The Esther Project Shop & Hub ∙ Women’s support project new initiative where it all began

Group supporting vulnerable women opens new shop and community hub A Leamington group that works to support vulnerable women in the community this week celebrated the opening of their new shop and hub – back at the place where the project was first conceived nine years ago. At an event on 9 December volunteers and …

The Cotswolds Huddle, festified ∙ Christmas at The Wood Norton

2 December 2025 ∙ Today’s Cotswolds Huddle brought us to the magnificent Wood Norton in Evesham — a venue that never fails to impress and one that felt especially magical as host to our much-loved Christmas Huddle. December’s Huddle is always one of the most eagerly anticipated of the year, and this morning’s event was …

Gobsmacked! ∙ Ordinary people with extraordinary stories

“The van lets me take real, human conversations on the road and show when stories are captured where life actually happens.” – Catherine Williamson A world of adventures awaits for a ‘driven’ Leamington entrepreneur who is taking her hit podcast on the road – the first destination leading her back to where it all began. …

Final chance to experience Cowork & Country on a Cheltenham Taster Day

Your last opportunity this year to immerse yourself in the full Cowork & Country working experience before the move to short venue tours. Cowork & Country has introduced a new way of working across Cheltenham bringing together calm, design-led hotel spaces, thoughtful hospitality, and a working rhythm that feels both productive and restorative. On Wednesday …

Audiologist’s Open Day gives clear message of support to Hearing Dogs ∙ The Audiology Expert

“Suddenly I could hear the birds and that made me cry because I’d not heard one before. It is the most beautiful sound.” – Jane Harrison, Hearing Dogs For The Deaf When a hearing specialist opened her doors to the public for a special Open Day – her message was loud and clear… Brazilian entrepreneur …

Celebrating the 100th Cotswolds Huddle at Dormy House

4 November 2025 ∙ Perched high above Broadway with its picture-perfect Cotswold views, Dormy House is synonymous with effortless luxury and warm hospitality. Today, the fabulous team welcomed 120 Huddlers from across the Cotswolds’ thriving business community, hosting us with signature grace and generosity. We were welcomed warmly and were delighted to see a full …

Cannins ∙ Giving back, one road sign at a time

This November, premier exterior cleaning company Cannins, is extending its care beyond gutters and rooftops to the very heart of the communities it serves. Known for its attention to detail and commitment to excellence, the Cotswold-based property maintenance company is launching a new local initiative — one that quite literally helps brighten up the streets. …

Amanda in the running for Small Business Awards gong

A local journalist of three decades is celebrating being named a finalist in this year’s Small Business Awards. Amanda Chalmers is among those vying for the Business From Home category and the news marks the seventh anniversary of the launch of her PR agency, Chalmers News PR, which already has three national awards to its …