Wheels of gravity!

The popular racing event returns to Barrow-in-Furness for the fourth time in August, with members of the public welcome to spectate along the fun-filled 340-metre route. Last year, the hand-built soapboxes were customised with eye-catching themes like Batman and Super Mario, with racers dressed up in costumes. The 16-metre starting ramp is positioned at the […]

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Exploring the rich history of Ambleside

In this issue of Community Update, we are delighted to welcome The Armitt as the recipient of our Commitment to Excellence. The Armitt is a museum and library located in the charming market town of Ambleside in Cumbria. The Lake District has long been associated with many gifted artists and writers such as Romantic Poets […]

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Love Volkswagens? Book BUSFEST 2024!

In this issue of Community Update, we are showcasing BUSFEST 2024 with our Commitment to Excellence Award. The VW Transporter is the best-selling van in history, with millions of models sold across the world every year. From 1950- 1967, the first VW Transporter (T1) was rolled out and affectionately known as the ‘Bulli.’ The unique […]

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Greenwich Theatre connects the whole community

In this issue of Community Update, we are delighted to select Greenwich Theatre for our Commitment to Excellence Award. Greenwich Theatre is one of London’s foremost Off-West End Theatres and offers an award-winning programme of festive, seasonal pantomimes, theatre, comedy, children’s events and star-studded musical extravagances.  Pantomines are an annual British institution; perfect for an […]

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Get festive at Thorp Perrow

Thorp Perrow is set in beautiful woodlands and is the home of the UK’s finest Bird of Prey & Wildlife centre. Including five National Plant Collection, and the UK’s finest collection of trees, Thorp Perrow also boasts as being the leading centre for raptor conservation.  Each year Thorp Perrow puts on an array of events […]

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Charming, dream wedding venue in Suffolk

Award-winning Fynn Valley Terrace is nestled in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, in Witnesham near Ipswich, surrounded by green, rural rolling fields. With a licence for indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, this quintessential romantic venue is perfect for your special day. The oak-framed design lends itself to spectacular panoramic views across the manicured golf […]

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Evenley Wood Garden

At Community Update, we are pleased to announce that we have selected Evenley Wood Garden as the recipient of our Commitment to Excellence Award. Situated in the southwest corner of Northamptonshire between Brackley and Buckingham, Evenley Wood Garden is open to the public every day, a side from the few days when it hosts private […]

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Fairy-tale wedding in 16th century Scottish castle

In this issue of Community Update, we are delighted to honour Oxenfoord Castle with our Commitment to Excellence Award. Oxenfoord Castle is a quintessential Grade I Scottish wedding venue in Midlothian, Scotland, 30 minutes from the capital Edinburgh. Steeped in fascinating history, the tower house was built in the 16th century, inherited by Lady Dalrymple […]

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Eco-wedding favours

In this issue of Community Update, we are delighted to award S.R.E. Favours and Guestbooks with our Commitment to Excellence Award. Wedding favours date back to the 16th century, when wedding guests would be offered love knots, lovingly made from lace and ribbon to symbolise the couple’s love bond. Modern-day wedding favours are now signs […]

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Suffolk wedding dress Heirloom specialist

In this issue of Community Update, we are proud to announce Anglia Professional Dry Cleaners as the recipient of our Commitment to Excellence Award. Weddings are a joyous occasion and brides often spend months searching for the perfect wedding dress, from ball gown, A-line, to Mermaid styles.  However, once the wedding day is over, what […]

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