Tag: Local Business Owners

Where there’s a will, there’s a way, thanks to Wadsworths A solicitors firm which opened its Warwick offices during the pandemic, has donated £500 to a local charity which supports children with terminal and life-limiting illnesses.   Wadsworths, which also has offices in Solihull, Henley and Tamworth, presented Molly Olly’s Wishes with the donation representing a percentage […]

TODAY a fun new concept bar arrives in Warwick, opening its doors to a ‘unique experience’ for gin lovers, according to its owners. The team behind That Gin & Cocktail Bar promise to take their customers on a gin journey of discovery like no other in the UK. From Today, That Gin & Cocktail Bar on Swan Street is […]

Warwickshire women feature in new book celebrating female achievers The personal stories of nine Warwickshire women are among those featured in a new book released celebrating inspirational female achievers in the UK.   I Am A Woman Who marks the latest chapter of Coventry entrepreneur Sandra Garlick’s new vision – one dedicated to empowering women […]

Pandemic cidery crowdfunding exceeds target by more than 400% THE owners of a family-run cidery in Warwickshire have unveiled plans for the expansion after a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign exceeded their targets by more than 400%. Jolyon and Charlotte Olivier are growing their award-winning Napton Cidery after selling more than £170k worth of shares in […]

Triumphant brass band welcome greets the first returning guests at Winchcombe Farm Holidays A FANFARE welcome awaited the first guests arriving back at Winchcombe Farm on Monday, marking the end of the latest six-month closure for the business. The five-star glamping retreat, in Upper Tysoe, greeted guests with an exclusive brass band concert by their […]

Raising laughs and loot through virtual comedy night A virtual night of comedy raised much-needed laughs – and £1,500 for charity. The gig marked the return of charity stand-up events organised by Comedy at Work creatives Anne Docherty from Kenilworth and Mark Hinds from Warwick. Proceeds from the virtual gig, supported by Lodders Charitable Foundation, […]

Create A ‘Home Sweet Home’ This Festive Season With Peach Perfect Gifts With Mother’s Day on the horizon, gift inspiration can often be hard to find. Peach Perfect, based in Barford, has a range of stunning – and original – present ideas for mums of all ages and interests, from craft kits to garden wildlife […]

The owners of an award-winning family-run cidery in Warwickshire have launched a new crowdfunding campaign to help mount a post-pandemic recovery of their business.   Jolyon and Charlotte Olivier are inviting supporters to apply for at least £40,000 in shares of Napton Cidery following the success of their first round of investment two years ago. […]

A celebration of the best of Coventry and Warwickshire’s food and drink scene is at the heart of a new awards program designed to support businesses as they re-emerge from lockdown.   The first Foodie Awards 2021, in partnership with Visit Coventry, lists among its guest judges Birmingham-born Michelin star chef Glyn Purnell and chef-turned-restaurateur Andreas Antona, founder […]

Three local businesses that rose to the challenges of the pandemic have been recognised with a new special award. The first COVID-Resilience Leamington Business Awards, organised by Talk Business UK, were held as part of a virtual ceremony hosted by local DJ Kirsty Leahy from Noisegate Media Studio in Leamington on Friday night. As well as a special performance […]

Neil Stevenson started his business in domestic garage back in 1984, but his dream to work with and craft beautiful furniture began even further back. Neil discovered his passion for furniture making in a traditional Staffordshire chair makers whilst still attending school.    After completing his A Levels, Neil went on to study Fine Craftsmanship […]

A celebration of the best of Coventry and Warwickshire’s food and drink scene is at the heart of a new awards program designed to support businesses as they re-emerge from lockdown.   The first Foodie Awards 2021, in partnership with Visit Coventry, lists among its guest judges Birmingham-born Michelin star chef Glyn Purnell and chef-turned-restaurateur Andreas Antona, founder […]

A celebration of the best of Coventry and Warwickshire’s food and drink scene is at the heart of a new awards program designed to support businesses as they re-emerge from lockdown. The first Foodie Awards 2021, in partnership with Visit Coventry, lists among its guest judges Birmingham-born Michelin star chef Glyn Purnell and chef-turned-restaurateur Andreas Antona, […]

WHO DESERVES AN AWARD FOR THE BEST FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCE IN WARWICKSHIRE? A celebration of the best of Coventry and Warwickshire’s food and drink scene is at the heart of a new awards program designed to support businesses as they re-emerge from lockdown.   The first Foodie Awards 2021, in partnership with Visit Coventry, lists among […]

2020 has been a year full of unusual and unpredictable changes to the way we live and work. Our communities have seen businesses temporarily close and then some, more permanently. As we all look towards this year ending and into the new year and the new opportunities it represents, we want to take the time […]