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Harry’s Cider to launch Pink Rhubarb fruit cider during Southwest Cider Week

Somerset craft cider producer Harry’s Cider Company will be launching a new Pink Rhubarb cider at an open day on 17 April as part of the Southwest Cider Week celebrations.

Shops and outdoor dining prepare to re-open at Wapping Wharf, Bristol’s harbourside community

Many shops, restaurants and cafes are preparing to re-open from Monday April 12th onwards at Wapping Wharf.

Bath businesses collaborate to celebrate the reopening of the hospitality industry

Electric Bear Brewery based on Brassmill Lane in Bath has partnered with café and coffee roaster, Mokoko Café on Dorchester Street to develop a craft beer.

New ibis hotel opens in Bridgewater

Leading hospitality group Accor has opened a new ibis hotel in Bridgwater in the South West of England.

Thatchers kicks off a new 2021 campaign with British Cider Time

Thatchers Cider has unveiled a new marketing campaign for 2021, British Cider Time, that will kick off as the British public has its eyes on warmer weather.

Finalists announced for South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2020/21

After the longest awards season ever 75 Finalists and 33 Commended have been named in this year’s regional Tourism Awards

Bristol hoteliers prepare to kick-start their businesses

Hoteliers in Bristol are preparing to recruit hundreds of people to help kick-start their businesses when coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Winners in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2020/2021 announced

For the first time since its launch five years ago the fifty five winners from across the county received their awards virtually.

Groundwork begins at Wyke Farms Bruton site

Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer and producer of renewable energy, officially start groundwork this week to re-build its Bruton-based dairy, doubling the company’s capacity.

Thatchers launches #thatcherspubheroes T-shirts in support of UK pubs and bars

Thatchers Cider has launched a new initiative to support the UK’s hospitality trade as pubs and bars prepare for re-opening

Thatchers saved 20 million plastic rings in just one year

By ditching plastic rings for its best-selling can packs for Thatchers Gold, Haze, Rosé and Cloudy Lemon ciders, family cider maker Thatchers saved 20 million plastic rings from being used in 2020 alone.

Wyke Farms record highest turnover in company history

The UK’s largest independent cheese producer and producer of renewable energy, has filed accounts for financial year ending March 2020 showing a turnover of £107 million; its highest turnover to date.

Food festival celebrates

eat:Portishead food & drink festival is celebrating being one of the finalists in the Tourism Event/Festival of the Year category at the 2020/21 Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.

The Great Bath Feast is Back!

Gracing the streets of Bath from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th September 2021, The Great Bath Feast will celebrate the best locally sourced food and drink.

Electric Bear Brewing crafts a 250% sales increase and scoops Feefo Gold Trusted Award

Electric Bear Brewing in Bath has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service after increasing online sales by 250% during the most challenging trading conditions.

Sri Lankan street food coming to Bath this spring

The Coconut Tree restaurant group has announced plans to open its seventh site serving Sri Lankan food in Bath after the lockdown.

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