Author: mlacey

Some networking events leave you with a handful of business cards. Others leave you with ideas. Fat Squirrel Outdoor‘s Campfire & Conversations left me with something much more valuable… a genuine sense of calm, connection, and renewed energy. I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. ∙ OUT OF THE OFFICE, INTO NATURE ∙ We gathered …

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The best business photography does far more than showcase a beautiful room or a perfectly plated dish. It tells the story of a place. It captures the atmosphere, the personality, and the values behind a business. Few photographers understand this better than Kirstie Young, whose calm, thoughtful approach has made her one of the Cotswolds’ …

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7 July 2026 ∙ Today’s Cotswolds Huddle took us to one of the Cotswolds’ most celebrated hospitality destinations, The Fish on the beautiful Farncombe Estate. Blessed with glorious sunshine, spectacular woodland views, and exceptional hospitality, it was a Huddle that perfectly captured everything we love about bringing people together. The Fish is one of three …

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For many businesses, Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year. Creating a festive atmosphere for customers, guests, and staff is important, but finding the time to source decorations, install displays, and pack everything away again can quickly become a challenge. That’s where Light Up Christmas Events comes in. Founded by Kate and …

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One of the things we love most about the Cotswolds Weddings Roundtable is that every gathering is unique. Different venues, different conversations, different faces around the table, yet always the same sense of warmth, support, and community that has become the foundation of our growing wedding industry network. Since launching the Roundtable in April 2024, …

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Networking, but not as you know it ∙ For many business owners and professionals, traditional networking events can sometimes feel a little predictable. Name badges, quick introductions, and crowded rooms certainly have their place, but a new event at Stratford Park Hotel is offering something refreshingly different. Taking place on Tuesday 9th June, The Business …

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June 2026 ∙ This month’s Cotswolds Huddle brought our community together in one of the most peaceful and inspiring settings we’ve ever Huddled in. Heath Farm, tucked away just outside Chipping Norton, was the perfect backdrop for a Huddle full of conversations, connections and discovering a truly special business built around sustainability, nature and slowing …

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For dogs left alone for 6 hours or more each day, a quick pop-in visit or a 45-minute walk (or worst a 15 minute potty break for puppies) simply cannot meet their full emotional, mental and social needs. Dogs are highly social, intelligent animals that thrive on companionship, structure, enrichment and consistent interaction. Long periods …

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The Doggy Playschool Company is raising the standard of dog care in the Cotswolds For many dog owners, finding the right care for their dogs is about far more than convenience. It is about trust, reassurance and knowing that a much-loved member of the family is genuinely being understood and cared for. That belief sits …

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