some great eclectic music too! Check them out! @FHextraordinary @FolkestoneWorks @CreativeFstone @workshopfolk @VisitKent youtu.be/Ubj3Npwhc7g