Spellbinding fun returns to Stratford’s Bell Court
Magic comes in many forms. From February 18th, visitors to Magic Alley are being invited to take a journey inspired by magic, when the doors open on a spellbinding new attraction in Stratford’s Bell Court. Visitors can expect to encounter magical creatures such as unicorns and fairies, alchemy, fortune telling, astrology, witches and wizards and […]
Moving up the gears of business success after crash brings end to motocross career
A Warwick entrepreneur has extra reason to celebrate the third anniversary of his business after securing a major new contract with former Olympians Beth Tweddle and Rebecca Adlington OBE. Printing company Bunji, based at Heathcote Industrial Estate, is enjoying huge success despite launching one month before lockdown – and with plans for further growth in […]
Former social media guru now says it’s time to put down our phones
A former social media marketeer from Stratford has launched a new networking campaign to help combat what he brands as the ‘negative impact’ of the digital platforms he used to endorse! Formerly the owner of a social media and marketing agency, Michael Thomas has now established DARWIN.vip academy in a bid to help businesses grow. […]
Finalists announced for fifth inspirational women awards
INSPIRATIONAL achievers from Coventry and Warwickshire have been named among the finalists in the fifth Ladies First Network Business and Inspirational Women Awards. Entrants have been selected from nearly 300 nominations by a panel of judges from across the UK. The finalists will now be invited to an independent judging day at Metropolis in Coventry […]
Warwick bar’s unique business concept goes national
A gin bar in Warwick, is celebrating national growth 18 months after opening by taking its unique pick ‘n’ mix flavour concept online for the first time. That Gin Company, which has a bar in Swan Street, is thought to be the first in the country to offer the bottled bespoke flavours by post – […]
Family raises more than £7,500 for Shipston Home Nursing at the end of ‘annus horribilis’
“It’s like Shipston Home Nursing wrapped a blanket around our family in the very darkest of days,” said Jo Carroll, whose mother Sue passed away in August – in a year she describes as their own ‘annus horribilis.’ Jo and her friends and family have since raised more than £7,500 to give back to the […]
Celebrities descend on Winchcombe Farm for Channel Four dating show
A South Warwickshire holiday retreat played host to two celebrities for the filming of a prime-time TV dating show currently airing. A Channel Four production crew took over Winchcombe Farm in September as part of the hotly anticipated new series of Celebs Go Dating, featuring a host of stars including Gary Lucy and Pete Wicks. […]
St Maur Partridge and Pear Sour Christmas Cocktail recipe
This Christmas no one will remember the gin and tonic. But they will remember the Partridge and Pear Sour cocktail you made with St Maur elderflower liqueur and your favourite gin. A sweet and sour, beautifully balanced, silky Christmas classic. Easy to make, this delightful cocktail pairs nicely with savoury canapés and those hot, herby […]
Still time to enter awards celebrating female achievers
THERE are just a few weeks left for people in Warwickshire to enter awards dedicated to recognising inspirational women across the UK. The fifth Ladies First Professional Development Awards will celebrate success stories while also raising funds and awareness for two Midlands charities, The Memory Box Foundation and Coventry Foodbank. New categories celebrating creatives will […]
Bell Court has it covered for December countdown to Christmas
As the final Christmas countdown gets under way, Bell Court in Stratford is the place to go for a host of festive food and drink treats while polishing off the presents shopping. There is a warm welcome waiting at Bardias which has a range of seasonal hot drinks to get the day started, including Tiramisu […]