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 […]
Alcester aristocrat will be mixing it up for festival crowds
ALCESTER’S very own aristocrat mixologist is set to cause a stir among visitors to next week’s Stratford Food Festival. Earl of Yarmouth, William Seymour, will be demonstrating his skills as well as showcasing his locally made award-winning liqueur during a series of live demonstrations throughout the event. Running between September 16th-18th, the festival will showcase […]
Menu of melodies set to ring out for Food Festival shoppers in Bell Court
IF music be the food of love then head over to Stratford’s Bell Court next month where there’s a feast of musicians ready to entertain festival shoppers. Music from a variety of bands and vocalists will set the tone for this year’s annual Food Festival, which showcases local artisan food and drink producers in the […]
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 […]
Family-owned cidery owners celebrate latest awards haul
Success is bringing plenty of cheer to the owners of a Warwickshire craft cider business who are celebrating a haul of new national awards. Napton Cidery has scooped Great Taste Awards for three of its recipes, No. 4, No.5 and Lost Apple Cider. No.5 and No. 3 have also earned coveted International Cider Challenge Silver […]
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 […]