Couple finally walk down aisle three years after winning ready-made wedding day
A STRATFORD couple who won their wedding day in a radio competition, finally got to walk down the aisle at the weekend – three years on! Laura Murphy and Adam Cherrington were over the moon when, in summer 2019, they were chosen in a public vote as the most worthy recipients of the prize package […]
Pitch perfect! Rugby Distillery bottles the flavour of the game thanks to turf from the home of rugby
A Rugby distillery has literally bottled the flavour of the game thanks to a new ingredient from one of the most famous pitches in the world. Family-run business Rugby Distillery is adding botanicals extracted from grass from ‘The Close’ – the famous pitch at Rugby School where William Webb Ellis picked up a football and […]
Competition hots up as fine dining chefs take part in Foodie Awards cook-off
The heat was on for three local chefs who competed in a Cook Off this week for the Coventry & Warwickshire Foodie Awards. Tobias Reutt, of Earlsdon Supper Club, Colm Jones of The Green Dragon and Sam Barnett of The Loft, all in Coventry, had one hour to prepare a dish of their choice in […]
Former Warwick man passes through home town as part of ultra challenge
A FORMER Warwick man is really stepping up for a local charity when he takes on one of the country’s toughest races – from Birmingham to London. Hamish Hanson is among around 100 ultra endurance runners in the 145-mile Grand Union Canal Race starting on Friday (June 3rd). The towpath route, which starts at Birmingham’s […]
Couple pledge to make CPR training an annual event after near-death drama during fire at their home
A south Warwickshire coupled who became campaigners for CPR following a major fire at their home, have hailed their community first aid training day a huge success. In January Steve Taylor, 64, collapsed while trying to contain a blaze at Winchcombe Farm, a holiday retreat he runs with his wife Jo Carroll in Upper Tysoe. […]
Finalists unveiled for second Coventry & Warwickshire Foodie Awards
THE finalists in the second Coventry and Warwickshire Foodie Awards have been unveiled. The Foodie Awards 2022, in partnership with Visit Coventry and Visit Warwickshire, is a celebration of the best of the region’s food and drink scene. More than 50 food and drink businesses across the region will now come under the scrutiny of […]
Friends climb back in the pedalo for canal fundraiser for Molly Ollys
PEDAL power will once again be driving two Warwickshire fundraisers who are preparing to travel ten miles along The Grand Union Canal – in a pedalo! Friends Alex Pearson from Stratford and Emma Brayne from Warwick are preparing to navigate tunnels and locks as part of their intrepid challenge, in aid of local children’s charity […]
Rotary Club invites applications for humanitarian travel scholarship
AS part of its centenary celebrations this year, The Rotary Club of Rugby is offering residents the opportunity to apply for a travel scholarship worth up to £2,500. The lucky recipient will be given the chance to embark on an international project that will also benefit their career path and in the areas of: Peacebuilding […]
Bell Court helps ring in Stratford’s royal celebrations
ROYAL Jubilee fever will be taking over Bell Court in Stratford when it plays host to live music and events throughout the extended bank holiday weekend. The leisure and retail space will showcase a range of live entertainment as well as family fun activities in collaboration with Orchestra of The Swan and Escape Arts. It […]
The Castle hosts first Gin Festival celebrating local distillers
LOCAL producers will be celebrated at the first Gin Festival hosted by The Castle at Edgehill in Oxfordshire, on July 2nd. The brand new event, which brings together gin brands from across the county, will include plenty of G&Ts to sample as well as live music and food in the gardens, which overlook the historic […]