Seven-year-old’s fundraiser in memory of his grandmas
A kind-hearted youngster from Upper Tysoe has turned a painful accident into a fundraising opportunity in memory of his two grandmothers who died this year. Seven-year-old Bob Carroll has already raised more than £130 for Shipston Home Nursing by charging his friends and family to sign his plaster cast after breaking his ankle whilst trampolining. […]
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! […]
Cheers to spooky St Maur cocktails!
To mark Halloween week, the Warwickshire producers of St Maur elderflower liqueur have created these fun cocktails to try at home. Perfect for those spooky party plans for the weekend. . . The Vampire Cocktail Recipe The Vampire Cocktail from St Maur is a new classic to enjoy as the sun set. Our fun inspiration for this […]
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 […]
Triple award success for Leamington family balance bike business
An enterprising husband and wife from Leamington who both walked away from their successful careers to set up a balance bike business, are celebrating their latest triple national awards success. Kidvelo Bikes, run by Karen and Gary Wood has been named the winner at the 2022 British Business Awards in the Start-Up Category as well […]
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 […]