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South Warwickshire business owners aim to shake up the cocktail scene

An English Earl is celebrating his Brazilian roots as part of an exciting new collaboration set to cause a stir in the world of cocktails. William Seymour, Earl of Yarmouth, from Alcester, and Matthew Hiscoe, owner of Café Cocktail in Stratford-upon-Avon, have created a perfect blend by mixing their skills to create a unique drink […]

Villagers host charity coffee morning in memory of 12-year-old Charles

Two villagers from Wolverton, Warwickshire are holding a charity coffee morning on Saturday (18th March) in memory of their 12-year-old neighbour, Charles Ludford who died in February, 2020 – just before lockdown struck the UK. Just eight months earlier, Charles had been diagnosed with Diffuse Instrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. It was […]

Three new businesses add to Bell Court’s customer offering in Stratford

Three new outlets are arriving in Bell Court this spring. For foodies, The Tempest café bar opened its doors last month and award-winning burger restaurant Libertine Burger is opening its third restaurant on 20th March. The cult burger brand, which also has restaurants in Leamington Spa and Rugby, will create at least 20 jobs with […]

Warwick children’s charity receives $10k grant from MDRT Foundation

Molly Ollys children’s charity is delighted to have received a $10,000 (circa. £8,300) grant from the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation. The MDRT Foundation gives to charitable organisations worldwide, demonstrating the generosity, service and impact of MDRT members.  It is a global, independent association of the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals. Molly […]

Entrepreneur’s thirst for success pays off

A Warwickshire entrepreneur who left the rat race during lockdown to start an experimental brewery in his garden shed, is enjoying early success with his first premises and new online shop and canning facility. Since walking away from his 30-year career in technology, Nathan Barnes has devoted himself to BRUBL craft beer brewery and tap […]

Elvis artist promises to have you All Shook Up at Warwick Spice

There’ll be A Little Less Conversation but you certainly won’t be Lonesome Tonight when Warwick Spice hosts one of the country’s leading Elvis tribute artists next week. An Evening With Gary Glenn returns to the Smith Street restaurant on March 1st with hits from the King of Rock and Roll as well as other artists […]

New event celebrates inspirational business leaders ahead of International Women’s Day

The current national Business Woman of the Year – and British Masters Swimming champion – from south Warwickshire, has got behind a brand new event celebrating inspirational female achievers across the Midlands. Suzanne Linton, co-founder of Freestyle digital innovation agency in Ashorne, is sponsoring a limited number of free tickets to the new Ladies First […]

Local pub group takes over popular Leamington cocktail bar

Local pub group Freespirit has continued its growth after taking over a cocktail bar in Leamington – with the promise of a packed new menu of live entertainment. The House, which has reopened its doors on The Parade, following a brief period of closure, will be hosting regular music, comedy and events nights. The large […]

Cue the entertainment for charitable cause. . .

A Warwick restaurant is racking up two great nights of entertainment in aid of a local children’s charity. The good sports at Warwick Spice, in Smith Street, are hoping to pocket plenty of money for Molly Ollys which supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. An Evening With Steve Davis OBE, will offer visitors […]