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Warrens Bakery launches charity Christmas campaign ‘Naughty or Nice’

Warrens Bakery, the oldest Cornish Pasty maker in the world, has today announced their very special charity Christmas campaign, ‘Naughty or Nice’.

Introducing: Festive Nights at Watergate Bay

Watergate Bay Hotel has announced a host of winter events this December to spark that Christmas feeling.

The flight before Christmas: Hot air balloon delivers festive tree to Cornish hotel

A luxury hotel in Cornwall has taken a very special delivery in time for the Christmas season.

Cornish farmers market releases anniversary recipe book in time for Christmas

Truro Farmers Market celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024, and has announced the release of a very special recipe book to celebrate the milestone.

Local breast cancer unit benefits from pub’s fundraising efforts

North coast pub, The Driftwood Spars in St Agnes, has donated a year’s worth of cash raised at charity events and through a percentage of beer sales to The Mermaid Centre Fund, part of Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske.

First newbie cooks ‘graduate’ from Westbank’s recently launched Community Cookery School

Westbank Community Health and Care is celebrating the first cohort of newbie cooks to have completed Foundation Courses in basic kitchen skills at the charity’s recently opened Community Cookery School.

6 O’clock Gin launches The Distillers Archive Series: introducing first, Spiced Orange and Cranberry Gin

6 O’clock Gin, a renowned distillery known for its commitment to traditional production methods and exceptional craft, is thrilled to announce the launch of The Distillers Archive Series.

Bays Brewery spreads some festive cheer with its latest charity brew

The team at Bays Brewery in Paignton are kickstarting the season of goodwill in big-hearted style with its latest charity brew Jingle Ale, raising funds for Torbay Holiday Helpers Network.

Sharpham Dairy’s happy accident cheese is crowned Champion

A velvety cheese created by mistake has been crowned the South West’s best cheese.

Warrens Bakery launches the first pasty digital rewards app

Passionate about offering something for everyone, Warrens Bakery, the oldest Cornish pasty maker in the world, has just launched a new digital rewards app.

South West food & drink champions announced at the Taste of the West awards ceremony 2023

The overall champion winners of this year’s Taste of the West Awards were announced this week at a prestigious ceremony held at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Amy Vann from Wavi Coffee is finalist at Devon Women in Business Awards 2023

21-year-old Amy Vann, is making waves with her start-up, Wavi Coffee.

Talented South West chefs recognised in prestigious competition

The finals of the South West Chef of the Year competition, which was co-founded by renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL, took place this week, with the winners announced at an awards ceremony at Exeter Golf and Country Club.

Flapjackery’s flapjack eating devotees raise nearly £2500 for charity

Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2500 for charity.

Love Hospitality – The Burnt Chef Project launches 2024 gala dinner

Following the hugely successful inaugural gala dinner in November 2022, The Burnt Chef Project has announced its second headline event, aptly titled Love Hospitality, taking place on Monday 25th March 2024 at London ExCel.

Top marks for Rattler Zero

Rattler Zero has been recognised as the world’s best low alcohol cider as it was awarded Gold in this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition.

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