Henley business celebrates national industry awards
A Warwickshire business is celebrating after receiving two prestigious national industry awards. Fleet management company runyourfleet.com, in Henley-in-Arden, has been awarded the Technology award for their innovative cloud-based Fleet Management platform as well as being Highly Commended in the Telematics category at the prestigious What Van? Awards. The ceremony, hosted by former Eastenders actor Sean […]
BOOM BATTLE BAR opens its doors at brand new Coventry venue
BOOM BATTLE BAR has arrived in Coventry and opens its doors on Saturday, 18th December. BOOM BATTLE BAR, the UK’s first and only Battle Bar, has already opened bookings for the new 7,000sq ft Coventry venue in Cathedral Lanes complex, Broadgate, and will welcome its first guests at the weekend. The venue combines a premium […]
Charity Egg Box Boat Race set to bring smiles to pub-goers in Warwick and Leamington
A charity egg box boat race is set to put a smile on the faces of pub-goers in Warwick and Leamington when it is revealed to the public online in the run-up to Christmas. The race, dubbed The Slaughterhouse Players Eggbox Boat Race and organised by the amateur dramatic group of the same name, will […]
Widower, 72, overcomes heart bypass for mammoth fundraising effort
A 72-year-old great-grandad who underwent a quadruple heart bypass is pledging to walk ten miles a day throughout 2022 to raise funds for a Warwick children’s charity in its milestone anniversary year. Tony Cunningham, from Coventry, is hoping to run up a huge total for Molly Olly’s Wishes by completing laps around the city’s Memorial […]
Still time to enter awards celebrating female achievers
THERE are just a few weeks left for Warwickshire businesses to enter a new-look awards dedicated to recognising growth and resilience throughout the pandemic. The fourth Ladies First Professional Development Awards will celebrate success stories while also raising funds and awareness for two Midlands charities, St Basils and Suited For Success. New categories introduced this […]
Coventry BID brings family fun to city centre with festive lights show
A free family light show will bring even more festive fun to Coventry as part of an array of additions to the city centre in the run up to Christmas. Alongside a food and drink market housed in festive cabins, Coventry BID is helping to illuminate the city centre this year, including a curtain of […]
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
CREATE A ‘HOME SWEET HOME’ THIS FESTIVE SEASON WITH PEACH PERFECT GIFT Boutique online gift shop Peach Perfect is the first choice for people looking for beautiful, practical presents with the personal touch this Christmas! Their inspiring collections range from craft kits to crystal ornaments and birthstone gifts, from gardening goodies to hand crafted homeware and scented […]
Warwick officially applies for city status in Queen’s Platinum Jubilee competition
Warwick, the county town of Warwickshire for more than 1,100 years, has officially applied for city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations next year. Warwick Town Council voted in favour of entering the national Civic Honours competition back in October, which will see the Queen confer city status on one or more […]
New cidery crowdfunding will enable £250k expansion
A quarter-of-a -million-pound expansion plans have been unveiled by the owners of a family-run Warwickshire cidery who are launching their second crowdfunding campaign within a year. Jolyon and Charlotte Olivier are growing their award-winning Napton Cidery to help fulfil major new contracts as well as fund an extension to the production facilities and taproom. The […]
Winchcombe Farm Holidays: Luxury on another level!
THE phrase five-star luxury is much overused when it comes to holiday accommodation. But it’s not until I’ve considered it an inadequate description for somewhere I’ve stayed. Winchcombe Farm Holidays in Upper Tysoe, is quite simply, luxury on another level. I am lucky enough to be among those qualified to speak first hand as I’ve […]