Author: mlacey

Wild Thyme & Honey is opening its doors this festive season with a special Christmas Showcase, inviting local businesses, party planners, and Cotswolds residents to discover how they can make winter celebrations truly unforgettable. ∙ CHRISTMAS AT WILD THYME & HONEY ∙ WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER ∙ Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary festive drink …

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2 September 2025 ∙ Today, we gathered once again for a memorable Huddle, this time at the stunning Blackwell Grange, one of the most exclusive wedding and event venues in the Cotswolds. We were delighted to welcome around 75 people representing an incredible variety of businesses. The sense of energy, collaboration, and genuine connection filled …

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Local foodie champion Bianca Rodrigues-Perry will be doing her bit to shine a spotlight on the south Warwickshire independent street food scene at two food festivals next month. Bianca, who fronts Bia’s Kitchen Show, will be showcasing local chefs and artisans when she hosts the Live Cookery Theatre, at Stratford Food Festival, on September 20th-21st. …

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A leading local lifestyle magazine has teamed up with a Warwickshire journalist to launch a new monthly column geared at supporting independent businesses in the area. Live 24-Seven Magazine is introducing Amanda Chalmers from the September issue, to explore some of the issues affecting small businesses as well as offering top PR tips. She joins …

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Introducing Cowork & Country: A new way to work, rooted in calm and surrounded by beauty. A new concept in coworking has officially arrived in Cheltenham. Cowork & Country is offering professionals a refined, hospitality-led alternative to noisy offices, crowded cafés, or working from home. ∙ PREMIUM WORKSPACES IN THE COTSWOLDS ∙ Cowork & Country …

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Hundreds of festival-goers enjoyed fun, food and a fireworks finale at a community music festival on Saturday. More than 600 people soaked up the sun and the sounds of local musicians for the second Stratfest, hosted by Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club. Huge success for Molly Ollys The event, which has been hailed a …

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5 August 2025 ∙ Today, the Cotswolds community came together again for a remarkable August Huddle at the newly renovated and rebranded HYLL, previously Charingworth Manor, in Chipping Campden. We were lucky with the weather and the sun shone brightly over the stunning hotel and the lovely garden, perfectly showcasing the stunning setting. We moved …

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∙ Home Settlement Service by Craig Fuller Property ∙ Moving to a new home can be a daunting process, filled with endless paperwork and time-consuming phone calls. A new service is now available to make this transition effortless, allowing individuals and families to focus on settling in rather than getting lost in administrative tasks. This …

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For boutique hotels and tearooms looking to distinguish their offerings, Grey’s Teas presents a selection of high-grade, distinctive loose leaf teas. Founded in 2000 by Richard Grey, a descendant of the very Earl Grey, this Cotswold company is dedicated to providing an exceptional tea experience for discerning palates. 100+ unique varieties Grey’s Teas specialises in …

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A proud PR boss stood alongside some of her own clients to receive a national award for inspirational entrepreneurs. Amanda Chalmers of Chalmers News PR, collected the ‘Excellence In Media’ Award at Ladies First Professional Development Network Business Awards, along with four of her own clients Lianne Kirkman, Elinor Perry, Bianca Rodrigues-Perry and Paola Spiga. …

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