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Loop South West
Nigel 'does a Nigella' and discovers a new passion
Apr 12

Apr 12 Nigel 'does a Nigella' and discovers a new passion

Loop South West
Business, Care, Health, News

At 67 years of age, Nigel Howe has discovered a previously unsuspected love of cooking thanks to the installation of a new cooker and hobs specifically for use by residents in a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset.

Bristol hospitality boss helps raise thousands for children’s hospice
Apr 11

Apr 11 Bristol hospitality boss helps raise thousands for children’s hospice

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Hospitality, News

A leading figure in Bristol’s hospitality industry has helped raise £12,000 for a children’s hospice – after confessing to being a workaholic.

West Wiltshire Crematorium holds forget-me-not walk in aid of children’s charity
Apr 11

Apr 11 West Wiltshire Crematorium holds forget-me-not walk in aid of children’s charity

Loop South West
Charity, Business, News

West Wiltshire Crematorium recently held a forget-me-not walk and coffee morning fundraiser in aid of Grief Encounter and the important work they do.

VIP treatment for couple celebrating 62 years of marriage
Apr 11

Apr 11 VIP treatment for couple celebrating 62 years of marriage

Loop South West
Care, Culture, Lifestyle, News

For retired jazz singer Geoff Brown live music was a must for the day he and wife Rita celebrated their 62nd anniversary, so the pair were delighted to relive memories of the first song they danced to at their wedding: You Make Me Feel So Young.

Tilney Smith & Williamson advises SafeLane on acquisition
Apr 10

Apr 10 Tilney Smith & Williamson advises SafeLane on acquisition

Loop South West
Business, News, Finance, Professional Services

A Bristol-based team at Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group, which is re-branding to Evelyn Partners in the summer, has advised SafeLane Global on its acquisition of Raeburn Group’s drilling and site investigation business.

Rugby's Damian Hopley and Christian Day on changing the game
Apr 5

Apr 5 Rugby's Damian Hopley and Christian Day on changing the game

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Legal, Lifestyle, News, Professional Services

England rugby legends Damian Hopley and Christian Day have signed up for the latest Life, Lemons, and the Law podcast from national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.

Business picking up for Bristol hotels
Apr 4

Apr 4 Business picking up for Bristol hotels

Loop South West
Attractions, Business, Culture, Travel, News, Hospitality

The recent removal of lockdown restrictions has resulted in a welcome boost to business for many Bristol hotels.

More than 1,000 empty homes in North Somerset
Apr 3

Apr 3 More than 1,000 empty homes in North Somerset

Loop South West
Business, Property, News

There are 1,182 empty homes in North Somerset, according to Parker’s Estate Agents – and around 600 have been empty for more than six months.

Bristol hotel donates mattresses to charity
Apr 2

Apr 2 Bristol hotel donates mattresses to charity

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Hospitality, News, Politics, Travel

Some vulnerable and tenanted families in Bristol and North Somerset will be able to sleep a little more soundly thanks to a city centre hotel.

New face at Country Property
Apr 1

Apr 1 New face at Country Property

Loop South West
Business, News, Property

Leading South Gloucestershire estate agency Country Property has been acquired by local property specialist surveyor Andrew Simmonds, who joins the experienced management team in Chipping Sodbury.

Law firm extends charity support for Duchenne UK
Mar 25

Mar 25 Law firm extends charity support for Duchenne UK

Loop South West
Business, Care, Charity, Covid, Legal, News, Professional Services

A Bristol law firm has pledged to extend its support for charity Duchenne UK after fundraising activities were seriously curtailed over the last two years due to the pandemic.

Students inspired to make social change present £1000 to local charity
Mar 24

Mar 24 Students inspired to make social change present £1000 to local charity

Loop South West
Charity, Education, News

A programme of learning, researching and actioning social change has reached its conclusion at Marlwood School, with local charity St Peter’s Hospice receiving a grant of £1000 thanks to students’ efforts.

North Somerset village to expand by 60%
Mar 23

Mar 23 North Somerset village to expand by 60%

Loop South West
Agriculture, Culture, Environment, Development, Farming, Events, Food & Drink, Health, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Politics, Property, Science & Nature

Around 150 people packed into the Backwell Parish Hall in North Somerset to question plans by North Somerset Council to build 1,120 new homes in the village by 2038.

Bill and Jean celebrate 72 years of wedded bliss
Mar 22

Mar 22 Bill and Jean celebrate 72 years of wedded bliss

Loop South West
Care, Business, Lifestyle, News

A couple have celebrated an incredible 72 years of marriage at a care home in Wellington.

Tips to help when Mothers Day makes you blue
Mar 22

Mar 22 Tips to help when Mothers Day makes you blue

Loop South West
Care, Culture, Health, Fertility, News, Lifestyle
Charitable plea from hospitality boss
Mar 21

Mar 21 Charitable plea from hospitality boss

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Events, Hospitality, News

A leading figure in Bristol’s hospitality industry is appealing for help as he prepares to spend a day in jail – all in aid of charity.

Backwell people in praise of Farleigh Fields
Mar 18

Mar 18 Backwell people in praise of Farleigh Fields

Loop South West
Agriculture, Attractions, Culture, Environment, Development, Farming, Health, Food & Drink, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Property, Science & Nature, Travel

A planning inquiry heard from people who live in Backwell that they see Farleigh Fields – a piece of agricultural land leading up to the village church -= as vital to the well-being of residents.

Still time to propose Dorset heritage
Mar 18

Mar 18 Still time to propose Dorset heritage

Loop South West
Attractions, Heritage, News, Local Authority, History

Dorset and BCP Council want people to suggest locally important buildings, sites, monuments, and features for the Local Heritage List.

Focus Hotels celebrate two award-winning women
Mar 18

Mar 18 Focus Hotels celebrate two award-winning women

Loop South West
Business, Attractions, Events, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Travel

Two women from separate Bristol businesses managed by Focus Hotels have been honoured for going ‘above and beyond’ in support of the hospitality industry.

Mothering Sunday at Westerleigh crematoria
Mar 18

Mar 18 Mothering Sunday at Westerleigh crematoria

Loop South West
Business, Events, News

Westerleigh Group is opening the chapel doors at many of its crematoria in England, Scotland and Wales to bring families and friends together to celebrate Mothering Sunday on 27 March.

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