A collective of leading southwest vineyards joined forces, pledging even greater collaboration to further bolster the region’s impressive reputation for wine production and tourism.
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Kick of the festive season at the Cricklade Hotel & Spa Christmas Fair
The Cricklade Hotel & Spa is set to sparkle this weekend as it hosts its first ever Christmas Fair — a brand new festive event taking place on Sunday 16th November 2025
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Five-Star fixer: Fred Sirieix’s call to South West hospitality.
Fred Sirieix is launching a brand-new four-part Channel 4 mission, Fred’s Hotel Fixers, and he’s asking any struggling hospitality businesses in the South West to step forward.
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Celebrating 33 years of excellence: The Trencherman’s Guide crowns 28 new restaurants in the South West
The stars of South West hospitality aligned in Cornwall for the high-profile launch of the 33rd edition of the Trencherman’s Guide.
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Curry Week celebrated with a retro twist at Cotswold favourite
Visitors to Sasa’s Indian Kitchen and Bar between 6th and 12th October might feel as though they’ve stepped straight back into 1982 — and that’s exactly the idea.
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Georgia McAdam of Cricklade Hotel & Spa shortlisted in Boutique Hotelier Awards 2025
Cricklade Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce Georgia McAdam, Sales Meeting and Events Manager, has been shortlisted for the Rising Star award in the Boutique Hotelier Awards 2025.
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Five reasons to enter the Taste of the West Awards
The Taste of the West Awards programme has been promoting and supporting the South West food and drink industry for over 30 years. There’s still time to enter for 2025 – don’t miss out on your chance to be part of it.
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Taste of the West reveals latest winners
Taste of the West has announced the results of Phase Three of this year’s Taste of the West Product Awards.
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Taste of the West expands to support the Channel Islands
Taste of the West is proud to support, inspire and celebrate the South West’s incredible food and drink sector — and now they’re extending that support to include the Channel Islands.
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Cricklade Hotel & Spa opens first 18-hole disc golf course in North Wiltshire!
Following the phenomenal success of its 9-hole disc golf course, Cricklade Hotel & Spa has further developed its disc golf experience to now accommodate 18 par-fect holes – making it the first of its kind in North Wiltshire!
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Historic brewery unveils distinctive new plaques across pub estate
Family brewer Arkell’s, Swindon’s longest running business, is unveiling a brand-new plaque design across its pub estate.
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Cheers to 25 years! Arkell’s celebrates John Honeyman’s milestone at the Swiss Chalet
Arkell’s Brewery is raising a glass to one of its most dedicated and much-loved licensees, John Honeyman, who this week celebrates 25 years at the helm of The Swiss Chalet pub in Swindon.
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British Summertime Tipple – The West Country’s answer to Pimms
Ten Hides, a small artisan distillery on the banks of the River Avon, has launched a unique British Summertime Tipple.
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Taste of the West: A new chapter begins
We’re excited to share that the organisation that was Taste of the West has now been re-established as a Community Interest Company (CIC).
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Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025
Renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL has launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition – a highlight of the region’s culinary calendar.
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A new future dawns for Taste of the West
The Consortium Of People Who Care has successfully purchased the IP of Taste of the West.
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