Countdown to Christmas unveiled in Stratford-upon-Avon
The festive countdown officially gets under way in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 19th November with the Christmas Lights Switch-On and free activities and entertainment from 10am to 7pm. The switch will be flicked at 5.15pm on Barclays Island, but there will also be plenty to do throughout the day, including a Festive Trail and Christmas shopping! […]
Quick thinking raises thousands for Warwick children’s charity
Kind-hearted quizzers raised more than £7,700 for a Warwick children’s charity when they donned their thinking caps at an event in Birmingham. Following the success of their inaugural event, in aid of Molly Ollys, Property and Construction Consultancy, Ridge Birmingham have now pledged to make the charity quiz night an annual fundraiser. Twenty-two teams gathered […]
Having a ball in aid of good cause
A Pink Ball at Nailcote Hall Hotel Golf & Country Club has raised more than £15k for state-of-the-art cancer treatment at local hospitals. It marks the 18th year of the popular event, organised by the hotel’s co-owner and two-times cancer survivor Sue Cressman, from Dorridge. The 63-year-old, who underwent a mastectomy ten years ago, has […]
On anniversary of her son’s death, Sharon reflects on the worst loss of all
Sharon Luca-Chatha will boast to anyone who asks that she is a proud mum of two. But there’s an unmistakable heartbreak behind her smile. Her first son Luca, whom she refers to as her ‘angel baby’, was stillborn at almost full term. In a life plagued by trauma, including domestic violence in a previous arranged […]
Rotarians are great sports for 25th year of Special Needs football event
A sporting initiative for children with special needs across the district is marking its 25th year thanks to local Rotarians. Several special needs schools across Warwickshire and the West Midlands have signed up for the Festival of Football, which will take over four pitches at Villa Park’s training academy next month. The community event is […]
Encouraging compassion on the journey to climate change in Stratford
A Cabinet of Compassion is at the ‘heart’ of a community project around action on climate change in Stratford-upon-Avon this weekend. On Saturday (October 1st) visitors to Bell Court will be encouraged to sit and reflect and take part in mini activities inside the large wooden framed structure, all designed to help explore the themes […]
Triple challenge raises £4,200 for Warwickshire children’s charity
Intrepid team members from Birmingham building services provider J S Wright have raised more than £4,200 for their adopted Warwick-based charity, Molly Ollys after completing an epic challenge in the Lake District. Twenty-six staff and three suppliers tested their fitness, commitment and determination by taking part in the Lakes Triple Challenge in aid of the […]
Bonfire night fun returns to Warwick Racecourse
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Town Bonfire on Saturday November 5th at Warwick racecourse and organisers Warwick Lions and Warwick Rotary Club are hoping that this year’s event goes with a bang! Gates open at 5pm and a range of hot foods and refreshments will be available across the site with all […]
Charity bike ride raises £70K for a Warwick charity that helps children with life-threatening illnesses
“It was very emotional for Tim and I seeing the cyclists in their Molly Olly pink tops ride in together to the finishing point to huge applause and a great welcome from family and friends. Knowing why we were there and what everyone has achieved, the difference that it will make for the children we […]
Rotarians appeal for help at food packing event to Feed the Hungry
Rotarians in Coventry and Warwickshire are helping to lead the way in tackling world hunger with the return of their food packing initiative in partnership with Feed The Hungry. It will be all hands on deck when members of The Rotary Club of Warwick, Southam, Leamington, Kenilworth and Henley-in-Arden and Coventry Jubilee, Coventry Phoenix and […]