Dog Training at Long Marston and Funway

Evelyn Chapman has a wealth of experience in training dogs and runs classes from bases at Long Marston, Hertfordshire and Yardley Gobion, Bucks.  Take at look at the websites:

www.longmarstondogtraining.co.uk and www.funwaydogtraining.co.uk

Back to Belgium on the Bike!

Derek had the opportunity for a cycling weekend in Ypres and couldn’t resist the lure of moules frites and Belgian beer.  The weather was mixed, giving him a chance to test all his gear but again, he returned full of enthusiasm for the Belgian cycling experience.

New websites for October

Two of the new websites we’ve been working on this month are for local clients based in the lovely south Warwickshire villages of Claverdon and Blackwell.

Oak Tree Lodge provides self catering holiday accommodation for up to 4 people.  It’s a detached barn conversion – the perfect holiday destination for exploring the area and close to Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and The Cotswolds.  Take a look at www.theoaktreelodge.co.uk

Blackwell Grange Farm has one of the two largest flocks of Vendeen sheep in the country.  They specialise in the production of shearling rams for crossing, show sheep at all the major agricultural shows and have won championships up and down the country.  To find out more, take a look at www.vendeensheep.co.uk

Always Riding

Danny is now working full time for London based online retailer Always Riding where you can browse and buy stylish cycle clothing and bike apparel.  It’s an independent family business who stock the best brands from all over the world as well as providing detailed product descriptions, great service, guidance and advice.

Whether you cycle on the road, trail or commute, they’ll keep you rolling in style in all weathers.  Check them out at www.alwaysriding.co.uk 

Autumn Markets, Leamington – Dates for your Diary

The Leamington Spa Autumn Markets continue next Sunday, October 27th. The Yuletide markets will begin on November 17th and the Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm.

There is more information on the website – www.sketts.co.uk/leamingtonspaevents

Leamington Spa Autumn Markets

Starting this Sunday, October 6th, Leamington Spa Autumn Markets run from 10.00 every Sunday until Christmas.

100 MILE! bike ride for Macmillan Cancer Support

Derek and Danny have completed the 100 mile Shakespeare Autumn MacRide, raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.  The route took them around South Warwickshire and the Cotswolds as well as into Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

This was a big achievement – their longest ride yet!

Stratford Food Festival – Sept 14 & 15

The big event of the month is The Stratford Food Festival on September 14th and 15th.  The Free Food Festival in the centre of town is held alongside the paid entry event at the racecourse.  As well as the farmers’ market of local producers, there will be a high quality specialized food market, a live food theatre featuring the best of Stratford food and drink and, new for 2013, a live music stage to put the ‘festival’ element into the event.

At the racecourse venue will be yet more foodie delights including baking demonstrations on Sunday by Paul Hollywood, star of ‘The Great British Bake Off’. You can buy tickets online or at the gate.

Markets and Local Food Events

Sketts are the experts who organize Genuine Farmers’ Markets and Fine & Local Food Events throughout the Midlands.

Their new calendar of events is available at www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Sketts are also a partner in the Stratford Town Centre Food Festival coming up on September 14th and 15th – it should be even bigger and better than last year!

IQSE – green energy specialists

The new website for IQ Smart Energy sees a merger of Bulmer’s Electrical, SoSolar and a whole range of green energy initiatives.  Based in Didcot, Oxfordshire and serving the local area, Lee Bulmer and his team are specialists in cutting down on energy costs and using renewable energy.

Take a look at www.IQSE.co.uk