Author: mlacey

After months of grey skies and rain-soaked days, the March Cotswolds Huddle at Stratton House in Cirencester felt like the true arrival of spring. The beautiful country house and its grounds provided a glowing, uplifting backdrop as 85ish Huddlers gathered for a morning of connection, conversation and community. A real lift for everyone After the …

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This month’s Cotswolds Huddle saw us return to the wonderful Burleigh Court – and as always, it didn’t disappoint. Firstly, an enormous Thank You to Corinna and her fabulous team at Burleigh Court for hosting us and making us feel so welcome once more. The last time we gathered here was back in April 2025, …

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For many small business owners, talking openly about politics can feel risky. There’s often a fear of “putting people off,” creating division, or losing customers who may not agree. As a result, many choose to stay neutral and keep their views private. But increasingly, being honest about your values and political beliefs can be a …

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Plucky female fundraisers across the region are stepping out of their comfort zones and onto a ‘dating scene’ with a difference! More than 30 women, aged between 18 and 80 will stand in front of the camera striking a series of cheeky poses for a ‘sassy and sophisticated’ charity calendar – in aid of a …

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Supporters of a fundraising Gala Dinner have the chance to win a bespoke diamond ring worth £4,750 thanks to a local jeweller. Camilla Jones in Alcester has crafted the one-of-a-kind ring to be raffled off in aid of The Esther Project’s Touch of Pink Gala, which takes place on February 7th. But you don’t have …

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A local journalist of three decades is flying the flag for home-based businesses after celebrating being named a winner in this year’s Small Business Awards UK. Amanda Chalmers was listed eighth from hundreds of small businesses across the country in the ‘Best Business From Home’ category at the glittering ceremony at Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms on …

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Burford-based agency becomes the Cotswolds’ first letting agent to achieve B Corp certification, joining a global movement using business as a force for good. The Cotswold Letting Agency has announced its certification as a B Corporation® (B Corp™), becoming the first letting agency in the Cotswolds to achieve the internationally recognised standard and joining a …

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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 …

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