Bell Court helps ring in Stratford’s royal celebrations
ROYAL Jubilee fever will be taking over Bell Court in Stratford when it plays host to live music and events throughout the extended bank holiday weekend. The leisure and retail space will showcase a range of live entertainment as well as family fun activities in collaboration with Orchestra of The Swan and Escape Arts. It […]
The Castle hosts first Gin Festival celebrating local distillers
LOCAL producers will be celebrated at the first Gin Festival hosted by The Castle at Edgehill in Oxfordshire, on July 2nd. The brand new event, which brings together gin brands from across the county, will include plenty of G&Ts to sample as well as live music and food in the gardens, which overlook the historic […]
Warwick gin bar’s triple celebration in aid of local children’s charity
A Warwick business is flying the flag for Her Majesty as well as supporting a local charity with the launch of its limited-edition cocktail this week. The Royal Jubilee Cocktail is being served at That Gin & Cocktail Bar from Friday (World Cocktail Day) until June 5th as part of Jubilee celebrations in the town. […]
Final chance to enter second Coventry & Warwickshire Foodie Awards
TIME is running out to enter The Coventry & Warwickshire Foodie Awards, which returns to celebrate the best of the region’s food and drink scene – with the backing of two celebrity Michelin Star chefs. The Awards, in partnership with Visit Coventry and Visit Warwickshire, will culminate in a ceremony at The Box at Fargo […]
‘Sock it to me’ – Rotarians’ appeal for support to help homeless
A COVENTRY podiatrist has joined forces with local Rotarians and a Birmingham charity to help the homeless get back on their feet again – quite literally. Gary Dancer, who runs a private chiropody clinic in the city, is working with The Rotary Club of Erdington and Have A Hart, Help The Homeless to provide much-needed […]
Putting the heart over the Heart of England for the Queen’s Jubilee
Love is in the air at this summer’s Midlands Air Festival in Alcester – thanks to local entrepreneurs who have agreed to suspend their annual harvest, insisting ‘the show must go on.’ It will be all eyes to the skies for the Queen’s Jubilee in June – but only after William and Kelsey Seymour agreed […]
Rotarians on course for 37th Pro-Am Golf fundraiser
AMATEUR golfers are being invited to help drive the fundraising for two local charities at an annual event organised by The Rotary Club of Knowle & Dorridge. The Club’s 37th Charity Pro-Am Golf Competition will take place at Copt Heath Golf Club in Knowle on June 13th in aid of Molly Ollys and Age UK […]
Bell Court gears up to showcase iconic motoring exhibition
Bell Court will celebrate a significant chapter in local motoring history when it hosts a special exhibition of Riley cars including a replica of the very first model from 1898. The display, which is a new feature of this year’s Stratford Festival of Motoring, also marks the Coventry car manufacturer’s inaugural journey from Coventry to […]
Egg-straordinary fun for Easter weekend at local pubs
EASTER excitement is descending on two Warwickshire pubs where there will be some eggs-tra tasty surprises for younger guests. On Saturday, April 16th eagle-eyed visitors to The Bell Inn in Ladbroke and The Castle at Edgehill can earn themselves a chocolatey treat by taking part in the pubs’ first Easter Egg Hunts. As part of […]
Winning words speak volumes on debating day
A friendly war of words took centre stage in Warwickshire when young people gathered to compete in The 11th Heart of England Rotary Club’s Youth Speaks Finals Day. Thirty students from ten schools across the district took up the debating challenge for the return of the popular competition after three years due to lockdown. The […]