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Foodie Friday: Best Independent Food/Drink Retailer

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, […]

Foodie Friday: The Best Food & Drink Experience In Warwickshire?

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 its […]

Throwback Thursday – Pooch Patrol

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 […]

Life Coaching For Growth & Well-Being

ACORN ACADEMY COACHING – FROM LITTLE ACORNS MIGHTY OAKS DO GROW If we take the current global pandemic out of the scenario, modern life is still full of plenty of stressors. Coping with stress and hardships can leave a great weight upon our shoulders and can severely limit our ability to cope with the pressures […]

The Foodie Awards – The Godiva Award

AN AWARD CATEGORY DEDICATED TO COVENTRY BUSINESSES 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 […]

Debut Novel Takes Readers To Rugby The Day After Coventry Blitz

THE BIRDS THAT DO NOT SING BY STEVE GAY Rugby author Steve Gay is celebrating the timely launch of his evocative debut novel on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz. Inspired by long-told tales from his own family history, The Birds That Do Not Sing is set on the day after […]

Last Chance To Nominate Your Local COVID Business ‘Heroes’

Nominations close next week for the preliminary phase of the new Leamington Business Awards which recognises COVID resilience across the region. The seventh – and newly named – Leamington Business Resilience Awards, introduces three additional categories recognising Business Resilience, Business Pivoting and Lockdown Hero. Established in 2014, the LBAs champion and celebrate the work of […]

Foodie Awards: Pub Or Bar Of The Year

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 of The […]

Albie & Lonnie’s Defies Disastrous Year With Expansion To Second Store

Popular clothing retailer Albie & Lonnie’s is forging ahead with plans to expand to a second location despite the latest coronavirus lockdown. The Rugby-based business has had to postpone plans to open the doors to its second store in Market Harborough until after the four-week lockdown but still plans to wow the town with its range […]