The unpredictable weather throughout August did not prevent hoteliers in Bristol from enjoying a strong summer and being cautiously optimistic about the future.
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PR agency RAW continues to flourish with new business wins
The leading food, drink and lifestyle PR agency, RAW PR has announced a number of impressive, high profile new business accounts, reaffirming their position as a go-to agency for brands seeking innovative and results-driven PR solutions.
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The Greenbank Hotel names Matt Garland as hotel manager
The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth, Cornwall has promoted Matt Garland to Hotel Manager.
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High Grange Devon and Kamado Joe join forces to elevate the art of BBQ
Two of the hottest barbecue names have come together in an exciting partnership.
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Quicke’s wins People’s Choice Award at the Great British & Irish Cheddar Challenge
Devon-based cheesemaker, Quicke’s has landed the People’s Choice Award at the first ever Great British & Irish Cheddar Challenge, with its Extra Mature Clothbound Cheddar receiving the most votes during a live public poll.
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Controversial flavour extraction concept set to stir up drinks industry
A brand-new patented process, which removes the water and alcohol from any drink – creating a unique flavour extract, promises to completely redefine the way we make and transport drinks, around the globe.
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Healeys celebrate major expansion with royal visit
On Friday 15th September, The Duke of Edinburgh visited award-winning Cornish Cyder producer and visitor attraction, Healeys.
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Waste not, want not: Convert apples into cider instantly with the return of popular exchange scheme.
Fowey Valley Cidery in Lostwithiel has reinstated its popular apple swapping scheme for the 2023 harvest, inviting local people to add their excess apples to this years’ pressing in exchange for award-winning apple juice or cider.
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Bumper harvest expected as Thatchers apples experience the perfect combination of sun and rain
For the next few months the Thatchers’ orchard team will be hard at work bringing in the apples for pressing into its beautiful ciders here at Myrtle Farm.
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The Great Bath Feast in association with The Bertinet Kitchen returns 22nd – 24th September
This gastronomic Harvest themed Festival celebrates the best food and drink in the South West, as well as taste-sensations from further afield, appealing to culinary connoisseurs everywhere.
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South West 660 drives funds for Hospitality Action – raising £3,000
In its continued support of the hospitality sector, South West 660, a new iconic road-trip experience across Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, has raised £3,000 for its chosen charity partner, Hospitality Action, in its first year.
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The Burnt Chef Project launches accredited suicide prevention training programme
Globally recognised not-for-profit, The Burnt Chef Project, has announced the launch of two accredited suicide prevention training programmes, in association with Suicide First Aid and MHFA England.
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St Austell Brewery acquires the Bath Pub Company
St Austell Brewery has acquired The Bath Pub Company, further growing and strengthening its 184-strong West Country pub estate.
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Bath & West Food & Drink Festival set to launch in 2024
Promising talks, tastings and family fun, with a big helping of cheese along the way, the Royal Bath & West Society has announced the arrival of its new Food & Drink Festival for 2024.
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A record 9.7 million Brits are planning a holiday at home this August Bank Holiday, bringing a £2.7 billion economic boost
VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey, published today, shows that 9.7 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Bank Holiday weekend
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David Kelly announced as Chair of Liberation Group
Liberation Group is delighted to announce the appointment of David Kelly as its new Chair with immediate effect.
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