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Thatchers unveils its biggest events calendar to date

Thatchers Cider is embarking on its biggest calendar of events and festivals to date, as part of a marketing campaign that will see the Somerset cider maker introduce new consumers to its brands through sampling, activation and above-the-line activities.

The Gaff restaurant opens in Bath, making food memories on small plates

A place of elevated home comforts and social dining, The Gaff has opened its doors on Milsom Place in Bath.

Rich’s Cider launches new Low Alcohol cider for the summer!

Established family Somerset Cider maker, Rich’s Cider is to launch a new low alcohol cider in time for the summer season.

Celebrate World Rum Day with Chef Collin Brown and Beckford’s Maroon Overproof Rum on Channel 4

World Rum Day is coming up on Saturday 8th July 2023 and there is no better way to celebrate than with Beckfords Rum, one of the fastest growing rum brands in the UK.

New commercial for Thatchers Cider features animation from Academy Award® winning Aardman

Thatchers Cider unveiled a new TV commercial on Thursday 25th May, which sees the Somerset cider maker collaborate with multi-Academy Award® winning studio Aardman.

Hullabaloos Drinks: bringing Somerset to the world

Hullabaloos Drinks, a Somerset-based company, has recently returned from a successful trade mission in Qatar.

Making waves in Bristol: Noah’s Fish & Chips and Seafood Kitchen opened in popular riverside setting

Dan and Joie Rosser are delighted to announce Noah’s fish & chips and seafood kitchen opened in Bristol on the 4th of May.

Four South West bakeries named in a list of Britain’s best

Bakeries in the South West were well represented on a list celebrating some of the best bread in the UK

Visit West and b2me launch Travel Trade Ready

Visit West is working with b2me Tourism Marketing to launch a platform for local tourism businesses to learn about and connect with the travel trade.

City centre hotel celebrates 50th anniversary

A city centre hotel in Bristol – described as a “beacon of hospitality and hope” by its general manager – has celebrated serving the city – and many of its visitors – for 50 years.

Shop Cotswolds tempting in local producers

Shop Cotswolds, the latest online shopping hub, has gone live. The new venture is tempting in local food and drink producers in the Cotswolds region with an introductory offer for free annual membership if they sign up this month.

Butcombe Brewing Co announced as sole beer supplier at Shindig Festival

A further headline act has been revealed for this year’s Shindig Festival. Alongside Sister Sledge, satirist Jonathan Pie and hundreds of other acts, Butcombe Brewing Co has been named as the sole beer supplier for the four-day event.

Godminster Cheddar reimagined to celebrate the spirit of Somerset

Introducing mythical creatures from the rolling hills of Somerset including the Bruton Beauty and Howling Hound, organic cheddar producer Godminster has revealed its new-look waxed cheeses.

Bath-based Canned Wine Co. acquires Copper Crew

Leading premium wine-in-can brand, Bath-based Canned Wine Co., has acquired competing brand The Copper Crew this April.

South West Tourism Awards open for entry

The 2023/24 Tourism Awards are now open and tourism and hospitality businesses from the South West are invited to enter.

St Austell enters joint venture with ETM Group directors to debut new sports bar in Bath

The South West based brewer and pub operator St Austell has entered into a joint venture with the directors of ETM Group, who operate bars, pubs and restaurants in central London.

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