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Full house adds up to funds for charity

Alsters Kelley, Bingo, charity

BINGO numbers added up to a successful evening of fundraising for five charities in Coventry and Warwickshire, thanks to local law firm Alsters Kelley. More than £2,000 proceeds will be divided between Helping Hands Community Project in Leamington, Safeline in Warwick, The Mary Ann Evans Hospice in Nuneaton, Coventry Women’s Haven and Southam Fosse Foodbank. […]

Award-winning South Warwickshire drinks brands collaborate for launch of new cider

Napton Cidery, Purity, cider

Napton Cidery is celebrating a pivotal partnership thanks to the launch of Purity Brewing Co.’s new cider. The two award-winning businesses have announced an exciting collaboration to create the brewers’ medium dry Pure Cider recipe, now available in pubs, bars and restaurants throughout the UK. The partnership, to produce both 330ml cans and 50-litre kegs […]

Youngster loses long locks in aid of children’s charity

A nine-year-old girl from Alcester had 15 inches lopped off her hair to help children with life-threatening illnesses in the UK. Sophia Esler was nervous about doing it, but she wants to help children who have lost their hair through illnesses like cancer. She has so far raised more than £1,000 for the Warwick-based charity, […]

Rotarians step up for disadvantaged children

Rotary,KidsOut Days

Schoolchildren in Coventry were among more than 700 disadvantaged youngsters who enjoyed a day at Drayton Manor Theme Park thanks to local Rotarians who once again teamed up with the KidsOut charity. Young thrill-seekers were able to spend a fun-packed day at the Tamworth attraction as part of the National Rotary Kids Day Out scheme, […]

The White Lions roars back into life

There’s a buzz around Radford Semele – and its fast spreading around the area- thanks to the much-anticipated reopening of The White Lion. This beautiful thatched country pub began welcoming visitors again last month following a transformative, but sympathetic, refurbishment by its new owners. It becomes the fifth business to join the award-winning Peach Pubs […]

Five new businesses add to Bell Court’s customer offering

A host of new food, drink and retail offerings are arriving in Bell Court this summer. Gifts, art and homewares created by independent designers can all be found under one roof at Jampuppy, which is already proving a popular addition to the retail centre after opening on June 30th. Entrepreneur and graphic designer Rianna Low […]

Former Miss Warwickshire bodybuilding champion is ambitious for entrepreneurial success

A former Miss Warwickshire-turned entrepreneur, who started a gardening business three years ago to try and regain her fitness, has expanded with a new online venture. The serial entrepreneur, whose past businesses have included hosting topless waiter events, has launched her latest online venture within weeks of her 60th birthday. Sara Thompson has poured all […]

Successful gin festival set to become first of many

IT was cheers all round at The Castle at Edgehill’s inaugural Gin Festival last week, which brought together local producers from across the county. There were plenty of G&T samples on offer as well as live music and food in the gardens on Friday, which overlook the historic Edgehill battlefields. There was also the opportunity […]

Nine-year-old Sophia’s pledge for local children’s charity

Molly Ollys

A nine-year-old girl from Alcester is having 15 inches of her hair cut off to help children with life-threatening illnesses in the UK. Sophia Esler is nervous about doing it, but she wants to help children who have lost their hair through illnesses like cancer. She has so far raised more than £800 for the […]