Local ladies among those celebrating business success
INSPIRATIONAL achievers from Warwickshire were among those celebrated at the fifth Ladies First Professional Development Network Business Awards. More than 300 people assembled at Coombe Abbey on Thursday (March 23rd) for the glittering awards ceremony, hosted by local musician and BBC radio presenter Sandra Godley. Winners included Emily Biddle who was awarded Business Woman of […]
Award-winning Warwick pub The Old Post Office heads for next chapter
A multi-award winning pub in Warwick is set for a new chapter as it changes ownership. Tom Douglas, pillar of the Warwick licensed trade and well-known character around the town is handing over the reins of the Old Post Office pub in West Street to the husband and wife partnership behind recently reopened pub The […]
Fashion show in aid of two local charities
Ladies networking group The Athena Network will be hosting a charity fashion show and shopping evening in the heart of Warwick on the evening of 20th April. With the help of two independent local businesses, the event aims to raise much-needed funds for two local charities run by Athena members, Hannah’s House, and The Luca […]
Foodbank appeals to public to give that bit egg-stra this Easter
Coventry Foodbank is appealing for urgent items as well as the usual chocolate eggs this Easter as they record the second ever busiest year for the service. Volunteers are calling for people to donate the most-needed items as well as the eggs to keep pace with escalating demand as the cost of living crisis continues […]
Best friend brewers open new café bar in Leamington
Two best friends with a shared passion for craft ale, have taken on their first bar in Leamington, building on the success of their micro-brewery business. Gavin Leach and Rob Singleton who own Windmill Hill Brewing Company, have opened the doors to 44 Café Bar and Bistro as part of the latest chapter of the […]
Sporting legend helps rack up more than £2,000 for local children’s charity
Six-times World Snooker champion Steve Davis helped pocket plenty of cash for local children’s charity Molly Ollys with two appearances in Warwick this week. An Evening With Steve Davis OBE, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, offered visitors the chance to enjoy an exclusive audience with the sporting legend at Warwick Spice in Smith Street. A […]
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 […]