Evening celebrates business success
INSPIRATIONAL achievers from Warwickshire were among those celebrated at the fourth Ladies First Network Business Awards. More than 300 people assembled at Coombe Abbey on Thursday (March 24th) for the glittering awards ceremony, hosted by BBC radio presenter Sandra Godley. Winners were revealed across 30 categories ranging from Rising Stars, Young Achievers and Excellence Education […]
‘Life in Warwick’ information pack gives residents comprehensive guide to town services
A new information pack for Warwick residents has been launched, offering a comprehensive guide to life in the town. The ‘Life in Warwick’ pack contains information on everything from doctors surgeries to schools and councillors to churches, providing people who live in and around Warwick with a one-stop shop for any service and amenity they […]
Amateur sailor prepares for Atlantic adventure after two-year delay
A Leamington woman is preparing for the adventure of a lifetime as a crew member on the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race – two years after she was originally due to set sail. Marie O’Riley will join a 20-strong crew for the final ‘Atlantic Homecoming’ leg from Bermuda on June 19th, via New […]
From aristocracy to mixology for Warwickshire’s entrepreneurial Earl!
A WARWICKSHIRE aristocrat has learned the art of mixology to launch cocktail making master classes using his own brand of elderflower liqueur. The Earl of Yarmouth, William Seymour, is creating a stir among customers with his St Maur virtual experience which includes the brand’s own take on the appropriately named English Martini, made with gin […]
The sky’s the limit for Leamington chef following Alexander McQueen scoop
A Leamington chef who walked away from commercial kitchens to launch his private dining business in lockdown, is celebrating his latest collaboration – with an international luxury clothing brand. Bramble Dining was approached by Alexander McQueen fashion house to create a bespoke range of canapes and cocktails for the official launch of their much-anticipated ‘London […]
Leamington Business Awards – winners celebrated
CELEBRATING success was the theme of the seventh Leamington Business Awards which returned to a live event for the first time in three years. Eleven winners were finally unveiled on Friday after being chosen from more than 180 nominations. The ceremony, hosted by DJ – and Leamingtonian – Kirsty Leahy, took place at 1 Mill […]
Invitation to join Rotary’s celebrations to mark completion of The Great Central Way
ROTARIANS in Rugby are inviting residents to join a community celebration marking the completion of their centenary project to upgrade a 1.2km section of The Great Central Way. On Saturday 2nd April members from all three of the town’s Rotary Clubs will host a special event to recognise the work of volunteers over the past […]
Entrepreneur toasts success after pivoting his wine tasting business during pandemic
A Rugby entrepreneur who turned his back on a career in law to set up his own wine tasting business just before the pandemic struck, has unveiled plans for expansion ahead of his third anniversary. Tom Newbold was forced to reinvent his fledgling wine tasting business when Covid-19 put a sudden halt to all face-to-face […]
Steve’s emotional reunion with the firefighter who saved his life
A south Warwickshire man has said thank you to the firefighter who saved his life following a recent blaze which destroyed his family’s home. Steve Taylor presented Pip Blair with a bouquet during an emotional reunion at Winchcombe Farm, a holiday retreat he runs with his wife Jo Carroll, in Upper Tysoe. Steve, 64, collapsed […]
Swapping roles in memory of young man who took his own life
Staff at a pub swapped roles for a special night of fundraising in memory of a Warwickshire regular who took his own life on New Year’s Day. The Turning Tables dining experience last week raised nearly £1,000 and marks the first in a series of charity events organised by The Red Lion in Hellidon, in […]