Award-winning local PR and journalist Amanda Chalmers is teaming up with one of her longstanding clients to host the first in a series of brand new workshops to support small and independent businesses. PR & Pies, hosted by The Fleur de Lys pub in Lowsonford, is offering the exclusive two-hour workshop with Chalmers News PR, …
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If you would like to know how to work with the media to make your business seen, Marie Carter and Jenny Holliday have come together to show you how to turn your stories into standout press coverage with a webinar on 10 June. So, if you’re looking to better understand how to work with the …
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May 2026 ∙ This month’s Cotswolds Huddle brought around 55 of our friendly and supportive community together at the ever-stunning Wild Thyme & Honey, and what a setting it proved to be. This beautiful boutique Cotswold retreat just outside Cirencester delivered exactly what the Huddle is all about: A warm welcome, fantastic hospitality, and a …
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An award-winning Warwickshire journalist turned PR is putting a fresh ‘spin’ on her interview skills after teaming up with a new community radio station. Columnist Amanda Chalmers, of Chalmers News PR based in Warwick, is launching her own live talk show for Vibe25 Radio akin to Radio 4’s long-running Desert Island Discs. The station, which …
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In today’s fast-moving business landscape, visibility, clarity and connection have never been more important. At the centre of this sits strong, strategic communication, and that is exactly what Marie Carter delivers through Queen Bee Communications, a PR and events management business built on experience, insight and a genuine understanding of how to make brands stand …
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For businesses, self-employed professionals, workshop leaders, and community groups across Chipping Norton and the wider Cotswolds, finding the right space to host events, classes or gatherings can often be a challenge. Heath Farm offers a refreshing alternative. Set within beautiful countryside, The Glade provides a flexible, nature-led setting that can be hired by the hour, …
Across the Cotswolds and surrounding counties, small independent businesses are the backbone of local communities. From artisans and makers to cafés, shops and service providers, they bring character, creativity and individuality to towns and villages, shaping the very identity of the places people love to visit and call home. Yet behind every beautifully curated stall, …
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In a world where content is consumed instantly and attention spans are shorter than ever, the way businesses present themselves online has never been more important. This is where Love Content Creation steps in, offering a fresh, modern approach to capturing and sharing brand stories in a way that feels natural, engaging and ready for …
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April 2026 ∙ In business, there is often an assumption that success is built through competition. The idea that to get ahead, you must protect your ideas, guard your knowledge, and stay one step ahead of others in your field. Yet, increasingly, there is a different and far more powerful approach emerging, one rooted in …
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April 2026 ∙ After months of grey skies, drizzle, and seemingly endless winter, April’s Cotswolds Huddle arrived with something rather special… sunshine. Not just a fleeting moment of it either, but the first truly warm and bright day of the year, setting the perfect scene for a Huddle that felt like a real turning point. …
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