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New businesses set to add to Bell Court’s customer offering

Two new tenants have been announced for Bell Court for the spring and summer. For foodies, Beleza Rodizio will be bringing a Brazilian flavour to Stratford in its ‘all you can eat’ steakhouse menu that promises a ‘festival for the senses.’ Portuguese for ‘beauty,’ the name Beleza captures the essence of the rodizio-style steakhouse that […]

Review: Minority Report

Having seen the film of Minority Report many years ago, I recall being both impressed and bemused by the convoluted storyline that unfolded. How then, was it going to translate to live theatre, I wondered. But this innovative, brand-new stage production, based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, and adapted for stage by […]

Coventry charity presents £2k CuddleCot to new baby loss centre

A charity established by a Coventry woman following her own experience of stillbirth, has donated a £2k CuddleCot to a new baby loss centre in Birmingham. The special refrigerated cot has been presented to Woodland House at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, by The Luca Foundation. The CuddleCots are designed to act like a refrigerator to keep […]

New Food and Drink Tasting Experience offers ‘full flavour’ of brand new festival

Visitors to a new free community festival in Stratford can now enhance their experience with some first-class foodie fun, thanks to Cocktail Tours, based in Warwick. The ‘Food and Drink Tasting Experience’ offers people the chance to get a fuller flavour of what’s on offer at the new Pursuits Festival, on May 11-12th. Those wishing […]

Bunny Hop fundraiser for Molly Ollys

When it comes to fundraising, a team of fundraising colleagues are ready to jump to it for a Warwick charity. Staff at Gallagher in Brierley Hill are taking part in an Easter Bunny Hop on March 28th, in aid of children’s charity Molly Ollys. Two groups from the insurance and risk management company will each […]

First glimpse at new look for well-known venue as it closes its doors to the public

A new chapter is being marked in the 200-year-old history of a popular Leamington watering hole, as work gets under way on its major transformation into a new-look Italian restaurant. The first glimpse of the new design for Tavola has been unveiled – inspired by Italian surrealist painters of the 1920’s – as the doors […]

Immerse yourself in a land of dinosaurs, dragons and unicorns

Step into the enchanting realm of WonderWorld, an extraordinary event unfolding in the heart of Magic Alley, in Bell Court, Stratford upon Avon. This unique puzzle-based adventure is perfectly tailored for children and adults alike, promising an unforgettable journey through a fantasy world where imagination knows no bounds. The event is similar to an escape […]

Community event promotes healthy messages around food

Lessons around affordable, healthy and sustainable food were at the centre of a community event in Leamington on Saturday (March 2nd), hosted by The Lillington Community Pantry. Scores of people attended The Kind Communities – Kind Food programme, organised in collaboration with Warwickshire County Council. The interactive day was supported by more than 15 organisations […]

Review: Wicked, Birmingham Hippodrome

Wicked is based on a novel by Gregory Maguire which regales the incredible untold story of The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the witches: Glinda, the Witch of the North, and Elphaba, The Wicked Witch of the West. Winner of more than 100 global awards, Wicked has already been seen by 65 million people worldwide and […]

New Rotary exhibition puts us in the picture over Climate Change

The artistic efforts of ‘creative campaigners’ from schools and community groups across Coventry have resulted in the latest Rotary project about the importance of the environment. The Climate Change and Oceans Project Exhibition, which opened last week, is on the theme of pollution in our oceans and includes artwork by pupils from 12 primary schools […]