7 great food photographs ∙ From the humble sandwich to the Michelin star dish

We eat with our eyes first. It’s a well-worn cliché, but it’s never been truer, especially in today’s visually-driven world. Whether you’re running a bustling sandwich shop, a charming cafe, or a Michelin-starred restaurant, the quality of your food photography can make or break your business. In this article, we’ll explore seven examples of compelling …

Create the Life You Want ∙ The Adventurer Experience in the Cotswolds

Anthony Astbury of The Whole Man Academy has spent years guiding men in taking control of their lives, helping them cut through the noise, clarify their desires, and reclaim their agency. Now, he’s offering a unique opportunity to do the same: The Adventurer Experience. This raw, stripped-back weekend retreat, set against the rugged beauty of …

The first Cotswolds Huddle of 2025 at Buckland Manor

The first Cotswolds Huddle of the year at Buckland Manor The Cotswolds Huddle made a super return after Christmas and New Year today at the always wonderful Buckland Manor in Broadway. 50ish attendees, representing a diverse range of sectors including artisans, professional services, and hospitality, gathered for a couple of hours of lively conversation and …

How to set up your own networking group ∙ Create a community full of your kind of people

Are you still paying to network and following someone else’s format? Here’s how to start your own networking group Do you know, that you can have exactly the kind of networking that works for you and your business, and you can have it without following someone else’s scheme and without it costing a penny? Lots …

10 years on, we Huddled at Lords of the Manor and it was FAB∙U∙LOUS

On 5 November 2024, the Cotswolds Huddle returned to the stunning setting of Lords of the Manor in Upper Slaughter. 10 years had passed since we last Huddled there back in October 2014 and while much has happened in the last decade, the hotel’s elegant ambience and beauty remained unchanged and, as it did then, …

Thriving Cake Business for sale ∙ An exciting opportunity

A unique opportunity has arisen to acquire a well-established cake business with a strong reputation in the Cotswolds. This business has been delighting customers for over 15 years with its exquisite cakes, catering to weddings, events, and special occasions. The opportunity would be an ideal for investors or baking professionals looking for a profitable venture …

The Slaughters Manor House ∙ We Huddled & Brunched, and it was fabulous

The Cotswolds Huddle at The Slaughters Manor House in Lower Slaughter was a resounding success. Despite challenging weather conditions and an unhelpful roadworks diversion, over 100 businesses and individuals from across the Cotswolds gathered to connect, collaborate, and enjoy the friendly party vibe that our Huddles have become known for. The Slaughters Manor House showed …