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 […]
The George at Kilsby hosts launch event for dignitaries, business owners and foodies
Revamped village pub The George at Kilsby hosted guests including local business leaders, Rugby’s Mayor and Michelin-starred restaurateur Andreas Antona for a glitzy launch event last week. The event also marked the launch of a new Indian supper club at the pub, which reopened its doors at the beginning of August and has already become […]
Warwickshire woman tackles London marathon for charity close to heart
A Warwickshire woman has raised over £1,000 for a charity close to her heart after completing her ‘bucket list’ challenge of running the London marathon. Stacy Ullah, who lives in Wolston and works in Leamington Spa, tackled the iconic event on Sunday (October 2nd) to raise money for national charity Children with Cancer UK, which […]
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 […]
Libertine Burger kicks off 5th birthday celebrations at Leamington Food and Drink Festival
Popular burger business Libertine Burger is going back to its roots to mark its 5th birthday – dishing up burgers from its van at the Leamington Food and Drink Festival. The award-winning burger brand, which started serving burgers from a street food van in 2017, now has restaurants in Leamington and Rugby, delivers burger kits […]