Claire’s marathon effort for causes close to her heart
A Warwick mum is hoping to run up big totals for two local causes close to her heart in a marathon fundraising effort this weekend. Claire Hammond is gearing up for her first London Marathon on Sunday (October 3rd) – in aid of charities Molly Olly’s Wishes and Northleigh House School. It marks the culmination […]
Octogenarians put best feet forward for local hospices
THREE 80-year-old Rotarians are en route to raising £10,000 for three local hospices by walking a mile for every year of their lives. Friends David Burman, Robbin Suffield and Jeff Masters have already amassed more than £4,000 towards their target after completing the Triple80HospiceTrek – but it wasn’t without its challenges. The Henley-in-Arden Rotary Club […]
Stratford MP Opens New Nursery in Snitterfield
Stratford MP officially opens brand new Snitterfield nursery A brand-new nursery for the Stratford area has been officially opened by local MP Nadhim Zahawi, who hailed it as, “one of the finest nurseries” in the area. Little Dragon’s Day Nursery has opened its doors in the Methodist Church in Snitterfield near Stratford following a full […]
Brother and sister team launch range of Rugby gins in tribute to late brother
Brother and sister team launch range of Rugby gins in tribute to late brother A brother and sister have launched a brand new range of gins based on the history of Rugby in a touching tribute to their brother. Richard Wilson and sister Emma founded Rugby Distillery earlier this year and their creation, Rugby Gin, […]
Napton Cidery recipe sits among UK’s best in new CAMRA book
A locally produced cider has earned its place among the best in the UK in a new guide published by CAMRA. Napton Cidery’s Whisky Cask blend features in Modern British Cider which is being launched around the country this month by author and industry expert Gabe Cook. In the book, the self-titled Ciderologist, Gabe shines […]
Restaurant Fundraises for Younger People’s Mentor in Stratford
Extra mentor set for young people in Stratford thanks to charity backing from local restaurant A local charity that helps children and young people in Stratford is on the lookout for an extra mentor thanks to a pledge of support from a family-run business in the area. Lifespace, which provides one-to-one mentoring for children and […]
Emotional messages take to the skies to mark release of charity record
RELATIVES grieving the loss of a loved one were among those gathered for the poignant launch of a charity single by Coventry’s MOBO Award-nominated musician Sandra Godley. National Grief Awareness Day on Monday (August 30th) marked the release of My Darling which is raising funds and awareness for three local charities in the wake of […]
Community gets behind ‘fun-draising’ day for charities
FUN and fundraising were the order of the day at Hatton Park in Warwick on Sunday. The community event, rescheduled from earlier in the summer due to Covid-19, has been hailed a huge success by the organisers who have raised more than £1,200 for two charities – Molly Olly’s Wishes and Warwickshire Domestic Abuse Service. […]
From an animal skull to loved one’s ashes – what staycationers have been leaving behind this summer
WHAT do a badger’s skull, octopus, set of chef’s knives, wedding dress and tiara and memorial ring containing ashes all have in common? They feature among the lost property items left behind by staycationers at one of the six Winchcombe Farm lodges this summer! Jo Carroll, who runs the Upper Tysoe boutique glamping retreat with […]
British Regional Hampers – A Taste of Warwickshire
A Taste Of Britain Artisan food and drink producers are being showcased in a new initiative from British Regional Hampers, with the focus on a different part of the UK each month. Hampers including produce from Warwickshire and Worcestershire are currently available, together with four specially-selected Christmas and New Year hampers. Regions to be covered […]