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Packed programme of live comedy and music on new Café Bar menu

A packed programme of live entertainment has been unveiled at a popular new food and drink venue which opened its doors in Leamington in March. Those with an appetite for comedy and music will welcome the news that both are now a firm fixture on the menu at 44 Café Bar & Bistro, in Clarendon […]

Celebrity names support charity’s second gala dinner in memory of late son

A Coventry mum is hoping to top previous fundraising at the second Gala Dinner she has organised in memory of her late son. Sharon Luca-Chatha established The Luca Foundation after her son, Luca, was stillborn at almost full term in June 2012. Since then the charity has raised thousands to fund the purchase and repair […]

Hatton Estate launched as part of post-lockdown comeback for corporates

A local landowner has launched a new team building business which he says will be a much needed ‘shot in the arm’ for local corporate growth post-lockdown. The 700-acre Hatton Estate, which has been in the Arkwright family since the early 19th century, now hosts exclusive indoor and outdoor hospitality and events from four to […]

New million pound chapter for Warwickshire hotel

The new owners behind troubled Wroxall Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire have pledged to ‘rebuild trust in the community’ as they announce huge plans for the site. The Warwick venue, which reopened its doors last autumn, has unveiled a million-pound refurbishment and expansion under its new ownership of ONS International Ltd T/A. It marks a bright […]

Children support children with Night At The Museum fundraiser

A sleepover with a difference in Warwick will raise funds for a local children’s charity next month when youngsters reenact the movie A Night At The Museum. Members and leaders of the 10th Leamington St Marks Rainbows will be camping out in Warwick’s Market Hall Museum in aid of Molly Ollys which supports children with life-limiting […]

Join Founder along 32km Foodbank circuit fundraiser

The Founder of Coventry Foodbank is taking literal steps to raise awareness and funds as demand on the facility continues to grow. Canon Gavin Kibble MBE is inviting members of the public to join him as he walks the 32km, stopping at all of the city’s 14 foodbank centres on May 29th. It is expected […]

Handcrafted south Warwickshire drink features on ITV show celebrating the Coronation

St Maur, Love Yoiur Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, Coronation

Celebrities and drinks experts will be toasting the Coronation with an award-winning drink handcrafted in Alcester on ITV this weekend. St Maur elderflower liqueur will be among those receiving the taste test from drinks expert Andy Clarke in Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh when it airs at on Saturday. (May 6th) Titchmarsh will be joined by […]

Appeal for support to help launch new bereavement cafés

A woman whose own experience with grief inspired her to launch bereavement cafés, is now appealing for volunteers to help open one in Stratford and Nuneaton. Tracey McAtamney who runs the Surviving Bereavement Foundation, needs help to keep pace with the demand for her monthly cafés which were first established in 2019. The popular two-hour […]

Winchcombe Farm Team going to extra mile to raise funds for Shipston Home Nursing

A team of six staff from Winchcombe Farm in Upper Tysoe are putting their best feet forward next month to raise more funds for a cause close to their hearts. Winchcombe’s co-owner Jo Carroll and her sister Heidi, are being joined by the holiday retreat’s housekeeping and maintenance staff for the 5 and 10k run/walk […]